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2013 Conference Sponsorship Guide

Conference Sponsorship Program
and Opportunities
In September 2013, Renewable Energy Markets will once again bring together the nation's leading renewable energy providers, electric utilities, government agencies, industry consultants and environmental advocates in Austin. With the world's spotlight shining brightly on renewable and alternative energy, this year's conference promises to be our largest since its launch in 1996, attracting renowned speakers and attendees from around the world.

Center for Resource Solutions is proud to present this leadership event and is pleased to offer multiple sponsorship opportunities for your company or organization to promote and communicate directly to stakeholders in the renewable energy marketing community.

TERAWATT SPONSOR: $30,000
(Limited Number Available)

Receive special recognition as a premier Terawatt Sponsor
Company logo listed on all major conference publications and promotional materials
Terawatt logo position on the conference main hall banner and other key event signage
Distinguished logo position on the conference website with a link to your organization's homepage
Opportunity to actively participate in the conference program planning committee
Seat at the conference opening plenary panel
One conference exhibitor space in a prime location (a $3,000 value)
Four complimentary conference registrations

GIGAWATT SPONSOR: $20,000

Receive special recognition as a leading Gigawatt Sponsor
Logo listed on all major conference publications, promotional materials, banners and key signage
Gigawatt level logo position on conference website including a link to your organization's homepage
One conference exhibitor space (a $3,000 value)
Three complimentary conference registrations

MEGAWATT SPONSOR: $10,000

Receive special recognition as a key Megawatt Sponsor
Logo listed on all major conference publications, promotional materials, select banners and signage
Megawatt level logo position on conference website including a link to your organization's homepage
One conference exhibitor space (a $3,000 value)
Two complimentary conference registrations

KILOWATT SPONSOR: $5,000

Direct fund sponsors will be provided:

Special recognition; logo listed on all major conference publications, promotional materials, select banners, and signage
Logo listed on the conference website with a link to your organization homepage
Two complimentary conference registrations

Mobile App/ Technology Sponsor: $30,000
This year's attendees will be able to navigate around the agenda, exhibition and venue using the REM mobile app (if sponsorship sold). They can also read more information about the sponsors, speakers and sessions and send messages to fellow attendees. The App will be branded with your logo and the conference logo. The App will have a welcome splash page which you can design with your logo or message!

Green Power Party: $15,000 (one available)
Be the host with most at the reception on the first evening of the conference! Sponsorship includes an opportunity for welcome remarks, branded signage at the event and your logo on our website and in the program.

Green Power Leadership Awards Luncheon Sponsor: $20,000 (one sponsor)
To recognize the actions of individuals, companies and organizations that are significantly advancing the development of renewable electricity sources through green power markets, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency and Center for Resource Solutions each year sponsor the Green Power Leadership Awards. Awardees from the private and public sector and spanning over 27 categories are recognized at the GPLA Luncheon held at the conference. As the Luncheon sponsor, you will have the opportunity to serve as the premier event sponsor at the luncheon attended by over 400 conference guests and award winners. Your brand will be featured prominently on table tents placed throughout the luncheon.

Keynote Sponsor: $10,000
Be recognized for being the company responsible for bringing innovative thought leaders to REM 2013! As the keynote sponsor, you will be acknowledged with signage during the keynote address, have your logo in the program with recognition as the keynote sponsor, and introduce the keynote speaker to the attendees.

Conference Bag Sponsor: $7,500 (one sponsor)
Want REM attendees to carry around your message throughout the conference and beyond? As the exclusive sponsor of the conference bag, your logo, together with the conference logo, will be printed on the bags given to each attendee as they check in for the conference.

Conference Lanyards: $5,000 (one sponsor)
Put your brand in front of every conference attendee! Conference Lanyards hold the participants' badges and will be distributed to all attendees. Your logo will be printed on the lanyards together with the conference logo. Sponsorship of the lanyards is an exclusive sponsorship.

Scholarship Sponsor: $5,000+
Help bring new talent to the field of renewable energy as a Student Scholar sponsor for REM 2013. Scholarships in the amount of $500 will be given to qualified students to cover the cost of attendance at the conference. You will be recognized with your logo in the program and on the website as a sponsor and all scholarship winners will be identified as "Your Company's" Fellows. *The amount sponsored will dictate the number of scholarships offered.

à la carte/ Add-on Options

Meal sponsor (four available): $10,000–20,000. Prominent signage at meal and acknowledgement in program
Wi-Fi sponsor: $7,500. Be recognized as the sponsor of convenience as you provide free wireless to all attendees in the meeting space of the conference. Your logo will be appear as a sponsor on the website and in the program
Networking break sponsor: $2,000 (4 available). Your company's logo will be displayed prominently on signage throughout the networking snack breaks
Hotel cards: $3,000. Your company's logo will be printed on all key cards distributed to attendees of the conference that stay at the host hotel
Water station: $1,000. Branded signage will be placed by every water station acknowledging your company as the sponsor
Branded merchandise: Cost tbd. Provide fun giveaways for our attendees to be places in conference welcome bags.

2013 CONFERENCE EXHIBITORS
For more information on becoming a conference exhibitor, please see Become an Exhibitor.

SUPPORTING ORGANIZATION
Qualifying renewable energy trade associations, nonprofit organizations, and other entities can be designated a Supporting Organization through an exchange of promotional services and/or volunteer services. A Supporting Organization agrees to assist or promote the conference to its membership or constituency in exchange for:

Recognition at the conference
Organization highlighted in the conference promotional materials
One complimentary conference registration

MEDIA PARTNER
Work with CRS to promote and advertise the conference and we will provide special recognition and cross promotional opportunities. Please call or email Jeff Swenerton for more details. See Media Contacts for more information.

Sponsorship Contact Information
For more information about our sponsorship opportunities or to register as a sponsor, exhibitor, or partner, please contact:

Beatriz Gómez
415-561-2103
rem [at] resource-solutions [dot] org