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The SOLGM Annual Summit and Industry Networking is the annual gathering of local government professionals and decision makers, industry partners who deliver services to local government and central government officials who work closely with the sector. This is the refreshed version of our previously successful SOLGM Annual Conference and is being developed to be more practical, accessible and inclusive to all of those who work in and with the local government sector.

Council delegates are primarily Chief Executives, senior managers and emerging managers from all different local authorities across New Zealand. They attend this annual event to discuss issues of national significance, to explore emerging trends and how they apply in practice and to network with peers, colleagues and industry partners.

ABOUT SOLGM

SOLGM is the national organisation that supports and develops local government professionals by providing access to training, advice and resources. As a membership organisation, SOLGM has over 500 members, primarily senior managers, including Chief Executives, in local government.

We have a stable of training services for our members and for the wider local government sector which supports building capability of staff and managers.

SOLGM is the voice of managers and staff. We understand the importance of providing leadership and guidance on the role of good local government management.

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SOLGM ANNUAL SUMMIT & INDUSTRY NETWORKING

Dates: 3 - 5 November, 2013Venue: Te Papa Tongarewa Museum of New Zealand Wellington, New Zealand

Sunday, 3 November3.00 pm - Opening Ceremony 4.30 pm - Keynote Presentation5.30 pm - Simpson Grierson Welcome Cocktail Function

Monday, 4 November7.45 am - Official Opening of the Industry Networking Zone & Breakfast8.45 am - Summit Morning Sessions (includes morning tea break)12.30 pm- Lunch & Networking2.00 pm - Summit Afternoon Sessions (includes afternoon tea break)6.00 pm - Awarding of the Local Government Excellence Awards7.00 pm - Conference Drinks & Dinner

Tuesday, 5 November8.30 am - Summit Morning Sessions (includes morning tea break)1.00 pm- Lunch & Networking2.00 pm - Summit Afternoon Sessions (includes afternoon tea break)4.00 pm - Official Closing of the Summit4.15 pm - Melbourne Cup Networking Function (Industry Networking Zone)6.00 pm - Ends

*schedule is subject to change, please refer to SOLGM Annual Summit website for latest schedule

Managing the GapTheme of the SOLGM Annual Summit 2013

It is a time of change for local government - a theme that seems to be recurring every year. But this year, it is probably more complex than ever. Local government professionals have more questions than answers and most likely are still grappling with the changes of the new legislation, along with other things such as preparing for the upcoming elections, finding ways to address workforce issues and delivering services for less.

The programme will focus on: • Enhancing management capability and leadership• Understanding workforce issues and emerging trends• Identifying future scenarios for local government• Sharing knowledge• Creating professional networks

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283 People attended the conference 30 Local Government Chief Executives present 59 Out of the 78 local councils were represented.

Organisations Present

.id (informed decisions)Adecco Personnel LimitedAshburton District CouncilAuckland CouncilAuckland Tourism, Events and Economic DevelopmentAuckland TransportAudit New ZealandBrandNewBrookfields LawyersBuller District CouncilBully Boy LtdCAMMSCasalar SoftwareChatham Islands CouncilChristchurch City CouncilCity Care LtdCity of BendCivic AssuranceCivicaClutha District CouncilCPG New Zealand LtdDeloitteDepartment of ConservationDepartment of Internal AffairsDesktop Imaging LtdDowner New ZealandDry Crust CommunicationsDunedin City CouncilFar North District CouncilGHD LimitedGiblin GroupGore District CouncilGrant Thornton

Hamilton City CouncilHastings District CouncilHauraki District CouncilHawkes Bay Regional CouncilHorowhenua District CouncilHurunui District CouncilHutt City CouncilIAS New ZealandID Media LtdInfocouncil Pty LtdINGENIUMInvercargill City CouncilJLTKaipara District CouncilKapiti Coast District CouncilKawerau District CouncilLeadership Development CentreLocal Government Managers AssociationLocal Government New ZealandLocalise Pty LimitedLongreach Regional CouncilLocal Government OnlineManawatu District CouncilMarlborough District CouncilMartinJenkinsMasterton District CouncilMatamata-Piako District CouncilMediaweb LtdMeeting and Governance Solutions LimitedMorrison LowMWH NZ LTD

