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A very worthwhile and, importantly, fantastically organized conference. Chairman and Managing Director Suzlon Energy
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The Sponsorship Opportunity A history of excellence For over 30 years, the International Herald Tribune has been delivering market leading conferences that inspire global debate. Speakers include heads of government, business leaders and influential thinkers, who examine the key issues in an objective environment, in front of an audience of their peers. With agendas crafted to ensure rigorous, balanced debate and associated networking events that bring together the most senior decision makers, IHT conferences offer sponsoring brands the opportunity to be associated with the very best in international conferences.
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Well represented, high-profile gathering.
Managing Director Thomson Reuters Point Carbon
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The Delegate Profile Delegates attending the IHT’s international conferences reflect the readership profile of the paper – they are the influential global citizens and senior decision makers that sponsors wish to reach. Sponsorship of an IHT conference brings with it the additional benefit of your brand logo’s inclusion in the advertising placed in the newspaper to promote our events – ensuring that you begin to benefit from your sponsorship association from the very beginning of the event’s life-cycle.
Representative breakdown of delegate audience at an IHT global conference, taken from past data
C-Level
10%
9% 18%
53%
Company owner Government
10%
Professional advisers Other
Global distribution of the International Herald Tribune
Europe Middle East / Africa 42%
52% Americas 5% Asia Pacific 1%
The delegate lists for our most established conferences, Oil & Money and the annual Luxury conference, read like a “who’s who” of their industry. Each new event that we introduce follows this precedent, with delegates attracted by the quality of our conference agendas and the opportunity to meet and do business with a globally engaged delegation. Sponsorship of an IHT conference gives you the opportunity to connect with this audience in this exclusive environment – all sponsor delegates also have access to the VIP networking events.
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An excellent opportunity to gain insight from the key industry players on current risks and future trends in this globally critical sector.
Managing Partner, Oil and Gas sector Environmental Resources Management Limited
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Why Sponsor?
Sponsorship Options
Sponsor an International Herald Tribune conference to….
Participate as a Briefing Agenda Sponsor...
align your company or brand with thought leadership on issues of vital relevance to our audience host and network with opinion leaders and so build the essential relationships that drive business and investment The conferences team at the International Herald Tribune work with our sponsors to ensure that business and marketing objectives are met. We have developed a range of packaged options that have been proven to deliver competitive advantage to our sponsors. We are also happy to innovate and to tailor-make a sponsorship package to meet your goals.
We are creating opportunities at International Herald Tribune Conferences for sponsors to hold private Briefings for a targeted selection of delegates. We will work with you to ensure that your Briefing proposition attracts the right audience and will facilitate the invitation process. We create the right physical space and appropriate agenda time to enable you to directly communicate your objectives and interests and package this up with a range of branding benefits, guest tickets and advertising support.
Targeted, hosted networking… We will create a dedicated, branded space within the conference networking area, enabling you to host delegates in a more intimate environment and/or to host private, invite-only lunches or receptions throughout the event. Packaged with branding, guest tickets and advertising and supported by our logistics team, we ensure that your team are able to make those important business connections.
High profile networking… We invite our lead sponsors to host the key networking functions scheduled during every event agenda – whether it be a breakfast, lunch, drinks reception, VIP dinner or gala party. These networking sponsorships enable you to nominate a representative to welcome delegates and provide a high profile opportunity. Supported by our PR team to ensure the maximum coverage, the package includes a range of branding, guest ticket and advertising options.
Exhibition partnership… If you have products to demonstrate or information to share, you may choose to sponsor an International Herald Tribune conference by exhibiting. We ensure that all exhibition spaces are located within the general networking areas to maximise traffic, and schedule appropriate refreshment and networking breaks to ensure delegates have time to visit you on your stand. We will also enable you to target selected delegates with invitations to meet and create opportunities for you to promote your presence at the event through advertising or advertorial in the Delegate Book or distributing information to all delegates on arrival. All sponsors receive the added benefits of branding and promotion on the conference’s website, on all our conference marketing and advertising materials and in follow up information and activities – ensuring that you reach a wider audience through the pre event and post event life-cycle of the conference.
Contact us now to discuss your requirements: Patrick Falconer Managing Director, UK & Global Conference Sponsorship Director The New York Times Global +44 (0) 207 061 3530 pfalconer@nytimesglobal.com Brenda Erdmann Hagerty Sponsorship Development Manager International Herald Tribune +44 (0) 207 061 3513 bhagerty@iht.com
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