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International interaction among a myriad of scientic disciplines is essential to better understand

spoken language processing and advance its technologies.

9 – 13 September 2012Portland, OR | Hilton Hotel & Executive Tower

Sponsor and ExhibitOpportunities

http://www.interspeech2012.org/index.php




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13th Annual Conference of the

International Speech Communication Association

INVITATION TO SUPPORTThe 13th Annual InterSpeech Conference will be held September 9 – 13, 2012 at the Hilton Hotel and ExecutiveTowers in Portland, Oregon, USA. It is being hosted by the Center for Spoken Language Understanding under

the sponsorship of the International Speech Communication Association, ISCA. In the tradition of InterSpeech,InterSpeech 2012 emphasizes the interdisciplinary nature of speech research, this time further broadening itsscope to also include applications to biomedicine and health.

In 1989 in Paris, the rst EUROSPEECH bi-annual meeting on spoken language processing was organized. It wasalternated with ICSLP, its non-European counterpart. In 2004 these events were merged into an annual InterSpeechconference, designed to advance language processing and speech technology. The stature of the conference hasgrown in importance each year as the eld has matured and it is now the world’s largest and most comprehensivetechnical conference focused on speech and language processing and its applications. The 2011 meeting in Florence,Italy, had over 1300 participants, the largest ever. We anticipate that the 2012 conference will bring together wellover 1000 of the leading names within the international speech community including promising young researchers,representatives of community associations and members of the corporate sector.

QUICK FACTS• InterSpeech is the world’s largest and most comprehensive technical conference focused on speech and language

processing and its applications.

• The conference will feature world-class speakers, tutorials, exhibits, satellite sessions and over 80 lecture andposter sessions.

• InterSpeech conferences include papers on all the scientic and technological aspects of speech andlanguage processing.

• Several satellite workshops and exhibits from industrial and academic sponsors highly enrich the conference’s content.

• InterSpeech papers are indexed in ISI, Engineering Index, Scopus, and Google Scholar. InterSpeech is rated as aRank A conference by the Computing and Research Education Association of Australasia (CORE).

WHO ATTENDSThe eld of spoken language processing is inherently interdisciplinary, and is comprised of diverse academic areasranging from psychology, linguistics, physiology, and physics, to medicine, education, and engineering.

WHO SHOULD EXHIBIT/ SPONSOR• Academic Institutions

• Universities

• Research Labs

• Industries interested in Speech Technology, Applications, and Speech

• Academic publishers

Involvement benets your organization, plays a key role in advancing this important research area and sends aninternational message about your organization. It provides much needed funding for grants and travel support toensure that young researchers worldwide will be able to participate in the conference. It also keeps the conferenceregistration fees affordable, enabling worldwide participation.

Thank you for your support.Richard Sproat Esther Klabbers Jan van SantenGeneral Chair Local Chair Honorary Chair



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SPONSORED BY

International Speech CommunicationAssociationwww.ISCA-speech.org

ISCA is a non-prot organization. Its original statutes were depositedin Grenoble, France, on March 27th, 1988, by René CARRÉ.

The association started as ESCA (European Speech Communication

Association) and, since its foundation, has been steadily expanding and

consolidating its activities; it has offered an increasing range of services

and benets to its members and it has put its nancial and administrativefunctions on a firm professional footing. Indeed, over the ten years

of its existence, ESCA has evolved from a small EEC-supportedEuropean organization to a fully-independent and self-supportinginternational association.

The purpose of the association is to promote, in an international

world-wide context, activities and exchanges in all fields related tospeech communication science and technology. The association is

aimed at all persons and institutions interested in fundamental research

and technological development that aims at describing, explaining

and reproducing the various aspects of human communication by

speech, that is, without assuming this enumeration to be exhaustive,phonetics, linguistics, computer speech recognition and synthesis,

speech compression, speaker recognition, aids to medical diagnosis of

voice pathologies.

ISCA Objectives• Stimulate scientific research and education

• Organize conferences, courses and workshops

• Publish and promote publication of scientific works

• Promote the exchange of scientific views in the field of speechcommunication

• Encourage the study of different languages

• Collaborate with all related associations

• Investigate industrial applications of research results

• Promote relations between Public and Private, and betweenScience and Technology

For questions regarding sponsoror exhibit opportunities please

contact:

Richard Sproat, General ChairInterSpeech [email protected]

Kate PorterConference [email protected]

http://www.isca-speech.org/iscaweb/index.php

mailto:general_chair%40InterSpeech2012.org?subject=InterSpeech%202012

mailto:Kate%40ConferenceSolutionsInc.com?subject=InterSpeech%202012



http://www.isca-speech.org/iscaweb/index.php



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MARKETING OPPORTUNITIES

ADDITIONAL MARKETING OPPORTUNITIESAVAILABLE TO OUR SPONSORS

Existing Sponsors who are looking for additional visibility may add totheir sponsorship by purchasing marketing opportunities from the listbelow. These opportunities are limited and available on a rst come,rst served basis.

