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SPONSORSHIP & EXHIBITION PROSPECTUS Hostedby

8thAustralasianCognitiveNeuroscienceSociety Conference MELBOURNE

22 – 25 November 2018

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GENERAL INFORMATION

BACKGROUND INFORMATION The 8th Conference of the Australasian Cognitive Neuroscience Society (ACNS) is being held from 22 – 25 November 2018 in Melbourne, Australia. This major national conference brings together leading research groups for cognitive neuroscience research in Australia, New Zealand and the surrounding regions. The ACNS conference attracts 250-350 delegates who study the neural basis of human perception, cognition and emotion, especially through brain imaging methodologies, including MRI, EEG, MEG, TMS and psychophysics. The conference encompasses both basic science and translational research that examines the implications of our understanding of brain behaviour relationships on medical, educational, public health and organisational practice. ACNS brings together researchers from diverse backgrounds, all with a focus on the relationships between the brain, mind, and behaviour. It features pre-conference workshops, keynote lectures, oral papers and poster presentations. Major topic areas for the conference are divided into:

� Attention, Sensation, and Perception � Cognition and Decision-Making � Emotional and Social Processes � Language, Learning, and Memory � Motor Processes � Ageing and Developmental Cognitive Neuroscience

AUSTRALASIAN COGNITIVE NEUROSCIENCE SOCIETY ACNS is an academic society focused on the scientific study of the biological or brain foundations of mental processes and behaviour. It welcomes members from disciplines such as psychology, neuroscience, cognitive science, psychiatry, neurology, linguistics, computer science, and philosophy, all with an interest in the relationships between the brain, mind, and behaviour. The main purpose of the Society is to encourage and facilitate the exchange of knowledge, primarily through conferences and workshops. The ACNS was founded in 2012 and has now grown to a Society of over 300 members across Australia, New Zealand, and Asia.

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VENUE The 8th Australasian Cognitive Neuroscience Society Conference is hosted by the University of Melbourne and will be held at the Parkville Campus. The Parkville Campus is within a short walking distance from Melbourne’s Central Business District, where you can explore the Melbourne Botanical Gardens, see the sporting capital of Australia (Melbourne Cricket Ground), visit the National Gallery of Victoria (oldest public art gallery in Australia), visit one of Australia’s finest restaurants (e.g., Attica, Vue de monde, Tipo 00), or explore one the labyrinth of lanes and alleyways around Flinders, Collins, and Bourke Streets to see Melbourne at its most interesting and edgy. Venture slightly further afar to discover some of the 160 wineries in the Yarra Valley, see the famous Penguin Parade at Philip Island, or experience an African-style adventure at the Werribee open range zoo.

MARKETING STRATEGY The conference is being marketed internationally and domestically through website listings, promotion at similar events, direct electronic mail to ICON 2017 delegates, to a database of over 700 scientists and student researchers, as well as using targeted notifications in relevant academic mailing lists, and to universities worldwide via the ACNS Committee’s extensive network.

BENEFITS OF SPONSORING AND EXHIBITING Organisations in the below areas will benefit highly from being involved and receiving exposure to leading researchers, academics, and scientific professionals in the following fields:

� Brain Stimulation (TMS, tDCS, tACS, DBS) � Computational Modelling � EEG / MEG / Intracranial EEG � Functional Brain Imaging (fMRI, PET, NIRS) � Psychophysics / Behavioural Studies � Psychophysiology � Structural Brain Imaging (MRI, DTI)

Benefits include: � Opportunity to build your company profile and to strengthen relationships with researchers,

professionals, students, and other interested parties � Reach a targeted audience for promotion, media attention, and other avenues of exposure locally

and regionally � Ample opportunity to network with delegates during designated breaks and open poster sessions � Demonstration of your commitment to the sector � Exposure to an interested, relevant, and influential international and domestic audience

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The Welcome Reception is the first official function of the conference. Securing sponsorship of this event is a great way to gain exclusive exposure to conference participants in a relaxed and informal atmosphere and is a sensational start to the conference. The Welcome Reception will be held in the Melbourne School of Design Building, an architectural phenomena that has received numerous awards for its design.

The Poster Gala is an opportunity to engage conference participants in more detailed discussions regarding their research. The open nature of the gala along with the free flow of ideas and excellent food and drinks ensures great exposure to whoever secures sponsorship for the event. The Poster Gala will be held at the Conference Venue.

Aligning your organisation with the Conference Dinner reinforces your commitment to the people attending. The Conference Dinner will be held at the Melbourne Zoo, providing a fine dining experience in a unique venue. Melbourne Zoo is the oldest zoo in Australia, housing more than 300 different animal species.

BASE SPONSOR PACKAGE

This package is included in Bronze, Silver, Gold, and Platinum sponsor packages Event Registrations � Full Conference registration including tickets to the Welcome Reception in the Melbourne School

of Design Building (up to 2 persons) � Tickets to the Conference Dinner at the Melbourne Zoo (up to 2 persons) Exposure Prior to Event � Corporate logo on pre-event material and other marketing collaterals � Corporate logo, profile, and hyperlink on Conference website � Corporate logo and hyperlink in e-newsletters Exposure During Event � Acknowledgement by Conference Chair during welcome address plenary session � Corporate logo in Programme Handbook (one colour) � Corporate logo in a PowerPoint display shown at various times to delegates during the plenary or

information sessions (full colour) � Exhibition Display Space (skirted trestle table and chair, power on request)

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PLATINUM SPONSOR PACKAGE $10,000

