The 2008 Port Productivity Conference will focus on the strategies and technologies that enhance port productivity with one primary theme:
How ports can improve productivity and why it matters.
Expert panelists from every sector of the industry will take an in-depth look at issues ranging from forecasting to infrastructure development, capacity issues, port and terminal planning, security and terminal velocity. The 2008 event will also feature targeted workshops led by recognized experts in their respective fields with the goal of providing participants with both theoretical and practical knowledge of the topics covered. .
Niki Norman, Eastern Regional Sales Manager
Phone: 207-937-2080; Cell: 207-332-0392; email Niki
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| Event: | 2008 Port Productivity Conference | |
| Date: | April 7-8, 2008 | |
| Location: | Embassy Suites - Convention Center, Charleston, SC | |
| Focus: | What ports need to do to become more productive and why it matters. | |
| Primary Audience: | Port and terminal operations professionals, carrier executives and other logistics/transport specialists, shippers, suppliers to the port industry including planners, designers and consulting engineers, cargo handling equipment manufacturers and other suppliers of port equipment and technology. | |
| Attendance: | 350 - 400 | |
| Registration Prices: | $390 early bird through February 29, 2008; $440 after. | |
We provide the widest variety of opportunities -online, in print, before, during and after the conference -to raise your company' s visibility and increase brand awareness with key decision-makers. The conference features an exhibit area that will enable you to showcase your products and services while our sponsorship packages are designed to enable your company to maximize its marketing opportunities and return on investment.
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1. Platinum Package - $10,000
Recognized as Sponsor of Monday’s Reception, Tuesday’s Luncheon or that evening’s Oyster Roast and Shrimp Boil
Platinum Sponsor banner ad on the conference's web site
Recognized as sole sponsor of a conference panel
Option to include one piece of collateral or giveaway in attendee registration package
Free full-page advertisement in Official Conference Program (a $2,650 value)
Four free, full-registrations for the event (a $1,760 value)
Recognition as a Platinum Sponsor in all promotional materials published (in magazine, online and direct mail efforts).
Recognition as a Platinum Sponsor in weekly email newsletter, the Cargo Business Newswire Top Ten before and during the event.
Platinum Sponsor Profile in Official Conference Program
Recognition by master of ceremonies during the event.
Platinum Sponsor logo on A/V system during conference proceedings
Platinum Sponsor only signage
Free Exhibit Booth (a $1,900 value)
Post show attendees list (Excel)
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2. Gold Package – $6,500
Recognized as Breakfast Co-Sponsor (breakfast will be served on 4/8/08)
Gold Sponsor banner ad on the conference's web site.
50% discount on advertisement in Official Conference Program
Two free, full-registrations for the event (an $880 value)
Recognition as a Gold Sponsor in all promotional materials published (in magazine, online and direct mail efforts)
Your company logo on sponsors’ page in Official Conference Program
Sponsor signage throughout the event
Sponsor logo on A/V system during conference proceedings
Recognition by master of ceremonies during the event.
Post show attendees list (Excel)
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3. Patron Package - $4,000
Recognized as Break/Refreshment Co-Sponsor. There will be two breaks on 4/8/08
Patron Sponsor banner ad on the conference's web site.
One free full registration for the event (a $440 value)
20% discount on full-page advertisement in Official Conference Program
Recognition as a Patron Sponsor in all promotional materials published (in magazine, online and direct mail efforts).
Company logo on sponsors’ page in Official Conference Program
Sponsor signage throughout the event
Sponsor logo on A/V system during conference proceedings
Recognition by master of ceremonies during the event.
Post show attendees list (Excel)
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4. Personalized Tables-of-Ten
$3,510 each if booked by February 29, 2008; $3,960 after
When you purchase a host table for the luncheons and the conference itself, it enables you to invite, inform and entertain clients who will have full access to the conference’s proceedings. Each table features corporate signs and reserved, priority seating throughout the event.
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5. Official Port Productivity Conference Program
Aside from sponsorship, the Port Productivity Conference Program will also be an excellent advertising opportunity. It will be inserted in the March 2008 issue of Cargo Business News as a special section. In addition to providing conference details including agenda, sponsors' information, speakers' biographies etc, the program will be part of each attendee's registration package making it an outstanding marketing tool for your company.
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6. Exhibiting
The Port Productivity Conference will feature a centrally located exhibit area enabling your company to showcase its products and services to maximum effect. It will be conveniently located within the conference area to promote attendee traffic throughout the event and facilitate networking.
$1,900 per 10" x 10" booth
7. Other Sponsorship Items
Registration bags/portfolio
Badges
Lanyards