Maximize your company’s visibility, make new contacts and reach your target audience at AGA’s Internal Control & Fraud Conference. This event focuses on management’s responsibility for ensuring a good system of internal control and the role of accountability professionals to minimize the risk of fraud, waste and abuse. Leaders in government and private industry will discuss the latest discovery techniques, lessons learned and how governments are cooperating to improve services to citizens.
 

Become a sponsor to gain visibility and showcase your commitment to the financial management profession. We offer a wide range of sponsorship opportunities that enable your organization to stand out and gain a competitive edge.
 

Value-Added Benefits—Each Sponsor Receives the Following Benefits:

• Complimentary tabletop exhibit—greet and interact with attendees during breakfasts, breaks and networking events!

• Complimentary half-page ad in the official conference program

• Logo in the sponsor ‘thank you’ banner ad—enjoy the corporate recognition that comes from having your company name on each page of the conference website.

• Recognition in the conference promotional brochure (if confirmed before printing).

• Recognition in the official conference program (if confirmed before printing)—includes company description, full-color logo and contact information.

• Acknowledgement during the opening general session.

• Logo prominently displayed on special sponsor “thank you” signage.

• Recognition in the sponsor appreciation section of the conference website.

• Pre- and post-conference registration mailing lists in Excel format (one-time use).

• Special name badge ribbons denoting sponsorship level for company representatives to wear at the conference.

Platinum Level

Welcome Reception                             $10,500

If your company’s goal is to reach all of the attendees at AGA’s Internal Control & Fraud Conference, sponsoring the Welcome Reception is the way to achieve it. This event offers a high-profile, noncompetitive opportunity to network with current and future customers. The Welcome Reception is an attendee favorite and offers the chance to relax and network with colleagues and friends. Additional benefits include:

• Guaranteed spot on the conference technical committee—help shape the agenda by coordinating education sessions and selecting speakers!

• Four complimentary conference registrations.

• Premier placement of company logo on reception signage.

• Beverage napkins printed with your company logo.

• Drink tickets printed with your company logo.

• Special lighting illuminating your logo in the room.

• Opportunity to insert one promotional item into the conference bags.

Tote Bags                                            $10,500

A walking advertisement for your company! The bags are a favorite with all conference attendees and get long-lasting use and exposure beyond the conference. No other item will reinforce your organization’s name recognition better. Additional benefits include:

• Guaranteed spot on the conference technical committee—help shape the agenda by coordinating education sessions and selecting speakers!

• Four complimentary conference registrations.

• Logo prominently displayed on the tote bags along with AGA logo.

• Opportunity to insert one promotional item into the conference bags.

Gold Level

Luncheon                                             $8,500

Capture the crowd of government financial managers as they meet each day in a relaxing atmosphere and take a break from education activities. Additional benefits include:

• Three complimentary conference registrations.

• Opportunity to give brief welcome remarks during the luncheon.

• Opportunity to place promotional items on each seat.

• Premier placement of company logo on Luncheon signage.

• Logo prominently displayed on a large screen at the Luncheon.

• VIP seating—we’ll reserve one table at the front of the room for your registered staff and guests.

Badge Holders                                     $8,500

Badge Holders are printed with your logo on the front and on the back so your company name will never be out of sight. Additional benefits include:

• Three complimentary conference registrations.

• Logo prominently displayed on the badge holders along with the AGA logo.

• Opportunity to insert one promotional item into the conference bags.

Notebooks                                           $8,500

Your logo will be printed on notebooks and inserted into every bag. When attendees get back to their office and review what they’ve learned, your logo will be front and center. Additional benefits include:

• Three complimentary conference registrations.

• Logo prominently displayed on the Notebooks along with the AGA logo.

• Opportunity to insert one promotional item into the conference bags.

Silver Level

Breakfast                                             $6,500

Treat attendees to their first cup of coffee and help them get their day off to the right start! This sponsorship opportunity will generate plenty of appreciation and get attendees energized for networking and learning as they start their day. Additional benefits include:

• Two complimentary conference registrations.

• Premier placement of company logo on Breakfast signage.

• Beverage napkins printed with your company logo.

• Opportunity to insert one promotional item into the conference bags.

Snack Break                              $6,500

Treat attendees to an afternoon beverage or snack and provide a refreshing “pick me up” to carry them through the day. Afternoon breaks are a great time to meet with old friends and colleagues. Your logo will be what everyone sees as they mingle around the food and beverage stations. Additional benefits include:

• Two complimentary conference registrations.

• Premier placement of company logo on Snack Break signage.

• Beverage napkins printed with your company logo.

• Opportunity to insert one promotional item into the conference bags.

Bronze Level

Coffee Break                                        $4,500

Perk up participants! Gain exposure and give attendees that mid-morning boost to get them through their day. Seize this opportunity to network with customers one-on-one. Coffee Breaks take place in the exhibit area each day. Offer a prize giveaway during the break, for extra exposure! Additional benefits include:

• One complimentary conference registration.

• Premier placement of company logo on Coffee Break signage.

• Beverage napkins printed with your company logo.

• Opportunity to insert one promotional item into the conference bags.

