2016 FRIEDMAN CONFERENCE STRATEGIC PARTNERSHIP OPPORTUNITIES. friedman16.org

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1 2016 FRIEDMAN CONFERENCE STRATEGIC PARTNERSHIP OPPORTUNITIES friedman16.org

2 WELCOME The Australian Libertarian Society s Annual Friedman Conference is the largest free market conference in the Asia-Pacific region, and the high point of the Australian liberty calendar. The 2016 Conference will be held at the stylish Aerial function centre in Sydney on May Over 300 activists, thought leaders, business representatives, and political influencers will hear from some of the best Australian and international speakers, engaging in the battle of ideas, and presenting you with the a unique opportunity to get your message out. Conference speakers include North Korean escapee, human rights activist, and author Yeonmi-Park; Professor Ilya Somin of George Mason University; Lawson Bader, President of the Washington DC based Competitive Enterprise Institute, NSW Finance Minister The Hon Dominic Perrottet MP, Tom Switzer from the University of Sydney, and Professor Phil Lewis from the University of Canberra. The highlight of the conference will be the presentation of the Annual Liberty Awards at the Gala Dinner on Saturday night. Our strategic partnership and exhibition opportunities will give you an unparalleled opportunity to reach a core network of high-value, dedicated and passionate Australians, and be part of the 25,000 member strong Australian Taxpayers Alliance network. BUILDING A FREE AND PROSPEROUS AUSTRALIA We look forward to you joining us for this exciting journey. Tim Andrews Executive Director Australian Taxpayers Alliance John Humphreys President Australian Libertarian Society

3 2016 SPEAKER SHOWCASE OUR TEAM Lawson Bader President, Donors Trust Immediate Past President, Competitive Enterprise Institute Paul Lindwall Commissioner Productivity Comission Senator David Leyonhjelm Senator for New South Wales Liberal Democratic Party (LDP) Fiona Patten MLC Founder and Leader, Australian Sex Party Member of Legislative Council (Victoria) Hannah Pandel Resarch Fellow Institute of Public Affairs Alex Hawke MP Assistant Minister to the Treasurer Federal Member for Mitchell Dominic Perrottet MP Minister for Finance, New South Wales Member for Hawkesbury Trisha Jha Policy Analyst Centre for Independent Studies John Humphreys President Australian Libertarian Society Conference Co-founder Tim Andrews Executive Director Australian Taxpayers Alliance Conference Co-founder Rachael Wheldall Events Manager Australian Taxpayers Alliance Conference Team Celeste Arenas Communications Director Australian Taxpayers Alliance Conference Team 2015 Tom Switzer Lecturer, University of Sydney Host, Between The Lines, ABC John Osborn Director, Economics and Industrial Policy Australian Chamber of Commerce and Industry (ACCI) YEONMI PARK: NORTH KOREAN DEFECTOR JOURNALIST, ADVOCATE AND ACTIVIST

4 VENUE AERIAL FUNCTION CENTRE Located in Ultimo, within the University of Technology Sydney campus, Aerial Function Centre provides a contemporary professional surrounding, and is recognised by Sydney s Unique Venues Association and Meeting & Events Australia as one of Sydney s premier facilities. Building 10, Level 7 / 235 Jones Street, Sydney NSW 2007 GUEST FEEDBACK The surging attendance each year at the Australian Libertarian Society Friedman Conference says a great deal about the quality of the content and speakers, as well as the strong interest in Australia in the ideas of liberty, free markets, property rights and small government. The Friedman conference has struck a chord with many and I am proud to be associated with it. Sam Kennard Managing Director Kennards Self Storage Friedman conference Major Partner 2015 The Friedman conference has quickly grown from a kernel idea to establishing itself as the preeminent forum to bring together top activists and minds to discuss, debate and advance the topical causes of liberty in Australia. The conference was a magnificent success in 2015: I can t wait to see its trajectory unfold in broadening the freedom movement in the future. Tim Wilson Australian Human Rights Commissioner Now into its fourth year, the annual Friedman conference has quickly established itself as the premier freedom event on the Australian calendar. Both speakers and attendees can look forward to a stimulating weekend of debate, discussion, and networking. Prof Sinclair Davidson Professor of Institutional Economics, Royal Melbourne Institute of Technology

5 PARTNERSHIP OPPORTUNITIES ONE EXHIBITING Display your brand, distribute your literature, make new connections and offer your merchandise to over 300 attendees. You ll receive space, tables and seats in a prime location. Both days of the conference are included, as well as two Premium $1, spaces available. TWO TIME OUT Refresh your audience by sponsoring a morning tea or afternoon tea. We can organise the details in conjunction with the function centre, or give you the space to make your mark. This package includes two Premium $3,000 Four available only. THREE VIP LOUNGE Want to connect with high value speakers, supporters and Premium attendees? Sponsor the VIP Lounge, where they network between sessions and before dinner. You control naming rights, and enjoy exclusive branding control. Includes two Premium $3,000 Strictly one available only. FOUR AWARDS Make a valuable connection with the movement leaders who are honoured by awards, and the whole conference audience at the Gala Dinner. Includes two Premium $5,000 Four awards available: Libertarian of the Year Young Libertarian OTY Activist of the Year Lifetime Achievement FIVE DINNER TABLE Purchase a table at the Annual Gala Dinner on Saturday night. Tables seat ten - bring ten guests, or bring eight guests and be joined by two VIPs! This package includes entry to the exclusive VIP reception, as well as two Premium $5,000 per table Ten tables available. SIX THE POWER Our social media backchannels buzz all conference long. Plaster your branding all over the conference s most exclusive location - the mobile device charging booth. This package LEVEL includes four FOUR Premium $7,500 Two charging station packages available.

6 MAJOR OPPORTUNITIES SEVEN LUNCH Indoor lunch service can be provided by Aerial function centre, or alternative outdoor opportunities are avilable, including food trucks. The details will be taken care of to allow to enjoy your opportunity to exclusively address the conference. Includes four Premium $10,000 Two available only. EIGHT FRIDAY NIGHT Set the tone for the weekend by supporting its opening event, the Friday night social! We can take care of arrangements (cruise? cocktails?) and give you the support to make the most of your opportunity to address the whole conference. Includes a Gala Dinner table for eight to ten. $15,000 Strictly one available only. NINE GALA DINNER The Friedman Gala Dinner is the pinnacle of the conference. Held on the Saturday night, as Gala Partner you control the naming rights to dinner, and the major branding display. Includes two tables at dinner (valued at $10,000) with access to the exclusive VIP pre-dinner reception. $25,000 Strictly one available only. All of our valued strategic partners are recognised at every opportunity, including your logo on our complimentary tote bags inserts with material of your choice in our complimentary attendee tote bags in the official Friedman Conference program reaching over 25,000 people through the conference s digital marketing, website and social media presence The Friedman conference offers networking opportunities with over 300 liberty minded professionals and students plus renowned speakers from Australia and around the world. Start the conversation today Contact Tim Andrews tandrews@taxpayers.org.au or visit friedman16.org

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