In addition to the Base package, the Platinum sponsor package includes: Exhibition Display � Prime Exhibition display slot (display position subject to availability at time of booking)

Exposure Prior to Event � Logo displayed in e-newsletters sent to potential delegates (full colour) � Profile in one e-newsletter sent to potential delegates (wording supplied by sponsor and subject to ACNS

conference organisers approval) � Profile display on the ACNS conference website Exposure During Event � Naming right to one plenary event (i.e., keynote lecture) � Naming right to one other scientific event (e.g., symposium, pre-conference workshop) � Corporate banner to be displayed in all sessions (subject to venue restrictions – pull up banner supplied by

sponsor) � Fully branded lanyards incorporating sponsor and conference branding (lanyards will be produced by

the conference organiser) Conference Programme Handbook � Full page advertisement with prime positioning (full colour; artwork to be supplied by sponsor and to

specifications) � Contact details listed with corporate logo

GOLD SPONSOR PACKAGE

$5,000 In addition to the Base package, the Gold sponsor package includes: Exhibition Display � Prime Exhibition display slot (display position subject to availability at time of booking)

Exposure Prior to Event � Profile in one e-newsletter sent to potential delegates (wording supplied by sponsor and subject to ACNS

conference organisers approval) Exposure During Event � Naming right to one scientific event (e.g., symposium, pre-conference workshop; subject to availability) � Corporate banner to be displayed during that event (subject to venue restrictions – pull up banner supplied

by sponsor) � Naming right to morning tea, lunch, or afternoon tea sessions Conference Programme Handbook � Half page advertisement (one colour; artwork to be supplied by sponsor and to specifications) � Contact details listed with corporate logo

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SILVER SPONSOR PACKAGE $3,000

In addition to the Base package, the Silver sponsor package includes: Exhibition Display � Exhibition display slot (display position subject to availability at time of booking)

Exposure Prior to Event � Profile in one e-newsletter sent to potential delegates (wording supplied by sponsor and subject to ACNS

conference organisers approval) Exposure During Event � Naming rights to one of the following events: Welcome Reception, Posta Gala, Conference

Dinner, or other scientific event (subject to availability at time of booking) � Corporate banner to be displayed during that event (subject to venue restrictions – pull up banner supplied

by sponsor) Conference Programme Handbook � Quarter page one colour advertisement (artwork to be supplied by sponsor and to specifications) � Contact details listed with corporate logo

BRONZE SPONSOR PACKAGE $2,000

In addition to the Base package, the Bronze sponsor package includes: Exhibition Display � Exhibition display slot (display position subject to availability at time of booking) Exposure During Event � Corporate Banner to be shown during the conference (subject to venue restrictions – pull up banner

supplied by sponsor) OR

� Quarter page one colour advertisement in Conference Programme Handbook (artwork to be supplied by sponsor and to specifications)

� NON-EXHIBITOR PACKAGE

$500 INCLUSIONS: Please note the Non-Exhibitor Package does not include Base Package Items. � Satchel Items: Corporate material of one item to be included in satchel (item to be supplied by

sponsor) � Corporate logo in Programme Handbook (one colour)

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ROther Sponsorship opportunities:

Student Travel Awards $2,000

Support the up and coming researchers as sponsor of the Student Travel Awards. These awards allow 5 travel awards to be provided to support PhD, Masters or Honours students to attend the conference. INCLUSIONS: Exposure Prior to Event � Corporate logo on pre-event material and

other marketing collateral � Corporate logo and hyperlink on

Conference website Exposure During Event � Organisation named as Student Travel

Awards sponsor � Acknowledgement by Conference Chair

during welcome plenary address and introduction to plenary sessions

� Corporate logo (one colour) in Programme Handbook

� Quarter page (one colour) advertisement in Handbook (artwork to be supplied by sponsor and to specifications)

� Corporate logo (full colour) in a PowerPoint display shown to participants at the introduction to plenary and parallel sessions

Student Presentation Prizes $1,000

Two prizes will be awarded for the Best Student Oral Presentation and Best Student Poster. Your organisation can be aligned with new researchers in the field by supporting the Student Awards. INCLUSIONS: Exposure Prior to Event � Corporate logo on pre-event material and

other marketing collateral � Corporate logo and hyperlink on Conference

website Exposure During Event � Organisation named as Student Prize

Awards sponsor � Acknowledgement by Conference Chair

during welcome plenary address and introduction to plenary sessions

� Corporate logo (one colour) in Programme Handbook

� Corporate logo (full colour) in a PowerPoint display shown to participants at the introduction to plenary and parallel sessions

Handbook Advertising

Please see our Sponsorship Packages for handbook advertising opportunities.

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HOW TO BOOK To reserve your preferred option, follow these easy steps:

1. Email your desired option(s) to:

ACNS 2018 Organising Committee Dr. Nicholas Van Dam Melbourne School of Psychological Sciences University of Melbourne E: nicholas.vandam@unimelb.edu.au T: +61 3 8344 3644

2. Once received and approved you will be sent a tax invoice and options for payment.

Payment must be made within invoice terms. Payments can be made via EFT or Credit Card (MasterCard, Visa).

Please note: � All prices exclude GST. � Sponsorship packages and exhibitor space will be allocated in order of receipt of application

forms and payment. � Booking cannot be accepted over the phone, but we are happy to place your preferred option on

hold for you for a period of 7 business days. After this time, a booking form will be required, or we will have to release the hold.

� The Organising Committee reserves the right to amend the sponsorship categories if circumstances dictate. In such cases the sponsor will be fully consulted on these amendments.