ABA CONFERENCE and TRADEÂ EXHIBITION
YEARS
93
18-19|JUNE|2017 THE INTERCONTINENTAL MELBOURNE
SPONSORSHIP PROSPECTUS & EXHIBITOR RATES The ABA will be holding its 93rd Conference and Trade Exhibition at The Intercontinental Melbourne at The Rialto, located in the heart of Melbourne’s CBD on the 18 & 19 June 2017. We’re delighted with the five-star venue that combines a sympathetic heritage overlay reflecting on Melbourne’s boom times of the late 19th century, with the 21st century modern features that a quality conference centre requires. The Intercontinental will be an ideal meeting place for independent, chain and franchise, library, educational and university booksellers; along with publishers, suppliers and service providers to come together as an industry. A key theme of this year’s Conference will be collaboration. We will be engaging further with our industry partners to create an atmosphere of dialogue, discussion, and co-operation during a program of interactive lectures, panel discussions and debate, and encourage constructive dialogue between delegates and trade exhibitors. With so many booksellers and bookshop owners authorised to make major business and buying decisions in one location you will have the opportunity to introduce your range of books, services, and products by taking a sponsorship package or exhibition package. The event will prove to be an invaluable and key marketing opportunity for your business.
Speak with Steve Jones to discuss how we may tailor one of our sponsorship or exhibition opportunities to work with your company’s 2017 marketing and promotional objectives. Email: conference@aba.org.au
Phone: 03 9859 7322
Please note that all prices quoted in this prospectus are exclusive of GST.
2017 CONFERENCE SPEAKERS Sponsoring an author to speak at the ABA Conference is a great opportunity to capture the attention of booksellers and the broader industry at a single event. It is a key reminder leading up to the holiday selling season about books that may be featured in windows or front tables, listed in catalogues, or result in author events in bookshops. There may also be opportunities for service providers to provide experts to present at Conference.
DENG ADULT Pre-Dinner Speaker
JIMMY BARNES Gala Dinner Speaker
IN BRIEF: PROGRAM SUNDAY JUNE 18
MONDAY JUNE 19
9.00am 9.30am
9.00am 10:15am 10.45am 12.30pm 1.15pm 4:00pm
12.00pm 3:45pm 6.30pm 7.30pm
Opening Keynote & additional sessions Trade exhibition inc working lunch Conference Sessions Pre-Dinner Drinks Gala Dinner and Awards
(Please note - Session times are subject to change.)
Sessions Morning tea Sessions Lunch Sessions Closing Keynote
GOLD PACKAGE $6,000 (4 available)
All packages include the following plus customised benefits as listed in table below: • 1 x Trade Exhibition Stand • Company Logo and, or details displayed on various conference marketing materials
Gala Dinner Partner (2 available)
• Optional 1/4 page Ad in News on Conference. • 4 x Full Registrations including Gala Dinner Tickets • Insert in the Registration Satchel
1 x Option to supply speaker 1 x Option to supply MC 1 x 30sec video to be screened at Gala Dinner 1 x Option to supply gift item
Pre-dinner Networking Drinks Partner
1 x Option to supply author/speaker during drinks
Booksellers Lunch Partner
1 x Option to supply speaker
(1 available)
1 x Corporate Gift/Catalogue/uncorrected proof
Keynote Partner
1 x 90sec video to be screened before session
1 x 30sec video to be screened at Gala Dinner
(1 available)
(1 available)
1 x Corporate Gift/Catalogue/uncorrected proof left on each seat
SILVER PACKAGE $4,000 (8 available)
All packages include the following plus customised benefits as listed in table below: • 1 x Trade Exhibition Stand • Company Logo and, or details displayed on various conference marketing mataterials
Trade Expo Lunch Partner (1 available)
• Optional 1/8 page Ad in News on Conference. • Insert in the Registration Satchel • 2 x Full Registrations to the ABA Conference inc Gala Dinner Tickets
1 x Option for promotion during the Trade Exhibition 1 x Curated lunch (subject to chef’s conditions) 1 x Serviette, or other themed item
Satchel Partner
1 x Supply branded satchel (min 200)
(1 available)
1 x Special mention at beginning of conference
Closing Keynote Partner
1 x Option to supply speaker 1 x Option to supply book/proof relating to session
(1 available)
SATCHEL INSERT $200
Item placed in each registered delegate’s satchel Accepted items include – Book or proof – Catalogue – Corporate Gift
BRONZE PACKAGE $2,000 (12 available)
All packages include the following plus customised benefits as listed in table below: • 1 x Trade Exhibition Stand • Company Logo and, or details displayed on various conference marketing materials
• 1 x Full Registration to the ABA Conference inc Gala Dinner Ticket • Insert in the Registration Satchel
Registration Partner
1 x Logo on registration website
(1 available)
1 x Pull-up Banner at Registration Desk
Morning/ Afternoon Tea Sponsor
1 x Option for Author Signing
Session Partner
1 x Option to supply speaker
1 x Option for Themed Morning Tea
(2 Available)
(5 available)
1 x Option for pop-up info desk in foyer
TRADE EXHIBITOR PACKAGE $990
1 x 2x2m Trade Stand 1 x table (2x1m) Tablecloth 2 x chairs Signage Electrical package (powerpoint/lighting)