EVENT PROSPECTUS January 7-11, 2013 Washington Marriott at Metro Center National Institute of Building Sciences: An Authoritative Source of Innovative Solutions for the Built Environment 1
January 7-11, 2013 Washington Marriott at Metro Center WHO HOW WHY WHERE WHEN WHAT Quick Facts: Building Innovation 2013: The National Institute of Building Sciences Conference and Expo January 7-11, 2013 Washington Marriott at Metro Center in the nation s capital of To present insights into the authoritative work of the Institute and to deliver compelling content, share technologies and collaborate with building industry professionals on the industry s behalf. Five activity-filled days of informative presentations, quality educational sessions, technology demonstrations and networking opportunities. Building industry professionals and stakeholders seeking up-to-date information on building science, technology and ways to collaborate to improve the built environment. Partner with the National Institute of Building Sciences in its role as an authoritative source of innovative solutions for the built environment and raise building industry awareness of your organization s contributions to a better built environment. About the Institute: In establishing the National Institute of Building Sciences, the United States Congress created a unique organization that brings together representatives of regulatory agencies, legislators and representatives of the private sector for free and open discussion of building industry issues to seek consensus solutions to problems of mutual concern. For 37 years, the Institute has served as an interface between government and the private sector with a mission to serve the nation and the public interest by supporting advances in building science and technology to improve the built environment. As a non-profit, non-governmental organization, the Institute collaborates with representatives of government, the professions and the industry, labor and consumer interests to focus on the identification and resolution of problems and potential problems that hamper the construction of safe, affordable structures for housing, commerce and industry throughout the United States. The Institute provides an authoritative source of advice for all sectors of the economy with respect to the use of building science and technology. The following councils and standing committees facilitate the essential work accomplished by the Institute, focusing on broad-based and specialized building process issues: Consultative Council Council on Finance, Insurance and Real Estate (CFIRE) Building Enclosure Technology and Environment Council (BETEC) Building Seismic Safety Council (BSSC) buildingsmart alliance TM (bsa) Facility Maintenance and Operations Committee (FMOC) High Performance Building Council (HPBC) Multihazard Mitigation Council (MMC) National Clearinghouse for Educational Facilities (NCEF) National Council of Governments on Building Codes and Standards (NCGBCS) National Mechanical Insulation Committee (NMIC) Whole Building Design Guide (WBDG) 2
About the Conference: Building Innovation 2013: The National Institute of Building Sciences Conference and Expo is the first in a series of independent annual events that supports the Institute s commitment to bring together representatives of the entire building community to review advancements in science and technology and develop solutions for our built environment. Building Innovation 2013 is scheduled for January 7-11, 2013, in With the Conference theme, Improving Resiliency through High Performance, the Institute will present an informative program that highlights its activities and programs for developing innovative solutions for our industry and improving the built environment. The Institute s first independent conference in more than two decades will feature established, successful and popular events, including the buildingsmart alliance Conference, the Building Enclosure Technology and Environment Council (BETEC) Symposium, the Multihazard Mitigation Council Symposium and FEDCon The Annual Market Outlook on Federal Construction, as well as various council and committee meetings and innovative technology demonstrations, such as the Construction Operations Building information exchange (COBie) and related projects. Building Innovation 2013 will present members of the building community with a great opportunity to witness the Institute s impact on the industry, interact with industry experts and innovators, gain a wealth of information through educational programs, earn continuing education units (CEUs), share their expertise and experiences, and participate in advancements toward improving resiliency through high performance. Building Innovation 2013 provides a gathering place for building community leaders to convene for four impactful days of information sharing, networking opportunities and a content-rich conference and educational program that offers sponsors and exhibitors a great opportunity to support the Institute s efforts, reach their target audience, present their products and services, and gain valuable exposure and recognition for their contribution to the built environment and highperformance buildings. Preliminary Conference Schedule: Monday Friday, January 7-11, 2013: Institute Annual Meeting & Educational Programs Thursday, January 10, 2013: Information Exchanges (Technology Demonstrations) Tuesday Wednesday, January 