Opportunity to provide your company keepsake at each place setting
Recognition in the 2012 Pocket Program
Opportunity for public address/welcome on behalf of your company at the event
Event-specific signage
One complimentary advanced registration list
Recognition in Mining Engineering, the official publication of the Society for Mining, Metallurgy & Exploration, Inc. (SME) in the January (Special Show Guide Issue), February (Special Show Guide Issue) and March issue.
Company logo on SME Web page with a link to your company’s Website
Sponsorship recognition ribbons
$25,000 Exclusive
8 Exhibitor Priority Points towards your booth selection (points are earned for current year exhibitors only)
2012 Annual Meeting Mobile App
More and more attendees are using smart phones and apps, this app can be used by Blackberries, Droids and iPhones to keep attendees up to date on what is going on throughout the conference. Attendees can see a map of the exhibit floor keep up to date with information for individual companies and also stay up to date with all the technical sessions, committee meetings and social events that take place during the meeting. As a sponsor your company name and/or logo will appear on pages throughout the app.
ADDITIONAL BENEFIT FOR EXCLUSIVE SPONSOR ONLY!
Be the exclusive advertiser for social events, technical sessions and calendar of events.
The Opening Reception will take place in the exhibit hall (in the three lounges and restaurant).
Over 4,000 attendees will visit the exhibits. Drinks and hors d’oeuvres will be available.
ADDITIONAL BENEFIT FOR EXCLUSIVE SPONSOR ONLY!
One drink ticket will be given all full registrants. Ticket will include company logo.
$16,000 Exclusive(6 Exhibitor Priority Points)
OR Co-Sponsor 2 at $8,000 ea. (4 Exhibitor Priority Points each sponsor)
OR Unlimited for $2,000 (1 Exhibitor Priority Point)
Exhibit Hall Luncheon
Monday, February 20
Food stations will be set up throughout the exhibit hall (in the three lounges and restaurant). Attendees can enjoy lunch while visiting the exhibits.
$24,000 Exclusive (8 Exhibitor Priority Points) OR Co-Sponsor 2 at $12,000 ea. (6 Exhibitor Priority Points each Sponsor) or Unlimited for $2,000 (1 Exhibitor Priority Point)
Exhibit Hall Afternoon Social
Tuesday, February 21
Attendees will gather in the exhibit hall for an afternoon social. Stations will be set up throughout the exhibit hall (in thethree lounges and restaurant) to maximize exhibit exposure as attendees enjoy a cool refreshing drink and treat!
ADDITIONAL BENEFIT FOR EXCLUSIVE SPONSOR ONLY!
One drink ticket will be given all full registrants with company logo.
If sponsored we would turn this dull continental breakfast into an extravagant hot breakfast to start your day off right! Food stations will be set up throughout the exhibit hall (in the three lounges and restaurant). The attendees can begin their day with breakfast while visiting the exhibits.
$12,000 Exclusive (6 Exhibitor Priority Points) OR Co-Sponsor 2 at $6,000 ea. (4 Exhibitor Priority Points each Sponsor)
Have your company name and logo advertised to thousands on the cover of the pocket program. Every registrant will receive a copy of the pocket program at the 2012 SME Annual Meeting.
Connect with over 300 future leaders and professionals by sponsoring the SME Student Forum. Learn about the latest projects in academia. Be the first to know the winners of the 2012 Outstanding Student Chapter Annual Report. The winner of the GEM Student Chapter award will be presented to the winning chapter. SME’s Board of Directors and SME chapter chairs are invited to attend. Sponsors will also have the opportunity to address the audience and promote their product(s). Light hors d’oeuvres and drinks (cash bar) will be served.
4 available at $1,500 ea. (2 Exhibitor Priority Points ea.)
Help welcome attendees to the 2012 Annual Meeting with a Washington Apple delivered to direct their room. You can also include a postcard from your company along with the apple, the room drop will made Monday night along with the Mining Engineering Magazine to the two host hotels. The room drop will cover over 1300 rooms.
THE DEADLINE TO RESERVE CD-ROM ADVERTISING IS DECEMBER 15, 2011
Thousands of registrants will receive a complimentary CD-ROM of the 2012 SME Annual Meeting technical papers. This valuable resource will be kept as a year-round reference, giving your advertising message extended reach. Visibility does not end at the meeting. It’s sold and distributed around the world throughout the year where SME exhibits.
This is the only sponsorship specifically tailored to a global audience. The reception attracts up to 500 guests. SME will email invitations, including the sponsor’s logo, to all non-US advance registered attendees. This is an opportunity to network with peers and enjoy hors d’oeurves and a hosted bar. The International Reception is a perfect way to influence international executives face-to-face at this by invitation only event. Sponsor name will also appear on table tents at food stations.
$4,000 ea. (3 Exhibitor Priority Points) Multiple Opportunities Available
The Scotch Night Cap will feature entertainment, hors d’oeuvres, Scotch tasting and 2 drink tickets will be give to each attendee that purchases a ticket to the Scotch Night Cap.
$4,000 ea. (3 Exhibitor Priority Points) Multiple Opportunities Available
Place your company’s name at the last of the official events of the annual meeting. Nearly 500 SME members and attendees will gather for an evening of cocktails, awards and dinner.
Keep them connected! Be a sponsor of the Cyber Café! There is space for ten computers with Internet connection for attendees to surf the Web and check e-mail. Your corporate materials will be available for attendees to pick up, and your corporate logo will be recognized on the front screen as sponsor. Your corporate Web site is set as the home page.
$2,000 ea. (2 Exhibitor Priority Points)
(Five sponsorship opportunities are available - two computer stations at each.)
Catch the attention of attendees while they enter the hall with a 3ft. by 8ft. banner. Each banner will have your company name and logo along with your booth number and will be hung along the wall leading to the entrance of the hall.
Support the industry’s new generation through sponsorship of professional development programs specifically designed to prepare a Young Leader for future management roles.
Support an SME division by sponsoring one of the divisions luncheons. Proceeds are allocated to the respective division!
Coal & Energy Division Luncheon & Silent Auction
Tuesday, February 21
The SME Coal & Energy Division exists to provide cooperation and communication among professionals involved in advancing the technologies, exploration and mining of coal, and promoting the use of coal as a major source of energy. This annual ticketed event draws industry leaders representing coal companies and organizations from around the world. By sponsoring the Coal & Energy Division Luncheon, you will be reaching the highest level of professionals in the coal processing and mining engineering community.
The SME Environmental Division is comprised of professionals from the minerals industry engaged in health and safety issues related to the minerals industry, the promotion of safe and environmentally sound mining practices, or any aspect of the physical environment and its condition.
Trying to reach the aggregates/construction materials industry? The SME Industrial Minerals Division Luncheon will deliver this much sought-after group. This annual ticketed event draws the industry leaders representing nonfuel mining industry professionals from the industrial minerals processing and mining engineering community.
Mineral & Metallurgical Processing Division Luncheon
Wednesday, February 22
The SME Mineral & Metallurgical Processing Division is a collection of professionals engaged in advancing mineral and metallurgical technology through processing and operations. This annual ticketed event draws high-level executives and managers involved in applied separation, crushing and grinding, hydrometallurgical, metallurgical and pyrometallurgical processing as well as plant design practices and computer applications.
The SME Mining & Exploration Division is comprised of professionals engaged in the mining of metals, research, specialized aspects of mining, and exploration technologies. This annual ticketed event draws engineers, executives, plant managers and supervisors from some of the largest mining companies and organizations around the world.
