WHAT IS THE RMTC?

The Industry’s Choice Event!The strongest and most relevant agenda

designed by industry members from throughout the Western Hemisphere,

coupled with an outstanding trade show, will make this the most important event of

the year.

ATTENDEES

Producers, Millers, Traders, Importers, Exporters, Government, Food Handlers,

Rice Wholesalers, Freight/Shippers, Fertilizer Reps, Custom Harvesters, Irrigation, Scientists, Economists and Affiliated Rice Industry Members.

BREAKOUT SESSIONS

Breakout Sessions will feature a variety of leading world industry experts who provide the latest trends and

developments. Sessions are designed to give the speaker a targeted audience.

TRADE SHOW

Come and see the latest ideas and technology relating to: cultivating,

farming, milling, seed, chemicals, banking and many more!

Why should you be part of rMtC 2019?

Why do past attendees return yearly to RMTC?Everybody comes from a different perspective and what happens when they come here is they’re able to connect, they’re able to increase their business; that’s why we see so much business done at this conference.

– Dennis DeLaughterPrincipal, Vantage RM

“It’s an opportunity for us working in the rice community to get together and exchange ideas, I think it’s a unique opportunity for us in the U.S. to share with people from Latin America, Central America…”

- Jose PlazaMercosur Business Lead, RiceTec, Inc.

RMTC 2019 will be hosted at the Marriott in historic New Orleans.

The New Orleans Marriott welcomes you to the Big Easy with contemporary style, award-winning service and an unparalleled location. The hotel is located on Canal Street at the edge of NOLA’s French Quarter.

RMTC attendees can book their rooms early at a discounted rate of $189/night via the RMTC website or while registering for the event.

Details are available on our website: ricemtconvention.com

RMTC is designed for networking - 5 thirty minute coffee breaks, 2 networking

receptions, exhibit space and a program that attracts

leaders in their field

The Mississippi River barging system is a key component of

the U.S. industry serving farmers and merchants from the Gulf of

Mexico to the Bootheel of Missouri

Well over 50% of U.S. rice exports are shipped from the

Port of New Orleans

Rice farming, milling, inspection services, and research stations

are all a short distance from New Orleans

2018 survey results & statistiCs98% of Attendees Indicated

They Would Recommend Others to Attend!

Important Numbers

460 Registered Attendees from

264 Companies Registered from

32 different Countries!25%

11%7%

6%

6%

5%3%2%

25%

Industry Type Attendees

Milling Industry 25%Equipment/Machinery

25%

Other 16%Farmer/Producer 11%Chemicals /Crop Protection

7%

Brokers/Trading 6%

Government/Non-Profit

5%

Research/Education

3%

Logistics 2%

Over 75% of attendees surveyed from 2018 indicated

“Networking” as the main reason for attending the

Convention!“It was a wonderful experience that I would

like to repeat, since it expands our vision and adds value to

our processes of producing rice. Thanks for everything!!”

- 2018 Event Survey Response

NetWork reCeptioN

Thursday, June 6, 2019 5-7 pm• Networking reception amongst booths and foyer• DJ Entertainment• Open Bar• Appetizer stations throughout

On-Site Marketing• Logo & Branding throughout the event• Opportunity to address attendees during the reception• Opportunity to provide handouts or collateral• Complimentary Double booth• Up to 5 Sponsor registrations• One-Page ad space in official convention program

Pre-Event Marketing• Logo on Premier Space of convention website with link• Up to 4 Promo mass email with social media engagement; content provided by sponsor• 4 additional opportunities to post content on official convention Facebook page• Receive list of participants one week before the event

Sponsor Enhancements

Add a 30 Minute Speaking Opportunity

$1,000

Add a Custom Branded Bar with Your Chosen Logo

Add Collateral to the Official Convention Tote Bag

$500

startiNg at $60,500

Make an impression as the Networking Reception Sponsoron Thursday, June 6.

Networking Reception Sponsors can choose from a variety of options to engage attendees throughout the

event

luNCh spoNsor

Each attendee will be provided with a plated 3 course meal.

On-Site Marketing• Opportunity to address attendees 10 minutes before lunch• Opportunity to provide handouts or collateral at lunch• Complimentary Single booth• Up to 4 Sponsor registrations• One-Page ad space in official convention program

Pre-Event Marketing• Logo on Premier Space of convention website with link• Up to 3 Promo mass email with social media engagement; content provided by sponsor• 3 additional opportunities to post content on official convention Facebook page• Receive list of participants one week before the event

Lunch Sponsor Enhancements

Upgrade Your Single Booth to a Double Booth

$1,000

Add a 30 Minute Speaking Opportunity

$1,000

Add a Dinner Sized Disposable Napkin with your Logo to Each

Place Setting $1,000

Add Collateral to the Official Convention Tote Bag

$500

startiNg at $31,000

Make an impression as the Official Lunch Sponsor for Thursday, June 6 or Friday, June 7.

Lunch Sponsors can choose from a variety of options to engage attendees throughout the event

Coffee break

Coffee break stations are set amongst the exhibit booths and are 30 minutes long. Guests can choose from coffee, tea and a variety of cold beverages along with a selection of snacks.

On-Site Marketing• Signage on coffee displays with name • Opportunity to provide collateral during designated times at coffee break stations• Up to 3 sponsor registrations• Half-page ad in official convention program

Pre-Event Marketing• Logo on Premier Space of convention website with link• One Promo mass email with social media engagement; content provided by sponsor• 2 additional opportunities to post content on official convention Facebook page• Receive list of participants one week before the event

coffee break Sponsor Enhancements

Add a Single Booth $1,000

Add a 30 Minute Speaking Opportunity

$2,000

Upgrade to a Full Page Ad in the Final Program

$500

Add Collateral to the Official Convention Tote Bag

$500

startiNg at $16,500

Make an impression as an Official Coffee Sponsor. Opportunities are available on Wednesday, June 5, Thursday, June 6 or Friday, June 7.

Lunch Sponsors can choose from a variety of options to engage attendees throughout the event

speCial spoNsorship opportuNities

à la Carte MarketiNg

With each of the sponsorships below, you will be recognized as Sponsor of the 2019 RMTC and receive one Sponsor registration and badge. Also, your logo will be listed on the homepage of the convention website and in the official convention program.

Enhance your Exhibitor, Sponsor Registration with any of the additional options below:

Official Tote Bag Sponsor:

One Color Log on Official Convention Tote Bag

$3,000

Single Page in Convention Program:

$1,000

Half-Page in Convention Program:

$500

Add Your Collateral to the Convention Tote Bag:

$1,500

Lanyard Sponsor:

Name of Company on Choice of Colored Lanyard Given to Each

Registered Attendee$2,000

30 Minute Speaking Opportunity:

$5,000

eXhibitor opportuNities

Single Booth - $3,500• Hard Booth Walls• One Covered Table• Two Chairs• One Wastebasket• One 120 volt Outlet• One Complimentary Convention Registration• Company Name in B&W on Booth Header

Any additional representative for your organization will pay the discounted “Early Bird Rate” with their stay at the New Orleans Marriott.

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