NOVEMBER 20-21, 2019 Georgia World Congress Center | Atlanta, GA
2019
SPONSORSHIP OPPORTUNITIES
GREENBUILDEXPO.COM/EXPOSURE
SPONSOR OPPORTUNITIES The 2019 Greenbuild International Conference & Expo in Atlanta is expected to attract an estimated 10,000 attendees and over 300 exhibiting companies. As the world’s largest green building conference and expo, Greenbuild is the place for networking, inspiration and education, and has set itself apart as an unrivaled industry event. It’s the perfect venue to showcase your company in front of this important, influential audience, and Greenbuild’s array of sponsorship opportunities provides the most effective way to reach out to our attendees and maximize your visibility throughout the event. All sponsors are recognized prominently before, during and after the conference as leading supporters of Greenbuild and the green building movement. The opportunities listed on the prospectus are designed to fit a variety of budgets and may be combined to meet the desired levels.* Thank you for joining us in Atlanta. We look forward to helping you find the perfect combination of activities to maximize your presence.
GREENBUILD SPONSOR LEVELS The opportunities listed in this brochure are designed to fit a variety of budgets and may be combined to meet the desired sponsorship level. For example, by sponsoring the Closing Plenary for $50,000 and the VIP Lounge for $25,000, you will receive the benefits associated with those items as well as platinum sponsor benefits. Premier $100,000+
Platinum $75,000+
Gold $50,000+
Silver $25,000+
Green $10,00+
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Complimentary 10’ x 10’ Exhibit Hall Space Use of Greenbuild logo Complimentary 3-Day Conference Pass Advance Recognition on Greenbuild Sponsor Web Page Invitations to VIP Reception Prominent Logo on Sponsorship Sign VIP Seats at all Plenary Sessions Complimentary Participation in Passport to Prizes Complimentary Full-Page Ad in Expo Guide Recognition in Greenbuild E-Newsletters Priority Booth Selection for Greenbuild 2020
JEFF STASKO Sales Director 203-400-4574 jeffrey.stasko@KNect365com
ERIC PETERSON Director, Sponsorships 202-256-0939 eric.peterson@greenbuildexpo.com
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ADVERTISING Make a lasting impression and connect with your customers and prospects year-round by placing an ad in our ever-popular Expo Guide. Expo Guide Back Cover
$15,000
Place your full page, color ad on the back of the official Expo Guide and maximize exposure for your brand or booth. Distributed to every show attendee, this guide is used many times each day while the attendees are in the exhibit hall.
Expo Guide Inside Back Cover Enjoy increased presence by securing the inside back cover of the Greenbuild Expo Guide. The color ad will be one full page and will be distributed to thousands of attendees.
$10,000
Expo Guide Inside Front Cover Enjoy increased presence by securing the inside front cover of the Greenbuild Expo Guide. The color ad will be one full page near the table of contents and will be distributed to thousands of attendees.
Expo Guide Full Page Color Ad
$5,000
Reserving an ad is like having a permanent exhibit booth in printed format and is one of the most important ways attendees follow up with exhibitors from the show. Enjoy increased logo presence by advertising your company on one full-page, color ad in the Greenbuild Expo Guide.
Expo Guide 1/2 Page Color Ad
$3,500
Reserving an ad is like having a permanent exhibit booth in printed format and is one of the most important ways attendees follow up with exhibitors from the show. Enjoy increased logo presence by advertising your company on one half-page, color ad in the Greenbuild Expo Guide.
JEFF STASKO Sales Director 203-400-4574 jeffrey.stasko@KNect365com
ERIC PETERSON Director, Sponsorships 202-256-0939 eric.peterson@greenbuildexpo.com
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PROMOTION Make a stronger connection with your customers and prospects by sponsoring on-site experiences and takeaways.
Lanyards Your company’s name printed on 20,000+ lanyards worn by all attendees and volunteers throughout the conference.
$50,000 Conference Tote Bag + Bag Insert (exclusive) Be seen everywhere with your logo on thousands of attendee tote bags.
Hotel Key Cards Cards will be distributed with the sponsor’s logo & booth number to attendees staying within the official Greenbuild housing block (exceptions may apply).
$40,000 Shuttle Bus Banners Be the official shuttle bus sponsor throughout Greenbuild as we transport attendees back and forth from our hotels, located throughout the city.
Rejuvenation Lounge
$35,000
Tired after a long day of Greenbuild? All participants are invited to swing by the Rejuvenation Lounge located in a high-traffic area for a complimentary massage and oxygen bar, compliments of your company. As the sponsor, you’ll receive on-site exposure in the Rejuvenation Lounge.
JEFF STASKO Sales Director 203-400-4574 jeffrey.stasko@KNect365com
ERIC PETERSON Director, Sponsorships 202-256-0939 eric.peterson@greenbuildexpo.com
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PROMOTION, cont. Onsite Registration Be the first company attendees see when they register. Sponsorship features your logo and booth # on every other registration counter kick panel. Can bundle with Online Registration for $50,000.
