National Strategic Partners
Sponsors
Chorus Call Canada Corp.
CIBC Mellon Trust Company
Computershare and Georgeson
IR Magazine
Thomson Financial
CIRI acknowledges the following organizations that are providing special support for the 2008 Conference.
Sunday's Welcome Reception
Monday's Shareholder/Board Communications session
Monday's Meltdown of the Debt Market/The Credit Crunch...What's Happening? senior roundtable
Tuesday's Board Evaluations senior roundtable
Newspaper Branding
Sunday's Welcome Dinner
Monday's Private Equity Investors and the IRO senior roundtable
Tuesday's Financial and Business Reporting on the Internet session
Tuesday's Globalization of Investor Relations senior roundtable
Conference Bags
Internet Café
Mississauga, ON L5R 4G5
www.broadridge.com
Amrita Williams, Director, Business Development & Sales
amrita.williams@broadridge.com
Phone (905) 507-5261
Fax (905) 507-5350
Broadridge is the trusted leader in financial market solutions.
Our integrated solutions do more than deliver information. They connect the global financial market and its participants through the timely, relevant exchange of information. Leveraging our first-to-market information technology solutions, we bring issuers, banks and brokerage firms, mutual fund managers, and institutional and retail investors together - interactively and cost-effectively.
Managing your investor communication obligations requires more than technology. It demands the experience and expertise that only Broadridge can provide. Our unequalled market intelligence of compliance requirements makes Broadridge the first choice for complete, integrated financial market communication solutions.
Monday's Guidelines for Conference Calls session
Margot L. Jordan
Vice President, Client Services
100 University Ave.
Toronto, ON M5J 2Y1
Phone (416) 263-9514
Fax (416) 981-9679
www.computershare.com
Georgeson
Roy Shanks
Senior Vice President
11th Floor, 100 University Ave.
Toronto, ON M5J 2Y1
Phone (416) 862-8088
Fax (416) 366-2476
www.georgeson.com
Computershare (ASX: CPU) is a global leader in transfer agency, employee equity plans, proxy solicitation and other specialized financial, governance and communication services. Many of the world's largest companies employ our innovative solutions to maximize the value of their relationships with investors, employees, customers and members.
Computershare has approximately 10,000 employees across the world and serves 14,000 corporations and 100 million shareholders and employee accounts in 17 countries across five continents.
For more information, visit www.computershare.com
Georgeson Inc. is the world’s leading provider of strategic proxy and corporate governance consulting services to corporations and shareholder groups working to influence corporate strategy.
Since 1935, Georgeson has specialized in complex solicitations such as hostile and friendly acquisitions, proxy contests and takeover defenses. Georgeson leads more M&A transactions globally than any other firms combined. Georgeson also provides issuers with expertise in corporate events solutions such as post-merger unexchanged holder programs and information agent services.
Georgeson is a Computershare company. For more information, visit the Georgeson Web site at www.georgeson.com
Conference Sponsorship Opportunities
Each year, CIRI hosts Canada’s largest gathering of investor relations professionals – the second largest such gathering in the world. The conference attracts over 350 participants for 3 days of unsurpassed professional development and networking opportunities with both a small cap and senior IR track. CIRI’s 2008 Annual Conference will be held June 15-17 at Fairmont Tremblant in beautiful Mont Tremblant, QC. The theme of this years conference is Investor Relations: Embracing a Changing Environment.
CIRI has gathered together an outstanding line-up of speakers that will attract both the seasoned veteran and those new to the profession. Our fun night will celebrate our 21st year of hosting an annual IR conference.
Become a conference sponsor and you’ll meet Canada’s top IROs and speak directly to the people empowered to make purchasing decisions and vendor selections for their companies. CIRI’s Annual Conference positions you to promote products and services, forge new market relationships and establish your organization as a key supporter of the investor relations community.
To help you make a big impression on our members, CIRI offers a number of ways to showcase your organization and your expertise. In addition, some opportunities are bundled into sponsorship packages to give you premium placement and visibility in all conference activities.
| CONFERENCE PARTNER PACKAGE Only 1 opportunity left! |
This is your opportunity to create and present a conference breakout session (maximum of 4 presenters), with recognition of your partnership in the conference program and all promotional material. The conference workshop will be branded with “Presented by CIRI Conference Partner insert your organization’s name.”
