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SEVENTH ANNUAL
LifeScience Alley™ CONFERENCE & EXPO
Wednesday, December 10, 2008
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Minneapolis Convention Center
Minneapolis, MN
 
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Sponsorship Opportunities 2008 Conference & Expo
 
 
Read what one sponsor had to say about their 2007 sponsorship experience!
 
Premier Conference Sponsor | $25,000 | [SOLD]
  • Emcee recognizes your organization as a Premier sponsor from the podium
  • Sponsor of luncheon or afternoon keynote - table tents with your company name / logo at each table
  • Opportunity to introduce either luncheon or afternoon keynote speaker
  • Opportunity to select sponsorship of one session track
  • Opportunity to introduce 3 seminars within sponsored Track: 3 minutes per seminar
  • Select a Hot Topic to be included in your track
  • Have an opportunity to nominate speakers for your sessions
  • Opportunity to provide marketing piece for insertion into conference bag
  • Prominent placement of company logo on signage throughout conference
  • Company name/logo on paid advertising
  • Company name/logo on promotional materials with link on conference Web site
  • One 10x10 booth at prime location in Exhibit Hall
  • 50-word company description in conference guide
  • One 4/C full page ad in conference guide (inside front, inside back or back cover)
  • Provided with up to 250 conference brochures for distribution to clients, customers, prospects
  • Opportunity to do pre- AND post-conference mailing through LSA mail house to attendees
  • 2 complimentary invitations to the VIP Reception to be held December 9, 2008
  • 4 complimentary Full Conference passes to include all seminars, general sessions and meals 
  • 2 complimentary Exhibit Hall Only passes to include luncheon general session and lunch

* Complimentary passes listed above are provided to include your booth staff and introducers

 

 
Lindquist & Vennum, PLLP
 
 
Pre-Event VIP Reception | $21,500 | [SOLD]
  • Host a private reception with keynote speaker and invited industry leaders the evening before the conference
  • Opportunity to participate in emcee responsibilities for the evening
  • Company logo on a VIP gift for attendees; sponsor to provide gift
  • Prominent placement of company logo on signage throughout conference
  • Company name/logo on paid advertising
  • Company name/logo on promotional materials with link on conference Web site
  • One 10x10 booth at prime location in Exhibit Hall
  • 50-word company description in conference guide
  • One 4/C full page ad in conference guide (inside front, inside back or back cover)
  • Provided with up to 250 conference brochures for distribution to clients, customers, prospects
  • Opportunity to do pre- AND post-conference mailing to attendees through LSA mail house
  • 6 complimentary invitations to the VIP Reception to be held December 9, 2008
  • 4 complimentary Full Conference passes to include all seminars, general sessions and meals
  • 2 complimentary Exhibit Hall Only passes to include luncheon general session and lunch

* Complimentary passes listed above are provided to include your booth staff

 

 
 
New Technology Showcase | $14,000 | [SOLD]
  • Opportunity to introduce presenting companies; emcee recognizes your organization as the New Technology Showcase Sponsor from the podium
  • Opportunity to help recruit up to 7 emerging technology companies to showcase their work in New Technology Showcase area and to apply for opportunity to present at luncheon
  • Company name/logo on paid advertising
  • Company name/logo on signage by New Technology Showcase area and on promotional materials with link on conference Web site
  • One 10x10 booth at prime location in Exhibit Hall
  • 50-word company description in conference guide
  • One 4/C full page ad in conference guide
  • Provided with up to 250 conference brochures for distribution to clients, customers, prospects
  • Opportunity to do pre- AND post-conference mailing to attendees through LSA mail house
  • 2 complimentary invitations to the VIP Reception to be held December 9, 2008
  • 1 complimentary Full Conference pass for each of the up to 7 recruited New Technology companies
  • 2 complimentary Full Conference passes (for sponsoring organization) to include all seminars, general sessions and meals
  • 2 complimentary Exhibit Hall Only passes to include luncheon general session and lunch

* Complimentary passes listed above are provided to include your booth staff and introducer

 
 
 
Conference Bag Sponsor | $11,500 | [SOLD]
  • Company name / logo on one side of bag (along with LifeScience Alley logo) given to all attendees
  • Company name / logo on 20" x 30" sign in booth
  • Company name / logo on promotional materials with link on conference Web site
  • One 10x10 booth at prime location in Exhibit Hall
  • 50-word company description in conference guide
  • One b/w full page ad in conference guide
  • Provided with up to 100 conference brochures for distribution to clients, customers, prospects
  • Opportunity to do pre- or post-conference mailing to attendees through LSA mail house
  • 1 complimentary invitation to the VIP Reception to be held December 9, 2008
  • 1 complimentary Full Conference pass to include all seminars, general sessions and meals
  • 2 complimentary Exhibit Hall Only passes to include luncheon general session and lunch

