IAAPA Attractions Expo 2008 sponsorship opportunities!
IAAPA's sponsorship program offers your company many opportunities to maximize your exposure, differentiate your company from competitors, and increase your corporate visibility before, during and after the show. For 2008, three levels of sponsorships are offered across a variety of events, programs and services. Align your company with one today and begin receiving added exposure now!
GOLD SPONSOR |
IAAPA’s Elite Sponsorship Level Gold-Level Sponsors receive maximum exposure to all attendees at the show. In addition, your brand and messaging are prominently visible to the highest-level buyers. Gold-Level Sponsorships start at $10,000 |
SILVER SPONSOR |
Silver-Level Sponsors receive maximum exposure within targeted markets while getting cost-effective exposure to all attendees. Silver-Level Sponsorships cost $5,000. |
SUPPORTING ORGANIZATION |
Supporting Organization Level of participation is a cost effective way for your company to support specific networking events, programs, or services. Exposure is limited to the specific event or target market of interest. |
Estimated Attendance: 100+
Date and Time: Wednesday, November 19th Evening
Location: Orange County Convention Center
Format: Evening reception with hors d’oeuvres and cash bar
For those companies doing business or wanting to expand their business with IAAPA’s Asian members, this is the ideal way of getting to know this flourishing segment of the industry. Sponsors will be recognized on-site through signage and material distribution.
Silver Level Sponsorship Agreement
Supporting Organization Agreement
Badge Sponsorship (limited to one sponsor only – must reserve by August 1, 2008 )
Estimated Distribution: 25,000+
This exclusive sponsorship features logo exposure on the back of the Official Tradeshow Badges. Your company’s logo will appear on all event tickets and receipts at IAAPA Attractions Expo 2008 (not the badges themselves). This sponsorship will put your company’s logo in the hands of every attendee at the show, substantially increasing your booth traffic!
Gold Level Sponsorship Agreement
Estimated Attendance: 200
Date: Monday, November 17th
Location: The Peabody Hotel, adjacent to the Orange County Convention Center
Format: Private evening reception with refreshments
This invitation-only networking event has become a true tradition for members of IAAPA from the Netherlands, Belgium and Luxembourg. Held the evening prior to the grand opening of the trade show floor, this is your chance as a sponsor to meet your prospective clients at the beginning of the week.
Silver Level Sponsorship Agreement
Supporting Organization Agreement
Estimated Attendance: 350
Date: Wednesday, November 19th
Location: Room S320 - Orange County Convention Center
Format: Seated awards ceremony with entertainment and refreshments
The Big E Awards recognize and reward live entertainment and show production in the amusement park industry. Three-hundred fifty park general managers, entertainment managers and show producers will be in attendance to honor the industry’s top performers in live entertainment. It is a perfect vehicle for your company to reach the key buyers of show production equipment, staging and talent and production services.
Silver Level Sponsorship Agreement
Supporting Organization Agreement
Estimated Attendance: 60+
Date and Time: Sunday, November 16th, 6-7:30pm
Location: The Peabody Hotel, adjacent to the Orange County Convention Center
Format: Private evening reception with refreshments
This invitation-only event honors the 2008 IAAPA Board of Directors. Attendees include the Board of Directors members, Advisory Board members, the Chairman of IAAPA, the IAAPA President, key staff, and more. Enjoy a networking reception with a buffet and cocktails. Sponsoring this event provides premium visibility and one-on-one time with this most influential group of people in our industry!
Silver Level Sponsorship Agreement
Estimated Attendance: 300+
Date: Monday, November 17th
Location: Room S320 – Orange County Convention Center
Format: Seated awards ceremony with entertainment and refreshments
IAAPA’s prestigious Brass Ring awards honor the amusement industry’s best and brightest facilities and suppliers for outstanding marketing and public relations. The event attracts over 300 industry executives and features an hors d’oeuvres reception and cash bar and entertaining multi-media presentation. Associate your company with the best marketing firms in the industry. Sponsorship of this event provides premium visibility in front of a very influential audience.
Silver Level Sponsorship Agreement
Supporting Organization Agreement
Estimated Attendance: 50+
Date: Tuesday, November 18th
Location: Orange County Convention Center
Format: Casual buffet breakfast
The Canadian Breakfast, which takes place immediately before the Kick-Off Event, draws all of the major players and associations from all across Canada. This event is one of the few opportunities to get your company’s logo in front of the most influential leaders in Canada.
