About the Conference and Exhibit The IWA Water Loss Specialist Group, together with City Of Cape Town, will host the biennial Water Loss Conference and Exhibit from 7 to 9 May 2018 at the Century City Conference Centre and Hotel in Cape Town, South Africa. The Water Loss Conference and Exhibition 2018 will be one of the world s largest water loss conferences and is expected to attract over 500 participants from more than 50 countries. Many of the world s leading experts in the field of Non Revenue Water Management will be present and will discuss the latest developments, strategies, techniques and applications of international best practices as well as successful case studies. In addition they will present a 1-day pre-conference workshop on 6 May 2018 to provide an introduction to the issue of Non Revenue Water Management and an overview of the latest IWA Methodology for reducing water losses from Municipal water supply systems. Sponsorship opportunities are now available to all service providers who have an interest in water loss reduction. The opportunity to showcase your products and services to the largest group of water loss specialists is not to be missed! Why sponsor? This event offers prospective sponsors recognition as industry leaders in the water loss field and offers an excellent platform to market both services and products related to water loss reduction. The event offers an excellent networking opportunity where over 500 water loss specialists from more than 50 countries will meet to discuss and debate how best to reduce Non Revenue Water from Municipal water supply systems. As a sponsor, you will gain superior leverage and your presence will be recognized by the attendees of the Water Loss Conference. This is an excellent opportunity to network and generate business leads, both locally as well as internationally. Limited sponsorship opportunities are available to product and service suppliers and they will be allocated on a first come, first-served basis. To avoid disappointment, book your slot as soon as possible. Enclosed are the sponsorship packages offered, floor plan and reply form. A detailed contract will be returned to you upon submission of the completed reply form.
Summary Sponsorship Opportunities Water Loss CAPE TOWN, South Africa (Sponsorship amounts exclude VAT) 6 May 2018 (Worskhop) 7 9 May 2018 (Conference) Conference Partner City Partner Diamond Meet and Greet Gala Dinner Wine Farm experience (Networking evening) Lunches Conference Bags Name tags & Lanyards Speaker Thank You gifts Book of Abstracts Proceedings on memory sticks/cards Branded water bottles Branded Pens Parallel Sessions Prizes at Gala Event Limited Exhibition Stands RESERVED COST (Rands excluding VAT) R500k R500k R250k R150k R150k R150k R150k R75k R75k R75k R75k R75k R30k R30k R30k R30k R30k Cost (Dollars) $ 40 000 $ 40 000 $ 20 000 $ 11 000 $ 11 000 $ 11 000 $ 11 000 $ 5 500 $ 5 500 $ 5 500 $5 500 $ 5 000 $ 2 500 $ 2 500 $ 2 500 $ 2 500 $ 2 500 Diamond Platinum Platinum Platinum Platinum Gold Gold Gold Gold Gold Silver Silver Silver Silver Official conference partner status Prominent branding at all venues On stage and 5 minute welcome slot at plenary session Once off usage of Delegate List Pull-up banners in registration/refreshment 2 2 2 1 1 1 1 area Naming rights to and visible exposure at specific event 5 minute welcome and presentation slot at specific event (only 1 st lunch) Conference Bag branding Logo on name tags/lanyards Logo on speaker gifts and acknowledgement with each gift handed out Logo on Abstracts front cover Logo on abbreviated pocket programme Logo on Abstracts back cover Branding of proceedings memory stick/card Electronic brochure stored on proceedings memory stick/card Branding on specified item Pull-up banner at parallel sessions Acknowledgement at Gala event Pull-up banner in plenary session Exhibition Stand 3m x 3m (25) Number of delegates included to conference 5 5 4 3 3 3 3 2 2 2 2 2 1 1 1 1 1 and all evening events Logo featuring on electronic display at start and end of all sessions Logo on all promotional material Logo on final conference programme Logo on conference website with link to relevant website Promotional material in delegates bags (A4 4 4 4 2 2 2 2 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 pages) Certificate of Appreciation
Sponsorship Levels and Entitlements Water Loss CONFERENCE PARTNER (Limited to 1 sponsor) $40 000(R500 000) A. EXHIBITION SPACE Two exhibition stands in a prominent position in the Conference refreshment area. B. INVITATIONS TO THE CONFERENCE Five (5) registrations to the Conference. C. INVITATIONS TO NETWORKING EVENTS Five (5) registrations to the meet and greet function, networking evening and gala dinner. D. SPONSORSHIP ACKNOWLEDGEMENT The sponsor will receive official conference partner status. Two pull-up banners allowed in the registration/reception area of the main conference venue as well a a pull-up banner in the plenary sessions. Logo will be included in all promotional material leading up to the conference and in the final conference Logo will appear on the sponsor's page of the conference website with a link to the sponsor s website. Logo will appear on the Abstracts front cover. Logo will appear on conference bags together with other relevant logos (bag sponsor, city partner, diamond sponsor). Logo will appear on the name tags together with other relevant logos (city partner, name tag sponsor) Logo will appear prominently in all session venues. The sponsor will be provided with the full delegate list after the conference. A sponsor s representative will be seated on stage during and be allowed a 5 minute presentation at the opening plenary session ceremony. The sponsor will be allowed to include promotional material into the delegate package (maximum 4 x A4 pages). The sponsor will be included in all media exposure acknowledging the conference as"officially sponsored by..."
