IMWA2013 - Reliable Mine Water Technology

August 5 - 9, 2013

Sponsorship Prospectus

Platinum Sponsorship

$25,000
Exclusive to one organization

We view our Platinum Sponsor as our partner in the successful execution of the Conference and will work alongside you to provide opportunities to promote your organization leading up to and during the Conference. This is an excellent marketing opportunity and we are confident that your high level participation in this prestigious event will provide your company with exceptional rewards.

Our Platinum Sponsor will enjoy the following exclusive marketing opportunities and benefits:

• One exhibition space in the prime position and four complimentary exhibitor passes
• Four Full Conference registrations, including social functions
• Keynote address at the Conference Opening Ceremony
• Full page color advertisement on the back cover of the Program (camera-ready layout provided by sponsor)
• Acknowledgment in the Registration Brochure
• One multi-page satchel insert (to be provided by sponsor)
• Acknowledgement on signage at the venue
• Display of organization banner in the main plenary room (to be provided by sponsor)
• Acknowledgement on PowerPoint slides in the session rooms between presentations
• Acknowledgement during the opening and closing ceremonies
• Sponsor logo and company description on the Conference website and Conference Program
• Acknowledgement in all Conference marketing activities (national and international)

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Gold Sponsorship

$15,000
Limited to two organizations

Gold Sponsorship offers your company the following benefits:

• One exhibition space in prominent position and two complimentary Exhibitor Passes
• Three full conference registrations, including social functions
• One full page color advertisement in the Final Program (camera-ready layout provided by sponsor)
• Exclusive naming rights to one session
• One satchel insert (to be provided by sponsor)
• Acknowledgment in the Registration Brochure
• Acknowledgment on signage at the venue
• Display of organization banner in the main plenary room (to be provided by sponsor)
• Acknowledgement during the opening and closing ceremonies
• Acknowledgement in all Conference marketing activities (national and international)
• Sponsor logo and company description on the Conference Website and Conference Program
• Acknowledgement on PowerPoint slides in the session rooms between presentations

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Silver Sponsorship

$10,000
Limited to three organizations

Silver Sponsorship offers your company the following benefits:

• One Exhibition space in prime position and one complimentary Exhibition Pass
• Two full registrations, including social functions
• One half page color advertisement in the Final Program (camera-ready layout provided by sponsor)
• One satchel insert (to be provided by sponsor)
• Acknowledgment on signage at the venue
• Acknowledgement on PowerPoint slides in session rooms
• Acknowledgement in all Conference marketing activities (national and international)
• Sponsor logo and company description on the Conference Website and Conference Program

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Bronze Sponsorship

$5,000

Bronze Sponsorship offers your company the following benefits:

• One Exhibition space and one complimentary Exhibition Pass
• One full registration, including social functions
• Quarter page color advertisement in the Final Program (camera-ready layout provided by sponsor)
• One satchel insert (to be provided by sponsorl)
• Acknowledgment on signage at the venue
• Acknowledgement on PowerPoint slides in session rooms
• Acknowledgement in all Conference marketing activities (national and international)
• Sponsor logo and company description on the Conference Website and Conference Program

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Dinner Sponsorship

$5,000
Exclusive to one organization

The Conference Dinner will be held on the Thursday night. This gala event provides the opportunity
for delegates and guests to mingle and enjoy good food, western entertainment, and networking with
other delegates. Sponsorship provides the opportunity for the cost of this event to be affordable to all
delegates, maximizing attendance and effectiveness of the event.

Dinner Sponsorship offers your company the following benefits:

• Sole naming and branding rights to the Conference Dinner and associated theming
• One full registration, including social functions
• Five guests for Conference Dinner
• Opportunity to present promotional material / gifts to each attendee (provided by sponsor)
• Opportunity to provide dinner entertainment (selected, booked, and paid for by sponsor)
• Sponsor logo on the Conference Website and Conference Program

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Welcome Reception Sponsorship

$5,000
Exclusive to one organization

The Conference holds a welcome reception on Monday night. This reception is coupled with registration and occurs after the full-day workshops, and provides an opportunity for welcoming delegates, networking, information transfer, and interaction with the companies who are hosting booths.

Welcome Reception Sponsorship offers your company the following benefits:

• Sole naming rights to the Welcome Reception
• Display of free standing banner at the Welcome Reception (provided by sponsor)
• Three minute speaking presentation at the Welcome Reception
• Opportunity to provide small gift to delegates (provided by sponsor)
• Opportunity to provide branded napkins (provided by sponsor)
• Sponsor logo on the Conference Website and Conference Program

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Mid-Conference Tour Sponsorship

$5,000

The conference hosts a one-day mid-conference tour on Wednesday, which will tour the historic Leadville mining district, Superfund Site, and the Climax Molybdenum high altitude mine. Sponsorship provides the opportunity to defray the cost of this tour, which would otherwise place it outside the financial reach of low income, international, and student delegates.

