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91st Annual Water Environment Federation Technical Exhibition & ConferenceNew Orleans Morial Convention Center | New Orleans, LouisianaConference: Sep 29 – Oct 3, 2018 | Exhibition: Oct 1 – 3, 2018

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Companies who sponsor increase their brand recognition

and booth traffic while supporting WEFTEC programs and

events. WEFTEC 2017 registrants recognized up to a third

of sponsor names unaided.

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SUPPORTER BENEFITSFor indicated sponsorships $4,000 – $9,999

●● Recognized as Supporter online, in print, in the WEFTEC Mobile App, and on signage

●● Logo and link on weftec.org/sponsors

●● Logo on sponsor listing page of WE&T WEFTEC issue and the Conference Program

●● Logo on two (2) locations of free-standing sponsor kiosks in New Orleans Morial Convention Center

●● Logo, listing, and PDF upload in the WEFTEC Mobile App

●● Badge ribbons

PARTNER BENEFITS For indicated sponsorships $10,000+

In addition to listed Supporter Benefits:●● Recognized as Partner online, in print, in the

WEFTEC Mobile App, and on signage

●● Logo on sponsor listing page of the Conference Announcement

●● Logo on sponsor banner

●● Logo listed on a shared Opening General Session slide

●● Video upload in the WEFTEC Mobile App

●● If not exhibiting, one time registration list – either pre-show or post-show

To be included on conferences signs, and in WE&T and the Conference Program, sponsorships must be confirmed and payment received prior to July 13.

For inclusion in the conference announcement, sponsorships must be confirmed and payment received by April 20.

OFFICIAL WEFTEC CONFERENCE PROGRAM

OPENING GENERAL SESSION

1,800+

PROFESSIONAL REGISTRANTS

12,500+

WEFTEC.ORG HOMEPAGE VIEWS

730,000 PAGE VIEWS

WEF EVENTS MOBILE APP

3,270,000+ TOTAL BANNER AD IMPRESSIONS

WEFTEC CONFERENCE ANNOUNCEMENT

65,000+

WE&T SUBSCRIBERS

40,000+ 20,000+

WEFTEC 2018 | Sponsorship Opportunities 1

SPONSORSHIP OPPORTUNITIES

DIREC TORY OF OPPORTUNIT Y

Still looking for the perfect opportunity?Contact your sales representative to create a custom sponsorship that fits your needs.

CONFERENCE-WIDE DigitalRegistrationWiFi

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Career Fair Head ShotsGlobal Center and International ReceptionHotel Key CardsWalking Challenge

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DIGITAL Digital PartnerDigital Supporter

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BRANDING Charging LockersLanyardsOasis Charging StationPensTote BagsTrolley Carts

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COFFEE, LUNCHES & RECEPTIONS

Collection Systems LuncheonOpening General Session Coffee ServiceTechnical Session Coffee ServiceWomen in Water Reception

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Industrial ReceptionStormwater Congress Luncheon

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Innovation Pavilion ReceptionStormwater Pavilion Reception

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STUDENTS & YOUNG PROFESSIONALS

Career FairStudent Design CompetitionStudent LoungeStudents & Young Professionals Events

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TECHNICAL EVENTS & FOCUS AREAS

Interactive Knowledge Exchange (IKE) SessionTechnical Session A/V

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OPERATIONS CHALLENGE & AWARDS RECEPTION

Operations Challenge & Awards Reception 12

ONSITE SIGNAGE BannersConvention Center ClingsExhibit Hall Aisle Sign DanglersExhibit Hall Carpet ClingsMeter BoardsTrolley Stop Signs

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HOTEL OPPORTUNITIES 14

SHUTTLE BUS ADVERTISING 14

RESERVATION AND CONTRACT 15

SALES CONTACTS 17

WEFTEC 2018 | Sponsorship Opportunities2


CONFERENCE-WIDE

CONFERENCE-WIDE BENEFITSIn addition to Partner Benefits listed on page 1, Conference-wide sponsors receive:

●■ Recognition as Conference-wide Sponsor online, in print, on the WEFTEC Mobile App, and on signage

●■ Logo listed on shared Opening General Session slide with other Conference-wide sponsors

●■ Logo listed on signature lighted sponsor sign shared with other Conference-wide sponsors

●■ Highlighted listing in Mobile App and Wayfinder

●■ Pinned listing in Mobile App and Wayfinder

●■ Logo on Conference Program floor plan, if exhibiting

●■ Logo on weftec.org homepage slider

●■ If not exhibiting, pre-show and post-show registration list

●■ WEFTEC Social Media mentions

●■ Three (3) contextual tweets from @weftec (1 pre-show, 1 onsite, and 1 post-show)

●■ One (1) contextual post from the official WEFTEC Facebook account during the event

Create a custom Platinum, Gold, or Silver

sponsorship package for the ultimate

brand recognition that's a perfect fit for

your marketing goal at WEFTEC! Contact

your sales representative for details.

