Sponsorship & Exhibition Brochure

Sponsorship & Exhibition Brochure

Table of Contents Introduction 1 About ECHA 2 Previous Meetings Registration Data 3 About Dublin & The Venue 4 & 5 ECHA 2018 Programme Outline 5 ECHA 2018 Sponsorship Packages 6 Exclusive Sponsor of the Youth Platform of the European Talent Support Network 7 Exhibition 8 Individual Sponsorship Opportunities 8 ECHA 2018 Partnership, Advertising & Exhibition Booking Contract 9

Introduction Dear Colleague, On behalf of The Centre for Talented Youth, Ireland, I would like to extend Céad Míle Fáilte (a hundred thousand welcomes) to the 16th Conference of the European Council for High Ability, to be held in Dublin in 2018. As the current secretary of ECHA, I am delighted to have the opportunity to welcome you to Ireland s fair shores in August 2018. The theme of the conference will be Working with Gifted Students in the 21st Century and we hope this topic will invite a diverse cross section of research, as well as provide an excellent networking opportunity for those working in the field of gifted education, whether you are an educator, researcher, psychologist, teacher, parent or student. Although a small country, Ireland s traditions of looking outward and of transcontinental migration have helped create a world where the Irish diaspora are found everywhere. We expect that for many this will be a first visit to Ireland, while for others it will be an opportunity to return home. There will also be a significant number who, though of Irish ancestry, have never visited our shores. To all delegates and partners, whether this is a first visit, a homecoming, or in a sense both of these, we can offer a venue to exceed your expectations. ECHA 2018 will be held in the incredible Croke Park Stadium, the hub of Irish sport for over a century. Guests will be able to take their coffee break looking out over the famous pitch and accompanying Dublin city skyline, as well as take advantage of the venue s incredible visitor attractions. Croke Park also has the benefit of being centrally located and easily accessible from both Dublin city centre and the airport. A visit to Dublin offers a chance to see other parts of the country too. Ireland is simply one of the world s best travel destinations, offering a landscape of stunning beauty, with a deep cultural and literary history, and a warm and welcoming people have combined to earn us this reputation. We can also guarantee a social programmelike no other! Centre for Talented Youth, Ireland has a rich tradition in the field of gifted education and our affiliation with ECHA dates back over 25 years. CTY Ireland will work hard to ensure that we continue the wonderful tradition of ECHA conferences and we hope to see you here in August 2018. Sincerely, Dr. Colm O Reilly Director CTY Ireland Dublin City University 1

About ECHA Throughout Europe there is a growing awareness of the needs of our most able individuals; in recent years increasing interest in this area of child development has generated new forms of practice in education, numerous research programmes and studies, a growth in the number of societies for parents of highly able children and, indeed, a growth in concern for highly able people of all ages. ECHA has been generated by an overwhelming demand for coordination from most European countries, both West and East. The major goal of ECHA is to act as a communications network to promote the exchange of information among people interested in high ability educators, researchers, psychologists, parents and the highly able themselves. As the ECHA network grows, provision for highly able people improves and these improvements are beneficial to all members of society. The basis for this specifically European Council comes from a belief in our common cultural heritage which is distinct from that of other parts of the world. Although Europe is made up of different countries with many languages, we share the traditions and outlooks of societies in which education has been widely available for centuries. We also share the same kinds of problems, and it makes sense to work towards their solution together. The European Council for High Ability aims to advance the study and development of potential excellence in people. This enterprise calls for easy access to communication so that new discoveries whether scientific or the fruits of experience, can be readily shared between members of ECHA and others who are concerned about high ability. ECHA enjoys consultative status as a non-governmental organisation (NGO) with the Council of Europe. 2

Previous Meetings Registration Data Target delegates for 2018 600 - Ireland 2016-600 - Austria 2014-400 - Slovenia Delegate Profile 25% Educators 25% Researchers 25% Parents 15% Highly able 10% Psychologists 3

Host City Dublin Dublin is an exciting and inspirational city eager to extend a warm welcome to business tourists from across the globe. World-renowned for our warm welcome and genuine sense of fun, the Irish people s enviable passion for life promises to entice colleagues and peers from around the globe, guaranteeing high attendance at any international event. Dublin city itself is small, compact and is tailor-made for carefree exploring by foot but also offers the benefit of being a mere 30 minutes from the countryside and coast One of the SAFEST CITIES IN THE WORLD for tourists (Post Office Travel Insurance 2015) 71 award winning restaurants as well as numerous hidden gems serving up over 50 different cuisines and over 800 PUBS Why should you come to Dublin? Two hours from most of Europe and just six hours from the US Over 160 HOTELS with just over 18,000 BEDROOMS Ireland is the FOURTH BEST COUNTRY IN THE WORLD for business (Forbes 2015) 4 Dublin attracts 15% more delegates to international conferences due to the destination appeal Over 50 airlines flying to over 150 destinations

