EVENTS

INSPIRING BRILLIANT EXPERIENCES

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WHY CHOOSE A SMART MEETING?• Secure new and unique meetings business with highly

targeted, face-to-face appointments• 95% of planners have booked business with a property

they met at a Smart Meeting event• More than $400 million in group business has been

booked as a result of a Smart Meeting event• Meet face-to-face with Fortune 500 planners who have

open RFPs• Receive highly-targeted, custom-matched appointments

with planners who book in your region

E V E N T P A C K A G E SNON-

ADVERTISER RATES

ADVERTISER RATES*

Single 1-Day Meeting** $4,450 $3,100

Single 3-Day Meeting*** $8,050 $6,300

Three 1-Day Meetings and One 3-Day Meeting $19,500 $14,000

Five 1-Day Meetings and One 3-Day Meeting $27,250 $19,600

Three 3-Day Meetings $21,500 $17,000

Smart Woman Summit $449

*Rate protection applies by September 1, 2015

Meeting schedule is subject to change

MAJOR DESTINATIONS

ORIGINAL ONE-ON-ONE MEETINGS

INNOVATIVE EDUCATION AND TEAM BUILDING

2018 EVENTS CALENDAR

January 25 1-Day Northern California, San FranciscoPalace Hotel, a Luxury Collection Hotel

February 22 1-Day Southern California, Orange CountyThe Duke Hotel Newport Beach

March 14 1-DayNorthwest, Seattle, WAHyatt Regency Lake Washington at Seattle’s Southport

April 18 1-Day Midwest, Chicago, ILWyndham Grand Chicago Riverfront

April 19 1-Day Smart Woman Summit, Chicago, IL Wyndham Grand Chicago Riverfront

May 23-25 3-Day West National, Scottsdale, AZThe Phoenician, a Luxury Collection Resort, Scottsdale

June 14 1-DayMid-Atlantic, Washington, D.C.MGM National Harbor and Gaylord National Resort & Convention Center

July 19 1-Day Northeast, New York, NY The Pierre, a Taj Hotel, New York

August 26-28 3-Day East National, Palm Beach, FLThe Breakers, Palm Beach

September 20 1-Day Southwest, Austin, TXThe Line ATX

November 4-6 3-DaySouth Central National, New Orleans, LAThe Jung Hotel & Residences of the New Orleans Hotel Collection

INSPIRING BRILLIANT EXPERIENCES

* Requires minimum $10,000 print and/or online advertising package**1-day events include all meals and education sessions***3-day events include airport transfers, all meals and accommodations

SMART MEETINGS EVENTS

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BY THE NUMBERS*

AS AN ATTENDING SALES EXECUTIVE, YOU WILL:• Network with 65+ highly qualified meeting professionals• Receive 12–15 appointments at 1-day events or 22–25 at 3-day events• Attend multiple networking sessions to propel your planner connections• Save time and money when joining us for multiple events

WHAT SMART MEETINGS ATTENDEES BOOK

* Smart Meetings’ event attendee registrations

89% CONFERENCES

69% SPECIAL EVENTS

68% BOARD MEETINGS

62% TRAINING

41% INCENTIVE TRIPS

41% SALES MEETINGS

37% TRADE SHOWS

24% PRODUCT LAUNCHES

93% DOWNTOWN HOTEL

84% RESORT HOTEL

65% GOLF RESORT

47% SUBURBAN HOTEL

18% CRUISE LINE

TYPES OF MEETINGS

“If you are a supplier that is looking for an efficient and productive use of your time, then the Smart Meetings events are a must. The qualification process they apply in planner selection is very good and if you make the most of your time during the event, you will certainly develop productive relationships. Even if I had the time and resources to qualify, contact, invite and follow-up this number of planners for my own event, it would cost me three-times what I commit to Smart Meetings.”