CITY PARTNER (City of Cape Town) $40 000 (R500 000) A. EXHIBITION SPACE Two exhibition stands in a prominent position in the Conference refreshment area. B. INVITATIONS TO THE CONFERENCE Five (5) registrations to the Conference. C. INVITATIONS TO NETWORKING EVENTS Five (5) registrations to the meet and greet function, networking evening and gala dinner. D. SPONSORSHIP ACKNOWLEDGEMENT The City Partner will receive official conference partner status. Two pull-up banners allowed in the registration/reception area of the main conference venue as well a pull-up banner in the plenary sessions. Logo will be included in all promotional material leading up to the conference and in the final conference Logo will appear on the sponsor's page of the conference website with a link to the sponsor s website. Logo will appear on the Abstracts front cover. Logo will appear on conference bags together with other relevant logos (bag sponsor, conference partner, diamond sponsor). Logo will appear on the name tags together with other relevant logos (conference partner, name tag sponsor) Logo will appear prominently in all session venues. The City Partner will be provided with the full delegate list after the conference. A sponsor s representative will be seated on stage during and be allowed a 5 minute presentation at the opening plenary session ceremony. The City Partner Town will be allowed to include promotional material into the delegate package (maximum 4 x A4 pages). The City Partner will be included in all media exposure acknowledging the conference as"officially sponsored by... The City Partner will receive a certificate of appreciation from the IWA WLSG for their contribution towards the success of
DIAMOND SPONSOR $ 20 000 (R250 000) A. EXHIBITION SPACE Two exhibition stands in a prominent position in the Conference refreshment area. B. INVITATIONS TO THE CONFERENCE Four (4) registrations to the Conference. C. INVITATIONS TO NETWORKING EVENTS Four (4) registrations to the meet and greet function, networking evening and gala dinner. D. SPONSORSHIP ACKNOWLEDGEMENT Two pull-up banners allowed in the registration/reception area of the main conference venue as well a a pull-up banner in the plenary sessions. Logo will be included in all promotional material leading up to the conference and in the final conference Logo will appear on the sponsor's page of the conference website with a link to the sponsor s website. Logo will appear on the Abstracts front cover. Logo will appear on conference bags together with other relevant logos (bag sponsor, conference partner, city partner). Logo will appear on the screen in the venue between sessions. The sponsor will be allowed one time usage of the full delegate list after the conference. A sponsor s representative will be seated on stage during and be allowed a 5 minute presentation at the opening plenary session ceremony. The sponsor will be allowed to include promotional material into the delegate package (maximum 4 x A4 pages).
PLATINUM 1 SPONSOR - Meet and Greet function (Sunday) $11 000 (R150 000) A. EXHIBITION SPACE One exhibition stand in a prominent position in the Conference refreshment area. B. INVITATIONS TO THE CONFERENCE Three (3) registrations to the Conference. C. INVITATIONS TO NETWORKING EVENTS Three (3) registrations to the meet and greet function, networking evening and gala dinner. D. SPONSORSHIP ACKNOWLEDGEMENT The sponsor will receive naming rights to the function. Allowed to display four pull-up banners at the function venue. Five minute welcome and presentation slot at meet and greet function. One pull-up banner allowed in the registration/reception area of the main conference venue as well as a pull-up banner in the plenary sessions. Logo will appear on the Abstracts back cover. The sponsor will be allowed to include promotional material in the delegate bag (maximum 2 x A4 pages).
