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Annual Meeting Partnership Opportunities

Please select sponsored items by April 1, 2024

Awards Luncheon

CSE’s annual awards program is a one-hour presentation that draws all conference attendees. Annual achievements will be recognized and everyone heads to the ballroom for it. Sponsor this event for maximum exposure to the leaders of our organization and the industry.

Additional benefits include:

• Recognized as the Exclusive Sponsor of the ceremony
• Welcome guests as they arrive and distribute an appropriate marketing/promotional item
• Introduced as the CSE Recognition Ceremony Sponsor and given the ability to make welcome remarks from the podium
• Logo recognition on pre-ceremony welcome slide
• Company name and logo prominently displayed on signage at each table in the general session room.
• Complimentary full-page print ad in Science Editor, CSE’s quarterly publication

Breaks

Be the company who keeps attendees caffeinated during the meeting! ‎

Additional benefits include:‎

• Recognized as the Exclusive Coffee Sponsor. ‎
• Branded coffee cup sleeves available at coffee carafes during breakfast and breaks on Monday and ‎Tuesday.‎
• Opportunity to place marketing materials or a branded item at coffee stations on Monday and ‎Tuesday. ‎
• Company name and logo prominently displayed on signage near coffee stations.‎

Editor-in-Chief Roundtable

Limited to editors-in-chief and other upper level managers, the roundtable breakfast is your chance to be in front of this important demographic.

Additional benefits include:

• Recognized as the Exclusive Sponsor of the roundtable
• Welcome editors-in-chief and upper level managers to the roundtable
• Company name and logo prominently displayed in the area (banner, signage, provided by sponsor)

Opening Keynote & Plenary Session

These events feature prominent speakers in the science field. Take advantage of this opportunity to connect with the majority of conference attendees. 

Additional benefits include:

• Recognized as the Exclusive Sponsor of the session
• Welcome attendees to the session from the podium
• Private breakfast with the speaker and members of the CSE Board of Directors (schedules permitting)
• Logo recognition on pre-session welcome slide • Sponsor recognition in any pre-session marketing materials
• Company name and logo prominently displayed on signage at each table in the general session room.
• Complimentary half-page print ad in Science Editor, CSE’s quarterly publication, for a year

New Member Reception

CSE’s Board of Directors are introduced to new members and first-time meeting attendees at this ever-growing annual event. Grab this exciting opportunity to make new relationships with new attendees and network with the leaders who will be welcoming them.

Additional benefits include:

• Recognized as the Exclusive Sponsor of the reception
• Logo placement on all drink tickets/tokens given to anyone who registers for the meeting as a new member or first-time attendee
• Opportunity to welcome all attendees and introduce the Membership Committee Chair
• Logo inclusion on all sponsor recognition pieces
• Logoed napkins available during the reception

Welcome Reception

The welcome reception is the first event of the conference. By sponsoring the food & drink at this event your company name will be the first introduced to conference attendees, drawing in 300+ attendees.

Additional benefits include:

• Recognized and introduced as the Exclusive Sponsor of the Welcome Reception
• Sponsor is to make welcome remarks from the floor
• Opportunity to place a branded item near food stations and at tables (sponsor may have CSE produce an item, if desired)
• Company name and logo prominently displayed on signage at each beverage and food station
• Logoed napkins available during the reception
• Complimentary full-page print ad in Science Editor, CSE’s quarterly publication

ITEM OPPORTUNITIES

Wi-Fi

Be the technological “life support” of the conference by supplying
internet access to all meeting spaces.

Additional benefits include:

• Opportunity to brand the username and password information for
  the conference Wi-Fi network
• Cards with login information and sponsor logo included in every
  attendee’s conference information

Mobile App

Be the face of the annual meeting app. This integrated app will
contain all of the meeting information attendees will need, giving
them freedom from the hardcopy program and the ability to
customize their meeting experience. The app has been growing
every year, with over 51% of attendees using it over the duration of
the meeting.

Additional benefits include:

• Recognized as the Exclusive Mobile App Sponsor
• Logo placement on the homepage of the app
• Logo inclusion on all sponsor recognition pieces
• Complimentary half-page ad in Science Editor, CSE’s quarterly
  publication

Charging Station

Your brand will be featured on a conveniently located charging station for all attendees to utilize when they are low on battery power. Sponsor to provide print-ready artwork by CSE-specified date.

Bags

Sponsoring the Official CSE Annual Meeting tote bag will
make your company a center point of every attendee’s attention.

Additional benefits include:

• Tote Bags (sponsor to provide print-ready artwork)

Hand Sanitizer

Your brand will be front and center with your logo featured on a
hand sanitizer bottle given to every conference attendee. Sponsor
to provide print-ready artwork.

Hotel Key Cards

Be the “key” message every time an attendee reaches in their
pocket to get into their room. Place your logo on all attendee’s
room keys. Sponsor to provide print-ready artwork.

Lanyards

Each attendee is required to wear a badge at all times for access to
educational sessions and the exhibit hall. The badge-holder/ lanyard
sponsor will have the exclusive opportunity to prominently feature
their logo on all the lanyards.

Additional benefits include:

• Logo on every attendee lanyard distributed at registration check-in

Masks

Your brand will be front and center with your logo featured on a
facial mask or covering given to every conference attendee. Sponsor to provide
print-ready artwork by CSE-specified date.

Notepads

Your brand will be front and center with your logo featured on a
notepad given to every conference attendee. Sponsor to provide
print-ready artwork by CSE-specified date.

Post-Its

Your brand will be front and center with your logo featured on a
set of post-its given to every conference attendee. Sponsor to provide
print-ready artwork by CSE-specified date.

Disclaimers:

• Sponsorship Program runs from January 1 to December 31
• Sponsorships are first-come, first-serve
• Sponsorships are nonrefundable after purchase
• À la carte options are available upon request