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CONFERENCE-WIDE

REGISTRATION MEMBER: $26,500 | NON-MEMBER: $33,500

●■ Logo, booth number, custom colors on select registration counters●■ Logo footer on registration confirmation emails●■ Exclusive banner ad on WEFTEC registration

site (all available pages)●■ One (1) meterboard sign in each registration area

WI-FI MEMBER: $27,000 | NON-MEMBER: $33,500

Wi-Fi will be available in meeting rooms, public spaces and exhibit hall.

●■ Banner in WEFTEC Mobile App●■ Logo on WEFTEC Conference Program floor plan (if exhibiting)●■ Logo recognition on Wi-Fi signs in public conference areas●■ Advertisement in WEFTEC Conference Program highlighting

sponsor and providing Wi-Fi login instructions

DIGITAL MEMBER: $27,500 | NON-MEMBER: $33,500

WEFTEC’s mobile app provides more than 600,000 user views over multiple platforms before, during, and after WEFTEC, and the Wayfinder was used more than 1,300 times onsite at WEFTEC 2017.

●■ Secondary opening page, appearing immediately after WEFTEC opening screen

●■ Sponsor logo watermark on app schedule page●■ Rotating Mobile App banner ad weighted for greater exposure●■ Mobile App banner ad opens to sponsor landing page●■ Mobile App landing page can contain external web links●■ Logo on Wayfinder housing ●■ Wayfinder kiosk banner ad; links to listing when tapped

CONFERENCE-WIDE SPONSORS RECEIVE THE GREATEST

RECOGNITION BEFORE, DURING, AND AFTER WEFTEC.



CONFERENCE-WIDE

WALKING CHALLENGE

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NEW! MEMBER: $28,500 | NON-MEMBER: $35,000

Online and app branded leaderboard engages attendees and encourages booth traffic through in-booth step boosters. Host the digital leader board in your booth for extra visibility.

●■ Custom mobile website●■ Pre-event registration microsite●■ Signage and digital leader board

(booth must have space + electricity to support)

GLOBAL CENTER AND INTERNATIONAL RECEPTION

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MEMBER: $28,250 | NON-MEMBER: $34,400

INTERNATIONAL AUDIENCE: 3,100+WEFTEC is the conference of choice for thousands of international water professionals looking for solutions to global water challenges. In 2016, the last time this event was in New Orleans, WEFTEC welcomed 2,757 global registrants from 80 countries. WEFTEC 2018 already has country pavilions from Canada, China, Denmark, Germany, Japan, Korea, The Netherlands, Spain, and Taiwan.

●■ Located in the high-traffic WEF Plaza area●■ Recognized as a sponsor of the International

Reception in digital, print, and signage●■ Includes production and placement of

sponsor logo clings on theatre tables●■ Includes production of a giveaway with sponsor's

logo during the International Reception●■ Sponsor may provide 15–30 second PowerPoint content

for plasma screen display to run when screen is idle●■ Advertisement in the Export Interest Directory

distributed in the Global Center

STUDENTS & YOUNG NEW!

PROFESSIONALS CAREER FAIR HEADSHOT PACKAGEMEMBER: $25,000 | NON-MEMBER: $31,000

Provide the best lasting impression for every attending Student and Young Professional at WEFTEC while making sure your brand is remembered through post-show connections when they download their amazing headshot. Photography by Two Dudes Photo.

●■ Sponsor branded microsite●■ Sponsor branded prints●■ Sponsor branded post-show email

HOTEL KEY CARDSCustom Key Card distributed to registered WEFTEC guests at check-in. Sponsor responsible for keycard production and shipping; WEF pays each hotel's distribution fees.MEMBER: $25,500 | NON-MEMBER: $31,500

●■ Includes distribution to 3,100 hotel rooms at the following properties in accordance with each hotel's policies

●■ Sponsorship confirmation must be received by July 13, 2018

Rooms on peak

Hilton Riverside New Orleans 1,100New Orleans Marriott 800Sheraton New Orleans 700Astor Crowne Plaza 500

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https://weftec.org/attend/meetings--events/global-business-opportunities2/


DIGITAL

Interactive 42" touch screen Wayfinders provide detailed session, exhibitor, and up-to-the-minute programming and directions to booths and session rooms. Placed in housings with sponsor branding and located in high traffic lobby areas, wayfinders tracked more than 1,390 user sessions during WEFTEC 2017.

