EXHIBITOR AND SPONSHIP PROSPECTUS
GEOTECHNICAL & STRUCTURAL
ENGINEERING CONGRESS
Phoenix, Arizona February 14-17, 2016
Increase your company’s visibility and reach
hundreds of industry professionals at this
unique congress bringing together both
Geotechnical and Structural Engineers.
Sheraton Phoenix Downtown Hotel I Phoenix Convention Center
www.geo-structures.org
SPONSORSHIP OPPORTUNITIES - BRING YOUR BRAND AND BUSINESS TO PHOENIX!
PLATINUM LEVEL - $20,000
Special Evening Reception (Monday)
This fun social event offers the sponsor an
opportunity to gain maximum exposure and
promote your brand by hosting a special
evening reception in Phoenix. Your staff can act
as the welcome crew and hand out materials to
ensure a great return on your investment.
Welcome Reception in Exhibit Hall (Sunday)
Highlight your organization at the first official event of
the Congress. One of the most popular Congress events,
the Welcome Reception, is held in the Exhibit Hall.
Morning and Afternoon Refreshment Breaks
Refreshment breaks also serve as an opportunity
to make your brand more memorable to attendees
who need a quick pick-me-up before heading off to
the next technical session.
Karl Terzaghi Plenary Lecture – This lecture is the
most highly regarded by the geo-profession and this year
will be a joint congress plenary session geared toward
geotechnical and structural engineers. Be highlighted
on signage and on the session screen at the beginning of
Monday Plenary Session
the session. This sponsorship also provides you with 2
All full conference and Monday daily registrants minutes at the podium to address the audience.
are eligible to attend this plenary session. This
will be the most heavily attended session at the Conference Proceedings
congress. Be highlighted on signage and on the Have an advertisement on the back of the proceedings
package and include your logo on the opening screen.
session screen at the beginning of the session.
This sponsorship also provides you with 2
minutes at the podium to address the audience. SILVER LEVEL - $5,000 - $7,500
Hotel Key Card ($7,500)
GOLD LEVEL – $10,000 - $12,500 Put your organization’s brand or logo in each attendee’s
hands at the Congress by sponsoring hotel key cards.
Closing Lunch and Keynote Speaker
(Wednesday)
Buffet Lunches in Exhibit Hall
All full registrants receive a ticket to this event.
There are two (2) opportunities to sponsor a lunch
Be highlighted on signage and in the luncheon
giving your company exposure to everyone.
program placed at everyone’s seat. This
sponsorship also provides you with 2 minutes at Conference Welcome & Opening Plenary
the podium to address the audience.
(Sunday)
Be seen at the kickoff of the conference on signage and
Congress Giveaway Padfolio / Bag
on the plenary session screen seen by full conference
($12,500)
registrants.
Get your brand in the attendees’ hands! Have
Peck Lecture (Tuesday)
your company logo featured on this year’s
This plenary lecture will feature a presentation of
official Congress giveaway.
interest to geotechnical and structural engineers and is
open to all full conference and Tuesday daily registrants.
Congress Lanyards
Be seen at this prestigious lecture on signage and on the
Have your company’s logo seen on everyone,
plenary session screen seen by full conference registrants.
and by everyone, with this stylish sponsorship
opportunity at the Congress.
Final Onsite Printed Program Advertisement
(exclusive)
Mobile App
Be seen by all attendees when they review the onsite
The Mobile App will provide sponsors with
final program. Your full page ad will appear on the
promotion through banner ad and multi-media inside the back cover of the program.
advertising. This gives sponsors a far-reaching
way of advertising. It’s a handy tool for the
BRONZE LEVEL - $2,500
conference, but it also lives on throughout the
year, providing users with an industry reference Continental Breakfasts
Attendees will wake up to hot coffee, a breakfast item,
tool with company, product, and contact
and your organization! Be the first brand attendees see.
information all year long.
SPONSOR RECOGNITION BENEFITS
Full Track of Sessions
Does your organization specialize in one of the
track’s leading topics? Put your brand on the
entryway signage. You’ll be “on the right track.”