Energy/Renewable Energy Certificates (REC) Sponsor Be the official Energy sponsor of Greenbuild. Offset Greenbuild’s electricity use at the convention center and hotels.
$25,000
Waste Diversion Sponsor Help attendees maintain the sustainable mission of Greenbuild by sponsoring the Waste Diversion Stations. These stations are placed in high-traffic areas throughout the convention center and Exhibit Hall to promote responsible diversion streams and reduce landfill waste. Your company’s logo and booth # will appear at an individual station, showing attendees that your company means green.
Volunteer T-Shirt Your logo featured on hundreds of t-shirts worn by all Greenbuild volunteers. Extend your presence even after the conference has ended!
Water Cooler Display
$10,000
Sponsor will be allowed to provide (3) water cooler display stations to be placed inside the Exhibit Hall. Sponsor will handle all set-up and tear-down for the water displays and will be responsible for their operations during the conference.
JEFF STASKO Sales Director 203-400-4574 jeffrey.stasko@KNect365com
ERIC PETERSON Director, Sponsorships 202-256-0939 eric.peterson@greenbuildexpo.com
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PROMOTION, cont. Exhibit Hall Pavilion Banner (limited # available)
$8,000
Get high-visibility recognition at one of 8 official Greenbuild expo pavilion banners. The banner danglers will feature the sponsor’s logo and booth number and are attached to the exhibit hall pavilion banner. Available pavilions include: Building Automation, 500 Mile, Health & Wellness, Lighting Solutions, Net Zero Energy, Residential, Technology or Wood.
Aisle Banners (limited # available)
$5,000
Your company’s logo will be featured on the aisle banners inside the Expo Hall for all Greenbuild participants to see! If you’re looking for excellent visibility on-site, this sponsorship is for you!
Passport to Prizes (25 available)
$3,500
Drive booth traffic by participating in our popular contest! Your company name and booth number will be featured on a “passport” used to enter the grand prize drawing. All booths on the passport must be visited for a contest entrant to be eligible. All Passport to Prizes booths must be located in the Exhibit Hall.
JEFF STASKO Sales Director 203-400-4574 jeffrey.stasko@KNect365com
ERIC PETERSON Director, Sponsorships 202-256-0939 eric.peterson@greenbuildexpo.com
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DIGITAL Gain invaluable visibility with the Greenbuild audience by sponsoring a cutting-edge digital product/service.
Greenbuild TV (exclusive)
$50,000
Deliver your custom message to a captive Greenbuild audience before, during and after the event by showcasing your company on Greenbuild TV. The Presenting sponsorship gives you maximum visibility across all platforms for FOUR days. Platforms include (but not limited to) posting on the Greenbuild website and mobile app, emailed to all attendees, distributed via social media channels, and playing on digitial screens located throughout the convention center.
Online Attendee Registration
$35,000
Be the first company attendees see by sponsoring online registration. Recognition includes your logo and hyperlink on all official registration confirmation emails. Can bundle with Onsite Registration for $50,000.
Mobile App
$25,000
Associate your name with the latest in conference technology by sponsoring the official Greenbuild Mobile App. The app will be available for free to all attendees and includes your logo (and hyperlink) on the app landing page, with additional logo presence displayed throughout. These are the tools everyone will be using onsite!
JEFF STASKO Sales Director 203-400-4574 jeffrey.stasko@KNect365com
ERIC PETERSON Director, Sponsorships 202-256-0939 eric.peterson@greenbuildexpo.com
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DIGITAL, cont. Greenbuild TV Commercials - :30 spot (limited # available)
Bring your message to life by displaying your corporate message or video on screens located throughout the convention center. Your :30 spot will play on loop during the week of Greenbuild.
Greenbuild Targeted Email (limited # available)
$5,000
Reach your desired audience with a targeted e-blast before Greenbuild. Create your own custom HTML message and we’ll send it on your behalf. Select from the following attendee categories who have opted in to receive Greenbuild emails: Architects * Engineers * Builders/ Contractors/Developers * Financial Service Providers * Building Owners * Government Agencies * Code Officials * Interior Designers * Sustainability Officers. Your message will reach up to 3,000 targeted attendees.
Greenbuildexpo.com Banner Ads (limited # available)
Increase exposure and drive awareness by sponsoring one of Greenbuild’s highly-visible webpages. Last year more than 290,000 visits from over 157,000 unique visitors read more than 1,155,300 pages on our site. Now you can sponsor your very own page. Sponsorship includes your 180 x 600 skyscraper web banner that can be hyperlinked to the website of your choice.
$3,000
Mobile App Push Notification (limited # available) Push your very own invite or product message with your website link to Greenbuild attendees through the mobile app.
JEFF STASKO Sales Director 203-400-4574 jeffrey.stasko@KNect365com
ERIC PETERSON Director, Sponsorships 202-256-0939 eric.peterson@greenbuildexpo.com
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EVENTS & EDUCATION Make a stronger connection with your customers and prospects by sponsoring a special education session, workshop, networking event or location.
International Summit & Reception This popular one-day summit is focused on international green building issues and includes break out sessions, a plenary and a luncheon. Support the event that brings together industry professionals from around the world.
