USA BRANCH OF THE INTERNATIONAL FISCAL ASSOCIATION2020 ANNUAL CONFERENCE

ANDJOINT MEETING OF THE US AND CANADA BRANCHES

FEBRUARY 26 – 28, 2020 | BOSTON

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GOLD $18,000• 1 8’x10’ exhibit booths with first priority of location• Logo listed on IFA USA annual conference website• Link between conference website and sponsor’s website• Banner ad on IFA USA website in 2020 for 2 weeks prior to the conference• Advance list of registered delegates• Use of designation as IFA USA conference sponsor on corporate advertising until August 31, 2020• Onsite signage recognition• 2 full meeting registrations• 2 exhibit area passes

SILVER $13,000• 1 8’x10’ exhibit booth with second priority of location• Logo listed on IFA USA annual conference website• Link between conference website and sponsor’s website• Banner ad on IFA USA website in 2020 for 1 week prior to the conference• Advance list of registered delegates• Use of designation as IFA USA conference sponsor oncorporate advertising until August 31, 2020• Onsite signage recognition• 1 full meeting registrations• 1 exhibit area pass

BRONZE $7,000• Logo listed on IFA USA annual conference website• Link between conference website and sponsor’s website• Advance list of registered delegates• Use of designation as IFA USA conference sponsor on corporate advertising until August 31, 2020• Onsite signage recognition• 1 full meeting registration

CORPORATE BREAKFAST SESSIONS $6,000• Sponsors are able to create their own content for these Breakfast Sessions• Advance list of registered delegates

FRIEND $3,500• Logo listed on IFA USA annual conference website• Link between conference website and sponsor’s website• Advance list of registered delegates• Onsite signage recognition

EXHIBIT BOOTH $2,500• 1 8’x10’ exhibit booth if available • 1 exhibit area pass

AVAILABLEOPPORTUNITIES

GOLDDelegate Lanyards

SILVERWednesday Lunch & Speaker

Wednesday Joint Branch Reception

Thursday Lunch & SpeakerWiFi in Exhibit Area and

Meeting RoomsTablet and Smartphone App

BRONZEFriday Lunch

Seminar SessionsRoom Drop

Delegate PadsDelegate Pens

Young IFA Network (YIN) Reception

Women in IFA Network (WIN) Reception

Refreshment BreaksRoom Keys

Thursday Night Dinner

CORPORATE BREAKFAST SESSIONS

Thursday and Friday Breakfast Sessions

Sponsors can also combine several items into one

customized sponsorship package and be recognized

at a higher sponsorship level.

SPONSORSHIP OPPORTUNITIES AT A GLANCE

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ABOUT IFAThe International Fiscal Association is the world’s only non-governmental and non-sectoral international organization dealing with fiscal (tax) matters. Based in Rotterdam since 1938 IFA has provided in conjunction with the activities of each country branch, a blend of comprehensive research of international taxation and the development of programs and initiatives of current practical import.

IFA brings together more than 12,900 tax practitioners from 114 countries and 72 branches. All members of IFA become members by invitation. The membership includes leading tax advisors from the legal and accounting professions, corporate tax executives from multi-national corporations, senior government officials, members of the judiciary, and university professors from around the world. These various groups provide a unique forum for the discussion of current tax developments impacting international transactions and government tax policies, and the study of comparative tax systems.

The objects of IFA are the study and advancement of international and comparative law in regard to public finance, specifically international and comparative fiscal law and the financial and economic aspects of taxation. IFA seeks to achieve these objects through its annual Congresses and the publications related thereto, as well as through tax research, and of course support of the annual meetings and activities of its branches in member countries.

ABOUT THE USA BRANCH OF IFAThe USA Branch of IFA is one of the Association’s largest branches with over 1,000 members. IFA USA is divided into 18 regions, each headed by a Regional Vice President and supported by local committees. During the year the regions have their own regional meetings and webinars.

IFA USA has hosted four world congresses. In addition IFA USA occasionally hosts joint conferences with other country branches. On February 26, 2020 there will be a joint meeting with the IFA Canada Branch followed by our Annual Conference on February 27 and 28. In 2021 the annual conference will be held in Chicago on April 22 and 23, and in 2022, on April 28 and 29 in Washington, D.C.

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CONFERENCE PROFILEOur 2020 Annual Conference will be a joint Branch event with Canada. The location will be the Westin Copley Place Hotel in the heart of the Back Bay area of Boston. As two of the strongest Branches in IFA with significant and frequent cross border tax initiatives we anticipate well over 300 delegates to be attracted to the conference.

