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Plastics Encounter @ ANTEC™ Welcome Reception
Monday, May 5, 2008 – 6:15 pm-8:30 pm – Midwest Express Center
Enjoy prime visibility at this joint ANTEC and Plastics Encounter event! Beverages, hors d’oeuvres and entertainment will be provided. This is THE networking event for both shows and THE place to be!

Sponsored in part by:

 
  Sponsorship Cost: $10,000, limited to 4 3sponsors (first come, first served)
  Exclusive Sponsorship: $32,000
  Projected Reception Attendance: 2,500+ conference and exhibitor attendees
  Benefits include:  
 

• Exclusive or co-sponsorship
• Recognition in advance and final conference programs
• Editorial coverage in the March Preview and July Wrapup issues of Plastics   Engineering magazine
• Acknowledgment on the ANTEC Conference website
• Signage/visual effects featuring your company name and logo

 

SPE Celebrates! Awards Banquet
Sunday, May 4, 2008 – 7 pm-11 pm – Hyatt Regency Milwaukee Hotel
This evening’s festivities will recognize significant contributions to the industry. Prestigious awards and levels of recognition will be presented and conveyed throughout the evening.
 
  Sponsorship Cost: $5,000, limited to 4 sponsors (first come, first served)
  Exclusive Sponsorship: $20,000
  Projected Reception Attendance: 250-300
  Benefits include:  
 

• Exclusive or co-sponsorship
• Acknowledgment in the event program
• Recognition in advance and final conference programs
• Editorial coverage in the March Preview and July Wrapup issues of Plastics   Engineering magazine
• Acknowledgment on the ANTEC Conference website
• Announcement of your company’s name during the event
• Signage featuring your company name and logo
• Two (2) complimentary event tickets (for exclusive sponsors only)

 

ANTEC 2008 Conference Proceedings on CD-ROM - SOLD

Associate your company’s name and logo with ANTEC’s technical excellence! The Proceedings are a collection of the 700+ papers that will be presented at ANTEC. Your company’s name and logo will be featured prominently in the jewel case artwork and on the splash screen of the CD-ROM.

 
  Sponsorship Cost: $7,500 limited to 2 sponsors (first come, first served)
  Exclusive Sponsorship: $15,000
  Projected Distribution: 1,000+
  Benefits include:  

• Exclusive or co-sponsorship
• Recognition in advance and final conference programs
• Acknowledgment on the ANTEC Conference website
• Company name and logo included in the jewel case artwork and splash screen
• Four (4) complimentary copies of the Proceedings on CD-ROM
• Discounted pricing on additional copies of the Proceedings

 

Plenary Sessions
Monday, May 5, 2008 – 11:30 am-12:30 pm – Midwest Express Center
Tuesday, May 6, 2008 – 11:30 am-12:30 pm – Midwest Express Center - SOLD

Global and industry speakers will address ANTEC Conference attendees during these keynote sessions.


 
  Sponsorship Cost:: $5,000, limited to 2 sponsors per session (first come, first served)
  Exclusive Sponsorship: $10,000
  Projected Attendance: 1,000+
  Benefits include:  

• Exclusive or co-sponsorship
• Recognition in advance and final conference programs
• Editorial coverage in the March Preview and July Wrapup issues of Plastics   Engineering magazine
• Acknowledgment on the ANTEC Conference website
• Announcement of your company’s name during the event
• Signage/visual effects featuring your company name and logo
• Two (2) complimentary ANTEC full conference registrations (for exclusive sponsors   only)

 

Pocket Schedule
This handy reference tool includes schedules and locations for all ANTEC networking events, technical sessions, seminars and meetings, and folds into the size of a credit card!
 
  Exclusive Sponsorship: $10,000
  Projected Distribution: All ANTEC Conference Attendees
  Benefits include:  
 

• Exclusive sponsorship
• Acknowledgment on the ANTEC Conference website


Interactive (Poster) Presentations

Monday, May 5, 2008 – 5 pm-7 pm – Midwest Express Center
These presentations take place in an informal setting and foster one-on-one contact between authors and attendees.

 
  Sponsorship Cost: $2,500, limited to 3 sponsors (first come, first served)
  Exclusive Sponsorship: $7,500
  Projected Attendance: 1,000+
  Benefits include:  
 

• Exclusive or co-sponsorship
• Recognition in advance and final conference programs
• Editorial coverage in the March Preview and July Wrapup issues of Plastics   Engineering magazine
• Acknowledgment on ANTEC Conference website
• Signage featuring your company name and logo
• One (1) Monday conference registration

 

SPE Annual Awards
These prestigious awards are presented at the SPE Celebrates! Awards Banquet on Sunday, May 4, 2008 – 7 pm-11 pm – Hilton Milwaukee City Center Hotel
 