Napier City CouncilNCSNelson City CouncilNew Plymouth District CouncilNew Zealand Post GroupNorthland Regional CouncilNZ Productivity CommissionOffice of the Auditor-GeneralOpotiki District CouncilOpus International Consultants LtdOtago Regional CouncilPalmerston North City CouncilParticipate LtdPorirua City CouncilPwCQJumpersQualicom Beach CouncilQueenstown Lakes District CouncilQVRangitikei District CouncilReveraRiskpoolRotorua District CouncilRuapehu District CouncilSelwyn District CouncilSheffield North IslandSimpson GriersonSouth Taranaki District Council

South Waikato District CouncilSouthland District CouncilStrategic Pay LimitedStratford District CouncilTararua District CouncilTask ExchangeTasman District CouncilTaupo District CouncilTaxTeamTechnologyOneTennant New ZealandThe Johnson GroupThe Skills OrganisationTimaru District CouncilUpper Hutt City CouncilVictoria UniversityVolunteering New ZealandWaikato District CouncilWaikato Regional CouncilWaimakariri District CouncilWaipa District CouncilWairoa District CouncilWaitaki District CouncilWaitomo District CouncilWanganui District CouncilWellington City CouncilWest Coast Regional CouncilWestern Bay of Plenty District CouncilWestland District CouncilWhakatane District Council

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Chief ExecutiveCommunity Services ManagerSupport Services and Environment Group ManagerPolicy ManagerInfrastructure Group ManagerDirector Business Development ServicesParks, Recreation and Tourism ManagerGroup Manager Engineering ServicesProperty AdviserDirector Planning & Regulatory ServicesIwi Liaison OfficerChief of StaffSector ManagerDeputy Chief ExecutiveAccount Manager

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Strategy & Development Manager

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Type of Conference Attendees (Job Titles)

Delegate feedback on Sponsor activities:

“Sponsors were very well treated and interaction with them was pretty good. This was a step change in approach from previous conferences. Sponsors should be very happy.” – Council Chief Executive.

“Contacts and networking during break-out sessions worked very well, particularly with industry.” – Council Delegate

“Networking time and opportunity to meet new people in sector and exhibitors working with the sector is very important at this conference.” – Council Chief Executive

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Here is what a few of the past conference exhibitors and sponsors say about their experience:

As an exhibitor, I found this the best opportunity to meet the decision makers of the councils.

A really good event for sponsor/industry partner

Great networking opportunity, good attendance.

The conference afforded us an excellent opportunity to engage with our target market and to present to them the unique nature of our company, our team, our service and our products.

Our team found the SOLGM conference very friendly, the networking zone worked really well and the SOLGM staff were all very helpful.

Well done to the whole SOLGM team for an excellent showcase.

We are satisfied that the conference helped us with developing our relationships with local government managers.

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Why sponsor the SOLGM Annual Summit and exhibit at the Industry Networking Zone?• Captive audience – provides an ideal opportunity to communicate with Local Government decision makers in one venue.• Brand exposure and visibility – your brand will be promoted to Local Government managers before, during and after the conference.• Gain insights into the Local Government sector – increase your knowledge and understanding of Local Government and its different issues.• Build new business relationships and sustain current ones.• Demonstrate your capabilities.

Raising your profile in the local government sector

As a sponsor of the SOLGM Annual Summit you have the unique opportunity to showcase your company and increase the level of awareness about your products and services to key decision makers in local government. Instead of traveling throughout New Zealand to meet Chief Executives and senior managers in the different local authorities, make the most of the sponsorship and networking activities that we offer to industry partners.