Conference Partners Receive:
- One 8x10 booth in the exhibit hall
- Two conference registrations with full access to all conference activities, except Sunday sports activities
- Printed recognition of partnership in: Conference Program, Conference signage/slideshows and in Newsline
- Three conference attendee lists including complete contact information in advance of conference
- Newsline advertisement, 3 column half page two colour ad in May issue
- Basic Resource Link for one year on the CIRI website
- Feature on CIRI conference web page: 300 word description, company logo, contact information and live link to your website
- Opportunity to provide branded ‘giveaway’ item to conference attendees
| Price: | Breakout Session $20,000 each |
| General Assembly $25,000 each |
| LEVEL ONE CONFERENCE OPPORTUNITIES |
Level One Conference Sponsorship Includes:
- Recognition and identification of sponsor at event
- Opportunity to introduce speaker and/or entertainment where applicable
- One conference registration with full access to all conference activities, except Sunday sports activities
- Printed recognition in: Conference Program, Conference signage/slideshows and in Newsline
- Feature on CIRI conference web page: 300 word description, company logo, contact information and live link to your website
- Three conference attendee lists including complete contact information in advance of conference
- Basic Resource Link for one year on the CIRI website
- Opportunity to provide branded ‘giveaway’ item to attendees
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CONFERENCE DINNER Level one, |
After a full day of learning, attendees gather for an evening of entertainment, speeches and networking. The welcome dinner on the Sunday evening or the theme dinner on Monday are ideal environments to promote your organization in a relaxed and personal atmosphere. These dinners are attended by 90% of the delegates at the conference.
Additional Dinner Sponsorship benefits:
- One additional conference registration with full access to all conference activities, except Sunday sports activities
Price: $20,000 per dinner
| CONFERENCE LUNCHEON Level one, one opportunity available |
Conference Luncheons are working sessions featuring a guest speaker who addresses a subject related to the conference theme. Sponsorship of a luncheon provides an excellent networking opportunity to meet conference attendees and speakers, and visibly demonstrate your support of CIRI.
Price: $13,000 per luncheon
| CONFERENCE BREAKFAST Level one, two opportunities available |
Conference breakfasts are networking opportunities for you and conference delegates. You and your team host special breakfast stations located in the exhibit hall. Breakfast is followed by a plenary session with a keynote speaker where your sponsorship will be recognized.
Price: $7,500 per breakfast
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This is an excellent opportunity to showcase your organizations support of CIRI and its activities. Sponsoring a reception provides a high profile and high-value opportunity to meet and mingle with conference attendees and speakers in an informal relaxed atmosphere. Whether it’s the opening reception on Sunday June 15 or the themed reception on Monday June 16, this is a great way to showcase your organization.
Price: $10,000 per reception
| PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT SESSIONS Level one, two opportunities available |
These two sessions offered on Sunday afternoon target IROs personal development and is an opportunity to show your organizations support of their growth. Your company will have the opportunity to introduce the special guest speakers and be recognized as the sponsor.
This years sessions:
- Public Speaking
- Empowering Yourself
Price: $5,000 each
| NETWORKING BREAKS Level one, three opportunities available |
Networking breaks provide sponsors with a comfortable and informal opportunity to meet conference delegates and speakers. Networking breaks are great opportunities for IROs to meet and speak with their colleagues.
Price: $3,000 each
| ANNUAL GOLF TOURNAMENT Level one, one opportunity available |
Always a popular event, all attendees are invited to participate in the Annual Golf Day and prize reception. It’s a great opportunity to profile your organization and gives you and your team a chance to develop relationships with IROs both on the course and at the reception that follows.
Additional Golf Tournament Sponsorship benefits:
- Complimentary foursome
Price: $13,000
| LEVEL TWO CONFERENCE OPPORTUNITIES |
Level Two Conference Sponsorship Includes:
- One conference registration with full access to all conference activities, except Sunday sports activities
- Printed recognition in: Conference Program, Conference signage/slideshows and in Newsline
- Feature on CIRI conference web page: 300 word description, company logo, contact information and live link to your website
- Three conference attendee lists including complete contact information in advance of conference
- Basic Resource Link for one year on the CIRI website
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The Conference Business Bags are distributed to all delegates and speakers and contain all the conference materials. The bag is customized in the colours of your choice and features the CIRI logo and your logo. Handsomely designed and durable, this bag is always a popular reminder of the CIRI conference and continues to be used by attendees after the event.