WEFTEC mobile app banners are seen an average of 545,000+ times before, during, and after the show, providing visibility for sponsor messaging and increased views of directory listings.

DIGITAL PARTNERMEMBER: $12,200 | NON-MEMBER: $15,500

●■ Screensaver recognition on shared Wayfinder●■ Logo on Wayfinder housing ●■ Featured exhibitor with logo on map●■ Sidebar Wayfinder rotating ad●■ Booth highlighting on floor map●■ Exhibitor logo on Wayfinder and Mobile App listings●■ Rotating mobile app banner ad; opens to custom

sponsor branded landing page ●■ Partner benefits included

DIGITAL SUPPORTERMEMBER: $8,600 | NON-MEMBER: $10,200

●■ Screensaver recognition on shared Wayfinder ●■ Rotating banner ad on mobile app; opens to directory listing●■ Sidebar Wayfinder rotating ad ●■ Exhibitor logo within Wayfinder and mobile app listings ●■ Supporter benefits included

WEF TEC 2017 MOBILE APP BANNER STATS

AVERAGE BANNER IMPRESSIONS PER AD AVERAGE BANNER CLICKS

545,000+ 1496

PENSEvery year, WEF offers a collectible pen in multiple colors, and they are picked up so fast, staff can hardly keep up with demand. WEFTEC pens feature next year's logo and are used throughout the year at other WEF events. Don't miss your chance to have your logo on this year's pen, the Pilot Acroball. Production is included. Sponsorship confirmation must be received by July 13, 2018.

PARTNERMEMBER: $18,000 | NON-MEMBER: $22,500

●■ Partner benefits●■ Exclusive to one sponsor

OASIS CHARGING STATION NEW!Station provides 12 customizable imprint locations:

6 seat backs and 6 tables and provides attendees convenient seating and power.


●■ Partner benefits●■ Sponsorship confirmation must be received by July 13, 2018

LANYARDS

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Logo branding on lanyard distributed to professional attendees at all registration areas. Sponsor responsible for lanyard production and costs.


●■ Partner benefits●■ Exclusive to one sponsor●■ Sponsorship confirmation must be received by July 13, 2018

TOTE BAGS Tote with zippered main compartment, front pocket, and shoulder strap, made of 600D Polyester, imprinted with up to five (5) sponsor logos in one color and the WEFTEC 2018 logo. Tote bag is distributed at all onsite and satellite hotel registration areas, and up to three (3) sponsor inserts. Production included; sponsorship confirmation must be received by June 1, 2018.


●■ Partner benefits●■ Limited availability to five (5) sponsors

TROLLEY CARTSOnly in New Orleans! Trolley transportation runs continuously, from Hall B to Hall I during open exhibit hours Monday — Wednesday, October 1–3. Sponsor one or more of the six trolley carts and have your custom art drive through the exhibit hall on top of the trolley. Choose 3 carts and receive partner benefits, or 1 cart for supporter benefits. Production included.


●■ Partner benefits●■ Exhibitor exclusive●■ Custom double-sided topper on three (3) carts

SUPPORTERMEMBER: $8,500 | NON-MEMBER: $10,500

●■ Supporter benefits●■ Exhibitor exclusive●■ Custom double-sided topper on one (1) cart

CHARGING LOCKERS Charging lockers located on the second level of the convention center in the meeting room area provide technical session attendees security and convenience for their devices, while offering your custom branding in public session areas.

●■ 8 locking bays per locker●■ Side, front, and video branding


●■ Partner benefits●■ Includes two lockers


●■ Supporter benefits●■ Includes one locker


BR ANDING

R E F E R TO PAG E 1 F O R CO M PL E T E PA R T N E R A N D S U PP O R T E R B E N E F I T S



COFFEE, LUNCHEONS, & RECEPTIONS

OPENING GENERAL SESSION AND MONDAY AFTERNOON COFFEE SERVICEAUDIENCE: 10,000+ (1,800+ AT OGS)Monday, October 1 | 9:30 am – 10:30 am & 3:00 pm – 3:30 pm

Coffee service located outside the Opening General Session room, served between the Opening General Session and the Great Water Cities Session, and the Monday afternoon technical session breaks.

PARTNER MEMBER: $12,400 | NON-MEMBER: $15,500

●■ Partner benefits●■ Exclusive to one company●■ Logo on event sign●■ Custom giveaway at coffee service: sponsor can

provide custom cups, coffee sleeves, or napkins (selection required at time of contract)

●■ Sponsor responsible for production of custom item

TECHNICAL SESSION COFFEE SERVICEAUDIENCE: 10,000+

Tuesday & Wednesday, October 2 & 3 10:00 am – 10:30 am & 3:00 pm – 3:30 pm

Coffee service provided to all technical session participants during the morning and afternoon breaks.


