PARTNERSHIP PROSPECTUS
Australian Banana Industry Congress 2023
17-19 May 2023 | Cairns Convention Centre
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NETWORKING AND PROGRAM
Excursion leader
$7,500
Exclusive

Opportunity to host and include a stop on the growers’ excursion held on Wednesday morning. Use this opportunity to show growers how your solution is being used at a local farm or facility.

  • Excursion to be part of Congress program
  • Stop location to be approved by ABIC Program committee
  • Your stop will be one of various stops in the local area
  • Transport fees covered by the hosts with any additional fees incurred for your stop or hosting to be at sponsor own expense.
Grower Breakfast
$7,500
Two Opportunities

Opportunity to host a 45 minute grower’s breakfast on day 2 or 3 of the event. This is the only opportunity to do a presentation for the growers throughout the event.

  • Format would be 20 minute presentation followed by 25 minutes of networking.
  • Venue Hire (within the congress venue), AV and registration to be managed by the organisers.
  • Growers Breakfast to be included within the official program.
  • Catering for 40 to be provided. Any additional catering requests at sponsor own expense.
  • One email to all growers to be sent inviting them to the breakfast.
  • One app notification to be sent out reminding growers to attend the breakfast.
Back a Grower
$1,500
Multiple Opportunities

Help us maximise the number of growers attending Congress via the “Back a Grower” program. This program aims to encourage growers to attend their first Congress.

  • Full congress registration to be provided to a grower attending their first Congress.
  • Sponsor to be recognised as a supporter of the “Back a Grower” Program
  • One introduction email to be sent to grower who receives your complimentary registration allowing you to set up a meeting on-site.
Trade Night Sponsor
$5,000
Exclusive

Sponsor of one of the most treasured nights of the Congress, the Trade Night held on Day 2 of the Congress. The Trade Night is an event held in the exhibition with an aim of celebrating the supporters of the event and providing an opportunity for them to network with the delegates in a relaxed environment:

  • Opportunity to do a 2 minute speech welcoming delegates to the trade night.
  • Sponsor branding incorporated into the trade night via signage.
  • Recognition throughout the event as The Trade Night Sponsor.

 

Opportunity to extend the duration of the trade night via purchasing an extend drinks package, with additional costs at sponsor own expense.

Speaker Sponsorship
$1,500
Multiple Opportunities

Show your support for the education of growers via sponsoring a speaker in the program.

  • Recognised throughout the event (program book, website) as the sponsor of that speaker
  • Emcee to mention that you are the sponsor of that speaker when introducing them to the stage
  • Sponsor able to choose speaker they would like to support once full program has been released (subject to speaker and ABIC program committee approval)
DELEGATE EXPERIENCE
Banana Bar
$15,000
Exclusive

Opportunity to connect your brand with the valued Congress tradition of the “Banana Bar”. This bar located at the Congress hotel for attendees and one of the events major networking hubs.

  • Opportunity to brand the Banana Bar at sponsor own expense.
  • Recognition throughout the event as the Banana Bar Sponsor
  • 100 Drink vouchers which can be provided to delegates from your exhibition stand or at the bar.
  • Opportunity to have a branded cocktail on the menu. Any additional costs of this item at sponsor own expense.
Welcome Reception
$15,000
Exclusive

Be part of the official opening of the Congress via sponsoring the Welcome Reception. This event is open to all registered delegates and is held at Daintree’s Pool deck at Pullman Cairns International.

  • Opportunity to do a 5-minute speech to welcome the delegates to Congress.
  • Sponsor branding incorporated into the reception via signage and logo projection.
  • Recognition throughout the event as the Welcome Reception Sponsor
  • Sponsor able to provide a branded drink stubby or other gift to all delegates when they are at the reception. Costs of the gift at sponsor own expense.
Barista Lounge
$10,000
Two Available

Place a branded barista lounge near your booth to drive traffic to your exhibition and connect your brand with a positive delegate experience.

