2012 Sponsorship and Exhibition Packages
The conference is hosted by the Institute of Work Psychology (IWP), an internationally renowned research centre focusing on work psychology, organizational behaviour and human resource management, based at the University of Sheffield Management School. This conference follows our extremely successful events in 2008 and 2010 which each attracted over 200 delegates from 36 different countries. Once again this conference has been publicised worldwide and we have received a large number of high-quality submissions. The peer-reviewed scholarly programme put together in conjunction with our distinguished International Advisory board is now available for download at: http://conference.iwp.dept.shef.ac.uk/programme/scholarly . We anticipate an audience of some 200 delegates for whom this will be a major showcase for their research and a unique networking opportunity.
Three internationally recognised keynote speakers have been confirmed for the conference: Professor Gilad Chen, University of Maryland; Professor Sharon Parker, University of Western Australia; and Professor Talya Bauer, Portland State University. In addition, we will also have a panel-based keynote from the business world including key business figures who we will be announcing soon.
A series of nine half day workshops will be delivered on Tuesday 26th June. Topics include: innovation in the workplace; the value of values; working effectively with others; 21st century careers; positive psychological resources; workplace bullying; systematic literature reviewing; tips for postgraduates and early career psychologist; and, statistics. These workshops will be a marriage of academic theory and reliable work place practices.
A workshop for postgraduate and early career researchers (PECE) will involve interactive sessions with leading academics, including our keynote speakers, on topics such as publishing, career management, and research funding.
The event will also stimulate discussion, provide an opportunity for companies to promote their own business in a relaxed atmosphere, and showcase the work of the Institute which offers a wide range of cutting-edge HR solutions to businesses.
A variety of sponsorship and exhibition packages are available and detailed below. Those still available are illustrated as such. Should the options listed not quite meet your needs, please feel free to contact Merryn McGregor for further discussion on the details below:
Merryn McGregor
Business Development Manager
Phone: 00 44 (0)114 222 3226
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Headline Sponsors
Cost = Circa £3,500
Each package to include:
- The words “Proudly sponsored by (your organisation)” will appear on the front cover of the registration documents, enabling you to have your name and brand linked with the conference well before it starts.
- Your company name and logo will appear on all future print runs of the advertising materials e.g. flyers, posters, e-shots and press advertisements. This will include circulation at many national and international events, and IWP events.
- Your logo / name on materials that will be distributed at our series of Business sessions. Coverage to c.300 commercial organisations.
- The inclusion of your logo on the conference web pages with hyperlink.
- Your name and logo will appear on the front cover of the conference programme. Also the opportunity for a full-page advert in the programme (artwork to be supplied by company).
- Your publicity posters/banners will be prominently displayed at the welcome reception, to be held at DLI Piper offices and the opportunity of a short address during this function.
- The inclusion of “Proudly sponsored by (your organisation)” on the conference banner displayed in the main conference reception.
- Prominent signage displayed in the main conference rooms during all presentations (roller banners to be supplied by the sponsoring organisation(s).
- Your sponsorship will be acknowledged in the introduction to each keynote speech.
- During the plenary sessions a PowerPoint slide will be shown at breaks and prior to sessions showing your organisation as a sponsor.
- 2x Complimentary registrations to the conference, which can be split into four one day passes.
- 4x half day registrations to pre conference workshops or two full day registrations to pre conference workshops – Unlimited Invitations to the welcome reception in DLA Piper offices.
- 2 Invitations to the conference dinner at Cutlers Hall.
- Your organisation’s brochure or flyer will be included in the conference delegates pack.
- The opportunity to have a trade display or exhibition booth during the conference (supplied by the sponsor).
Pre-conference Workshop Sponsor:
Kennedys
For more information about Kennedys, please see our 2012 Confirmed Sponsors and Exhibitors web page here.
Gala Event Sponsor
The 2012 Conference Gala evening will take place on Wednesday 27th June at the Cutlers Hall, Sheffield. This Grade II listed building is the most prestigious venue in Sheffield. The evening will include a three course formal sit down meal, with accompanying music e.g. string quartet, brass band, live band (to be confirmed). There will be opportunity for networking.
Cost = Circa £1,200
Package to include:
- Your organisation’s brochure in the delegate satchel.
- Acknowledgement in the conference programme, on the conference website and prominent signage throughout the venue.
- Opportunity for brief address at event.
- 4 tickets for you and your guests to Gala event.
Wine Reception Sponsor:
DLA Piper
For more information on DLA Piper please see our 2012 Sponsors and Exhibitors web page here.
Exhibition
Cost = £420 per space
Each package to include:
- Prominent space outside the main speaker’s room with traffic flowing through for other exhibition stands, formal poster sessions, tea and coffee stations, lunch station 2 and the main keynotes.
- One 6ft long covered table.
- Area for shelving and display stands.
- Your company logo on the exhibitor area of the conference web site.
- Acknowledgement in the conference programme.
- 1x stand pass to include:
- Access to IWP Conference 2012
- Refreshments and lunch
Advertisements
Cost = £500 per full A4 page / £300 per half A4 page / £175 per quarter A4 page
Each package to include:
- Full page advert in conference programme.
- Finished artwork is to be supplied by the sponsor.
- Special positions available on request at a negotiable extra cost.
Best Paper Award Sponsor:
Cambridge Scholars
For more information on Cambridge Scholars please see our2012 Sponsors and Exhibitors web page here.
Best Student Paper Award Sponsor:
Emerald
For more information on Emerald please see our 2012 Sponsors and Exhibitors web page page here.
Stationary Sponsor
Cost = No Charge
Package to include:
- Pads of paper and pens branded with your organisation’s name and logo can be included in the delegate satchels.
- There is no charge for this sponsorship opportunity but all stock must be provided by the sponsor.
Delegate Inserts
Cost = 0.50 pence per insert page
Each package to include:
- Inserts to be included in delegate satchels.
- Organisation to provide minimum of 240 inserts.