●■ Partner benefits●■ Exclusive to one company per day●■ Logo on sponsor sign during service●■ Daily sponsor may provide one or more of the following

for use during the service: coffee cups, sleeves, napkins (selection required at time of contract)


●■ Supporter benefits●■ Exclusive to two companies per day●■ Logo on sponsor sign during service

WOMEN IN WATER: INSPIRING, INFORMING, CONNECTINGAUDIENCE: 90Monday, October 1 | 5:00 pm – 6:15 pm

During this reception, current and future female water sector leaders representing a variety of disciplines – engineering, operations, research, management, and communications – are informed and inspired by a keynote speaker and peer-to-peer exchange of knowledge and support.


●■ Partner benefits●■ Logo on event sign●■ Post-show list of participants in Excel●■ Exclusive to one (1) company●■ Admission for two (2) sponsor representatives to reception●■ Recognition during presentation●■ Sponsor logo on giveaway distributed

during event; production included


●■ Supporter benefits●■ Available to two (2) companies●■ Logo on event sign

COLLECTION SYSTEMS LUNCHEON AUDIENCE: 120Tuesday, October 2 | 12:00 pm – 1:30 pm

Meet directly with dedicated collection systems professionals. Coordinated by WEF’s Collection Systems Committee, this three-course plated luncheon provides an excellent networking and branding opportunity. Featuring keynote speaker Tony Parrott, Executive Director, Louisville/Jefferson County Metropolitan Sewer District.

SPONSOR BENEFITS●■ Logo on event sign●■ Logo in luncheon program●■ Post-show list of participants in Excel


●■ Partner benefits●■ Exclusive to one (1) company●■ Admission for one sponsor representative to luncheon●■ Sponsor logo on giveaway distributed

during event; production included ●■ One (1) custom sponsor slide to display in

rotation with WEF house slides


●■ Supporter benefits●■ Available to two (2) companies



https://weftec.org/attend/meetings--events/featured-events/women-in-water-inspiring-informing-connecting/

https://weftec.org/attend/meetings--events/featured-events/collection-systems-luncheon/

https://weftec.org/attend/meetings--events/featured-events/2018-opening-general-session/



STORMWATER CONGRESS LUNCHEON AUDIENCE: 120Monday, October 1 | 12:00 pm – 1:15 pm

Plated, 3-course welcome luncheon provides networking opportunities with 120 Stormwater Congress participants.

SPONSOR BENEFITS●■ Logo on event sign●■ Logo on sponsor page of Stormwater program●■ Logo in exhibitor directory of Stormwater program (if exhibiting) ●■ Post-show list of participants in Excel


●■ Partner benefits●■ Exclusive to one company●■ Admission for one sponsor representative to luncheon●■ Sponsor logo on giveaway distributed in

luncheon; production included●■ One (1) custom sponsor slide to display in

rotation with WEF house slides


●■ Supporter benefits●■ Available to two (2) companies

INDUSTRIAL RECEPTION AUDIENCE: 200+Monday, October 1 | 5:00 pm – 6:15 pm

The increasingly popular Industrial Reception at WEFTEC offers complimentary beverages and light hors d'oeuvres in a casual atmosphere to connect exhibitors and water sector professionals with expertise in a range of industries such as Oil & Gas, and Food & Beverage that impact the water environment.

SPONSOR BENEFITS●■ Logo recognition on event sign outside of reception room●■ Post-show list of participants in Excel


●■ Partner benefits●■ Exclusive to one (1) company ●■ One (1) custom sponsor slide to display

in rotation with WEF house slides●■ Six (6) complimentary guest invitations●■ Sponsor logo on giveaway distributed in

reception; production included


●■ Supporter benefits●■ Two (2) complimentary guest invitations●■ Logo on A/V house slide



https://weftec.org/attend/meetings--events/featured-events/industrial-reception/

https://weftec.org/attend/meetings--events/featured-events/stormwater-congress-luncheon/

INNOVATION PAVILION RECEPTION AUDIENCE: 150+Monday, October 1 | 5:00 pm – 6:00 pm

Tuesday, October 2 | 5:00 pm – 6:00 pm

Participants enjoy complimentary beverages in the Innovation Pavilion during the Hospitality Hour.


