Thank you for your interest in becoming a sponsor at the Low Impact Development Conference. This is a great way to increase your company’s visibility and obtain new customers from various engineering industries. This conference offers many opportunities to reach new business through our sponsorship program. No matter the size of your company, you will find a sponsorship level to fit your budget.

To become a sponsor, or for more information, please contact:

Tom Sours, Senior Manager, Event & Media Sales +1 703-295-6243

Who is ASCE?

Founded in 1852, the American Society of Civil Engineers (ASCE) represents more than 144,000 members of the civil engineering profession worldwide and is America’s oldest national engineering society geared to the advancement of science and profession of engineering to enhance the welfare of humanity.

Who is EWRI?

Created in 1999, the Environmental & Water Resources Institute (EWRI) is the recognized leader within ASCE for the integration of technical expertise and public policy in the planning, design, construction, and operation of environmentally sound and sustainable infrastructure impacting air, land and water resources.

Who will be in attendance?

Attendees are primarily engineers, municipal decision makers and educational researchers that are engaged in environmental and water resources engineering disciplines. They primarily represent municipal staff, institutions of higher education, government/military agencies, engineering & consulting firms as well as resource management organizations.

Sponsor & Exhibitor Prospectus

Sponsorship Categories & Rates

Platinum — $10,000

Opening Session:
Attendees will start the Low Impact Development Conference on a high note on Monday, August 7, 2023 (from 9:00 AM – 9:45 AM) with a motivating and thought-provoking presentation. Be the sponsor for the first educational event at the conference by supporting this session. Your company may provide a video (commercial) to be played during the general session. We will place the sponsor literature on participant chairs for the opening session. This sponsorship includes exhibit space and (2) conference attendee passes.

Welcome Reception:
Make a big impression by sponsoring the premier social event of the conference. This networking event will take place the evening of Monday, August 7, 2023 (5:30 PM – 7:00 PM) and will provide a first class setting for attendees to become familiar with your products by visiting your exhibit. This networking event is also a great way to reconnect with colleagues, mingle and meet new associates. This great networking opportunity kicks-off the Low Impact Development Conference, so you won’t want to miss out. This sponsorship includes exhibit space and (2) conference attendee passes.

Conference Tote Bag: opportunity available until Wednesday, March 15, 2023
Place your branded logo in the hands of all the conference participants by sponsoring the conference tote bag. This is always conference attendees’ favorite souvenir. This sponsorship includes exhibit space and (2) conference attendee passes.

• This sponsorship is available for $5,000 if your company produces and ships the conference bags to the event

Conference Padfolio: opportunity available until Wednesday, March 15, 2023
Be the official sponsor of the conference padfolio that is given to each registrant. Your company’s logo will appear on the front cover of the padfolio as well as the name of the conference. This sponsorship includes exhibit space and (2) conference attendee passes.

• This sponsorship is available for $5,000 if your company produces and ships the conference padfolio to the event.

Internet Connection Sponsor:
Wi-Fi at events is no longer a ‘nice to have’ commodity. Reliable Wi-Fi is a critical must-have productivity tool. Take credit for attendees staying connected by becoming the Internet Connection Sponsor. This sponsorship includes exhibit space and (2) conference attendee passes.

Gold — $5,000

Buffet Luncheon:
The buffet luncheons will take place on Monday August 7, 2023 (12:00 PM – 1:00 PM) and Tuesday, August 8, 2023 (12:00 PM – 1:00 PM). We will place the sponsor literature on participant chairs for the buffet luncheon. This sponsorship includes (1) conference attendee pass. (two exclusive opportunities available per luncheon)

Lanyards with Sponsor Logo:
Lanyards are the must-have accessory at the conference. Lanyards offer a way to go display your logo while holding their badge, business cards, etc., throughout the conference. This sponsorship includes (1) conference attendee pass. (one exclusive opportunity if secured by Wednesday, March 15, 2023. After Wednesday, March 15, 2023, this opportunity is not available.)

Continental Breakfast:
Start the day off right by affixing your branded logo on the continental breakfast supplied to all participants. The continental breakfast will be served in the exhibit hall to allow mingling during the breakfast time-period. This sponsorship includes (1) conference attendee pass. (one daily opportunity available on Monday, August 7 – Wednesday, August 9, 2023)

Silver — $2,500

Morning Coffee Break: (one daily opportunity available on Monday, August 7 – Wednesday, August 9, 2023)
Start the day off right by affixing your branded logo on the morning coffee break supplied to all participants. The morning coffee break will be served in the exhibit hall to allow mingling during the breakfast time-period.

Afternoon Refreshment Break: (daily opportunities available on Monday, August 7 – Tuesday, August 8, 2023)
Breaks offer attendees a chance to get something to eat or drink and network with sponsors and colleagues between sessions. This is a great way to mingle and meet with potential customers.

Technical Workshops: multiple opportunities available
Increase your company’s visibility by sponsoring the one of the technical workshops being offered at the conference, as well the refreshments served to the workshop attendees.

Conference Technical Tours: multiple opportunities available
Technical Tours are scheduled for the Sunday, August 6, 2023 and the afternoon of Wednesday, August 9, 2023 (1:00 PM – 5:00 PM) for additional professional development hours (PDHs). Be the conference technical tour sponsor and have your logo prominently placed on the busses transporting the tour participants.

Bronze — $1,000

General Conference Sponsor:
Show your support for civil engineering by becoming a bronze-level financial sponsor of the International Low Impact Conference.

Friend of Civil Engineering Conference Sponsor:
Show your support for civil engineering by becoming a bronze-level Friend of Engineering financial sponsor of the International Low Impact Conference.

Sponsorship Deadlines & Important Dates

• Company logos should be received with signed contract.
• Wednesday, June 21, 2023 — Full payment must be received to be included in the printed final program.
• Wednesday, June 21, 2023 — A (25) word description of your organization or products for inclusion in the printed final printed program.
• Wednesday, June 21, 2023 (Platinum and Gold Sponsors Only) — Deadline for submitting an ad for the final printed program.

 

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