Additional Conference Bag Sponsorship benefits:
- One additional conference registration with full access to all conference activities, except Sunday Sports activities
Price: $16,000
| CONFERENCE PROGRAM GUIDE Level two, one opportunity available |
The Program Guide gives conference attendees an at-a-glance final version of the conference agenda outlining sessions, speakers, times, and locations and provides floor plans and maps for quick navigation of the conference site. Your support of CIRI will be visible to all attendees via the Program Guide that is carried throughout the conference and kept for reference afterwards. Your organization’s name and logo will be prominently displayed in each guide.
Price: $8,000
| CONFERENCE HOODIE Level two, one opportunity available |
The official Conference Hoodie is given to each conference delegate upon arrival at the registration desk. Your organization’s logo will be prominently displayed on this quality garment for use during the conference – and afterwards!
Price: $12,000
| CONFERENCE BROCHURE Level two, one opportunity available |
The Conference Brochure provides program and registration information about the CIRI Annual Conference. The printed version is mailed to over 6,000 IR professionals and a PDF version appears on CIRI’s website. Your company’s logo will be prominently displayed in both print and online versions.
Price: $10,000
*Note: This opportunity is only available until January 30, 2008.
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Your name and logo appear on notepads and pens distributed in the conference registration kits and used by attendees at the sessions.
Price: $9,000
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Badge holders worn by each attendee throughout the conference will display your company’s logo.
Price: $10,000
| PROGRAM BINDERS Level two, one opportunity available |
The binder containing all program materials will include your organizations name and logo on the cover and an 8 1/2” x 11” ad inside. To be used during the conference and afterwards.
Price: $8,000
| PLASMA INFORMATION SCREEN Level two, one opportunity available |
As an information resource for delegates, plasma screens will be located in the exhibit area, registration desk and other locations. Your organizations logo will be featured prominently as the sponsor.
Price: $6,000
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All conference attendees receive this branded room key at check-in and use it throughout their stay at the Fairmont Tremblant.
Price: $6,000
| PHOTOGRAPHY Level two, one opportunity available |
Be the official sponsor of the conference photography services and your logo will be prominently displayed. If you have an exhibit booth, photos will be displayed near your booth for delegates to select their favorites.
Price: $6,000
| ADDITIONAL CONFERENCE SPONSORSHIP OPPORTUNITIES |
| GUESTROOM DELIVERIES |
Your item delivered to each attendee’s room with a special message from you along with a “Welcome to the 2008 CIRI Annual Conference” message. It will also display the CIRI logo and your logo.
Price: $3,000 each
Note: CIRI has final approval on material delivered.
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Newspapers delivered to each attendee’s room will be labeled “Welcome to the 2008 CIRI Annual Conference. Your morning newspaper is courtesy of (your organization).” It will also display the CIRI logo and your logo.
Price: $3,000
| GENERAL ASSEMBLY HANDOUTS 4 opportunities available |
At the plenary sessions, one promotional piece at each place setting will ensure each attendee knows about your organization.
Price: $2,000 each
| REGISTRATION KIT SUPPLEMENT |
Ensure each attendee knows about your organization and the services you offer by including one promotional piece in the registration kits.
Price: $1,500
Note: CIRI has final approval on material included in kits.
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A first for CIRI, your company can sponsor the Internet café available to all delegates. Conveniently located close to the registration desk, your organizations logo will be prominently displayed both as a screen saver and with signage throughout the café.
Price: $5,000
| ADVERTISE IN THE CONFERENCE PROGRAM GUIDE |
Place an ad in our program guide that is given to all delegates at the conference.
| Price: | 2 column 1/2 page ad $500 |
| 1 column 1/2 page ad $300 |
| PRE-CONFERENCE ACTIVITIES |
Set in Mont Tremblant, Quebec, the Fairmont and surrounding area offers numerous opportunities to enjoy a bounty of activities ideal for people of all ages and abilities. What a great opportunity for your company to host a fun activity.
| Price: | Rock Climbing $5,000 |
| Biking $4,000 |
Become A Sponsor
Sponsorship opportunities are presented on a first come, first served basis. If you are interested in any of the above opportunities, please fill out and return the Sponsorship Commitment Form. If you have questions regarding sponsorship please contact Sylvia Biggs sbiggs@ciri.org
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