Communities & Affordable Homes Summit
Call for pricing
This full day summit will focus on the development of vibrant, sustainable communities through the lenses of resilience, social equity, health and economic opportunity. Join community and sustainability leaders for knowledge sharing and problem solving with the goal of expediting the economic, social, and ecological health and vitality of all communities.
Closing Plenary It’s the last event that all attendees show up for. The Closing Plenary features a prominent speaker that everyone wants to hear. Sponsorship includes a 5-minute speaking opportunity.
Onsite Meeting Rooms Planning to hold a meeting during Greenbuild? Reserve a private meeting room for your company to use at the convention center. These will sell out! Exact number and price varies. Please call for details.
Greenbuild Micro Grid Title Sponsor
$50,000
Be the title (naming rights) sponsor with premium placement within the Smart Energy Micro Grid Marketplace – the most popular feature on the Greenbuild trade show floor. Sponsor will also produce two 60-minute presentations which will take place in the Applied Learning Area.
JEFF STASKO Sales Director 203-400-4574 jeffrey.stasko@KNect365com
ERIC PETERSON Director, Sponsorships 202-256-0939 eric.peterson@greenbuildexpo.com
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EVENTS & EDUCATION, cont. Education Labs (10 available)
$45,000
Connect with attendees through a unique classroom experience located right inside the Exhibit Hall. Each Lab will feature sponsor-developed content that will be submitted to GBCI and approved for CE credit. Each lab will host 5 educational sessions during expo only hours (scheduled by Show Management).
Women in Green Power Lunch
$35,000
Sponsor this high-powered lunch to salute the women in our industry who have emerged as great sustainability leaders and their legacy in shaping the green economy. Also, connect with new leaders in the movement to encourage, inspire, mentor and motivate.
Happy Hour in the Hall Be the center of attention at Happy Hour in the Hall! This opportunity will give you exclusive branding at all bars located throughout the Exhibit Hall. You’ll receive 500 drink tickets to pass out to your attendees, and receive branding everywhere the Happy Hour in the Hall is mentioned.
Executive Luncheon
$30,000
The Executive Luncheon is an invite-only premier event that targets C-level insiders that are key to the green building industry. Associate your company’s brand with this unique event that caters to a very high-level audience.
Leadership Awards Reception The annual Leadership Awards Reception recognizes organizations and individuals who signify vision, leadership and commitment to the evolution of green building. Get your brand in front of who’s who in green building at this important event.
JEFF STASKO Sales Director 203-400-4574 jeffrey.stasko@KNect365com
ERIC PETERSON Director, Sponsorships 202-256-0939 eric.peterson@greenbuildexpo.com
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DIGITAL,&cont. EVENTS EDUCATION, cont. Master Series (limited # available) Exclusive sponsorship of one high-profile Master Speaker Session. The specific Session is TBD and will be decided upon by Sponsor once all Master Speakers have been announced. Sponsorship includes a 3-5 minute speaking opportunity and introduction of speaker.
Applied Learning Area Lunch & Learns (4 available)
$30,000
Greenbuild will provide box lunches on Sponsor’s behalf for over 120 attendees. These facilitated group discussions featuring 60-minute conversations with up to three topic experts from your company will address specific challenges with the intent to provide peer solutions. Sponsorship includes registration list.
Greenbuild VIP Lounge Associate yourself with VIP guests by sponsoring the VIP Lounge. Receive logo recognition on room signage, table tents and flat-screen TVs. Sponsor will also receive a literature distribution opportunity.
Greenbuild Education Tracks (limited # available)
$15,000
Associate your brand with Greenbuild’s top-notch education. Sponsors will be featured in a 60-second video to be played before each of the eight sessions. Sponsor will be recognized on podium signs and on sponsor recognition slides.
LEED Workshops 2-Day
$7,500
2 Day: All workshops at Greenbuild are taught by skilled and experienced practitioners who are also trained facilitators. This year also features workshops about the LEED, WELL, PEER, SITES, ParkSmart, and EDGE systems.
JEFF STASKO Sales Director 203-400-4574 jeffrey.stasko@KNect365com
ERIC PETERSON Director, Sponsorships 202-256-0939 eric.peterson@greenbuildexpo.com
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DIGITAL,&cont. EVENTS EDUCATION, cont. LEED Workshops Full Day
$5,000
Full Day: All workshops at Greenbuild are taught by skilled and experienced practitioners who are also trained facilitators. This year also features workshops about the LEED, WELL, PEER, SITES, ParkSmart, and EDGE systems.
LEED Workshops 1/2 Day
$3,000
1/2 Day: All workshops at Greenbuild are taught by skilled and experienced practitioners who are also trained facilitators. This year also features workshops about the LEED, WELL, PEER, SITES, ParkSmart, and EDGE systems.
JEFF STASKO Sales Director 203-400-4574 jeffrey.stasko@KNect365com v.7.16.19
ERIC PETERSON Director, Sponsorships 202-256-0939 eric.peterson@greenbuildexpo.com
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