Banff Pork Seminar 2016 Sponsorship Package

January 12-14, 2016

The Banff Pork Seminar Advisory Committee invites your sponsorship of the 2016 Banff Pork Seminar. Plans are well underway for the 2016 seminar to be held January 12-14 at the Fairmont Banff Springs Hotel. The 2016 program contains an excellent lineup of world–class speakers and offers a blend of plenary speakers and practical workshops. The full program for the 2016 Banff Pork Seminar will be posted as soon as it is available at www.banffpork.ca. Delegates attending recent seminars represented Canadian production from over 430,000 sows—33% of the Canadian sow herd. The Banff Pork Seminar offers sponsors a unique opportunity to network with all of the major pork industry players. Of the 616 delegates attending the 2015 Banff Pork Seminar, approximately one-third identified themselves as producers. Past sponsors have told us they attend the Banff Pork Seminar because “the people who make the decisions are in attendance”. Other reasons sponsors give us for why they attend include: Networking If you want to talk to industry leaders from all sectors supplying the pork industry, there's a darn good chance they're going to be in Banff in January. Opportunity for additional meetings onsite Hold meetings with your staff and/or potential customers at the Banff Springs Hotel the week of the Banff Pork Seminar. Some complimentary meeting space is available for sponsors staying at the Banff Springs Hotel*, and the facility offers many options for meetings, meals and events that are sure you meet your needs. Holding additional meetings onsite during the week of the Seminar is a key opportunity to reach a broad cross–section of players in the pork industry while they're in the same place at the same time. Location, location, location If one key to a successful conference is location, we couldn’t ask for a better spot than breathtaking Banff, Alberta. Sponsors and delegates can ski, snowshoe, shop, hike, and explore in world–renowned Banff National Park once sessions are complete. There is something for everyone in your company The educational aspect of BPS is first–rate, but it also is potentially a great team–building opportunity. For folks in production, at what other event do you have the chance to connect with each other and with the industry, have some fun, and learn something at the same time? The Banff Pork Seminar is an opportunity for a break from day–to–day operations and a chance to recharge your batteries. Over the years, there's been strong support for the event to be held where producers get to be away from their farms. BPS delivers “the whole package” Top speakers addressing the most relevant topics of the day make this event consistently popular. With multiple breakout sessions, attendees have opportunity to select the ones most applicable to them. The common denominator for all sessions is that they are grounded in a fundamental concern for the profitability of the pork industry. A large part of the success of the seminar is the continued financial support from the many pork industry partners. Maintaining reasonable registration fees and offering such a strong roster of speakers would be impossible without financial support from companies such as yours. We, the BPS Advisory Committee, are sincerely thankful for your contributions. We have listened to your feedback and have created sponsorship opportunities to match your requirements and requests. Sponsors and non-sponsors may also purchase advertising in the published conference proceedings. Please review the options to be a part of the Banff Pork Seminar and respond at your earliest convenience to secure your preferred sponsorship opportunity. Last year our sponsorship list filled quickly! Yours truly, BPS Conference Coordinator —on behalf of The 2016 Banff Pork Seminar Advisory Committee

Banff Pork Seminar 2016 Sponsorship Package

[email protected] phone: 780-492-3651/ fax: 780-492-5771

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BANFF PORK SEMINAR SPONSORSHIP OPPORTUNITIES: JANUARY 12-14, 2016 Past sponsors have first choice for renewal of their 2015 Banff Pork Seminar sponsorship until June 14. After this date, all sponsorship categories and events not claimed will be available to other sponsors on a first– come, first–served basis. Register before August 20 to make sure you are included in pre–seminar advertising and materials if applicable.

Supporting Sponsor ($1000)

Supporting sponsors receive: • Acknowledgement of sponsorship on BPS website • Acknowledgement in registration brochure and/or conference program • Acknowledgement of sponsorship at registration desk and in published seminar proceedings • Opportunity to reserve complimentary meeting rooms if staying onsite at the Banff Springs Hotel#

Select Sponsor ($1,500) Choose to sponsor: Networking/Coffee Break (Wednesday AM or PM, Thursday AM or PM) – 4 sponsors per break Refreshments at the Boar Pit Session- 2 available Breakout Session - as co-sponsor Select Sponsors receive Supporting Sponsor-level recognition PLUS: • Logo displayed at the event sponsored* • Complimentary half-page black–and–white ad in published seminar proceedings* • Eligible to reserve a booth in the Sponsor Exhibitor Area

Premier Sponsor ($2,500) Choose to sponsor: Breakout Session (sole sponsor) Boar Pit Session – panel discussion and final seminar session- 500+ attendees George Foxcroft Lectureship – speaker sponsorship Audio/Visual equipment – 2 available Conference pens – donate 650 pens plus $1,500 Conference writing pads – donate 650 notepads plus $1,500 Outside back cover, conference proceedings – full–page, full–colour ad Easel signage – your logo displayed on signs directing delegates through the facility. 2 available Premier Sponsors receive Select Sponsor-level recognition PLUS: • Acknowledgement in slide presentation at one plenary session or breakout session* • Link to sponsor website from Banff Pork Seminar website* (…continued on next page) #minimum 5 bedrooms per night required

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BANFF PORK SEMINAR SPONSORSHIP OPPORTUNITIES: JANUARY 12-14, 2016 Premier Sponsors receive (continued): • Complimentary full-page black–and–white advertisement in conference proceedings (instead of half-page ad received with Select sponsorship) • Engraved memento, displayed at registration desk • Opportunity to include promotional materials in BPS registration kits* • Opportunity to have the BPS office send email invitations to delegates for your meetings/events during the week of BPS

Premier Plus Sponsor ($3,500) Choose to sponsor: Plenary Session – 2 available (Wednesday or Thursday) Luncheon – 2 available for Wednesday lunch, 2 for Thursday lunch Welcome Reception (Tuesday evening) – 2 available Shuttle bus sponsorship– 2 available Premier Plus Sponsors receive Premier Sponsor-level recognition PLUS: • Acknowledgement in slide presentation at both plenary sessions* • Logo displayed on signage at event sponsored (500+ delegates in attendance)* • Logo displayed on Banff Pork Seminar website with link to sponsor company website*

Sustaining Sponsor ($7,500+) Choose to sponsor: Registration bag/kit – 1 available Name tag lanyards – 1 available Wednesday reception – >> New for 2015!