SPONSORSHIP OPPORTUNITIES · Sponsorship confirmation must be received by July 14, 2017 Keycards...

MCCORMICK PLACE CHICAGO, ILLINOIS CONFERENCE SEP 30 – OCT 4, 2017EXHIBITION OCT 2 – 4, 2017 www.weftec.org

SPONSORSHIP OPPORTUNITIES

CONTENTS

CONFERENCE-WIDE RegistrationWiFiDigital

2

Global Center and International ReceptionHotel Key Cards

3

DIGITAL Digital PartnerDigital Supporter

4

BRANDING Tote BagsTote Bag InsertsLanyardsPens Interactive Values CubeOasis Charging Station

5

COFFEE, LUNCHES & RECEPTIONS Opening General Session Coffee ServiceTechnical Session Coffee ServiceAEESP/WEF Scientists´ Luncheon

6

Collection Systems LuncheonStormwater Congress LuncheonMix With Members ReceptionWomen In WaterIndustrial Reception

7

Innovation Pavilion ReceptionStormwater Pavilion Reception

8

STUDENTS & YOUNG PROFESSIONALS

Students & Young Professionals Career Fair

9

TECHNICAL EVENTS & FOCUS AREAS

Facility ToursInteractive Knowledge Exchange (IKE) SessionTechnical Session A/VWorkshop Notepads

10

EXHIBIT HALL Operations Challenge & Awards ReceptionStormwater Pavilion

11

ONSITE SIGNAGE Digital SignBannerConvention Center ClingExhibit Hall Aisle Sign DanglerExhibit Hall Carpet ClingMeter Board

12

HOTEL OPPORTUNITIES 13

SHUTTLE BUS ADVERTISING 14

RESERVATION AND CONTRACT 15

SALES CONTACTS 17

Still looking for the perfect opportunity?

Contact your sales representative and we will work with you to create a custom sponsorship that fits your needs.

SUPPORTER BENEFITSFor indicated sponsorships $4,000 – $9,999

●● Recognized as Supporter on weftec.org, sponsorpages, and kiosks*

●● Logo and link on weftec.org/sponsors

●● Logo on sponsorship listing page of WE&T WEFTEC issue and the Conference Program*

●● Logo on two (2) locations of free-standing sponsor kiosks in McCormick Place*

●● Logo, listing, and PDF upload in the WEFTEC Mobile App

●● Badge ribbons

PARTNER BENEFITS In addition to listed Supporter benefits

For indicated sponsorships $10,000+●● Recognized as Partner on weftec.org,

sponsor pages, kiosks and banners*

●● Logo on sponsor listing page of theConference Announcement**

●● Logo on sponsor banner*

●● Logo listed on a shared Opening General Session slide

●● Video upload in the WEFTEC Mobile App

●● If not exhibiting, one time registrationlist – either pre-show or post-show

PUT THE POWER OF A WEFTEC SPONSORSHIP TO WORK FOR YOUR COMPANY

AUDIEN CE R E ACH

Companies who sponsor increase their brand recognition and booth traffic while supporting WEFTEC programs and events. WEFTEC 2016 registrants recognized more than 45% of sponsor names unaided.

* To be included on conferences signs, and in WE&T and the Conference Program, sopnsorships must be confirmed and payment received prior to July 14.

** For inclusion in the conference announcement, sponsorships must be confirmed and payment received by April 21.

WEFTEC CONFERENCE ANNOUNCEMENT

PROFESSIONAL REGISTRANTS

OFFICIAL WEFTEC CONFERENCE PROGRAMWE&T SUBSCRIBERS

WEFTEC.ORG/SPONSORS

OPENING GENERAL SESSION65,000+

20,000+40,000+

1,800+ 12,000+

6,000+ PAGE VIEWSWEF EVENTS MOBILE APP

360,000 + BANNER AD IMPRESSIONS

WEFTEC 2017 | Sponsorship Opportunities 1

CONFERENCE-WIDE BENEFITSIn addition to Partner Benefits listed on page 1, Conference-wide sponsors receive:

●■ Recognition as Conference-wide on weftec.org, sponsorpages, kiosks, and banners

●■ Logo listed on shared OpeningGeneral Session slide with otherConference-wide sponsors

●■ Logo listed on digital sponsor signshared with other Conference-wide sponsors; includes customrotating display opportunities

●■ Highlighted listing in Mobile Appand Wayfinder ("Map My Route")

●■ Pinned category sponsor andlisting pinned to top of directory inWayfinder ("Map My Route")

●■ Logo on Conference Programfloor plan, if exhibiting

●■ Logo on weftec.org homepage slider●■ If not exhibiting, pre-show and

post-show registration list

●■ WEFTEC Social Media mentions●■ Three (3) contextual tweets from @weftec

(1 pre-show, 1 onsite, and 1 post-show)●■ One (1) contextual post from

the official WEFTEC Facebookaccount during the event

CONFERENCE-WIDE

REGISTRATIONMember: $26,000 | Non-member: $33,000

●■ Logo, booth number, custom colors on select registration counters●■ Logo footer on registration confirmation emails●■ Exclusive banner ad on WEFTEC registration site (all available pages)●■ One (1) meterboard sign in each registration area

WI-FI Member: $26,500 | Non-member: $33,000Wi-Fi will be available in meeting rooms, public spaces and exhibit hall.

