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Sponsor & Promotional Items

COMPOSITES is Your Connection to Thousands of Composites Professionals!

Each year, COMPOSITES attracts more than 3,000 industry professionals from every market segment of the composites industry. Throughout all three days of the event, these professionals come together to make purchasing decisions, learn about new products, applications and companies, attend education sessions and network. Be an engaged participant in the industry and its premier event by becoming a COMPOSITES sponsor.
 

COMPOSITES provides sponsors with:

• Your target audience - It is the largest gathering of composites professionals in North America.
• Access to decision makers - 47% of attendees are CEOs/owners/senior managers and 10% are corporate technical and product management professionals. The rest of the attendees hold sales and marketing, research and development, engineering and "other" job functions.
• Cost effective marketing - To increase company awareness, products and services.
• Company and product branding - A great venue to brand your business as a leader in the field.

Platinum Sponsorships

• Opening Welcome Reception - Exclusive Sponsor
  The Opening Welcome Reception is THE event at COMPOSITES 2012. With 1,000 attendees, this event is looked forward to and is the largest networking opportunity at the Show. It's sure to be a not to miss event! This exclusive sponsorship includes branding and recognition at the event and in all reception promotions.

Gold Sponsorship Opportunities

• Ace Competition - Exclusive Sponsor
  Demonstrate your commitment to innovation by sponsoring the ACE Awards. These Awards recognize achievements and innovations in composite manufacturing. ACE awards are presented at the Awards Luncheon, and the winners are announced by the Sponsor. The sponsorship also includes the company logo on all ACE promotions and references throughout the year.
  
  
• CM Show Daily - Exclusive Sponsor
  Each day, CM Magazine staff produces a Show Daily that is handed to all delegates as they enter the exhibit hall and educational programming. The Show Daily provides information on the day's activities, stories on the exhibit hall activities and education sessions. Sponsorship includes event staff wearing a tee-shirt with your logo, and your company's advertisement and logo in the Show Daily.
  
  
• Registration Bag
  What is the one item needed when walking the Exhibit Hall - a bag! Have your company logo printed on the registration bag received by all attendees. This is an exclusive sponsorship and includes the cost of an eco-friendly registration bag.
  
  
• Registration Refreshments
  Provide refreshments to attendees during peak registration times on Tuesday and Wednesday. This sponsorship includes signage and recycled disposable cups and napkins with your company logo. Combine this with a sponsorship of the column wraps near registration to really make an impression! 
  
  
  
• Prize Closing Raffle
  Sponsorship includes the highlight give-away of the show, with all raffle give-aways taking place in your booth.
  

Silver Sponsorship Opportunities

• Awards Luncheon
  Historically, this event attracts between 500-800 people. Attendance to the event is included in all full conference registrations, and all other attendees are able to purchase a ticket to the event. The Awards Luncheon is one of the shows pivotal networking events, and highlights and honors the industry’s best and brightest, including ACE & Pinnacle Award winners, ACMA's Lifetime Achievement, and Composites Hall of Fame and President’s Award winners. Sponsors receive signage recognition, one reserved table, 10 lunch tickets (to be given to registrants only), pre and post attendee list, company literature distribution at luncheon, and recognition throughout the year.
  
  
• Badge Lanyard Holders - Exclusive Sponsorship
  Your logo is printed on every lanyard, worn around the neck of every attendee.  Includes the cost of eco-friendly lanyards. 
  
  
• Banners
  Hang your company logo or artwork in the common areas to increase branding and recognition. There are many banner locations and sizes available, from near the session rooms, outside the exhibit hall, and in walkways leading to the event.  You can use your own banner or have us produce one for you. For more information, contact Ryan Brown at rbrown@acmanet.org or 703-682-1655.
  
  
• CD of Presentations
  Presentations from the educational programming at COMPOSITES 2012 are provided to all attendees on a conference CD.  Your company logo and website address is provided on the CD label.
  
  
• Coffee in ACMA Central Booth
  The ACMA Central Booth provides a lounge area for all attendees and ACMA members.  The booth has information about ACMA products and services.  Sponsorship includes signage by a coffee station in the booth and company logo on disposable cups.
  
  
• Education Sessions or Technical Papers
  Reach a targeted audience specific to your company by sponsoring the programming at COMPOSITES 2012. The sponsorship includes signage at the sessions sponsored, the opportunity to distribute company literature, and a short (2 minute) opportunity to introduce the session and your company to attendees from the podium. Sponsorship includes 5 sessions of your choice. 
  
  
• Escalator Sponsorship
  Have your company logo and information appear at the top and bottom on the escalator leading to education sessions and the exhibit hall.
  
  
• Exhibit Hall Entrance Unit
  Nothing is more visible than the entrance to the Exhibit Hall! It is hard to imagine that not all attendees will pass through the exhibit hall entrance at least once, so have your company branding and artwork on the entrance. Use this as the place to direct attendees directly to your booth, as soon as they enter the hall! For an even larger impact, purchase the floor decal sponsorship as well to really direct them to your booth.
  
  
• Going Green
  COMPOSITES 2012 is working to be as environmentally responsible as we can!  You'll see recycled trashcans, water stations, areas to recycle name badges, and much more! This sponsorship includes signage by these areas, your logo on an Ad in the program promoting what the event is doing to be environmentally responsible, and an eco-friendly water bottle for use throughout the event.
  