8-9, 2013: Exhibit Hall About the Audience: The Building Innovation 2013 Conference schedule will be organized in the following four tracks to attract a diverse group of industry professionals: Industry Leadership & Advocacy Security & Disaster Preparedness Facility Performance & Sustainability Information Resources & Technology In the previous three years, the National Institute of Building Sciences held its Annual Meeting in conjunction with the Ecobuild America Conference. The Institute s programs during Ecobuild were well attended by hundreds of individuals representing all aspects of the building community including: architects, engineers and contractors; building product manufacturers and distributors; software producers; building owners and operators; local, state and federal agencies; codes and standard organizations; labor organizations; real estate professionals; and academia. The Institute s popular programs, such as the buidingsmart alliance Conference and FEDCon, attracted nearly 300 national and international attendees. With Building Innovation 2013 fully focused on the Institute and its programs, a significant percentage of the Institute s 900 active members are expected to attend to participate in the various council and committee meetings. 3
Reach the Building Innovation Audience Building Innovation 2013 provides companies and organizations an affordable opportunity to make a lasting impression on conference attendees, build recognition and gain exposure while presenting their products, services, programs and technologies to a broad-based audience of building industry professionals. By partnering with the Institute, sponsors and exhibitors will be recognized as key supporters for the Institute s mission to support advances in building science and technology to improve the built environment. During the four full days of content-rich programs and events, sponsors will receive repeated recognition for their support of the Institute and the Conference and will be honored through signage, podium acknowledgements, prominent logo placements, web descriptions and links, publicity and advertisements. The Building Innovation 2013 Expo will have tabletop exhibits to give exhibitors two activity-packed days to present their products and services to attendees. With the exhibit hall strategically located immediately outside the meeting rooms and conference areas, exhibitors will benefit from 100% exposure to the Conference attendees. The compact setting of the exhibit hall will provide exhibitors easy and intimate access to attendees as they enter and exit the scheduled sessions. The two-day exhibit and the Exhibitor Reception will guarantee exhibitors multiple opportunities to engage participants in one-on-one conversations, presentations and demonstrations, and the chance to collect qualified leads. Building Innovation 2013 also gives advertisers a great opportunity to deliver their marketing message directly to the building industry professionals who attend the Conference. Every attendee will receive a full-color Conference Program on the first day of the event to use for guidance throughout the four activity-packed days. Advertisers who place an advertisement in the Conference Program ensure visibility and show support for the Institute and its Conference. Benefits Sponsors Exhibitors Advertisers 100% of attendees exposed to marketing message. High visibility of signage, advertisement, exhibit and web link. Spotlight recognition and acknowledgement from podium. Opportunity to distribute literature and giveaways. Maximum visibility of signage, advertisement, exhibit (optional) and web link. Opportunities to address attendees from podium. 4
Sponsorship Opportunities Conference Sponsor: $5,000 (1 available) Sponsorship of the entire Building Innovation 2013 Conference & Expo includes: Three Conference registrations Three Banquet Tickets Logo recognition in pre-event email and print promotions Logo recognition and link on Conference website Logo recognition on Conference signage Logo recognition in Conference Program Full-page advertisement in Conference Program Podium acknowledgement Optional tabletop exhibit for $500 Optional bag with sponsor name/logo giveaway supplied by sponsor Exhibitor Reception Sponsor: $2,500 each (2 available) Sponsorship of the Exhibitor Reception, which will be the first evening event of the Conference and take place in the exhibit hall in a relaxed social setting to accommodate attendee interaction and networking, includes: Two Conference registrations Recognition in pre-event email and print promotions Logo recognition and link on Conference website Logo recognition on exhibit reception signage Logo recognition in Conference Program Half-page advertisement in Conference Program Podium acknowledgement Opportunity to address attendees at podium Optional tabletop exhibit for $1,000 Optional cocktail napkins with sponsor name/logo embossed supplied by sponsor Banquet Sponsor: $750 each (3 available) Sponsorship of the Institute s Annual Awards Banquet, which will honor the industry s leaders for making an exceptional contribution to the nation and the building community, includes: Two banquet dinner tickets Logo recognition on banquet signage Logo recognition in Conference and Banquet Programs Podium acknowledgement during Banquet Introduction Quarter-page advertisement in Conference Program Track Sponsor: $500 (4 available; 1 per