●■ Exclusive to one (1) sponsor●■ Banner in WEFTEC Mobile App●■ Logo on WEFTEC Conference Program floor plan (if exhibiting)●■ Logo recognition on Wi-Fi signs in public conference areas●■ Advertisement in WEFTEC Conference Program highlighting

sponsor and providing Wi-Fi login instructions

DIGITAL Member: $27,000 | Non-member: $33,000

WEFTEC’s mobile app provides more than 345,000 user views over multiple platforms before, during, and after WEFTEC, and the Wayfinder ("Map My Route") was used more than 900 times onsite at WEFTEC 2016.

●■ Exclusive to one (1) sponsor●■ Secondary opening page, appearing immediately

after WEFTEC opening screen●■ Sponsor logo watermark on app schedule page●■ Rotating Mobile App banner ad weighted for greater exposure●■ Mobile App banner ad opens to sponsor landing page●■ Mobile App landing page can contain external web links●■ Logo on Wayfinder housing●■ Wayfinder ("Map My Route") kiosk banner

ad; links to listing when tapped

Conference-wide sponsors receive the greatest recognition before, during, and after WEFTEC.

Create a custom Platinum, Gold, or Silver sponsorship package for the ultimate brand recognition

that's a perfect fit for your marketing goal at WEFTEC! Contact your sales representative for details.

PLATINUM SPONSOR GOLD SPONSOR SILVER SPONSORDIAMOND SPONSOR

WEFTEC 2017 | Sponsorship Opportunities2

CONFERENCE-WIDE

M OS T R E M E M B E R E D

GLOBAL CENTER AND INTERNATIONAL RECEPTION

Member: $27,500 | Non-member: $34,000

INTERNATIONAL AUDIENCE: 3,100+

WEFTEC is the conference of choice for thousands of international water professionals looking for solutions to global water challenges. In 2015, the last time this event was in Chicago, WEFTEC welcomed 3,196 global registrants from 85 countries. WEFTEC 2017 already has country pavilions from Canada, China, Denmark, France, Italy, Japan, South Korea, The Netherlands, and Taiwan.

●■ Located in high-traffic WEF Plaza area●■ Recognized as sponsor of International Reception in digital, print, and signage●■ Includes production of cups with sponsor's logo for use during the International Reception●■ Exclusive sponsor content on one plasma screen to run 15–30 second video, without sound, in Global Center theater when not in use●■ Advertisement in the Export Interest Directory distributed in the Global Center

HOTEL KEY CARDS

Custom Key Card distributed to registered WEFTEC guests at check-in. Sponsor responsible for keycard production and shipping; WEF pays each hotel's distribution fees.

PARTNER Member: $25,000 | Non-member: $31,000

●■ Exclusive to one sponsor●■ Sponsorship confirmation must be received by July 14, 2017●■ Keycards must be delivered to hotel by September 9, 2017●■ Includes distribution to 4,400+ hotel rooms at the following

properties in accordance with each hotel's policies

Rooms on peakHyatt Regency Chicago 1,300Hilton Chicago 1,200Hyatt Regency McCormick Place 1,000Sheraton Grand Chicago 900


DIGITAL

Interactive 42" touch screen Wayfinder ("Map My Route") kiosks provide detailed session, exhibitor, and up-to-the-minute programming information, as well as step-by-step directions to booths and session rooms. Placed in highly visible housings with sponsor branding and located in high traffic lobby areas, wayfinder kiosks tracked more than 900 user sessions during WEFTEC 2016.

WEFTEC mobile app banners are seen an average of 61,800 times over multiple platforms before, during, and after the show, generating traffic to custom sponsor messaging and increasing participant views of directory listings.

DIGITAL PARTNERMember: $12,000 | Non-member: $15,000

●■ Screensaver recognition on shared Wayfinder●■ Logo on Wayfinder housing ●■ Featured exhibitor with logo on map●■ Sidebar Wayfinder rotating ad●■ Booth highlighting on floor map●■ Exhibitor logo on Wayfinder and Mobile App listings●■ Rotating mobile app banner ad; opens to custom

sponsor branded landing page ●■ Partner benefits included

DIGITAL SUPPORTERMember: $8,500 | Non-Member $10,000

●■ Screensaver recognition on shared Wayfinder ●■ Rotating banner ad on mobile app; opens to directory listing●■ Sidebar Wayfinder rotating ad ●■ Booth highlighting on floor map ●■ Exhibitor logo within Wayfinder and mobile app listings ●■ Supporter benefits included

W EF TEC 2016 MO B ILE A PP BA NNER S TAT S

AVERAGE BANNER IMPRESSIONS PER AD AVERAGE BANNER CLICKS

61,800 1384

BRANDING

M OS T R E M E M B E R E D

LANYARDS

Logo branding on lanyard distributed to professional attendees at all registration areas. Sponsor responsible for lanyard production and costs.