●■ Partner benefits●■ Exclusive to one company per reception●■ Sponsor representative may speak at the beginning

of the reception for up to five (5) minutes●■ One (1) custom sponsor slide to display during reception●■ Sponsor logo listed on event signage●■ Sponsor may distribute materials during

reception from WEF booth●■ Sponsor branded giveaway to be distributed

during the reception; production included


●■ Sponsor logo to display on shared slide during reception ●■ Sponsor logo listed on event signage

STORMWATER PAVILION RECEPTION AUDIENCE: 150+Monday, October 1 | 5:00 pm – 6:00 pm Tuesday, October 2 | 5:00 pm – 6:00 pm

Stormwater Congress participants enjoy complimentary beverages in the Stormwater Pavilion during the Hospitality Hour.

SPONSOR BENEFITS●■ Logo on signage in and around the

Stormwater Pavilion during reception●■ Logo on sponsor page of Stormwater program●■ Logo in exhibitor directory of Stormwater program (if exhibiting)


●■ Partner benefits●■ Exclusive to one (1) company per reception●■ Sponsor representative may speak at beginning

of reception for up to five (5) minutes●■ Sponsor may provide logo napkins for use during the service●■ One (1) custom sponsor slide to display during reception


●■ Supporter benefits●■ Sponsor logo to display on shared slide during reception




https://weftec.org/attend/meetings--events/featured-events/stormwater-pavilion-reception-monday/

https://weftec.org/attend/meetings--events/featured-events/stormwater-pavilion-reception-tuesday/

https://weftec.org/attend/meetings--events/featured-events/innovation-pavilion-reception-monday/

https://weftec.org/attend/meetings--events/featured-events/innovation-pavilion-reception-tuesday/


STUDENTS & YOUNG PROFESSIONAL S

By sponsoring Student and Young Professional events at WEFTEC, you will support

and receive recognition across multiple events that serve the upcoming ranks of water

professionals. These events include the Annual Community Service Project, Water Palooza

Education Fair, Student Design Competition, Career Fair and Young Professionals Reception.

STUDENT & YOUNG PROFESSIONALS EVENTSSUPPORTERMEMBER: $6,700 | NON-MEMBER: $8,200

●■ Supporter benefits●■ Sponsor’s company to identify two (2) judges

of Student Design Competition●■ Logo placement

●■ Student Lounge signage ●■ WEF Student Design Competition brochure●■ Press release recognizing Student Design and

Paper Competition sponsors and winners●■ Students & Young Professionals Reception

event invitation and signage●■ Company listing in the YP Connections newsletter●■ Booth at Career Fair●■ Career Fair resume book●■ Branding as a sponsor of the Community Service Project●■ Logo listed on the site banner and t-shirt produced for

the Community Service Project (production included)

ASSOCIATEMEMBER: $3,700 | NON-MEMBER: $4,600

●■ Company listing in the YP Connections newsletter●■ Booth at Career Fair●■ Career Fair resume book●■ Branding as a sponsor of the Community Service Project●■ Logo listed on the site banner and t-shirt produced for

the Community Service Project (production included)

CAREER FAIRMEMBER $2,200 | NON-MEMBER $2,500

●■ Booth at Career Fair●■ Career Fair resume book

STUDENT DESIGN COMPETITION NEW!


●■ Partner benefits●■ Sponsoring company to identify two (2) judges for Student

Design Competition (may specify Environmental or Wastewater)●■ Sponsor logo on giveaway distributed to judges and

students at the Student Design Competition●■ Sponsor logo on Student Design Competition brochure●■ Press release recognizing Student Design and

Paper Competition sponsors and winners●■ Includes the following recognition:

●■ Student Lounge signage●■ Student & Young Professionals Reception

event invitation and signage●■ Company listing in the YP Connections newsletter

●■ Branding as a sponsor of the Community Service Project; logo listed on the site banner and t-shirt produced for the Community Service Project

●■ Booth at Career Fair and Career Fair resume book

STUDENT LOUNGE NEW!


●■ Partner benefits●■ One custom-wrapped charging locker with

sponsor content placed inside the Student Lounge; locker can charge up to 8 devices at once

●■ Logo placement●■ Student Lounge signage●■ Student & Young Professionals Reception

event invitation and signage●■ Company listing in the YP Connections newsletter●■ Student Design Competition brochure●■ Press release recognizing Student Design and

Paper Competition sponsors and winners●■ Branding as a sponsor of the Community Service

Project; logo listed on the site banner and t-shirt produced for the Community Service Project

●■ Booth at Career Fair and Career Fair resume book



https://weftec.org/attend/meetings--events/students--young-professionals-events/

https://weftec.org/attend/meetings--events/students--young-professionals-events/students--young-professionals-networking-and-career-fair/

TECHNICAL SESSIONS A/VAUDIENCE: 4,000+The technical program at WEFTEC is the most respected and competitive educational program of its kind, featuring over 900 speakers. The program is put together by over 230 topical experts in the Program Committee using a highly rigorous selection process, ensuring a high quality program.


