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FEEDINGTHE FUTURE.SPONSORSHIP & PROMOTIONAL OPPORTUNITIESTUESDAY 19 - THURSDAY 21 October 2021 Museum of New Zealand Te Papa Tongarewa Wellington, New Zealand

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The Infant Nutrition Council Ltd (INC) is the association for the infant formula and toddler milk industry in Australia and New Zealand. It represents manufacturers, marketers and suppliers and is the key industry stakeholder in the advancement of infant nutrition representing over 95% of the volume of infant formula and toddler milk manufactured and marketed in Australia and New Zealand.

INC has strong relationships with key Australian and New Zealand government departments and agencies. It works in partnership with government to protect the Australian and New Zealand brands and to support the public health goals that protect and promote breastfeeding and, when needed, infant formula as the only suitable alternative.

INC also works with local and international regulators to advance infant nutrition. INC advocates to ensure that the regulatory environment includes the benefits provided by global research and the consideration of global trade and harmonisation with international food standards.

www.infantnutritioncouncil.com

For general information about the Feeding the Future conference, please contact:

The INC Secretariat +61 2 6273 8164 (AUS)+64 9 354 3272 (NZ)admin@infantnutritioncouncil.com

ABOUT US

CONTACT US

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• Networking and access to key industry decision makers.

• Up to date industry information and trends.

• An opportunity to strengthen the relationship between your customers and your brands.

• An opportunity to source new customers.

• An opportunity to showcase your organisation’s products and services.

• Infant formula and toddler milk industry (including INC members and non-members).

• Heads of infant formula and toddler milk businesses of multinational companies and CEOsand/or senior managers of small to medium companies.

• Senior scientific, regulatory and sales staff.

• Australian and New Zealand government officials.

• Companies wanting to understand the infant formula and toddler milk business particularlythe export market (China).

• Industries associated with the infant formula and toddler milk drinks (packaging companies,ingredient suppliers).

• Researchers and academics.

The conference brings together first-class local and international industry experts who will share their knowledge and experience on a comprehensive range of topical issues.

Over two full days, the conference will cover a range of interesting topics including infant nutrition research, regulation, emerging trends, new technologies, and trade and market access. Delegates will also have the opportunity to network informally at the conference and its social events.

TUESDAY 19 October 2021Welcome reception

WEDNESDAY 20 October 2021Conference openConference sessionsConference dinner

THURSDAY 21 October 2021Breakfast sessionConference sessionsConference close

WHAT CAN FEEDING THE FUTURE OFFER YOUR ORGANISATION?

WHO WILL ATTEND?

CONFERENCE PROGRAM AT A GLANCE

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HOST CITY

Feeding the Future Conference will be held in Wellington, New Zealand. Wellington is the capital and second most populous urban area of New Zealand. The New Zealand Government and Parliament, Supreme Court and most of the public service are based in the city.

Famous for a vibrant, creative culture fuelled by great food, wine, craft beer, coffee and events, Wellington is a cosmopolitan city with an energetic personality.

VENUES

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CONFERENCE VENUE

The conference (including all social events) will be held at the Museum of New Zealand Te Papa Tongarewa.

The Museum of New Zealand Te Papa Tongarewa is New Zealand's national museum, known as Te Papa, or 'Our Place'.

ADDRESS

55 Cable St, Te Aro, Wellington 6011, New Zealand

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CONFERENCE DINNER VENUE

The conference dinner will be held on 20 October within the Museum in Te Marae - an authentic, contemporary, and inclusive “marae” (communal meeting place in Maori) for the 21st century, with stunning views over Wellington’s harbour.

ADDRESS

55 Cable St, Te Aro, Wellington 6011, New Zealand

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Choose from six options to gain exposure at the conference:

Principal Sponsor $25,000 SOLDMajor Sponsor $12,000 3 available

General Sponsor $6,000 Unlimited opportunities

Welcome Reception Sponsor $8,000 SOLD

Conference Dinner Sponsor $15,000 1 available

Breakfast Session Sponsor $10,000 1 available

NEED A DIFFERENT SPONSORSHIP OPPORTUNITY?

Want to target a certain market? Want to “WOW” the delegates with a new idea? INC can work with you to create a tailor-made partnership package that will help your company achieve results at the Feeding the Future Conference and into the future.

Contact us today to discuss your ideas.

SPONSORSHIP OVERVIEW

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AN EXCLUSIVE OPPORTUNITY

This is a unique opportunity to gain maximum exposure to delegates. This package provides the exclusive chance to promote your organisation to delegates at every stage of the conference. We view the principal sponsor as a key in the success of the Feeding the Future Conference and the INC Secretariat will work with you to ensure that this package is implemented to provide the best possible return on investment for your organisation.

PACKAGE INCLUSIONS

• Recognition as official principal sponsor in all conference promotional material.

