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SPONSORSHIP & EXHIBITOR PROSPECTUS

Contact: Johanna GastevichGrain Industry Association of Western Australia (GIWA)PO BOX 7097, CLOISTERS SQUARE PO WA 6850Phone: 08 6189 2457 • Mobile: 0413 013 796Email: [email protected] Web: www.giwa.org.au

Department ofAgriculture and Food2014

WA Agribusiness Crop Updates: 24th – 25th February, 2014CROWN PERTH - Perth, Western Australia

Regional Crop Updates: Selected dates in March, 2014 LOCATIONS TO BE DETERMINED

About the 2014 WA Agribusiness & Regional Crop UpdatesThe Grain Industry Association of Western Australia (GIWA) is once again proudly co-ordinating Crop Updates on behalf of the Grain Research Development Corporation (GRDC) and the Department of Agriculture and Food of Western Australia (DAFWA).

The dates and venue for the WA Agribusiness Crop Updates have been confirmed! The Agribusiness Crop Updates will be held from the 24th – 25th February, 2014 at Crown Perth.

The two day Agribusiness Crop Updates will showcase a wide range of speakers presenting on the latest research, technology and management issues influencing the WA grains industry. Last year over 400 leading consultants, bankers, agronomists, advisers and growers attended the Agribusiness Crop Updates. The feedback from the event last year was extremely valuable and we have plans to make the event even better in 2014!

The dates and locations for the Regional Crop Updates are currently being negotiated but are expected to be held throughout March 2014.

Sponsorship packages are available ranging from exhibitor through to Platinum sponsorship. Platinum sponsorship includes the prestigious two day Agribusiness Crop Updates in Perth and all the Regional Crop Updates!

This prospectus provides details on the three value packed sponsorship packages that are available for 2014:• Platinum• Premium• Exhibitor/Supporting

Supporting the Perth Agribusiness and Regional Crop Updates will enable your organisation to: • Increase customer contact• Enhance corporate or product profile• Inform customers of new innovations and products• Develop lasting relationships within the grain industry• Be seen as a supporter of the WA grains industry

Don’t miss out! Contact GIWA early to secure your preferred package. Only one sponsor in any particular sector of the industry will be accepted for the Premium sponsorship packages.

About the ConvenorsCrop Updates is co-ordinated by the Grain Industry Association of Western Australia (GIWA) on behalf of the Grains Research and Development Corporation (GRDC) and the Department of Agriculture and Food of Western Australia (DAFWA).

Grains Research and Development Corporation (GRDC)The Grains Research & Development Corporation is one of the world’s leading grains research organisations, responsible for planning, investing and overseeing research and development, delivering improvements in production, sustainability and profitability across the Australian grains industry. The GRDC’s mission is to invest in research and development for the greatest benefit to its stakeholders - grain growers and the Australian Government.

Department of Agriculture and Food of Western Australia (DAFWA)The Department of Agriculture and Food assists the State’s Agriculture, Food and Fibre sectors to be sustainable and profitable, with a clear focus on export-led growth. The Department enhances the international competitiveness of the State’s agribusiness by working with them to meet the increasingly demanding standards for safety and quality of food and fibre products produced in a sustainable way.

Grain Industry Association of Western Australia (GIWA)The Grain industry Association of Western Australia (GIWA) was formed to represent the interests of those in the grain supply chain. Our key focus is to provide industry leadership, improve communications and nurture capacity building within the industry.

Sponsorship Opportunity2014 Crop Updates Platinum Sponsor ($20,000 +GST)Exclusive opportunity for organisations that want full exposure at the Perth Agribusiness Crop Updates and all the official Regional Crop Updates.

Platinum Sponsor entitlements include:

• Acknowledgement as Platinum sponsor of the 2014 Perth Agribusiness Crop Updates and all the WA Regional Crop Updates:

➢ – Acknowledgement at all plenary sessions by the Chair at all Crop Updates

– Corporate logo to feature on designated promotional material, including Crop Updates flyer, website, program, Program Book, slide presentation between sessions at all Updates

– Full page advertisement to feature in the Crop Updates Program Book

– Corporate banner to be present in the opening and plenary sessions at all Updates

• Exhibitor booth (3m x 3m or 6m x 3m) at the Perth Agribusiness Crop Updates and banner and promotional material to feature at all Regional Updates

• Featured and profiled on the 2014 Crop Updates Event App• One A4 insert or promotional item to be included in

Agribusiness Crop Updates satchel (to be supplied by sponsor)• Six Agribusiness Crop Updates registrations• Six tickets to the GIWA/AGI breakfast• 20% registration discount for up to 10 other

staff members

Only one sponsor will be accepted for the Platinum Sponsorship package.

For further information on the Platinum Sponsorship package, please contact:

Johanna Gastevich, Convenor – Crop UpdatesPhone: 08 6189 2457 • Mobile: 0413 013 796 • Email: [email protected] Please complete the attached Sponsorship form to secure your sponsorship.

For further information on the Premium Sponsorship package,

please contact:


Sponsorship Opportunity2014 Agribusiness Crop Update Premium Sponsor ($7,500 +GST)Open to all organisations that wish to be acknowledged as a high profile Premium Sponsor of the 2014 Agribusiness Crop Updates.

