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AIA Wisconsin
Convention & Building Products Exposition

Sponsorship Program

Platinum Sponsor
Gold Sponsor
$2,500 or more

Opportunities
Keynote Address Sponsorship
Special Events Pavilion in Expo
AIA Wisconsin Design Awards Reception
Focus on Innovation Luncheon in Expo
Excellence in Masonry Awards Breakfast

Benefits
Naming rights for featured keynote speaker address, continuing education seminar and other special events.

Description of your company of up to 50 words plus corporate logo in on-site program materials.

Opportunity to introduce speakers.

Recognition in announcements, program materials, badge ribbons and event signage at the Convention.


Special recognition as “Platinum Sponsor” during Awards Luncheon.


Recognition on the AIA Wisconsin Web site and in the member's electronic newsletter.

$1,000-$2,499

Opportunities
Professional Development Seminar
Annual Meeting Breakfast
Awards Luncheon Speaker
Ice Cream & Beverages in Expo
Construction Industry Reception Sponsorship

Benefits
Description of your company of up to 25 words in on-site program materials.


Recognition in announcements, program materials, badge ribbons and event signage at the Convention.


Presentation of a Certificate of Appreciation at the Awards Luncheon.


Recognition on the AIA Wisconsin Web site and in the member's electronic newsletter.

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Silver Sponsor
Bronze Sponsor

$500-$999*

Opportunities
Featured Door Prizes in Expo
Milk & Cookies Break
Coffee Break
Large Convention/Theme Signage

Benefits
Description of your company of 10 words or fewer in on-site program materials.


Recognition in announcements, program materials, badge ribbons and event signage at the Convention.


Presentation of a Certificate of Appreciation at the Awards Luncheon.


Recognition in post-Convention coverage.

$200-$499*

Opportunities
Door Prizes in Expo


Benefits
Recognition in announcements and program materials at the Convention.


Recognition in post-Convention coverage.

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Sponsors of in-kind contributions will be asked to provide information on estimated market value to determine sponsorship category.

* Sponsors at the “Silver” and “Bronze” levels must also be exhibitors in the AIA Wisconsin Building Products Expo.

Other Convention/Expo Marketing Opportunities

Pre-Show Direct Mailing List Rental
Promote your participation in the upcoming Expo to AIA Wisconsin members. This is a great way to drive decision makers to your booth with special promotions and incentives. The list will be sent to our bonded mail house. Exhibitor is responsible for printing, shipping, processing and postage. Participation Fee: $200 Exhibitor/$475 non-Exhibitor

Pre-Registration Confirmation Email
Reach over 500 pre-registered attendees before they even go to the show! Your company name and website link will be included in the registration confirmation emails going to every pre-registered attendee. Limited availability to four exhibitors. Participation Fee: $500 Exhibitor/$1300 non-Exhibitor

Post-Show Direct Mailing List Rental
Exhibitors only
Reach the attendees of the AIA Wisconsin Convention & Expo after the event is over. The direct mail list is available for use approximately 14 days post-show. The list will be sent to our bonded mail house. Exhibitor is responsible for printing, shipping, processing and postage. Estimated qty 1,200. Participation Fee: $400

Exhibit Hall Literature Bags
Exclusive
This is your company’s opportunity to gain exposure during and after the show. Attendees will carry your bag with them as they cover the exhibit hall floor – a great branding tool that they will utilize both days of the event and will be a souvenir they will hold onto. Exhibitor is responsible for providing bags, shipping and drayage. Min qty 1,000. Participation Fee: $300 Exhibitor/$1,300 non-Exhibitor

Conference Pads & Pens Exclusive
Place your logo on notepads and pens that are handed out to conference attendees within the conference sessions. Exhibitor is responsible for providing pads, pens, shipping and drayage. Min qty 600. Participation Fee: $300 Exhibitor/$1,300 non-Exhibitor

Coffee Breaks
Host your own coffee break near seminar sessions for an audience of architects and design and construction professionals. Signage at the station will recognize your support. Participation Fee: $300 Exhibitor/$1,300 non-Exhibitor

Afternoon Cookie Break
Host your own cookie break near seminar sessions for an audience of architects and design and construction professionals. Signage at the station will recognize your support. Participation Fee: $300 Exhibitor/$1,300 non-Exhibitor

Ice Cream Cart Exclusive
Host the popular Ice Cream Cart in the Building Products Expo during the “Walking Lunch” on day two. Architect and design and construction professional attendees request this cart on attendee feedback forms. Exhibitor will have the opportunity to put out brochures and receive a sign in the vicinity of the station. Cost of food is in addition to the $300 Exhibitor/$1,300 non-Exhibitor participation fee.
Popcorn Cart Exclusive
Get your Popcorn Here! Host a Popcorn Cart on the expo floor on day one of the Building Products Expo. Treat architect and design and construction professional attendees to a bag of popcorn as they tour the Expo. Exhibitor will have the opportunity to put out brochures and receive a sign in the vicinity of the station. Cost of food is in addition to the $300 Exhibitor/$1,300 non-Exhibitor participation fee.

Expo Pavilion Sponsorship

Be the center of attention by sponsoring the pavilion in the center of the Expo Hall. Signage announces your support as the many attendees and exhibitors travel around the Expo. Music, door prizes, Architecture Night celebration and food can be found in the pavilion. Make sure your company’s name is there too. Participation Fee: $1,000 Exhibitor/$1,500 non-Exhibitor

Architecture Night Hors d’oeuvres Table
Celebrate great architectural design during Architecture Night on day one in the Expo. Hors d’oeuvre tables are brought into the pavilion area of the Expo as the annual Design Award winners are announced. Sponsor one of these tables; a sign at the event will recognize your support. Participation Fee: $500 Exhibitor/$1,300 non-Exhibitor

Badge Lanyard Exclusive
Captivate the attention of all who attend and exhibit at the AIA Wisconsin Convention & Expo as attendees wear your name around their necks throughout the entire event. This marketing item will be offered to every full Convention registrant as they pick up their badge. Exhibitor is responsible for providing lanyard. Min qty 800. Participation Fee: $300 Exhibitor/$1,300 non-Exhibitor

Registration Packet Insert
Registration Packet Inserts are the perfect way to launch a new product, maximize brand exposure or announce a unique drawing or activity at your booth. Exhibitor is responsible for providing inserts, deadlines and size limitations applyMin qty 800. Participation Fee: $300 Exhibitor/$1,300 non-Exhibitor

Promo Item Distribution
Company-supplied, approved promotional item will be distributed to every attendee during the conference. Creative ideas welcome and assistance is available. Cost of promotional item is in addition to the sponsorship fee. (Min. 1,000 qty required) Participation Fee: $300 Exhibitor/$1,300 non-Exhibitor

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Questions
Please contact AIA Wisconsin for more information on sponsorship opportunities! (608) 257-8477.

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