The 2009 International Parking Conference & Exposition – Parking in a Changing World offers many ways for you to gain greater access and visibility to your targeted audience from the parking and transportation industry.  These decision-makers need to purchase your products and/or services and they are more likely to buy from companies that have high visibility at our conference. Increase your exposure by becoming a sponsor. All sponsors will be listed in the Conference Program Guide and receive a special “sponsor” ribbon for each company representative to attach to their badge.  The benefits of each specific sponsorship are described below. Don't delay, sponsorships go fast.

Download the Terms & Conditions for Sponsorships/Partnerships

The Chairman's Partnership

The Chairman Partner will receive in addition to the exclusive sponsorship of  “Denver Welcome Gift”:

• Recognition Plaque presented at the Opening Ceremonies
• 1 Free Membership or membership renewal (membership representative must be named by end of event dates – not eligible for extension) – a $725 value
• 12 month banner ad for free on IPI website (must provide IPI suitable material) – a $1,690 value
• 6 FREE IPI event tickets for any activity held at the 2009Annual Conference & Expo (including Awards Banquet, the  closing event,  or Exhibit Hall VIP/passes)– up to a $600 value
• 3 additional FREE Booth Personnel badges – up to a $250 value
• Special recognition as a “Chairman Partner” on Conference Signage and in the Official Conference Program Guide
• Your logo on pre show marketing brochures and the official conference website as “Chairman” Partner
• A Welcome to Denver gift basket/item distributed to every attendee upon check-in

The Presidential Partnership

A Presidential Partner will receive in addition to an exclusive sponsorship of one of the items under Presidential Partnership Opportunities:

• Recognition Plaque presented at the Opening Ceremonies
• 1 Free Membership or membership renewal (membership representative must be named by end of event dates – not eligible for extension) – a $725 value
• 12 month banner ad for free on IPI website (must provide IPI suitable material) – a $1,690 value
• 6 FREE IPI event tickets for any activity held at the 2009Annual Conference & Expo (including Awards Banquet, the closing event, or Exhibit Hall VIP/passes) – up to a $600 value
• Special recognition as a “Presidential Partner” on Conference Signage and in the Official Conference Program Guide
• Special ribbon for any company representative to place on their official conference badge(s)

Presidential Partnership Opportunities

The Conference Closing Gala ...................................................................................................................... $8,000
Motown’s magic comes to the Mile High City and attendees will enjoy an After 6 event featuring sounds from the Motown era.  Sponsor this event and your company name/logo will be splashed throughout the venue.  This sponsorship also entitles you to a premium or giveaway item with your company logo. There are several other sponsorship associated with this event and are separate from this sponsorship. See “Executive Level” Partnerships.

Badge Lanyards ............................................................................................................................................. $7,000
Hang your name around the neck of *every IPI attendee.  Simply provide your company logo to be imprinted on the conference lanyard and we will distribute them with attendees registration materials. *does not include exhibitor personnel badge lanyards.

Delegate Bags .......................................................................................................................... $7,000
Put your company name/logo on the highly visible delegate bag. This bag will contain all of the conference information and is distributed to every conference attendee at the registration counter.

Exhibit Hall Hanging Aisle Signs ................................................................................................................. $ 7,000
Includes your company/logo on hanging signs in our exhibit hall. 

Notepads ................................................................................................................................. $7,000
Your company name/logo will be represented on junior sized notepads distributed to every attendee.  Attendees will take note of your company while taking notes at the 2009 International Parking Conference & Expo (IPCE)

The Executive Partner

An Executive Partner will receive in addition to an exclusive sponsorship of one of the items under Executive Partnership Opportunities: 

• Recognition Plaque presented at the Opening Ceremonies

• 3 month banner ad for free on IPI website (must provide IPI suitable material) – a $495 value
• 2 FREE IPI event tickets for any activity held at the 2009Annual Conference & Expo (including Awards Banquet, the Closing Gala, or Exhibit Hall VIP/passes) – up to a $200 value
• Special recognition as an “Executive Partner” on Conference Signage and in the Official Conference Program Guide
• Special ribbon for any company representative to place on their official conference badge(s)

Executive Partnership Opportunities

Host Hotel Keys ....................................................................................................................... $5,000
You provide your artwork and every delegate will see your company name each time they pull out their room keys. A highly visible and great marketing tool. Can not guarantee at all hotels when using multiple hosts hotels.

