Exhibitor & Sponsor Opportunities - acbsp

Exhibitor & Sponsor Opportunities The Accreditation Council for Business Schools and Programs invites companies, universities, and individuals with an interest in collegiate business education to participate in ACBSP Conference 2016 at the Atlanta Marriott Marquis. Last year, more than 805 attendees were in Philadelphia for ACBSP Conference 2015. With a growing membership, an increased number of institutions seeking and obtaining accreditation, and our location in the heart of downtown Atlanta, we anticipate attendance will increase for our 2016 conference.

The Atlanta Marriott Marquis, located in downtown Atlanta, offers more than 160,000 square feet of space. The hotel puts you near sites like the Georgia Aquarium, World of Coca-Cola, and CNN. Exhibitor and sponsor opportunities are available to participate in this exciting conference. Specific details are included in this prospectus. Don’t miss a chance to highlight all that your company has to offer to an international membership of more than 1,220 colleges and universities from 58 countries.

Tentative Schedule of Events Friday, June 17 7:00 am — 5:00 pm 8:00 am — 11:30 am 7:00 am — 2:00 pm 12:00 pm — 2:00 pm 2:00 pm — 6:00 pm 2:15 pm — 3:00 pm 3:00 pm — 3:30 pm 3:30 pm — 4:15 pm 4:15 pm — 4:30 pm 4:30 pm — 5:30 pm 8:00 pm — 10:00 pm

Registration Pre-Conference Workshop Exhibitor Set-up Opening Luncheon Exhibits Open Concurrent Sessions Break in Exhibit Hall Concurrent Sessions Break in Exhibit Hall Regional Council Meetings Welcome Reception

Saturday, June 18 7:00 am — 5:00 pm 7:30 am — 4:30 pm 8:00 am — 8:45 am 8:45 am — 9:15 am 9:15 am — 10:00 am 10:00 am — 10:30 am 10:30 am — 12:00 pm

Registration Exhibits Open Concurrent Sessions Break in Exhibit Hall Concurrent Sessions Break in Exhibit Hall Concurrent Sessions

12:30 pm 2:00 pm 2:15 pm 3:00 pm 3:15 pm 4:00 pm

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2:00 pm 2:15 pm 3:00 pm 3:15 pm 4:00 pm 4:30 pm

Sunday, June 19 7:00 am — 3:00 pm 7:30 am — 3:30 pm 8:00 am — 8:45 am 8:45 am — 9:15 am 9:15 am — 10:00 am 10:00 am — 10:30 am 10:30 am — 12:00 pm 12:30 pm — 2:00 pm 2:00 pm — 2:15 pm 2:15 pm — 3:00 pm 4:00 pm — 6:00 pm 6:30 pm — 9:00 pm

Keynote Luncheon Break in Exhibit Hall Concurrent Sessions Break in Exhibit Hall Concurrent Sessions Break in Exhibit Hall

Registration Exhibits Open Concurrent Sessions Break in Exhibit Hall Concurrent Sessions Break in Exhibit Hall Concurrent Sessions Salute to Regions Luncheon Break in Exhibit Hall Concurrent Sessions Exhibit Booth Removal Accreditation Banquet

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Introducing ACBSP

The Accreditation Council for Business Schools and Programs is a membership organization offering accreditation for business schools and programs at two-year community colleges and small to mediumsized four-year schools offering undergraduate and graduate degrees in business. ACBSP has 1,220 member campuses in the United States and 57 other countries. Visit www.acbsp.org to learn more.

Consider These Reasons For Exhibiting

• ACBSP is the only specialized accreditation association for business education at all degree levels. • Faculty at ACBSP schools frequently enter the classroom from the world of business rather than academe. They are looking for tools offered by exhibitors. • Small to medium-sized four-year institutions or community colleges are often missing from a company’s marketing plan. The ACBSP Conference is a cost effective way for your organization to reach these audiences. • Your company will have a noticeable presence not only at the conference itself, but on the ACBSP website, in a listing of conference sponsors and exhibitors, in various ACBSP publications, and on Twitter, Facebook and LinkedIn. This is described in more detail in the Exhibitor Package. • Compare our pricing with other organizations. Both packages offer great value for your company.

