EWEA Offshore 2011 Exhibiion Sponsorship Opportunities Brochure

www.ewea.org/offshore2011Move aheadof competitorsSUPPORTED BY: ORGANISED BY:SPONSORSHIPOPPORTUNITIESEWEA OFFSHORE 2011The world’s largest wind energyconference and exhibition29 November – 1 DecemberAmsterdam, The Netherlands2007(Berlin)2009(Stockholm)2011*(Amsterdam)VisitorsExhibition staffDelegates01,0002,0003,0004,0005,0006,0007,000“ A good opportunity to meet relevant contacts…” Vestas, Denmark“We are very proud to host such an important offshore wind conference and exhibition in the Netherlands. Close to the shores of the North Sea, the place the wind seldom sleeps The Dutch high tech offshore wind industry and scientific infrastructure has a lot to offer and will be well represented during EWEA OFFSHORE 2011. There will certainly be a lot to tell and even more to show.” Jaap Warners, Chairman, NWEA, The Netherlands“ EWEA OFFSHORE 2009 was an impressive event and a welcome sign of optimism and enthusiasm about the sector’s future.” European Commission “ EWEA OFFSHORE 2011 event is the prime event to establish Mainstream as a leader in Offshore wind. With all the key players under one roof, we aim to advance our plans for the offshore supergrid.”Mainstream Renewable Power, IrelandNUMBER OF PARTICIPANTS AT EWEA OFFSHORE EVENTSSource: EWEA*Estimate1SNAPSHOT OF EWEA OFFSHORE 2011EWEA OFFSHORE 2011: THE OPPORTUNITYGain competitive advantage by reaching the top global wind energy professionals. n Enhance your position and play a leading role in the fast growing offshore wind market  n Showcase your initiatives, products and solutions to a receptive and targeted audience of professionals n Entertain existing clients and generate significant new business contacts during social events n Besides wind, meet with visitors from all other offshore-related industries: ship building, remote site management, sub-marine infrastructure and components…EWEA OFFSHORE 2009 gathered a record figure of almost 5,000 participants from 36 countries 2FACTSHEETEWEA OFFSHORE 2011: the world’s largest offshore wind energy conference and exhibitionDate 29 November – 1 December 2011 City Amsterdam, The Netherlands Venue RAI AmsterdamEWEA, the European Wind Energy Association, organises its offshore wind conference and exhibition once every two years. n Over 7,000 participants n Over 250 exhibitors on 8,000 m² exhibition space n 100 high-level speakers during three-day conference sessions n Three high-profile social eventsMake the sponsoring of the EWEA OFFSHORE 2011 a key part of your marketing plan in order to associate your corporate identity with the fast growing offshore wind energy industry. MARKETING CAMPAIGNA strong marketing campaign will reach over 2,000,000 people and will engage thousands of targeted professionals. Key marketing tools that will secure enhanced visibility for EWEA OFFSHORE 2011 include: n Almost 100 print adverts in leading wind energy magazines reaching professionals in Europe, Asia Pacific and Americas n Special reports, pre-show editorials and printed supplements in over 10 specialised offshore wind energy publications n Customised adverts plan for related offshore energy and marine industries n Continuous eight-month presence in all major online portals of wind energy and offshore professionals n Advertising in business press and outdoor sitesin key locations with focus in the Netherlands n Distribution of event promotional materials, visibility and one-to-one promotion at all major wind energy and offshore related events in 2011JOB POSITION SECTORATTENDEES PROFILE AT EWEA OFFSHORE 2009OthersConsultantSales –Marketing –AdministrationPurchasingOperations andMaintenanceEngineeringSeniorManagementAssociationsOperationsand maintenanceUtility –power generationR&D – University– InstitutesWind turbinemanufacturersProjectdevelopersOthersServiceprovidersComponentsSource: EWEA3SPONSOR CATEGORIESBRONZE SPONSORUp to € 50,000Any sponsorship opportunity up to € 50,000 will allow you to benefit from the EWEA Sponsor label and adjust your engagement according to your priorities and budget.The EWEA sponsor label is comprised of the following visibility benefits: n Prominent logo placement on the EWEA OFFSHORE 2011 website n Logo in the sponsors section of the printed event guide (distributed to over 2,000 conference delegates onsite) n Logo in the sponsors section of the printed exhibition catalogue (distributed to over 7,000 participants onsite) n Logo included in official powerpoint presentations at the beginning and at the end of each conference session n Your company’s promotional materials