SPONSORSHIP HANDBOOK

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The 2017 VET CEO Conference will provide a unique networking platform for the top level of management staff from Registered Training Organisations (RTOs) across the country. The 2017 VET CEO Conference will provide an opportunity for organisations and individuals to showcase products and services to a targeted market of CEOs and senior business management.

Sponsorship benefits are geared toward a return on investment, and for the sponsoring organisation, include opportunities to:

• Meet and build relationships with key decision makers in the VET industry

• Promote and increase brand awareness

• Communicate directly with a targeted audience

• Generate fantastic leads

• Launch new products and services to existing and potential clients

• Keep up-to-date with industry trends

• Receive valuable feedback from the sector

W HY S P O N S O R TH E 2 0 1 7 V E T C E O C O N F E R E N C E ?

The 2017 VET CEO Conference is expected to attract more than 100 delegates from across Australia.

The 2017 VET CEO Conference is an exclusive forum for CEOs and senior business leaders to come together and hear from leading industry experts and to engage in discussions with like-minded individuals.

The event will be tailored to content that is directly relevant to:

• CEOs of Registered Training Organisations

• Owners of Registered Training Organisations

W H O W I L L B E AT TE N D I N G ?

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Disclaimer: No applications will be accepted without full payment. The entitlements in this document are offered on the basis that the sponsor receives confirmation from the Marketing, Conference & Events Manager before 17 March 2017. All information is correct at time of publication. Velg Training reserves the right to amend these packages subject to changes in the program format. Upon completion of the sponsorship application form, you are entering into a legal agreement.

Catering: Each sponsorship option clearly indicates the included catering. Please read carefully how many representatives are catered for. Additional staff representatives manning the exhibition display or wishing to attend sessions will incur additional charges.

Terms & Conditions

PLATINUM SPONSOR

INVESTMENT - $10,500

PRE EVENT:• Organisation logo on Velg

Training's website until 5 June 2017

• Organisation profile (max. 200 words) listed on Velg Training's website until 5 June 2017

• An announcement as the Platinum Sponsor in one edition of Velg Training's eNews (circulation to 33,000+), with link to preferred URL

• Sponsorship announcement sent to National RTO Network LinkedIn Group members and posted as a discussion item, with link to preferred URL or LinkedIn Company Page (reach 12,000+)

• Announcement of sponsorship tweet on the @velgtraining Twitter account using event hashtag #2017VCC (reach 2,600+)

• Promotional tweet, extending a product or service offer on the @velgtraining Twitter account using the event hashtag #2017VCC (reach 2,600+)

• Opportunity for promotion through pre-conference

Sponsor donated prize giveaways

DURING EVENT:• Skirted trestle table and two

chairs

• Full Conference registrations for three delegates (including all catering and networking function)

• Half-price Conference registration for one additional delegate

• Complimentary entry to the Networking function for two additional representatives

• free standing banner (provided by the sponsoring organisation) to be displayed in a prominent position in the presenting room for the duration of the Conference

• Flyer drop on all seats in the opening speech (to be distributed by sponsoring organisation)

• Acknowledgement by Velg Training as the Platinum Sponsor of the event

• Conference satchel inserts (to

be supplied by the sponsoring organisation and limited to two inserts. One satchel insert is equivalent to a single A4 double-sided page or a single promotional item. All satchel inserts are subject to approval by the organising committee)

POST EVENT:• Sponsor to receive relevant

photographs of the event

• Sponsor will receive a Sponsorship Certificate acknowledging their generous support of the 2017 VET CEO Conference

• Article in Velg Training's eNews thanking you for your sponsorship, with link to your preferred URL (circulation to 33,000+)

• One promotional article in a post-conference edition of Velg Training's eNews

1 PACKAGE AVAILABLE

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SPONSORS WILL BENEFIT FROM ADVERTISING AND PROMOTION IN THE LEAD UP TO THE EVENT AS WELL AS POST EVENT COVERAGE.

