ABIC 2002 SASKATOON, SK SEPT. 15-18 SPONSORSHIP OPPORTUNITIES, BENEFITS & ENTITLEMENTS NEW TO ABIC 2002 1) Co-Hosted Monday Night Hospitality "Convergence" Event - (This event will be organized by the ABIC 2002 Event Coordinator and is cost-inclusive) 2) Use of a private meeting/business area at the conference site (Exclusive to Joint Venture & Diamond Level Sponsors) General Benefits & Entitlements Joint Venture Level ($50,000+) - Opportunity to Chair 3 sessions - Custom on-site recognition program (high visibility signage, opportunity to display pre-approved corporate banner on-site, verbal recognition throughout the program) - Co-Identification with ABIC Foundation, Ag-West Biotech Inc. (host) and other hi-valued sponsors on: - Conference Delegates Bags - Final conference program "pull-out" schedule of events - Early and final registration list of delegates and exhibitors - 5 invitations to Premier's Invitational Breakfast - 5 complimentary conference registrations - (Single Registration Value of $700 "Early Bird" rate) plus 1 additional complimentary registration for each additional $5,000 above $50,000 - 2 Complimentary 10' X 8' exhibit booths (double booth space - Valued at $2500 + GST = $2675.00) and Individual publication table to display and distribute company publications - Full-page, four-colour advertisement (supplied by sponsor) in final program - Premium Placement - Hot-link from the ABIC 2002 home page-60-word profile with logo - Profile of Organization in final program - 400-word profile - Recognition in all media releases and marketing material (print and electronic) - Recognition in promotional brochures and documents (print and electronic) - Recognition Award - Express registration and conference check-in. Please note: At the Joint Venture Level, we are open to negotiation and are willing to work with you to customize and individualize this level of sponsorship. ABIC DIAMOND LEVEL SPONSORSHIP Benefits & Entitlements Cash sponsorship $15,000 and over - Opportunity to chair 2 sessions - Early and final registration list of delegates & exhibitors - Space on publication table to display and distribute company publications - Complimentary 10' X 8' exhibit space (Valued at $1250+GST=$1337.50) - 4 invitations to Premier's Invitational Breakfast - 4 complimentary conference registrations - (Single Registration Value of $700 "Early Bird" rate) plus 1 additional complimentary registration for each additional $5,000 above $30,000. - One full-page, four-colour advertisement (supplied by sponsor)in final conference program - Hot-link from the ABIC 2002 home page - 50-word profile with logo - Profile of company or organization in final program - 350-word profile - Recognition in all media releases and marketing material (print and electronic) - Recognition in promotional brochures and documents (print and electronic) - Name mentioned throughout conference program - Recognition Award - Opportunity to provide information or promotional item in registration kit - Express registration and conference check-in - Recognition on signage at conference ABIC PLATINUM LEVEL SPONSORSHIP Benefits & Entitlements Cash Sponsorship of $12,000 - $14,999 * Opportunity to chair 1 session - Early and final registration list of delegates & exhibitors - Space on publication table to display and distribute company publications - Complimentary 10' X 8' exhibit space (Valued at $1250+GST=$1337.50) - 3 invitations to Premier's Invitational Breakfast - 3 complimentary conference registrations (Single Registration Value of $700 "Early Bird" rate) - Advertising: 1/2 page black and white (supplied by sponsor) in final program - Hot-link from the ABIC 2002 home page - 40-word profile with logo - Profile of company or organization in final program - 250-word profile - Recognition in promotional brochures and documents (print and electronic) - Recognition in selected media releases - Name mentioned throughout conference program - Recognition Plaque - Opportunity to provide information or promotional item in registration kit - Express registration and conference check-in - Recognition on signage at conference ABIC GOLD LEVEL SPONSORSHIP, Benefits & Entitlements Cash Sponsorship of $9,000 - $11,999 - Complimentary 10' X 8' exhibit space (Valued at $1250+GST=$1337.50) - 2 invitations to Premier's Invitational Breakfast - 2 complimentary conference registrations (Single Registration Value of $700 "Early Bird" rate) - Advertising: 1/4 page black and white (supplied by sponsor) in final program - Hot-link from the ABIC 2002 home page - 30-word profile with logo - Profile of company or organization in final program - 200-word profile - Recognition in promotional brochures and documents (print and electronic) - Recognition in selected media releases - Name mentioned throughout conference program - Recognition Plaque - Opportunity to provide information or promotional item in registration kit - Express registration and conference check-in - Recognition on signage at conference ABIC SILVER LEVEL SPONSORSHIP Benefits & Entitlements Cash Sponsorship of $6,000 - $8,999 - Complimentary 10' X 8' exhibit space (Valued at $1250+GST=$1337.50) - 1 invitation to Premier's Invitational Breakfast - 1 complimentary conference registration (Single Registration Value of $700 "Early Bird" rate) - Advertising: business card size black and white (supplied by sponsor) in final program - Hot-link from the ABIC 2002 home page - 20-word profile with logo - Profile of company or organization in final program - 150-word profile - Recognition in promotional brochures and documents (print and electronic) - Recognition in selected media releases - Name mentioned throughout conference program - Recognition Plaque - Opportunity to provide information or promotional item in registration kit - Express registration and conference check-in - Recognition on signage at conference ABIC BRONZE LEVEL SPONSORSHIP Benefits & Entitlements Cash Sponsorship of $3,500 - $5,999 - 1 complimentary conference registration (Single Registration Value of $700 "Early Bird" rate) - Hot-link from the ABIC 2002 home page - logo only - Profile of company or organization in final program - 100-word profile - Recognition in promotional brochures and documents (print and electronic) - Recognition in selected media releases - Name mentioned throughout conference program - Recognition Plaque - Opportunity to provide information or promotional item in registration kit - Express registration and conference check-in - Recognition on signage at conference ABIC CONTRIBUTOR LEVEL SPONSORSHIP Benefits & Entitlements Cash Sponsorship of $1,000 - $3,499 (includes In-Kind spon- sorships) - Hot-link from the ABIC 2002 home page - logo only - Identification of Company or organization in final program - Recognition in promotional brochure and selected documents (print and electronic) - Recognition on signage at conference - Name mentioned throughout conference program - Recognition Certificate FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Lucille Richardson, Conference Coordinator, The Atrium at Innovation Place, #101-111 Research Dr., Saskatoon, SK Canada S7N 3R2 Phone: (306) 683-2242 Fax: (306) 683-2264 E-Mail: abic@abic.net (11/26/01)