track) Sponsorship of a specific program track during the Conference includes: Logo recognition on track signage Logo recognition in Conference Program Quarter-page advertisement in Conference Program Optional pen or notepad giveaway with sponsor name/logo supplied by sponsor Afternoon Coffee Break Sponsor: $500 each (2 available; 1 per break) Sponsorship of afternoon breaks daily for refreshments during the Conference programs includes: Logo recognition on coffee break service signage Recognition in Conference Program Quarter-page advertisement in Conference Program Optional napkins or stir sticks with sponsor name/logo supplied by sponsor Keynote Lunch Sponsor: $1,000 each (2 available; 1 per keynote) Sponsorship of a keynote presentation, which will feature prominent industry leaders and be open to all Conference attendees, includes: Four Keynote Tickets Two Banquet Tickets Logo recognition on lunch signage and tables during lunch break Logo recognition in Conference Program Podium acknowledgement during speaker introduction Quarter-page advertisement in Conference Program Morning Coffee Break Sponsor: $200 each (1 available; 1 per break) Sponsorship of a morning coffee break service with refreshments, provided daily inside the individual meeting rooms during the Conference programs, includes: Logo recognition on coffee break service signage Recognition in Conference Program Optional napkins or stir sticks with sponsor name/logo supplied by sponsor 5
Exhibitor / Advertiser Opportunities Tabletop Exhibitor Package: Fifteen spaces are available for tabletop exhibitors strategically located in the exhibit hall just outside the conference hall and meeting rooms. Three prime locations are reserved for sponsors on a first-come, firstserved basis to all confirmed exhibitors. Advertising Rates: Advertising space in the full-color Conference program is available. The program will be distributed to all attendees during the first day of the conference. Prime advertising space is reserved for sponsors on a first-come, first-served basis to all confirmed sponsors. Basic Table-Top Exhibit: $1500 per table (2 available) Includes: Six-foot draped table and two chairs Two conference registrations Ten exhibitor reception tickets Company name on exhibitor reception signage Opportunity to provide giveaway prizes at reception Logo and listing in Conference Program Logo and link on Conference website Advertisement Size Price *Back Cover (full-color) 8.5 x 11 $2,000 *Inside Front Cover (full-color) *Inside Back Cover (full-color) 8.5 x 11 8.5 x 11 $1,600 $1,400 Full Page (full color or B&W) 8.5 x 11 $1,200 Half Page (full color or B&W) 8.5 x 5.5 $ 600 Quarter Page (full color or B&W) 5.5 x 4.25 $ 300 *Prime advertising spaces Exhibit Hall 6
Sponsor / Exhibitor /Advertiser Form January 7-11, 2013 Washington Marriott at Metro Center Key Contact Date (required) Exhibit Representative* If someone other than the key contact will be representing your company, please provide his/her name, title and contact information below: First Last Same as Key Contact Representative to be determined Title First Last Company Name (Please print name exactly as it should appear in all marketing and promotional materials for the event.) Address City State Zip Code Phone Fax Title Phone E-mail Additional Badges/Conference Registrations Please indicate additional badge/conference registrations below. Please add page for additional registrations. E-mail Website Address Please provide description of your company, organization, product or service. First Title Phone First Last E-mail Last Sponsorship Opportunities Conference Sponsor (1 available) $5,000 _ Conference Sponsor w/tabletop Exhibit $5,500 Exhibitor Reception Sponsor (2 available) $2,500 each Exhibitor Reception Sponsor w/tabletop Exhibit $3,500 each Keynote Lunch Sponsor (2 available) $1,000 each Banquet Sponsor (10 available) $750 each Track Sponsor (4 available), Select Track $500 each Industry Leadership & Advocacy Security & Disaster Preparedness Facility Performance & Sustainability Information Resources & Technology Afternoon Coffee Break Sponsor (2 available) $500 each Morning Coffee Break Sponsor (4 available) $200 each EXHIBITOR PACKAGE Standard Tabletop Exhibit Booth (15 available) Exhibit spaces are assigned on a first-come, first-paid basis. Please choose your location number based on the floor plan on page 6. Conference Program Advertising $1,500 each Select space: 1st 2nd Back Cover (Full-Color), 8.5 x 11 $2,000 each Inside Front Cover (Full-Color), 8.5 x 11 $1,600 each Inside Back Cover (Full-Color), 8.5 x 11 $1,400 each Full-Page (Full-Color) 8.5 x 11 $1,200 each Half-Page (Full-Color or B&W), 8.5 x 5.5 $600 each Quarter-Page (Full-Color or B&W) 5.5 x 4.25 $300 each Title Phone ADDITIONAL Conference REGISTRATIONS & OPTIONS Additional Badges & Registrations $300 each Additional Banquet Tickets $95 each Additional Exhibit Reception Tickets $25 each TOTAL PAYMENT INFORMATION Check (payable to the National Institute of Building Sciences) VISA AMEX MASTERCARD Credit Card #: Expiration Date: Name on Card: Billing Address: City/State/ZIP: ONLINE: MAIL: E-mail www.nibs.org/conference National Institute of Building Sciences 1090 Vermont Avenue, NW, Suite 700 Washington, DC 20005-4950 PHONE/FAX: (202) 289-7800 / (202) 289-1092 EMAIL: nibs@nibs.org 7
1090 Vermont Avenue, NW, Suite 700 Washington, DC 20005-4950 January 7-11, 2013 Washington Marriott at Metro Center