ICECM/iDICs Sponsorship Opportunities

ICECM/iDICs sponsorships at the Bronze through Gold level will be used for student sponsorship. Sponsor recognition will include acknowledgement in the printed conference program, during various sessions, and the listed items offered at the different sponsorship levels.

Vendor Space / Trade Show

A vendor/trade show space will be available during the iDICs conference. Sponsorship opportunities do not include the booth space. Space is available on a first-come, first-served basis.  Each vendor booth space will be one table, two chairs, and basic electric. These spaces are meant for tabletop displays and/or presentations. Larger space may be available on a limited basis. If additional space is required, please contact Ben Eisdorfer (communications@idics.org) for more information.

Vendor Space ($2000)

• Include the company’s logo in the conference program
• Include promotional product information (printed at sponsor’s own cost) in conference registration material OR one company or product sign in the registration area.
• One (1) full attendee and two (2) discount attendee registrations at $500/person

iDICs Corporate Membership ($1,000)

• Corporate link maintained on the iDICs website
• A vote for the corporate board member for next year (also required to serve as the corporate board representative)
• 10% discount on vendor space at the conference 
• For a corporate membership, visit iDICs Membership to register or renew it.

Student Support ($2000/5 students)

Help us increase student access by sponsoring our student rate. You can support as many students as you’d like for $400/student. By supporting a student, you allow iDICs to offer the student discount rate and in return you’ll get the following:

• Your company’s logo on the iDICs website, and a link to the company webpage. Include the company’s logo in the printed conference program, listed on the student sponsorship acknowledgement page.  Inclusion of one paragraph statement, up to 150 words, regarding company or product description.
• Recognition during opening session and special events via presentation slide listing all Bronze – Gold sponsors and mention by the conference
• Include promotional product information (printed at sponsor’s own cost) in conference registration material OR post one company or product sign in the registration area
• For more information on student scholarships contact Ben Eisdorfer (communications@idics.org).

Bronze Sponsorship ($1,500)

• Post the company’s logo on the iDICs website, and link to the company web page. Include the company’s logo in the printed conference program.  Inclusion of one paragraph statement, up to 150 words, regarding company or product description.
• Recognition during opening session and special events via presentation slide listing all Bronze – Gold sponsors and mention by the conference
• Include promotional product information (printed at sponsor’s own cost) in conference registration material OR post one company or product sign in the registration area

Silver Sponsorship ($2,800) 

• Includes Bronze level sponsorship items, plus:
• Half-page, inside page placement advertisement in the printed conference program
• A large sign (up to 81”x41”) during a single coffee break session advertising the company and products (produced by the company at their expense), AND
• Include promotional product information (printed at sponsor’s own cost) in conference registration material
• $400.00 discount on vendor table rental

Gold Sponsorship ($6,000) 

• Includes Silver level sponsorship items, plus:
• Upgrade half-page (Silver Level) to full-page for inside page placement advertisement in the conference program
• Two company or one large sign, AND
• Include promotional product information (printed at sponsor’s own cost) in conference registration material

Platinum Sponsorship ($18,000) 

• Includes Gold level sponsorship items, plus:
• Sponsorship of the banquet event (Sheraton Hotel Banquet will run between $18k and $26k) other social event ideas are welcome as well.
• Sponsorship acknowledgement on Banquet page of the printed program as sponsor
• Two large signs at banquet
• Upgrade advertisement placement in the printed conference program to a full-page inside the front or back cover
• Recognition before all plenary talks via presentation slide and mention by the conference
• Short presentation/welcome during banquet (optional)

Other Sponsorship Opportunities
Costs are estimates only and will be based on specific selections made by vendor.

• Upgrade snacks for a break: TBD
• iDICs Banquet: Contact iDICs
• Attendee Lanyards

Partial sponsorship options such as, limited support for the banquet (i.e. ground transportation, event space rental, catering, etc.) and other opportunities exist at different price points.  Contact Ben Eisdorfer (communications@idics.org) to discuss iDICs sponsorship opportunities.