International Appraisers Conference and Advanced Business Valuation Conference 2018 Conference Sponsor & Exhibitor Prospectus Hilton Anaheim California October 7-10, 2018 Reach the entire appraisal profession in one place Act now to secure your spot at the two preeminent valuation conferences of the year.
This is the BEST Place to Reach Appraisers CONNECT with more than 600 appraisers from around the world during and after conference events. DELIVER your message in person at the many networking receptions and start building new relationships. IMPRESS appraisers with your company s insights into the profession and showcase your products. BE KNOWN as a supporter of the appraisal profession by sponsoring and exhibiting at the conference. BOOK EARLY for the best, highest traffic location in the exhibit hall. 600 Average Number of Attendees Average Percentage of Attendees by Member Type 83% 17% Members Non-Members 19+ Total Reach from Event Marketing Efforts Total Countires Represented Advance Event Marketing 66,000+ 8 Prospects Months Average Percentage of Attendees by Discipline 47% 16% 9% 5% 22% 1% Business Valuation Machinery & Technical Services Personal Property Gems & Jewelry Real Property Other
Sponsor & Exhibitor Packages Platinum Sponsorship: $7,500 Welcome Reception The Welcome Reception sets the tone! This icebreaker provides a forum and venue for attendees to reconnect with colleagues while establishing new friendships and forging new B2B partnerships. Sponsorship includes literature placement at event and napkins with sponsor logo. President s Networking Reception This annual event allows attendees a chance to relax and unwind after a jam-packed day of speakers and sessions. Sponsorship includes literature placement at event and napkins with sponsor logo. Gold Sponsorship: $5,000 Joint Attendee Luncheon (2 available Mon. or Tues.) Capture the attention of both the ASA International Appraisers and Advanced BV Conference attendees at the joint luncheon. Conference Bags Put your message in the hands of 750 conference attendees and guarantee it s seen everywhere. These bags will be printed exclusively with your logo alongside the ASA logo and distributed to all conference attendees. Silver Sponsorship: $3,500 Continental Breakfast (3 available Mon., Tues., Wed.) Be the wake-up for attendees as they start their day. Women s Networking Reception Get exclusive access to the women s side of the appraisal profession and have the chance to make a presentation to them. This sponsorship includes the unique opportunity spend directed time with this distinguished group. Rising Stars Reception Meet and greet up-and-coming appraisal professionals. This happy hour event focuses on appraisers 40 and under who are making their mark on the profession. This sponsorship includes the opportunity to address the attendees of the event and spend one-on-one time with this important segment of the profession. Hotel Keycards Put your name and logo in the hands of every conference attendee staying in the official ASA 2018 Conference hotel. The keycards are one of the first things attendees see and the last impression they have of their conference experience. The sponsor s 2-color logo will be placed on hotel keycards given to conference attendees registered at the hotel. Bronze Sponsorship Packages: $2,500 Refreshment Breaks (5 available) During the refreshment breaks, registrants gather to grab a snack and share information about the latest business and industry trends. Refreshment breaks capture the attention of prospective clients and partners in a professional setting. Charging Stations Give attendees a little pick me up throughout the day. Branded charging stations offer attendees a chance to charge phones right from the conference floor and provides exposure for your company throughout the conference. Exhibitor: $2,000 Exhibiting is a great way to showcase your services and products to conference attendees. As an exhibitor, you will meet highly motivated prospects who are intent on learning the latest developments, solutions and practices in the appraisal profession. Our anticipated audience of over 600 individuals includes appraisers representing all ASA disciplines. Appraisal Review and Management Business Valuation Gems and Jewelry Personal Property Real Property Machinery and Technical Specialties Exhibit Hours (subject to change): Sunday, October 7 5:00 p.m. 6:30 p.m. Monday, October 8 7:15 a.m. 7:30 p.m. Tuesday, October 9 7:15 a.m. 3:00 p.m. Each tabletop exhibit space includes a skirted 6 or 8 table, two chairs and one small wastebasket. ADVERTISE Advertisements are a cost-effective way to reach ASA members and conference attendees. Conference Final Program Make a lasting impression in this guide provided to every conference attendee. The is full of session descriptions, exhibitor profiles, maps, special events and more. Ads must be supplied electronically in a highresolution (300 DPI) PDF format; the program will be printed in 4-color. Final program ads are due September 1, 2018. Choose from the following ad sizes: $750 Inside Front Cover (4.75 x 7.75 ) $750 Inside Rear Cover (4.75 x 7.75 ) $600 Full Page (4.75 x 7.75 ) $400 1/2 Page (4.75 x 3.85 or 2.35 x 7.75 ) $250 $400 1/2 Page (4.75 x 3.85 or 2.35 x 7.75 ) Attendee Bag Insert: $500 Inserts are an inexpensive way to reach over 750 appraisal professionals attending two important conferences. Questions? Contact: Tony D Alba Email: tdalba@appraisers.org Phone: 919-522-3313