Who Will Attend?

There were 807 educators in attendance at ACBSP Conference 2015 in Philadelphia. The majority were deans and program directors of the business school or program at their respective campus. The remaining were business faculty members.

Exhibitor Package Companies with limited budgets may find greater value in this package. It includes: • Exhibit space featuring an 8’ x 6’ area with a 6-foot or 8-foot draped table, two chairs and electrical hookup. If requested and space allows, an additional table can be provided. • Exhibit space is in the Marquis Foyer on the same level as conference registration, general sessions, and most business meetings. Attendees will enter and depart concurrent sessions on this floor. Breaks will also be held in this area. •Registration for two people to attend all sessions of the conference and the Welcome Reception.

• Contact information for all attendees one month prior to the conference. • Inclusion of your company’s name and/or logo with all conference exhibitors in the spring issue of ACBSP Update. • The ACBSP Conference 2016 website will feature a prominent listing of all conference exhibitors with links to each website, from the time you come onboard as exhibitor through July 4, 2016. • After July 4, the list of exhibitors will be available in the conference archives for up to two years. Visitors to www.acbsp.org visit conference archives to download presentations and view photos. • An Excel spreadsheet of all conference attendees will be provided in mid-July. Cost for ACBSP corporate or institutional members: Before May 1: $1,250 members/$1,750 non-members. After May 1: $1,500 members/$2,000 non-members.

Your Action Steps

A contract is included in this packet. Exhibit space can be contracted as long as it is available. ACBSP can only guarantee space for 40 exhibit booths. Placement of booth space will occur on site. Space assignments will be made in this order: level of sponsorship support, ACBSP membership, serving previously as an exhibitor and, date of receipt of signed Exhibit Application/Contract.

Questions?

Please contact Jeffrey Alderman at jalderman@ acbsp.org or Danielle Henderson at conference@ acbsp.org or by calling (913) 339-9356.

Lodging: Atlanta Marriott Marquis The Atlanta Marriott Marquis is the headquarters for ACBSP Conference 2016. Conveniently located in Peachtree Center downtown, its indoor MARTA connection offers guests direct access to HartsfieldJackson International Airport just 15 miles away. Relax in the spa, stay fit in the 24-hour fitness center, and enjoy unique dining options. The Atlanta Marriott Marquis offers a rate of $169 single/double per night, plus tax. Reservations must be made by May 18, 2016 to receive the ACBSP group rate. Reservations can be made by calling 1-866-469-5475, or by going to Atlanta Marriott Marquis. To learn more about this exciting destination, visit atlanta.net.

Sponsorship Opportunities

ACBSP offers a variety of sponsorship opportunities at ACBSP Conference 2016. All sponsorships include the Premium Package for exhibiting at the conference. ACBSP will accept payments over a two-year budgeting period for certain sponsorship opportunities.

Premium Package Each sponsor for ACBSP Conference 2016 will receive the Premium Package which includes: • Exhibit space featuring an expanded 10’ wide x 6’ deep booth. • Preferred booth placement. • An opportunity to make a 45-minute presentation at a concurrent educational session. • Sponsorship of a Refreshment Break, which will be noted in the program book and with signage during the break.

Bronze Sponsor $6,000 USD The Bronze Sponsor Package offers special opportunities for logo recognition. Conference attendees will be given many items branded with a logo, such as lanyards, conference program bags, step-and-repeat backdrop, and a media wall. This may also include certain conference events such as breakfast sessions in the Exhibit Hall on Saturday and Sunday. The package includes: • All the benefits of an exhibitor, including the Premium Package. • Tickets to all conference meal functions. • Two additional tickets to the Sunday evening Accreditation Gala for your spouse or special guests from the Atlanta area. • A reserved table with table signage at the Accreditation Gala for invited guests attending the conference. • Listing as a Sponsor in the program book. • Listing as a Sponsor on special signage throughout the event space. • Recognition on Facebook, Twitter, and LinkedIn as part of ACBSP’s integrated marketing effort. • Logo display with a link to your website on the ACBSP Conference home page through July 4, 2016, and in the ACBSP Conference 2016 archives for two additional years.

