Sponsorship Opportunities

Sponsorships represent a win/win opportunity. Low registration fees makes the conference accessible; companies obtain a low-cost public opportunity to build good will. At the same time, a sponsoring company sends a strong message of support. Sponsorships also offer a practical way for a company to:

  • Build industry relationships through networking
  • Build customer relationship through "Symposium scholarships"
  • Tax-deductible donation
  • Free BDCP membership

General (All Sponsors)

  • Company name listed in the official symposium program, in  the conference materials, and in selected materials
  • Appropriate signage at the symposium

Additional Benefits By Sponsorship Level:

Millenium Circle: Above $50,000 minimum sponsorship (per company)

  • Six complimentary registrations
  • 20 registrations "scholarships" (only customer) redeemable by sponsor  at $200.
  • Special acknowledgment signage at registration desk and at social functions.
  • Reserved seating for 26 guest at dinner and receptions
  • Full-page acknowledgment in symposium program
  • One 4-level glass display case for products
  • Separate special display kit for company literature
  • Company promotion on Symposium hotline

Diamond Circle: $25,000 - $49,999 minimum sponsorship (per company)

  • Four complimentary registrations
  • 12 registration "scholarships" (only customers) redeemable by the sponsor   at $250
  • Special acknowledgment signage at registration desk and at social functions
  • Reserved seating for 16 guest at dinner and receptions
  • Half-page acknowledgment in symposium program
  • One 4-level glass display case for products
  • Seperate special display kit for company literature
  • Company promotion on Symposium hotline

Platinum Circle: $10,000 - $24,999 minimum sponsorship (per company)

  • Two complimentary registrations
  • 6 registrations 'scholarships' (only customers) redeemable by sponsor at $275
  • Special acknowledgment signage at registration desk and at social functions
  • Reserved seating for 10 guests at dinner and receptions
  • Quarter-page acknowledgment in symposium program
  • One-half display case of products
  • Separate special display kit for company literature

Gold Circle: $5,000 - $9,999 minimum sponsorship (per company)

  • One complimentary registration
  • 2 registrations "scholarships" (only customers) redeemable by the sponsor at $290
  • One-eight-page acknowledgment in symposium program

Silver Circle: $1000 - $4,999 minimum sponsorship (per company)

  • One company registration
  • One registration "scholarship" (only for customers) redeemable by the sponsor at $290
  • Acknowledgment in conference program

Bronze circle: $500 - $999 minimum sponsorship (per company)

  • One company registration
  • Acknowledgment in conference program

Special Underwriting Opportunities

In addition to the general sponsorship opportunities described above, specific opportunities to underwrite individual events, products, and print materials. You can custom design a sponsorship program or donate into a general sponsor fund for one of the activity detailed below.


 

Activity

Dollar Amount

Plenary Speakers

$100,000

Festival of Living Cultures $50,000
Conference Dinner

$10,000

Conference Venue

$7,000

Welcome Reception

$5,000

Audio/Visual for conference

$5,000

Conference Souvenir

$4,000

Conference Abstract

$3,000

Conference Badge

$3,000

Conference Materials

$3,000

 

 

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