Your company will also be featured in SOLGM communication and marketing activities that not only reaches the Annual Summit delegates, but the general audience of SOLGM -- that is more than five hundred local government professionals and a few hundreds more of individuals who have interest in SOLGM activities.

Five musts to get the most out of your sponsorship:

SPREAD THE WORD. Promote your association with the SOLGM Annual Summit to your local government customers or potential customers

1 SIGN UP EARLY. Register and pay your deposit on time and get brand exposure to the SOLGM network and to those visiting the website as soon as possible

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PLAN. Formulate a marketing strategy to identify ways to make your brand stand out. Think engaging, relevant and memorable. Plan your client meetings during the networking breaks, especially if you have a space in the Industry Networking Zone.

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ENGAGE. Make sure that you have the right people representing your company at the event. They have the knack of networking without being too overwhelming.

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PARTICIPATE. You are there anyway, so why not attend the sessions and learn more about the business of local government. These sessions are open to sponsors & exhibitors.

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PONAMU$15,000 each (3 available)

• Complimentary space in the Industry Networking Zone • 4 Annual Summit registrations including tickets to all social functions• Recognition as Ponamu Sponsor in all Annual Summit communication &

marketing materials and througout the event• Your logo and short company profile on the Annual Summit website with a

link to your own website • Your logo on all Annual Summit banners displayed during the event• Opportunity to deliver a 30-minute presentation in a plenary session (to be

discussed with and approved by the Summit Steering Committee to ensure it fits the programme theme and expectations of the audience)

• Host a table at the Annual Summit Dinner on Monday evening• Your profile on the Annual Summit smartphone application which will be

available free to download for all delegates with iPhone or Android phones• Your profile on social media vehicles used to promote the Annual Summit • Two email newsletters to SOLGM database (to be discussed and approved by

SOLGM National Office)*• Two email newsletters to SOLGM Annual Summit Delegates (one pre-Summit

and one post-Summit)*• Guest posts on the SOLGM Annual Summit Thought Leadership Blog

sponsorship packages

KAURI$10,000 each (3 available)

• Complimentary space in the Industry Networking Zone • 2 Annual Summit registrations including tickets to all social function• Recognition as Kauri Sponsor in all Annual Summit communication &

marketing materials and throughout the event• Your logo and short company profile on the Annual Summit website with a

link to your own website • Your logo on all Annual Summit banners displayed during the event• Opportunity to deliver a 30-minute presentation in a workshop session

(to be discussed with and approved by the Summit Steering Committee to ensure it fits the programme theme and expectations of the audience)

• Your profile on the Annual Summit smartphone application which will be available free to download for all delegates with iPhone or Android phones

• Your profile on social media vehicles used to promote the Annual Summit • One email newsletter to SOLGM database *• Two email newsletters to SOLGM Annual Summit Delegates (one pre-Summit

and one post-Summit) *• Guest posts on the SOLGM Annual Summit Thought Leadership Blog

* Details to be discussed further with SOLGM National Office

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RIMU$7,500 each

• Complimentary space in the Industry Networking Zone• 2 Annual Summit registrations including tickets to all social functions• Recognition as Rimu Sponsor in all Annual Summit communication &

marketing materials and throughout the event• Your logo and short company profile on the Annual Summit website with a

link to your own website • Your logo on all Annual Summit banners displayed during the event• Your profile on the Annual Summit smartphone application which will be free

to download for all delegates with iPhone or Android phones • Your profile on social media vehicles used to promote the Annual Summit • Two email newsletters to SOLGM Annual Summit Delegates (one pre-Summit

and one post-Summit)*• Guest posts on the SOLGM Annual Summit Thought Leadership Blog

Conference Dinner$8,000 (1 available)

• Recognition as Conference Dinner Sponsor in all Annual Summit communication & marketing materials and throughout the event

• Opportunity to speak at the dinner or deliver a fun event during the dinner (to be approved by the steering committee)