Silver Level Sponsorship Agreement
Supporting Organization Agreement
Cyber Cafe (limited to one sponsor only)
Estimated Attendance:25,000+
Location:South Lobby- Orange County Convention Center
It has long been requested by exhibitors and attendees alike that IAAPA have a CyberCafe at the show so that visitors can stay in touch with the outside world while on-site in Orlando. The Cyber Cafe (located in the South Lobby of the Orange County Convention Center) will be equipped with 8-10 computer stations that prominently feature your participation on every screen! By sponsoring the Cyber Cafe,you will be able to gain remarkable exposure to nearly every attendee of the show in one of the most high-trafficked areas of IAAPA Attractions Expo 2008!
Gold Level Sponsorship Agreement
Estimated Attendance: 300+
Date: Wednesday, November 19th
Location: Orange County Convention Center
Format: Casual reception with hors d’oeuvres and cash bar
The Carnival Industry Reception honors the traditions, participation and support of the outdoor amusement business industry and members of the various showmen’s leagues from around the world. If you want to reach the carnival industry, this is the sponsorship for you!
Silver Level Sponsorship Agreement
Supporting Organization Agreement
Estimated Attendance: 500+
Date and Time: Monday, November 17th, 6-7:30pm
Location: The Peabody Hotel, adjacent to the Orange County Convention Center
Format: Private evening reception with refreshments
IAAPA’s Chairman will be honored at this invitation-only networking reception attended by the most influential industry leaders worldwide. More than 500 Facility Owners, CEO’s, General Managers and senior facility executives will enjoy an evening of camaraderie and socializing with a buffet and cocktails. This special event provides premium visibility and one-on-one networking opportunities with this most prominent audience. Sponsors are also eligible to receive an exclusive invite list before the event!
Silver Level Sponsorship Agreement
Location: Orange County Convention Center
Date and Time: Open during expo days/hours
In addition to offering networking opportunities and beverages, this universal lounge area for each of our member constituencies will be a focal point for attendees to conduct business and relax. Communities included are: Museums and Science Centers, Family Entertainment Centers, Small Parks & Attractions, Waterparks and Resorts, and Zoos and Aquariums.
Silver Level Sponsorship Agreement - Coming Soon
Supporting Organization Agreement - Coming Soon
Estimated Attendance: 5,000 in multiple sessions
Date: Monday, November 17th – Friday, November 21st
Location: Seminar rooms and trade show floor at the Orange County Convention Center
IAAPA’s education programs consist of over 200 hours of programming throughout the week. Programming consists of seminars, on floor tours, luncheons, school courses and roundtable discussions. Much of the audience is comprised of key buyers in the industry – General Managers, Facility Owners, and Operators. Multiple opportunities exist within the program for sponsors to obtain maximum exposure and visibility:
- Luncheons: Offered on Monday, Wednesday and Friday
- Printed material: Recognition in printed handout material distributed at each session
- Give-away material: Book-bags, pens, etc. with sponsor logo
6 Institute Programs Include:
- Institute for Emerging Leaders
- Institute for Safety
- Institute for Leadership
- Institute for Marketing
- Institute for Media Relations
- Institute for Haunted Attractions
Gold Level Sponsorship Agreement
Estimated Attendance: 100
Date: Tuesday, November 18th
Location: Orange County Convention Center
Format: Casual buffet breakfast
The European Breakfast, which takes place immediately before the Kick-Off Event, draws all of the major players and associations from all parts of Europe. This well attended event is one of the few opportunities to get your company’s logo in front of the most influential leaders in Europe.
Silver Level Sponsorship Agreement
Supporting Organization Agreement
Family Entertainment Center Reception
Estimated Attendance: 400+
Date and Time: Wednesday, November 19th, 6:15-8:00pm
Location: Orange County Convention Center
Format: Evening reception with hors d’oeuvres, cash bar, and entertainment
The FEC reception targets the Family Entertainment Center industry and Miniature Golf Facility operators. More than 400 FEC owners and executives will network and socialize here, and the “Top FEC’s of the World” awards will be given during the reception. Sponsors will be recognized by the Committee. Admission is free, but the event is only open to FEC members.
Silver Level Sponsorship Agreement
Supporting Organization Agreement
General Managers and Owners Breakfast
Estimated Attendance: 350+
Date: Wednesday, November 19th
Location: Room S320 - Orange County Convention Center
Format: Roundtable served breakfast featuring guest speaker
More than 350 Facility Owners, CEO’s, General Managers and senior facility executives will enjoy breakfast at this high-profile event featuring speaker Nick Varney, CEO of Merlin Entertainments Group. Sponsoring this event provides premium visibility in front of this most influential audience!
Gold Level Sponsorship Agreement
Haunt Social
Estimated Attendance: 150
Date: Thursday, November 20th
Location: Universal Studios
Format: Social network event and private backstage tour
Take a very special tour to a very frightening place! Universal Orlando Resorts offers one of the best Halloween experiences in the business and this year IAAPA is offering a unique look behind the scenes of these thrilling attractions. Attendees gather on Universal Studios sound stages for the social – from there they are taken in small groups to the haunted houses. Universal’s creative team will take you through their Halloween house and maze experience and will explore with you the design features, operational challenges, and other aspects of managing a truly scary experience. Bring an extra pair of pants!
