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45th AEE International ConferenceNovember 9–11, 2017
Sheraton Le Centre, Montreal, Quebec
AEE PartnershipOpportunities
MEMBERS COUNTRIES REPRESENTED AEE COMMUNITY(members, former members and nonmember buyers)
LEARNERS IMPACTED BY AEE
PARTICIPANTS COUNTRIES REPRESENTED AREAS OF PROFESSIONAL PRACTICE
1300 33
20 AVG
15
8700
700
1MILLION ANNUALLY
THE 45TH INTERNATIONAL CONFERENCE PARTNERSHIP As a 2017 AEE International Conference Partner, your organization gains exposure to the influential experiential education community and demonstrates its alignment with AEE’s goals to connect experiential educators and practitioners, grow their skills and resources and expand the global capacity for experiential education and experiential learning. AEE values your partnership and support in making the 2017 conference the leading event for present and future experiential educators around the world.
AEE The Association for Experiential Education (AEE) connects a global community of educators and practitioners and expands their capacity to enrich lives through Experiential Education.
MEMBERSHIP SNAPSHOT
Who should partner? AEE members work in many areas, including K-12 education, colleges and universities, recreation, outdoor and adventure programming, therapy and mental health, youth development, programming for people with disabilities, service learning, and organizational development.
Previous International Conference partners have included organizations that provide services and products in the following areas:
Outdoor and recreational productsPublishersTraining tools and resourcesEducational degree programsConsulting servicesTherapeutic Service ProvidersPublic/Private/Charter/Alternative EducationOutdoor Guide/Wilderness Medical Services Insurance Providers
Why partner with AEE on the 45th AEE International Conference
> Connect to 700+ experiential educators and practitioners
> Share your industry knowledge in a face to face environment
> Grow your industry presence by promoting your products and services
CONFERENCE SNAPSHOT
Supporting Sponsorship $995 Supporting sponsorships help AEE create the leading educational conference for experiential educators. The international conference fosters the ability for attendees to connect with other industry professionals, share ideas and grow their knowledge.
Benefits Include
• Two complimentary conference registrations
• Single exhibit booth during conference
• Organization logo on the AEE conference website with link to organization’s website
• Organization logo in the Conference Program
• Organization logo, description and contact information included in the mobile app
• Promotional material included in conference bag (Sponsor is responsible for providing.)
• Recognition at the Thursday evening reception
Marketplace Vendor $495For the business that just wants to showcase its organization’s product and services to the 700+ conference participants.
• Single exhibit booth during conference
• Organization logo in the Conference Program
• Organization logo, description and contact information included in the mobile app
PARTNERSHIP OPPORTUNITIES
Keynote Sponsorship $5,000Support AEE in providing attendees with a keynote presentation that establishes the framework for the conference. As always, the opening keynote session is designed to present relevant industry issues, while creating enthusiasm and excitement among conference attendees. (The selection of the keynote presenter(s) is at the discretion of the AEE staff.)
Sponsorship Upgrade: For an additional $1000 - invite 8 of your colleagues or potential clients (plus 2 from your organization) for a private breakfast/lunch with the keynote(s). AEE to confirm availability of keynote(s).
Benefits Include
• Five complimentary conference registrations
• Single exhibit booth during conference
• Organization logo on the AEE conference website with link to organization’s website
• Organization logo in the Conference Program
• Organization logo, description and contact information included in the mobile app
• Promotional material included in conference bag (Sponsor is responsible for providing.)
• Recognition at the Thursday evening reception
• Brief introduction at the Opening Session
• Full page ad in conference program
2016 ActivatEE ParticipantMeghan “Mac” BabcockGraduate Assistant Minnesota State University Mankato
Industry Recognition Sponsorship $5,000Align your organization with AEE in recognizing some the best in the field of experiential education. The Industry Recognition Sponsorship not only supports the ability for AEE to recognize members and share the contributions they have made to the industry and the association, but also includes the prestigious annual Kurt Hahn Address. (The selection of the Kurt Hahn presenter and award winners are at the discretion of the AEE Board and Awards Committee.)
Sponsorship Upgrade: For an additional $1000 – invite 8 of your colleagues or potential clients (plus 2 from your organization) for a private breakfast/lunch with the Kurt Hahn recipient. AEE to confirm availability of Kurt Hahn award winner.
Benefits Include
• Five complimentary conference registrations
• Single exhibit booth during conference
• Organization logo on the AEE conference website with link to organization’s website
• Organization logo in the Conference Program
• Organization logo, description and contact information included in the mobile app
• Promotional material included in conference bag (Sponsor is responsible for providing.)
