January 17-19, 2018€¦ · ONE AIA LANYARD SPONSOR/$4,000 ONE RIA LANYARD SPONSOR/$4,000 ONE MCMA LANYARD SPONSOR/$4,000 HIGH-VISIBILITY OPPORTUNITY Lanyard Sponsor Signage Website

EXCLUSIVE SPONSORSHIP PACKAGES FOR A3 MEMBERS

Informal Networking EventsGlobal Audience

Top Executive AttendeesWorld-class Keynote Speakers

THE #1 ANNUAL NETWORKING EVENT IN AUTOMATION

January 17-19, 2018marriott orlando world centerorlando, florida USA

“The bringing together of Robot, Vision, Motion Control and Motor expertise

at the A3 Business Forum gives the attendee a unique opportunity to gain

valuable technology and business information concerning automation

solutions that can have a positive effect on their every day operations. This

gathering of business and technology professionals allows for learning and

networking in a setting that never disappoints!”

Dean Elkins, Senior General Manager, Yaskawa Motoman

ABOUT THE ANNUAL A3 BUSINESS FORUM

Promote your brand and put your company front and center when top automation executives gather in January 2018.

Exclusively for A3 members, the A3 Business Forum draws global automation leaders and executives from the robotics, machine vision, motion control, and motors industries. A sponsorship at the A3 Business Forum provides a natural introduction for your business to the automation industry.

Networking events extend over three days at Marriott Orlando World Center in Orlando, Florida.

The A3 Business Forum draws attendees from all three of our daughter associations – AIA, MCMA and RIA.


525ATTENDEES

IN 2017

331DIFFERENTCOMPANIES

90%ATTENDEESFROM USA

27%

42%

31%


CHOOSING A SPONSORSHIP

An A3 Business Forum sponsorship marks your company as an industry leader with a visible commitment to the automation industry.

Sponsorship Opportunities

• Lanyards

• Exclusive WiFi

• Exclusive Mobile App

• Breakout Sessions

• Keynote Speaker

• Welcome Reception

• Networking Party

• Meal

• Golf

• First Time Attendee Reception Champagne

• Sustainability

• Fitness

• Live Polling/Q&A

• Post-Event Conference Proceedings

• Advertising

For information on being a sponsor of the A3 Business Forum, contact:

Jim Hamilton +1 (734) [email protected]

ONE AIA LANYARD SPONSOR/$4,000

ONE RIA LANYARD SPONSOR/$4,000

ONE MCMA LANYARD SPONSOR/$4,000

HIGH-VISIBILITY OPPORTUNITY

Lanyard Sponsor

Signage Website Link

Targeted Pre-event

Promotions

Logo

Each association (AIA, MCMA, RIA) will offer attendees individually branded lanyards when they check in to the event. Prominently have your logo appear alongside the association’s logo to be worn by all attendees.

• Logo placement on the designated lanyards, along with the association logo

• Onsite signage at the event

• Logo placement on the sponsor page within the A3 Business Forum mobile app

• Listing within the sponsor page on the A3 Business Forum website

• Sponsorship mentions in targeted pre-event promotions

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ONE WIFI SPONSOR/$5,000

EXCLUSIVE OPPORTUNITY

WiFi Sponsor


Targeted Pre-event

Promotions

Help our attendees stay connected by helping us to offer free WiFi access throughout the event.



• Listing within the sponsor page on the A3 Business Forum website


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ONE AIA BREAKOUT SPONSOR/$2,000

ONE RIA BREAKOUT SPONSOR/$2,000

ONE MCMA BREAKOUT SPONSOR/$2,000

TARGETED OCCASION

Breakout Track Sponsor


Targeted Pre-event

Promotions

Logo

Attendees will meet in individual association groups to discuss targeted topics related to their specific industry – robotics, vision + imaging, or motion control and motors. Sponsor will have their logo prominently displayed with all breakout sessions at the Forum.


• Logo placement on the opening slides for the breakout presentations


• Listing in the sponsor page of the A3 Business Forum website


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FIVE KEYNOTE SPONSORSHIPS AVAILABLE/$3,000 EACH

ON STAGE SPONSORSHIP

Keynote Speaker Sponsors

Alan BeaulieuEconomist

Mike Rayburntwo-time TED Talker and Las Vegas headliner

Eric O‘NeillSecurity expert and the subject of Universal Studios‘ feature film, Breach

SignageIntro Website Link

Targeted Pre-event

Promotions

Logo

Sponsors can pick to sponsor a Keynote speaker of their choice. Sponsorships are available for each Keynote within the 2018 agenda.


• Logo placement on the opening slides for the selected keynote presentation

• Opportunity to introduce your keynote speaker by an executive member of your company (Please limit introductions to 30 seconds or less)




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ONE AIA WELCOME RECEPTION SPONSORSHIPS/$3,500

ONE RIA WELCOME RECEPTION SPONSORSHIPS/$3,500

ONE MCMA WELCOME RECEPTION SPONSORSHIPS/$3,500

HIGH EXPOSURE NETWORKING

For exclusive sponsorship opportunities, please

contact Jim Hamilton at +1 (734) 994-6088.

Welcome Reception Sponsors


Targeted Pre-event

Promotions

Logo

Help us to welcome all of the attendees at the A3 Business Forum’s Welcome Reception on Wednesday night! This event features three receptions giving attendees valuable networking time and sponsors plenty of opportunity for visibility.






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FIVE SPONSORSHIPS AVAILABLE/$7,500 EACH

HIGH EXPOSURE NETWORKING

For exclusive sponsorship opportunities, please

contact Jim Hamilton at +1 (734) 994-6088.