PARTNERMember: $18,000 | Non-member: $22,500

●■ Exclusive to one sponsor●■ Sponsorship confirmation must be received by July 14, 2017

NEW! OASIS CHARGING STATIONStation provides 12 customizable imprint locations: 6 seat backs and 6 tables and provides seating and variable power options for attendee use.


●■ Sponsorship confirmation must be received by July 14, 2017

TOTE BAG INSERTSYour custom one-page flyer (max. 8.5" × 11") will be inserted into all official WEFTEC tote bags distributed.


●■ Limited to three (3) insert flyers●■ Sponsor responsible for production and shipping of inserts●■ Sponsorship confirmation must be received by July 14, 2017

TOTE BAGS

Tote with front pocket, shoulder strap, and reinforced bottom, made of 600D Polyester, imprinted with up to five (5) sponsor logos in one color and the WEFTEC 2017 logo. Tote bag is distributed stuffed with WEFTEC conference materials including the conference program, WEF inserts, and up to three (3) sponsor inserts. Production included; sponsorship confirmation must be received by June 2, 2017.


●■ Limited availability to five (5) sponsors

PENSWEFTEC 2018 logo branding on pens distributed to attendees at all registration and other WEF areas. Pen receives distribution throughout the year at other WEF events and as a giveaway when WEF displays at industry events. Production included; sponsorship confirmation must be received by July 14, 2017.


●■ Exclusive to one sponsor

NEW! INTERACTIVE VALUES CUBESunday, October 1 – Wednesday, October 4Member: $12,000 | Non-Member: $15,000

The exterior and interior walls of this interactive installment will change throughout the conference as attendees submit their anonymous responses to questions posed as part of the installation that will focus on WEF's core values. Professional artists will interpret the submitted responses throughout the event, making the installation one that attendees will revisit to see their own comments and those of their peers. The sponsor’s logo and response will be the first on the wall and included in the design of the question prompt and submission cards.


COFFEE, LUNCHEONS, & RECEPTIONS

OPENING GENERAL SESSION & MONDAY AFTERNOON COFFEE SERVICE

AUDIENCE: 10,000+ (1,800+ AT OGS)

Monday, October 2 | 9:30 am – 10:30 am & 3:00 pm – 3:30 pmCoffee service located outside the Opening General Session room, served between the Opening General Session and the Great Water Cities Session, and the Monday afternoon technical session breaks.


●■ Exclusive to one company●■ Logo on event sign●■ Custom giveaway at coffee service: sponsor can

provide custom cups, coffee sleeves, or napkins (selection required at time of contract)

●■ Sponsor responsible for production of custom item

TECHNICAL SESSION COFFEE SERVICEAUDIENCE: 10,000+ Tuesday & Wednesday, October 3 & 4 10:00 am – 10:30 am & 3:00 pm – 3:30 pmCoffee service provided to all technical session participants during the morning and afternoon breaks.


●■ Exclusive to one company per day●■ Logo on sponsor sign during service●■ Daily sponsor may provide one or more of the following for

use during the service: coffee cups, sleeves, napkins

SUPPORTERMember: $6,500 | Non-member: $8,000

●■ Exclusive to two companies per day●■ Logo on sponsor sign during service

WOMEN IN WATER: INSPIRING, INFORMING, CONNECTINGAUDIENCE: 90

Monday, October 2 | 5:00 pm – 6:15 pmDuring this reception, current and future female water sector leaders representing a variety of disciplines – engineering, operations, research, management, and communications – are informed and inspired by a keynote speaker and peer-to-peer exchange of knowledge and support.

BENEFITS●■ Logo on event sign●■ Post-show list of participants in Excel


●■ Exclusive to one (1) company●■ Admission for two (2) sponsor representatives to reception●■ Recognition during presentation●■ Sponsor logo on giveaway distributed

during event; production included


●■ Available to two (2) companies

AEESP/WEF SCIENTISTS’ LUNCHEONAUDIENCE: 90

Monday, October 2 | 12:00 pm – 1:30 pmSupport educators. This unique family-style luncheon celebrates leading academics and researchers, and the important role that they play in advancing the science and technology of environmental protection. Produced by the Water Environment Federation (WEF) in collaboration with the Association of Environmental Engineering and Science Professors (AEESP).


