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Gaylord National Resort National Harbor, MD - April 6-9, 2014 www.GMAScienceForum.com Sponsorship Prospectus
April 6-9, 2014
  Gaylord National Resort
   National Harbor, MD

 Sponsorship Prospectus

www.GMAScienceForum.com
Gaylord National Resort National Harbor, MD - April 6-9, 2014 www.GMAScienceForum.com Sponsorship Prospectus
2014 SCIENCE FORUM

            The GMA Science Forum is the preeminent gathering of food,
beverage, consumer packaged goods (CPG) industry professionals for
exploration of the critical scientific and regulatory developments that are
impacting public health, product safety and the industry at large. The 2014
Forum will bring focus to these issues with discussions led by top-tier scientific,
health and policy experts from industry, government and academia.

                                        WHY SPONSOR?

            Sponsoring the Science Forum will provide your company with the
opportunity to introduce a new audience to your organization’s services by
raising your company’s visibility and creating overall awareness with the key
decision-makers within the industry. Securing your sponsorship today will
guarantee your added exposure and publicity in all conference promotions. All
GMA Science Forum sponsors will benefit from the following:

            - Verbal acknowledgement throughout the conference.
            - Company name and logo prominently displayed on the
              recognition screen at the start of each general session.
            - Company name and logo printed in final program.
            - Company name and logo listed on the conference website.
            - Company logo listed on a “Thank You Sponsors” sign
              displayed in the registration area.
            - First right of renewal for sponsorship in the following year.

*Sponsorship opportunities are available on a first come, first serve basis.
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WHO ATTENDS?
    Senior level executives from
    the following disciplines:

    > Scientists
    > Research   and Development
    > Regulatory Affairs
    > Nutrition and Labeling
    > Quality Assurance
    > Food Security
    > International Trade
    > Food Safety

            SOME OF OUR RECENT ATTENDEES

3M Company                 Frito-Lay, Inc.            Mondeléz International, Inc.
Abbott Nutrition           General Mills, Inc.        Monsanto Company
Archer Daniels Midland     Godiva Chocolatier, Inc.   Morgan Foods, Inc.
Ball Corporation           H.J. Heinz Company         Nestlé USA, Inc.
Bay Valley Foods, LLC      Henkel of America, Inc.    Ocean Spray Cranberries
Bimbo Bakeries USA         The Hershey Company        PepsiCo, Inc.
Bueno Foods                Hormel Foods Association   Pinnacle Foods Group
Bumble Bee Foods, LLC      The J.M. Smucker Co.       The Procter & Gamble Co.
Bush Brothers & Co.        Kellogg Company            Rich Products Corp.
Campbell Soup Company      Keystone Foods LLC         Ruiz Foods, Inc.
Cargill, Incorporated      Knouse Foods               Sara Lee Corporation
Chiquita/Fresh Express     Kraft Foods Inc.           The Schwan Food Co.
Clement Pappas & Co.       The Kroger Company         The Solae Company
The Clorox Company         Lakeside Foods, Inc.       Starbucks Corporation
The Coca-Cola Company      Land O’ Lakes, Inc.        Starkist Company
ConAgra Foods              Malt-O-Meal Company        Target Corporation
The Dannon Company         Mars, Incorporated         Unilever
Daymon Worldwide, Inc.     McCain Foods USA, Inc.     Wegmans Food Markets
Del Monte Foods Co.        McCormick & Company        Welch Foods, Inc.
Dr. Pepper Snapple Group   McDonald’s Corporation     WhiteWave Foods Co.
Ferrero USA, Inc.          McKee Foods Corporation    Wm. Wrigley Jr. Company
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PROGRAM SPONSORSHIPS
           Becoming a sponsor of the Science Forum will provide
your company with the opportunity to introduce your services to a
new audience and enhance your relationships with existing
clients by raising your company’s profile within the industry.

                     PLATINUM LEVEL

         CONTENT SESSION

               Have your organization recognized as a key sponsor
     of the 2014 GMA Science Forum. Your team’s logo will be
     prominently featured on the conference materials. Your
     organization will also have the opportunity to deliver a 45-minute
     breakout session organized by your team. This is your
     opportunity to show your full support of the CPG industry’s
     science and regulatory focused initiatives and efforts!
 > 45 minute concurrent sponsored educational session delivered
 by the practitioner of your choice.
 > 10’ x 10’ exhibit space to highlight your organization’s services,
 thought leadership, and capabilities.
 > Opportunity to place promotional giveaway or literature at each
 place setting.
 > Recognition in conference materials and signage.
 > Four full complimentary conference registrations.

                       $20,000 – GMA Member
                       $22,500 – Non Member
                     ONLY 1 OPPORTUNITY LEFT!
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GOLD LEVEL

SCIENCE FORUM ANNUAL DINNER

> Opportunity to sponsor Tuesday evening’s dinner and
introduce the dinner entertainment: Captiol Steps!
>10’ x 10’ exhibit space to highlight your organization’s
services, thought leadership, and capabilities.
> Opportunity to place promotional giveaway or literature at
each place setting.
> Ability to meet and greet attendees at dinner event
entrance.
> Recognition in conference materials and signage.
> Three full complimentary conference registrations.

                 $15,000 – GMA Member
                 $17,500 – Non Member
                    One Opportunity
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GOLD LEVEL
    KEYNOTE BREAKFAST

>Opportunity to be recognized as sponsor the Keynote breakfast.
>Opportunity to introduce the keynote speaker during the opening
session.
>10’ x 10’ exhibit space to highlight your organization’s services,
thought leadership, and capabilities.
>Opportunity to place promotional giveaway or literature at each
setting.
>Recognition in conference materials and signage.
>Three full complimentary conference registrations.

