This programme provides many different opportunities for sponsorship participation, as listed here. VALA2012 are willing to work with you to tailor individual sponsorship packages to suit your budget and marketing objectives.
Please contact Helen McGowan, Sponsorship and Exhibition Manager, for further information on +61 3 9645 6311 or vala@wsm.com.au.
Options
| Conference Partner | AUD $30,000 + GST = $33,000 | new for 2012 |
| Conference Supporter – L-Plate Series | AUD $12,000 + GST = $13,200 | |
| Conference Supporter – Red Carpet | AUD $12,000 + GST = $13,200 | new for 2012 |
| Conference Supporter – Boot Camp | AUD $12,000 + GST = $13,200 | |
| Network Hub | AUD $9,000 + GST = $9,900 | new for 2012 |
| Delegate Satchels | AUD $9,000 + GST = $9,900 | |
| Welcome Reception and Farewell Reception | AUD $9,000 + GST = $9,900 | |
| Conference Programme and Pocket Programme | AUD $9,000 + GST = $9,900 | |
| Conference Dinner | AUD $6,000 + GST = $6,600 | |
| Podcasting Sponsor | AUD $6,000 + GST = $6,600 | |
| Name Badges | AUD $6,000 + GST = $6,600 | |
| Recharge Zone | AUD $6,000 + GST = $6,600 | new for 2012 |
| Daily Catering – per day OR | AUD $5,000 + GST = $5,500 | |
| Daily Catering – for all three days | AUD $12,000 + GST = $13,200 | |
| Note Pads & Pens | AUD $3,000 + GST = $3,300 | |
| Satchel Insert | AUD $3,000 + GST = $3,300 | |
| Advertising – Full Page | AUD $2,000 + GST = $2,200 | |
| Other Ideas |
Please also see the VALA2012 Sponsorship and Exhibition Terms and Conditions and Cancellation Policy.
Conference Partner | AUD$30,000 + GST = $33,000 |
Only one opportunity available
| We view our Conference Partner as essential in the successful execution of the Conference and will work alongside you to provide exclusive opportunities to promote your organisation before and during VALA2012. This is a unique marketing opportunity and we are confident your participation at this level will provide you with excellent leveraging opportunities. As the VALA2012 Conference Partner, you will benefit from the highest level of exposure and representation, with the following entitlements: |  |
- Two complimentary raw space or shell scheme exhibition booths (3m x 3m, with exhibition entitlements) in a premier position
- Five complimentary full delegate registrations including social functions
- Your company logo on all pages of the VALA2012 website, hotlinked to your company’s website
- Acknowledgement with logo on the front cover of the Main Announcement and Registration Brochure – due for publication September 2011
- One full-page colour advertisement on the back page of the Main Announcement and Registration Brochure
- Acknowledgement with logo on all onsite major signage including: entry features, registration desk, plenary room, programme boards and sponsor acknowledgement signage
- Acknowledgement with company logo on PowerPoint slides at the beginning and end of all sessions throughout the conference
- Acknowledgement with company logo and naming rights to the Speaker Preparation Room
- Acknowledgement with company logo on the front cover of the Conference Programme
- One full-page colour advertisement in the Conference Programme
- Opportunity for your CEO or nominated person to make a three-minute address during the opening plenary session
- Verbal acknowledgement of support as VALA2012 Conference Partner by the Conference Chair in the opening plenary session
- Opportunity to sponsor one keynote session – the choice is yours
- Visual acknowledgment of your sponsorship during the sponsored keynote session
- Verbal acknowledgment of your sponsorship by the Session Chair during the sponsored keynote session
- Opportunity to provide a pull-up banner for the sponsored keynote session#
- One electronic delegate list in xls spreadsheet format – one month out from the Conference, one week prior to the Conference and post Conference
- E-blast one week prior to the conference to registered delegates
- One piece of promotional literature in each delegate satchel (excluding note pads and pens)*
- First right of refusal for this sponsorship for VALA2014
* All promotional literature for inclusion in the delegate satchel is subject to approval by Conference Committee. Sponsors are required to obtain approval of their insert from the Conference Office by Friday 2 December 2011.