Best of the Best
Celebrate the cream of the crop presentation and
show everyone why your brand is qualified to do
so. This sponsoring company will have their logo
displayed on all ballot boxes and on the ballot form
and program.
Student & Young Professional Reception
(Sunday Afternoon)
This popular student and young professional event
is attended by hundreds. Start building your brand
with the new and next generation of geotechnical
and structural engineers with signage at the event.
Footprints to Your Exhibit Booth
Provide footprints that direct attendee’s right to you
booth “doorstep”.
PHOENIX FINANCIAL
CORPORATE SPONSOR - $5,000
This package includes:
• 1 Flex Registration Package - four (4) Flex
Registration Badges, 1 copy of Congress 2016
Proceedings, four (4) tickets to the Welcome
Reception in Exhibit Hall, access to all
Technical Sessions, morning and afternoon
refreshment breaks, four (4) tickets to CASE
Breakfast, four (4) tickets to Tuesday Exhibit
Hall Lunch.
• Logo and Link on the Geotechnical &
Structural Engineering Congress 2016 website
• Recognition in the Congress 2016 Final
Program on the Sponsor Page
• Pre- and Post-Conference Attendee Mailing List
• One-page Flyer for Inclusion with Congress
2016 Registration Materials
• Four (4) tickets to the Monday Special Evening
Reception
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Silver
Bronze
$20,000
$10,000
$5,000
Full Congress Registration
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Attendee Registration List Pre- and Post-Congress
To sponsor at the Conference, contact Sean Scully at [email protected] or 703-295-6154.
Drew Caracciolo at [email protected] or 703-295-6087
$2,500
Have Questions?
Contact Drew Caracciolo ([email protected]
or 703-295-6087) or Sean Scully ([email protected]
or 703-295-6154.)
GEOTECHNICAL & STRUCTURAL
ENGINEERING CONGRESS
Phoenix, Arizona February 14-17, 2016
IMPORTANT EXHIBITOR DATES
Monday, May 18, 2015
Early Booth Registrations due with 50% deposit
CONGRESS SCHEDULE AT A GLANCE (subject to change)
Sunday, February 14
8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
1:00 - 2:30 p.m.
1:00 - 5:00 p.m.
2:30 - 3:30 p.m.
5:00 - 6:30 p.m.
6:30 - 8:00 p.m.
Pre-Conference Seminars / Short Courses (ticket required)
Meet the Leaders (Student and Young Professionals) (ticket required)
Exhibitor Move-In
Student and Young Professionals Reception (ticket required)
Conference Welcome & Opening Plenary Session
Welcome Reception in Exhibit Hall (ticket required)
Monday, February 15
7:00 - 8:00 a.m.
8:00 - 9:30 a.m.
7:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.
8:00 a.m. - 11:30 p.m.
9:30 - 10:00 a.m.
10:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m.
10:00 - 11:30 a.m.
11:30 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.
1:00 - 2:30 p.m.
2:30 - 3:00 p.m.
3:00 - 4:30 p.m.
5:00 - 6:30 p.m.
6:00 - 7:00 p.m.
Continental Breakfast in Exhibit Hall
Monday Plenary Session
Exhibit Hall Hours
Committee Meetings
Refreshment Break in Exhibit Hall
Student Competition in Exhibit Hall
Concurrent Technical Sessions
Lunch in Exhibit Hall (ticket required)
Seed Lecture and Concurrent Technical Sessions
Refreshment Break in Exhibit Hall
Concurrent Technical Sessions
Organizational Members/Graduate Students Career Fair (By Invitation Only)
Special Evening Reception (ticket required)
Tuesday, February 16
7:00 - 8:00 a.m.
7:00 - 8:00 a.m.
7:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.
8:00 - 9:30 a.m.
8:00 a.m. - 11:30 p.m.
9:30 - 10:00 a.m.
10:00 - 11:30 a.m.
11:30 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.
1:00 - 2:30 p.m.
2:30 - 3:00 p.m.
3:00 - 4:30 p.m.
3:15 - 8:00 p.m.
4:30 - 6:00 p.m.
4:30 - 6:00 p.m.
