TH INTERNATIONAL SHORT & MEDIUM SPAN BRIDGE CONFERENCE QUEBEC CITY, CANADA JULY 31 -AUGUST SPONSORSHIP OPPORTUNITIES

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1 TH INTERNATIONAL SHORT & MEDIUM SPAN BRIDGE CONFERENCE QUEBEC CITY, CANADA JULY 31 -AUGUST SPONSORSHIP OPPORTUNITIES

2 th International Short & Medium Span Bridge Conference On behalf of the Organizing Committee, we are delighted to invite you to attend and become a sponsor of the 10th International Short and Medium Span Bridge Conference. The 2018 edition will be held in Quebec City, July 31to August 3, 2018 at the Hilton Hotel, with numerous touristic activities held through out the city s landmarks. Since 1982 the International Short and Medium Span Bridge Conference has been held in Canada to provide a worldwide state-of-the-art forum on short and medium span bridges. Bridge designers, specifiers, contractors, owners and researchers from around the world will again enjoy this unique opportunity to discuss recent practices and new research concerning highway, rail and pedestrian bridges. The technical program will consist of short courses, invited keynote speakers and technical sessions. Co-Chairs: Adel R. Zaki, SNC-Lavalin Inc., Adel.Zaki@snclavalin.com Josée Bastien, Université Laval, Josee.Bastien@gci.ulaval.ca

3 th International Short & Medium Span Bridge Conference Presentations are designed to encourage participation from industry, academia and government. With distinguished keynote speakers, a large industrial exhibition, several practical courses as well as technical tours to local sites of interest and an offsite social evening, delegates will have a chance to keep track of developments within the bridge community and experience Quebec City s charm. Topic include: 1. Large Projects and Innovative Design 2. Structural Analysis and Dynamic of Bridges 3. Composite and Hybrid Materials 4. Design for Durability and New Materials 5. Innovative Rehabilitation Techniques and Maintenance Strategy 6. Sustainability Considerations for Bridges Construction 7. Light Rail Transit Emergence of a Bridge performance 8. Bridge Management System and Service Life Implementation 9. Effect of Climate change in bridge reliability 10. Modern Applications for ABC techniques 11. Aesthetics and Historical Bridges 12. Research and Development Iconic Quebec Bridge (1919) Pierre-Laporte Bridge (1970)

4 Quebec City - Canada Deriving it name from the Algonquin word meaning "where the river narrows, Quebec City was founded in 1608 by Samuel de Champlain and is one of the oldest cities in North America. Québec city and Canada s rich history is marked by encounters with the first nations, historic battles and the valorous acts of men and women. For four centuries, Quebec City has grown into the city we know and love, forging a character of its own built around a thriving culture, economic success, urban transformation, neighborhood life, and the French language.

5 CORPORATE SPONSORSHIP PROGRAM Your organization s involvement can contribute to the success of the 2018 SMSB Conference. Our program offer various sponsorship levels : diamond, platinum, gold, silver, bronze and others. WHY BECOME A PARTNER? Develop relationships with existing client and project partners Display or introduce your products, service and/or solutions Showcase your accomplishments and innovations Enhance your brand or announce a new brand or acquisition Engage with your peers and industry leaders Engage with professionals and academics concerning market trends Meet with new clients and project partners Gain valuable feedback on your products and services Don t miss out on an opportunity to showcase your products and services at one of the most prestigious bridge conference! QUESTIONS ABOUT SPONSORSHIP? Mr. André Bahous, M. Eng. Sponsorship Committee Chair 2018 Quebec City SMSB andre.bahous@snclavalin.com (514) Co-Chairs: Adel R. Zaki, SNC-Lavalin Inc., Adel.Zaki@snclavalin.com Josée Bastien, Université Laval, Josee.Bastien@gci.ulaval.ca Lois Arkwright conference organizer lois.arkwright@csce.ca

6 Premium Partnership Opportunities PARTNERSHIP LEVEL PLATINUM GOLD SILVER BRONZE $40,000 20,000 10,000 5,000 Number of Partnership Opportunities ADVERTISING & PROMOTIONAL MATERIAL Logo featured in communication (>12,000 recipients) Logo on website PRIME positioning (with link to corporate site) Acknowledgement in Canadian Civil Engineer magazine Advertising space in the conference program 1 page ½ page ¼ page Logo on website (with link to corporate site) X-Large Large Medium Small RECOGNITION & PROFILE DURING CONFERENCE Opportunity to speak at Opening Ceremony (5 min) Logo featured on custom lanyards Logo featured in Plenary & Luncheon sessions (jumbo screen) Project slides on sponsor loop slideshow 5 3 Logo featured in paper sessions (session room screen) Logo featured on the delegate package Promotional items in delegate package (partner-supplied) Logo prominently displayed on volunteer shirts Logo prominently displayed at the registration desk Corporate brochure in delegate package (partner-supplied) Logo featured on front cover of the conference program Logo featured outside back cover the conference program X-Large Large Medium Small Logo displayed on banners in common areas 2 1 Logo featured at Breakfast Keynote sessions (Plenaries) X-Large Large Medium Small Verbal Recognition at the Opening Cocktail (Tuesday July 31 st ) Verbal Recognition at the Opening Ceremony (Thursday) Verbal Recognition at the Closing Ceremony (Friday) OTHER BENEFITS Receive a copy of conference delegate list * Complimentary full conference registrations Discount on a trade show exhibition booth 100% 50% 25% Reserved seating at Lunch events 4 2 Reserved seating at Banquet Evening Notes: * Delegate list includes name, organization, city, address and . Delegates may opt out of list during registration. All logos will be featured (size, frequency) approximately in accordance with partnership level. Cut-off date for inclusion in print material is April 13, 2018.

7 Specialty Partnership Opportunities Banquet Reception Partner Opening Reception Partner Logo and website hyperlink on the Conference website Logo and website hyperlink on the Conference website Logo in the Conference program as the Banquet Partner Program as the Opening Reception Partner Corporate name & logo prominently displayed on screen at the Banquet Corporate name and logo prominently displayed at the Opening Reception Verbal acknowledgement of sponsorship the Banquet Two complimentary tickets to the Opening Reception $ 2,000 4 available $ 2,000 4 available Two complimentary tickets to the Banquet Off-site Social Event Partner Lunch Partner Logo and website hyperlink on the Conference website Logo and website hyperlink on the Conference website Corporate logo prominently displayed at offsite social event Corporate name and logo displayed on the screen at the sponsored lunch Program as Off-site Social Partner Verbal acknowledgement of sponsorship at the sponsored lunch Verbal acknowledgement of sponsorship at off-site social event Program as Lunch Partner Two complimentary tickets to the off-site social event Two complimentary tickets to sponsored Lunch (partner to choose date) $ 2,000 4 available $ 2,000 3 available Opportunity to provide one pre-approved promotional item at the event Plains of Abraham

8 Specialty Partnership Opportunities Technical Tour Sponsor $ 1,000 4 available Logo and website hyperlink on the Conference website Corporate logo prominently displayed on technical tour handouts Program as the Technical Tour Partner Verbal acknowledgement of sponsorship at the Technical Tour Opportunity to provide one pre-approved promotional item at the event Two complimentary tickets to the Technical Tour Coffee Break Sponsor $ 1, available Logo and website hyperlink on the Conference website Corporate name and logo prominently displayed at the coffee break and trade show area Program as the Coffee Break Partner Wi-Fi Partner $ 1,000 1 available Your company name as the Wi-Fi password Quebec City fortress door

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