Invitation for Sponsors and Exhibitors of the Conference

Molecular Aspects of Plant Development

The Organising Committee cordially invites your organization to provide financial support and exhibit its products and/or services at the International Conference Molecular Aspects of Plant Development to be held in Vienna, Austria, February 23-26, 2010. The meeting will highlight scientific presentations and posters, and is expected to attract participants from around the world representing a wide range of disciplines.
The organisation of the Conference is strongly dependent on financial support to enable reduced rates for students to participate in this significant event and meet scientists from industry and academia.

Why Support & Exhibit at 'Molecular Aspects of Plant Development', 2010?

1. Networking – Opportunity to meet potential customers from companies and institutions specializing in plant biology, breeding, and biotechnology from around the world.
2. Optimal Exhibition Times – Exhibits are scheduled to take place in a high traffic area and during times that allow a variety of attendees to visit.
3. Visibility – Exhibitor and supporter logos will be added to the Conference abstract book, the Conference web page, and the final programme.
4. Atmosphere – Meet researchers in an academic and informal atmosphere.

SPONSORSHIP OPTIONS

Platinum Sponsor (above EUR 2.500)
* Sponsor of Poster session (visible in the Conference programme)
* Full-page, black and white advertisement in the Conference abstract book
* Company name and description listed as "Platinum Sponsor" in Conference programme
* Company logo with a link to the company on the Conference website start page
* Company brochure in the Conference bag

Gold Sponsor (EUR 2.000 - EUR 1.500)
* Half-page black and white advertisement in the Conference abstract book
* Company name and description listed as "Gold Sponsor" in Conference programme
* Company logo with a link to the company on the Conference website start page

Other Sponsors (below EUR 1.500)
Conditions will be specified individually.
Other Marketing & Sponsorship Options

SPONSORING INVITED SPEAKERS
Companies are encouraged to sponsor invited speakers listed in the Conference programme. Invited speakers are well known scientists from Europe, USA and Canada. Sponsorship of invited speakers will be visible in the Conference programme (e.g., Invited lecture sponsored by XXX...).
Number of invited speakers: 15

WELCOME RECEPTION
Depending on the availability of sponsorship, a welcome reception for about 450 participants will be held on the evening of February 23, 2010 at the University of Economics in Vienna. This important event will undoubtedly be a good opportunity to highlight your organisation’s name and presence at the Conference.
Projected number: 450
Sponsorship: EUR 2.800

HOSTED COFFEE-BREAKS
Over 450 participants are expected to be present during the coffee-breaks to mingle and exchange notes and ideas. The sponsors will be acknowledged with a banner on the day of the hosted coffee-breaks as well as through public announcement before the break.
Projected number: over 450
Sponsorship (1 coffee-break): EUR 800

INFORMATION FOR EXHIBITORS