  • Sponsor branding incorporated into the barista zone via signage. Sponsor can also provide branded barista aprons or hats, coffee cups and napkins at sponsor own expense.
  • Sponsor to be recognised as a barista zone sponsor throughout the event.
  • Barista Lounge to be placed, subject to space availability, near the sponsor’s exhibition booth.
Motor GP Game
$8,000
Exclusive

Place a branded “moto GP style” moto cycle racing game near your booth to drive traffic to your exhibition and connect your brand with a fun unique delegate experience.

  • Sponsor branding incorporated via signage. Sponsor can also brand the physical game at sponsor own expense.
  • Sponsor to be recognised as the Moto GP Game Zone sponsor through the event.
  • Moto GP Game Zone to be placed, subject to space availability, near the sponsor’s exhibition booth.
  • Activation is subject to supplier availability
Big Buck Hunter Game
$8,000
Exclusive

Place a branded Big Buck Hunter game near your booth to drive traffic to your exhibition and connect your brand with a fun unique delegate experience.

  • Sponsor branding incorporated into the activation zone visa signage.
  • Sponsor to be recognised as the Big Buck Hunter Game sponsor through the event.
  • Big Buck Hunter game to be placed, subject to space availability, near the sponsor’s exhibition booth.
  • Activation is subject to supplier availability
Super Dream Shooter Game
$8,000
Exclusive

Place a branded Super Dream Shooter Game near your booth to drive traffic to your exhibition and connect your brand with a fun unique delegate experience.

  • Sponsor branding incorporated into the activation zone visa signage.
  • Sponsor to be recognised as the Super Dream Shooter Game sponsor through the event.
  • Big Buck Hunter game to be placed, subject to space availability, near the sponsor’s exhibition booth.
  • Activation is subject to supplier availability
Ice Cream Cart
$5,000
One Available

Place a branded ice-cream cart near your booth to drive traffic to your exhibition and connect your brand with a positive delegate experience.

  • Sponsor branding incorporated into the ice cream cart via signage. Sponsor can also provide branded aprons and napkins at sponsor own expense.
  • Sponsor to be recognised as the ice cream cart sponsor throughout the event.
  • Ice Cream Cart to be placed, subject to space availability, near the sponsor’s exhibition booth.
  • Ice Cream Kart will only be available for one afternoon of the event
Congress App
$7,500
Exclusive

Get your brand in the palm of every delegates hand via sponsoring the Congress app. The Congress app is the main information tool for all delegates and we had a download rate of 60% at Congress 2021.

  • Sponsors branding to incorporated onto the launch screen of the event app.
  • Sponsor able to provide one banner advert which will be continuously played in the app.
  • Sponsor to have personal logo button on menu screen which when delegates click will go to a link or flyer provided by the sponsor.
  • Two app notifications to be sent out during the event to all delegates with sponsor able to provide the text for these notifications.
  • Opportunity to provide one PDF flyer which will be included inside the app.
  • Opportunity to provide a flyer which will be included with the satchel providing details on how to download the app as well as any additional sponsor information, although the additional printing costs of this will be at sponsors expense.
  • Recognition throughout the event as the Congress App Sponsor.
BRANDING
Charging Station
$6,000
Exclusive

Have an opportunity to brand one of the main networking areas in the exhibition. The charging station is an area in the exhibition to recharge and a place for delegates to network as well as charge their electronic devices.

  • Sponsor branding incorporated into the Charging Station via signage. Additional branding items available, such as branded tables and furniture, at sponsors own expense.
Novelty Photo Wall
$6,000
Exclusive

Connect your brand with a fun delegate experience and utilise the power of social media via the branded “Banana themed” photo wall.

