USA BRANCH OF THE INTERNATIONAL FISCAL ASSOCIATION Annual Conference & Energy Tax Symposium February 21 23, 2018 Houston, Texas

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1 USA BRANCH OF THE INTERNATIONAL FISCAL ASSOCIATION Annual Conference & Energy Tax Symposium February 21 23, Houston, Texas

2 ABOUT IFA The International Fiscal Association is the world s only non-governmental and non-sectoral international organization dealing with fiscal (tax) matters. Based in Rotterdam since 1938 IFA has provided in conjunction with the activities of each country branch, a blend of comprehensive research of international taxation and the development of programs and initiatives of current practical import. IFA brings together more than 12,000 tax practitioners from over 100 member countries. All members of IFA become members by invitation. The membership includes leading tax advisors from the legal and accounting professions, corporate tax executives from multi-national corporations, senior government officials, members of the judiciary, and university professors from around the world. These various groups provide a unique forum for the discussion of current tax developments impacting international transactions and government tax policies, and the study of comparative tax systems. The objects of IFA are the study and advancement of international and comparative law in regard to public finance, specifically international and comparative fiscal law and the financial and economic aspects of taxation. IFA seeks to achieve these objects through its annual Congresses and the publications related thereto, as well as through tax research, and of course support of the annual meetings and activities of its branches in member countries. ABOUT THE USA BRANCH OF IFA The USA Branch of IFA is one of the Association s largest branches with over 900 members. IFA USA is divided into 18 regions, each headed by a Regional Vice President and supported by local committees. IFA USA regularly hosts joint conferences with other regions including conferences with its neighbors in Canada and Mexico, with many of the European branches, with India, and with emerging nations such as Colombia. 1

3 PROFILE Our Annual Conference and Energy Tax Symposium will be held in Houston. The unique Houstonian Hotel, an 18 acre retreat located minutes from downtown Houston, will serve as our headquarters hotel. This location will ensure attendees can maximize their time while they are in Houston. Our Conference will begin with a full day devoted to energy tax issues. The agenda includes sessions on: The Outlook for Energy:A View to 2040 LNG Exports from the US The Future of the North Sea Canada/Mexico/USA Energy Challenges Carbon Tax versus Cap and Trade We are inviting key energy tax people from around the globe. Marketing of this agenda will be supported by our key partners in the Conference and at events such as the IFA Annual Congress. We anticipate over 300 international tax practitioners from around the world as well as the USA to take advantage of the symposium on energy tax as well as current international tax issues that impact the USA. The program is sure to attract the key representatives from our international tax community, the most senior partners in law and accounting firms, the top tax officials from the Internal Revenue Service and corporate community with a focus on energy.tax rules and regulations. Our conference marketing initiatives will be focused on ensuring we build attendance in all of our member segments. Our members will receive blasts leading up to the Conference directing them to the website for in depth coverage of all aspects of the program. Save the Date notices and the program outline will be sent to the members of IFA Branches most concerned with energy issues and distributed at the 2017 IFA Congress in Rio de Janeiro. Our ifausa.org website will feature specific elements of the Conference program and of course a rolling scroll of our sponsors leading up to the Conference in February. SPONSORSHIP OPPORTUNITIES & BENEFITS Our sponsorship properties and exhibiting opportunities will continue to provide exceptional value to the companies that decide to sponsor our Conference. In addition, our sponsors are welcome to attend all of our seminars, luncheons, receptions and dinner. We believe that providing an outstanding networking environment is a key element of our annual event. Of special interest are the Corporate Breakfast Sessions that are scheduled for Thursday morning of the Conference. These meetings give corporations a special opportunity to offer a speaker and topic of their choice about a particular issue of thought leadership to our delegates. 2

4 GOLD SPONSORSHIPS $17,000 EACH Entitlements GOLD LEVEL Gold $17,000 1 exhibit booth with first priority for exhibit space Logo listed on IFA USA annual conference website Promotional handout at registration desk Link between conference website and sponsor s website Advance list of registered delegates Use of designation as IFA USA conference sponsor on corporate advertising until August 31, On site signage recognition 2 full meeting registrations 1 exhibit area pass First priority for a Breakfast Session Delegate Lanyard The sponsor will be recognized on the lanyard. This property has great visibility and brand awareness during all three days of the Conference. 3

5 SILVER SPONSORSHIPS $12,000 EACH Entitlements SILVER LEVEL Silver $12,000 1 exhibit booth with second priority for exhibit space Logo listed on IFA USA annual conference website Promotional handout at registration desk Link between conference website and sponsor s website Advance list of registered delegates Use of designation as IFA USA conference sponsor on corporate advertising until August 31, On site signage recognition 1 full meeting registration 1 exhibit area pass Second priority for a Breakfast Session Wednesday Lunch & Speaker The lunch on Wednesday will feature a dynamic speaker from the international energy sector. As the Luncheon Sponsor, your company will have the opportunity to introduce the speaker. The Sponsor will also have the exclusive right to one reserved table for their exclusive use to invite their existing and target clients. Wednesday Cocktail Reception At the end of our sessions on Wednesday there will be a Cocktail Reception for delegates in the Exhibit Area immediately following the final technical session. The Sponsor s logo will be displayed on signage during the reception. Thursday Lunch & Speaker Our Lunches feature dynamic speakers from the governmental sector. As the Luncheon Sponsor, your company will have the opportunity to introduce the speaker. The Sponsor will also have the exclusive right to one reserved table for their exclusive use to invite their existing and target clients. Silver Sponsorship Opportunities are continued on next page 4