• Your logo and short company profile on the Annual Summit website with a link to your own website

• Your logo on all Annual Summit banners displayed during the event• Host a table at the Annual Summit dinner with your option to invite

delegates to join your table prior to the event• Your profile on the Annual Summit smartphone application which will be free

to download for all delegates with iPhone or Android phones • Your profile on social media vehicles used to promote the Annual Summit • Your logo on the Annual Summit Dinner menu• Guest posts on the SOLGM Annual Summit Thought Leadership Blog

Espresso Coffee Bar$5,000 (1 available)

• Recognition as a Sponsor in all Annual Summit communication & marketing materials and throughout the event

• Branded coffee cart with your logo• Your logo on all Annual Summit banners displayed during the event• Your profile on the Annual Summit smartphone application which will be free

to download for all delegates with iPhone or Android phones • Your profile on social media vehicles used to promote the Annual Summit • Your logo and short company profile on the Annual Summit website with a

link to your own website• Guest posts on the SOLGM Annual Summit Thought Leadership Blog

Industry Networking Zone Opening & Breakfast $ 3,000 (1 available) • Monday 7.45 am - 8.45 am

• Recognition as a Sponsor in all Annual Summit communication & marketing materials and throughout the event

• Naming rights to the Industry Networking Zone Opening & Breakfast • Opportunity to speak during the sponsored break at the Industry

Networking Zone (Monday morning)• Sponsor supplied banners displayed in the Industry Networking Zone near

the buffet tables• Your profile on the Annual Summit smartphone application which will be free

to download for all delegates with iPhone or Android phones • Your profile on social media vehicles used to promote the Annual Summit • Your logo and short company profile on the Annual Summit website with a

link to your own website• Your logo on all Annual Summit banners displayed during the event• Guest posts on the SOLGM Annual Summit Thought Leadership Blog

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Melbourne Cup Networking Activity ($5,000) 1 available • Tuesday 4.15 pm - 6.00 pm

• Recognition as a Sponsor in all Annual Summit communication & marketing materials and throughout the event

• Opportunity to speak during the activity (Tuesday afternoon) at the Industry Networking Zone

• Your signage/banner displayed in the Industry Networking Zone near the buffet tables

• Your profile on the Annual Summit smartphone application which will be free to download for all delegates with iPhone or Android phones

• Your profile on social media vehicles used to promote the Annual Summit • Your logo on the Annual Summit website with a link to your own website• Your logo on all Annual Summit banners displayed during the event• Opportunity to create increase your profile and branding by having activities

linked to the afternoon’s theme (to be discussed with the committee)• Guest posts on the SOLGM Annual Summit Thought Leadership Blog

Pads & Pens$3,000 (1 available)

• Recognition as a Sponsor in all Annual Summit communication & marketing materials and throughout the event

• Your logo on pads & pens• Your profile on the Annual Summit smartphone application which will be free

to download for all delegates with iPhone or Android phones • Your profile on social media vehicles used to promote the Annual Summit • Your logo and short company profile on the Annual Summit website with a

link to your own website• Your logo on all Annual Summit banners displayed during the event• If you are providing the pads & pens, the $3,000 will be waived. This must

be discussed with the organiser first.• Guest posts on the SOLGM Annual Summit Thought Leadership Blog

Monday Morning Tea or Tuesday Morning Tea$2,500 (2 available)

• Recognition as a Sponsor in all Annual Summit communication & marketing materials and before and after the sponsored tea break

• Opportunity to speak during the sponsored break at the Industry Networking Zone

• Sponsor supplied banners displayed in the Industry Networking Zone near the buffet tables

• Your profile on the Annual Summit smartphone application which will be free to download for all delegates with iPhone or Android phones

• Your profile on social media vehicles used to promote the Annual Summit • Your logo and short company profile on the Annual Summit website with a

link to your own website• Your logo on all Annual Summit banners displayed during the event • Guest posts on the SOLGM Annual Summit Thought Leadership Blog

