SOS 2016 SPONSORSHIP INFORMATION DOCUMENT SUSTAINABLE OCEAN SUMMIT 2016 The International Ocean Business Forum to Advance Responsible Use of the Seas Rotterdam / 30 November 2 December 2016 1
Sustainable Ocean Summit 2016: 30 Nov-2 Dec 2016, Rotterdam Following the success of the Sustainable Ocean Summit (SOS) in Singapore (2015), Washington D.C. (2013) and Belfast (2010) and the solid growth of the World Ocean Council (WOC) overall, SOS 2016 provides a timely, global platform for leadership companies and organizations to advance Corporate Ocean Responsibility and the implementation of ocean business community solutions to ocean sustainable development challenges. The SOS 2016 theme is Ocean 2030: Sustainable Development Goals and the Ocean Business Community is addressed in a unique global business conference program. We are reaching out to you to seek your support for promoting the future of sustainable seas by becoming a SOS 2016 sponsor! Sponsorship includes prominent recognition of your support and is available at a wide range of price points to fit your organization s budget and interests. A limited number of sponsoring opportunities and exhibition spaces remain. Please act now to support the SOS 2016. Why Sponsor? For its generous sponsors, SOS 2016 will provide networking and collaboration opportunities during extended breaks, social events and open panel discussions. SOS 2016 s novel format in the heart of Rotterdam will address priority, cross-sectoral topics. SOS 2016 will highlight solutions and services offered by our sponsors. Making a commitment today to sponsor SOS 2016 will raise your organization s profile through exposure of your contribution in all pre-summit communications, as well as in the SOS 2016 communications distributed to thousands of ocean industry stakeholders, policy makers and government and international officials on our mailing list. For more information on SOS 2016 Sponsorships, please contact the SOS 2016 Coordinator at SOS2016@OceanCouncil.org We hope you will take advantage of this unique opportunity to become a SOS 2016 Sponsor and look forward to welcoming you at the WOC Sustainable Ocean Summit in Rotterdam in November 2016. Cordially, Paul Holthus founding President and CEO World Ocean Council Neil Baird Chair World Ocean Council 2
Why Sponsor? The Sustainable Ocean Summit (SOS 2016) has become the premier forum for advancing industry leadership ocean sustainable development, science and stewardship. Your sponsorship of the 2016 program provides your organization with valuable marketing and networking opportunities, and recognition as an industry leader in sustaining the world ocean. Invited Audience SOS 2016 will engage a wide range of ocean industries, including: shipping, oil and gas, fisheries, aquaculture, tourism, renewable energy (wind, wave, tidal), ports, dredging, cables, seabed mining, as well as the maritime legal and insurance communities, ocean industry investors, and others. Other ocean stakeholders participants will include government regulators, scientists, environmental non-government organizations, military, international organizations and others. SOS 2016 Format Over three days, SOS 2016 attendees will explore a range of cross-sector topics, strategies and solutions through workshop, plenary, and parallel sessions. The working format will help identify clear, realistic pathways to successfully achieving shared objectives for sustainable ocean use. A formal agenda is under development by our Program Committee. 3
SOS 2016 SPONSORSHIP PACKAGES Four packages for a full communication impact during SOS 2016: Platinum $20,000 Gold $15,000 Silver $10,000 Bronze $5,000 SPONSORSHIP OPPORTUNITIES Look below right of item to see if benefit is included à Platinum $20,000 Gold $15,000 Silver $10,000 Bronze $5,000 SOS Registrations Included 4 3 2 1 Keynote Sponsorship* 1 Plenary Session Sponsorship* 2 1 Parallel Session Sponsorship* 3 2 1 Logo on invitations Yes Yes Yes Yes Logo on Opening SOS Slide Yes Yes Yes Exhibition Table* Yes Yes Recognition in SOS Program 1 page ½ Page Logo on SOS Website Sponsor Page Yes Yes Yes Yes Banners on SOS Website Yes Yes Yes Yes Logo on main signage at the event entrance, registration area, exhibition hall Yes Yes Yes Yes On LinkedIn, allow sponsors to write guest posts on WOC page Yes Yes Yes Yes (*) Please see the description on page 6. 4
SOS 2016 HOSTING OPPORTUNITIES Hosting Opportunities allow Sponsors to direct their contributions to specific events or items. Note that not all include complimentary registration. HOSTING OPPORTUNITIES Amount In USD Registrations Included Opportunities Available Logo on name badge lanyards $6,000 3 Exclusive (1) Opening or Second Evening Social Event* $5,000 2 2 Plenary Session Sponsorship* $4,000 1 1 Parallel Session Sponsorship* $1,500-10 SOS 2016 Program inside front cover $2,500 - Exclusive (1) SOS 2016 Program inside back cover $2,000 - Exclusive (1) SOS 2016 Program page full colour $1,500-7 SOS 2016 Program ½ page full colour $1,000-7 Dedicated Workshop and Session Sponsorship Please contact us (*) Please see the description on page 6. EXHIBIT OPPORTUNITY Amount In USD Registrations Included Opportunities Available Exhibition Tables* $3,000 1 Limited (*) Please see the description on page 6. 5
Lead Sponsors enjoy complimentary SOS 2016 registration Registration Category & Fees (USD) Register By August 31, 2016 World Ocean Council Members $550 $750 Non-Members $750 $950 Speakers $550 $550 Register After August 31, 2016 See SOS Sponsorship Packages and Hosting Opportunities above for quantity of complimentary registrations. (*) SOS Items Description DESCRIPTION OPPORTUNITY Keynote Sponsorship Short introduction of keynote speaker Acknowledgement in the opening address Logo on conference web-site (with link to company website) Branding at the event Branding at post-event communication activities Plenary or Parallel Session Sponsorship Opening or Second Evening Social Event Sponsorship Short introduction of session moderator Company banner displayed at speaker's table Logo on conference web-site (with link to company website) Branding at the event Branding at post-event communication activities Opportunity to deliver a welcome address Company banner displayed at the event Branding at the event Branding at post-event communication activities Exhibition Tables Tables are draped with tablecloths and skirts Exhibits include 2 chairs and access to 220V power All Exhibitors must register separately and additionally for the SOS 2016 6
FOR MORE INFORMATION ON SOS 2016 PACKAGES AND FOR OTHER SPONSORSHIP OPPORTUNITIES Please contact sos2016@oceancouncil.org Photos : WOC, Fotolia 7