– DAVID SACKMANN SR. NATIONAL SALES MANAGER, VAIL RESORTS

LIST OF PLANNERS:

AllstateAmazonAmerican Bar AssociationAppleBoeingCapitol OneChobaniCiscoColgate-PalmoliveFacebookFedExHPJohnson & JohnsonKellogg’sMary KayMedtronicMicrosoftPhilips HealthcareStarbucksToyota

TYPES OF PROPERTIES

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SMART MEETING EVENT SPONSORSHIPS

*Does not apply to full page ad in printed program or tote bag insert

ANNUAL CORPORATE OR DESTINATION SPONSORSHIP FOR ALL EVENTS AVAILABLE – ask your sales rep for more information

ALL SPONSORSHIPS INCLUDE*:• Sponsor listing in printed program• Logo on sponsor webpage• Logo on signage and recognition at the event• Insertion of collateral in tote bags • 2-minute presentation to all attendees

WELCOME BREAKFAST, REFRESHMENT BREAK OR NETWORKING LUNCH $2,900 (One available at 1-day events, two at 3-day events)

NETWORKING DINNER $3,900 (Two available at 3-day events)

POST-EVENT NETWORKING RECEPTION $3,900 (One available at 1-day events) • Show off your brand’s personality with your own signature cocktail

NETWORKING DINNER $3,900 (Two available at 3-day events)

MAKE AN IMPRESSION WHERE TOP QUALIFIED PLANNERS DO BUSINESS

TEAM-BUILDING ACTIVITY $2,800 (Two available at 3-day events) • Sales collateral distributed during session

TURNDOWN GIFT $1,500 (3-day events only) • Opportunity to provide a branded turndown gift for all attendees • Includes delivery charge

FULL-PAGE AD IN PRINTED PROGRAM $2,650 • Distributed to all attendees

TOTE BAG INSERT $500 • Insertion of collateral in tote bags

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AWARDS PROGRAM PARTNER (EXCLUSIVE SPONSORSHIP – 1 AVAILABLE) $30,000• Branding in Top Influential Women in the Meetings Industry feature in print and online

• Branding in national press release, email announcements, and social media posts

• Full-page ad in Women in Meetings March feature

• 2-minute speaking opportunity at awards dinner

• One additional full conference pass

• Includes all event sponsor benefits

SPONSORSHIP OPPORTUNITIESBreakfast Sponsor (Exclusive Sponsorship – 1 available) $2,900• 2-minute speaking opportunity at breakfast

• Opportunity to distribute material or item at all seats

• Includes all event sponsor benefits

Lunch Sponsor (Exclusive Sponsorship – 1 available) $2,900• 2-minute speaking opportunity at lunch

• Opportunity to distribute material or item at all seats

• Includes all event sponsor benefits

Event Sponsor (Unlimited) $1,200• One full conference pass

• Contact details for all attendees

• Full-page ad in printed program

• Logo on signage and recognition at the event

• Sponsor listing in printed program

• Logo on event website

• Swag bag insert

SMART WOMAN SUMMITPOWERFUL, PROFITABLE CONNECTIONS WITH INFLUENTIAL MEETING PROFESSIONALSCONNECT MEANINGFULLY WITH PROMINENT MEETING PROFESSIONALS AT THIS CAREER-ENHANCING WORKSHOP FOR WOMEN IN THE MEETINGS INDUSTRY.

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SMART FAMSTHE ULTIMATE TOOL TO SHOWCASE YOUR DESTINATIONTARGET NEW MEETINGS BUSINESS AND CREATE A TRULY CUSTOMIZED GROUP EXPERIENCE TO POSITION YOUR CITY AS A THRIVING MEETINGS DESTINATION.• Receive hand-selected meeting planners tailored to your needs and delivered directly to you

• Secure step-by-step planning, marketing and onsite facilitation

• Relax with a complete onsite schedule fully executed by Smart Meetings

• Receive a strategic, custom-created marketing campaign to secure meeting planner registrants

• Connect meaningfully with your attendees and showcase your city with ease

CUSTOM MARKETING CAMPAIGN

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Smart Meetings/Bright Business Media, LLC475 Gate 5 Road, Suite 235, Sausalito, CA 94965

415.339.9355 • smartmeetings.com • sales@smartmeetings.com

INSPIRING BRILLIANT EXPERIENCES

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