distributed at the dedicated sponsors corner at the event n Logo on the “Thank you sponsors” banner, placed in the registration area n Complimentary sponsor delegate pass with full access to the conference, exhibition and side events for any sponsorship above € 10,000GOLD SPONSOR€ 50,000 to € 100,000Gold sponsorship is a combination of opportunities (materials and/or facilities) and social events that maximise your exposure to delegates, exhibitors and visitors throughout the event.The overall investment ranges from € 50,000 to € 100,000 and is highly customised to your needs.On top of the EWEA sponsor benefits, as a Gold sponsor you will receive: n A full page advertisement in the exhibition catalogue (distributed to over 7,000 participants onsite) n Additional branding opportunities in key areas of the exhibition floor n Organisation of a press conference during the eventTogether with the EWEA Sponsor label, benefit from a sponsorship category that best suits your level of investment4Contact Christi Newman to discuss any further customised sponsorship opportunities: cne@ewea.org, +32 2 213 18 07CONFERENCE RECEPTIONDate Tuesday 29 November 2011 Time 19:00 – 21:30 Target All conference delegatesVISIBILITY(in addition to the EWEA Sponsor label benefits listed on page 3) n Banners at the event venue (to be supplied by sponsor and approved by EWEA) n Logo on invitations distributed to all conference delegates (2,000 pieces) n Logo and hypertext link on the event’s website (social event section) n Logo acknowledgment in the printed event guide distributed to 2,000 conference delegates onsite (social event section) n Opportunity to provide branded materials and/or gifts to conference reception attendeesKEY BENEFITS n Interact with the leading wind energy professionals n Convey your corporate messages during a customised, pleasant and memorable eventOTHER HIGH-PROFILE SOCIAL EVENTS AVAILABLEStand reception (Reception on sponsor stand for 1,000 people, Tuesday 29 Nov 2011, 17:00 – 18:00) € 12,000 Exhibition and poster reception (2,000 people, Wednesday 30 Nov 2011, 17:00 – 18:00) € 30,000Connect and share expertise with 1,000 key players that shape the European offshore wind energy industryConfirmed sponsor:5Contact Christi Newman to discuss any further customised sponsorship opportunities: cne@ewea.org, +32 2 213 18 07CONFERENCE DINNERA highly anticipated evening event at EWEA OFFSHORE 2011 Date Wednesday 30 November 2011 Time 19:30 – 23:00 Target Top 500 wind energy executivesExclusive seated dinner organised in a spectacular venue, providing the perfect opportunity to strengthen business relationships and raise brand awareness among top executives.VISIBILITY(in addition to the EWEA Sponsor label benefits listed on page 3) n Banners in dinner area and entrance (to be supplied by sponsor and approved by EWEA) n Sponsor information point n Logo on dinner tickets (500 pieces) and menu cards distributed on all tables n Logo and hypertext link on the event’s website (social event section) n Logo acknowledgment in the printed event guide distributed to 2,000 conference delegates onsite (social event section) n Two tables with priority seating for you and your VIP guests n Up to five complimentary conference dinner ticketsINVESTMENT € 30,000KEY BENEFITSAs the sponsor of the evening, you will be able to: n Invite your VIP guests to the exclusive sponsor table n Get a public acknowledgment from EWEA during the dinner n Engage 500 leading decision makers with your brand6Contact Christi Newman to discuss any further customised sponsorship opportunities: cne@ewea.org, +32 2 213 18 077Contact Christi Newman to discuss any further customised sponsorship opportunities: cne@ewea.org, +32 2 213 18 07WELCOME COFFEESAn instant boost for a delegate’s busy dayOne welcome coffee available daily to all participants and served in the poster area.VISIBILITY(in addition to the EWEA Sponsor label benefits listed on page 3) n Banners (to be supplied by sponsor and approved by EWEA) n Branded sugar and/or napkins (to be supplied by sponsor) n A display table to distribute leaflets and commercial brochures from (to be supplied by sponsor)NOTE: the above branding will be displayed during the specific function, not on a permanent basis. INVESTMENTfor three days € 18,000for one day € 8,000KEY BENEFITS n Receive immediate visibility at a key time of the day n Get delegates up and going for the conference day by offering Viennese pastries, tea, coffee and fruit juiceIncrease your brand visibility by placing banners throughout the poster area, distributing your presentation materials