Continental Breakfast in Exhibit Hall
CASE Breakfast (ticket required)
Exhibit Hall Hours
Terzaghi Plenary Lecture
Committee Meetings
Refreshment Break in Exhibit Hall
Concurrent Technical Sessions
Lunch in Exhibit Hall (ticket required)
Concurrent Technical Sessions
Refreshment Break in Exhibit Hall
Concurrent Technical Sessions
Exhibitor Move-Out
Peck Lecture
SECB Reception
Wednesday, February 17
7:00 - 8:00 a.m.
7:00 a.m. - 7:00 p.m.
8:00 - 9:30 a.m.
9:30 - 10:00 a.m.
10:00 - 11:30 a.m.
11:30 a.m. - 2:00 p.m.
Continental Breakfast in Registration Area
Committee Meetings
Concurrent Technical Sessions
Refreshment Break
Concurrent Technical Sessions
Closing Luncheon and Keynote (ticket required)
Tuesday, August 18, 2015
50% deposit and contract due
Tuesday, November 17, 2015
Full payment due
Tuesday, November 17, 2015
Exhibitor Kit emailed
Thursday, January 14, 2016
Exhibitor & Sponsor registration due
Sunday, February 14, 2016
Exhibitor Move-in
Tuesday, February 16, 2016
Exhibitor Move-out
RESERVE TODAY!
It’s worth your time
and investment.
www.geo-structures.org
GEOTECHNICAL AND STRUCTURES CONGRESS 2016
An Invitation to Sponsor or Exhibit at
Geotechnical & Structural Engineering
Congress 2016
Dear Prospective Sponsor and/or Exhibitor:
You’re invited to exhibit and/or sponsor at this joint conference of the
Geo-Institute and Structural Engineering Institute of ASCE in Phoenix
Arizona February 14-17, 2016. This collaboration brings the best of both
Institutes’ Congresses into one unique event. The event combines and
replaces the Geo-Congress and the Structures Congress for 2016, and
provides an opportunity to connect, reach both disciplines’ attendees and
develop meaningful collaborations for the building of the earth’s structures.
Over 2100 attendees from the geotechnical, geoprofessional, and structural
engineering professions are expected to attend the event. Attendees will
also include world renowned industry leaders and leaders from many client
organizations. Because so many disciplines will be represented under one
roof, there will be many opportunities to connect with your market and
expand your customer base.
Why exhibit and/or sponsor? Because the congress includes:
• Dedicated exhibit hall with over 8 hours when no other technical
programing is taking place, giving you many opportunities for
interaction with attendees.
• An excellent Technical Program which draws key industry
professionals including business owners, agency representatives,
engineers, specifiers, researchers, contractors, manufacturers, and
suppliers.
• The products and services you exhibit are part of the Congress’ focus.
Your expertise is regularly valued by Congress participants as a key
reason they attend.
• Exclusive networking events will take place in the exhibit
hall during the Congress. These include the Welcome Reception,
Monday and Tuesday Lunches, and daily morning and afternoon
coffee/soda breaks.
• High visibility sponsorship opportunities are also available
to enhance recognition of your products and services.
We encourage your company’s participation, as this is an event
that will be worth your time and financial commitment. If you have any
questions, please contact Sean Scully at [email protected] (703-295-6154),
or Drew Caracciolo at [email protected] (703-295-6087).
We look forward to seeing you in Phoenix in 2016!
C. Yoga Chandran,
Ph.D., G.E., M.ASCE
Congress Co-Chair
CH2M Hill
Marc I. Hoit,
Ph.D., F.ASCE, F.SEI
Congress Co-Chair
North Carolina State
University
www.geo-structures.org
- Phoenix, Arizona, February 14-17, 2016
If your organization provides goods or services to the
geotechnical and structural engineering industries, this
Congress provides an excellent opportunity to develop new
customers and enhance relationships with existing customers.
