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WASHINGTON MARRIOTT WARDMAN PARK2660 Woodley Rd. NW | Washington, DC 20008

JULY 25 - 29, 2020

2 Plant Biology 2020 | July 25-29, 2020 | Washington, DC | plantbiology.aspb.org

THE ANNUAL PLANT BIOLOGY MEETING 2020 From grad students to professionals with 20+ years of experience in plant biology, participants view the annual Plant Biology conference as a premier science event because of its perfect blend of research, education and networking opportunities. In Washington, D.C. we expect more than 1,500 scientists from nearly 50 countries to participate in the meeting.

Plant Biology is your best opportunity to reach the leaders of the global plant biology community at this unprecedented gathering of the most senior plant scientists in the world.

AMERICAN SOCIETY OF PLANT BIOLOGISTSThe American Society of Plant Biologists was founded in 1924 to promote the growth and development of plant biology, to encourage and publish research in plant biology, and to promote the interests and growth of plant scientists in general. Over the decades the Society has evolved and expanded to provide a forum for molecular and cellular biology as well as to serve the basic interests of plant science.

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Questions? Contact PB20 Exhibits & Sponsorship Sales Manager at 301-658-3271 or [email protected] 3

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More than 1,500 plant biologists in 1 location.

Exhibitors are full attendees and can attend all educational sessions. Join in discussions and interact with attendees in an educational environment.

Attendees have significant purchasing power with laboratory supplies, products and services.

WHO SHOULD EXHIBIT

SAMPLE LIST OF PAST EXHIBITORS

• Agricultural Research• Contract Research Organizations• Databases• DNA and RNA Purification• Incubators

• Agrisera• Benson Hill Biosystems• Berthold Technologies• Bio Chambers Incorporated• Caisson Labs• Caron Products• CID AgTech• CID Bio-Science• Conviron• Corteva• CyVerse• Department of Energy• Dynamax, Inc.• Intavis, Inc• Invitrosoft Software Solutions• Journal of Experimental Botany• LI-COR Biosciences• Macherey-Nagel• Microbiology International

• Instrumentation for Biological Sciences• Plant Antibodies• Plant Growth Chambers & Rooms• Plant Tissue Culture• Publishers

• Molecular Plant • MP Biomedicals, LLC• NASA Space Biology• NR Gene• Opti-Sciences, Inc.• Oxford University Press• Percival Scientific• Phoenix Bioinformatics• PhytoAB inc.• PhytoTech Labs• PMB Yale University• PP Systems• Promega Corporation• Qubit Systems• SpectroLogix• SPEX Sample Prep• Union Biometrica, Inc.• Wiley


EXHIBITOR INFORMATION

Standard Exhibit Booth Package Includes:• 10’ x 10’ linear booth with pipe and drape• Company identification sign on back drape• Complimentary post-show attendee list• One complimentary full conference registration• Two (2) exhibit hall only badges• Listing in conference program, conference mobile app and on conference website• One (1) Lead Retrieval Scanner per company

Exhibitor Pricing $2,200 for the first 10’ x 10’ booth

$1,100 for each additional 10’ x 10’

CANCELLATION POLICYAny exhibitor or sponsor who cancels all purchased booth space or sponsorships on or prior to March 25, 2020 will forfeit and pay to ASPB, as liquidated damages, a sum of money equal to 50% of the full price of said exhibitor’s exhibit space or sponsorship. Any exhibitor or sponsor who cancels all purchased tabletop space or sponsorships after March 25, 2020 will forfeit and pay to ASPB, as liquidated damages, a sum of money equal to 100% of the full price of said exhibitor’s exhibit space or sponsorship. In the event of a default by the exhibitor or sponsor, as set forth in the previous sentence, the exhibitor or sponsor shall forfeit as liquidated damages, the amount set forth above, regardless of whether Show Management enters into a lease for the space involved. Cancellation requests must be submitted, in writing, to the Exhibits & Sponsorship Manager. The exception to this cancellation policy is any sponsored item which includes a logo which may already be in production and which order cannot be cancelled with the producing vendor.