* Complimentary passes listed above are provided to include your booth staff

 
 
Padfolio Sponsor | $11,500| [SOLD]
  • Company name/logo on padfolio given to all attendees
  • Opportunity to insert marketing information into padfolio
  • Company name / logo on 20" x 30" sign in booth
  • Company name/logo on promotional materials with link on conference Web site
  • One 10x10 booth at prime location in Exhibit Hall
  • 50-word company description in conference guide
  • One b/w full page ad in conference guide
  • Provided with up to 100 conference brochures for distribution to clients, customers, prospects
  • Opportunity to do pre- or post-conference mailing to attendees through LSA mail house
  • 1 complimentary invitation to the VIP Reception to be held December 9, 2008
  • 1 complimentary Full Conference pass to include all seminars, general sessions and meals
  • 2 complimentary Exhibit Hall Only passes to include luncheon general session and lunch
  • * Complimentary passes listed above are provided to include your booth staff
 
 
Session Tracks | $8,500 | [SOLD] |
  • Opportunity for individual from your organization to introduce 3 seminars within sponsored Track: 3 minutes

  • Select a Hot Topic to be included in your track
  • Have an opportunity to nominate speakers for your sessions
  • Company name/logo on signage outside seminar room
  • Company name/logo on promotional materials with link on conference Web site
  • One 10x10 booth at prime location in Exhibit Hall
  • 50-word company description in conference guide
  • One b/w full page ad in conference guide
  • Provided with up to 100 conference brochures for distribution to clients, customers, prospects
  • Opportunity to do pre- or post-conference mailing to attendees through LSA mail house
  • 1 complimentary invitation to the VIP Reception to be held December 9, 2008
  • 1 complimentary Full Conference pass to include all seminars, general sessions and meals
  • 2 complimentary Exhibit Hall Only passes to include luncheon general session and lunch

* Complimentary passes listed above are provided to include your booth staff and introducers

 

TRACK
SPONSOR
Lindquist & Vennum, PLLP

TRACKS

Medical Devices

Research & Development

        Biologics &    Pharmaceuticals

Emerging Companies

Clinical Studies & Regulatory Affairs

Innovation & Patient Care

Food & Nutrition

 
 
Water Bottle Sponsor | $7,000 | 1 Available
  • Company provided artwork to be applied on water bottle provided to all attendees
  • Company name / logo on 20" x 30" sign in booth
  • Company name/logo on promotional materials with link on conference Web site
  • One 10x10 booth at prime location in Exhibit Hall
  • 50-word company description in conference guide
  • One b/w half-page ad in conference guide
  • Provided with up to 50 conference brochures for distribution to clients, customers, prospects
  • 1 complimentary invitation to the VIP Reception to be held December 9, 2008
  • 1 complimentary Full Conference pass to include all seminars, general sessions and meals
  • 2 complimentary Exhibit Hall Only passes to include luncheon general session and lunch

* Complimentary passes listed above are provided to include your booth staff

 
 
Innovation and Collaboration Center Sponsor | $6,500 | [SOLD]
  • Naming rights to the Innovation and Collaboration Center, with name/logo featured on all promotional material for the Innovation and Collaboration Center, and on conference room signage.
  • Up to eight 25-minute blocks of reserved conference room time for sponsor in the Innovation Center
  • Company name/logo on promotional materials with link on conference Web site
  • One 10x20 booth at prime location in Exhibit Hall
  • 50-word company description in conference guide
  • One b/w full page ad in conference guide
  • Provided with up to 50 conference brochures for distribution to clients, customers, prospects
  • 1 complimentary invitation to the VIP Reception to be held December 9, 2008
  • 1 complimentary Full Conference pass to include all seminars, general sessions and meals
  • 2 complimentary Exhibit Hall Only passes to include luncheon general session and lunch

* Complimentary passes listed above are provided to include your booth staff

 

Integra logo

 

 
 
Holiday Alley Chats Networking Reception Sponsor | $5,500 | [SOLD]
  • Opportunity to pre-record a 30 second company promotion to be broadcast before the reception and to include the selection of a door prize winner (door prize to be provided by sponsor)
  • Company logo projected in Exhibit Hall during the reception
  • Company name/logo on promotional materials with link on conference Web site
  • One 10x10 booth at prime location in Exhibit Hall
  • 50-word company description in conference guide
  • One b/w half-page ad in conference guide
  • Provided with up to 50 conference brochures for distribution to clients, customers, prospects
  • 1 complimentary invitation to the VIP Reception to be held December 9, 2008
  • 1 complimentary Full Conference pass to include all seminars, general sessions and meals
  • 2 complimentary Exhibit Hall Only passes to include luncheon general session and lunch

