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Sponsorship & Exhibition Opportunities - 31 March - 2 April 2019 | Brisbane - MEA Evolve 2019
31 March - 2 April 2019 | Brisbane

Sponsorship & Exhibition
          Opportunities
Sponsorship & Exhibition Opportunities - 31 March - 2 April 2019 | Brisbane - MEA Evolve 2019
EVOLVE
Meetings & Events Australia launches new
National Conference Brand Name

E
         VOLVE is the place where event leaders, creatives,          • Event Panorama
         professionals and suppliers come to be inspired,            • Future Leaders
         explore future trends, network and do business in
                                                                     • Sales and Marketing
         new and creative ways.
                                                                     • Tech Talks
EVOLVE reflects a new era for Meetings & Events Australia
                                                                     • Wellness and Professional Development
(MEA), which focuses on activating, supporting, educating,
inspiring and engaging the Australian event industry – a             The new-look EVOLVE Marketplace and meeting zone will
national approach to all sectors of the industry, and every level.   bridge the traditional with the new and feature the latest in
                                                                     event technology, products, services, associated business
EVOLVE will connect the traditional conference with new
                                                                     services and interactive experiences.
approaches in meetings and events. The program and format
will be designed to challenge delegates to think outside of          EVOLVE is the place that will spark imagination and curiosity
their own role, activate their imagination and think about           and prepare us for events of the future
how they and their organisation can continue to innovate and
                                                                     EVOLVE is the largest gathering of event organisers, PCOs,
thrive in this ever-evolving industry.
                                                                     in-house event managers and special event managers
The format will shift from annual themes to one name,                from all sectors; corporate, association and government in
EVOLVE. Traditional linear programming with streams will be          Australia. The Conference is also attended by Australia’s
replaced by tracks including:                                        experts in event production, marketing, technology, delivery
• Best Practice Event Case Studies                                   and design, it is the only conference that brings together the
                                                                     whole of the industry to network and exchange ideas and
• Event Business
                                                                     experiences.
• Event Management
Sponsorship & Exhibition Opportunities - 31 March - 2 April 2019 | Brisbane - MEA Evolve 2019
Invitation

“
                                                                       EVOLVE 2019 -
 Feedback from delegates                                               Invitation to Support
 who attended the MEA                                                  Meetings & Events Australia invites you to consider participating
 2018 Conference in                                                    and supporting EVOLVE 2019. Be part of the conversations that
                                                                       will shape the industry’s future and show how your products,
 Adelaide

                              “
  “Firstly, let me congratulate you and the
 team on an amazing conference! It really was
 spectacular from start to finish.”

 ”Such a fantastic conference to be part of
 and great to hear and share ideas and stories
 about our industry…”

 “The #MEAADL2018 might be over but the
 #event #moments will live on forever! What an
 #experience – can’t wait for next year!”
                                                                       services and people can assist event practitioners and showcase
                                                                       best practice within the events industry.

                                                                       The packages outlined in this document have been designed
                                                                       to provide opportunities to align yourselves with targeted
                                                                       sections of the event sector or to reach the broad and diverse
                                                                       industry sector. The packages pave the way for conversations
                                                                       between your team and the decision makers in the industry
                                                                       and allow for maximum and appropriate brand awareness.

                                                                       Why Support EVOLVE 2019?
 “Brilliant program. Great take outs!”                                 Business events are proven to deliver several key outcomes
                                                                       for industry supporters including:

                                                                       • Putting your business front and centre. Provide your
                                                                         company with a platform to showcase yourselves as thought
                                                                         leaders, trend setters and promoters of best practice to a
                                                                         national audience of event professionals

Historical breakdown of                                                • Increase your reach and exposure to new clients and new
                                                                         business opportunities. Generate strong leads
delegate categories (2017)                                             • Reconnecting with customers and engage with a focused
                                    Audio Visual
                                                                         audience
                                    Catering                           • Networking to foster the creation of long term relationships
                                    Conven2on Bureau

                                    Speakers Bureaux                   • Conference participants are keen to improve their
                                    Event IT                             knowledge. Aligning your company with this powerful
                                    Event Management                     educational experience demonstrates your commitment to
                                    Event Suppliers                      assisting their development at a deeply personal level.
                                    Exhibi2on Organisers/Contractors