Package Benefits Number of Full Conference Passes with Sponsorship Tabletop Exhibit Space Sponsor & Exhibitor Benefits At-a-Glance Platinum $7,500 Gold $5,000 Silver $3,500 Bronze $2,500 Exhibitor $2,000 3 2 1 1 1 2 1 1 1 Acknowledgement in x x x x x On-Site Branding x x x x x Name Recognition on Conference Website with Link to Sponsor Webpage x x x x x Sponsor Recognition at Opening Keynote x x x x Acknowledgement as a Sponsor on the Conference Website, Marketing Materials, Pre- Conference Emails and Selected Social Media Mention During Opening Session and On-Site Signage Company Description in Advertising in the Advertising Logo on Front of the and on Conference Bags x x x x x x x x 100 words 100 words 75 words 50 words 50 words Full Page Half Page Quarter Page x Attendee Bag Insert x x x x Logo and Mention of Sponsorship in (2) Issues of ASA s Monthly E-Newseltter Logo and Mention in Event Wrap-Up on ASA s Blog Banner Ad on Conference Mobile App x x x x x x x x x x Post Conference Email to Attendees x x Questions? Contact: Tony D Alba Email: tdalba@appraisers.org Phone: 919-522-3313
2018 Sponsor & Exhibitor Application/Contract (page 1 of 3) This application/contract will not become binding until approved by American Society of Appraisers. Please type or print clearly, completing all sections and return the completed document to tdalba@appraisers.org. ASA will provide an invoice upon receipt of this application/contract. Payment is required in full before sponsorship benefits begin. Questions? Email: tdalba@appraisers.org Phone: 919-522-3313 CONTACT INFORMATION Name Title Company Address City State Zip Zip / Postal Code Country Phone Email Website PAYMENT o CHECK o VISA o MasterCard o AMERICAN EXPRESS Card #: Cardholder s Name (as it appears on card): Expiration Date: CCV #: Signature Date: Payment $: The total is due with application to reserve sponsorship/exhibit/advertising space. Total Enclosed $: I agree to the 2018 General Terms and Agreement and wish to be a sponsor/exhibitor/advertiser of the ASA International Appraisers and Advanced Business Valuation Conference, October 7-10, 2018 I authorize ASA to charge the amount above to my credit card. Signature Date: Keep a copy of this agreement for your records. Please make checks payable to ASA and send payments to: American Society of Appraisers, 11107 Sunset Hills Rd, Ste 310, Reston, VA 20190 or fax to (703) 742-8471.
2018 Sponsor & Exhibitor Application/Contract (page 2 of 3) YOUR SELECTION PLATINUM $7,500 o Welcome Reception o President s Networking Reception GOLD $5,000 o Conference Bags o SILVER $3,500 Attendee Luncheon ( o Mon. / o Tues. check one) o Women s Networking Reception o Rising Stars Reception o o Continental Breakfast ( o Mon. / o Tues. / o BRONZE $2,500 o o Charging Stations Wed. check one) Hotel Keycards Refreshment Break ( Mon. a.m. OR p.m. // Tues. a.m. OR p.m. // Wed. a.m. check one) EXHIBITOR $2,000 o Tabletop Exhibit Will you be staffing the booth? o Yes o No If no, please provide name(s) and email(s) of booth staff: BOOTH STAFF ONLY Name(s) Email(s) NOTE: BOOTH STAFF ARE LIMITED TO EXHIBIT HALL ONLY. One complimentary full conference registration is provided per each booth purchased. All other exhibitors who wish to attend the full conference must fill out a separate registration form and pay for the conference as an attendee. Complimentary Registration Forms will be provided upon acceptance of contract and payment. ADVERTISING Conference Final Program (4-color) o Inside Front Cover ($750) o Inside Rear Cover ($750) o o 1/2 Page ($400) o 1/4 Page ($250) Full Page ($600)
2018 Sponsor & Exhibitor Application/Contract (page 3 of 3) 2018 General Terms and Agreement Sponsor/Exhibitor/Advertiser 1. Sponsors/Exhibitors/Advertisers are generally limited to vendors whose products and services are of specific interest to attendees of the event. ASA reserves to itself the sole right to determine eligibility of vendors and vendor products and services for the event. 2. This Agreement shall not constitute or be considered to be a partnership, employer-employee relationship or joint venture between ASA and the exhibitor/sponsor/advertiser. Each exhibitor/sponsor/advertiser must name a contact person in connection with the sponsorship or the installation, operation and removal of the exhibit. Such person shall be authorized to enter into such Agreement as may be necessary and for which the exhibitor/sponsor shall be responsible. 