Sponsorship Opportunities

Make an even bigger impact at the conference through available Sponsorship Opportunities. We expect the conference to draw 950+ quantitative/analytic practitioners – including senior level managers from leading industries as well as leading academics – for three days of intensive learning and networking.

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Sponsorship Packages

Platinum

$15,000

Exhibit Space
100-Word Listing Online
Pre-Conference Technology Workshop
Conference 50-Minute Technology Tutorial Session
Two Full Conference Registrations
Two Exhibit Booth-Only Registrations
Recognition at Honors Reception
Remarks at Honors Reception
Two-Page Ad in Gala Program
Recognition at Edelman Gala

Special Edelman Gala Seating
Slide Recognition at Opening Plenary
Two Passes to the Executive Forum
One-time Email Use of Opt-in Participant List – Pre- or Post-Conference
Recognition in INFORMS Membership eNews
Company Recognition in Conference Badge Insert
Logo on Full Page Ad in OR/MS Today
Full page ad in Analytics Magazine
Recognition on Website, Signage, Print, & Mobile App

This level of sponsorship will receive all of the Platinum Sponsor benefits plus their choice of one of the following opportunities:

Executive Forum

The 9th Annual Executive Forum will take place on Sunday, April 15, 2018. This exclusive, invitation-only gathering for senior executives provides a special opportunity to network with colleagues and discuss important issues in analytics. Get exposure to more than 65 senior executives, plus signage with your logo and two executive passes to the Forum. Accordion Sample Description

Conference Mobile App (exclusive) SOLD!

The customized INFORMS Meetings mobile app includes the detailed schedule, abstracts, speaker information, exhibitor listings, floorplans, and more. Hundreds of participants will access the app multiple times before, during, and after the event. You will receive a banner ad on each app page with a link to your website, one scheduled alert/push notification per day, and a designated sponsor app page. Accordion Sample Description

Conference Bag (exclusive) SOLD!

Conference bags will promote your organization to hundreds of attendees each day of the conference. Bags will be distributed at registration and will be used for years to come. The bag will feature your printed logo alongside the conference name and logo.

Track Signage (exclusive) SOLD!

his is a great opportunity for high visibility over four full days of the conference. As a sponsor you will have your full-color, 3” x 5” logo on all meeting room track signs posted outside each session room (12+ rooms) daily.

Lanyard (exclusive) SOLD!

Lanyards put your company’s name around the neck of hundreds of attendees. This sponsorship includes customized badges and colorful lanyards printed with your organization’s logo along with INFORMS Conference branding.

Pad/Notebook (exclusive) SOLD!

Every full-conference attendee at Analytics 2018 will receive a conference notebook at registration. The customized conference notebook will highlight your organization’s logo along with INFORMS Conference branding.

Hotel Key Cards (exclusive)

Get high impact results with this sponsorship! Hotel key cards give your organization the opportunity to provide the full color artwork.

Gold

$10,000

Exhibit Space
Expanded 100-Word Listing on Website
Pre-Conference Technology Workshop
Conference 50-minute Technology Tutorial Session
Two Exhibit Booth-Only Registrations
One Full Conference Registration
Slide Recognition at Opening Plenary

One-time Email Use of Opt-in Participant List – Pre- or Post-Conference
Recognition in INFORMS Membership eNews in March and April
Recognition in Conference Badge Insert
Logo on Full Page Ad in OR/MS Today
Full page ad in Analytics magazine
Recognition on Website, Signage, Print, & Mobile App

This level of sponsorship will receive all of the Gold Sponsor benefits (see the chart) plus your choice of one of these opportunities:

Lunch for One Day (Two Opportunities) One SOLD!

INFORMS provides a sit-down luncheon on Monday, April 16 and Tuesday, April 17 with a keynote speaker. Sponsors will receive their company logo on luncheon welcome slides, verbal recognition during speaker introduction, and a table drop.

Welcome Reception

The Welcome Reception is held on Sunday, April 15 in the Exhibit Hall bringing together all participants to kick off the meeting. Great food and a cash bar will be provided. INFORMS will provide recognition on signage and cocktail napkins with your company logo.

Conference Pen (exclusive) SOLD!

Get your logo in everyone’s hands. Company logo printed on conference pens handed out at registration.

Silver

$2,500

Slide Recognition at Opening Plenary
Recognition in INFORMS Membership eNews
Recognition in Conference Badge Insert

Logo on Full Page Ad in OR/MS Today
Half page ad in Analytics magazine
Recognition on Website, Signage, Print, & Mobile App

This level of sponsorship will receive all of the Silver Sponsor benefits (see the chart) plus your choice of one of these opportunities:

Early Career Professionals’ Network (ECPN)

The Early Career Professionals’ Network (ECPN) is hosting a highly selective interactive colloquium designed to help practice-oriented graduate students and early-career practitioners in their analytics/O.R. career. ECPN combines two former events, the Professional Colloquium (IPC) and Early Career Connections (ECC). Sponsorship includes signage outside of the meeting room on Sunday, April 15, company logo on ECPN welcome slides, and verbal recognition during welcome.

Poster Presentations/Dessert Reception

Show your support for the poster presentations. Researchers, practitioners, and students share their work in analytics in these highly attended special interactive sessions. Poster presentations are scheduled in two sessions held after lunch on Monday and Tuesday. Sponsorship includes signage during the Poster Session/Dessert Reception and company logo on each poster board identification sign.

Newcomers Reception & Orientation

Reception and orientation for first-time attendees takes place on Sunday, April 15, prior to the Welcome Reception. As a sponsor you will have your logo displayed on signage during the orientation and reception, company logo on welcome slides, and verbal recognition during welcome.

Edelman Gala & Marketing Video (exclusive) SOLD!

$20,000

This exclusive opportunity not only offers the very best sponsorship visibility of the Gala, but offers ongoing exposure as INFORMS uses the video as a cornerstone of marketing the Edelman competition throughout the year.

Recognition in the 2018-2019 Edelman Gala & Marketing Video
Two Full Conference Registrations
Recognition at Honors Reception
One-Page Ad in Gala Program
Recognition at Edelman Gala
Special Edelman Gala Seating

Slide Recognition at Opening Plenary
Company Recognition in Conference Badge Insert
Logo on Full Page Ad in OR/MS Today
Recognition on Website, Signage, Print, & Mobile App

Edelman Executive

$5,000

Upgrade your sponsorship commitment to receive special Edelman Gala seating, two complimentary conference registrations, and a full-page advertising opportunity in the Edelman Gala program.