PLATINUM 2 SPONSOR - Networking Evening (Monday) $11 000 (R150 000) A. EXHIBITION SPACE One exhibition stand in a prominent position in the Conference refreshment area. B. INVITATIONS TO THE CONFERENCE Three (3) registrations to the Conference. C. INVITATIONS TO NETWORKING EVENTS Three (3) registrations to the meet and greet function, networking evening and gala dinner. D. SPONSORSHIP ACKNOWLEDGEMENT The sponsor will receive naming rights to the function. Allowed to display four pull-up banners at the function venue. Five minute presentation slot at networking evening. One pull-up banner allowed in the registration/reception area of the main conference venue as well as a pull-up banner in the plenary sessions. Logo will appear on the Abstracts back cover. The sponsor will be allowed to include promotional material in the delegate bag (maximum 2 x A4 pages).
PLATINUM 3 SPONSOR - Gala Event (Wednesday) $11 000 (R150 000) A. EXHIBITION SPACE One exhibition stand in a prominent position in the Conference refreshment area. B. INVITATIONS TO THE CONFERENCE Three (3) registrations to the Conference. C. INVITATIONS TO NETWORKING EVENTS Three (3) registrations to the meet and greet function, networking evening and gala dinner. D. SPONSORSHIP ACKNOWLEDGEMENT The sponsor will receive naming rights to the function. Five minute welcome and presentation slot at gala dinner. Allowed to display four pull-up banners at the function venue. One pull-up banner allowed in the registration/reception area of the main conference venue as well as a pull-up banner in the plenary sessions. Logo will appear on the Abstracts back cover. The sponsor will be allowed to include promotional material in the delegate bag (maximum 2 x A4 pages).
PLATINUM 4 SPONSOR - Lunches $11 000 (R150 000) A. EXHIBITION SPACE One exhibition stand in a prominent position in the Conference refreshment area. B. INVITATIONS TO THE CONFERENCE Three (3) registrations to the Conference. C. INVITATIONS TO NETWORKING EVENTS Three (3) registrations to the meet and greet function, networking evening and gala dinner. D. SPONSORSHIP ACKNOWLEDGEMENT The sponsor will receive naming rights to the function. One pull-up banner allowed in the registration/reception area of the main conference venue as well as a pull-up banner in the plenary sessions. Five minute presentation slot at lunch on the first day. Allowed to display four pull-up banners at the lunch venue. Logo will appear on the Abstracts back cover. The sponsor will be allowed to include promotional material in the delegate bag (maximum 2 x A4 pages).
GOLD 1 SPONSOR - Conference bags (Reserved) $5 500 (R75 000) A. EXHIBITION SPACE One exhibition stand in a prominent position in the Conference refreshment area. B. INVITATIONS TO THE CONFERENCE Two (2) registrations to the Conference. C. INVITATIONS TO NETWORKING EVENTS Two (2) registrations to the meet and greet function, networking evening and gala dinner. D. SPONSORSHIP ACKNOWLEDGEMENT Logo will appear in the most prominent position on the conference bags, together with the conference logo and the logos of the conference partner, city partner and diamond sponsor if applicable. One pull up banner allowed at plenary session. Logo will appear on the Abstracts back cover. The sponsor will be allowed to include promotional material in the delegate bag (maximum 1 x A4 pages).
GOLD 2 SPONSOR - Name Tags & Lanyards $5 500 (R75 000) A. EXHIBITION SPACE One exhibition stand in a prominent position in the Conference refreshment area. B. INVITATIONS TO THE CONFERENCE Two (2) registrations to the Conference. C. INVITATIONS TO NETWORKING EVENTS Two (2) registrations to the meet and greet function, networking evening and gala dinner. D. SPONSORSHIP ACKNOWLEDGEMENT Logo will appear in the most prominent position on the name tags and lanyards, together with the conference logo and the logos of the conference partner, city partner and diamond sponsor if applicable. One pull up banner allowed at plenary session. The sponsor will be allowed to include promotional material in the delegate bag (maximum 1 x A4 pages).
