Sponsorship Opportunities
We invite you to maximize your organization's visibility before, during and after the ALIO-INFORMS 2010 International Meeting through these sponsorship opportunities. With Buenos Aires as its exciting setting, this prestigious meeting will draw a truly international attendance. Your organization will reach not only the 900+ operations research and management science professionals projected to attend the meeting, but also the more than 25,000 individuals who visit the meeting web site and receive our promotional materials.

Below is a list of sponsorship opportunities. Ideas for other events, items or activities are welcome. Contact Irene Loiseau, irene@dc.uba.ar, or Sandy Owens, sandy.owens@informs.org for additional options.

LEADERSHIP SPONSORS
$10,000 and Above
These premier donors provide leadership support and are considered partners in the success of the meeting. They are accorded high-level recognition and visibility on a continuing basis, including:
• Special designation as a Leadership Sponsor in all sponsor recognition mechanisms, including meeting website, signage and printed media.
• Logo on the front page of the meeting web site, plus logo on the sponsor page.
• Hyperlink from the meeting website to your website.
• Logo in a full-page advertisement in OR/MS Today, the INFORMS professional news magazine, with a readership of 15,000.
• Recognition in the INFORMS broadcast eNews distributed to 10,000 INFORMS members.
• Logo and formal acknowledgment in a full-page tribute in the printed meeting program, distributed to all attendees.
• Prominent signage with logo at the sponsored event.
• Prominent placement in the sponsor recognition display, located in a high-traffic area at the meeting site.
Acknowledgment of support for a specific high-visibility activity at the meeting, plus any special visibility related to the event.
 

GENERAL SPONSORS
Select from sponsorship opportunities at contribution levels below $10,000 to reach OR/MS professionals at this premier international meeting. Sponsorship can be especially successful for companies new to the OR/MS market or those with new or improved products to introduce.
 
Sponsors receive the following recognition, in addition to any specific visibility that may be associated with their event:
• Logo on the front page of the meeting web site, plus logo on the sponsor page.
• Hyperlink from the meeting website to your website.
• Logo in a full-page advertisement in OR/MS Today, the INFORMS professional news magazine, with a readership of 15,000.
• Logo and formal acknowledgment in a full-page tribute in the printed meeting program, distributed to all attendees.
• Prominent signage with logo at the sponsored event.
• Acknowledgment in the sponsor recognition display, located in a high-traffic area at the meeting site.

 
SELECT FROM THESE OPPORTUNITIES:
 
Welcome Reception
$10,000 Co-Sponsors Invited
Scheduled for Sunday, June 6, the Welcome Reception is the first opportunity for conference attendees to come together for good food and camaraderie.This event will serve as the social gathering place for about 1,000 OR professionals from around the world who are eager to connect with old friends and meet new ones. The event will be held in the majestic Salón de Los Pasos Perdidos at the University of Buenos Aires Law School.
Recognition: Leadership benefits listed above, plus prominent signage at the reception.
 
Registration Bag
$10,000 - SOLD
Sponsored by IBM
Put your logo on the bag that every attendee receives, carries around during the meeting and takes home. It's long-term visibility for you and your affiliation with OR/MS professionals.
Recognition: Leadership benefits listed above, prominent signage at the registration area.
 
Badge Holders
$5,000
Every one of the 1,000+ attendees will display your logo, along with the meeting logo, on the colorful canvas badge holder worn all during the meeting. A perfect way to gain visibility for your and also display your support of the ALIO-INFORMS meeting.
Recognition: General sponsor benefits listed above, prominent signage at the registration area all week.
 
Refreshment Breaks
$1,000 - Multiple Opportunities
Sponsored by LINDO Systems, Inc.
Be there and be recognized when attendees flock to the refreshment buffets for coffee.
Recognition: General sponsor benefits listed above, plus logo/signage at the sponsored break.
 

Get the maximum exposure for your sponsorship support.
Make your selection today and your company will be listed on the meeting web site.

Contact Irene Loiseau, irene@dc.uba.ar, or Sandy Owens, sandy.owens@informs.org, 1-800-343-0062 or 401-722-2595 x203