Promote your organization’s products to:
• Practicing Geotechnical and Structural Engineers
• Architectural Engineers
• Principals of Design Firms
• Construction Builders and Materials Suppliers
• Manufacturers
• Facility Owners
• Professors, Researchers, and Students
• Government Agencies
TOP REASONS TO EXHIBIT AT GEOTECHNICAL &
STRUCTURAL ENGINEERING CONGRESS 2016
• Unique opportunity to meet with both Geotechnical
Professionals and Structural Engineers
• Meet more than 60% of exhibit hall visitors
who have budget management responsibility or
recommend purchases to their organizations
• Reach more prospects in 2.5 days than your sales
team can reach in three months
• Excellent face time opportunities with nearly 50%
exclusive (no competing sessions) exhibit hall only
hours
• Build your brand – increase awareness
• Help solve customer problems by providing
solutions to their engineering challenges
• Build your customer relationships
• Showcase new products and technical support
• Meet with key clients and business partners
• Keep up on industry trends
EXHIBITOR BENEFITS
ASSIGNMENT OF EXHIBIT SPACE
EXHIBIT SERVICE COMPANY
• One (1) Full Congress Registration
• One (1) additional Exhibit Booth Personnel
Registration
• Up to two (2) additional Exhibit Booth
Personnel Registrations @ $275 each
• Dedicated hours in exhibit hall with qualified
buyers
• Exposure at all exhibit hall events: one (1)
Welcome Reception, two (2) breakfasts, four
(4) morning and afternoon breaks, and two
(2) Luncheons, plus a Student Competition
• Exclusive hours with no competing sessions
during the Welcome Reception, breaks, and
luncheons
• Recognition in the following
(subject to print deadlines):
• Preliminary Program (50% deposit must
be paid by
Tuesday, August 18, 2015)
• Final Program (Full payment must be
received by
Tuesday, November 17, 2015)
• Up to 50-word description of your
organization and/or product, and a logo in
the Final Program. This information must be
provided by Wednesday, December 9, 2015.
After this date the Final Program goes to print
and this information cannot be added.
• Congress website recognition
• A pre- and post- Geotechnical & Structural
Engineering Congress 2016 attendee list
(provided if the signed list agreement form
and full payment are received)
10 x 10-ft Booth includes…
• Pipe and drape in show colors
• 6 foot skirted table
• Two (2) chairs
• One (1) trash can
• One (1) ID sign
Space is assigned to companies in good standing
and upon receipt of the full payment. Contracts
will be dated and assigned in order received. If
your choice of space is not available, the closest
space to your original selection will be assigned.
No guarantees are made with respect to booth
location. Before July 10, 2015, GI and SEI
Organizational members will be given priority
assignments.
Alliance Exposition Services is the official
contractor for ASCE/G-I & SEI. An Exhibitor
Service Kit containing the forms necessary to
ship your booth and to place orders for services
will be emailed to you three (3) months before
the Congress.
EXHIBIT BOOTH FEES
By May 18, 2015 - $2,095
Until November 1, 2015 - $2,395
After November 1, 2015 - $2,695
PAYMENT OF EXHIBIT SPACE
Applications must be accompanied by the space
rental fee. Make the rental fee payable to ASCE/
G-I&SEI Exhibits. Fifty percent (50%) payment
is acceptable if received between May 8, 2015
and October 1, 2015. All space must be paid in
full by Tuesday, November 17, 2015. After that
date, all reserved booth space not paid in full
will be released for resale. Contracts submitted
after October 1, 2015 must be accompanied
by payment in full. Set-up is prohibited until
booth space is paid in full.
Complete the contract enclosed with this
prospectus or download the contract at
www.geo-structures.org and click on Exhibits.
SUBLETTING
The exhibitor shall not reassign, sublease or
share assigned exhibit space with any person,
firm, or other entity and agrees not to exhibit,
advertise, or offer for sale goods other than those
manufactured or sold by the exhibitor in the
regular course of business, without notification to
and approval of ASCE Show Management.