Conference Supporter – L-Plate Series | AUD$12,000 + GST = $13,200 |
Only one opportunity available
| VALA2012 is delighted to present the third L-Plate Series on Monday 6 February 2012. The L-Plate Series provides an introduction to some of the topics that will feature in the main VALA2012 Conference Programme. Registration is complimentary to all registered delegates and will include an introduction to the basic concepts for development in each of the main conference streams, explaining the terminology and trends in each of the topics outlined using live examples where possible to demonstrate the technologies. This is a unique opportunity to engage with first timers to VALA2012 and those returning to the industry. L-Plate attendance for 2010 was 145. |
- Exclusive branding and naming rights to the L-Plate Series sessions
- Verbal acknowledgement by the Session Chair for your support of the L-Plate Series
- Opportunity for your CEO or nominated representative to address the delegates at the commencement of the day and at the day’s conclusion
- Opportunity to brand all course notes provided to L-Plate Series delegates
- One complimentary raw space or shell scheme exhibition stand (with exhibition entitlements)
- Two complimentary full delegate registrations including social functions
- Acknowledgement in the Main Announcement and Registration Brochure
- Acknowledgement in the Conference Programme
- Acknowledgement with logo on sponsor acknowledgement board
- Your company logo on the VALA2012 website hotlinked to your company’s website
- One piece of promotional literature in each delegate satchel (excluding note pads and pens)*
- One full-page colour advertisement in the Conference Programme
- First right of refusal for this sponsorship for VALA2014
* All promotional literature for inclusion in the delegate satchel is subject to approval by Conference Committee. Sponsors are required to obtain approval of their insert from the Conference Office by Friday 2 December 2011.
Conference Supporter – Red Carpet | AUD$12,000 + GST = $13,200 |
Only one opportunity available
| One of the main meeting points for the Conference, the Red Carpet area is the location for many social programme special events such as the VALA First Timers’ morning tea and the bloggers/tweeters meetup. | |
- Exclusive branding and naming rights to the Red Carpet
- Opportunity for your company to rig a banner over the red carpet**
- One complimentary raw space or shell scheme exhibition stand (with exhibition entitlements)
- Two complimentary full delegate registrations including social functions
- Acknowledgement in the Main Announcement and Registration Brochure
- Acknowledgement in the Conference Programme
- Acknowledgement with logo on sponsor acknowledgement board
- Your company logo on the VALA2012 website hotlinked to your company’s website
- One piece of promotional literature in each delegate satchel (excluding note pads and pens)*
- One full-page colour advertisement in the Conference Programme
- First right of refusal for this sponsorship for VALA2014
* All promotional literature for inclusion in the delegate satchel is subject to approval by Conference Committee. Sponsors are required to obtain approval of their insert from the Conference Office by Friday 2 December 2011.
** Organisation to provide banner of maximum size 5m x 2m. Sponsor is required to obtain approval of their banner from the Conference Office by Friday 2 December 2011.
Conference Supporter – Boot Camp | AUD$12,000 + GST = $13,200 |
Only one opportunity available
| Associate your brand with key and emerging technologies. Introduced at VALA2010 where it attracted key technical decision makers, the highly successful VALAtech Boot Camp is our new series of high-end technical and practical sessions. |
- Exclusive branding and naming rights to the Boot Camp sessions
- Verbal acknowledgement by the Session Chair for your support of the Boot Camp session
- One complimentary raw space or shell scheme exhibition stand (with exhibition entitlements)
- Two complimentary full delegate registrations including social functions
- Acknowledgement in the Main Announcement and Registration Brochure
- Acknowledgement in the Conference Programme
- Acknowledgement with logo on sponsor acknowledgement board
- Your company logo on the VALA2012 website hotlinked to your company’s website
- One piece of promotional literature in each delegate satchel (excluding note pads and pens)*
- One full-page colour advertisement in the Conference Programme
- First right of refusal for this sponsorship for VALA2014
* All promotional literature for inclusion in the delegate satchel is subject to approval by Conference Committee. Sponsors are required to obtain approval of their insert from the Conference Office by Friday 2 December 2011.