• Recognition at the Thursday evening reception
• Brief introduction during Awards Luncheon
• Full page ad in conference program
ActivatEE Sponsorship $4,000Support AEE in bringing back the popular ActivatEE general session for its fifth year. ActivatEE is designed to facilitate the process of creating one’s story, inspiring the use of one’s voice, and launching an idea. ActivatEE is a developmental process, both for the speaker and the audience, where ideas are shared, assumptions are tested, and the audience is asked to view a perspective through a different lens.
Benefits Include
• Four complimentary conference registrations
• Single exhibit booth during conference
• Organization logo on the AEE conference website with link to organization’s website
• Organization logo in the Conference Program
• Organization logo, description and contact information included in the mobile app
• Promotional material included in conference bag (Sponsor is responsible for providing.)
• Recognition at the Thursday evening reception
• Brief introduction during the ActivatEE Session
• Full page ad in conference program
Wednesday Night Welcome Reception and Volunteer Recognition $2,000This evening is the first opportunity for conference attendees to connect with old friends, meet new friends and experience the AEE Conference community. This year, AEE will be recognizing members of the AEE community that have contributed their time, knowledge and resources to AEE. Although a smaller attendance, the audience will be made up key industry and association leaders.
Benefits Include
• Two complimentary conference registrations
• Single exhibit booth during conference
• Organization logo on the AEE conference website with link to organization’s website
• Organization logo in the Conference Program
• Organization logo, description and contact information included in the mobile app
• Promotional material included in conference bag (Sponsor is responsible for providing.)
• Recognition at the Thursday evening reception
• Brief introduction during the reception
• 1/4 page ad in conference program
2016 Kurt Hahn Address
Ready, Set, Go Sponsorship $1,000Ready, Set, Go is designed to help first time attendees get the most out of their conference experience. This session is the first impression that first time attendees will have of the AEE conference community. Sponsorship of this session will not only put your organization in front of 100 first-time attendees before other organizations, but it will showcase your organization as one that supports the AEE community and is invested in making their conference experience successful.
Benefits Include
• Two complimentary conference registrations
• Organization logo on the AEE conference website with link to organization’s website
• Organization logo in the Conference Program
• Organization logo, description and contact information included in the mobile app
• Promotional material distributed at session
• Recognition at the Ready Set Go session
• 1/4 page ad in conference program
Make Words, Make Friends Sponsorship $2,500Reinvent the way attendee’s Connect by sponsoring AEE’s version of an old time favorite game – SCRABBLE! Think of it as “in-person” Scrabble, where each attendee is a tile! Throughout the conference, attendees will engage with other attendees to create the highest-scoring words by combining the letters on their badges.
Benefits Include
• Two complimentary conference registrations
• Organization logo on the AEE conference website with link to organization’s website
• Organization logo in the Conference Program
• Organization logo, description and contact information included in the mobile app
• Promotional material included in conference bag (Sponsor is responsible for providing.)
• Recognition at the Thursday evening reception
• 1/4 page ad in conference program
• Announce game winners at the ActivatEE session on Friday afternoon
Wifi $3,000 This sponsorship is more important than ever as AEE ventures into Canada where mobile roaming charges will apply for almost all attendees. Align your organization as the solution for keeping attendees connected by sponsoring the conference Wifi service.
Benefits Include
• Two complimentary conference registrations
• Organization logo on the AEE conference website with link to organization’s website
• Organization logo in the Conference Program
• Organization logo, description and contact information included in the mobile app
• Promotional material included in conference bag (Sponsor is responsible for providing.)
• Recognition at the Thursday evening reception
• 1/4 page ad in conference program
• Wifi network name and password will be set to the sponsoring organization’s name
Service Crew $1,500The Service Crew is the heart and soul of the conference. Service Crew assist with numerous tasks throughout the conference in order to ensure the smooth running of the event. Support AEE in covering a portion of the crew member’s registration in exchange for their volunteer time. Sponsorship of the Service Crew allows many attendees the ability to afford to attend the conference and the opportunity to connect with the AEE conference community.
Benefits Include
• Two complimentary conference registrations
• Organization logo on the AEE conference website with link to organization’s website
• Organization logo in the Conference Program
• Organization logo, description and contact information included in the mobile app
• Promotional material included in conference bag (Sponsor is responsible for providing.)
• Recognition at the Thursday evening reception
• Organization’s name/logo on Service Crew tee-shirt
Sponsors
Minnesota State University – Mankato (Keynote)
The Experiment in International Living
Mirasol Eating Disorder Recovery Center
Prescott College
Project Adventure Inc.
Signature Research Inc.
Trinity School of Natural Health
University of New Hampshire
Vendors
Evolve Tours
HMW Outdoors
Pachner & Associates, LLC
Paradigm Shift
R & W Enterprises (R&W Rope)
Training Wheels
THANK YOU TO OUR 2016 SPONSORS AND VENDORS.