                      $15,000 – GMA Member
                      $17,500 – Non Member
                         One Opportunity

                            KEYNOTE LUNCHEON

>Opportunity to be recognized as sponsor the Keynote luncheon.
>Opportunity to introduce the keynote speaker during the luncheon
session.
>10’ x 10’ exhibit space to highlight your organization’s services,
thought leadership, and capabilities.
>Opportunity to place promotional giveaway or literature at each
place setting.
>Recognition in conference materials and signage.
>Three full complimentary conference registrations.

                   $15,000 – GMA Member
                    $17,500 – Non Member
                       One Opportunity
GOLD LEVEL

IDEA EXCHANGE LUNCHEON

>The day’s luncheon will be organized by GMA and will
feature a networking and an idea exchange roundtable
discussion.
>Opportunity to introduce the luncheon discussion.
>10’ x 10’ exhibit space to highlight your organization’s
services, thought leadership, and capabilities.
>Opportunity to place promotional giveaway or literature at
each place setting, as well as lead three table discussions.
>Recognition in conference materials and signage.
>Three full complimentary conference registrations.

                $15,000 – GMA Member
                 $17,500 – Non Member
                    One Opportunity
SILVER LEVEL
  SCIENCE FORUM ANNUAL RECEPTION

  Opportunity to be recognized as sponsor of the event’s annual
  reception before the evening’s dinner.
  Opportunity to introduce a conference general session.
  10’ x 10’ exhibit space to highlight your organization’s services,
  thought leadership, and capabilities.
   Recognition in conference materials and signage.
  Two full complimentary conference registrations.
                     $10,000 – GMA Member
                      $12,500 Non Member
                        One Opportunity

                        NETWORKING BREAKFAST

Sponsoring breakfasts and     Opportunity to be recognized as
 receptions will showcase     sponsor of the event’s networking
your company among 400+       breakfast, taking place in the exhibit
   conference attendees!      hall.
                              10’ x 10’ exhibit space to highlight your
                              organization’s services, thought
                              leadership, and capabilities.
                               Recognition in conference materials
                              and signage.
                              Two full complimentary conference
                              registrations.
                                      $10,000 – GMA Member
                                       $12,500 Non Member
                                         One Opportunity
BRONZE LEVEL
    NETWORKING BREAKS

>Opportunity to be recognized as sponsor of one of the
networking breaks throughout the duration of the conference,
taking place within the exhibit hall.
>10’ x 10’ exhibit space to highlight your organization’s services,
thought leadership, and capabilities.
>Recognition in conference materials and signage.
>One full complimentary conference registration.

          $7,500 GMA Member / $9,000 Non Member
                    Four Opportunities

                   PARTNER LEVEL
                                      EXHIBIT SPACE

                              One 10’ x 10’ exhibit space to
                              highlight your organization’s services,
                              thought leadership, and capabilities
                              within the new Exhibit Hall. The
                              conference reception, networking
                              luncheon, and all refreshment breaks
                              will take place within the Exhibit Hall,
                              putting your team in the forefront of all
                              attendees.
                               One full complimentary conference
                              registration.
                                        $5,000 GMA Member
                                        $6,500 Non Member
PARTNER LEVEL

                                                    LANYARDS*
Have the attendees do your marketing for you while they
display your logo around their neck throughout the
conference. Your company’s logo will be printed on the
lanyard for each attendee’s badge.

   $5,000 GMA Member / $6,500 Non Member

CONFERENCE PROGRAM*
Your logo prominently displayed near the front of the
program will give your company strong visibility and align it
with the conference’s main stage and educational content.

   $5,000 GMA Member / $6,500 Non Member

                                        HOTEL KEY CARDS*
Sponsor one of the most-used items of the conference: the
keycard! Your logo will be featured on room cards given to the
attendees when they check in to the hotel.

   $5,000 GMA Member / $6,500 Non Member

*These opportunities do not include complimentary registrations or exhibit space
2014 GMA SCIENCE FORUM
                                                      SPONSORSHIP INTENT FORM

     □ Platinum Level- $20,000/$22,500                □ Bronze Level - $7,500/$9,000
     □ Content Session – Only 1 Left!                 □ Refreshment Break

     □ Gold Level - $15,000/$17,500                   □ Partner Level - $5,000/$6,500
     □ Keynote Breakfast - SOLD                       □ Exhibit Space
     □ Keynote Luncheon - SOLD                        □ Lanyards - SOLD
     □ Science Forum Annual Dinner                    □ Conference Program
     □ Idea Exchange Luncheon                         □ Hotel Key Cards

     □ Silver Level - $10,000/$12,500
     □ Science Forum Annual Reception
     □ Networking Breakfast

Contact Name:                                                                           _______

Title:                                                                    ____________________

Company:                                                                                _______

Address:                                                                                _______

Phone:                       _____________________ Fax:                   _______       _______

Email:                                                     __________________________________

On behalf of                 ________________(company), I agree to sponsor the item mentioned above.

                _______________________________________                                 ________
Signature                                                                 Date

                                          Please return this form to:
                                                Jackie Lodge
                            Coordinator, Membership & Business Development
                                     Grocery Manufacturers Association
                          1350 I (Eye) Street NW, Suite 300, Washington, DC 20005
                      T: 202.639.5910 / F: 202.337.4508 / Email: jlodge@gmaonline.org
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