2014 BIO World Congress (May 2014, Philadelphia, PA) attendees:

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1 Returning to Montréal, Canada in its twelfth year, the BIO World Congress on Industrial Biotechnology is the world s largest industrial biotechnology event for business leaders, investors, and policy makers in biofuels, biobased products, and renewable chemicals. The conference features a Breakout Program featuring eight tracks, plenaries, workshops, Clean Tech Investor Sessions (new in 2015: BIO GreenTech Investor Sessions), poster presentations, exhibits, networking receptions and BIO One-on-One Partnering meetings BIO World Congress (May 2014, Philadelphia, PA) attendees: 2015 World Congress Sponsorship Prospectus- Page 1 of 12

2 The BIO World Congress on Industrial Biotechnology Program features: 5 plenary sessions featuring key industry thought leaders Presentation of the George Washington Carver Award (2014: DuPont CEO Ellen Kullman) Breakout Program o 2014: 8 breakout tracks with 48 sessions and 5 specialized workshops Poster Presentations BIO GreenTech Investor Sessions BIO One-on-One Partnering o In 2014, there was a 70% increase in the number of meetings from 2013, which is a strong indication of industry growth through collaboration Exhibit hall showcasing over 50 companies & organizations The 2015 BIO World Congress is thrilled & excited to return to the vibrant city of Montreal, Quebec next July! For more information on what to do and see, as well as how to get to Montréal please visit the city s official tourism bureau website: Pictured above: Montréal City Hall 2015 World Congress Sponsorship Prospectus- Page 2 of 12

3 Benefits Breakdown* Sponsorship Package Price (USD) Quantity Number of Registrations (BIO Member) Number of Registrations (Non- Member) Onsite Signage Ad in Program Guide Program Sponsor Plenary Luncheon $25, Y Full Page Plenary Breakfast $20, Y Full Page General Plenary Y Half Page Breakout Track Y Half Page Workshop $10,000 Limited 2 1 Y Half Page Networking & Events Grand Exhibit Hall $50, Y Full Page Reception Welcoming Reception $25, Y Full Page Continental Breakfast $10, Y Half Page Business Partnering & $25, Y Full Page Poster Session Reception Energy Breaks $5, Y N/A Partnering & Investor Relations One-on-One Y Half Page Partnering System Investor Session Room Y Half Page Promotional Opportunities Lanyard Sponsor $20, Y Full Page Conference Bag Sponsor $25, Y Full Page WiFi/Internet Stations $20, Y Half Page Padfolio Y Half Page Hotel Room Key Y Half Page Branded Wireless $10, Y Half Page Charger Supporting Sponsor $5,000 Limited 1 0 Y N/A Meeting Bag Insert $5,000 Limited 1 0 Y N/A *Please note that opportunities $10,000 and above may include tabletop/exhibit space. See next page for more details World Congress Sponsorship Prospectus- Page 3 of 12

4 BIO MEMBERS Exhibit Space/Tabletop via Sponsorship $10,000 - $14,999 sponsorship: 6 x 30 Tabletop (1 exhibitor-only registration - $34,999: 10 x 10 Exhibit (2 exhibitor-only registrations) $35,001 and above: 20 x 10 Exhibit (4 exhibitor-only registrations) NON-MEMBERS $10,000 - $14,999 sponsorship: 6 x 30 Tabletop (1 exhibitor-only registration) $34,999: 10 x 10 Exhibit (1 exhibitor-only registration) $35,000 and above: 10 x 10 Exhibit (2 exhibitor-only registrations) All sponsors can purchase additional exhibit space can be purchased at a discounted rate. Please Sara Morgenstern at smorgenstern@bio.org for further inquiries. Pictured above: The vibrant exhibit hall, featuring the Holland Pavilion at the 2014 BIO World Congress 2015 World Congress Sponsorship Prospectus- Page 4 of 12