Network Hub | AUD$9,000 + GST = $9,900 |
Only one opportunity available
| Your exclusive opportunity to naming rights and branding of the VALA2012 Network Hub – a daily hub and meeting place for delegates, prominently situated in the Exhibition Area. Incorporating the Internet Area, the Network Hub will provide a central commons, allowing delegates, exhibitors and visitors space within the exhibition to connect, plan and deal. A focal point, “Meet me at the Hub” will become a common phrase for the length of the conference. Make this your hub. | |
- Exclusive branding and naming rights to the Network Hub
- Space available in the The Hub for banners provided by your company#
- Your company screensaver for each computer in the Network Hub
- Opportunity to provide company mouse pads, writing pads and pens for all internet terminals
- 50% discount for one raw space or shell scheme exhibition stand (with exhibition entitlements)
- One complimentary full delegate registration including social functions
- Acknowledgement in the Main Announcement and Registration Brochure
- Acknowledgement in the Conference Programme
- Acknowledgement with logo on sponsor acknowledgement board
- Your company logo on the VALA2012 website hotlinked to your company’s website
- One piece of promotional literature in each delegate satchel (excluding note pads and pens)*
- First right of refusal for this sponsorship for VALA2014
* All promotional literature for inclusion in the delegate satchel is subject to approval by Conference Committee. Sponsors are required to obtain approval of their insert from the Conference Office by Friday 2 December 2011.
# Organisation to provide pull-up banner. Sponsor is required to obtain approval of their banner from the Conference Office by Friday 2 December 2011.
Delegate Satchels | AUD$9,000 + GST = $9,900 |
Only one opportunity available
| Your company name and/or logo together with conference logo to be over printed on the delegate satchels. The conference will produce approximately 1,000 satchels, the life of which extends long after the Conference. (Committee reserves the right to select the satchel and approve associated artwork) |
- Your company name and logo, together with the Conference logo, to be overprinted on the delegate satchels
- Acknowledgement in the Main Announcement and Registration Brochure
- Acknowledgement in the Conference Programme
- Acknowledgement with logo on sponsor acknowledgement board
- Your company logo on the VALA2012 website hotlinked to your company’s website
- One piece of promotional literature in each delegate satchel (excluding note pads and pens)*
- 50% discount for one raw space or shell scheme exhibition stand (with exhibition entitlements)
- First right of refusal for this sponsorship for VALA2014
* All promotional literature for inclusion in the delegate satchel is subject to approval by Conference Committee. Sponsors are required to obtain approval of their insert from the Conference Office by Friday 2 December 2011.
Welcome Reception and Farewell Reception | AUD$9,000 + GST = $9,900 |
Only one opportunity available
| Make an impact! First to be noticed and last to be remembered – a chance to welcome delegates with your branding at the Welcome Reception and once again as they depart. Be the first to take up this double opportunity for your company! |
- Includes sponsorship of the Welcome Reception and the Farewell Reception
- Verbal acknowledgement of your sponsorship at each function
- Opportunity for your CEO or nominated person to make a three minute address at the Welcome Reception
- Signage provided by your company displayed during the Welcome Reception and Farewell Reception#
- Announcement at each session break prior to the Welcome Reception
- 50% discount for one raw space or shell scheme exhibition stand (with exhibition entitlements)
- One complimentary full delegate registration including social functions
- Acknowledgement in the Main Announcement and Registration Brochure
- Acknowledgement in the Conference Programme
- Acknowledgement with logo on sponsor acknowledgement board
- Your company logo on the VALA2012 website hotlinked to your company’s website
- One piece of promotional literature in each delegate satchel (excluding note pads and pens)*
- First right of refusal for this sponsorship for VALA2014
* All promotional literature for inclusion in the delegate satchel is subject to approval by Conference Committee. Sponsors are required to obtain approval of their insert from the Conference Office by Friday 2 December 2011.
# Organisation to provide pull-up banner. Sponsor is required to obtain approval of their banner from the Conference Office by Friday 2 December 2011.
Conference Programme and Pocket Programme | AUD$9,000 + GST = $9,900 |
Only one opportunity available
| All delegates receive a copy of the Conference Programme complete with abstracts plus a pocket-sized mini-programme. The Pocket Programme contains a summary version of the Conference Programme including session details and exhibition information for ready reference each day. |
- One full-page colour advertisement on the back cover of the Conference Programme
- Acknowledgement with logo in the Pocket Programme
- 50% discount for one raw space or shell scheme exhibition stand (with exhibition entitlements)
- One complimentary full delegate registration including social functions
- Acknowledgement with logo in the Main Announcement and Registration Brochure
- Acknowledgement with logo in the Conference Programme
- Acknowledgement with logo on sponsor acknowledgement board
- Your company logo on the VALA2012 website hotlinked to your company’s website
- One piece of promotional literature in each delegate satchel (excluding note pads and pens)*
- First right of refusal for this sponsorship for VALA2014
* All promotional literature for inclusion in the delegate satchel is subject to approval by Conference Committee. Sponsors are required to obtain approval of their insert from the Conference Office by Friday 2 December 2011.