Silver Sponsor $10,000 USD The Silver Sponsor includes sponsorship of any of the following: 1) three business meetings conducted during the conference, 2) the Welcome Reception, 3) a Pre-Conference Workshop, or 4) a Thought Leader Session. This sponsorship includes an introduction at the event, increasing your visibility to the select audience. The package includes all the benefits of a Sponsor with the following upgrades and additions: • Preferred exhibit booth placement after selection by Platinum and Gold Sponsors. • Four additional tickets to the Sunday evening Accreditation Gala for your special guests in the Atlanta area or spouses of your guests. • A reserved table at the Accreditation Gala for your invited guests attending the conference. • A half-page ad in the program book distributed at the conference and available through a mobile app for attendees. •Logo display as a Silver Sponsor in the program book.

Gold Sponsor $15,000 USD The Gold Sponsor is the named sponsor of a luncheon. Three luncheon sponsorships are offered. The package includes all the benefits of a Silver Sponsor with the following upgrades: • Preferred exhibit booth placement after selection by the Platinum Sponsor. • The sponsor will play a role in determining who is invited to speak. • The sponsor introduces the luncheon speaker, invites others to join them at a reserved table with the speaker, and may be provided other benefits such as photo opportunities. • A full-page ad in the program book. • Logo display as a Gold Sponsor in the program book.

Platinum Sponsor $25,000 USD The Platinum Sponsorship is offered exclusively to sponsors of an education track or the opening Keynote session. The benefits include all that is offered as part of a Gold Sponsor plus a custom designed package for your participation.

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Become a Corporate Member of ACBSP Corporate members enjoy discounts and preferred exhibit booth placement at each ACBSP Annual Conference. There are other benefits as well. Corporate membership is extended to as many as 10 individuals for each corporate member entity. Each receives benefits of membership including access to the online membership directory, receiving all ACBSP publications, joining as a member of an ACBSP committee, and listing ACBSP membership on their vita. Benefits provided to the corporate entity include discounts to advertise in ACBSP publications, mailing labels or emails sent to any targeted group of the more than 13,000 ACBSP individual members, use of the ACBSP corporate member logo, and access to ACBSP staff for help when you need it. Detailed information is available by downloading the Benefits of Corporate Membership pamphlet or requesting a copy from the ACBSP offices, [email protected] or 913-339-9356. The cost of corporate membership is $2,500 annually for the membership year that begins each July. This is prorated for six months. Members joining in December or January each year will pay a rate of $1,250 and receive a discount on their exhibit booth of $500 with a net cost of $750. We hope you will join us in Atlanta and take full advantage of your corporate membership in 2016. If for any reason you are unable to exhibit at the ACBSP Conference 2016, consider the value offered by Corporate Membership.

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The Association of Accountants and Financial Professionals in Business

Future ACBSP Conferences ACBSP Conference 2017 June 13-18, 2017 Anaheim Marriott Anaheim, California

ACBSP Conference 2018 June 8-11, 2018 Kansas City Downtown Marriott Kansas City, Missouri

EXHIBITOR APPLICATION/CONTRACT—ACBSP CONFERENCE 2016 The undersigned has agreed to participate as an exhibitor at ACBSP Conference 2016, June 17 –20, 2016 at the Atlanta Marriott Marquis — Atlanta, Georgia. The applicant agrees to pay the designated space fee as indicated below. The exhibit fee includes an 8’ x 6’ display space, one draped table, two chairs, electrical hook-up, attendance at all sessions (excluding ticketed meal functions), and the opportunity to participate in other activities as mutually agreed upon. Due to the size of the foyer, the space will be restricted to the specific requirements of this agreement. Tabletop displays and small displays are strongly encouraged. The person named as the official contact is considered the person from the participating organization who will receive all information regarding confirmation of events and activities, shipping, security arrangements, and rental of equipment for use in the booth. This person is responsible for ensuring that information is properly distributed to all participating representatives. A participating representative is the person(s) in actual attendance at the conference. This application shall become binding upon acceptance by ACBSP and will constitute a binding contract upon the applicant, subject to the terms, rules and regulations set forth in this contract. IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the applicant has caused this application to be executed individually or by an officer, agent, or representative duly authorized to execute the same. EXHIBITOR APPLICATION: We wish to apply for exhibit space at ACBSP Conference 2016, June 17-20, 2016, at the Atlanta Marriott Marquis — Atlanta, Georgia. The number of spaces we would like to apply for is: o one o two ACBSP MEMBERS NON-MEMBERS o Exhibitor Package for each 8’ x 6’ space at: $1,200 USD (by May 1) / $1,500 USD (after May 1)

o Exhibitor Package for each 8’ x 6’ space at: $1,750 USD (by May 1) / $2,000 USD (after May 1)