5 Sponsorship Opportunities* *Complimentary registrations are allotted per BIO Member/Non-Member Status Grand Exhibit Hall Reception $50, complimentary registrations, per BIO Member status This reception will be hosted in the exhibit hall and will feature opening remarks by the sponsor Food, beverage and décor at the event will be provided by BIO Major signage at the event provided by BIO Recognition as a Diamond sponsor Complimentary Dedicated Partnering suite which provides sponsors with their own private meeting space Business Partnering Reception with Poster Presentations $25, complimentary registrations, per BIO Member status This networking reception takes place in the exhibit hall Food, beverage and décor at the event provided by BIO Sponsorship identification on reception signage and materials throughout the exhibit hall Recognition as a Gold sponsor Meeting Bags $25, complimentary registrations, per BIO Member status Sponsor s logo placed prominently on conference meeting bags, given to all attendees (1,000+) Opportunity to place a meeting bag insert (corporate literature/branded giveaway) inside of branded bags Recognition as a Gold sponsor 2015 World Congress Sponsorship Prospectus- Page 5 of 12

6 Plenary Luncheon $25,000 One (1) Available 3-5 complimentary registrations, per BIO Member status sponsorship of a plenary luncheon featuring top-name, industryleading guest speakers Sponsor has the opportunity to make introductory remarks (three-minute maximum) for their CEO or President Sponsor has the opportunity to feature a three-minute corporate video to be shown during meal service Major signage at the event provided by BIO Ability to display company promotional materials and branded giveaways at the luncheon Reserved seating (one table) for the luncheon sponsor company Recognition as a Gold sponsor Welcoming Reception $25, complimentary registrations, per BIO Member status Sponsorship identification on Welcome Reception signage and materials Food, beverage and décor provided by BIO Ability to display company promotional materials and giveaways at event Recognition as a Gold sponsor Lanyard Sponsor $20, complimentary registrations, per BIO Member status Lanyards printed with company s logo, distributed to all conference attendees (1,000+) Recognition as a Gold sponsor 2015 World Congress Sponsorship Prospectus- Page 6 of 12

7 Plenary Breakfast $20, complimentary registrations, per BIO Member status sponsorship of the plenary breakfast, which features top-name, industry leading guest speakers Sponsor has the opportunity to make introductory remarks (three-minute maximum) for their CEO or President Sponsor has the opportunity to feature a three-minute corporate video to be shown during meal service Major signage at the event provided by BIO Ability to display company promotional materials and branded giveaways at the breakfast Reserved seating (one table) for the breakfast sponsor company Recognition as a Gold sponsor WiFi/Internet Station Sponsor $20, complimentary registrations, per BIO Member status Branding/logo on internet stations to be placed next to registration; hightraffic area where attendees check , schedule for the day, etc. Recognition as a Gold sponsor Breakout Tracks Two (2) Sold, Six (6) Available Remaining available: 1. Algae, Biomass Supply, and Specialty Crops 2. Renewable Chemicals and Biobased Materials 3. Specialty Chemicals, Food & Nutritional Ingredients 4. Growing Global Biobased Markets 5. Synthetic Biology and Genomics Research 6. Research Presentations 7. Technical Presentations 8. Advanced Biofuels and Biorefinery Platforms 2015 World Congress Sponsorship Prospectus- Page 7 of 12

8 Benefits of Breakout Track sponsorship: 1-3 complimentary registrations, per BIO Member status Guaranteed speaking slot on the breakout program (TBD by and in coordination with BIO) Sponsors are invited to introduce the moderator at the first session within the sponsored track Sponsorship identification on Breakout Track signage at the entrance of session room Recognition as a Silver sponsor General Plenary 1-3 complimentary registrations, per BIO Member status Sponsor has the opportunity to make introductory remarks (three-minute maximum) for their CEO or President Opportunity to feature a three-minute corporate video Sponsorship identification on General Plenary signage Ability to display company promotional materials and giveaways at the luncheon Recognition as a Silver sponsor Headshot Lounge new! 1-3 complimentary registrations, per BIO Member status The Lounge will serve as a place for attendees to update their headshots with a professional photographer The headshot lounge will greet attendees as they pick up their badges from registration on Sunday, before the opening receptions Branded Lounge and professional photographer provided by BIO Sponsorship identification on lounge, in onsite signage, on the conference website Recognition as a Silver sponsor 2015 World Congress Sponsorship Prospectus- Page 8 of 12

