INFORMS invites you to maximize your company’s visibility through these sponsorship opportunities. We expect the conference to draw close to 400 quantitative/ analytic practitioners—including senior level managers from leading industries—for two days of intensive learning and networking.
Proceedings Book
$4,000
Presentation slides for all 70 sessions on the program are included in this book given to every registrant. Attendees reference the book continually throughout the conference as they select sessions, take notes on the sessions they attend and gather information. The approximately 350-page book also serves as a reference and learning tool after the meeting.
Recognition : benefits listed above, plus your company logo on the front cover and title page, and a one-page ad on the back cover.
Proceedings CD
$3,000
Presentation slides for all 70 sessions on the program are included in this CD given to every registrant. Attendees can reference the CD throughout the conference. The CD will also serve as a reference and learning tool long after the meeting.
Recognition : benefits listed above, plus your company logo on the CD, and a one-page (pdf) ad included in the CD.
Conference Registration Bag
Sponsored by ILOG, Inc.
$3,500
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.
Portfolio Pads
Sponsored by Paragon Decision Technology
$2,500
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. CD of conference proceedings will be inserted inside portfolio.
Recognition : benefits listed above, plus your company logo on the portfolio.
Welcome Reception - Sunday
$3,000
Co-host the Welcome Reception with INFORMS as we greet conference attendees. An elegant menu of heavy hors d’oeuvres will be served along with wine and beer.
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
Sponsored by IBM Business Consulting Services
$1,500
J oin us in hosting these discussion/networking groups on Monday afternoon. Beer and munchies will be served. The groups will be facilitated by conference Advisory Council members (OR/MS practitioners) 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.
Monday Evening Reception
$4,000
(Can be co-sponsored by two companies)
The primary social event of the conference, this reception will feature upscale stroll-around food along with wine and beer.
Recognition : benefits listed above, plus the opportunity for company representatives to greet guests on arrival at the event.
Lunch, Monday and Tuesday
Each $3,000
Sit-down networking luncheons both Monday and Tuesday in the exhibit hall. 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.
Refreshment Breaks
Each $1,000
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.
For more information, contact Sandy Owens: 800-343-0062 ext. 203, sandy.owens@informs.org, INFORMS, 12 Breakneck Hill Rd. #102, Lincoln, RI 02865
Thank you for your support!