Banquet (one available) - $15,000This exclusive event will be held at the Portland Art Museum MarkBuilding. The 1925 Mark Building, originally a Masonic temple,combines the grandeur of a bygone era with state-of-the-art features.The building includes two ballrooms with elegant foyers and the six-level Jubitz Center for Modern and Contemporary Art. It’s a short walkfrom the conference venue and sure to be well attended.

As exclusive sponsor to this event,. sponsor signage will greet attendeesand they will each be given two drink tickets noting that the drinksare provided compliments of your organization. In addition, your logowill be printed on the napkins used throughout the event.

Student Reception (four available) - $7,000This annual event attracts over 350 international students. Host thisfestive two hour event featuring beer, wine, soft drinks, hors d’oeuvresand music. We will provide a welcome banner, signage and personalizednapkins featuring your organization’s name and logo. Your organization’sname and logo will be featured on the full page ad inviting allstudents to this annual event.

Conference Notebook (one available) – $7,000A high quality hard cover spiral notebook imprinted with your logowill be inserted in the conference bag and given to all attendees.

Nalgene (BPA-free) Water Bottle (one available) - $7,000Portland, Oregon is America’s top green city. If you purchase thisopportunity, attendees will be asked to use this quality “green”water bottle featuring your logo as their drinking vessel for waterthroughout the conference.

Internet access (one available) - $5,000.00This area is available to all attendees and features a large signat the entrance displaying your organization’s logo and a 4’ tableto display your materials. In addition, the web browser homepagewould default to your organization’s website and the screen saverand the mouse pad would feature your organization’s logo.



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MARKETING OPPORTUNITIESName Badge Lanyard (one available) - $5,000

Your organization’s name alongside InterSpeech 2012 will beimprinted on the lanyard and worn by all through the conference.

Two Breaks per day (four days available) - $5,000 per day Each day we will have a morning and afternoon half hour break inthe exhibition and poster area. Your organization will be featuredduring both breaks. Your name/logo will be imprinted on the disposablecoffee cups and beverage napkins and signage will thank you forproviding the refreshments.

Work/Meeting Area (four available) - $2,000 eachIn today’s fast pace world, many attendees need a place to work andplug in their computer without leaving the conference. We will

provide space for 8 guests to work and access to electricity to plugin their computers. Signage featuring your organization’s name andlogo would greet guests and welcome them to this work area. Inaddition, several signs on each table would feature your name andlogo. These work areas will be located in a strategic location highlyvisible by attendees.

Conference Pen (one available) or Rain Poncho (oneavailable) - $2,000

Your organization’s name or logo will be imprinted on the ofcialconference pen or rain poncho included in the conference bag.

Conference Scholar (unlimited) - $2,000 eachMake it possible for a student to attend the conference. Your supportwill provide registration and 5 nights accommodation for a studentwhose paper/papers has/have been selected for an oral or posterpresentation. Your organization’s name will be listed in thescholarship section of the book along with the listing of scholarswho received support.



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EXHIBITIONThe exhibition, which runs in parallel to the conference, gives the opportunity to companies, publishers, researchinstitutes, universities and consortia of projects to show their products, books, prototypes and research resultsrelated to speech science and technology. All booths are assigned on a rst-paid, rst-served basis.

RATESEarly BirdPaid by 12/31/2011 Paid by 5/1/2012 Paid after 5/1/2012

6’ x 10’ $995 $1,295 $1,595

6’ x 20’ $1,790 $2,595 $2,895

Each Booth Includes:

• 6’ high draped back wall and 3’ high side partitions

• (1) skirted table with (2) side chairs.

• (1) 44” x 7” identication sign• Listing in the Conference website

Online Exhibitor Listing Upgrade - $300Drive trafc to your website by upgrading your listing on the TradeshowInformation page of the conference website. Purchasing this upgradeconverts your logo into a hotlink to your website.