Silver Level Sponsorship Agreement
Supporting Organization Agreement
International Business Lounge (SOLD)
Date and Time: Open during expo days/hours
Location: Room S210 D/E - Orange County Convention Center
The International Business Lounge provides a place for international guests to visit with old friends, make new acquaintances, conduct business or just relax. Translators fluent in Spanish, French and Chinese are available to assist non-English speaking attendees and exhibitors at the foreign language assistance desk. Representatives from the U.S. Commerce Department will be present to discuss the International Buyer Program. All international attendees are encouraged to use the business lounge for conference information, meetings and scheduled business discussions and have use of basic business equipment (computers/fax machines). Using a state-of the-art computer matching system, IAAPA provides information on pairing appropriate product, country and type of business with international buyers.
Estimated Attendance: 1,600+
Date and Time: Tuesday, November 18th, 8:45-9:45am
Location: Room S320 - Orange County Convention Center
The 2008 Kick-Off Event is the perfect vehicle to reach thousands in the amusement industry at one time! The program includes entertainment, welcome speeches by the IAAPA President and IAAPA Chairman, presentations of the Hall of Fame Awards and the Applause Awards, a video-spot from the charity Give Kids the World, presentations by each constituency regarding industry events around the world, and a ribbon-cutting ceremony to top it all off. Sponsors are eligible to provide event bags with their logos, have their logo displayed on the front stage and event signage, and will also be acknowledged by the speakers. Contact us to request a dvd copy of a past Kick-Off Event to witness the amazing potential of sponsoring this exciting multi-media program!
Gold Level Sponsorship Agreement
Silver Level Sponsorship Agreement
Lanyards Sponsor (SOLD)
Estimated Distribution: 25,000+
The official Lanyard Sponsor and provider for IAAPA Attractions Expo 2008
Estimated Attendance: 250+
Date: Wednesday, November 19th
Location: Orange County Convention Center
Format: Casual evening reception with hors d’oeuvres and cash bar
For those companies doing business or wanting to conduct business with IAAPA’s Latin American members, this networking event is an ideal way of getting to know this segment of the industry.
Silver Level Sponsorship Agreement
Supporting Organization Agreement
Estimated Attendance: 200
Date: Monday, November 17th
Location: Orange County Convention Center
Museum Day is a prime opportunity to target a captive audience of museum operators who attend IAAPA Attractions Expo to gather ideas and expand on their resources and industry network. The Museum Day educational sessions, keynote luncheon, and reception bring together the leaders and innovators in the museum industry for a full day of networking and idea exchange. Don’t miss this opportunity to put your company in front of the most forward-thinking professionals in the museum market.
Silver Level Sponsorship Agreement
Supporting Organization Agreement
Estimated Attendance: 800+
Date: Tuesday, November 18th
Location: Room S320 - Orange County Convention Center
Format: Evening networking reception with refreshments and entertainment
This year’s Opening Reception offers access to the high-profile world of global buyers. You will have the opportunity to mingle with over 800 guests from more than 80 countries. Guests will enjoy this first social event of the trade show with an open bar and plenty of delicious food, entertainment and networking opportunities.
Silver Level Sponsorship Agreement
Supporting Organization Agreement
Estimated Distribution: 25,000+
The official Ride Safety Inspectors for IAAPA Attractions Expo 2008
Estimated Distribution: 25,000+
The official Shuttle Bus Sponsor for IAAPA Attractions Expo 2008
Small Parks & Attractions Keynote Luncheon and Breakfast
Estimated Attendance: 200
Date and Time: Wednesday, November 19th, 11:30am-12:45pm (luncheon) and Thursday, November 20th, 8:30-9:45am (breakfast)
Location: Orange County Convention Center
This event is a focal point for small park owners, managers and operators. Sponsorship of the Keynote Luncheon and Breakfast provides an unparalleled networking opportunity to reach this key constituency and earn quality time with potential clients! This year’s keynote speaker at the luncheon is Dick Kinzel, CEO of Cedar Fair. Additionally this year the Small Parks and Attractions Committee is sponsoring a breakfast session on Thursday, November 20th. The breakfast will feature speakers Dan Aylward, President of Magic Springs & Crystal Falls, and Vic Nolting, President of Coney Island.