●■ Supporter benefits●■ Exclusive to one (1) sponsor per listed track●■ One (1) custom sponsor slide to display in rotation with WEF

house slides between sessions within sponsored track ●■ Post-show participant demographics●■ Available tracks (as of May 17, 2018)

●■ Collection Systems and Distribution (10 sessions)●■ Disinfection and Public Health (6 sessions)●■ Facility Operations and Maintenance (17 sessions)●■ Future Insights and Global Issues (7 sessions)●■ Industrial Issues and Treatment Technologies (13 sessions)●■ Municipal Wastewater Treatment Process

and Design (15 Sessions) ●■ Research and Innovation (6 sessions)●■ Residuals and Biosolids Management (15 sessions)●■ Stormwater Management (13 sessions)●■ Utility Management and Leadership (16 sessions)●■ Watershed Resources Management and Sustainability (7 sessions)●■ Water Reclamation and Reuse (8 sessions)

INTERACTIVE KNOWLEDGE EXCHANGE (IKE) SESSION IKEs are 15 to 20 minute presentations that use video to engage, educate, and interact with audiences, both during and after WEFTEC, when IKEs are uploaded to YouTube. In 2018, a session room will be devoted to IKEs on Tuesday.


●■ Partner benefits●■ Exclusive to one company●■ Giveaway with sponsor logo to be distributed

within session room (production included)●■ Logo on event sign

OPER ATIONS CHALLENGE & AWARDS RECEPTIONAUDIENCE: 500+

How do operators and technicians overcome flooding, a sewer collapse, process failure and other emergencies? Do you ever wonder what transpires behind the scenes during the operation of a wastewater treatment facility? During Operations Challenge, the best wastewater collection and treatment personnel in the world display their skills across five events: Collection Systems, Laboratory, Process Control, Maintenance and Safety.

PARTNER

ONLY ONE LEF

TMEMBER: $12,800 | NON-MEMBER: $15,500●■ Partner benefits●■ Limited to four (4) sponsors●■ Logo placement

●■ Operations Challenge Event Banner, event and reception sign

●■ A/V slides during reception opening, weighted to display longer

●■ Sponsor-provided pop-up banner may be placed in the Operations Challenge contest area

●■ Four (4) representatives can attend the Operations Challenge Awards Reception


●■ Supporter benefits●■ Logo placement

●■ Operations Challenge event and reception sign●■ A/V slides during reception opening

●■ Two (2) representatives can attend the Operations Challenge Awards Reception


TECHNICAL E VENTS & FOCUS ARE AS



https://weftec.org/attend/operations-challenge/


ONSITE SIGNAGE

EXHIBIT HALL AISLE SIGN DANGLERSSUPPORTERMEMBER: $7,800 | NON-MEMBER: $10,000

●■ Supporter benefits●■ Exhibitor exclusive ●■ Logo placement on four aisle banners in two directions●■ Production included

EXHIBIT HALL CARPET CLINGS●■ Exhibitor exclusive●■ 2' × 2' custom carpet clings can be located

in prime exhibit hall aisle locations

SET OF 5MEMBER: $2,350 | NON-MEMBER: $3,450

SET OF 10MEMBER: $4,200 | NON-MEMBER: $6,300

CONVENTION CENTER CLINGSLocations available throughout New Orleans Morial Convention Center; pricing upon request. Lobby area clings do not include additional sponsor benefits.

TRANSPORTATION LOBBY DOORS ●■ Custom clings for select glass doors across convention center

ESCALATOR RUNNER●■ Custom clings for escalator runners

LOBBY C FOOD COURT GLASS CLINGS●■ Custom clings in the high-traffic Starbucks seating area

TROLLEY STOP SIGNSMEMBER: $3,650 | NON-MEMBER: $5,500

●■ Exhibitor exclusive●■ Custom double-sided signs at trolley stops●■ 38 1/8" × 60" imprint area●■ Production included●■ Does not include additional sponsorship benefits

METER BOARDSMEMBER: $3,650 | NON-MEMBER: $5,500

●■ Custom double-sided freestanding signs●■ Locations available in Lobbies B – I●■ Production included ●■ Does not include additional sponsor benefits

BANNERSPRICING UPON REQUEST

●■ Custom single-sided or double-sided interior vinyl signs●■ Locations available in Lobbies B – I●■ Production included●■ Does not include additional sponsor benefits

Visit the WEFTEC PlanTour for available locations at www.plantour.com/show/weftec-2018. For

placement and availability, contact your sales representative. Sponsorship must be confirmed

no later than July 27, 2018. Orders placed after July 27 are subject to a price increase.