●■ Available to two (2) companies●■ Logo on event sign


http://weftec.org/attend/meetings--events/featured-events/women-in-water-inspiring-informing-connecting/

http://weftec.org/attend/meetings--events/featured-events/2016-opening-general-session/

http://weftec.org/attend/meetings--events/featured-events/aeespwef-scientists-luncheon/


COLLECTION SYSTEMS LUNCHEON AUDIENCE: 120

Tuesday, October 3 | 12:00 pm – 1:30 pmMeet directly with dedicated collection systems professionals. Coordinated by WEF’s Collection Systems Committee, this three-course plated luncheon provides an excellent networking and branding opportunity. Featuring keynote speaker George Hawkins, CEO and General Manager of the District of Columbia Water and Sewer Authority (DC Water).

SPONSOR BENEFITS●■ Logo on event sign ●■ Logo in luncheon program●■ Post-show list of participants in Excel


●■ Exclusive to one (1) company●■ Admission for one sponsor representative to luncheon●■ Sponsor logo on giveaway distributed

during event; production included ●■ One (1) custom sponsor slide to display in

rotation with WEF house slides



MIX WITH MEMBERS RECEPTION AUDIENCE: 400+

Sunday, October 1 | 5:00 pm – 6:30 pmThis invitation-only community cocktail hour hosts more than 400 people. Network with WEF technical communities, members, exhibitors and advertisers, and find your success through association.

●■ Post-show list of participants in Excel


●■ Logo on signage within room●■ Logo on sign outside of room


●■ Logo on sign outside of room

STORMWATER CONGRESS LUNCHEON AUDIENCE: 120

Monday, October 2 | 12:00 pm – 1:15 pmPlated, 3-course welcome luncheon provides networking opportunities with 120 Stormwater Congress participants.

SPONSOR BENEFITS●■ Logo on event sign●■ Logo on sponsor page of Stormwater program●■ Logo in exhibitor directory of Stormwater program (if exhibiting) ●■ Post-show list of participants in Excel


●■ Exclusive to one company●■ Admission for one sponsor representative to luncheon●■ Sponsor logo on giveaway distributed in

luncheon; production included●■ One (1) custom sponsor slide to display in

rotation with WEF house slides

SUPPORTER ONE LEFT!Member: $6,600 | Non-member: $8,000


INDUSTRIAL RECEPTION AUDIENCE: 200+

Monday, October 2 | 5:00 pm – 6:15 pmThe Industrial Reception at WEFTEC offers complimentary beverages and light hors d'oeuvres in a casual atmostphere to connect exhibitors and water sector professionals with expertise in a range of industries such as Oil & Gas, and Food & Beverage that impact the water environment.

SPONSOR BENEFITS●■ Logo recognition on event sign outside of reception room●■ Logo on A/V slide●■ Post-show list of participants in Excel

PARTNER EXCLUSIVE!Member: $10,500 | Non-member: $13,000

●■ One (1) custom sponsor slide to display in rotation with WEF house slides

●■ Ten (10) complimentary guest invitations●■ Sponsor may provide logo napkins for use during

the service (first come, first served)●■ Sponsor may provide giveaway during the reception●■ Available to one (1) company


●■ Four (4) complimentary guest invitations●■ Logo on secondary slide


http://weftec.org/attend/meetings--events/featured-events/collection-systems-luncheon/

http://weftec.org/attend/meetings--events/featured-events/stormwater-congress-luncheon/

http://weftec.org/attend/meetings--events/featured-events/mix-with-members/

http://weftec.org/attend/meetings--events/featured-events/industrial-reception/


INNOVATION PAVILION RECEPTION AUDIENCE: 150+

Monday, October 2 | 5:00 pm – 6:00 pm Tuesday, October 3 | 5:00 pm – 6:00 pmParticipants enjoy complimentary beverages in the Innovation Pavilion during the Hospitality Hour.


●■ Exclusive to one company per reception●■ Sponsor representative may speak at the beginning

of the reception for up to five (5) minutes●■ One (1) custom sponsor slide to display during reception●■ Sponsor logo listed on event signage●■ Sponsor may distribute materials during reception from WEF booth●■ Sponsor branded giveaway to be distributed

during the reception; production included


●■ Sponsor logo to display on shared slide during reception ●■ Sponsor logo listed on event signage

STORMWATER PAVILION RECEPTIONAUDIENCE: 150+

Monday, October 2 | 5:00 pm – 6:00 pm Tuesday, October 3 | 5:00 pm – 6:00 pmStormwater Congress participants enjoy complimentary beverages in the Stormwater Pavilion during the Hospitality Hour.

SPONSOR BENEFITS ●■ Logo on signage in and around the Stormwater

Pavilion during reception●■ Logo on sponsor page of Stormwater program●■ Logo in exhibitor directory of Stormwater program (if exhibiting)


●■ Exclusive to one company per reception●■ Sponsor representative may speak at beginning

of reception for up to five (5) minutes●■ Sponsor may provide logo napkins for use during the service●■ One (1) custom sponsor slide to display during reception


●■ Sponsor logo to display on shared slide during reception

8 WEFTEC 2016 | Sponsorship Opportunities

http://weftec.org/attend/meetings--events/featured-events/innovation-pavilion-reception-monday/

http://weftec.org/attend/meetings--events/featured-events/stormwater-pavilion-reception-tuesday/

http://weftec.org/attend/meetings--events/featured-events/stormwater-pavilion-reception-monday/

http://weftec.org/attend/meetings--events/featured-events/innovation-pavilion-reception-tuesday/


By sponsoring Student and Young Professional events at

WEFTEC, you will support and receive recognition across

multiple events that serve the upcoming ranks of water

professionals. These events include the Annual Community

Service Project, Water Palooza Education Fair, Student Design

Competition, Career Fair and Young Professionals Reception.