EXHIBIT BOOTH $2,200



EXHIBIT HALL HOURS

Saturday, July 25 8:00 am – 5:00 pm

Saturday, July 25 6:00 pm – 7:30 pm (Opening Reception)

Sunday, July 26 11:00 am – 7:00 pm 11:00 am – 1:00 pm (Lunch available for purchase) 2:45 pm – 3:15 pm (Refreshment break)

Monday, July 27 11:00 am – 7:00 pm 11:00 am – 1:00 pm (Lunch available for purchase) 2:45 pm – 3:15 pm (Refreshment break)

Tuesday, July 28 1:30 pm – 3:00 pm

Tuesday, July 28 3:00 pm – 5:00 pm

Sunday, July 26 7:00 am – 7:00 pm 5:00 pm – 7:00 pm (Exclusive Poster Session & Reception)Monday, July 27 7:00 am – 7:00 pm 5:00 pm – 7:00 pm (Exclusive Poster Session & Reception)

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POSTER PRESENTATIONS (Exhibit Hall)


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1. Visit https://www.conferenceharvester.com/floorplan/floorplan.asp?EventKey=QPXLAMGR to view the floorplan.

2. Select “Purchase Booth or Sponsorship”

3. Under New 2020 Exhibitors/Sponsors, select “Purchase Booth or Sponsorship” again

4. Type your organization’s name

5. Verify or update company name and booth coordinator

6. Select the booth you would like to rent

7. Enter the payment information to submit payment

8. An email confirmation of your contract submission will automatically be sent to the booth coordinator.

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Poster Pavilion & Reception (Exclusive) $15,000Sponsor one of the highest visibility items at Plant Biology 2020! The poster sessions and poster reception are consistently cited as a highlight of the meeting in the attendee survey year to year. Have your company name branded here to capture the largest number of attendee looks you can at the conference.

Additional Benefits:• One (1) exhibit booth (booth is 10’ x 10’)• Two full conference registrations • Poster receptions sponsor - Sunday and Monday• Reception napkins with your logo• Your logo displayed on each poster board and locator sign• Two conference app alerts• Company name on opening general session slide• Rotating Digital Ad (140x540) on the Plant Biology website, with a link to your

company’s website

All Plant Biology sponsorships include:• Recognition on the Plant Biology 2020 website• Logo on the general session walk-in slides• Event signage (if applicable)• Sponsor ribbons for all company representatives• Visibility in the Plant Phenomics Network on Plantae

SPONSORSHIP PACKAGES

PLATINUM LEVEL $10,000+


#ASPBForward Pavilion (Exclusive) $12,500The #ASPBForward Pavilion is the hub of activity for the Plant Biology meeting. Events such as meet-ups, conversation circles and career development activities all take place in the #ASPBForward Pavilion.

Additional Benefits:• One (1) exhibit booth (booth is 10’ x 10’)• Two full conference registrations • Your logo on the #ASPBForward Pavilion signage• Conference app alert• Hall announcements with mention of your company name• Company name on opening general session slide• Rotating Digital Ad (140x540) on the Plant Biology website, with a link to your

company’s website

Innovation Stage (Exclusive) $10,000After a huge success in 2019, this is back again for 2020! Located within the #ASPBForward Pavilion for maximum visibility and traffic, the Innovation Stage will host presentations from innovative companies, as well the first-time attendee meeting and other short presentations.

Additional Benefits:• Company branded Innovation Stage• Your logo on Innovation Stage-related signage • Full conference registration• Your company mentioned from the stage and in promotions• Opportunity for welcoming remarks • Daily app alerts with mention of your company• Hall announcement with mention of your company name

SPONSORSHIP PACKAGESPLATINUM LEVEL $10,000+




Annual Party (Exclusive) $10,000The Annual Party is the premiere networking event! This event encourages all of the new connections made during the conference a moment to relax and have great conversations.You won’t want to miss the opportunity to place your brand on this very popular annual event.

Additional Benefits:• Signage at the event• Full conference registration• Acknowledgment in the Conference App• Conference app alert• Napkins with logo at party• Opportunity to provide giveaway item of your choice• Rotating Digital Ad (140x540) on the Plant Biology website, with a link to your

company’s website

Charging Station Sponsorship $10,000The charging station will be located inside the exhibit hall. Brand your name with maximum exposure in this social area.