Sponsorship Payment: Payment options are outlined on the Sponsorship Application & Payment Form. We accept Electronic Funds Transfer or credit card. Velg Training will issue a paid tax invoice upon receipt of payment. All prices are in Australian dollars and include GST.

*Cancellation Policy: Cancellations must be made in writing to, and acknowledged by, the Marketing, Conference & Events Manager. Cancellations (with deposit kept) will only be granted if notice of cancellation of sponsorship is given by no later than the 17 March 2017. Cancellations (with 50% of total sponsorship option kept) will only be granted no later than the 28 April 2017. Cancellations received before the 17 March 2017 will be entitled to a full refund, less an administration fee of 10% of the total sponsorship option chosen. After this date no refunds will apply.

H OW TO B E C O M E A S P O N S O RTo submit an application, complete and return the sponsorship form, including payment details. Sponsorship opportunities are limited - returning an application form does not guarantee a place.

Once the application form has been received, the Marketing, Conference & Events Manager will send a confirmation email, including a paid tax invoice and full details of entitlements. Full payment is required at time of application.

K E Y DATE S

Sponsorship applications close: 17 March 2017

Payment due: at time of application

Cancellation (deposit kept by Velg Training) will be accepted up to: 17 March 2017

Cancellation (50% of total sponsorship option kept by Velg Training) will be accepted up to: 28 April 2017

Conference date: 2 June 2017

TRADE SPONSOR

INVESTMENT - $5,500

9 PACKAGES AVAILABLEPRE EVENT:

• Organisation logo on Velg Training's website until 5 June 2017

• Organisation profile (max. 50 words) listed on Velg Training's website until 5 June 2017

• An announcement as the Trade Sponsor in one edition of Velg Training's eNews (circulation to 33,000+), with link to preferred URL

• Announcement of sponsorship tweet on the @velgtraining Twitter account using event hashtag #2017VCC (reach 2,600+)

• Opportunity for promotion through pre-conference

Sponsor donated prize giveaways

DURING EVENT:• Skirted trestle table and two

chairs

• Catering for one staff monitoring the trade (this includes attendance at any of the Conference sessions)

• Attendance at the Networking Function for your trade monitor

• Conference satchel inserts (to be supplied by the sponsoring organisation and limited to one insert. One satchel insert is equivalent to a single A4 double-sided page or a single

promotional item. All satchel inserts are subject to approval by the organising committee)

• Acknowledgement as a Sponsor at the conference

• Half-price Conference registration for one additional delegate

POST EVENT:• Sponsor to receive relevant

photographs of the event

• Sponsor will receive a Sponsorship Certificate acknowledging their generous support of the 2017 VET CEO Conference

Member (50% discount)

Mobile:

Description of the product or service you would like to promote at the Conference:

Work phone:

Email this form to events@velgtraining.com (Attention: Dimity Redcliffe)

SPONSORSHIP APPLICATION & PAYMENT FORM

Organisation name:

Contact name:

Position:

Postal address:

Suburb:

State: Postcode:

Email: Website:

Work fax:

Sponsorship package/s (tick appropriate boxe/s)

Platinum Sponsor: $10,500

Additional delegates

TOTAL Amount payable for sponsorship (including all additional delegates) $

PAYMENTPayment by EFT

Attach a copy of the EFT remittance to the application form and return to Velg Training

Bank Name: Queensland Country Credit Union Account Name: Velg Training Pty Ltd BSB Number: 704-640 Account Number: 681369

Visa Mastercard

Credit Card Number:

Cardholder’s Name:

Expiry Date:

Signature:

Payment by Visa or Mastercard

TERMS & CONDITIONS

I have read and accepted the Terms & Conditions (located on pg 3) for the 2017VET CEO Conference

Signed: Date:

CONTACT: Dimity Redcliffe, Marketing, Conference & Events ManagerP 07 3866 0888 1/52 Jeffcott Street, Wavell Heights Qld 4012events@velgtraining.com velgtraining.com

© Velg Training 2017

All prices shown are GST inclusive

Non-member (50% discount)

Trade Sponsor: $5,500