SPONSOR BENEFITS●■ Company listing in the YP

Connections newsletter●■ Booth at Career Fair●■ Career Fair resume book●■ Branding as a sponsor of the

Community Service Project●■ Logo listed on the site banner and t-shirt

produced for the Community Service Project (production included)

STUDENT & YOUNG PROFESSIONALS EVENTS


●■ Limited to two (2) sponsors●■ Sponsor’s company to identify three (3) judges

of Student Design Competition●■ Logo placement

●■ Step & Repeat (8' × 8') outside of Student Design Competition on Sunday and in Student Lounge Monday and Tuesday

●■ Student Lounge signage●■ WEF Student Design Competition brochure and signage●■ Press release recognizing Student Design sponsors and winners●■ Students & Young Professionals Reception

event invitation and signage●■ Post-conference list of participants of the Student

Design Competition, Career Fair, and YP Reception●■ Includes Associate Benefits


●■ Sponsor’s company to identify two (2) judges of Student Design Competition

●■ Logo placement●■ Student lounge signage ●■ WEF Student Design Competition brochure●■ Press release recognizing Student Design and

Paper Competition sponsors and winners●■ Students & Young Professionals Reception

event invitation and signage●■ Includes Associate Benefits

ASSOCIATEMember: $3,600 | Non-member: $4,500Includes sponsor benefits listed above

CAREER FAIRMember $2,100 | Non-member $2,500

●■ Booth at Career Fair●■ Career Fair resume book


http://weftec.org/attend/meetings--events/students-and-young-professionals/

FACILITY TOURSAUDIENCE (VARIES BY TOUR): 30 – 60.

Facility Tours are an opportunity to observe active projects, construction, and/or operations at sites within the local host community, as well as an opportunity to earn Contact Hours. Participation is limited by the size of each facility. Visit www.weftec.org/facility-tours for additional tour information.

SUPPORTER Member: $7,000 | Non-member: $9,000

●■ Sponsor may provide custom, full color headrest art for specified tour.●■ Production included●■ Deadline of July 14, 2017 ●■ Available tours

●■ Collection Systems Tour: McCook Reservoir (T2)●■ Exploring Green Infrastructure Installations and

Maintenance Practices in the Chicago Region (T5) ●■ Kenosha Water Utility's Energy-Optimized

Resource Recovery Project (T3)●■ Plant Chicago – A Circular Economy in Action (T4)●■ Stickney Water Reclamation Plant, featuring

Nutrient Recovery Technology (T1)●■ Woodridge-Greene Valley Wastewater Plant,

featuring Nutrient Recovery Technology (T6)●■ Terence J. O'Brien Water Reclamation Plant,

featuring Algae Research Facility (T7)

INTERACTIVE KNOWLEDGE EXCHANGE (IKE) SESSION IKEs are 15 to 20 minute presentations that use video to engage, educate, and interact with audiences, both during and after WEFTEC, when IKEs are uploaded to YouTube. In 2017, a session room will be devoted to IKEs on Tuesday.


●■ Exclusive to one company●■ Giveaway with sponsor logo to be distributed

within session room (production included)●■ Recognition on “Best of IKEs” webinar released after WEFTEC

●■ Logo on event sign

TECHNICAL SESSIONS A/VAUDIENCE: 4,000+

The technical program is the most respected and competitive educational program of its kind, featuring over 900 speakers. The program is put together by over 230 topical experts in the Program Committee using a highly rigorous selection process, ensuring a high quality program.


●■ Exclusive to one (1) sponsor per listed track●■ One (1) custom sponsor slide to display in rotation with WEF

house slides between sessions within sponsored track ●■ Post-show participant demographics●■ Available tracks

●■ Collection Systems and Distribution (8 sessions)●■ Disinfection and Public Health (5 sessions)●■ Facility Operations and Maintenance (12 sessions)●■ Future Insights and Global Issues (5 sessions)●■ Industrial Issues and Treatment Technologies (11 sessions)●■ Municipal Wastewater Treatment Process and Design (17 sessions)●■ Research and Innovation (10 sessions)●■ Residuals and Biosolids Management (12 sessions)●■ Stormwater Management (15 sessions)●■ Utility Management and Leadership (18 sessions)●■ Watershed Resources Management and Sustainability (7 sessions)●■ Water Reclamation and Reuse (7 sessions)

WORKSHOP NOTEPADS AUDIENCE (ALL WORKSHOPS): 1,600+

WEFTEC workshops offer the opportunity to learn about a specific topic in an in-depth, hands-on format. Topics are selected through a rigorous process, ensuring that those offered at WEFTEC are targeted, organized, and provide the most up-to-date information. WEF follows strict guidelines so that the highest level of education credits (CEUs) can be awarded for all workshops. Visit www.weftec.org/workshops for more information about this year's workshops.


