Water Management Conference 2018 Sponsorship and Trade Display Opportunities Co-hosted by Armidale Regional Council Monday 3 September - Wednesday 5 September 2018 Armidale Ex-Services Club
LGNSW Who are we (LGNSW) is the peak body for councils in NSW, representing generalpurpose councils and associate members including 12 special-purpose county councils. LGNSW facilitates the development of an effective community-based system of local government in NSW. LGNSW Water Management Conference The event The annual LGNSW Water Management Conference presents a broad range of information from a local government perspective on water management, issues associated with water supply and sewerage services provided by water utilities. The conference presents a discussion platform for councils and others on water management challenges and issues associated with water supply and sewerage services provided by council-owned and operated local water utilities. Delegates will have the opportunity to find out about the latest water policy initiatives and trends, receive updates on emergent technical issues, benchmark, network and further their professional development and team building capabilities. Who attends the event The conference attracts delegates from NSW councils and interstate including councillors and general managers, water managers, engineers, technical managers, policy makers from government agencies and key industry stakeholders. This is a must attend conference for council water officers and councillors to meet and listen to experts and peers and find out how other councils are engaging and managing their industry. Benefits of sponsoring Sponsoring the conference will provide an outstanding networking opportunity through structured events, allowing you to profile and promote your business, products and services to key staff within the water and sewage industry and council sector. Sponsors will receive acknowledgement, benefits and entitlements according to their level of sponsorship contribution. These will include verbal and signage recognition, logos on conference material and the conference website. Sponsors will benefit from exposure to an interested, relevant and valuable audience during morning and afternoon teas, lunches, the welcome reception and conference dinner. In the months leading up to the event, the conference will be promoted through internal LGNSW channels including the weekly newsletter, on the LGNSW website, media releases, LinkedIn and Twitter. We also work with a number of external media partners and publications to promote the event to a broader audience. Please see the following pages for a listing of sponsorship levels detailing benefits and pricing for the 2018 Conference. Please fill in the Sponsorship Application Form and return by email. If you have any questions, please contact sponsorship@lgnsw.org.au, or ask for someone in the events team on 92424000. Exhibition set: 3 September 2018 Exhibition days: 4 5 September 2018 2
Government Sponsor $10,000 plus GST (1 only) Exclusivity to Government Sponsor Opportunity to address delegates within the program as a keynote speaker or within a program segment Opportunity to influence the program theme or make program suggestions in consultation with LGNSW Exhibition area at registration desk consisting of trestle table and banner or an exhibition space (3m x 2m booth) Four full registrations inclusive of conference sessions and social events (including two sponsor representatives to supervise the trade booth) Logo on the conference program and registration brochure Premier Sponsor $8,000 plus GST (1 only) Sponsor of the Welcome Reception Opportunity to address delegates at the Welcome Reception Exhibition space (3m x 2m booth) Four full registrations inclusive of conference sessions and social events (including two sponsor representatives to supervise the trade booth) Logo on the conference program and registration brochure Dinner Sponsor $7,000 plus GST Exclusive title Dinner and Award Sponsor Acknowledgement by MC at the official conference opening and dinner Opportunity for sponsor representative to address the dinner attended by all delegates Opportunity to present the Water Directorate Award at the dinner Two full registrations inclusive of conference sessions and social events Inclusion in all conference promotional material including registration forms, menus and conference program Company signage at the dinner 3
Distinguished Sponsor $5,000 plus GST (3 available; 1 already sold) Sponsor of either a morning tea/afternoon tea or lunch break Opportunity to provide product/organisation overview (5 minutes) to the full conference Exhibition space (3m x 2m booth) Two full conference registrations inclusive of conference sessions and social events (including representatives to supervise the trade booth) Logo on the conference registration and program brochures Topic Stream Sponsor $3,700 plus GST (3 available depending on programing) Sponsor of one of three topic streams (divided audience) Opportunity to facilitate the topic stream, includes 2 minute company overview, 3 minute introduction into the topic stream and introduction and Q&A facilitation for each speaker Two full conference registrations inclusive of conference sessions and social events Company name and logo on powerpoint slides within the topic stream Trade Display Exhibitor $2,700 plus GST Exhibition space (3m x 2m booth) Two full registrations inclusive of conference sessions and social events (including representatives to supervise the trade booth) Logo and short description in the conference program Site Visit Sponsor (SOLD) $2,200 plus GST Sponsor rights to the site visit including a 5 minute address at the site visit or on route (divided audience) One full registration inclusive of conference sessions and social events Company logo and short description in the conference program 4
Water Industry Supporter $1,500 plus GST One full conference registration inclusive of conference sessions and social events Logo and short description in the conference program Speakers Gift Sponsor $1,000 plus GST (1 Only) One full conference registration inclusive of conference sessions and social events Company logo on branded gift item or detachable label Logo and short description in the conference program 2017 sponsor list included Government Sponsor: Department of Primary Industries, Water Dinner Sponsor: Water Directorate Distinguished Sponsor: WasteLink, HunterH2O Trade Display Exhibitor: Aquatec Maxcon, Ausmeter, Austral Mercantile Collections, Cadia Group, ICI Industries / Lining Solutions, ITS PipeTech, NSW Public Works Advisory Water, Ontoto, OzGreen Energy/TracWater, ProMinent Fluid Controls, Roadside Products/Durapost, Marechal Australia, Site Visit Sponsor: GHD Water Industry Supporter: Atom Consulting, Trility, Ecoline Water Technology Australia, Water Utilities Australia Speaker Gift Sponsor: Cardno 5
Water Management Conference 2018 Sponsorship Application Form To confirm your sponsorship of the LGNSW Water Management Conference 2018 and take advantage of the benefits outlined in the Sponsorship Prospectus, complete the form below and email to sponsorship@lgnsw.org.au Organisation Contact person Job title Address Phone Mobile Email Website Level of sponsorship Sponsorship amount Terms and Conditions A completed and signed Sponsorship Application Form (this form) must be submitted to apply for sponsorship. A signed agreement and a tax invoice will be forwarded upon receipt of this form. The sponsorship will not be deemed confirmed until full payment has been paid. Placement and size of logos included in the conference material will be at the discretion of the Conference Committee and will reflect the level of support given by your organisation. All exhibiting sponsors in the trade display area must carry and provide evidence of current Public Liability Insurance cover for a minimum of $20 million. I agree and understand the terms and conditions as described. Name: Signature: Date: 6