Other Promotional Opportunities

Bag Stuffers                                        $400

Even if you cannot attend, get your message in the bag! One promotional item of your choice will be inserted into every conference bag. You can publicize an upcoming event, promote a new product or draw traffic to your booth. Just provide copies of your pre-printed material or giveaway to AGA and we’ll take care of the rest.

Items may include, but are not limited to, a CD of your products/services, marketing brochure (eight-page maximum), pens, calculators, mouse pads, luggage tags, and other promotional items not already sponsored by AGA. Bag stuffers must weigh less than 12 ounces, be no larger than 12-by-9 inches, and must be approved by AGA.

Company is responsible for shipping materials in time to be placed in the bags prior to the opening of the show. Benefits include:

• Opportunity to insert one promotional item into the conference bags.

• Recognition in the final program—includes company description, logo and marketing contact information.

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Payment

The sponsoring company agrees to pay the published sponsorship fee once the application has been submitted and accepted by AGA. Invoices will be generated and sent to the principal contact via e-mail. Payment is requested within 30 days. Outstanding balances must be paid in full prior to signing up for future conference activities.

Sponsorships may not be cancelled. Upon signing the agreement, there are costs incurred on behalf of the sponsor and the full, published amount must be paid. In the event that the sponsorship can be resold and the promotional material corrected before the conference, 50 percent of the sponsorship fee may be refunded.
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Confirmations

Upon acceptance of your application, the primary contact person named at the top right hand side of the order form will receive a confirmation letter providing information about your sponsorship and other conference details. This official contact person is responsible for providing company representatives with time schedules, terms and guidelines and other pertinent information regarding the sponsorship.

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Sponsor Registration

Depending on your level of sponsorship, your organization may be entitled to receive a certain number of complimentary conference registrations. If you are entitled to complimentary registrations as part of your sponsorship benefits package, we will provide you with information on how to register in your official confirmation letter (sent via e-mail).

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Selection, production, shipping and distribution of all sponsorship items as well as menu selection for meal functions will be determined and/or handled by AGA. Placement of the logos will be at the discretion of AGA.

In the event that a sponsor would like to upgrade a meal or specific item, the sponsoring company may do so at its own expense. In this case, the sponsoring company is responsible for all additional costs for the upgrade over and above the sponsor fee.

All sponsorship items are printed in one color only. Sponsored items may be printed with your full-color logo at the organization’s expense.

The sponsoring company agrees to pay the published sponsorship fee once the application has been submitted and accepted by AGA. Invoices will be generated and sent to the principal contact via e-mail. Payment is requested within 30 days. Outstanding balances must be paid in full prior to signing up for future conference activities.

Sponsorships may not be cancelled. Upon signing the agreement, there are costs incurred on behalf of the sponsor and the full, published amount must be paid. In the event that the sponsorship can be resold and the promotional material corrected before the conference, 50 percent of the sponsorship fee may be refunded.

Any written notification of intent to sponsor an event or item will be considered a definite commitment. In the event that AGA denies a sponsorship opportunity to an interested party, based on a written confirmation/guarantee by your organization to sponsor an event/item, the sponsorship may not be cancelled and the full payment must be paid.

Sponsorship costs are designed to lessen the financial burden of the sponsored item and do not necessarily reflect the total cost of the sponsored event or item.

Sponsors of previous conference activities/items have the right of first refusal for the same activity/item in the following year. Remaining opportunities are available on a first-come, first-served basis. The receipt of application will establish the assignment date. In cases where sponsorship reservations are received simultaneously, preference will be given to AGA Corporate Partners and past conference sponsors/exhibitors.

No person, firm or organization, public or private, not having contracted with AGA for the occupancy of booth space will be permitted to display or demonstrate its products/services, distribute promotional materials, meeting announcements or solicitations of business in the Exhibit Hall, education sessions, public areas of the conference facility or in hospitality suites, unless it is included with their sponsorship package. Any infringement of this rule will result in the prompt removal of the offending persons and/or promotional materials from the Exhibit Hall and/or conference facility. Only exhibitors are allowed to distribute material and it must be within the confines of their exhibit space.

To achieve maximum exposure and to receive full sponsorship benefits, please reserve your sponsorship as quickly as possible, but at least eight weeks before the conference. This allows sufficient time to place necessary orders, create signage and to include your sponsorship information in the official conference program. Please note that AGA will make every attempt to provide full recognition on sponsorships confirmed less than eight weeks before the event, however, some benefits may no longer be available.

The sponsor agrees not to extend invitations, call meetings, host hospitality events or otherwise encourage the absence of attendees from the Exhibit Hall, education sessions and/or social events during the hours of official conference activities. Sponsor agrees to notify AGA of any meetings or hospitality events that take place during the conference, even if they take place after official conference events have ended. All requests for meeting rooms, hotel suites and special events must be approved by AGA.

Distribution of flyers, invitations, magazines or other specialty advertising directly to attendee hotel rooms is prohibited.

AGA reserves the right to review any sponsorship application for appropriateness for our intended audience and support of our mission. Acceptance of this contract should in no way be construed as an endorsement by AGA of either a sponsoring company or its products or services.

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Contact Ada Phillips at aphillips@agacgfm.org, or 800.AGA.7211, ext. 310.