Sponsorship Opportunities
INFORMS invites you to maximize your company’s visibility through these sponsorship opportunities. We expect the conference to draw 600+ quantitative/analytic practitioners—including senior level managers from leading industries as well as leading academics—for three days of intensive learning and networking.
Sponsor Benefits
All sponsors receive the following recognition, in addition to any specific visibility that may be associated with their event/item:
• Company listing and logo on the front page and sponsor page of the conference website.
• Logo and acknowledgement in the printed meeting program, distributed to all attendees.
• Prominent signage with company logo at the sponsored event or, for registration materials, at the conference registration desk.
Conference Registration Bag
$7,000 - SOLD
Sponsored by SAS
Every attendee receives a high-quality conference bag—imprinted with your logo and the INFORMS logo. People carry the bag wherever they go, providing walking advertisements for your company.
Recognition: benefits listed above, plus your company logo on the conference bag.
Wireless Internet
$6,000
Wireless Internet will be available in all session rooms, the Exhibit Hall and all other meeting space when you sponsor this option.
Recognition: benefits listed above, plus your logo will appear on signs outside each meeting session room.
Executive Forum – Sunday/Monday
$5,000 - SOLD
Sponsored by the University of Michigan, Tauber Institute for Global Operations
This expanded program for VP- and C-Level Executives provides decision makers with a bottom-line understanding of how business analytics and O.R. are used to drive better organizational decisions. Featuring a networking reception sponsored by the INFORMS Board of Directors on Sunday evening; exclusive “speed-dating” interviews with business executives who successfully operate analytics programs on Monday morning; an executive-level panel discussion; and VIP seating at the Edelman Award Gala.
Recognition: benefits listed above, plus recognition signage at the reception and panel discussion, complimentary use of the conference registrant email list via INFORMS list vendor, and invitations for two company representatives to the VIP reception.
Online Proceedings
$4,000 - SOLD
Sponsored by Northwestern University
Presentation slides for all sessions on the program will be accessible online to conference registrants, where they can reference presenters’ information during the conference and for months afterwards.
Recognition: benefits listed above, plus your company logo and a one-page ad on the online page.
Portfolio Pads
$3,000 - SOLD
Sponsored by AIMMS (Paragon)
Each attendee will receive a portfolio with quality stitched edges, a fully lined writing pad, an inside sleeve and business card pocket. Portfolio will be used throughout the conference for session note taking.
Recognition: benefits listed above, plus your company logo on the portfolio.
Conference Lanyards
$4,000 - SOLD
Sponsored by Logility
Every attendee will display your company logo on the canvas badge holder they wear all during the meeting. A perfect way to gain visibility for your company and also display your support of the Conference.
Recognition: benefits listed above, prominent signage at the registration area.
Welcome Reception - Sunday
$4,000 - SOLD
Sponsored by Deloitte
Co-host the Welcome Reception with INFORMS as we greet conference attendees. An elegant menu of hors d’oeuvres will be served.
Recognition: benefits listed above, plus the opportunity for company representatives to greet guests on arrival at the event.
Birds-Of-A-Feather Discussion Groups – Monday
$3,000
Join us in hosting these popular discussion/networking groups on Monday afternoon. Beer and munchies will be served. The groups will be facilitated by conference committee members and focus on a selection of “hot” topics in the field.
Recognition: Benefits listed above, plus the opportunity for company representatives to greet guests on arrival and join the discussion groups.
Lunches on Monday and Tuesday
Monday Lunch sponsored by GAMS Development Corp.
Tuesday Lunch sponsorship available $3,000
Sit-down networking luncheons both Monday and Tuesday. Each table will be hosted by a conference speaker or INFORMS leader who will facilitate discussion.
Recognition: benefits listed above, plus the opportunity for company representatives to greet guests on arrival at the event.
INFORMS Professional Colloquium
$6,000 - Co-Sponsors Invited
Co-Sponsored by PROS Pricing
Co-Sponsored by SAS
Support this interactive colloquium designed to help practice-oriented master’s and PhD students transition into successful real-world careers. This full-day, intensive program provides analytics students with the “softer” and “higher-level” skills necessary for business success. This is a great opportunity to increase awareness of your company among top quantitative talent, soon to be on the job market.
Recognition: at the $1,000 level and higher, benefits listed above and signage in the colloquium meeting room.
Refreshment Breaks
Each $1,000
Monday Morning Break sponsored by
LINDO Systems
Tuesday Morning Break sponsored by
AMPL
Be there and be recognized when attendees flock to the refreshment buffets for coffee breaks (one-half hour) held in the exhibit hall.
Recognition: benefits listed above.
Get the maximum exposure for your sponsorship support. Make your selection today and your company will be listed on the conference web site. Contact Sandy Owens for more information; sandy.owens@informs.org |