Our Boston Host Committee is preparing a program that is sure to attract key representatives from our international corporate tax community particularly in the pharmaceutical and technology sectors. As always we will be inviting the top tax officials from both the IRS and Treasury and other government departments and noted academics.

CONFERENCE MARKETINGOur conference marketing initiatives will be focused on ensuring we build attendance in all of our member segments with emphasis on the New England Chapter and of course IFA Canada members.

Our first initiative was at the IFA Canada 2019 Annual Conference in Montreal, which will be followed by an email campaign throughout the year including the 2019 IFA global Congress in London.

The ifausa.org website will feature specific elements of the conference program as they are confirmed throughout the year and a rolling scroll of our sponsors and exhibitors beginning in September.

NETWORKING ENVIRONMENTOur goal is to provide an enhanced networking environment for our corporate sponsors and delegates. Refreshment breaks will be served in the exhibit area which is right outside the Plenary Session room. Lunch each day will be served in the Ballroom adjacent to our Plenary Room. This will increase the opportunity for our sponsors to meaningfully engage with delegates who are particularly interested in their products, services and solutions.

Our sponsors are welcome to attend all of our seminars, luncheons, receptions, and dinner. We believe that providing an outstanding networking environment is a key element of our annual event.

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SPONSORSHIP OPPORTUNITIES & BENEFITSOur sponsorship properties and exhibiting opportunities will continue to provide exceptional value to the companies that decide to sponsor our Conference.

Sponsors can also combine several items into one customized sponsorship package and be recognized at a higher sponsorship level.

Of special interest are the Corporate Breakfast Sessions that can be scheduled for either Thursday or Friday morning of the Conference. These meetings give corporations a special opportunity to offer a speaker and topic of their choice about a particular issue of thought leadership to our delegates.

EXHIBIT SPACEGold sponsorship includes one 8’ x 10’ exhibit space and first choice of exhibit location. Silver sponsorships include one 8’ x 10’ exhibit space and selection priority based on receipt date of payment. Exhibit space can be secured for a fee of $2,500 if all of the spaces are not reserved by sponsors.

The annual WIN Reception is a popular event

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GOLD SPONSORSHIPS – $18,000 EACH

Entitlements Gold$18,000

GOLD LEVEL• 1 8’x10’ exhibit booth with first priority of location • Logo listed on IFA USA annual conference website • Link between conference website and sponsor’s website • Banner ad on IFA USA website in 2020 for 2 weeks prior to the conference • Advance list of registered delegates • Use of designation as IFA USA conference sponsor on corporate advertising until August 31, 2020 • Onsite signage recognition • 2 full meeting registrations • 2 exhibit area passes • First priority for a Breakfast Session

Delegate Lanyard The sponsor will be recognized on the lanyard. This property has great visibility and brand awareness throughout the Conference.

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SILVER SPONSORSHIPS – $13,000 EACH

Entitlements Silver$13,000

SILVER LEVEL• 1 8’x10’ exhibit booth with second priority of location • Logo listed on IFA USA annual conference website • Link between conference website and sponsor’s website • Banner ad on IFA USA website in 2020 for 1 week prior to the conference • Advance list of registered delegates • Use of designation as IFA USA conference sponsor on corporate advertising until August 31, 2020 • Onsite signage recognition • 1 full meeting registration • 1 exhibit area pass • Second priority for a Breakfast Session

Wednesday Lunch & Speaker Our lunch will feature a speaker that is pertinent to both member branches. As the Luncheon Sponsor, your company will have the opportunity to introduce the speaker. The Sponsor will also have the right to a reserved table for their use to invite their existing and target clients.

Wednesday Joint Branch Reception This is a great opportunity to demonstrate your firm or company’s extensive involvement in cross border taxation issues to both the Canadian and USA market segments. The setting for this event is the renowned Boston Public Library immediately across the street from our headquarters hotel. We expect the vast majority of delegates to attend this event. The sponsor is welcome to enhance their brand profile by providing additional branding elements such as cocktail napkins with the corporate logo or branded promotional gifts and material.

Silver sponsorships continued on next page

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Silver Sponsorships Continued

Thursday Lunch & Speaker Our lunches feature dynamic speakers from the governmental sector. As the Luncheon Sponsor, your company will have the opportunity to introduce the speaker. The Sponsor will also have the exclusive right to one reserved table for their exclusive use to invite their existing and target clients.

