To obtain a copy of the Sponsorship & Exhibition Brochure click here

Melbourne Convention and Exhibition Centre
2 Clarendon Street
Southbank VIC 3006
Australia
Tel + 61 3 9235 8000
Fax + 61 3 9235 8001
www.mcec.com.au
Venue directions

For further enquiries regarding the VALA2010 Conference, please contact:

VALA2010 CONFERENCE OFFICE
WALDRONSMITH Management
61 Danks Street West
Port Melbourne VIC 3207
AUSTRALIA
T +61 3 9645 6311
F +61 3 9645 6322
E info@wsm.com.au

DISCLAIMER: Acknowledgment in the Main Announcement and Registration Brochure and the Conference Programme is subject to sponsorship confirmation prior to printing deadlines. All signage and banners are subject to approval by the Conference Committee. Where a sponsorship item includes a full page or half page advertisement, position may be specified, but location of the advertisement will be at the discretion of the Conference Committee. All sponsorship & exhibition packages are quoted in Australian dollars (AUD).

SPONSORSHIP OPPORTUNITIES

This programme provides many different opportunities for sponsorship participation, as detailed below. Alternatively, VALA is pleased to work with you to tailor individual sponsorship packages to suit your budget and your marketing objectives. For further information please contact Helen McGowan, Sponsorship & Exhibition Manager on +61 3 9645 6311 or E-mail: helen@wsm.com.au.

Options

L-Plate Series	Only one opportunity available	AUD$10,000 + GST = $11,000	new for 2010
Delegate Satchels	Only one opportunity available	AUD$10,000 + GST = $11,000
Bluetooth Zone	Only one opportunity available	AUD$10,000 + GST = $11,000	new for 2010
WiFi 'n' Recharge Lounge	Only one opportunity available	AUD$10,000 + GST = $11,000	new for 2010
Conference Dinner	Only one opportunity available	AUD$10,000 + GST = $11,000
Welcome Reception and Farewell Refreshments		AUD$8,000 + GST = $8,800
Conference Programme and Pocket Programme	Only one opportunity available	AUD$7,500 + GST = $8,250
Podcasting Sponsor	Only one opportunity available	AUD$6,000 + GST = $6,600
Main Announcement & Registration Brochure	Only one opportunity available	AUD$6,000 + GST = $6,600
Daily Programme Boards (supported by Venue E-Signage)	Only one opportunity available	AUD$5,000 + GST = $5,500
Name Badges	Only one opportunity available	AUD$5,000 + GST = $5,500
Keynote Session	Various available	AUD$5,000 + GST = $5,500
Daily Catering - per day OR	Three opportunities available	AUD$5,000 + GST = $5,500
Daily Catering - for all three days	Only one opportunity available	AUD$11,500 + GST = $12,650
Note Pads & Pens	Only one opportunity available	AUD$3,000 + GST = $3,300
Satchel Insert		AUD$2,500 + GST = $2,750
Advertising - Full Page		AUD$3,000 + GST = $3,300
Advertising - Half Page		AUD$1,800 + GST = $1,980
Other Ideas

To exhibit at VALA2010, you need to complete an Application to Sponsor/Exhibit form.

Please also see the VALA2010 Sponsorship and Exhibition Terms and Conditions and Cancellation Policy.

L-PLATE SERIES (new for 2010)

AUD$10,000 + GST = $11,000

Only one opportunity available

VALA2010 is delighted to present the second L-Plate Series on Monday 8 February 2010 at the Melbourne Convention and Exhibition Centre. The L-Plate Series provides an introduction to some of the topics that will feature in the main VALA2010 Conference Programme. Registration is complimentary to all registered delegates and will include an introduction to the basic concepts for development in each of the main conference streams, explaining the terminology and trends in each of the topics outlined and using live examples where possible to demonstrate the technologies. Here is a unique opportunity to engage first timers to VALA2010 and those returning to the industry. Delegate attendance for 2008 was 160.