                                    Media                              • Providing a comprehensive and relevant professional
                                    Marke2ng                             development program for you, your team and invited guests.
                                    Educa2on

                                    Accommoda2on

                                    Venues

                                    Speakers
Sponsorship & Exhibition Opportunities - 31 March - 2 April 2019 | Brisbane - MEA Evolve 2019
Supporters Packages

T
 he following packages are indicative and
 all packages will be customised to meet
                                            EVOLVE Major Partner
                                            Investment $15,000
 your requirements.
 All costs are GST inclusive                Entitlements:
                                            • Three conference registrations including social functions and
                                              the National Awards Dinner

                                            • Acknowledgement as a host sponsor of one of the two day
                                              Conference Track sessions, (Subject to availability – four 2 day
                                              tracks available)

                                            • Acknowledgment at opening and closing ceremonies

                                            • Sponsor logo with links on EVOLVE 2019 conference website

                                            • Sponsor name and logo mentioned on all EVOLVE 2019
                                              literature

                                            • Company logo on signage or screens that relate to the sponsors
                                              item included in the package

                                            • 2 x (3mx2m) space at the EVOLVE Marketplace

                                            • Company listing including up to a maximum of 100 words copy
                                              in the conference App

                                            • Company Banner in the conference App that hyperlinks to
                                              sponsor website.

                                            • Delegate list of all consenting attendees (name, email and
                                              organisation)

                                            Social Media Entitlements
                                            • Inclusion of Sponsor List on Social Wall (Twitter and Instagram) in
                                              the EVOLVE Marketplace

                                            • 2 Facebook, LinkedIn, Twitter & Instagram posts (Sponsor to
                                              provide content and an image)

                                            • 2 Re-tweet/Re-gram of Sponsor’s social platforms from Meetings &
                                              Events Australia Social accounts pre, during and post conference

                                            • Upon confirmation of signed agreement of sponsorship, MEA will
                                              provide a “spotlight” social media post on your company/product
                                              or service to all MEA Social platforms. (Sponsor to provide content
                                              and an image)

                                            Additional Benefits
                                            EVOLVE Major Partners can select one from the following additional
                                            opportunities to include in their package: (note subject to
                                            availability.)

                                            • Acknowledgement as sponsor of the MEA Accreditation and
                                              EVOLVE 2019 Sponsors Recognition Event on Sunday 31 March
                                              2019

                                            • Acknowledgement as a sponsor of EVOLVE 2019 First Timers
                                              event on Sunday 31 March 2019. (note subject to availability.)
Sponsorship & Exhibition Opportunities - 31 March - 2 April 2019 | Brisbane - MEA Evolve 2019
Supporters Packages

EVOLVE Partner
Investment $10,000
                                                                 EVOLVE Supporter
Entitlements:                                                    Investment $5,500

• Acknowledgement as sponsor of one of the one day               Entitlements:
  conference track sessions (subject to availability -4 tracks
                                                                 • One conference registration including social functions and
  available)
                                                                   the Gala Awards Dinner
• Two conference registrations including social functions and
                                                                 • Acknowledgment at opening and closing ceremonies
  the National Awards Dinner
                                                                 • Sponsor logo with links on EVOLVE 2019 conference website
• Acknowledgment at opening and closing ceremonies
                                                                 • Sponsor name and logo mentioned on all EVOLVE 2019
• Sponsor logo with links on EVOLVE 2019 conference
                                                                   literature
  website
                                                                 • Company listing including up to a maximum of 25 words
• Single exhibition booth (3m x 2m)
                                                                   copy in the conference App
• Sponsor name and logo mentioned on all EVOLVE 2019
                                                                 • 1 x Pop Up exhibition booth (one day only) – Option 1
  literature
                                                                   Sunday afternoon and all day Monday. Option 2 Tuesday
• Company logo on signage or screens that relate to the            only
  sponsors item included in the package
                                                                 • Company logo on signage or screens that relate to the
• Company listing including up to a maximum of 50 words            sponsorship item/s included in the package
  copy in the conference App
                                                                 • Company logo to appear on Thanks to Sponsors PowerPoint
• Delegate list of all consenting attendees (name, email and       slide
  organisation)
                                                                 • Delegate list of all consenting attendees (name, email and
Social Media Entitlements:                                         organisation)