●■ Available to one sponsor●■ Sponsor branded notepad to be distributed

to all WEFTEC workshop participants●■ Production included●■ Deadline of July 14, 2017



http://weftec.org/attend/meetings--events/about-facility-tours/

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EXHIBIT HALL

AUDIENCE: 500+

How do operators and technicians overcome flooding, a sewer collapse, process failure and other emergencies? Do you ever wonder what transpires behind the scenes during the operation of a wastewater treatment facility? During Operations Challenge, the best wastewater collection and treatment personnel in the world display their skills across five events: Collection Systems, Laboratory, Process Control, Maintenance and Safety.

STORMWATER PAVILIONThe focal point of the Water Environment Federation’s Stormwater Congress on the exhibit floor. In addition to industry leading companies, WEF’s Stormwater Pavilion contains a theater with short sessions and videos. The program covers a wide range of topics impacting the stormwater professional.


●■ Exclusive to one (1) company●■ 10' × 10' booth (raw space only) in Stormwater

Pavilion (based on available space)●■ Banner on Stormwater web site for month of

September, 2017, 275 px × 300 px●■ Highlight in WEFTEC Mobile App exhibitor directory

●■ Logo placement●■ Stormwater aisle sign danglers●■ Conference program floor plan●■ Sponsor page of Stormwater Program●■ Exhibitor directory of Stormwater Program

PARTNER ONE SPOT LEFT!Member: $12,600 | Non-member: $15,000

●■ Limited to four (4) sponsors●■ Logo placement

●■ Operations Challenge Event Banner, event and reception sign

●■ A/V slides during reception opening, weighted to display longer

●■ Carpet runner between event and table area

●■ Sponsor-provided pop-up banner may be placed in the Operations Challenge contest area

●■ Two (2) representatives can attend the Operations Challenge Awards Reception


●■ Logo placement●■ Operations Challenge event

and reception sign●■ A/V slides during reception opening

●■ One (1) representative can attend the Operations Challenge Awards Reception

OPERATIONS CHALLENGE & AWARDS RECEPTION


http://weftec.org/attend/operations-challenge/

ONSITE SIGNAGE

EXHIBIT HALL AISLE SIGN DANGLERS


●■ Exhibitor exclusive●■ Logo placement on four aisle banners in two directions●■ Production included●■ Includes Supporter Benefits

EXHIBIT HALL CARPET CLING●■ Exhibitor exclusive●■ 2' × 2' custom carpet clings can be located

in prime exhibit hall aisle locations●■ South Hall only

SET OF 5Member: $2,250 | Non-member: $3,300

SET OF 10Member: $4,000 | Non-member: $6,000

CONVENTION CENTER CLINGLocations available throughout McCormick Place; pricing upon request

TRANSPORTATION LOBBY DOORS ●■ Custom clings for glass doors at shuttle drop offs

ESCALATOR RUNNER●■ Custom clings for escalator runners

LUNCHEON TABLE CLINGS (SOUTH HALL ONLY)

METER BOARDMember: $3,600 | Non-member: $5,000

●■ Custom double-sided freestanding signs●■ Locations available in lobbies●■ Production included●■ Does not include additional sponsor benefits

BANNERMember price range: $5,500 – $28,000

●■ Custom single-sided or double-sided interior vinyl signs●■ Locations available in Grand Concourse and

South Lobby (Shuttle Drop-off)●■ Production included●■ Does not include additional sponsor benefits

NEW! DIGITAL SIGNMember: $6,000 | Non-member: $7,500

●■ Single-sided digital meter board●■ Displays sponsor content for 20 seconds in

rotation with up to 4 other sponsors●■ Sponsor content can include video (no sound)●■ Does not include additional sponsor benefits

Visit the WEFTEC PlanTour for available locations at www.plantour.com/show/weftec-2017. For

placement and availability, contact your sales representative. Sponsorship must be confirmed

no later than July 28, 2017 after which orders are subject to price increase.