Additional Benefits:• Company logo and link to home page on event website• Full conference registration• Signage at charging station• Rotating Digital Ad (140x540) on the Plant Biology website, with a link to your

company’s website

PLATINUM LEVEL $10,000+


Opening Networking Reception (Exclusive) $7,500Make a strong impression at this popular event. The Opening Reception offers an energetic environment for renewing relationships, making new contacts and catching up on developments in the profession.

Additional Benefits:• Signage at the event• Acknowledgment in the Conference App• Conference app alert• Opportunity to provide cups or napkins for the event• Rotating Digital Ad (140x540) on the Plant Biology website, with a link to your

company’s website

Major Symposia (5 available) $7,500Plant Biology 2020 will feature five major symposia on cutting-edge topics.

Additional Benefits:• Company logo on screen before session starts• Signage at the session• Acknowledgment by speaker at the start of each session• Conference App alert• Seat drop (sponsor-provided)• Short company video during attendee walk in

SPONSORSHIP PACKAGESGOLD LEVEL $5,000+




Conference Mobile App $7,500Exclusive recognition as the Sponsor of the Mobile App.

Additional Benefits:• Company logo on the opening splash page• Conference App alert• Banner ad within app• Recognition on signage throughout the venue

Note: ASPB allows mobile app push notification sponsorships to be reserved by other companies

Concurrent Symposia (5 available) $5,000Symposia are attended by 300-400 individuals who seek up to date research in specific areas and are the highlight for many attendees. Each symposium has 5 speakers who present approximately 20-minute talks on a research theme.

Additional Benefits:• Company logo on screen before session starts• Acknowledgment by speaker at the start of each session• Conference app alert• Acknowledgment in the mobile app for session sponsored• Event signage

GOLD LEVEL $5,000+


Wi-Fi (Exclusive) $5,000One of the things that attendees appreciate most at a convention is wi-fi access. Sponsor wi-fi access throughout the conference will have your logo posted regularly as the organization that made this possible.

Additional Benefits:• Company logo on signage regarding wi-fi access• Conference App alert• Make your company or product name the official network name/password• Rotating Digital Ad (140x540) on the Plant Biology website, with a link to your

company’s website

Plantae Career Center (Exclusive) $5,000As the sponsor of the Plantae Career Center your company can interact with top plant scientists who are seeking a new job opportunity. You’ll have access to the global plant science community. The Career Center also offers career resources, education, a job bank, and much, much more.

Additional Benefits:• Your logo displayed on the Career Center marquee• Your logo on Career Center-related signage• Your logo on the Plant Biology 2020 website• Daily app alerts with mention of your company

First Time Attendee Welcome Networking Event $5,000Benefits:

• Signage at the event• Acknowledgment in the Conference App• Conference App alert• Opportunity to offer opening remarks• Opportunity to provide giveaway item of your choice

SPONSORSHIP PACKAGESGOLD LEVEL $5,000+




Women in Plant Biology Luncheon $5,000Benefits:

• Signage at the event• Acknowledgment in the Conference App• Conference App alert• Opportunity to offer opening remarks• Opportunity to provide cups or napkins for the event

Equity, Diversity, Inclusion: Effecting Institutional Change $5,000(Lunch with Guest Speaker)Benefits:

• Signage at the event• Acknowledgment in the Conference App• Conference App alert• Opportunity to offer opening remarks• Opportunity to provide cups or napkins for the event

Lanyards $4,500Benefits:

• Company logo, along with the ASPB logo, on every attendee lanyard• Company name on opening general session slide

Conference Pocket Guide $3,500Benefits:

• Your company logo appears on the front page• Company name on opening general session slide• Recognition on conference signage

GOLD LEVEL $5,000+

SILVER LEVEL $3,000+


#ASPBForward Pavilion Supporting Sponsor (4 available) $3,000Benefits:

• Conference app alert• Company name on opening general session slide• Company logo on ASPB website, in the Plantae community site, with a link to the

company’s website• Small table within the pavilion (not a booth)• Recognition on conference signage

Aisle Designation Floor Stickers $2,500Benefits:

• Company logo on every aisle number floor sticker (3’x3’)

Directional Signage (Graphic) $1,500Benefits:

• Your company artwork on the entire back side of three directional meter boards (1 meter wide, 8’ tall)

Refreshment Break (Graphic) $500Benefits:

• Signage at the break• Conference App alert

SPONSORSHIP PACKAGESSILVER LEVEL $3,000+

BRONZE LEVEL <$3,000



EXHIBITOR INFORMATION

Exhibitor Workshop (Limited Quantity) $1,500You design the content! The fee includes a basic audio- visual package: LCD Projector, Screen, Podium Microphone.