HOTEL OPPORTUNITIESHILTON RIVERSIDE NEW ORLEANSHEADQUARTERS HOTEL1,100 ROOMS ON PEAKBADGE PICKUP LOCATION

AVAILABLE OPPORTUNITIES●■ Room Drops●■ In-House TV Channel Advertising●■ Readerboard Advertising●■ Projection Gobo — White●■ Cling Screens for TVs●■ Keycards (see page 5 for details)

SHERATON NEW ORLEANS700 ROOMS ON PEAK

AVAILABLE OPPORTUNITIES●■ Exterior Window Clings●■ Gobo in Lobby●■ Keycards (see page 5 for details)

NEW ORLEANS MARRIOTT800 ROOMS ON PEAK BADGE PICKUP LOCATION

AVAILABLE OPPORTUNITIES ●■ Room Drops

●■ Outside Room●■ Under Door●■ Outside Door●■ Inside Room

●■ Door Hangers●■ Gobo in Lobby●■ Keycards (see page 5 for details)

OTHER HOTELS●■ Additional opportunities available●■ Astor Crowne Plaza (500 rooms on peak) ●■ Hotel Monteleone (350 rooms on peak)●■ Other hotel, bar, or restaurant options may be

available to suit your goals or needs. Discuss your needs with your sales representative

For all opportunities, contact your sales representative for pricing.

NOTE: Hotel opportunities do not qualify for sponsor benefits listed on page 1.

WEF shuttle buses run from Sunday, September 30 — Wednesday, October 3, carrying more than 9,000 attendees between 41 hotels and the convention center, and service all Facility Tours.

All Shuttle Bus advertising orders must be confirmed by July 13, 2018.

SHUTTLE BUS GRAPHICS

FULL WRAP ●■ Full height on both sides, rear, and front (all four sides)

HALF WRAP ●■ Above the cargo bays on both sides,

half of rear (three sides)

BILLBOARD MAX ●■ Above the cargo bays extending to roof (one side)

WINDOW MAX ●■ Perforated vinyl across windows (one side)

RIBBON MAX ●■ 2' high below windows and above

cargo doors (one side)

HALF BACK ●■ Half vehicle height (rear only)

For all shuttle bus graphic opportunities, contact your sales representative for pricing.

NOTE: Bus graphic opportunities do not qualify for sponsor benefits listed on page 1.

SHUT TLE BUS ADVERTISING


SALES REPRESENTATIVE

●Dave Mathews ●Vickie Bobo ●Cari McBride ●Suzanne Shutty ●Jenny Grigsby ●Thomas Bennett ●Nic Christy

PRIMARY CONTACT INFORMATION

●Check if address has changed ●Check if contact name has changed

Company Name

If the company last sponsored under a different name, what was it?

Person to receive contract and billing materials

Title

Address (for materials/invoice mailing)

City State/Province

Zip/Postal Code Country

Business Phone Number Mobile Phone Number

E-mail Website

By providing my e-mail address and signing this form, I consent to receive critical sponsorship communications sent by or on the behalf of the Water Environment Federation.

MOBILE APP AND ONLINE DIRECTORY LISTING INFORMATION if different from Primary Contact Information This information is publicly listed.Company Name (please print exactly as it should appear in the Mobile App and online) Letter of alphabet company

should be listed under:

Sales Contact

Address

City State/Province

Zip/Postal Code Country

Business Phone Number

MEMBERSHIP INFORMATION

●Current Corporate/Exhibitor Membership Number New Corporate/Exhibitor Member●Application & Payment EnclosedDate Sent:

Non-member

PAYMENT AND CANCELLATION TERMS

Sponsorship fees reserve sponsorships at WEFTEC and are due at the time this contract is received by WEF. Sponsorship is not reserved until full payment is received by WEF. Provided WEF receives written notice of cancellation on or before May 31, 2018, 75% of the sponsorship fee is refundable. Cancellations received by WEF after May 31, 2018 are not refundable.

Check Check No. Amount Enclosed $

Credit Card●American Express ●VISA ●MasterCard

Card No. Exp Date CV V Code Amount to be charged $

Name as it appears on card (please print) Card Holder Signature

Card Billing Address

City State/Province Zip/Postal Code

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2018 SPONSORSHIP RESERVATION & CONTRACT

New Orleans Morial Convention Center Conference September 29 – October 3, 2018Exhibition October 1 – 3, 2018

Side 1 of 2. Please complete both sides before submitting.