GOLD 3 SPONSOR - Speaker Thank You Gifts $5 500 (R75 000) A. EXHIBITION SPACE One exhibition stand in a prominent position in the Conference refreshment area. B. INVITATIONS TO THE CONFERENCE Two (2) registrations to the Conference C. INVITATIONS TO NETWORKING EVENTS Two (2) registrations to the meet and greet function, networking evening and gala dinner. D. SPONSORSHIP ACKNOWLEDGEMENT Logo will appear in the most prominent position on the Thank You gifts for the speakers, together with the conference logo and the logos of the conference partner, city partner and diamond sponsor if applicable. One pull up banner allowed at plenary session. Logo will appear on the Abstracts back cover. The sponsor will be allowed to include promotional material in the delegate bag (maximum 1 x A4 pages).
GOLD 4 SPONSOR - Conference Book of Abstracts $5 500 (R75 000) A. EXHIBITION SPACE One exhibition stand in a prominent position in the Conference refreshment area. B. INVITATIONS TO THE CONFERENCE Two (2) registrations to the Conference C. INVITATIONS TO NETWORKING EVENTS Two (2) registrations to the meet and greet function, networking evening and gala dinner. D. SPONSORSHIP ACKNOWLEDGEMENT Logo will appear on the front cover of the Book of Abstracts, together with the conference logo and the logos of the conference partner, city partner and diamond sponsor if applicable. Inside front cover of the abstract book will be dedicated to the sponsor. Logo will appear on the abbreviated conference One pull up banner allowed at plenary session. The sponsor will be allowed to include promotional material in the delegate bag (maximum 1 x A4 pages).
GOLD 5 SPONSOR - Proceedings on memory sticks $5 500 (R75 000) A. EXHIBITION SPACE One exhibition stand in a prominent position in the Conference refreshment area. B. INVITATIONS TO THE CONFERENCE Two (2) registrations to the Conference. C. INVITATIONS TO NETWORKING EVENTS Two (2) registrations to the meet and greet function, networking evening and gala dinner. D. SPONSORSHIP ACKNOWLEDGEMENT Logo will appear on the Conference memory stick or card. Electronic brochure of sponsor will be stored on memory stick along with conference proceedings. One pull up banner allowed at plenary session. Logo will appear on the Abstracts back cover. The sponsor will be allowed to include promotional material in the delegate bag (maximum 1 x A4 pages).
SILVER 1 SPONSOR - Branded Water Bottles $2 500 A. INVITATIONS TO THE CONFERENCE One (1) registration to the Conference. B. INVITATIONS TO NETWORKING EVENTS One (1) registration to the meet and greet function, networking evening and gala dinner. C. SPONSORSHIP ACKNOWLEDGEMENT Logo will appear on the squeeze bottles. Logo will appear on the Abstracts back cover. The sponsor will be allowed to include promotional material in the delegate bag (maximum 1 x A4 pages).
SILVER 2 SPONSOR - Branded Pens $2 500 A. INVITATIONS TO THE CONFERENCE One (1) registration to the Conference. B. INVITATIONS TO NETWORKING EVENTS One (1) registration to the meet and greet function, networking evening and gala dinner. C. SPONSORSHIP ACKNOWLEDGEMENT Logo will appear on the pens. Logo will appear on the Abstracts back cover. The sponsor will be allowed to include promotional material in the delegate bag (maximum 1 x A4 pages).
SILVER 3 SPONSOR - Parallel Sessions $2 500 A. INVITATIONS TO THE CONFERENCE One (1) registration to the Conference. B. INVITATIONS TO NETWORKING EVENTS One (1) registration to the meet and greet function, networking evening and gala dinner. C. SPONSORSHIP ACKNOWLEDGEMENT The sponsor will be allowed branding in the parallel session venues. Logo will appear on the Abstracts back cover. The sponsor will be allowed to include promotional material in the delegate bag (maximum 1 x A4 pages).