Mid-Conference Tour Sponsorship offers your company the following benefits:

• Naming and branding rights for the tour
• Display of free standing banner at the Welcome Reception (provided by sponsor)
• Opportunity to provide presentation during the tour
• Opportunity to provide branded material for tour
• Sponsor logo on the Conference Website and Conference Program

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Post-Conference Tour Sponsorship

$5,000

The Conference offers four-day post-conference tours. This year's tours are "Mines, Mountains, and Hot Springs" in the Colorado Rockies, and "Water Management in Major US Mines" in Utah and Nevada. Both provide transportation, accommodation, and site tours of important mine water facilities and the conference region. Sponsorship of the tours makes this key event more affordable to third world, low income, and students, and demonstrates your company's involvement in displaying how US mines are responsibly mining while protecting water resources and the environment.

Post-Conference Tour Sponsorship offers your company the following benefits:

• Opportunity to gain exposure for your operation and organization
• Naming and branding rights for the tour(s)
• Display of free standing banner at the Welcome Reception (provided by sponsor)
• Opportunity to provide presentation during the tour
• Opportunity to provide branded material for tour
• Sponsor logo on the Conference Website and Conference Program

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Conference Satchel Sponsorship

$5,000
Exclusive to one organization

Conference delegates are provided with a complimentary satchel, containing the conference schedule, a copy of the conference proceedings, writing material, inserts, and information on the conference venue.

Conference Satchel Sponsorship offers your company the following benefits:

• Organization logo printed along with the Conference logo on environmentally friendly satchel
• One satchel insert (provided by sponsor)
• Sponsor logo on the Conference Website and Conference Program

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Session Sponsorship

$3,000

This is an opportunity for your organization to be associated with a nominated prominent session at the Conference. It is an ideal vehicle for specialist consulting and service organizations to precisely target your market sector.

Session Sponsorship offers your company the following benefits:

• Organization acknowledgment of the session
• Logo acknowledgment on PowerPoint slide at the beginning of the session
• Display of organization banner or lectern sign (lectern sign or free standing banner to be supplied by sponsor)
• Sponsor logo on the Conference Website and Conference Program

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Speaker Sponsorship

$2,000

Companies will have the opportunity to sponsor their choice of speaker from the Conference program. This allows your organization to obtain focused impact in your exact technical interest area

Speaker Sponsorship offers your company the following benefits:

• Organization acknowledgment of the selected speaker
• Logo acknowledgment on PowerPoint slide at the beginning of the speaker's session
• Display of organization banner or lectern sign (lectern sign or free standing banner to be supplied by sponsor)
• Sponsor logo on the Conference Website and Conference Program

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Drink Bottle Sponsorship

$2,000

Every participant at the Conference receives a re-usable environment-friendly branded drink bottle.

Drink Bottle Sponsorship offers your company the following benefits:

• Organization logo/organization name on drink bottle alongside Conference logo
• Sponsor logo on the Conference Website and Conference Program
• Exposure to all participants at the Conference

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Conference Lanyard Sponsorship

$2,000

Every participant at the Conference receives a name badge and lanyard, branded with your logo.

Conference Lanyard Sponsorship offers your company the following benefits:

• Organization logo/organization name on lanyard alongside Conference logo
• Sponsor logo on the Conference Website and Conference Program
• Exposure to all participants at the Conference

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Satchel Inserts Sponsorship

$1,000

Companies can provide one-page inserts or a small item promoting your company or services for inclusion in the Conference satchels.

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Pads and Pens Sponsorship

$1,000

A pen embossed with your corporate logo and a writing pad will be inserted into each delegate satchel. This provides a constant reminder to delegates of your support of and presence at IMWA.

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Sponsorship Applications and Conditions

The terms and conditions of Sponsorship Applications are as follows:

• Applications must be received on the Official Application Contract form or a reasonable facsimile containing the information requested on the Official form.
• An invoice will be issued upon receipt of your completed application.
• Sponsorship will be assigned on receipt of a signed application and full payment.
• The Conference Organizer will hold the unpaid sponsorship items on your behalf for 30 days after the date of the invoice.
• To secure the sponsorship item, full payment should be made within thirty days from date of invoice.
• If payment is not received by the required date, then the application may be cancelled and the selected sponsorship items sold on a first-come, first served basis.
• Joint sponsorship will be considered upon written application.
• All Sponsorship Applications are subject to approval from the Organizing Committee. Applicants will be notified of acceptance of sponsorship within 5 working days of receipt.
• All payments should be made in US dollars. If payment is to be made in any other currency, please contact the IMWA 2013 Administrator by email (preferred), mail, or phone using the contact information on the application form.
• Payment may be made via cheque, bank transfer or credit card. Upon receipt of a completed application, the IMWA 2013 Administrator will contact the applicant to arrange payment.

Sponsorship Cancellation Policy

In exceptional circumstances, the Organizers will be prepared to consider cancellation of their Contract with a Sponsor, but only if the following conditions are complied with:

• That the request for cancellation is submitted in writing
• That the request is received at least three months prior to the Conference commencing.
• That the Conference Organizer is able to re-sell the sponsorship item
• That the reason given for the cancellations is, in the opinion of the Organizers, well founded
• That the Sponsor agrees that the Organizers shall retain 25% of the contract price if the cancellation is accepted more than six months prior to the Conference, and 50% of the contract price if the cancellation is accepted between three and six months prior to the Conference.

Cancellation will not be considered if the Organizers consider that sponsorship entitlements whose value is in excess of the payment that would be retained have already been provided prior to the submission of cancellation.