6 Silver Sponsorships Continued Delegate Pads This is an opportunity for the sponsor to build awareness of its brand and key corporate message. The corporate logo and/or message will be displayed both on the notepad cover and each page inside. Tablet and Smartphone App The Daily Program will be provided as an app for tablets and smart phones. This is another excellent awareness and tag line option for the right sponsor. Wireless in Exhibit Area, Meeting Rooms and Guest Rooms The Houstonian has WiFi available in the Exhibit and meeting room areas. The sponsor of WiFi for the Conference can have the Welcome Page (that opens for login in the Exhibit and meeting room areas) customized to present a sponsor s logo. The sponsor s logo will also be included on signage and handouts that provide the code to attendees. NETWORKING ENVIRONMENT & EXHIBIT SPACE Our goal is to provide both frequent opportunities and an enhanced networking environment for our sponsors, exhibitors and delegates. We are achieving this goal in by providing one of the best exhibiting environments we have ever had. Exhibits will be located right outside the plenary room with ample circulation area for delegates to congregate during our continental breakfasts and refreshment breaks. Gold and Silver sponsors will have an exhibit stand included in their sponsorship package. If there is space available, a table top exhibit can be secured for a fee of $2,000. Exhibit Area 5

7 BRONZE SPONSORSHIPS $7,000 EACH Entitlements BRONZE LEVEL Bronze $7,000 Logo listed on IFA USA annual conference website Link between conference website and sponsor s website Advance list of registered delegates Use of designation as IFA USA conference sponsor on corporate advertising until August 31, On site signage recognition 1 full meeting registration Friday Lunch Our lunch on Friday incorporates the Annual Meeting of the Association with an opportunity to continue networking with delegates. In that regard the Sponsor will have the exclusive right to two reserved tables for their use to invite existing and target clients. Seminar Sessions (each Seminar Session is a separate sponsorship) There are up to twelve Seminar Sessions during our three day Conference with each of these available for sponsorship. The sponsor will be recognized in the Final Program and through on-site signage. Sponsorship does not include the opportunity to introduce the Session. Continental Breakfast (each Continental Breakfast is a separate sponsorship) The Sponsor will have the exclusive right to be identified as the Bronze Sponsor for the Continental Breakfast on either Wednesday or Friday morning. The Continental Breakfast is 1 hour in length. The Sponsor will be recognized in the Final Program and on signage on the Continental Breakfast serving tables. Refreshment Breaks (each Refreshment Break is a separate sponsorship) There are five sponsorships available for the five refreshment breaks during the Conference. Sponsorship recognition will occur in the Final Program and on signage on the Refreshment Break serving tables. Bronze Sponsorship Opportunities are continued on next page 6

8 Bronze Sponsorships Continued Thursday Night Gala Dinner (up to 8 sponsorships are available) The Gala Dinner is very popular. There are 8 sponsorship opportunities available to support this great evening at the Asia Society Texas Center. YIN Reception On Thursday Evening in advance of the Conference Dinner Event there will be a Reception for the Young IFA Network (YIN) members at the Asia Society Texas Center. The Sponsor will be recognized in the Final Program and through Reception signage. Charging Station A popular area with delegates, our Charging Station will be located in the exhibit area to ensure easy access as part of our goal to keep all opportunities for networking in the same area. The Sponsor s logo and message will be on the table of the Station. Delegate Pens Pens are provided to each delegate and will bear the logos of both the sponsor and IFA USA. Dual logo pens provide a long term brand awareness opportunity and have been a popular sponsorship property at many IFA meetings. Room Keys All guest room keys for IFA delegates at the Houstonian will have the logo and tag line of the sponsor. This translates into many recognition opportunities each day and is a valuable sponsorship property for a company wanting to achieve enhanced awareness among delegates. The cost of printing and distribution of the room keys is paid for by the Sponsor. Room Drop (each Room Drop is a separate sponsorship) This is an opportunity for a sponsor to have its promotional material deposited by hotel staff in each delegate room. There will be only one item deposited in the rooms each day. The sponsor can decide what promotional material is going to be given to each delegate. The cost of the Room Drop is paid for by the Sponsor. Women s IFA Network Reception The Women s IFA Network (WIN) will have a reception in advance of the dinner on Thursday evening to offer the women delegates a special networking opportunity consistent with the reception that is held at the global congress. 7

9 FRIEND SPONSORSHIPS $3,500 EACH This is a special opportunity for law firms to support the three-day Conference and Symposium. Friend sponsors will have the following entitlements for this meeting: logo listed on the IFAUSA website link between conference website and sponsor s website on site signage recognition an advance list of delegates CORPORATE BREAKFAST SESSIONS $6,000 EACH Of special interest are the Corporate Breakfast Sessions that are scheduled for Thursday morning of the Conference. Gold sponsors will have the first right to reserve one of the available sessions; Silver Sponsors will have second right, and Bronze Sponsors will have third right. These sessions are available at an additional fee of $6,000. Sponsors will be able to create their own content for these Breakfast Sessions provided there is no conflict with a session topic on the Conference agenda. Sponsors will be given access to the advance delegate registration list 30 days and 15 days before the Conference to invite delegates to their Session. They will also be able to invite delegates on-site during the day on Wednesday in advance of the Breakfast Sessions on Thursday. Each sponsor will be responsible for the cost of food & beverage, audio-visual and room set-up requirements for its own Breakfast Session. Sponsors will be recognized in the Final Program and in on-site signage on Thursday morning of the Conference. Should a sponsor decide to also conduct a breakfast seminar session, its sponsorship status will move up to the corresponding level for its level of total financial support. In the case of the Gold sponsor of the Lanyards the sponsor will be recognized as a Platinum sponsor. 8