Exclusive branding and naming rights to the L-Plate Series sessions
Verbal acknowledgment by the Session Chair for your support of the L-Plate Series
Opportunity for your CEO or nominated representative to address the delegates at the commencement of the day and at the day's conclusion
Opportunity to brand all course notes provided to L-Plate Series delegates
Acknowledgment in the Main Announcement and Registration Brochure
Acknowledgment with logo on sponsor acknowledgment board
Acknowledgment in the Conference Programme
Your company logo on the VALA2010 website hotlinked to your company's website
One half-page colour advertisement in the Conference Programme
One piece of promotional literature in each delegate satchel (excluding note pads and pens)*
First right of refusal for this sponsorship for VALA2012

* All promotional material is subject to approval by Conference Committee. Sponsors are required to obtain approval of their insert from the Conference Office by Friday 4 December 2009.

Comments on 2008 L-Plate Series:

68% of those who attended the series in 2008 would be interested in attending a similar event at VALA2010
71% would recommend a similar event at VALA2010 to their colleagues.
I really enjoyed the entire day - definitely do it again next year. My list of things to experiment with has grown much longer.
More useful than I expected. Challenging and informative.
Great overview. Good way to find out about what's new.

SPONSORSHIP OPPORTUNITIES

Options

Only one opportunity available

Comments on 2008 L-Plate Series:

Only one opportunity available

Your company name and/or logo, together with conference logo to be over printed on the delegate satchel. The conference will produce hundreds of satchels, the life of which extends long after the Conference. (Committee reserves the right to select the satchel and approve associated artwork).

Only one opportunity available

A new way to reach delegates with the convenience of the mobile phone. Engage and interact with delegates via Bluetooth by providing free and rich mobile content such as video, audio, vouchers and ensure delegates are reminded of all key Conference announcements whilst on site.

Only one opportunity available

The social highlight of the conference will guarantee you the opportunity to host the delegates for an unforgettable evening of entertainment and merriment in a relaxed atmosphere. A most valuable networking and branding opportunity.

Opportunity to provide the lucky table prize for the evening. Prize to be announced during the evening and delegates must be in the room to receive their prizes (prizes x 10 are additional to sponsorship costing)*

Make an impact! Be first to be noticed and last to be remembered, with this chance to welcome delegates with your branding at the Welcome Reception and to farewell them as they depart the Conference. Take up this double opportunity to create and imprint a lasting impression.

Only one opportunity available

All delegates receive a copy of the Conference Handbook complete with abstracts plus a pocket-sized mini-programme. The pocket programme contains a summary version of the Conference programme including session details and exhibition information, for ready reference each day.

Only one opportunity available

Feature sessions, plenary sessions - perhaps all sessions (subject to Committee approval) will be podcast and available for reference on the website post-conference. Podcasts will be promoted at each session over the duration of the Conference.

Only one opportunity available

Start your campaign right from the Registration and Main Announcement. This document is posted out to thousands of potential and past delegates and to higher education sector, public, state, national, special and school libraries.

Only one opportunity available

What's on each day? Become the Oracle. Programme boards x 3 will be prominently located at the venue for delegate reference each day.

Only one opportunity available

Delegates all receive a name badge to be worn for the duration of the Conference. Have your branding on each name badge - become associated with VALA2010 in a new way.

Keynote presentations will be held daily, the choice of session is yours. Please confirm with the Conference Office as to the availability of sessions.

Most remembered is the catering at all conferences and VALA is no exception, become a daily catering sponsor for one or all of the days and enjoy knowing your company will be responsible for satisfying the hunger of the delegates.

Only one opportunity available

Have your branded stationery available for all delegates use during the conference - your pads and pens will be inserted into all delegate satchels and also be available for delegate use at the registration desk*

PLEASE NOTE:

* All promotional material is subject to approval by Conference Committee. Sponsors are required to obtain approval of their insert from the Conference Office by Friday 4 December 2009.