The International Award – recognizing lifetime achievement in the plastics industry.
  Sponsorship Cost: $5,000 (single sponsorship)
PARTIALLY SPONSORED BY THE ENGINEERING PROPERTIES & STRUCTURE DIVISION
    $2,500 (co-sponsorship)
Annual Awards – recognizing outstanding achievement in the following categories:
  Benefit to Society (John W. Hyatt Award) $4,000 (single) $2,500 (joint)
  Business Management $4,000 (single) $2,500 (joint)
  Education $4,000 (single) $2,500 (joint)
SOLD SPONSORED BY THE DETROIT SECTION AND THE AUTOMOTIVE DIVISION
  Engineering/Technology (Fred O. Conley Award) $4,000 (single) $2,500 (joint)
  Research $4,000 (single) $2,500 (joint)
     
SPE Product Design Awards – recognizing innovation in design in the categories of industrial parts/products and consumer parts/products. Entries for these awards will be displayed at ANTEC. Judging will be completed on May 8, and award recipients announced on May 9.
     
  Consumer Product: $4,000 (single) $2,500 (joint)
PARTIALLY SPONSORED BY THE PRODUCT DESIGN & DEVELOPMENT DIVISION
  Industrial Product: $4,000 (single) $2,500 (joint)
  Benefits include:  
 

• Exclusive or co-sponsorship
• Acknowledgment in the event program
• Announcement of your company’s name during the event
• Signage featuring your company name and logo
• Recognition in ANTEC advance and final conference programs
• One complimentary ticket event ticket
• Recognition in all press releases relating to the award

 

Badge Lanyards
Put your company’s logo on the lanyards that will be attached to each attendee’s event badge! Your name will be highly visible to event attendees throughout the week!

 
  Exclusive Sponsorship Cost: $6,500
  Projected Distribution: All Attendees
  Benefits include:  
 

• Exclusive sponsorship
• Visibility to conference attendees

 

Conference Attendee Notepads - SOLD

Attendees will see your company name and logo throughout the week and when they return home with their notes from ANTEC! Conference attendees will receive these gifts with your compliments.

 
  Sponsorship Cost: $5,000
  Projected Distribution: 2,500+
  Benefits include:  

 

• Exclusive sponsorship
• Visibility on stylish notepad suitable for note taking in conference sessions
• Recognition in advance and final conference programs
• Acknowledgment on ANTEC Conference website
• Signage featuring your company name and logo in registration area

 

Hospitality Suites
Sunday, May 4, through Thursday, May 8, 2008 – Hilton Milwaukee City Center Hotel or Hyatt Regency Milwaukee Hotel.
Entertain your customers, conduct interviews, or offer product demonstrations away from the hustle and bustle of the convention center. Hotels are located across the street from theMidwest Express Center.
 
  Cost: $3,750 (first come, first served, based on availability)
Does not include catering or audiovisual equipment
  Benefits include:  
 

• A professional, private environment where you can greet and entertain your   guests
• Recognition in advance and final conference programs (your choice)
• Acknowledgment on ANTEC Conference website (your choice)

 

Coffee Breaks
Monday, May 5, through Thursday, May 8, 2008 – Midwest Express Center
Host morning or afternoon coffee for attendees on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday or Thursday. You may display signs bearing your company logo adjacent to the coffee area.
 
  Sponsorship Cost: $2,500 each, limited to 4 sponsors per day
  Exclusive Sponsorship: $5,000 per day
  Projected Attendance: Available to all ANTEC attendees
  Benefits include:  
 

• Exclusive or co-sponsorship
• Recognition in advance and final conference programs
• Acknowledgment on the ANTEC Conference website
• Signage featuring your company name and logo

 

New Technology Forums
Monday, May 5, 2008 – 1:30 pm-5 pm – Midwest Express Center
Tuesday, May 6, 2008 – 1:30 pm-4:30 pm – Midwest Express Center
These exciting and informative sessions are among the best attended at ANTEC! Industry leaders unveil cutting-edge research and the latest innovations in plastics. For more information on these forums, click here.
 
  Exclusive Sponsorship Cost: $2,000
  Projected Attendance: 200-300
  Benefits include:  
 

• Exclusive sponsorship
• Recognition in advance and final conference programs
• Acknowledgment on the ANTEC Conference website
• Signage featuring your company name and logo

 

Hotel Keycards - SOLD

Put your company’s logo on hotel room keys at participating ANTEC Conference hotels. Your name will be highly visible to event attendees throughout the week!

 
  Sponsorship Cost: Call for pricing
  Projected Distribution: 1,000+
  Benefits include:  
 

• Exclusive sponsorship
• Visibility to conference attendees
• Recognition in advance and final conference programs
• Acknowledgment on ANTEC Conference website

 

Interested in a proposal that is customized for your company and its goals? To learn more and reserve your opportunity, contact:

Lesley Kyle
Senior Event Manager, SPE
Phone: +1 203-740-5452
Email: lskyle@4spe.org

Sponsorships are reserved on a first come, first served basis. A fifty percent (50%) deposit is due to the Society of Plastics Engineers at the time of the reservation. Full payment is due by February 15, 2008. Refunds are available until December 31, 2007. No refunds will be made after December 31, 2007.

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