Please provide information as it should be listed in all conference materials. If participating representatives are not known at the time of application, please leave blank and notify ACBSP when this information is available. Organization Name: _________________________________________________________________________________________ Address:______________________________________City: ___________________ State: ______ Zip/Postal Code: ___________ Organization’s Twitter Handle: ____________________________________ Participating Representative: Name: ___________________________________ Nickname for badge: ______________________ Title: ______________________________Phone: (_____)______________Email: ________________________________________ Participating Representative: Name: ___________________________________ Nickname for badge: ______________________ Title: ______________________________Phone: (_____)______________Email: ________________________________________ Participating Representative: Name: ___________________________________ Nickname for badge: ______________________ Title: ______________________________Phone: (_____)______________Email: ________________________________________ Please designate the person for all contact. If information is included above, please note as “same as above.” OFFICIAL CONTACT PERSON: ________________________________________________________________________________ Title: ______________________________Phone: (_____)_____________Email: _______________________________________ Address:____________________________________________________________________________________________________ City: ____________________________________________ State: __________________ Zip/Postal Code: ____________________

SPONSORSHIP APPLICATION/CONTRACT—ACBSP CONFERENCE 2016 The undersigned has agreed to participate as a sponsor of ACBSP Conference 2016, June 17 –20, 2016 at the Atlanta Marriott Marquis — Atlanta, Georgia. The applicant agrees to pay the designated sponsorship fee as indicated below. The sponsorship fee includes a 10’ x 6’ display space, one draped table, two chairs, electrical hook-up, attendance at all sessions (excluding ticketed meal functions), and the opportunity to participate in other activities as mutually agreed upon. Due to the size of the foyer, the space will be restricted to the specific requirements of this agreement. Tabletop displays and small displays are strongly encouraged. The person named as the official contact is considered the person from the participating organization who will receive all information regarding confirmation of events and activities, shipping, security arrangements, and rental of equipment for use in the booth. This person is responsible for ensuring that information is properly distributed to all participating representatives. A participating representative is the person(s) in actual attendance at the conference. This application shall become binding upon acceptance by ACBSP and will constitute a binding contract upon the applicant, subject to the terms, rules and regulations set forth in this contract. IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the applicant has caused this application to be executed individually or by an officer, agent, or representative duly authorized to execute the same. SPONSORSHIP APPLICATION: We wish to apply for sponsorship of ACBSP Conference 2016, June 17-20, 2016, at the Atlanta Marriott Marquis — Atlanta, Georgia. The level of sponsorship for which I wish to apply is: SOLD OUT

o Platinum Sponsor (exhibit booth included)................................... $25,000 USD o Gold Sponsor (exhibit booth included).......................................... $15,000 USD o Silver Sponsor (exhibit booth included)......................................... $10,000 USD o Bronze Sponsor (exhibit booth included)...................................... $ 6,000 USD

Please provide information as it should be listed in all conference materials. If participating representatives are not known at the time of application, please leave blank and notify ACBSP when this information is available. Organization Name: _________________________________________________________________________________________ Address:______________________________________City: ___________________ State: ______ Zip/Postal Code: ___________ Organization’s Twitter Handle: ____________________________________ Participating Representative: Name: ___________________________________ Nickname for badge: ______________________ Title: ______________________________Phone: (_____)______________Email: ________________________________________ Participating Representative: Name: ___________________________________ Nickname for badge: ______________________ Title: ______________________________Phone: (_____)______________Email: ________________________________________ Participating Representative: Name: ___________________________________ Nickname for badge: ______________________ Title: ______________________________Phone: (_____)______________Email: ________________________________________ Please designate the person for all contact. If information is included above, please note as “same as above.” OFFICIAL CONTACT PERSON: ________________________________________________________________________________ Title: ______________________________Phone: (_____)_____________Email: _______________________________________ Address:____________________________________________________________________________________________________ City: ____________________________________________ State: __________________ Zip/Postal Code: ____________________

ACBSP Conference Exhibit Program Terms and Conditions 1.