WiFi in Exhibit Area and Meeting RoomsThe Westin Copley Plaza has WiFi available in the Exhibit and meeting room areas. The sponsor of the WiFi for the Conference can have the Welcome Page (that opens for login in the Exhibit and meeting room areas) customized to present a sponsor’s logo and once the user either enters a code or clicks on the continue button they can be redirected to the sponsor’s website. This will allow the sponsor to tailor the message to fit their target market.

Tablet and Smartphone AppThe Daily Program will be provided as an app for tablets and smart phones that delegates access in advance of the conference. This is another excellent awareness and tagline option for the right sponsor.

Entrance to the Boston Public Library where the Wednesday Joint Branch Reception will be held

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BRONZE SPONSORSHIPS – $7,000 EACHEntitlements Bronze

$7,000

BRONZE LEVEL• Logo listed on IFA USA annual conference website • Link between conference website and sponsor’s website • Advance list of registered delegates • Use of designation as IFA USA conference sponsor on corporate advertising until August 31, 2020 • Onsite signage recognition • 1 full meeting registration

Friday Lunch Our lunch on Friday incorporates the Annual Meeting of the Association with an opportunity to continue networking with delegates. In that regard the Sponsor will have the exclusive right to one reserved table for their use to invite existing and target clients.

Seminar Sessions (each Seminar Session is a separate sponsorship)There are up to twenty-three Seminar Sessions during our three-day Conference with each of these available for sponsorship. The sponsor will be recognized in the Final Program and through on-site signage. Sponsorship does not include the opportunity to introduce the Session.

Room Drop (one exclusive room drop available on Thursday night)This is an opportunity for a sponsor to have their promotional material deposited by hotel staff in each delegate room. There will be only one item deposited in the rooms each day. The sponsor can decide what promotional material is going to be given to each delegate. The cost of the Room Drop is paid for by the Sponsor.

Delegate Pads This is an opportunity for the sponsor to build awareness of their brand and key corporate message. The corporate logo and/or message will be displayed both on the notepad cover and each page inside.

Refreshment Breaks (each of the 5 Refreshment Breaks is a separate sponsorship)There are five sponsorships available for the Refreshment Breaks Wednesday to Friday. Sponsorship recognition will occur in the Final Program and on signage on the Refreshment Break serving tables.

Bronze sponsorships continued on next page

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Bronze Sponsorships Continued

Delegate PensPens are provided to each delegate and will bear the logos of both the sponsor and IFA USA. Dual logo pens provide a long term brand awareness opportunity and has been a popular sponsorship property at many IFA meetings.

YIN ReceptionOn Thursday Evening in advance of the Conference Dinner Event there will be a Reception for the Young IFA Network (YIN) members at the Westin Copley Plaza Hotel. The Sponsor will be recognized in the Final Program and through Reception signage.

WIN ReceptionOn Thursday Evening in advance of the Conference Dinner Event there will be a Reception for the Women in IFA Network (WIN) members at the Westin Copley Plaza Hotel. The Sponsor will be recognized in the Final Program and through Reception signage.

Room KeysAll guest room keys for IFA delegates at the Westin will have the logo and tag line of the sponsor. This translates into many recognition opportunities each day and is a valuable sponsorship property for a company wanting to achieve enhanced awareness among delegates. The cost of printing and distribution of the room keys is paid for by the Sponsor.

Thursday Night Dinner (4 sponsorships available)The Evening Dinner and Entertainment Event is very popular. There are 4 sponsorship opportunities available to support this great evening in the Fairmont Copley Plaza Hotel.

Entrance to the Fairmont Copley Plaza Hotel where the Thursday Dinner will be held

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FRIEND SPONSORSHIPS – $3,500 EACH

This is a special opportunity for law firms to support the three-day Conference. Friend sponsors will have the following entitlements for this meeting:• Logo listed on the IFA USA website• Link between conference website and sponsor’s website• Onsite signage recognition • Advance list of delegates

CORPORATE BREAKFAST SESSIONS – $6,000 EACH (2 available)

Of special interest are the Corporate Breakfast Sessions that are scheduled for Thursday and Friday Mornings of the Conference. Sponsors will be able to create their own content for these Breakfast Sessions provided there is no conflict with a session topic on the Conference agenda. Sponsors will be given access to the advance delegate registration list 30 days and 15 days before the Conference to invite delegates to their Session.

Each sponsor will be responsible for the cost of food & beverage, audio-visual and room set-up requirements for their own Breakfast Session. Sponsors will be recognized in the Final Program and in onsite signage at the Session.