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.

Sponsor Benefits Package

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.

· 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.

Sponsorship Opportunities

To find out which sponsorship items are still available, please contact Ada Phillips via e-mail at aphillips@agacgfm.org, or by phone at 703.684.6931 ext. 310.

Platinum Level:

Welcome Reception     $10,500
If your company’s goal is to reach every attendee at AGA’s Internal Control & Fraud Conference, sponsoring the Welcome Reception is the way to achieve it. This event offers a high-profile 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.

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

Tote Bags         $10,500
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 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. 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, cookie or snack and provide a refreshing “pick-me-up” to carry them through the day. 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:

Tabletop Exhibit    $1,500
Display your solutions to hundreds of qualified prospects. Greet and interact with attendees during breakfasts, breaks and networking events. We combine all the right elements to attract attendees to the exhibit area and move them toward your display. Benefits include:

·         One 6-foot skirted table and two chairs. Bring your small pop-up display, literature and giveaways to showcase your company’s products and services.

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

Tabletop space is limited. Preference is given to conference sponsors and AGA Corporate Partners.

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, flash drives, stress relievers 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. All bag stuffers (except for company literature) 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.

Don’t see what you’re looking for? AGA can customize a sponsorship just for you. Please contact Ada Phillips at aphillips@agacgfm.org, or call 800.AGA.7211, ext. 310

Payment and Cancellation

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 by 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, costs are 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.

Confirmations

Upon acceptance of your application, the principal contact named at the top of the form will receive an e-mail confirming your sponsorship. All correspondence regarding conference logistics will be sent to the principal contact. This includes the confirmation letter, invoices, registrant lists, shipping deadlines and instructions, sponsor registration forms, etc.

Current Sponsor List

To view the current list of sponsors, click here.

Sponsor Registration

Depending on your level of sponsorship, your organization may be entitled to receive a certain number of complimentary conference registrations. If so, we will provide you with information on how to register in your confirmation letter.

Sponsorship Terms & Guidelines

Download the sponsorship rules, regulations and guidelines.

Sponsorship Contract

Click here to download the contract.

Marketing Catalog/Prospectus

Coming Soon!

Ask a Question

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