HOTEL OPPORTUNITIES

HILTON CHICAGO HEADQUARTERS HOTEL

1,200 ROOMS ON PEAK BADGE PICKUP LOCATION

AVAILABLE OPPORTUNITIES●■ Room Drops

●■ Outside (in front of) Door●■ Under Door●■ In Room

●■ Elevator Advertising●■ Clings

●■ Exterior Door●■ Window●■ Escalator

●■ Banners

SHERATON GRAND CHICAGO900 ROOMS ON PEAK BADGE PICKUP LOCATION

AVAILABLE OPPORTUNITIES●■ Room Drops

●■ Outside Door●■ On the Door Knob●■ Under the Door●■ Inside Guest Room●■ Special Deliveries

●■ TV Channel Advertising

HYATT REGENCY CHICAGO1,300 ROOMS ON PEAK BADGE PICKUP LOCATION

AVAILABLE OPPORTUNITIES ●■ Room Drops

●■ In Room●■ Outside / Under Door●■ In Room Poly-bag●■ Outside Room Poly-bag

●■ Elevator Signage●■ Dark Channel Advertising●■ Clings

●■ Stairs●■ Escalators●■ Floor

●■ Digital Marquee

HYATT REGENCY MCCORMICK PLACE1,000 ROOMS ON PEAK CONNECTED TO MCCORMICK PLACE

AVAILABLE OPPORTUNITIES●■ Room Drops●■ Escalator Wrap●■ Elevators

●■ Advertising●■ Clings

●■ Sky Bridge Clings●■ Television Advertising●■ Restaurant and Bar

●■ Tent Cards●■ Beverage Napkins

●■ Daily Grind●■ Hot Cup Sleeves●■ Gobo

For all opportunities, contact your sales representative for pricing. NOTE: Hotel opportunities do not qualify for benefits listed on page 2.


SHUTTLE BUS ADVERTISING

SHUTTLE BUS GRAPHICS

FULL WRAP Member: $46,000 | Non-member: $56,000

●■ Full height on both sides, rear, and front (all four sides)

HALF WRAP Member: $28,000 | Non-member: $34,000

●■ Above the cargo bays on both sides, half of rear (three sides)

BILLBOARD MAX Member: $11,000 | Non-member: $14,000

●■ Above the cargo bays extending to roof (one side)

WINDOW MAX Member: $7,500 | Non-member: $9,000

●■ Perforated vinyl across windows (one side)

RIBBON MAX Member: $3,600 | Non-member: $5,000

●■ 2' high below windows and above cargo doors (one side)

HALF BACK Member $2,000 | Non-member: $3,000

●■ Half vehicle height (rear only)

STAIR GRAPHICSMember: $6,000 | Non-member: $7,500

●■ 10 buses (minimum) ●■ Three entry stairs per bus ●■ 20"w × 4"h●■ Full color GripStep graphic

HEADREST COVERS ●■ Prices listed by route*●■ Heavyweight cotton●■ 9"w x 6"h ●■ 2-sided imprint area (both sides may be different)●■ Listed routes to be confirmed at time of order

ROUTE 1 1,650+ PASSENGERS WITH 6 BUSES

Member: $10,000| Non-member: $13,000

ROUTE 2 600+ PASSENGERS WITH 4 BUSES








*Available in custom priced packages across multiple routes

WEF shuttle buses run from Sunday – Wednesday, October 1 – 4, carrying more than 9,000 attendees between 26 hotels and the convention center, and service all Facility Tours.

All bus graphic pricing includes production setup, proofs, production, pre-site inspection, shipping, vehicle coordination, pre-install motorcoach inspection, and removal. All Shuttle Bus advertising orders must be confirmed by July 14, 2017.


2017 SPONSORSHIP RESERVATION & CONTRACT

SALES REPRESENTATIVE

●Dave Mathews ●Vickie Bobo ●Cari McBride ●Suzanne Shutty ●Jenny Grigsby ●Stephen (Sid) James ●Nic Christy

PRIMARY CONTACT INFORMATION

●Check if address has changed ●Check if contact name has changed

Company Name

If the company last sponsored under a different name, what was it?

Person to receive contract and billing materials

Title

Address (for materials/invoice mailing)

City State/Province

Zip/Postal Code Country

Business Phone Number Mobile Phone Number

E-mail Website

MOBILE APP AND ONLINE DIRECTORY LISTING INFORMATION if different from Primary Contact Information This information is publicly listed.Company Name (please print exactly as it should appear in the Mobile App and online) Letter of alphabet company

should be listed under:

Sales Contact

Address

City State/Province

Zip/Postal Code Country

Business Phone Number E-mail

By providing my e-mail address and signing this form, I consent to receive all communications sent by or on the behalf of the Water Environment Federation.

MEMBERSHIP INFORMATION

●Current Corporate/Exhibitor Membership Number New Corporate/Exhibitor Member●Application & Payment EnclosedDate Sent:

Non-member

PAYMENT AND CANCELLATION TERMS

Sponsorship fees reserve sponsorships at WEFTEC and are due at the time this contract is received by WEF. Sponsorship is not reserved until full payment is received by WEF. Provided WEF receives written notice of cancellation on or before May 31, 2017, 75% of the sponsorship fee is refundable. Cancellations received by WEF after May 31, 2017 are not refundable.