  • Sponsor branding to be incorporated into the photo wall via the backdrop and signage. Sponsor able to provide design input into the look of the photo wall backdrop.
  • Additional branded props may be provided for the photo wall at sponsors own expense.
  • Sponsor to be recognised as the Photo Wall sponsor through the event.
  • Sponsor able to provide a hashtag which will be incorporated into the wall to encourage delegates to upload their pictures to social media.
Diary Sponsor
$8,000
Exclusive
Opportunity to provide an exclusively branded 21/22 Financial Year Diary to all delegates.
  • Branding to be via front cover and inside pages.
  • Diary to be provided to all delegates inside the delegate bag.
Wi-Fi Sponsor
$6,000
Exclusive
Opportunity to be the events Wi-Fi sponsor and use this as a way to connect with delegates digitally with multiple touchpoints.
  • Sponsors branding to be incorporated into the Wi-Fi log in page along with a welcome message from the sponsor.
  • Sponsor able to set the Wi-Fi password. Password has to be approved by ABGC committee.
  • Sponsor able to provide content to go with email announcing Wi-Fi information pre-event.
  • Sponsor able to provide a flyer which will be included in the event app detailing how to log onto the Wi-Fi as well as any additional sponsor information. This flyer can also be included in the satchels although the additional printing costs will be at the sponsor’s expense.
Video
$6,000
Exclusive

Show your support of industry via sponsoring the development of a video focused on growers. This video will be played to all delegates on day 2 of the event.

  • Sponsor to be recognised as a sponsor of the video in the emcee’s introduction of the video and via the credits.
  • Sponsor to be recognised as sponsor of the video on the location it is shown online.
Congress Bag
$6,000
Exclusive

Connect your brand with a high-quality piece of merchandise provided to all delegates via sponsoring the Congress bag. This satchel is provided to all delegates when they register for the event.

  • Opportunity to have logo incorporated alongside ABIC 2023 on the satchel.
  • Opportunity to provide two satchel inserts, costs of satchel inserts to be at sponsors expense.
  • Recognition throughout the event as the Congress Bag Sponsor.
Congress Pocket Program
$5,500
Exclusive

Sponsor the Congress pocket program and link your brand with the education of growers via the Congress program. The Congress program book will be provided to all delegates.

  • Sponsor logo to be included on the front cover of the official Congress program book.
  • One full page advertisement provided by the sponsor to be included in the Congress program book.
  • Recognition throughout the event as the sponsor of the Congress pocket program.
Name Badge and Lanyard Sponsor
$8,000
Exclusive

Sponsoring the Congress lanyard and name badge is a great way to increase your logo recognition throughout the event as delegates will wear the lanyard and name badge for the full event including social events.

  • Sponsor logo to be placed on the name badge and lanyard.
  • Sponsor to be recognised as the Name Badge and Lanyard Sponsor throughout the event.
  • Lanyard size and placement of logo will be at the discretion of the Congress organisers
Keep cup Sponsorship
$10,000
Exclusive

Connect your brand with a high-quality piece of merchandise provided to all delegates via sponsoring the Congress keep cup. The keep cup is provided to all delegates when they register for the event.

  • Sponsors logo to be included on the keep cup alongside the ABIC 2023 logo.
Hand Sanitiser Stations
$5,500
Exclusive

ABIC 2023 is all about meeting new people and shaking hands. Everyone will appreciate access to antibacterial hand sanitizer throughout the convention center.

  • Sponsorship includes 2 stations placed in high-traffic areas.
  • Sponsor recognition signage will be placed next to the stations. 2 stations included in this sponsorship
DIGITAL ENGAGEMENT
Social Media Posts
$1,000
Eight Available
Opportunity to provide content for 1 social media post pre-event sent from the Australia Banana Growers Council Social Media Accounts. Content to be approved by ABIC organising committee and must be relevant to Congress.
Email Content
$1,000
Eight Available
Opportunity to provide a linked content piece included in the event newsletter sent out to event mailing list. Content to be approved by ABIC organising committee and must be relevant to Congress.
Digital advertisement in App
$500
Multiple Opportunities
Opportunity to provide a PDF flyer included in the event app for delegates to view and download.
End of Registration Pop Up
$2,000
Exclusive
When delegates finish registering for the event they will see a pop up which you can provide the text and link for. We recommend this is linked to a landing page which signs delegates up for a demo or survey around the Congress.
App Notifications
$1,000
Six Available
Supporting Partner or above
Opportunity to provide text for one app notification sent out to all delegates during the event.
ADVERTISING OPPORTUNITIES
Half page advertisement in Pocket program
$2,000
Two
Opportunity to provide a half page advertisement to be included in the congress pocket program.
Satchel insert
$1,000
Multiple Opportunities
Opportunity to include a promotional insert in the delegate satchel