CANCELLATION OF SPACE
Cancellation notification must be submitted in
writing to ASCE Show Management. A refund
of the total amount paid less a $100 processing
fee per 10 x10-ft reserved space will be made if
cancellation is received before November 17,
2015. No refunds will be made for cancellations
received on or after November 17, 2015
EXHIBITOR REGISTRATION FOR
GEOTECHNICAL & STRUCTURAL
ENGINEERING CONGRESS 2016
Included in your space rental fee is one (1)
Full Registration and one (1) Exhibit Booth
Personnel Registration. Also, you may purchase
up to two (2) additional Exhibit Booth Personnel
Registrations at $275. An Exhibitor Registration
Form will be sent as part of the official Exhibitor
Service Kit mailed three (3) months prior to the
Congress. One (1) Exhibitor Registration Form
must be completed for each registration and
returned to [email protected] or via fax to
703-295-6144 no later than Thursday, January
14, 2016. After Thursday, January 14, 2016
exhibitor registration will take place on-site at the
Congress and there will be a $75 on-site service
fee to process.
After getting the 4 registrations available through
the booth, extra registrations must be purchased
at the Full or Daily Conference rate.
EXHIBITOR HOUSING
Sheraton Phoenix Downtown Hotel
340 North 3rd Street, Phoenix, AZ 85004
Our Conference session space depends on
your patronage of this official Conference
hotel. Conference organizers recommend this
hotel exclusively. The reservation deadline is
Thursday, January 14, 2016 although rooms
will likely sell out prior to this date. Instructions
for making your reservation will be posted on
www.geo-structures.org – visit the Location tab
for more information
Single/Double Rates: $179 + tax
All room rates are subject to applicable tax currently 12.3% per room, per night and
subject to change.
EXPOSITION SCHEDULE
(Hours subject to change)
SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 14
6:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m..........Decorator Set-up
1:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m...........Exhibitor Move-in
6:30 p.m. - 8:00 p.m...........Welcome Reception in Exhibit Hall
MONDAY, FEBRUARY 15
7:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m............Exhibit Hall Hours
7:00 a.m. - 8:00 a.m............Continental Breakfast
in Exhibit Hall
9:30 a.m. - 10:00 a.m..........Morning Refreshment
Break in Exhibit Hall
10:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m..........Student Competition
in Exhibit Hall
11:30 a.m. - 1:00 p.m..........Lunch in Exhibit Hall
2:30 p.m. - 3:00 p.m...........Afternoon Refreshment
Break in Exhibit Hall
TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 16
7:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m............Exhibit Hall
7:00 a.m. - 8:00 a.m............Continental Breakfast
in Exhibit Hall
9:30 a.m. - 10:00 a.m..........Morning Refreshment
Break in Exhibit Hall
11:30 a.m. - 1:00 p.m..........Lunch in Exhibit Hall
2:30 p.m. - 3:00 p.m...........Afternoon Refreshment
Break in Exhibit Hall
3:15 p.m. - 8:00 p.m...........Exhibitor Move-out
RESERVE YOUR SPACE NOW!
Contact Sean Scully at [email protected] or 703-295-6154, or
Drew Caracciolo at [email protected] or 703-295-6087.
Take advantage of this prime opportunity to reach your target audience.
Please visit www.geo-structures.org for more information.
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ACH Foam Technologies
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American Concrete Institute
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Elsevier BV
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ERICO
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GDS Instruments
GEICO
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National Highway Institute
National Instruments
NCEES
Nemetschek SCIA
Parsons
Parsons Brinckerhoff
Pearl Insurance
Peikko USA Inc.
Pile Driving Contractors Association
Pile Dynamics, Inc.
Pipe & Piling Concrete USA Co.
Plaxis
Precast/Prestressed Concrete Institute (PCI)
Quakewrap, Inc.
Redaelli Engineering
Redi-Rock International
Rembco Geotechnical Contractors
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Robert Silman Associates
Rocscience Inc.
Roctest Ltd.
RST Instruments LTD.
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S-Frame Software
Schnabel Foundation Company
Schock USA Inc.
SECB – Structural Engineers Certification Board
Sensors & Software Inc.
SidePlate Systems, Inc.
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SoilVision Systems Ltd.
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Stirling Lloyd Products
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STV Incorporated
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Taylor & Francis
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Don’t miss this one of a kind opportunity to reach both
geotechnical and structural engineers at one conference.