Tentative Tradeshow Schedule

Sunday, September 9, 2012

2:00 pm – 4:30 pm Exhibitor Registration and SetupMonday, September 10 – Thursday, September 12, 2012

8:00 am – 5:30 pm Exhibition and Poster Viewing

10:30 am – 11:30 am Networking Break

3:30 pm – 4:00 pm Networking Break

For questions regarding sponsoror exhibit opportunities pleasecontact:

Richard Sproat, General Chair

InterSpeech [email protected]

Kate PorterConference [email protected]

To apply for a sponsorship or exhibition

booth, please complete the online application.



http://interspeech2012.org/new/sponsorship-opportunities.html






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RULES & REGULATIONS

TRADESHOW RULES AND REGULATIONSOFFICIAL GENERAL CONTRACTOR: InterSpeech 2012 has

appointed Conference Solutions as the ofcial GeneralContractor for InterSpeech 2012. All references herein toInterSpeech shall mean InterSpeech and Conference Solutions.

ASSIGNMENT OF SPACE: Priority will be given to Sponsorsand past InterSpeech Exhibitors. Every effort will be made toaccommodate requests for booth assignments (near or awayfrom other companies). InterSpeech reserves the right to makesuch changes to the oor plan of exhibit booths as may bedeemed necessary.

EXHIBIT FEES AND PAYMENT: Applications will NOT beprocessed or space assigned without the required paymentsand signature. All applications must be accompanied by fullpayment. Receipt of payment does not obligate InterSpeech2012 LLC to accept a contract as binding. InterSpeech retainsthe option of returning funds.

CANCELLATION: Cancellations of exhibit booth space must bereceived by email; [email protected]. Refunds, minus an administrative fee of $150 per booth,will be made if cancelled prior to 90 days of the setup date. Norefund will be given for a cancellation made within 90 days of setup day. In case of re or any other causes beyond the controlof InterSpeech 2012 that prevent the show from taking place,this contract will not be binding.

EXHIBITS: The Tradeshow will be comprised of 6’ x 10’ exhibitbooths. All booths will include (1) 6’ skirted table, (2) side chairs,and a one-line identication sign (44” x 7”). The Tradeshowis carpeted.

INSTALLATION AND DISMANTLING:

Hilton Portland & Executive Tower – Portland, OR

Sunday, September 9, 20122:00 pm - 4:30 pm Exhibitor Install

Thursday, September 13, 20124:00 pm – 5:30 pm Exhibitor Dismantle

Dismantling of exhibit booths may begin no earlier than 4:00pm on Thursday and the area must be completely cleared by5:30 pm that same day.

SHIPPING: The Decorator that InterSpeech selects will provideto each Exhibitor, approximately 45 days prior to the show

opening, an Exhibitor Kit that provides complete informationwith shipping instructions and forms for all services neededduring the installation, show period, and removal of exhibitbooths. Exhibitors needing information prior to receiving theofcial Exhibitor Kit should contact the General Contractordirectly at 503.244.4294.

EXHIBITOR REGISTRATION: Registration to InterSpeech 2012is not included with the booth. 2 exhibitor name badges areprovided on a complimentary basis.

USE OF SPACE: Exhibitors shall not assign, share or sublet any

space without written consent of InterSpeech 2012. Care mustbe taken that no display extends more than 8’ above the oor,or interferes with the view of other Exhibitors. Noticeablenoise produced from operation of any equipment or apparatusis not permitted.

FOOD & BEVERAGE POLICY: No food or beverage may be broughtfrom an outside source. If you wish to serve anything from yourbooth, please contact the InterSpeech 2012 conference plannerto discuss what arrangements, if any, can be made through HiltonPortland & Executive Tower.

LIABILITY: InterSpeech 2012 and the Hilton Portland &Executive Tower will not be held responsible for the safetyof Exhibitor’s property from theft, re, damages, accidentor other causes. Exhibitor agrees to protect, save and holdInterSpeech 2012 and the Hilton Portland & Executive Towerand all agents and employees thereof (hereafter collectivelycalled “indemnities”) forever harmless for any damages orcharges imposed for violations of any law or ordinance,whether occasioned by the negligence of the Exhibitor orthose operating under the Exhibitor. Further, Exhibitor shallat all times protect, indemnify, save and hold harmlessthe indemnities against and from any and all losses, costs(including attorney’s fees), damages, liability or expense arisingfrom or out of or by reason of any accident of bodily injuryor other occurrence to any person or persons, including theExhibitor, its agents, employees and business invitee whicharises from or out of or by reason of said Exhibitor’s occupancyand use of the Tradeshow premises or a part thereof.

SAFETY REGULATIONS: Exhibitors must adhere to all municipaland state laws, rules and regulations. No combustible decorationsmay be used at any time; all drapes, table coverings and othermaterials must comply with re department regulations.