CONTRACT TERMS AND CONDITIONS

The parties agree as follows: This agreement is made between the Water Environment Federation®, an Illinois nonprofit corporation (“WEF”), and ______________________________________________________ (the “Corporate Sponsor”), for mutual consideration, the receipt and adequacy of which are acknowledged by the parties, who agree:1. Effective Date of Agreement: This agreement goes into effect and is

binding upon acceptance by WEF and Corporate Sponsor indicated by their signatures on this reservation & contract form, and on Addendum A to this agreement.

2. Sponsorship reservation: Corporate Sponsor understands that sponsorship is not reserved until WEF receives full payment of sponsorship fees as indicated on Addendum A.

3. Rules, Regulations and License Agreement; Corporate Sponsor understands that this agreement includes the requirements set forth in the “Water Environment Federation Annual Technical Exhibition and Conference Rules and License for WEFTEC® Sponsors” (License), and Addendum A to the contract and license agreements. Corporate Sponsor acknowledges that it has had the opportunity to review the License which is available at www.weftec.org/sponsorships/, and agrees to be bound by all terms set forth in this contract form, the license, and Addendum A.

Accepted for Sponsor by: (Please sign below. Contract is not valid without signature.)

Authorized Signature

Printed Name

Title

Company

Date

Accepted for WEF by:

Sacha Carey, Senior Director, Exhibitions Date

If paying by check, return your signed contract by E-MAIL or FAX to obtain an invoice copy.

Mail check payment with invoice to: Water Environment Federation P.O. Box 38009 | Baltimore, MD 21298-8009

Return signed contract to your appropriate Sales Representative:

FAX E-mail Dave Mathews 1-678-947-9244 [email protected] Vickie Bobo 1-678-947-9244 [email protected] Cari McBride 1-703-684-2450 [email protected] Suzanne Shutty 1-703-407-0289 [email protected] Jenny Grigsby 1-703-684-2407 [email protected] Thomas Bennett [email protected]

For Exhibition Management Use

Sponsorship Reserved

Sponsorship Level Order Number

Member # Expiration Type

Collateral Needed:

Formats: JPG EPS PNG Banner Ad Mobile App: Banner Secondary Page Video Meter Art Banner Art Bus Art Cling Art Other: __________________________________________

COMPANY NAME ID#

CATEGORY AMOUNT

CONFERENCE-WIDE SPONSORSHIPS

Diamond | Platinum | Gold | Silver

Registration

Wi-Fi

Digital

Global Center

Hotel Keycards

Career Fair Professional Headshot Package

Walking Challenge

DIGITAL MEDIA

Digital Partner | Digital Supporter

BRANDING

Tote Bags

Pens

Trolley Carts Partner Supporter

Lanyard

Oasis Charging Station

Charging Lockers Partner Supporter


Opening General Session & Monday Afternoon Coffee Service

Technical Session Coffee Service Partner Supporter

Women in Water Partner Supporter

Collection Systems Luncheon Partner Supporter

Stormwater Congress Luncheon Partner Supporter

Industrial Reception Partner Supporter

Innovation Pavilion Reception Partner Supporter

Stormwater Pavilion Reception Partner Supporter

STUDENTS & YOUNG PROFESSIONALS

Students & Young Professionals Supporter Associate

Student Design Competition Partner

Student Lounge Partner

Career Fair

TECHNICAL EVENTS & FOCUS AREAS

IKE Session

Technical Sessions A/V Track:

OPERATIONS CHALLENGE

Operations Challenge & Awards Reception Partner Supporter

ONSITE SIGNAGE/HOTEL/SHUTTLE BUS

CUSTOM PACKAGE

TOTAL

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SPONSORSHIP SALES CONTAC TS

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Nic Christy Director of Advertising Sales [email protected] +44 (0) 207 251 8778Stefanie Walter Senior Manager, Exhibition Operations [email protected] +1-703-684-2414Ronnetta Zack-Williams Coordinator, Sponsorships [email protected] +1-703-684-2468

NORTHEASTERN U.S. & CANADA

Dave Mathews andVickie Bobo

[email protected]@wef.org +1-678-947-9950+1-866-756-7811 (toll free)Fax: +1-678-947-9244

SOUTHEASTERN U.S. & LATIN AMERICA

Cari McBride [email protected]+1-703-535-5266Mobile: +1-703-626-7449Fax: +1-703-684-2450

WESTERN U.S. & CANADA

Suzanne Shutty [email protected] +1-703-407-0289

EUROPE,ASIA, AND MIDDLE EAST (Excluding Italy)

Thomas Bennett [email protected]+44 (0) 207 993 4605

ITALY

Fabio Potesta [email protected]+39 010 5704948Fax: +39 010 5530088


Water Environment Federation601 Wythe Street, Alexandria, VA 22314www.WEF.org

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