* Complimentary passes listed above are provided to include your booth staff

 
 
 
 
KPMG International
 
 
Lanyard Sponsor | $5,500 | [SOLD]
  • Company name/logo on lanyard given to all attendees
  • Company name / logo on 20" x 30" sign in booth
  • Company name/logo on promotional materials with link on conference Web site
  • One 10x10 booth at prime location in Exhibit Hall
  • 50-word company description in conference guide
  • One b/w half-page ad in conference guide
  • Provided with up to 50 conference brochures for distribution to clients, customers, prospects
  • 1 complimentary invitation to the VIP Reception to be held December 9, 2008
  • 1 complimentary Full Conference pass to include all seminars, general sessions and meals
  • 2 complimentary Exhibit Hall Only passes to include luncheon general session and lunch

* Complimentary passes listed above are provided to include your booth staff

 
 
NEW! Conference Highlighter | $5,500 | [SOLD]
  • Company name/logo on highlighter given to all attendees
  • Company name / logo on 20" x 30" sign in booth
  • Company name/logo on promotional materials with link on conference Web site
  • One 10x10 booth at prime location in Exhibit Hall
  • 50-word company description in conference guide
  • One b/w half-page ad in conference guide
  • Provided with up to 50 conference brochures for distribution to clients, customers, prospects
  • 1 complimentary invitation to the VIP Reception to be held December 9, 2008
  • 1 complimentary Full Conference pass to include all seminars, general sessions and meals
  • 2 complimentary Exhibit Hall Only passes to include luncheon general session and lunch

* Complimentary passes listed above are provided to include your booth staff

 
 
NEW! Conference Ice Scraper | $5,500 | 1 Available
  • Company name/logo on ice scraper given to all attendees
  • Company name / logo on 20" x 30" sign in booth
  • Company name/logo on promotional materials with link on conference Web site
  • One 10x10 booth at prime location in Exhibit Hall
  • 50-word company description in conference guide
  • One b/w half-page ad in conference guide
  • Provided with up to 50 conference brochures for distribution to clients, customers, prospects
  • 1 complimentary invitation to the VIP Reception to be held December 9, 2008
  • 1 complimentary Full Conference pass to include all seminars, general sessions and meals
  • 2 complimentary Exhibit Hall Only passes to include luncheon general session and lunch

* Complimentary passes listed above are provided to include your booth staff

 
 
AlleyNet Sponsor (Cyber Café) | $4,200 | [SOLD]
  • Sponsor of internet connected computer stations; available to conference attendees
  • Company name/logo will appear on screen saver of all computer stations
  • Prominent placement of company name/logo on signage at AlleyNet area
  • Company name/logo on promotional materials with link on conference Web site
  • One 10x10 booth at prime location in Exhibit Hall
  • 50-word company description in conference guide
  • One b/w half-page ad in conference guide
  • 1 complimentary Full Conference pass to include all seminars, general sessions and meals
  • 2 complimentary Exhibit Hall Only passes to include luncheon general session and lunch

* Complimentary passes listed above are provided to include your booth staff

Devicix logo
 
 
NEW! Conference Quick Reference Guide | $4,200 | [SOLD]
  • Company name/logo on Conference Quick Reference Guide given to all attendees
  • Company name/logo on promotional materials with link on conference Web site
  • One 10x10 booth at prime location in Exhibit Hall
  • 50-word company description in conference guide
  • One b/w half-page ad in conference guide
  • 1 complimentary Full Conference pass to include all seminars, general sessions and meals
  • 2 complimentary Exhibit Hall Only passes to include luncheon general session and lunch

* Complimentary passes listed above are provided to include your booth staff

 
 
Gourmet Coffee Cart Sponsor | $3,900 | [SOLD]
  • Company name/logo on coupon for free coffee cart beverage given to all attendees
  • Company name / logo on 20" x 30" sign by coffee cart
  • Company name/logo on promotional materials with link on conference Web site
  • One 10x10 booth at prime location in Exhibit Hall
  • 50-word company description in conference guide
  • One b/w half-page ad in conference guide
  • 1 complimentary Full Conference pass to include all seminars, general sessions and meals
  • 2 complimentary Exhibit Hall Only passes to include luncheon general session and lunch