Opening “Welcome” Breakfast .................................................................................................................... $5,000
Have the exclusive attention of all attendees at a “Welcoming Attendees” breakfast where you will have the opportunity to spotlight your company name by providing premiums with your company logo (or be creative and work with us on “food logos”).  Remember, you only get once to make a first impression – and why not be the “first impression” attendees have of  the 2009 International Parking Conference & Expo?

Awards of Excellence Luncheon ................................................................................................................ $4,000
At the Awards of Excellence (a prestigious program honoring those achieving excellence in the industry) luncheon, why not incorporate your company name/logo and be associated with “Excellence” in the industry.  Especially a must for those consulting firms who will be spotlighted in the awards portion of the program!  This is a perfect opportunity to spotlight your company name by providing premiums with your company logo (or be creative and work with us on “food logos”).

GBC Binding on Program Guide ..................................................................................................................... $4,000
Be in the hands of every attendee every day!  The Official Conference Program Guide is the bible for every attendee – put your company name in their hands by taking advantage of this opportunity.  Your company name will be printed on the GBC binding for every guide distributed.

Meet & Mingle Mixer ......................................................................................................................................... $4,000
INTERNATIONAL PARKING CONFERENCE & EXPOSITION conference is all about networking at every opportunity.  Industry leadership, CAPP candidates and designees, New Members and Exhibitors are invited to relax and enjoy drinks and hors d’oeuvres at a fabulous kickoff event.  This event is fully independent of the exhibit hall and educational program.  Includes opportunity for you to provide napkins, martini glasses or other premiums with your company logo.   (SOLD)

Cocktail Hour Prior to Closing Gala ............................................................................................................... $5,000
Prior to the exciting Motown Magic Gala event, attendees will enjoy refreshments during our cocktail hour.  Sponsor this event and each attendee will receive 2 drink tickets courtesy of your company (your logo imprinted on their drink tickets).

Cybernet Cafe .......................................................................................................................... $3,500
Computer terminals with high-speed internet access will assist our attendees with e-mail and Web access on the show floor.  Each computer will include a frame around the monitor printed with your company name/logo/booth number with opportunity for you to provide custom imprinted premiums items (i.e. – pens, mouse pads, paper with your logo). Includes 4 stations with 2 printers.  Homepage for each monitor will be set to IPI’s homepage. 

Pre-Conference issue (March 2009) of The Parking Professional magazine belly band wrap ..... $4,000
Provide us with your pre show advertisement and have it displayed as a “wrap” on the pre-show issue of The Parking Professional magazine with more than 5,500 recipients. *Mailing second week of February 2009 Call for Mechanics/Specs.  

Shuttle Bus Service including Signage ............................................................................................................ $5,000
This exclusive sponsorship will display your organization name/logo on all conference shuttle bus signage.

Conference Issue (April 2009)  of The Parking Professional magazine belly band wrap ..... $4,000
Provide us with your advertisement and have it displayed as a “wrap” on the May issue of The Parking Professional magazine with more than 5,500 recipients.  *Mailing second week of March. Call for Mechanics/Specs. 

Sunday Food/Beverage Service In Exhibit Hall ............................................................................................... $2,500

Monday Food/Beverage Service In Exhibit Hall ............................................................................................... $3,500

Tuesday Food/Beverage Service In Exhibit Hall .............................................................................................. $2,500

Exhibit Hall “Specialty Carts” .............................................................................................................................. $2,500
On selective days, these specialty carts will be strategically placed in the exhibit hall for special treats for attendees.  Sponsor one of these carts and have your name displayed on the cart for that day of service.  Select from Popcorn Cart, Ice Cream Cart or Gourmet Soft Pretzel Cart. *This sponsorship is available to multiple exhibitors

Luggage I.D. Tags ........................................................................................................................ $1,500
With increased travel and more and more bags looking alike, why not provide attendees with a luggage id tag with your company name/logo/web address.  Help them spot their luggage or personal property and spotlight your company at the same time!  Provide us with (approved) luggage id tags and we’ll attach one to each delegate bag.  Use bright colors and you’ll be guaranteed to stand out!