SILVER 4 SPONSOR - Prizes at gala dinner (Reserved) $2 500 A. INVITATIONS TO THE CONFERENCE One (1) registration to the Conference. B. INVITATIONS TO NETWORKING EVENTS One (1) registration to the meet and greet function, networking evening and gala dinner. C. SPONSORSHIP ACKNOWLEDGEMENT Best Paper and Oscar Awards will be presented at 30 minute slot at the gala dinner. Logo and name will feature on each award certificate. Logo / name will appear on banner/background where photo's will be taken. Sponsor will be acknowledged during the awards presentation. Logo will appear on the Abstracts back cover. The sponsor will be allowed to include promotional material in the delegate bag (maximum 1 x A4 pages).
Advertising in Abstract Compendium Water Loss $750 (R10 000) Inside Full Page (Colour) $450 (R6 000) Inside Half Page(Colour) $300 (R4 000) Inside Quarter Page (Colour)
Exhibition Stands Water Loss R30 000 Exhibitors will receive one single 3m x 3m exhibition stand. Be allowed to include 1 A4 advertising sheet in delegate conference bags. 1 Delegate to conference and all functions. Additional exhibitors at exhibitors fee (R4000) (includes all meals and exhibitors area access only) The exhibitor's logo will appear on the Abstracts back cover. The exhibitor s logo will be included in all promotional material leading up to the conference and in the final conference Logo will appear on the sponsor's page of the conference website with a link to the sponsor s website. The exhibitor s logo will appear on every certificate of appreciation handed out to sponsors. Booths 15 to 32 Booths 1 to 14 COFFEE AREA
Exhibition Area 1 - Foyer Water Loss COFFEE AREA Booths 1 to 14 1 2 3 4 4 5 6 7 11 8 12 9 13 10 14 Coffee area Entrance to Hall D
Exhibition Area 2 - Hall D Water Loss 15 16 (R75 000) (R50 000) 17 18 19 20 23 24 25 26 27 31 32 Booths 15 to 32 Entrance to Hall D 21 22 28 29 30 COFFEE AREA
CONTACT US KEY DATES & DEADLINES Abstracts submission deadline: 30 September 2017 Notification of accepted contributions: 30 November 2017 If you are interested in sponsoring the IWA Water Loss 2018 Conference, please contact Stuart Hamilton, e-mail: shamilton@hydrotec.ltd.uk or Bambos Charalambous, e-mail: bcharalambous@cytanet.com.cy The Organisers IWA Water Loss Specialist Group Early bird registration deadline*: 30 November 2017 Full paper / poster / presentation deadline: 31 March 2018 Conference President Ronnie Mckenzie (ronniem@wrp.co.za) Scientific Committee Organising Committee Final Registration deadline: 31 March 2018 * Note: All accepted speakers will be charged on the early bird rate Chair Roland Liemberger (roland@liemberger.cc) Members: Ken Brothers Bambos Charalambous Malcolm Farley Stuart Hamilton Jurica Kovac Mbali Matiwane Tim Waldron Local Representative: TBC Chair Caryn Seago (caryns@wrp.co.za) Members Nomthandazo Buthelezi Donne Holmes Niel Meyer Johannes Prins Conference Secretary Kgomotso Molefi (info@waterloss2018.com)
REGISTRATION The pricing for the conference is outlined below. IWA members will need to submit their membership number when registering. For a list of IWA Low Income Countries see: www.iwa-network.org/wp-content/uploads/2016/12/membership-information_2017.pdf) Workshop 6 May 2018 (Sunday) US$ All attendees 100 Rand (Excluding VAT) 1 350 Early bird conference booking (7 to 9 May 2018) - until 31 October 2017 IWA Member 550 7 500 Non-IWA Member 650 8 800 IWA Member- Low Income Country 450 6 000 Non-IWA Member - Low Income Country 550 7 500 Standard fee conference booking (7 to 9 May 2018) - from 1 November 2017 IWA Member 650 8 800 Non-IWA Member 750 10 000 IWA Member - Low Income Country 550 7 500 Non-IWA Member - Low Income Country 650 8 800 Other rates Day rate delegate (attend on a single day of the conference only) Accompanying person 300 150 4 000 2 100 A further reduction of USD 50 (R700)will apply to all fees if the delegate is younger than 35 years. The Accompanying Person fee of USD 150 (R2100) includes access to the opening and closing ceremonies, the welcome reception, and the conference banquet. These prices are fixed and will not fluctuate with the exchange rate. Interested in becoming an IWA member? Please visit IWA website for more details www.waterloss2018.com