3. Exhibitor/sponsor/advertiser hereby assumes sole and entire responsibility for any and all personal injury and damage to property that may be sustained by the exhibitor/sponsor/advertiser and for any and all claims sustained in connection with or arising out of exhibitor/sponsor/advertiser s use of the exhibition premises. Exhibitor/sponsor/advertiser agrees to protect, defend, indemnify and hold harmless ASA, its officers, directors, employees and agents, and the hotel, its owners, operators, parents, subsidiaries, affiliates, employees, officers, directors and agents against all liability, claims, losses, damages to persons or property, government charges or fines and attorney s fees arising directly or indirectly from any intentional or negligent act or omission by an exhibitor/sponsor or any of its employees or agents or arising out of or caused by exhibitor/sponsor/advertiser s installation, removal, maintenance, occupancy or use of the exhibition premises or any part thereof. 4. To the fullest extent permitted by law, the person/legal entity described as Exhibitor in this clause and in this exhibitor contract (regardless whether such person/legal entity is also described as Exhibitor in this contract) hereby assumes full responsibility and agrees to indemnify, defend and hold harmless Hilton Anaheim ( Hotel ), Hotel s owner HHC HA TRS, Inc., d/b/a Hilton Anaheim, Hilton Worldwide, Inc., and each of their respective owners, managers, subsidiaries, affiliates, employees and agents (collectively, Hotel Parties ), as well as the American Society of Appraisers ( Group ), from and against any and all claims or expenses arising out of Exhibitor s use of the Hotel s exhibition premises. Exhibitor agrees to obtain and maintain during the use of the exhibition premises, Comprehensive General Liability Insurance, including contractual liability covering the Exhibitor s indemnity obligations in this clause. Such insurance shall be in the amount of not less than $1,000,000 combined single limit for personal injury and property damage. The Hotel Parties and Group shall be named as additional insureds on such policy, and Exhibitor shall supply the Hotel with a Certificate of Insurance at least 30 days prior to the use of the exhibition premises. The Exhibitor understands that neither the Group nor the Hotel Parties maintain insurance covering the Exhibitor s property and it is the sole responsibility of the Exhibitor to obtain such insurance. 5. Exhibitor/sponsor/advertiser agrees to be in full compliance with all applicable governmental laws and regulations, including specifically all applicable fire, health and safety codes and regulations. 6. Positioning of exhibitor/sponsor/advertiser s name in all publications is at the discretion of ASA except where a request for a specific, preferred position is acknowledged by ASA in writing. 7. ASA makes no independent investigation or verification of any claim or statement by an exhibitor/sponsor/advertiser contained in an ASA publication or made in the exhibition space. ASA reserves the right to edit exhibitor/sponsor copy that appears in ASA publications. Inclusion of an exhibitor/sponsor/ advertiser should not be interpreted as an endorsement by ASA of any product or service offered by the exhibitor/sponsor/advertiser, unless specifically designated as part of the ASA Member Benefit Program. 8. ASA shall not be liable for any costs or damages, consequential or otherwise, if for any reason it fails to publish or display an exhibitor/sponsor or as a result of any mistake in publication, omission from or error in any publication. 9. ASA will not be bound by conditions printed or appearing on copy instructions that conflict with the provisions in this Agreement. 10. In the event ASA is unable to hold the conference due to an act of God, war, terrorism, fire, strike, exhibit facility construction or renovation, government regulations, curtailment of transportation facilities or other cause beyond the control of ASA, which make it impractical, inadvisable or impossible to hold the conference, ASA in its sole discretion shall determine and may refund to the exhibitor/sponsor/advertiser its proportionate share of the balance of the aggregate exhibit or sponsorship fees received which remain after deducting expenses incurred by ASA, but in no case shall the amount of the refund to the exhibitor/sponsor/advertiser exceed the amount of exhibitor, sponsorship or advertiser fee paid to ASA. ASA shall have no other or further liability to the exhibitor, sponsor or advertiser. 11. ASA and the Hilton Anaheim reserve the right to approve placement, wording and size of banners/signage by exhibitors and sponsors. ASA and the hotel reserve the right to approve the character of the exhibit displays, including but not limited to, the use of sound devices, signs, sign copy and illumination devices. Exhibitors and sponsors are solely responsible for obtaining all necessary copyrights, licenses and permits to use music, photographs or other copyrighted material appearing in the exhibitor booth, sponsorship materials or advertisements.