Conference Dinner | AUD$6,000 + GST = $6,600 |
Only one opportunity available
| The social highlight of the Conference will guarantee you the opportunity to host the delegates for an unforgettable evening of entertainment and merriment in a relaxed atmosphere. A most valuable networking and branding opportunity. |
- Daily announcement at the commencement of sessions prior to the Conference Dinner
- Verbal acknowledgement of your sponsorship by the VALA President when welcoming the delegates to the dinner
- Signage provided by your company to be displayed during the Conference Dinner#
- Company logo printed on the dinner menus
- Opportunity to provide the lucky table prize for the evening. Prize to be announced during the evening. Delegates must be in the room to receive their prize (company to provide prizes, which are subject to approval from the Conference Committee)
- Opportunity to place a small gift for each delegate on dinner tables
- Reserved table at the Conference Dinner in premium position
- Two additional complimentary tickets to the Conference Dinner
- Acknowledgement in the Main Announcement and Registration Brochure
- Acknowledgement in the Conference Programme
- Acknowledgement with logo on sponsor acknowledgement board
- Your company logo on the VALA2012 website hotlinked to your company’s website
- One piece of promotional literature in each delegate satchel (excluding note pads and pens)*
- First right of refusal for this sponsorship for VALA2014
* All promotional literature for inclusion in the delegate satchel is subject to approval by Conference Committee. Sponsors are required to obtain approval of their insert from the Conference Office by Friday 2 December 2011.
# Organisation to provide pull-up banner. Sponsor is required to obtain approval of their banner from the Conference Office by Friday 2 December 2011.
Podcasting Sponsor | AUD$6,000 + GST = $6,600 |
Only one opportunity available
| Be responsible for making all plenary sessions available post conference via the VALA website. Feature sessions, plenary sessions – all sessions (subject to Committee approval and at minimum all plenary sessions) will be podcast and available for reference post conference to all delegates. Podcasts will be promoted at each session over the duration of the Conference. |
- Exclusive naming rights and branding to the Podcasting page of the Conference website
- Verbal acknowledgement at the start of each Podcast
- Acknowledgement in the Main Announcement and Registration Brochure
- Acknowledgement in the Conference Programme
- Acknowledgement with logo on sponsor acknowledgement board
- Your company logo on the VALA2012 website hotlinked to your company’s website
- One piece of promotional literature in each delegate satchel (excluding note pads and pens)*
- First right of refusal for this sponsorship for VALA2014
* All promotional literature for inclusion in the delegate satchel is subject to approval by Conference Committee. Sponsors are required to obtain approval of their insert from the Conference Office by Friday 2 December 2011.
Name badges | AUD$6,000 + GST = $6,600 |
Only one opportunity available
| Delegates receive a conference name badge to be worn for the duration of the Conference. Have your branding on each name badge – become associated with VALA2012 in a visible way. |
- Exclusive naming rights and branding of the Conference name badges
- Your company logo together with the VALA2012 logo on all delegate name badges
- Acknowledgement in the Main Announcement and Registration Brochure
- Acknowledgement in the Conference Programme
- Acknowledgement with logo on sponsor acknowledgement board
- Your company logo on the VALA2012 website hotlinked to your company’s website
- One piece of promotional literature in each delegate satchel (excluding note pads and pens)*
- First right of refusal for this sponsorship for VALA2014
* All promotional literature for inclusion in the delegate satchel is subject to approval by Conference Committee. Sponsors are required to obtain approval of their insert from the Conference Office by Friday 2 December 2011.
Recharge Zone | AUD$6,000 + GST = $6,600 |
Only one opportunity available
| Delegates will be able to leave their personal electronic devices for charging with VALA2012 staff, at a secure electronic cloakroom within the exhibition. | |
- Exclusive naming rights and branding of the Recharge Zone
- Your company logo printed on the cloakroom tickets
- Signage provided by your company to be displayed at the Recharge Zone
- Your company name on the Recharge Zone fascia
- Acknowledgement in the Main Announcement and Registration Brochure
- Acknowledgement in the Conference Programme
- Acknowledgement with logo on sponsor acknowledgement board
- Your company logo on the VALA2012 website hotlinked to your company’s website
- One piece of promotional literature in each delegate satchel (excluding note pads and pens)*
- First right of refusal for this sponsorship for VALA2014
* All promotional literature for inclusion in the delegate satchel is subject to approval by Conference Committee. Sponsors are required to obtain approval of their insert from the Conference Office by Friday 2 December 2011.