Note: Fees DO NOT include food or beverage. It is recommended exhibitors provide food and refreshments for participants. Requests and content are reviewed by ASPB and will be considered on a first- come, first-served basis.

Website Banner Advertising -- NEW THIS YEAR! $1,200Your sales message will be visible on every page of the Plant Biology 2020 website for maximum exposure.

Mobile App Push Notification (Limited Quantity) $1,000Advertise your booth space and send a special message or invitation with a 220-character message delivered to all conference attendees at a specific time.

Seat Drop in ASPB chosen session $600(Limited Quantity) -- NEW THIS YEAR!Put your company’s product or service solution into attendees’ hands!

Exhibit Hall Announcement $500(Limited Quantity) -- NEW THIS YEAR!Advertise your booth space or sales message by providing a pre-written message to be heard by all attendees in the exhibit hall during a specific time.

ADD-ON ITEMS FOR SPONSORS & EXHIBITORS


ASPB Ambassador Program $10,000The ASPB Ambassadors program develops future leaders in the plant science community. Participants gain essential knowledge, skills, activities and insights to help them become future leaders. This sponsorship supports over 20 future leaders in the US and around the world.

Additional Benefits:• Recruitment opportunities and chance to interact with a pool of talented students and postdocs.• Participation in one or all the online and in-person workshops/activities throughout the year• Your company’s ad or sponsorship mention, short description and image on the application page• Your company mentioned in related announcements in ASPB and Plantae channels• The opportunity to address fellows at a Plant Biology 2020 networking activity• Your company logo on sponsor signage• Two conference app alerts

Summer Undergraduate Research Fellowships (SURF) $7,500Help undergraduate students from the across the U.S. and abroad participate in immersive plant biology research experiences over ten consecutive weeks during the summer break period.

Additional Benefits:• May select the awardees from among a pool identified by ASPB leaders• Meet and greet coffee with awardees• Your company logo on event signage• Conference app alerts• Website rectangle ad• Recognition on the ASPB website

Online or In-Person Program $6,000Primarily Undergraduate Institution (PUI)Your generous sponsorship will support educators who present workshops and activities at Primarily Undergraduate Institutions.

Additional Benefits:• Two conference app alerts• Your logo on sponsor signage• Website rectangle ad• Recognition on the ASPB website

ASPB SPONSORSHIP OPPORTUNITIESIf your organization is exhibiting and sponsoring at Plant Biology 2020, consider these additional

ASPB Sponsorship Opportunities to engage with plant scientists year-round. Browse theopportunities below or contact us to design your own customized program of support.



Summer Undergraduate Research $4,000Fellowship (SURF) ActivitiesYour support will help SURF fellows continue their research throughout the year.

Additional Benefits:• Your logo on sponsor signage• Conference App alert• Website rectangle ad• Recognition on the ASPB website

Undergrad Poster Session $2,000Sponsor this unique opportunity for undergraduates to present their research to their peers and seasoned plant biologists.

Additional Benefits:• Your logo displayed on each poster board• Your company logo on each locator sign• Your logo on the banner above the poster area• Your logo on sponsor signage

Meeting Travel Grant $2,000A highly competitive opportunity for early career scientists to receive direct travel support and a waiver of registration fees to attend an ASPB educational event.

Additional Benefits:• Sponsor may select the awardee from among a pool identified by ASPB leaders• Meet and greet coffee with awardees• Logo on event signage• Recognition on ASPB and/or conference website

ASPB SPONSORSHIP OPPORTUNITIESFor information on these and additional ASPB Sponsorship Opportunities,

please contact: Yolie Keck at [email protected]

Have an idea for a sponsorship you don’t see here? Interestedin customizing a program of support? Contact us today!

mailto:[email protected]

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