9 Hotel Room Key 1-3 complimentary registrations, per BIO Member status Logo on hotel room key, distributed to attendees upon check-in at official conference hotels Recognition as a Silver sponsor Investor Session Room Sponsor 1-3 complimentary registrations, per BIO Member status The BIO GreenTech Investor Session room showcases innovative company presentations to industry investors The sponsor may nominate companies to present (acceptance is pending BIO approval) Opportunity to make brief introductory remarks to kick-off the first session Sponsorship identification signage outside of and within the Investor Session Room Recognition as a Silver sponsor One-on-One Partnering System Sponsor 1-3 complimentary registrations, per BIO Member status Sponsor logo on partnering website, all partnering signage and partnering materials opportunity to provide branded pens & company giveaways at the Partnering Desk Recognition as a Silver sponsor 2015 World Congress Sponsorship Prospectus- Page 9 of 12

10 Padfolio 1-3 complimentary registrations, per BIO Member status Logo prominently placed on padfolio, distributed to all attendees (1,000+) at onsite registration Recognition as a Silver sponsor Jazz & Joe new! $12,500 One (1) Available 1-2 complimentary registrations, per BIO Member status Celebrate Montreal s jazz-centric culture by welcoming attendees into the exhibit hall on Monday morning with a jazz band opening up the hall and leading attendees to a sponsored continental breakfast! Coffee & beverages, food & décor, as well as band provided by BIO Sponsorship identification and materials at the Continental Breakfast, which will take place in the exhibit hall Food & beverage provided by BIO Recognition as a Silver sponsor Branded Wireless Charger $10, complimentary registrations, per BIO Member status Each wireless charger will be branded with the sponsor s logo These branded chargers will be placed in all conference meeting bags, distributed to 1,000+ attendees Recognition as a Silver sponsor Charging Station Sponsor $10, complimentary registrations, per BIO Member status Branding/logo on mobile phone charging stations to be placed in common areas Recognition as a Silver sponsor 2015 World Congress Sponsorship Prospectus- Page 10 of 12

11 Continental Breakfast $10,000 One (1) Available 1-2 complimentary registrations, per BIO Member status Sponsorship identification and materials at the Continental Breakfast, which will take place in the exhibit hall Food & beverage provided by BIO Recognition as a Silver sponsor Workshop $10,000 Limited Availability 1-2 complimentary registrations, per BIO Member status Opportunity to form a 90-minute workshop on a topic not covered during the regular conference program or expanding on an existing one Sponsor can select topic, panel and content (in coordination with BIO) Sponsorship identification on signage outside of the presentation room, as well as on the presentation screen Recognition as a Silver sponsor Energy Breaks (3 of 4 currently available) $5,000 One (1) available 1 complimentary registration (if BIO Member) Logo on signage in refreshment break area Recognition as a Bronze sponsor Meeting Bag Insert $5,000 Limited availability 1 complimentary registration (if BIO Member) Opportunity to place one (1) pre-approved item in the conference meeting bags, distributed to all conference attendees Recognition as a Bronze sponsor 2015 World Congress Sponsorship Prospectus- Page 11 of 12

12 Supporting Sponsor/Conference Sponsor $5,000 Limited availability 1 complimentary registration (if BIO Member) Opportunity to place One half page corporate advertisement in the onsite program guide Opportunity to purchase additional exhibit space at discounted sponsor rate Company logo/listing throughout onsite signage, conference program, and conference website Recognition as a Bronze sponsor 2015 World Congress Sponsorship Prospectus- Page 12 of 12