Check Check No. Amount Enclosed $

Credit Card●American Express ●VISA●MasterCard

Card No. Exp Date CV V Code Amount to be charged $

Name as it appears on card (please print) Card Holder Signature

Card Billing Address

City State/Province Zip/Postal Code

PX

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CONTRACT TERMS AND CONDITIONS

The parties agree as follows: This agreement is made between the Water Environment Federation®, an Illinois nonprofit corporation (“WEF”), and ______________________________________________________ (the “Corporate Sponsor”), for mutual consideration, the receipt and adequacy of which are acknowledged by the parties, who agree:1. Effective Date of Agreement: This agreement goes into effect and is

binding upon acceptance by WEF and Corporate Sponsor indicated by their signatures on this reservation & contract form, and on Addendum A to this agreement.

2. Sponsorship reservation: Corporate Sponsor understands that sponsorship is not reserved until WEF receives full payment of sponsorship fees as indicated on Addendum A.

3. Rules, Regulations and License Agreement; Corporate Sponsor understands that this agreement includes the requirements set forth in the “Water Environment Federation Annual Technical Exhibition and Conference Rules and License for WEFTEC® Sponsors” (License), and Addendum A to the contract and license agreements. Corporate Sponsor Acknowledges that it has had the opportunity to review the License which is available at www.weftec.org/sponsorships/, and agrees to be bound by all terms set forth in this contract form, the license, and Addendum A.

Accepted for Sponsor by: (Please sign below. Contract is not valid without signature.)

Authorized Signature

Printed Name

Title

Company

Date

Accepted for WEF by:

Sacha Carey, Director, Exhibitions Date

If paying by check, return your signed contract by E-MAIL or FAX to obtain an invoice copy. Mail check payment with invoice to: Water Environment Federation P.O. Box 38009 | Baltimore, MD 21298-8009

Return signed contract to your appropriate Sales Representative:

FAX E-mail Dave Mathews 1-678-947-9244 [email protected]

Vickie Bobo 1-678-947-9244 [email protected]

Cari McBride 1-703-684-2450 [email protected]

Suzanne Shutty 1-703-407-0289 [email protected]

Jenny Grigsby 1-703-684-2407 [email protected]

Stephen (Sid) James +44 (0) 795 664 0454 [email protected]

For Exhibition Management Use

Sponsorship Reserved

Sponsorship Level Order Number

Member # Expiration Type

Collateral Needed:

Formats: JPG EPS PNG Banner Ad Mobile App: Banner Secondary Page Video Meter Art Banner Art Bus Art Cling Art Other: __________________________________________

COMPANY NAME ID#

CATEGORY AMOUNT

CONFERENCE-WIDE SPONSORSHIPS

Diamond | Platinum | Gold | Silver

Registration

Wi-Fi

Digital

Global Center

Hotel Keycards

DIGITAL MEDIA

Digital Partner | Digital Supporter

BRANDING

Tote Bags

Pens

Tote Bag Inserts

Lanyard

Oasis Charging Station

Interactive Values Cube


Opening General Session & Monday Afternoon Coffee Service

Technical Session Coffee Service Partner Supporter

Women in Water Partner Supporter

AEESP/WEF Scientists Luncheon Supporter

Collection Systems Luncheon Partner Supporter

Mix with Members Reception Partner Supporter

Stormwater Congress Luncheon Partner Supporter

Industrial Reception Partner Supporter

Innovation Pavilion Reception Partner Supporter

Stormwater Pavilion Reception Partner Supporter


Students & Young Professionals

Partner

Supporter

Associate

Career Fair


Facility Tours Tour:

IKE Session

Technical Sessions A/V Track:

Workshop Notebooks

EXHIBIT HALL

Operations Challenge Partner Supporter

Stormwater Pavilion

ONSITE SIGNAGE/HOTEL/SHUTTLE BUS

CUSTOM PACKAGE

TOTAL

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SPONSORSHIP SALES CONTACTS

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Nic Christy Director of Advertising Sales [email protected]+44 207 251 8778

Stefanie Walter Senior Manager, Exhibition Operations [email protected]+1-703-684-2414

NORTHEASTERN U.S. & CANADA

Dave Mathews andVickie Bobo

[email protected]@wef.org +1-678-947-9950+1-866-756-7811 (toll free)Fax: +1-678-947-9244

SOUTHEASTERN U.S. & LATIN AMERICA

Cari McBride [email protected]+1-703-535-5266Mobile: +1-703-795-2518Fax: +1-703-684-2450

WESTERN U.S. & CANADA

Suzanne Shutty [email protected] +1-703-407-0289

EUROPE (EXCLUDING ITALY) & ASIA

Stephen (Sid) James [email protected]+44 (0) 207 993 4605+44 (0) 795 664 0454

ITALY

Fabio Potesta [email protected]+39 010 5704948Fax: +39 010 5530088

ISRAEL

Zvi Segal [email protected]+972 9 748 1806Fax: +972 9 741 3294

MCCORMICK PLACE CHICAGO CONFERENCE SEP 30 – OCT 4, 2017EXHIBITION OCT 2 – 4, 2017


Water Environment Federation601 Wythe Street, Alexandria, VA 22314

www.weftec.org

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