and interacting with participants to wish them a great start to their day. Invite them to prolong the experience and taste a special coffee blend at your own stand during the event.LUNCHES AND COFFEE BREAKSLunch and two coffee breaks (one in the morning – one in the afternoon) will be offered to conference delegates and exhibitors each day during the eventThe dedicated catering areas are strategically placed throughout the exhibition area in order to gather as much traffic as possible.KEY BENEFITS n Associate your brand with an enjoyable networking occasion for delegates and exhibitors between two conference sessions and during lunch n Make this area your very own special hospitality lounge n Together with EWEA, select the best customisation that meets your company requirements in terms of comfort, prestige and imageVISIBILITY(in addition to the EWEA Sponsor label benefits listed on page 3) n Banners (to be supplied by sponsor and approved by EWEA) n Branded sugar and/or napkins (to be supplied by sponsor) n Leaflets distributed in the catering areas (to be supplied by sponsor) n Logo on walls surrounding the catering areasNOTE: the above branding will be displayed during the specific function, not on a permanent basis. The hanging banners will be displayed together with other banners. INVESTMENTLunch for three days € 25,000Coffee breaks for three days € 20,0008Contact Christi Newman to discuss any further customised sponsorship opportunities: cne@ewea.org, +32 2 213 18 079Contact Christi Newman to discuss any further customised sponsorship opportunities: cne@ewea.org, +32 2 213 18 07VISITOR CATERING AREAReach the highest traffic in the venueFood available for all participants (delegates, exhibitors, visitors) at their cost, during the opening hours of the exhibition.VISIBILITY(in addition to the EWEA Sponsor label benefits listed on page 3) n Banners in the area (to be supplied by sponsor and approved by EWEA) n Logo on menus (tbc) n Logo on signage banner indicating the location of the visitor catering area n Branded sugar and/or napkins (to be supplied by sponsor)INVESTMENTfor three days € 15,000KEY BENEFITS n Associate your company with informal networking n Benefit from flexible branding options to best communicate your messages n Add some customised branding initiatives (branded vouchers, invitations to your stand...)Big board Banner – various locations, one side. (Size: 9 x 3 m) € 13,000Exposure towers – square-sized towers three sides for the sponsor and one side for EWEA. (Size: 4 x 1,5m) Only four available.One tower Two towers Four towers€ 8,000 € 12,000 € 20,000 Flag banners – a mix of Sponsor’s flags and EWEA flags located in front of the entrances and on the grounds of the RAI. Only one package of eight flags left. € 8,000Confirmed sponsor of one package of eight flagsTriangle sized signs – fixed locations on banner poles throughout the outdoor platform at the venue. Only two available located in front of the Holland entrance. A package contains five signs = 15 posters.€ 6,500per package of 5 signsOUTDOOR SIGNAGEGet the highest amount of exposure through effective signage in strategic locations around the venueKEY BENEFITS Beyond visibility, signage can enhance the experience of the visit. n Help participants find their way easily with efficient directional signage n Make the difference by being the first to welcome participants in strategic locations n Achieve a strong presence with powerful corporate branding More pictures available on request.Scaffolding Banner – a banner attached to scaffolding. These full coloured sides will be covered full length. Only one available. (Size: 20 x 6 x 3 m) € 20,000Entrance Banner – left of the entrance to the Holland complex, underneath the canopy. (Size: 14,5 x 5 m)Confirmed sponsorFacade Banner – positioned on the facade of the Holland Complex. Only three positions available. (Size: 17 x 5 m) € 15,00010Contact Christi Newman to discuss any further customised sponsorship opportunities: cne@ewea.org, +32 2 213 18 0711Contact Christi Newman to discuss any further customised sponsorship opportunities: cne@ewea.org, +32 2 213 18 07EVENT MATERIALSPlace your logo on the official event materials KEY BENEFITS By leveraging a wide choice of event materials where your corporate logo will have the highest visibility you will: n Gain exposure n Drive brand awarenessGet the highest visibility in key locations inside the venue Markers for conference delegates (2,500 pieces) € 7,000Hand cleaning gel (7,000 pieces) € 7,000Candies (7,000 pieces) sponsor logo exclusivity, available at various distribution points