Convention Center Banners ................................................................................................................................. $1,000
Advertise your company’s presence before attendees step inside the exhibit hall at the INTERNATIONAL PARKING CONFERENCE & EXPOSITION conference with a 4” x 10” or smaller banner (provided to IPI).  The Colorado Convention Center offers high traffic areas for strategic placement of your banners.  *This sponsorship is available to multiple exhibitors

Registration Counter Distribution ....................................................................................................................... $1,000
Attendees will be receiving their registration materials, delegate bag, badge lanyards – so how do you stand out?  Provide IPI will a premium that our conference staff will personally hand delegates with their registration materials for high impact.  This is personal hand-to-hand marketing for your company.  *must be “green” compliant. 

Junior Partnership

A Junior Partner will receive in addition to one of the items under the Junior Partnership Opportunities.

• Special recognition as an “Junior Partner” on Conference Signage and in the Official Conference Program Guide
• Special ribbon for any company representative to place on their official conference badge(s)

Junior Partnership Opportunities

“Pocket full of Change”...................... *$950 each
*Add this sponsorship to your exhibit contract and you can save $50!!!
Include your company logo and booth number on a square in the INTERNATIONAL PARKING CONFERENCE & EXPOSITION Pocket full of Change exhibit hall bingo.  Attendees will visit your booth to add to their “Pocket full of Change” with your stamp.  On Tuesday, attendees will turn in their “full pockets”  to enter a drawing for a grand prize.  *This sponsorship is available to multiple exhibitors. Only 7 left!

Company Logo Carpet Squares ........ $750
*Add this sponsorship to your exhibit contract and you can save $50!!!
Why not have your company name at the feet of every attendee?  Provide us with your company logo and we’ll have created a carpet logo square to be placed in the main walk aisle(s) in the exhibit hall.  And they’re reusable from year to year!  Save the carpet and provide it to us in following years and save money! *This sponsorship is available to multiple exhibitors.

General Session Chair Drop ............... $850
Your company’s marketing brochure/flyer will be distributed on every chair for attendees to pick up in the General Session.  Provide us with 800 of your marketing pcs and we’ll distribute them.

Delegate Bag Inserts ............................ $650
Includes a one piece brochure provided by your company to IPI no later than April 10 for insert into delegate bags – 1300 qty. *This sponsorship is available to multiple exhibitors.  Only 2 left!

Exhibit Hall Hi-Boy Bar Covers ............. $450                                                          
Throughout the exhibit hall main walking aisles attendees gather at hi-boy table tops to enjoy food and beverage service as well as network with colleagues.  Popular congregation areas – this is a highly visible way to promote your company and even your booth location with your artwork. *This sponsorship is available to multiple exhibitors.

Coffee Services ........................................ $650
Coffee service will be located adjacent to the meeting rooms during morning breaks for Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday for attendees.  This is your chance to provide premiums (coffee cups, napkins, etc) and “perk” up the interest and awareness for your company.  *This sponsorship is available to multiple exhibitors.

Slide Presentation (Ad) at Opening Session ... $250
A GREAT way to let conference attendees know at the Opening Session that you are exhibiting and where to find you in the hall. You provide IPI with your power point file (1 per sponsorship) and we’ll make sure delegates see it at the opening session of the conference! Buy 1 or more! *This sponsorship is available to multiple exhibitors.

Power Pitch Hour ....................................... $300
*Add this sponsorship to your exhibit contract and you can save $50!!!  Do you want to get in front of your customers where they have no sales pressure and can listen and learn about your product or service?  Then consider booking a “Power Pitch Hour.”  See Page 8 for more detail.  *This sponsorship is available to multiple exhibitors but has limited availability.