ACBSP reserves the right to exercise its sole discretion in the acceptance or refusal of applications.

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The participant agrees that ACBSP shall have the right to make such rules and regulations or changes in arrangements, as it shall deem necessary, and to amend them from time to time. ACBSP shall have the final determination and enforcement of all rules, regulations, terms, and conditions.

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Participants may not assign or sublet any space allotted to them, and may not advertise or display goods, other than those manufactured, distributed or sold by them in the regular course of business, without authorization by ACBSP.

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Cancellation of space for a full refund must be directed in writing to ACBSP prior to May 15, 2016. Refunds will be made at the discretion of the Association, but in no case will a refund be made for a cancellation made after May 15, 2016. In case of fire, the elements, Acts of God, or any other causes beyond control of ACBSP which prevent the holding of the show, the contract is not binding.

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Exhibit booth size is 8’ x 6’ or 10’x 6’. In order to allow an unobstructed view of neighboring exhibits, backdrops may not exceed eight feet (8’) in height, nor can they protrude more than forty-eight inches (48”). The reverse side of any wing panel extending from the back wall of the display must be finished or draped in order to avoid a raw exposure to a neighboring exhibit. These instructions will be enforced by ACBSP. ACBSP shall supply at no charge to the participant over the regular space rental fee, the following for each participant’s space: a six-foot or eight-foot draped table, two chairs, standard electrical hook-up.

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ACBSP, the hotel management, or any officers or staff members or exhibit management company will not be responsible for the safety or the property of the participants from theft, damage by fire, accident or other causes. Participants are advised to consult their insurance broker for proper coverage on display material from the time it leaves their company’s premises until its return. In most cases, a rider can be added to a current policy for a very nominal cost. Neither ACBSP nor the hotel management nor any of the officers, agents, employees or representatives, shall be held accountable or liable for, and the same are hereby released from accountability of liability for any damage, loss, harm or injury to the person or any property of the applicant or any of its officers, agents, employees or other representatives, resulting from theft, fire, employees or other cause. Neither ACBSP nor the hotel management will obtain insurance against any such damage, loss, harm or injury.

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Participants hereby agree to indemnify, defend and protect ACBSP and the hotel management from any and all claims, demands, suits, liability for, any damage, loss, harm or injury to the person or any property of the applicant or any of its officers, agents, employees or other representatives, including but not limited to claims of damage in loss to property, or from or out of any damage, loss, harm or injury to the person or any property of the participant of any of its officers, agents, employees or other representatives.

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All decorative material must be flame-proofed. Every effort will be made to maintain a business like atmosphere. Extremely loud noises, such as bells, sirens, buzzers, etc., will not be permitted. Use of audio-visual equipment must be played in a moderate volume.

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Participants or their agents may not allow any articles to be brought into the hotel or any act done on the premises which will invalidate the insurance or increase the premium on the policies held by the management of the hotel, nor permit anything to be done by their employees through which act the premises, property or equipment of the other participants will be damaged. No signs or articles can be affixed, nailed, or otherwise attached to walls, doors, etc., in such a manner as to damage them. All space is leased subject to these restrictions. Violations of these rules will annul the participant’s contract, and he will be held liable for any damage resulting from such violations.

Payment Information: All payments must be made in U.S. currency and drawn on a U.S. Bank. Wire transfer instructions are available by request at 913-339-9356.

o Check made payable to ACBSP is enclosed. o Please contact the Official Representative to secure credit card information. Signature: _______________________________________________________________________

Date: ________________________

Return signed application to: Accreditation Council for Business Schools and Programs ATTN: Danielle Henderson 11520 West 119th Street Overland Park, Kansas 66213 USA Phone: (913) 339-9356 Fax: (913) 339-6226 Email: [email protected].