Networking Party Sponsors


Targeted Pre-event

Promotions

Logo

A highly anticipated event every year, the Thursday night Networking Party is a great way for attendees to network and connect with new business contacts and old friends. Sponsors will revel in this high visibility sponsorship and help to give the attendees a night to remember!




• Sponsorship mentions in targeted pre-event promotions pre-event promotions


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UNLIMITED MEAL SPONSORSHIPS AVAILABLE/$3,500 EACH

EXPOSURE THROUGHOUT THE EVENT

Meal Sponsors Attendees will gather for group meals throughout the event. Take advantage of these opportunities to showcase your brand at breakfast, lunch and networking break functions—sponsorship includes all meals for entire event.


• Logo placement in the onsite agenda, handed out to each attendee at the event





Targeted Pre-event

Promotions

Logo

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18 HOLE SPONSORSHIPS AVAILABLE/$250 PER HOLE

AWARDS PRESENTATIONS

Golf Sponsors The golf outing offers sponsorship opportunities that tie your brand to the personal networking that drives the A3 Business Forum.

• Logo placement on the golf cart’s GPS system

• Onsite signage at the awards luncheon






Targeted Pre-event

Promotions

Logo

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ONE SPONSORSHIP/$4,000

PROMINENT LOGO PLACEMENT

Exclusive Mobile App Sponsor


Targeted Pre-event

Promotions

Logo

Attendees will access the A3 Business Forum before, during and after the event for the most up to date information and networking features.

• Custom homepage banner on the main screen of the mobile app





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THREE SPONSORSHIPS AVAILABLE/$1,000 EACH

First Time Attendee Reception Champagne SponsorIntroduce your company to newcomers at the A3 Business Forum by sponsoring the champagne toast at the First Time Attendee Reception.






NEW

TARGETED MARKET ACCESS


Targeted Pre-event

Promotions

Logo

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ONE ROOM KEY CARD SPONSORSHIP/$4,000

HIGH VISIBILITY

Room Key Card Sponsor


Targeted Pre-event

Promotions

Logo

Every attendee will see your company‘s logo over and over again as they use their sponsored room keys throughout their stay.

• Company logo on each attendee’s hotel key card





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ONE SPONSORSHIP AVAILABLE/$5,000

GREEN MARKETING

Exclusive Sustainability/Green Sponsor


Targeted Pre-event

Promotions

Logo

Associate your brand with sustainability by becoming the Green Sponsor at the A3 Business Forum! As an exclusive sponsorship, your brand can take center stage as we aim to make this event more environmentally sustainable each year.


• Logo placement on the sustainability page in the event website

• Logo placement on water bottles to be given to each attendee at registration

• Logo placement at the water stations located through the Forum event hall



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ASSOCIATE WITH FUN

Exclusive Fitness Sponsor


Targeted Pre-event

Promotions

Logo

Help attendees stay active and fit during the A3 Business Forum!

• Company logo on a koozie given out to all golf players and run/walk participants

• Company logo at the sign-in table at Thursday morning’s run/walk

• Company logo on signage at the golf meet-up location



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FOSTER INTERACTION

Live Polling/Q&A Sponsor


Targeted Pre-event

Promotions

Logo

Have your logo prominently displayed on the presentation screen as speakers ask the audience to participate in their session by answering questions and voting in polls throughout the event.

• 1 general industry interest question will be asked before each of the Keynote Sessions – sponsors get to choose 2 of the 4 questions that will be asked

• Company logo on the polling and Q&A display screens in both the general session and breakout rooms



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THREE SPONSORSHIPS AVAILABLE/$1,500

POST-EVENT CONTACT

Post-Event Conference Proceedings Sponsors


Targeted Pre-event

Promotions

Logo

Help make sure attendees have the information shared with them after the Business Forum ends.

• Company logo will be prominently featured on the proceedings download page

• Company logo on email to all attendees approximately one week after the event



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NEW

VISIBILITY AT THE EVENT


Targeted Pre-event

Promotions

Do you have a new product line to showcase? Running a start of the new year price break? Show off your brand and products with A3 Business Forum‘s advertising opportunities.

Digital Sign Advertisement (Static)• A 10-second static advertisement to be displayed on the digital signs located through the Forum event hall• Attendees can click on your advertisement and send you their contact details for follow-up

THREE DIGITAL SIGN ADS AVAILABLE/$1,500 EACH

Digital Sign Advertisement (Video)• A 15-second video advertisement to be displayed on the digital signs located through the Forum event hall• Attendees can click on your advertisement and send you their contact details for follow-up

ONE DIGITAL SIGN VIDEO AVAILABLE/$2,500

Column Wraps• Make sure your brand is front and center when attendees check-in to the event, and throughout the course

of the A3 Business Forum. These columns are located along the registration area and are visible during all networking breaks and as attendees travel to and from sessions and meals.

• 1 Half-Column Wrap to either the direct left or right of the registration desk

TWO COLUMN WRAPS AVAILABLE/$3,000 EACH

Logoed Floor Decal• 22” x 22” decal to be placed on the floor in the main registration/networking break area of the event hall

UNLIMITED FLOOR ADS AVAILABLE/$250 EACH

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January 17-19, 2018€¦ · ONE AIA LANYARD SPONSOR/$4,000 ONE RIA LANYARD SPONSOR/$4,000 ONE MCMA LANYARD SPONSOR/$4,000 HIGH-VISIBILITY OPPORTUNITY Lanyard Sponsor Signage Website