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Agri-Food Innovation Forum









BECOME A SPONSOR!

July 11-12, 2006, Toronto will host the second annual Agri-Food Innovation Forum in conjunction with the World Congress on Industrial Biotechnology and Bioprocessing, an elite gathering of researchers, academics and executives involved in bioproduct innovation in Canada and beyond.

By becoming a sponsor of the Agri-Food Innovation Forum, you will have the opportunity to connect directly with this influential group of more than 600 public and private-sector scientists, business innovators and leaders whose focus is on innovation in agriculture and forestry and its impact on bioproduct development.

PROGRAM OVERVIEW
The program will include a Canadian Bioproducts Innovation Showcase, welcoming reception and plenary sessions by key influential guest speakers and thought-provoking panel discussions with timely themes and leading experts, as well as the opportunity to network and interact with these key leaders. This event will draw Canadian and international business innovation leaders alike.

Topics include:

  • Bioproducts Opportunities in the Auto Sector
  • Industrial Chemicals from Bio-Sources
  • Bio-Fuels and Energy
  • Valuable Industrial Bio-Fibres

To learn more about sponsorship opportunities for the 2006 Agri-Food Innovation Forum, please contact:

Dr. Gord Surgeoner
President
Ontario Agri-Food Technologies (OAFT)
519-826-4195
gord@oaft.org

---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Platinum Sponsors

Ontario Ministry of Economic Development and Trade
Ontario Bioproducts Innovation Network
University of Guelph
Agricultural Research Institute of Ontario

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Gold Sponsors

Ontario Ministry of Natural Resources BIO Atlantech Bioproduits Québec Bioproducts

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Silver Sponsors

Archer Daniels Midland Co.
BIOX Corporation
Commercial Alcohols Inc.
Rothsay, Maple Leaf Foods Inc.
Ontario Power Generation Inc.
BBI Biofuels
Canadian Renewable Fuels Association
FCC Ventures

Sponsor Benefit
Platinum
$15,000
Gold
$10,000
Silver
$5,000
Complimentary registration(s) to the Agri-Food Innovation Forum and BIO World Congress
Four
Three
Two
Opportunity for customized program element - i.e. Awards sponsorship, hospitality suite
Yes
No
No
Logo recognition in marketing e-mail blast
Yes
Yes
No
Logo recognition on event Web site
Yes - Premium
Yes
No
Hyperlink from event Web site to sponsor site
Yes
Yes
No
Logo recognition on printed registration form
Yes - Premium
Yes
No
Logo recognition in delegate folders
Yes - Premium
Yes
No
Logo recognition in other marketing materials
Yes
Yes
No
Opportunity to place information (plus image) in sponsor section of delegate binders
Yes - 100 words
Yes - 50 words
Logo
Inclusion on sponsor signage in conference rooms
Yes
Yes
No
Opportunity to sponsor reception, coffee break or session
Yes - Reception
Yes - Breakfast or Coffee Break
Yes - One Session
Mention in event media relations materials
Yes
Yes
No
Exclusive period of negotiation for 2007 sponsorship
Yes
Yes
No
Opportunity to distribute mutually agreed information or product samples in delegate welcome package
Yes
Yes
No
Opportunity to display products/information
10x10 booth
July 11-14
Premium location
10x10 booth
July 11-14
Premium location
10x10 booth
July 11
evening
Access to delegate mailing labels (post-event)
Yes
Yes
No

Other opportunities for logo and product recognition are available - contact Forum organizers for more information.

Government of Canada
Ontario Agri-Food Technologies
Government of Ontario