Daily Catering per day(three opportunities available) | AUD$5,000 + GST = $5,500 |
Daily Catering for all three days(one discounted opportunity available) | AUD$12,000 + GST = $13,200 per day |
| Most remembered is the catering at all conferences and VALA is no exception, become a daily catering sponsor for one or all of the days and enjoy knowing your company will be responsible for satisfying the hunger of the delegates. |
- Opportunity to place a total of six free standing banners nearby to major catering stations#
- Opportunity to provide branded napkins for delegate use over the duration – at sponsor’s additional cost
- If all three days are sponsored, additional entitlements include: One complimentary raw space or shell scheme exhibition stand (with exhibition entitlements), two complimentary full delegate registrations including social functions and one full-page colour advertisement in the Conference Programme
- Acknowledgement in the Main Announcement and Registration Brochure
- Acknowledgement in the Conference Programme
- Acknowledgement with logo on sponsor acknowledgement board
- Your company logo on the VALA2012 website hotlinked to your company’s website
- One piece of promotional literature in each delegate satchel (excluding note pads and pens)*
- First right of refusal for this sponsorship for VALA2014
* All promotional literature for inclusion in the delegate satchel is subject to approval by Conference Committee. Sponsors are required to obtain approval of their insert from the Conference Office by Friday 2 December 2011.
# Organisation to provide pull-up banner. Sponsor is required to obtain approval of their banner from the Conference Office by Friday 2 December 2011.
Note Pads and Pens | AUD$3,000 + GST = $3,300Plus supply of all stock for use x 1,200 units of each |
Only one opportunity available
| Have your branded stationery available for all delegates to use during the conference – your pads and pens will be inserted into all delegate satchels and will also be available for delegate use at the registration desk*. |
- Acknowledgement in the Main Announcement and Registration Brochure
- Acknowledgement in the Conference Programme
- First right of refusal for this sponsorship for VALA2014
* All promotional literature for inclusion in the delegate satchel is subject to approval by Conference Committee. Sponsors are required to obtain approval of their insert from the Conference Office by Friday 2 December 2011.
Satchel Insert | AUD$3,000 + GST = $3,300 |
- One piece of promotional literature in each delegate satchel (excluding note pads and pens)
- All promotional literature for inclusion in the delegate satchel is subject to approval by Conference Committee. Sponsors are required to obtain approval of their insert from the Conference Office by Friday 2 December 2011
Advertising – Full Page | AUD$2,000 + GST = $2,200 |
- One full-page colour advertisement in the Conference Programme (digital artwork to be supplied by the sponsor accompanied with colour laser prints)
- Acknowledgement in the Conference Programme
Other Ideas |
Here are some other ideas for sponsorship opportunities
- Sponsor a Webcast of the Plenary Sessions
- Internet Cafe – provide Internet booths, rather than sponsor a bunch of ordinary PCs
- What would you like to sponsor?
For further sponsorship opportunities please contact the VALA2012 Conference Office.
PLEASE NOTE:
* All promotional literature for inclusion in the delegate satchel is subject to approval by Conference Committee. Sponsors are required to obtain approval of their insert from the Conference Office by Friday 2 December 2011.
** Organisation to provide banner of maximum size 5m x 2m. Sponsor is required to obtain approval of their banner from the Conference Office by Friday 2 December 2011.
#Organisation to provide pull-up banner. Sponsor is required to obtain approval of their banner from the Conference Office by Friday 2 December 2011.
Acknowledgment in the Main Announcement and Registration Brochure and the Conference Programme is subject to sponsorship confirmation prior to printing deadlines.
Where a sponsorship item includes a full-page advertisement, position preference may be specified, but location of the advertisement will be at the discretion of the Conference Committee.
All sponsorship and exhibition packages are quoted in Australian dollars (AUD).
For full Terms and Conditions, CLICK HERE.
To exhibit at VALA2012, you need to apply online.
Interested in exhibition opportunities? Check out the VALA2012 Exhibition Opportunities Web page.