• Inclusion on Sponsor List on Social Wall (Twitter and          Social Media Entitlements:
  Instagram) in the EVOLVE Marketplace
                                                                 • Inclusion on Sponsor List on Social Wall (Twitter and
• 1 Facebook, LinkedIn, Twitter & Instagram post which will        Instagram) in the EVOLVE Marketplace
  include booth location (Sponsor to provide content and an
                                                                 • 1 Facebook, LinkedIn, Twitter & Instagram post (Sponsor to
  image)
                                                                   provide content and an image)
• 1 Re-tweet/Re-gram of Sponsor’s social platforms from MEA
                                                                 • 1 Re-tweet/Re-gram of Sponsor’s social platforms from MEA
  Social accounts pre, during and post conference
                                                                   Social accounts pre, during and post conference
• Upon confirmation of signed agreement of sponsorship,
  MEA will provide a “spotlight” social media post on your
  company/product or service to all MEA Social platforms.
                                                                 Clickable banner ad on
  (Sponsor to provide content and an image)                      conference app
                                                                 Investment $1,100

                                                                 Your company banner anchored to a specific page of the
                                                                 conference app. Banner can be linked to your nominated
                                                                 destination for example company website, survey, form or
                                                                 brochure.

                                                                 Ad will be supported by one (1) push notification to delegates.

                                                                 Sponsor to provide artwork to specifications and content is
                                                                 subject to approval by the Secretariat.
Sponsorship & Exhibition Opportunities - 31 March - 2 April 2019 | Brisbane - MEA Evolve 2019
EVOLVE Marketplace

EXHIBITOR PROSPECTUS                                            Inclusions per stand:

T
      he EVOLVE Marketplace will be the centrepiece of          • 3m x 2m Syma Booth with LED backlit fascia
      activity that draws delegates and industry together to    • Side walls with curved coloured infill and text walk printed
      discover and learn about new products.                      with company colours and logos.
All stands are one size only (3mx2m) with an option to          Each booth comes with following:
purchase a double booth. There is uniformity in the style but   • Walls - 2500mm high matt anodised aluminium frame with
you can make it your own.                                         white laminated infills
This year, we have introduced a new option – the POP UP         • Fascia – Matt anodised aluminium frame 380mm high with
booth – this will give companies and opportunity to showcase      acrylic LED lit infill
at the Marketplace for one day only.                            • Sign – One digital print lettering on opaque acrylic infill
Arrival tea and coffee, morning and afternoon teas and          • Lighting – 2 x 150 watt spotlights per booth
lunches will be served in the EVOLVE Marketplace. The           • Power – 1 x 4amp power point
popular MEA Theatre will return in 2019 in addition to some
exciting new programs – the Event Marketplace promises to
                                                                Optional Extra:
be the centre of all activity.                                  • Exhibitors can choose to have graphics on the back three
                                                                  panels.
Book your stand to confirm your space.
                                                                • Graphic Wall Panel – 964mm x 2354mm – there are 3 panels
Cost:                                                             per back wall of each booth.
Single Booth            $3,300.00 (inc GST)                     • Cost for Graphics on back wall: $470.00 (for each 3 x 2m
                                                                  booth)
Double Booth            $5,720.00 (inc GST)
                                                                *Additional furniture including chairs and tables can be
Pop Up Booth            $1,800.00 (inc GST) – Option 1 Sunday   booked directly with Moreton Hire at cost to
                        afternoon and Monday or Option 2        the exhibitor.
                        Tuesday only
Sponsorship & Exhibition Opportunities - 31 March - 2 April 2019 | Brisbane - MEA Evolve 2019
HeaderMarketplace
EVOLVE