Premium Sponsor entitlements include:

• Acknowledgement as a Premium sponsor of the 2014 Perth Agribusiness Crop Updates

– Acknowledgement at all plenary sessions by the Chair

– Corporate logo to feature on designated promotional material, including Crop Updates flyer, website, program, Program Book and on slide presentation between sessions

– Full page advertisement to feature in the Crop Updates Program Book

– Corporate banner to be present in the opening and plenary sessions

• Exhibitor booth (3m x 3m or 6m x 3m)• Featured and profiled on the 2014 Crop Updates Event App• One A4 insert or promotional item to be included in Crop Updates

satchel (to be supplied by sponsor)• Four Agribusiness Crop Updates registrations• Four Tickets to the GIWA/AGI breakfast• 20% registration discount for up to 5 other staff members

In addition, you will have an option of your choice of naming rights and be acknowledged as the premium supporter of one of the following events (first in first served basis):

• Networking function (Day 1) • Catering breaks – Morning Tea, Lunch and Afternoon Tea (Day 1)• AGI/GIWA breakfast (Day 2)• Catering breaks – Morning Tea, Lunch and Afternoon Tea (Day 2)• Speakers corner – delegates will be able to have one on one time

with keynote speakers in a designated room (Day 1 and Day 2)

Only one sponsor in any particular sector of the industry will be accepted for the Premium Sponsorship package. Please note – naming rights for selected event will only be guaranteed once full payment has been received by the organisers of Crop Updates

For further information on the Platinum Sponsorship package, please contact:


For further information on the Premium Sponsorship package,

please contact:


Sponsorship Opportunity2014 Agribusiness Crop Updates Exhibitor/Supporting Sponsor ($2,500 +GST)This will be open to all organisations that wish to exhibit at or be acknowledged as a Supporting Sponsor at 2014 Agribusiness Crop Updates.

Supporting Sponsor entitlements include:

• Acknowledgement as a Supporting sponsor of 2014 Perth Agribusiness Crop Updates

– Corporate logo to feature on designated promotional material, including Crop Updates flyer, Program Book and website.

• Quarter or half page advertisement to feature in the Agribusiness Crop Updates Program Book

• One Exhibitor booth (3m x 3m)• Featured and profiled on the 2014 Crop Updates Event App• One A4 page insert or promotional item to be included in the

Crop updates satchel (to be supplied by sponsor)• Two Agribusiness Crop Updates registrations• Two tickets to the GIWA/AGI Breakfast

For further information on the Supporting Sponsorship package,

please contact:


2014 Crop Updates Sponsorship ConfirmationCompany:

Name: Position:

Address:

City: State: Postcode:

Telephone: Facsimile: Mobile: Email:

Sponsorship Packages: Cost (inc GST)

Platinum Crop Updates Sponsor

Agribusiness and Regional Crop Updates Sponsor $22,000.00

Premium Agribusiness Crop Updates Sponsor

Please select your preference to be acknowledged as a premium sponsor of:

Networking function (day 1) $8,250.00

Catering breaks (day 1) $8,250.00

AGI/GIWA breakfast (day 2) $8,250.00

Catering breaks (day 2) $8,250.00

Speakers Conversation Corner $8,250.00

Exhibitor/Supporting Agribusiness Crop Updates Sponsor

Exhibitor/Supporting Sponsor $2,750.00

TOTAL (inc GST):

Payment options: Please forward an Invoice to facilitate payment

I enclose a cheque – please make cheques payable to ‘GIWA’

Direct deposit – please state company or organisation name in the description field Grain Industry Association of WA Commonwealth Bank of Australia BSB: 066-153 Account: 1044-3895

Credit Card (VISA and Mastercard only)

Please charge $

to the following credit card

Card Number:

Expiry Date: CSV Number:

Cardholders Name:

Cardholders Signature:

I have read the cancellation policy and accept all of its conditions:

Name:

Position:

Organisation:

Signed:

Date:

For further information on the Supporting Sponsorship package,

please contact:


Please return completed form to: Attention: Johanna Gastevich GIWA, PO BOX 7097, CLOISTERS SQUARE PO WA 6850Email: [email protected]: 08 6189 2457 / 0413 013 796

Terms & Conditions GIWA will take the upmost care to fulfil all the listed benefits.

The following Terms and Conditions apply to ALL Sponsorship Packages:

• Confirmation of sponsorship is not final until receipt of the Sponsorship Confirmation Form has been received.

• Payments of sponsorship monies are required at the time of your booking. Entitlements may not be fulfilled if full payment has not been received.

• Naming rights for selected parts of the Crop Updates program (as per Premium sponsorship package) will only be guaranteed once full payment has been received by the Crop Updates Convenor

• Satchel inserts must be provided to the organiser by 30th January, 2014. Satchel inserts may be either one promotional flyer (no larger than A4) or one promotional item as per prior agreement with the Crop Updates Convenor.

• The sponsor is responsible for any display banners supplied and erected at the venue and must confirm with the Crop Updates Convenor prior to the event.

• Inclusions in the Crop Updates printed material may be forfeited if sponsorship is not confirmed and payment received prior to the printing deadlines.

• Sponsors are responsible for the security of their own equipment and materials whilst at the Crop Updates.

• Exhibitors at the Agribusiness Crop Updates will be allocated on a first come first served basis

• Sponsorship will be accepted on payment subject to availability and confirmation of acceptance by 2014 Crop Updates Steering Committee

Cancellation PolicyIf the sponsorship package is cancelled and can be resold to another sponsor, the applicant will receive a full refund, less administrative fee of 20% of the total sponsorship rate. If not able to be resold, the company will be liable to pay the following fees:

• 50% of the total sponsorship fee, if the cancellation request is received in writing before 6th December, 2013.

• 100% of the total sponsorship fee, if the cancellation request is received in writing after the 3rd January, 2014.

Any refunds of deposits paid will be made after the event, but no later than the 31st March, 2014.

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