* Complimentary passes listed above are provided to include your booth staff

 
 
NEW! Conference Guide Wrap | $3,900 | [SOLD]
  • Company name/logo on 2"-3" wide paper band around the Conference Guide
  • Company name/logo on promotional materials with link on conference Web site
  • One 10x10 booth at prime location in Exhibit Hall
  • 50-word company description in conference guide
  • One b/w half-page ad in conference guide
  • 1 complimentary Full Conference pass to include all seminars, general sessions and meals
  • 2 complimentary Exhibit Hall Only passes to include luncheon general session and lunch

* Complimentary passes listed above are provided to include your booth staff

 
 
Supporting Conference Sponsor | $3,600 | 5 Remaining
  • Company name/logo on promotional materials with link on conference Web site
  • One 10x10 booth at prime location in Exhibit Hall
  • 50-word company description in conference guide
  • One b/w half-page ad in conference guide
  • 1 complimentary Full Conference pass to include all seminars, general sessions and meals
  • 2 complimentary Exhibit Hall Only passes to include luncheon general session and lunch
  • * Complimentary passes listed above are provided to include your booth staff

 

Minnetronix
 
 
   
 
Exhibit Hall Refreshments Sponsor | $2,000 | 4 Remaining
  • Company logo projected in Exhibit Hall during the refreshment breaks
  • Company name/logo on signage at Exhibit Hall refreshment tables
  • Company name/logo on promotional materials with link on conference Web site
  • 50-word company description in conference guide
  • One b/w half-page ad in conference guide
  • 1 complimentary Full Conference pass to include all seminars, general sessions and meals
 
 
 
Sponsor trademarks are the sole property of the sponsoring company or organization and their use here does not imply endorsement of the sponsoring company or organization or any of its subsidiaries.
 
 
Exhibitor Booth - Members| $895 | [SOLD OUT]
Each booth package includes:    
  • 10’ deep x 10’ wide booth space
  • Pipe and drape side walls and back walls
  • 50-word company description in conference guide
  • One company identification sign
  • 2 complimentary Exhibit Hall Only passes for your booth staff to include the luncheon general session and lunch
  • Tables, chairs, carpet and other furnishing may be purchased/rented separately through the Official Service Contractor. See Exhibitor Services Kit for details.
 
 
 
Exhibitor Booth - Non-Members| $1,275 |[SOLD OUT]

Order form must be approved to exhibit.

Each booth package includes:

  • 10’ deep x 10’ wide booth space
  • Pipe and drape side walls and back walls
  • 50-word company description in conference guide
  • One company identification sign
  • 2 complimentary Exhibit Hall Only passes for your booth staff to include the luncheon general session and lunch
  • Tables, chairs, carpet and other furnishing may be purchased/rented separately through the Official Service Contractor. See Exhibitor Services Kit for details.
 
 

OPTIONAL ADD-ONS to enhance your Sponsor/Exhibitor Experience

Available only to confirmed Sponsors and Exhibitors
 
 
Pre-Conference Mailing to Attendees | LifeScience Alley™ Mail House | $150 |
Gain the attention of pre-registered attendees and invite them to stop by and visit your booth by taking advantage of the pre-conference mailing. You provide your marketing piece to the mailing house and we will send it after the Early Bird Registration deadline to those pre-registered. This one-time usage fee does not include the cost of your mailer, postage, or the addressing fee. Your order must be placed by October 31, and the mailing will be sent the week of November 17, 2008.  Your marketing pieces are mailed out individually, not as a package of all pre-conference mailers.
 
 
Post-Conference Mailing to Attendees | LifeScience Alley™ Mail House | $250 |
If you choose a post-conference mailing, it will be sent at a time you choose between December 15, 2008 and January 31, 2009. This one-time usage fee does not include the cost of your mailer, postage, or the addressing fee. Your marketing pieces are mailed out individually, not as a package of all pre-conference mailers.
 

Conference Guide Advertising Options

Deadline to order is September 15, 2008
 
Advertising rates (for confirmed Exhibitors)

Purchase

LSA Member

Non-Member

Purchase a full-page color ad

$1,500

$3,000

Purchase a half-page color ad

$1,000

$2,000

Purchase a full-page b/w ad

$   925

$1,850

Purchase a half-page b/w ad

$   625

$1,250

 
 
Advertising Upgrades (available only to confirmed Sponsors)

Purchase

LSA Member

Upgrade from a half-page b/w to a full-page color

$875

Upgrade from a full-page b/w to a full-page color

$575

Upgrade from a half-page b/w to a full-page b/w

$300

Upgrade from a half-page b/w to a half-page color

$375