Social Media Sponsorship $1,500 Everyone’s posting….so help AEE promote those comments and Share them on the big screen.
Benefits Include
• Two complimentary conference registrations
• Organization logo on the AEE conference website with link to organization’s website
• Organization logo in the Conference Program
• Organization logo, description and contact information included in the mobile app
• Promotional material included in conference bag (Sponsor is responsible for providing.)
• Recognition at the Thursday evening reception
• Organization’s name/logo on TweetWall displayed during conference
Conference FriendshipI would like to make a donation to the AEE conference but do not require any sponsorship acknowledgements.
Note: All sponsorship and vendor pricing is in US dollars.
Additional Partnership OpportunitiesBelow is an example of additional partnership opportunities. Please contact Devon@aee.org or 303-946-2522 should you have an interest in any of the below or would like to discuss other opportunities.
Conference Bag Insert
Conference Program Advertisement
Conference Bags
Lanyards
Hotel Information LE CENTRE SHERATON MONTRÉAL HÔTEL 1201, boulevard René-Lévesque Ouest, Montréal (Québec) H3B 2L7, Canada
Rate AEE has negotiated a discounted hotel rate of $169 Canadian Dollars (approximately $130 US) for a single or double room plus tax (3.5% lodging tax, 5% federal tax and 9.975% sales tax per night). The contracted rate is good until either the room block sells out or until October 2, 2017. Availability and rate cannot be guaranteed once the room block is sold out or after this date.
Reservations can be made online or by calling the hotel. • To make reservations online click here• You may call the hotel directly at 888-627-7102. Please identify yourself as attending the Association for Experiential Education
Conference (not AEE) to secure the discounted hotel rate.
PARTNERSHIP CONTRACTAEE International Conference | Sheraton Le Centre, Montreal, Quebec | November 9 –11, 2017
Partnership Level My organization is interested in the following partnership. I understand that AEE will confirm my partnership within 3 business days of receiving this application.
¨ Supporting Sponsorship $995 ¨ Marketplace Vendor $495¨ Keynote Sponsorship $5,000_ m_Keynote Sponsorship Upgrade: For an additional $1,000¨ Industry Recognition Sponsorship $5,000_ m_Sponsorship Upgrade: For an additional $1,000¨ ActivatEE Sponsorship $4,000¨ Wednesday Night Welcome Reception and
Volunteer Recognition $2,000¨ Ready, Set, Go Sponsorship $1,000¨ Make Words, Make Friends Sponsorship $2,500¨ Wifi $3,000 ¨ Service Crew $1,500¨ Social Media Sponsorship $1,500
¨ Conference Friendship $__________________
Sponsorship Recognition Specific requirements, deadlines and shipping instructions will be sent when the invoice is processed. Please note: partnerships received after August 1, 2017 cannot be guaranteed to be included in any printed materials.
Vendor Hours Set-up: Thursday, November 9th, 1:00pm – 3:30pmDismantle: Saturday, November 11th, 2:00pm – 4:00pm
Show HoursThursday, November 9th, 5:00pm – 8:00pm (Opening Reception – exact hours TBD) Friday, November 10th, 9:00am – 5:00pm Saturday, November 11th, 9:00am – 2:00pm
Product / firms that you prefer to be in close proximity
__________________________________________________________Product / firms that you prefer NOT to be in close proximity
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Payment Terms: Upon receipt of a signed contract AEE will countersign within 3 business days and send an invoice for the initial deposit as well as specifics regarding all sponsorship fulfillment deadlines.
A 25% deposit is due within 30 days of receiving the invoice. The balance is due by July 28, 2017. If a partnership is contracted after July 28, 2017, full payment is due with 30 days. If a partnership is contracted within 30 days of the conference, full payment must be received prior to the start of the conference.
Cancellations of any partnerships must be sent in writing to Devon@aee.org. Cancellations received after July 28, 2017, are not eligible for a refund and will be responsible for the full partnership fee.
I authorize that I have authority to commit my organization to the above level of sponsorship
Organization Representative
Print Name ____________________________________________________________________________________________________________
Signature ___________________________________________________________________________________ Date ______________________
AEE Organization
Signature ___________________________________________________________________________________ Date ______________________
Please email completed partnership contract to Devon@aee.org, or mail to AEE PO Box 13246 Denver, CO 80202 Questions? Contact Devon at Devon@aee.org or 303-946-2522.
Contact Information (please print)
Firm / Organization: ____________________________________________________________________________________________________
Contact: ________________________________________________ Title: __________________________________________________________
Address: ________________________________________________ City: ____________________ State: ______________ Zip: _____________
Tel: ____________________________________________________ Fax:___________________________________________________________
Email: __________________________________________________ Website: ______________________________________________________
Association for Experiential EducationPO Box 13246 Denver, CO 80202
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