  
• Hand Sanitizer
  The media focus on flu season has already begun, so be timely and offer personal 1 oz. sized hand sanitizer bottles to delegates. These will be distributed in each registration bag, and includes your company logo on the bottle.  The sponsorship also includes an insert into the registration bag.
  
  
• Leadership Reception
  This “invitation only” reception is a signature event at COMPOSITES 2012. It is an exclusive reception that attracts around 70-150 of the most influential ACMA members. This year, top up-and-coming leaders in the industry will also be invited.  
  
  
• Specialized Industry Networking Receptions
  Wednesday hosts 6 simultaneous receptions for specific areas in the industry.  Sponsors receive signage, napkins and branding on the bar and food tables, and the opportunity to welcome attendees to the event.
  
  
• Relaxation Station or Exhibit Hall Game
  Take some exhibit hall floor space to provide short massages to attendees, or entice them to a game. Includes a ticket with your logo for all attendees, the space for the activity, and information in the Onsite Show Directory and Program.
  
  
• Show Directory and Program - Cover 4
  Maximize the exposure of your product or services by placing a full-color advertisement in the Show Directory and Buyers Guide distributed to each attendee. The Show Directory and Program includes all information for the event, including special events, exhibitor booth listing, schedule at a glance and education session information. This is a critical tool referred to throughout the day by attendees.
  
  
• Show Name Badges - Exclusive Sponsorship
  Have your company logo or advertisement printed on each and every badge!  The approximate size of the space is 1"x3", and appears at the top of the badge.  This is a very visible sponsorship, seen by each and every attendee.
  
   
• You Are Here Exhibit Hall Map
  Have your company logo and artwork on an oversized map of the exhibit hall.  This is placed as soon as attendees enter the exhibit hall, and shows them where each booth is located.  Highlight your booth location on the map!

Bronze Sponsorship Opportunities

• ACE Competition - Award Category Sponsor
  Demonstrate your commitment to innovation by sponsoring one of the specific ACE Award categories.  These awards recognize achievements and innovations in composite manufacturing.  These awards are given out at the Awards Luncheon, and the Award winners are announced by the Sponsor.  The sponsorship also includes recognition throughout the year on the Show website. Call for available categories.
  
  
• Awards Luncheon - Reserved Table
  Reserve a table at the Awards Luncheon for your customers or employees.  Sponsorship includes 10 tickets to distribute. Please note that tickets may only be distributed to registered attendees.
  
  
• CTT Wall
  The Certified Composites Technician Wall displays the names of all current CCT's. Include your company's artwork on this wall and be seen as a CCT supporter and show your congratulations to those individuals who are committed to composites manufacturing. 
  
  
• Column Wraps Near Exhibit Hall Entrance
  Your company artwork and branding can "wrap" around columns near registration and in the walkway between the exhibit hall and education sessions.  Combine this with a registration refreshment sponsorship for real impact!  Call for pictures and exact locations.
  
  
• Conference Map and Guide - Back Cover
  Have your company ad on the back of the Exhibit Hall map, referred to by all attendees as they navigate the floor.  The size of the Ad is approximately 3.5" x 8" - the entire back page of the map.
  
  
• Exhibit Hall Aisle Sign
  Hang your company logo or artwork in the exhibit hall aisles to direct attendees to your booth!  These signs are hung underneath the aisle signs so they aren't competing with signage directly over other exhibitor booths.  Include your logo or artwork on the sign.  
  
  
• Exhibit Hall Pocket Map Advertisement - Inside Ad
  There is no better way to enhance your exhibit booth than by highlighting your company name, logo and booth number in the map that all attendees use to navigate the exhibit hall. There are limited spots for ads in this publication so ACT FAST!  Includes an approximate 3"x3" space for your logo or artwork.
  
• Registration Bag Insert
  Includes one insert of company collateral. 
  
  
• Show Directory and Program - Cover 2
  Maximize the exposure of your product or services by placing a full-color advertisement in the Show Directory and Buyers Guide distributed to each attendee. The Show Directory and Program includes all information for the event, including special events, exhibitor booth listing, schedule at a glance and education session information. This is a critical tool referred to throughout the day by attendees.
  
  
• Show Directory and Program - Cover 3
  Maximize the exposure of your product or services by placing a full-color advertisement in the Show Directory and Buyers Guide distributed to each attendee.  The Show Directory and Program includes all information for the event, including special events, exhibitor booth listing, schedule at a glance and education session information. This is a critical tool referred to throughout the day by attendees.
  
  
• Standing Signage
  Have signage with your company artwork placed where attendees are walking. These signs are approximately 3 ft wide by 5 ft tall. Call for exact placement locations.
  
  
• Student Author Travel Stipend
  Provide a $500 travel stipend to student authors of presented technical papers.  Stipends are provided on a first requested basis to students who are presenting a technical paper.  Your company is noted to the student, their school and in the onsite Show Directory and Program.
  

Sponsorship Options at Varying Levels

• ACE Competition - Award Category Sponsor
  Demonstrate your commitment to innovation by sponsoring one of the specific ACE Award categories.  These awards recognize achievements and innovations in composite manufacturing.  These awards are given out at the Awards Luncheon, and the Award winners are announced by the Sponsor.  The sponsorship also includes recognition throughout the year on the Show website. Call for available categories.
  

For more information, contact Ryan Brown, Manager, Exhibit and Sponsorship Sales, at rbrown@acmanet.org or 703-525-1673.