Exhibitor Benefits                                                  Social Media
                                                                    • Inclusion on Sponsor List on Social Wall (Twitter and
• One full registration per stand including attendance at all
                                                                      Instagram) in the EVOLVE Marketplace
  conference sessions and social functions including the Gala
  Awards Dinner                                                     • 1 Facebook, LinkedIn, Twitter & Instagram post (Sponsor to
 *(Note: Pop Up Booths will only receive one day                      provide content and an image)
 conferenceregistration for the day the booth has been booked for   • 1 Re-tweet/Re-gram of Sponsor’s social platforms from MEA
 not including evening functions.)
                                                                      Social accounts pre, during and post conference
• One complimentary LeadCapture licence from Cvent which
                                                                    *nominated registrants must be employees of the exhibiting
  can be used on any Android or Apple device. This will allow
                                                                    company
  you to scan, qualify and rate leads. You can add custom
  questions that are relevant to your business and export your      Bump in/out and opening times are as follows:
  leads on demand. Additional licenses can be purchased
                                                                    Bump In            Sunday 31 March 2019 from 7.00am
  closer to the event if required.
                                                                    Exhibition opens Sunday 31 March 4pm to 5pm
• An opportunity to provide a 10 minute presentation on the
                                                                                     Monday 1 April 8.30am to 5.30pm
  EVOLVE theatre stage within the exhibition area.
                                                                                     Tuesday 2 April 8.30am to the end of
  (Attendees would be wearing headphones so that two
                                                                                     afternoon tea
  presentations could take place at once)
• Opportunity to purchase additional exhibitor registrations*       Bump out           Tuesday 2 April following afternoon tea
  at a special exhibitor registration rate of $1100 (maximum        The floor plan may be amended at MEA’s discretion to
  of 2 exhibitors for single booth and 4 for double booth)          increase, contract or re-arrange the space. MEA will liaise
  includes sessions and all social functions including the          with you to advise of any changes and would appreciate your
  National Awards Dinner                                            cooperation to ensure that the space is designed to maximise
• Company Listing on the EVOLVE 2019 App                            movement and capacity.
• Delegate list of all consenting attendees                         The exhibition will be opened to invited guests. Exhibitors will
       (name, email and organisation)                               have the opportunity to invite clients or other customers to
                                                                    the exhibition. These guests will receive a distinctive badge
                                                                    and will not be entitled to catering.
Floorplan

            *Floorplan subject to change
Terms & Conditions

The Contract*
1. The term ‘Organiser’ refers to Meetings Industry                 16. The Exhibitor agrees that the Organiser will not be liable
Association of Australia.                                           for any goods rejected by the venue or lost or damaged prior
                                                                    to the delivery date specified or on return.
2. The terms ‘Exhibitor’ and ‘Supporter’ include any person,
firm, company, corporation or association and its employees         17. The Exhibitor acknowledges that the Organiser will not be
and agents identified in the Booking Form or other written          able to provide assistance in tracking lost deliveries.
request for Exhibition Space or Support.
                                                                    Storage of Goods
3. A “Contract” is formed between the Organiser and
                                                                    18. Instructions regarding storage will be outlined in the
Exhibitor and /or Supporter when the Organiser accepts the
                                                                    Exhibitor Manual distributed prior to the exhibition.
signed application form or other written request and receives
a deposit.                                                          Stand Services and Construction
4. The Organiser reserves the right in unforeseen                   19. Official contractors will be appointed by the Organiser
circumstances to amend or alter the exact site of the location      to undertake stand construction plus supply furniture and
of the stand.                                                       IT equipment. All non-official contractors wishing to enter
                                                                    the exhibition are required to provide current Certificates of
5. The Organiser reserves the right to change the exhibition
                                                                    Currency for Insurance, Public Liability and OH&S. Access will
floor layout if necessary.
                                                                    be denied without such documentation.
6. The Organiser may refuse without limitation to permit
activity within the exhibition or may require cessation of          Insurance and Liability
particular activities at their discretion.                          20. All Exhibitors must have Public Liability Insurance for the
7. The Organiser reserves the right to specify heights of walls     period of the exhibition and must be able to produce this
and coverings for display areas.                                    documentation immediately at the request of the Organiser.