• Opportunity for the company to make a short presentation during the conference (10 mins).

• A sixty second promotional video played in the plenary room at the commencement of eachopening session (promotional video to be supplied by you).

• Two complimentary conference registrations, including attendance at all conferencesessions, morning/afternoon teas, lunches and social events.

• Two additional complimentary invitations to the conference dinner and welcome drinks.

• Acknowledgement and logo (linked to your website) on the conference website.

• Your company banner on the stage in the auditorium for the duration of the conference(banner to be supplied by you).

• Two promotional advertisements in the INC quarterly e-newsletter 2021 editions of up to 100words each including your company logo.

• Your company logo on the holding slides at the start of conference sessions.

• One full page colour advertisement in the conference handbook (artwork to be supplied byyou and approved by INC).

• Company logo, website and a short write up of 100 words in the conference handbook.

• Opportunity to include two items of promotional information in delegate satchels(information to be in accordance with INC policies).

• One electronic delegate list two weeks prior to the conference (subject to permission of thedelegates).

PRINCIPAL SPONSOR $25,000 SOLD

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ONLY SIX OPPORTUNITIES AVAILABLEThis package ensures your company is noticed at every step throughout the conference.

Claim a pre-eminent position at this unique event now!

PACKAGE INCLUSIONS

• Recognition as a major sponsor in all printed conference promotional material.

• One complimentary conference registration, including attendance at all conference sessions,morning/afternoon teas, lunches and social events.

• One additional complimentary invitation to the social events.

• A sixty second promotional video played in the plenary room at the commencement of yourselected session (excludes opening sessions) (promotional video to be supplied by you).

• Acknowledgement and logo (linked to your website) on the conference website.

• Company logo, website and short write up of 50 words listed in the conference handbook.

• Opportunity to include one item of promotional information in delegate satchels(information to be in accordance with INC policies).

• One electronic delegate list two weeks prior to the conference (subject to permission of thedelegates).

UNLIMITED OPPORTUNITIES AVAILABLE

Your brand will be seen every time someone picks up the program or views the INC conference website.

PACKAGE INCLUSIONS

• Recognition as a general sponsor in all printed conference promotional material.

• Company logo and website listed in the conference handbook.

• Acknowledgement and logo (linked to your website) on the conference website.

• Opportunity to include one item of promotional information in delegate satchels(information to be in accordance with INC policies).

• One electronic delegate list two weeks prior to the conference (subject to permission of thedelegates).

MAJOR SPONSOR $12,000

GENERAL SPONSOR $6,000

ONLY 3 AVAILABLE

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POSITION YOUR BRAND AT THE FIRST OFFICIAL SOCIAL FUNCTION

The welcome reception is the first official social function of the conference and the first chance to welcome delegates and position your brand at this networking event. This is an exclusive opportunity.

PACKAGE INCLUSIONS

• Exclusive naming rights of the event.

• Recognition as official welcome reception sponsor in all printed conference promotionalmaterial.

• Opportunity to make a five-minute address during the welcome reception.

• Your company banner displayed in the room during the welcome reception (banner to beprovided by you).

• Three complimentary tickets to the welcome reception.

• Acknowledgement and logo (linked to your website) on the conference website.

• Company logo, website and short write up of 50 words listed in the conference handbook.

• Opportunity to include one item of promotional information in delegate satchels(information to be in accordance with INC policies).

• One electronic delegate list two weeks prior to the conference (subject to permission of thedelegates).

WELCOME RECEPTION SPONSOR $8,000 SOLD

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AN OPPORTUNITY TO NETWORK WITH NATIONAL AND INTERNATIONAL DELEGATES

The conference dinner is the premier social event of the conference and is well attended by delegates. It will be held at Te Marae within the Museum on Wednesday 12 May 2021

The space comprises of a marae ātea (place of encounter) and wharenui (meeting house) that cater for all the purposes such places customarily serve. It is also a living exhibition that interprets for visitors the meaning of the marae experience, and acts as a showcase for contemporary Māori art and design.

The dinner will seat up to 200 delegates. We will handle all arrangements for the organisation of the dinner. All of the benefits and none of your time! This is an exclusive opportunity.

PACKAGE INCLUSIONS

• Exclusive naming rights of the event.

• Recognition as official conference dinner sponsor in all printed conference promotionalmaterial.

• Opportunity to make a five-minute address during the conference dinner.

• Your company banner displayed in the room during the conference dinner (banner to beprovided by you).

• Three complimentary tickets to the conference dinner.

• Acknowledgement and logo (linked to your website) on the conference website.

• Company logo, website and short write up of 50 words listed in the conference handbook.

• Opportunity to include one item of promotional information in delegate satchels(information to be in accordance with INC policies).

• One electronic delegate list two weeks prior to the conference (subject to permission of thedelegates).

