Sponsors

INFORMS invites you to maximize your company’s visibility at the second annual INFORMS applications conference through these sponsorship opportunities. The 2001 INFORMS Conference on OR/MS Practice was an unqualified success, attracting 300 attendees, including senior level managers from leading industries. We expect the 2002 conference to draw 300-400 quantitative/ analytic practitioners—primarily from industry—for two 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 on the front page of the conference Web site.
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.

Presentation slides and notes 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.

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 (with refreshments)
Monday, 5:30-6:20pm
$1,500

Join us in hosting these discussion/networking groups on Monday afternoon. Beer and munchies will be served. The groups are 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
Monday, May 20, 6:30-8:00pm
$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.

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.

Be there and be recognized when attendees flock to the refreshment buffets for coffee breaks (one-half hour) held in the exhibit hall.

Get the maximum exposure for your sponsorship support. Contact Sandy Owens sandy.owens@informs.org to make your selection today and your company will be listed on this web site.

For more information, contact Sandy Owens: 800-343-0062 or 401-274-2525 ext. 203, sandy.owens@informs.org, INFORMS, One Richmond Square, Providence, RI 02906.