8. The Organiser may determine the hours during which the           21. Exhibitors must insure, indemnify and hold the Organiser
Exhibitor will have access to the exhibition venue for setting      harmless in respect of all damages, injuries, costs, claims,
up and dismantling.                                                 demands, expenses and interest for which the Organiser may
                                                                    become liable, to the extent that such damages are caused
9. The Organiser will specify conditions relating to the movement   by or arise from the negligent, reckless or wrongful act of
of goods and displays, prior, during and after the exhibition.      Exhibitor or its representatives.
10. The Organiser will accept no liability for loss or damage       22. The Organiser, the venue and the Organising Committee
of equipment delivered, displayed or used by the exhibitor at       cannot accept liability for any loss or damage to property
the venue.                                                          sustained or occasioned from any cause whatsoever.
11. The Organiser and the Organising Committee reserve the
                                                                    Payment and Cancellation
right to change any part of the prospectus.
                                                                    23. To confirm a booking, full payment must be received
Obligations and Rights of Exhibitors                                within two weeks of booking
12. The Exhibitor must ensure that all accounts are finalised       24. Cancellation must be advised in writing.
and paid three working days prior to the conference start
date.                                                               25. No exhibitor shall occupy allocation space until all monies
                                                                    owing to the Organiser by the Exhibitor are paid in full.
13. The Exhibitor must use allocated space only for the
display and promotion of goods and / or services within the         26. The Exhibitor or Supporter accepts that a cancellation
scope of the exhibition.                                            fee of 50% of the total contracted cost will be retained by the
                                                                    organiser if cancellation occurs prior to 1 January 2019.
14. The Exhibitor must comply with all directions / requests
listed in the Exhibitor Manual.                                     27. The Exhibitor or Supporter accepts that if cancellation
                                                                    occurs on or after 1 January 2019, 100% of the contracted
15. The Exhibitor will submit plans and visuals of custom           cost will be retained by the Organiser.
designed exhibits to the Organiser for approval prior to
commencement of the exhibition.
Booking Form
Exhibitor Booking Form
Contact name____________________________________________________________________________________________________

Organisation_____________________________________________________________________________________________________

Address_________________________________________________________________________________________________________

Phone ( )___________________________________________________________ Fax ( )________________________________________-

E-mail___________________________________________________________________________________________________________

Exhibition Opportunities (incl GST)
   Single Booth                $3,300

   Double Booth                $5,720

   Pop Up Booth                $1,800 (one day only)      Monday 1 April    or    Tuesday 2 April

Booth Preferences:
1.________________ 2.___________________

All sponsorship and exhibition prices in this document are in Australian dollars and are inclusive of Australian GST. Completion
of the booking form confirms acceptance of the Contract in this Prospectus.

   I have read and accept the terms and conditions outlined in the prospectus

Signature:____________________________________________

Sponsorship Form
Contact name____________________________________________________________________________________________________
Organisation_____________________________________________________________________________________________________
Address_________________________________________________________________________________________________________
Phone (_____)______________________________________________ Fax (_____)____________________________________________

E-mail___________________________________________________________________________________________________________

Sponsorship Opportunities
Please contact me about booking the following sponsorship package:

   EVOLVE Major Partner                                EVOLVE Supporter

   EVOLVE Partner                                      Banner Advert on EVOLVE Conference App

All sponsorship and exhibition prices in this document are in Australian dollars and are exclusive of Australian GST. Completion
of the booking form confirms acceptance of the Contract in the Supporters Prospectus.

   I have read and accept the terms and conditions outlined in the prospectus Signature:_________________________________

All enquiries regarding EVOLVE 2019 Sponsorship and Exhibition should be directed to:
            John Todd                                           Moreton Hire Contact
            Meetings and Events Australia                       Sarah Gillam
            Tel: 0414 666 132                                   Account Coordinator
            Email: exhibition@mea.org.au                        Tel: 07 3010 4360
            Level 1, Suite 3, 1 McLaren Street                  Fax: 07 3307 4449
            North Sydney NSW 2060                               Mob: 0400 216 580
            Australia                                           Email: Sarah.Gillam@moreton.net.au
www.meetingsevents.com.au
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