CONFERENCE DINNER SPONSOR $15,000

“An overall wonderful experience, with good food and wine, exciting atmosphere and great opportunity to continue networking.”- Feedback from Feeding the Future Conference 2019

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BE HEARD AT THE LAST SOCIAL EVENT OF THE CONFERENCE

The breakfast session is the last official social function of the conference and provides your company with the opportunity to make a lasting impression. This is an exclusive opportunity.

PACKAGE INCLUSIONS

• Exclusive naming rights of the event.

• Recognition as official breakfast session sponsor in all printed conference promotionalmaterial.

• Opportunity to make a five-minute address prior to the commencement of the breakfastsession.

• Your company banner displayed in the room during the breakfast session (banner to beprovided by you).

• Three complimentary tickets to the breakfast session.

• Acknowledgement and logo (linked to your website) on the conference website.

• Company logo, website and short write up of 50 words listed in the conference handbook.

• Opportunity to include one item of promotional information in delegate satchels(information to be in accordance with INC policies).

• One electronic delegate list two weeks prior to the conference (subject to permission of thedelegates).

BREAKFAST SESSION SPONSOR $10,000

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Company name:

Contact person:

Position:

Invoicing address:

Phone:

Mobile:

Email:

Website:

SPONSORSHIP PACKAGES

(all prices below listed in AUD and are exclusive of GST)

Principal Sponsor $25,000

Major Sponsor $12,000

General Sponsor $6,000

Welcome Reception Sponsor $8,000

Conference Dinner Sponsor $15,000

Breakfast Session Sponsor $10,000

PAYMENT DETAILS

Total amount payable in AUD and may be inclusive of Australian GST (where applicable):

$________________________________________

A tax invoice will be issued.

AUTHORISATION

I have read and agree to the terms and conditions set out on the next page.

Name:

Signature:

Date:

PLEASE SEND YOUR COMPLETED APPLICATION TO:

The INC Secretariatadmin@infantnutritioncouncil.com

SPONSORSHIP APPLICATION

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PRINCIPLES

INC’s acceptance of sponsorship from any source is guided by the following principles, which we require potential sponsors to endorse.

1. INC will only accept sponsorship from companies that support the principles of The World Health Organization International Code of Marketing of Breast-Milk Substitutes (WHO Code).

2. Sponsors may not use the INC name or logo except with the express permission of theExecutive of INC.

3. Acceptance of sponsorship does not imply INC endorsement of the sponsor company’sproducts or services.

GENERALLY APPLICABLE1. By signing and returning this agreement you are

agreeing to a non-exclusive sponsorshipagreement between yourselves and the InfantNutrition Council on the terms and conditions setout below and in the agreement.

2. Sponsorship applies to one (1) entity only.Multiple company’s names will not be listed aspart of one single sponsorship.

3. Sponsorship applications will be acknowledged inwriting on receipt. Confirmation of acceptance ofyour application will be sent in writing togetherwith a tax invoice.

4. Sponsorship package entitlements will beguaranteed only on payment of all monies owing.Full payment is required within 30 days from dateof invoice. Package entitlements will not beginuntil payment is made.

5. Sponsors should note that taking out asponsorship package for the conference in noway guarantees a speaking position, unlessotherwise specified. Requests by sponsors tospeak at the conference will only be consideredby INC if it is deemed the content fits with thevalue to the delegates that will be in attendance.

6. Applications for sponsorship are open until April2021 in order to meet material productionrequirements. Any applications received after thistime will be included by INC for consideration atINC’s absolute discretion.

7. If more than one (1) application is received for eachof the following sponsorship levels(Principal, Dinner, Welcome Reception or Breakfastsponsor) all applications will be included in a ballotto determine the chosen sponsor. This will befinalised by March 2021.

8. Major sponsorship packages are limited inaccordance with the prospectus sold on a “first in”basis based on full payment. If major sponsorship isunavailable we will contact you to discuss analternative preference.

9. INC reserves the right to decline sponsors.

10. All amounts are exclusive of Goods and ServicesTax (GST) of 10% and are priced in Australiandollars (AUD).

11. All payments are to be by EFT only.

12. If a sponsor cancels their sponsorship after anapplication has been accepted by the organisersand payment has been made, they mustimmediately inform INC in writing. If the withdrawalis submitted at least 90 days prior to the event, acancellation fee of 50% will be charged. If writtencancellation is received on or before 90 days prior tothe event, a 100%cancellation fee will be incurred.

13. INC reserves the right to cancel theconferencewithout consultation with sponsors.Under such circumstances all sponsorshipagreements will be rendered void and INC willrefund any sponsorship money paid, less an agreedamount for benefits already provided.

SPONSORSHIP TERMS AND CONDITIONS

www.infantnutritioncouncil.com +61 2 6273 8164 admin@infantnutritioncouncil.com