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2004 SNAME Maritime Technology Conference & Expo: September 29th - October 1st

SMTC&E Sponsorship Opportunities
(page updated 8/19/04)

Sponsorship can be an effective tool for increasing booth traffic, improving your company’s name recognition, or enhancing your reputation in the maritime industry. There are a number of sponsorships available for companies eager to increase their exposure to some of the most influential members of the maritime community. Sponsorships can be selected from the list below, or tailor-made to fit your particular needs.

NOTE: All sponsors will be recognized on event signage and on event web pages.

President's Reception
Annual Banquet
$15,000 each

Attendance at these events is always strong. Maritime professionals from around the world will attend this prestigious event which provides your company with an opportunity to present your product or service to a captive audience.

As a sponsor, your company will receive the
following:
• Back cover ad in the event Program
• On-site promotion of the event
• Recognition during the event
• One reserved table for 10 for the Banquet
• Banner with your company’s name and logo

 
Student Program  
Contribute to the next generation of SNAME members by sponsoring all, or a portion of, the Student Program. This program has become an integral part of the SMTC, and affords students the opportunity to present papers, participate in a student design competition and job fair. If your company would like to help but is not able to sponsor the entire amount, smaller amounts are welcome. Demonstrate your organization’s commitment to the industry’s future by giving more students the opportunity to attend the SMTC.
 
Sponsorship of entire program

$14,000

Sponsorship of the Student Congress

SOLD

Sponsorship of the Student Travel $2,000
Sponsorship of Student Attendance at the President's Reception $9,240
Banquet Program Ad $1,600
Ensure visibility for your organization by placing a full page, one color ad in the Banquet Program.
 
Expo Hall Morning Break (2) $3,000 each
Get noticed by attendees first thing in the morning by providing them with their morning coffee and pastry. For extra visibility, sponsors can have coffee mugs produced with their own logo. Signage will be provided to utilize this opportunity to direct attendees to your booth.
 1 SOLD
Lanyards $2,000
This is a unique opportunity to have your marketing message worn by all the conference attendees. Your lanyard will be distributed by registration staff and will be set out at stations in the registration area. The sponsor produces the lanyards.
 SOLD
Conference Bags $5,000
Supply the conference attendees with a briefcase-style bag with your company name and logo. Your logo will be carried around the show floor, the conference and even after the event.
 SOLD
Conference Pens $1,500
Provide all conference attendees with your company’s logo on a pen. Your logo will be part of the attendee’s day and will be utilized long after the event. Sponsor produces the pens.
 
Entrance Billboard

3,000

Sponsor expo hall entrance to guarantee you’ll be noticed as attendees enter the expo hall. This is a great opportunity to increase your visibility and let people know where to find your booth.
 SOLD
Keynote Session $3,000
Be the exclusive sponsor for the keynote session. Your logo will be on the session signage, you will be recognized a sponsor in show materials and you will be allowed to distribute promotional materials outside the conference room.
 
Spouse Hospitality Suite $250 each
Provide giveaways, materials, and have an area for your company’s literature at the spouses’ gathering place. A company representative may staff the suite for further exposure.
 
Expo Hall Afternoon Break $2,000
Mid-day breaks in the expo hall are a great time to meet up with old friends and colleagues. Your logo will be what everyone sees as they mingle around the break stations. Signage will be provided to help you utilize this opportunity to direct attendees to your own booth.
 
Cyber Café $8,000
Conference participants can “stay connected” while at the conference by heading to our Cyber Café. Sponsors will have their logo on highly visible signage as well as on the computer screen saver. Furniture and computer rental included.
SOLD

Interested?

Contact:
Susan Giver
Director of Marketing
Tel: 412-741-0995
E-mail: sgiver@sname.org

Custom Programs Available!

If you have a sponsorship idea that is not listed here, just let us know. Our sales representatives will work with you to create the sponsorship that best suits your needs.

Contact Susan Giver, SNAME Marketing Director, at
412-741-0995 to discuss, or e-mail sgiver@sname.org.