SECURITY (INSIDE AND OUTSIDE): The Tradeshow is beingheld in the Exhibition Hall, and security will not be providedwhen the Tradeshow closes. Neither InterSpeech 2012 norHilton Portland & Executive Tower can be held responsible forany lost, damaged or stolen exhibit materials. Please take thenecessary precautions each day for safeguarding your exhibitmaterials. Hilton Portland & Executive Tower recommendsremoving valuable materials when not at your booth.

FAILURE TO OCCUPY SPACE: Space not occupied by the close

of the exhibit installation period as specied in these rules andregulations will be forfeited by the Exhibitor. This space may beresold, reassigned or used by the Tradeshow Manager.

SHOW CANCELLATION: If the Conference or Tradeshowis cancelled due to circumstances beyond the control of InterSpeech 2012, InterSpeech 2012 will not be held liable forany expenses incurred by the Exhibitor beyond the rental costof the booth space.



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SELECTION OF EXHIBITORS: Only rms and organizations

whose services and products are appropriately related to thepurpose of InterSpeech 2012 shall be permitted to exhibit.InterSpeech 2012 reserves the right to decline or prohibitany exhibit which in its sole judgment is inappropriate, thisreservation being all inclusive as to person, things, printedmatter, products and conduct.

LIABILITY INSURANCE: The organizer provides generalguard service and third party insurance at the exhibitionsite. Equipment and all related display materials installedby exhibitors are not insured by the organizer and they will,under no circumstances, be liable for any loss damage ordestruction caused to equipment, goods or property belongingto exhibitors. The exhibitor agrees to be responsible forhimself, his property, his employees and agents by purchasingfull and comprehensive insurance and shall not hold theorganizer liable for any and all damage claims arising fromtheft and perils usually covered by a re and extended-coverageinsurance policy.

The Local Organizing Committee has the fnal decision as to theacceptability of displays. Exhibitors are not to share any spaceallotted to them with others without prior written consentby the Project Manager. The organizer reserves the right toalter the general layout or limit the space allotted to eachexhibitor, postpone the exhibition or transfer it to another siteif unforeseen circumstances warrant such action. Should anycontingency prevent the holding of the exhibition the organizerwill not be held liable for expenses incurred other than the costof exhibit space rental fees.

All exhibits must avoid blocking the aisle, obstructing adjoiningbooths, damaging the premises or the leased equipment.Exhibitors are kindly requested to allow sufcient see-throughareas which ensure clear views of surrounding exhibits. Instandard booths the building height will be restricted (detailsto be included in the Technical Manual). Exhibitors areresponsible for the cost and execution of the design installationand delivery of their display to (and its removal from) theexhibition site. Flammable materials are not to be used.

Equipment displayed or demonstrated must be installed with

strict adherence to safety measures. Exhibitors undertaketo observe the timetable designated for completion of theirdisplay before the exhibition opening and its dismantlingat the closing of the exhibition. No dismantling or packingof the display is allowed before the designated hour. It isthe exhibitor’s responsibility to pack and remove or consignfor shipment all items of value prior to leaving their exhibitunattended otherwise the organizer will arrange for theirremoval at the exhibitor’s risk and expenses. Exhibitors areobliged to ensure that their stands are permanently staffedduring the exhibition opening hours.

Payment is to be made in accordance with the conditionsof payment on the Exhibition Application Form. Should theexhibitor fail to make a payment on time the organizer isentitled to terminate the contract, withdraw conrmation of

acceptance and make other arrangements for the stand orseek compensation for nonfullment of contract. Participationby the exhibitor is dependent upon compliance with all rulesregulations and conditions stated herein.

Access to the exhibition is authorized on presentation of abadge issued by the organizer. Exhibitors’ badges will not bemailed in advance and may be collected from the ExhibitionManager’s desk. The organizer ensures daily cleaning of theaisles. Exhibitors are responsible for the cleaning of their stands

The provision of refreshments for participants by exhibitorsis only permitted if the catering regulations of the exhibitionbuilding concerned are observed. Exhibition areas andttings made available to exhibitors must be handed backin their original condition. In case of damage or loss of

rental equipment or damage to areas occupied, repair andreplacement will be charged to the exhibitor. Any specialdecoration or ttings must be submitted to the organizer forprior authorization.

Advertising panels and displays are not permitted outsidethe exhibition areas allotted to exhibitors. The organizer willnot approve stands which do not comply with the acceptedstandards until the necessary changes have been made.

13th Annual Conference of the

International Speech Communication Association



www.InterSpeech2012.org

Thank you for your support of

International interaction among a myriad of scientic disciplines is essential to better understand

spoken language processing and advance its technologies.

To apply for a sponsorship or exhibition

booth, please complete the online application.





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