Monday Lunch or Tuesday Lunch($3,000 each) 2 available

• Recognition as a Sponsor in all Annual Summit communication & marketing materials

• Recognition as the Sponsor before and after the sponsored lunch• Opportunity to speak during the sponsored break at the Industry

Networking Zone• Sponsor supplied banners displayed in the Industry Networking Zone near

the buffet tables• Your profile on the Annual Summit smartphone application which will be free

to download for all delegates with iPhone or Android phones • Your profile on social media vehicles used to promote the Annual Summit • Your logo and short company profile on the Annual Summit website with a

link to your own website• Your logo on all Annual Summit banners displayed during the event

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Name Badge Sponsor$2,000 (1 available)

• Your logo on the name badge• Your profile on the conference app which will be available to all delegates • Your profile on social media vehicles used to promote the Summit

(Facebook, Twitter, LInkedIN) • Your logo on the conference website with a link to your own website or

contact• Your logo on all conference banners during the event• Opportunity to provide branded lanyard

The Industry Networking Zone is our version of a trade expo. The Industry Networking Zone is set up to have a more welcoming and inviting atmosphere for conversations among delegates and exhibitors to take place.

The walls between spaces are waist level to allow even neighbors to interact and engage with one another. There is only one centre panel that serves as a back wall which can be printed with your own design (if you choose that option). The walls are white to complement the look and feel of the space.

To make the space work for you, think of ways to stand out from the crowd, activities that will draw people to your space, and make sure you have the right representatives to engage with delegates.

Every exhibitor in the Industry Networking Zone will receive the following benefits:

• Your profile on the Annual Summit smartphone application which will be free to download for all delegates with iPhone or Android phones

• Your profile on social media vehicles used to promote the Annual Summit • Your logo and short company profile on the Exhibitors Page on the Annual

Summit website with a link to your own website• Guest posts on the SOLGM Annual Summit Thought Leadership Blog

$5,000 package includes:• Furniture and your branding/design printed on the centre panel• 2 Annual Summit registrations including tickets to all social functions

$4,000 Package• Your branding/design printed on the centre panel• 1 Annual Summit registration including tickets to all social functions

$3,000 (4 available)• Space only • 1 Annual Summit registration including tickets to all social functions

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How to Register Terms and Conditions

Complete the Industry Networking Application Form.

Download the PDF form here

Click here to fill out the online application form

Sponsors and networking zone participants will be required to pay a 50% deposit upon confirmation of the sponsorship. Your sponsorship entitlements will not commence until 50% deposit has been received. Deposits are non-refundable. The balance of payment must be received no later than 30 July 2013.

Contact

Paul WalkerConference ManagerConvention Management New Zealand Ltd+64 9 835 1532paul@cmnzl.co.nz

Janice NadewMembership & Communications ManagerSOLGM+64 4 978 1288jnadew@solgm.org.nz

Payment

Your invoice will be issued once we receive your completed application form. Please read the invoice carefully and make sure that your payment is made to the SOLGM 2013 account which is different from your normal SOLGM National Office Account

What’s Next

Once we have received you completed Industry Networking Application form, we will send you an invoice for payment. We require that at least a 50% deposit is paid before we can start your sponsorship entitlements including finalising your booking of a space in the Industry Networking Zone.

You will receive the Industry Networking Kit which will contain information on key dates and milestones. Please make sure you keep this handy and more importantly, share this information with your marketing, communications, branding, or sponsorship person and your team that will attend the Annual Summit.

Delegate RegistrationsYour package may entitle you to free Annual Summit registration.

As a sponsor or exhibitor, you are entitled to the ‘Sponsor/Exhibitor’ Registration Rate if you require additional tickets. This is different and substantially lower than a Private Sector Registration. Private Sector Registrations are for those individuals who work in private sector companies who are not sponsors or exhibitors of the SOLGM Annual Summit.