throughout the venue during the event € 7,000T-shirts hostesses € 5,000 Visitor bags (5,000 pieces) Confirmed sponsorBadge ribbons for conference delegates (2,500 pieces) Confirmed sponsorBadge ribbons for visitors and exhibitor staff (5,000 pieces) Confirmed sponsorDelegate bags (2,500 pieces) Confirmed sponsorBadges for all participants (7,000 pieces) Confirmed sponsorEvent guide (2,500 pieces) logo on front cover and footer of all pages, one page advert on inside front cover € 20,000Add a branded bookmark to the event guide € 5,000Water bottles (14,000 pieces)sponsor logo exclusivity, available at various distribution points throughout the venue during the event € 20,000USBs for conference delegates (2,500 pieces) content/insert is either exclusive or shared with other sponsors from € 15,000Electronic inserts (2,500 pieces)electronic file to be supplied by sponsor; information uploaded onto the official USB for conference delegates € 2,000Pens for conference delegates (2,500 pieces) € 10,000 Note pads for conference delegates (2,500 pieces) € 10,000INDOOR SIGNAGEEXHIBITION AREAConnecting corridor branding of the connecting corridor (Size 1,86 x 2,6 m) between Holland Complex (Halls 9, 10 and 11) and Elicium. Customised branding running the length of the corridorfrom € 15,000 depending on requirementsIlluminated poster columns 1 side for EWEA signage and 1 side for sponsor signage€ 15,000 for 10 signsBranded escalator handrails connecting the different building levels and the conference area to the exhibition area€ 10,000 per unitREGISTRATION AREA AND CLOAKROOMAll banners provided by sponsor upon EWEA approval. Placement included.Big round banner Only one position available (Size: 7m in diameter) € 15,000Branded registration desks € 15,000Exclusive cloakroom package including branded cloakroom counters, 2,000 branded wardrobe tickets and opportunity to display and distribute sponsor material in the area € 15,000Branded cloakroom counters € 10,000Hanging bannershanging banners in the foyers 9, 10 and 11 (Size 5 x 2 m) € 6,000Self-standing banners (four pieces) to the left and right hand sides of the registration area (Size max 0,85 x 2 m) € 3,50012Contact Christi Newman to discuss any further customised sponsorship opportunities: cne@ewea.org, +32 2 213 18 07EVENT FACILITIESTarget Over 7,000 participants (delegates, exhibitors, visitors)KEY BENEFITS n Maximise your exposure at very popular and busy service areasTransport cards (2,500 pieces) branded desk in the registration area incl. one free standing banner (1 X 2 m). Distribution of 2,500 one-day tickets to EWEA OFFSHORE 2011 participants (on a first come, first served basis). 20-second film displayed in more than 100 trams covering the whole public transportation network in Amsterdam € 20,000Cyber Café branded area (sponsor logo), logo on directional signage banner (1 piece) for media point, cobranded computer screens (EWEA/sponsor), branded mouse pads (to be supplied by sponsor) € 18,000Job board package branded area (sponsor logo), logo on the website (practical information section), priority listing for the sponsor’s posts, logo on the powerpoint presentation (on loop throughout the event) € 18,000“ For Nordex, a sponsor partnership with EWEA has become an integral part of our marketing mix. Sponsoring EWEA events offers a high visibility for our brand and an opportunity to reach the most important industry decision makers at the heart of Europe’s wind industry thus contributing to a steady strengthening of our premium brand’s market position.”Felix Losada, Deputy Head of Corporate Communications, Nordex “Using the opportunities provided by EWEA has been a key aspect of our marketing strategy for years.”Jonathan Collings, Group Marketing Manager, RES“We support EWEA in their work to secure a clean energy future and we benefit from getting an effective marketing tool having our logo on the badges.”Gina Nielsen, Marketing Coordinator, A2SEARelaxation area branded area (sponsor logo), logo on directional signage banner (one piece) € 15,000Interactive floor plan sponsor logo on the event website (exhibition tab/pages: interactive overview and interactive individual halls). Logo on personalised diary (when sent or printed) Confirmed sponsorContact Christi Newman to discuss any further customised sponsorship opportunities: cne@ewea.org +32 2 213 18 07All EWEA Events are organised by the Industry for the Industry and represent real value for money:EVERY EURO SPENT ON THESE EVENTS IS PUT TO WORK PROMOTING WIND ENERGYwww.ewea.org/offshore2011EWEA lead sponsorsLast updated: 13 April 2011By: JQ