Silver Level Sponsorship Agreement
Supporting Organization Agreement
Estimated Attendance: 100
Date: Wednesday, November 19th
Location: Orange County Convention Center
The IAAPA Souvenir Awards recognize and reward the best in souvenirs, merchandising and retail display in the amusement and attractions industry. This event comprises a luncheon followed by an awards presentation. Opportunities exist to have your company logo on the award itself.
Silver Level Sponsorship Agreement
Supporting Organization Agreement
Thursday Night Gala
Estimated Attendance: 500+
Date and Time: Thursday, November 20th, 7:00pm
Location: Room S320 - Orange County Convention Center
Format: Formal gala with dinner, refreshments and entertainment
The beloved IAAPA Gala returns again this year to Orlando. Get ready to network with your fellow attendees while enjoying a wonderful reception, dinner and first class entertainment. Witness the passing of the gavel at IAAPA’s final social event. The event will also feature the 4th Annual Live Auction to benefit Give Kid's the World, as well as a Silent Auction.
Silver Level Sponsorship Agreement
Supporting Level Sponsorship Agreement
Estimated Attendance: 40-75 per tour
Date: Monday, November 17th – Friday, November 21st
Locations: Off site and trade show floor
IAAPA’s behind the scenes facility tours and vendor tours are extremely popular. Tours afford the savvy sponsor a great opportunity to get their name and product in front of key buyers for an extended period of time. Not only are sponsors acknowledged by the tour moderators, but sponsor logos are also included in pre-marketing pieces, related education programs, the on-site show guide, and tour headsets (trade show floor only).
Tours this year include:
- Busch Gardens Tour (off site) – Tuesday, November 18th, 8am-12noon
- Sea World Tour (off site) – Thursday, November 20th, 8am – 12noon
- 8 Vendor Tours (trade show floor) – During expo hours
Food and Beverage Vendor Tour
Games/Plush Vendor Tour
Haunt Vendor Tour
Inflatable Vendor Tour
POS (Point of Sale) Vendor Tour
RFID (Radio Frequency Identification) Vendor Tour
Waterpark Vendor Tour
Museum Suppliers Show Floor Tour
Silver Level Sponsorship Agreement
Supporting Level Sponsorship Agreement - (Headsets Only) - Coming Soon
Tyvek Wristband and Badge Stock Provider (SOLD)
Estimated Distribution: 25,000+
The official Tyvek Wristband and Badge Stock Provider for IAAPA Attractions Expo 2008.
Waterparks Day and Social Events
Estimated Attendance: 300+
Date: Monday, November 17th – Wednesday, November 19th, throughout week at Rosen Centre Hotel
Locations: Orange County Convention Center, Wet ‘n Wild, Aquatica
Gain more exposure then ever before with waterpark attendees at a much-expanded education and networking program including a full-day educational track with a networking luncheon and ending with a social at Wet ‘n Wild Orlando on Monday, and a tour and social at the brand new Aquatica on Wednesday. Sponsor this package of events to maximize your time with waterpark executives and operators from around the world. More than 300 waterpark owners and operators will gather over the course of the show for these educational program and networking socials, and IAAPA will be heavily promoting these new offerings to thousands of waterpark members, attendees, and prospects.
Silver Level Sponsorship Agreement
Supporting Organization Agreement
Estimated Attendance: 100/session
Date: Monthly in 2008
IAAPA will be offering a series of monthly web casts in 2008. Each web cast will last an hour. This is a great opportunity for a savvy sponsor to connect directly with an audience. Sponsors will get recognition on the web cast as well as an opportunity to showcase their product. They will also be recognized in all outgoing promotional emails and communications.
Call for Sponsorship Opportunities - Call Emily Popovich - +1/703-836-4800 x789
Estimated Attendance: 150+
Date: Tuesday, November 18th
Location: TBD
Format: Casual evening networking social
This social is open to all young professionals in the industry. Mix and mingle with the next generation of Attractions industry leaders at this must attend networking event!
Supporting Organization Agreement
Zoo and Aquarium Day
Estimated Attendance: 200
Date: Monday, November 17th, 9:15am - 7:30pm
Location: TBD
Zoo & Aquarium Day is a prime opportunity to target a captive audience of zoo and aquarium operators – don’t miss this opportunity to put your company in front of the most forward-thinking professionals in the zoo and aquarium market! The day will open with an address by the Keynote Speaker, followed by several educational sessions throughout the morning and afternoon, a roundtable luncheon, and a lively networking social and cocktail reception that will feature a silent auction to support AZA’s Conservation Endowment Fund.
Silver Level Sponsorship Agreement
Sign up early and start benefiting from extended preshow exposure to attendee buyers and prospects! |
To learn more about the value of IAAPA sponsorships, and more details on each program, please visit www.IAAPA.org, call +1 703/836-4800, or e-mail exhibitsales@IAAPA.org |