Venue: Croke Park, Dublin Croke Park provides an exceptional venue experience with cutting edge technology and infrastructure, complimentary Wi-Fi, stunning city views and a central location. Croke Park is one of Ireland s largest conference centres with over 5,000 square metres of event & exhibition space, eight large capacity suites for up to 800 delegates and over 90 individual meeting rooms. ECHA 2018 Programme Outline Conference Themes- ECHA 2018 Designing programmes for gifted students Social and Emotional well-being of gifted students. Impact of the European Talent Support Network Technology and gifted students. Working with gifted students in the classroom. Research into giftedness. Best practice for gifted students. International perspectives of gifted education. Twice exceptional students Working with gifted disadvantaged students Confirmed Keynote Speakers Professor Françoys Gagne l Université du Québec à Montréal Canada Professor Heidrun Stoeger University of Regensburg, Germany Professor Tracy Cross The College of William and Mary, Virginia, USA David Cuartielles Co-founder of Arduino Malmö University, Sweden 5

ECHA 2018 Sponsorship Packages Platinum 12,500 Gold 10,000 Silver 5,000 Branding on ECHA2018 Partners page of website Use of ECHA2018 Image in your promotional activities Exhibition Space only (Table, Power and Chairs & exhibitor pass x1) Full delegate complimentary registration Complimentary Ticket to the Conference Dinner Colour Advert in Conference Programme Premium Space Premium Space Premium Space 4 2 1 4 2 1 Full Page Half Page Quarter Page Tiered Coverage in Promotional Campaign Digital Branding at the Venue Platinum Tier Gold Tier Silver Tier Insert in the Delegate Pack Recognised in all communications Opportunity to organise an exclusive branded event Post Event Fulfilment Report Access to ECHA2018 Database where permission has been granted Free Extra Value Option Recognised from the Podium 1 of 3 Symposium Opportunities Worth 5,000 At the start of each days keynotes 1 of 3 Symposium Opportunities Worth 2,500 6

Exclusive Sponsor of the Youth Platform of the European Talent Support Network 10,000 The Youth Platform of the European Talent Support Network is delighted to hold it s second Youth Summit in Dublin, during the ECHA 2018 conference. The Youth Platform is an opportunity for highly able young people to meet like-minded individuals from different parts of the world, who are part of a variety of talent development programs. At the previous Youth Summit in Budapest there were 64 participants from 17 countries representing a total of 20 nationalities from the age of 14-26. The participants took part in lectures on giftedness, debated educational policy and found time to explore the beautiful city of Budapest. CTYI is delighted to host the second Youth Summit of the European Talent Support Network and welcome returning and new delegates from around Europe and the rest of the world! We are seeking a sole sponsor of this very important event. It is vital to keep the registration fee for this event at a low level to ensure that highly able young people from all backgrounds have access to attend. As the exclusive Youth Platform sponsor you will be entitled to the following: Two complimentary registrations for ECHA 2018 Two complimentary ECHA 2018 dinner tickets Branding opportunity on all signage and print items created for the Youth Platform Exclusive branding on all Youth Platform website pages Advert and thank-you in the ECHA 2018 conference programme Additional items can be discussed in order to meet the marketing needs of the sponsor 7

Table Top Exhibition Space 2500 2x3m floor space to include trestle table, 2 chairs and power socket, 1 exhibitor pass* *Additional exhibitor passes available for 180 each to include access to the venue, the welcome reception and all daytime catering breaks/lunches Individual Sponsorship Opportunities PEASE NOTE ALL PRICES QUOTED ARE + VAT @23% Conference Dinner (exclusive) 12,500 Conference Welcome Reception (exclusive) 7,500 Conference Lunch (1 day) 6,000 Mobile phone/laptop charging stations (x 3) 6,000 ECHA 2018 delegate lounge (exclusive) 5,000 Conference Bag/Folder 3,500 Insert into the Delegate Pack 1,500 Conference Tea/Coffee Break 3,500 Conference Lanyard 2,500 Sponsorship of the Water Stations 2,000 Conference Pen 1,500 Conference Notepad 1,500 Delegate Gifts (the gift to be supplied by Sponsor) 1,000 Caricaturist 1,000 Advertisement in programme (full page) 1000 Advertisement in programme (half page) 500 ECHA2018 Floorplan 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 Exhibition Tables Pod Tables Catering Points 8

ECHA2018 Partnership, Advertising & Exhibition Booking Contract Platinum Sponsorship 12,500 Gold Sponsorship 10,000 Silver Sponsorship 5000 Please submit exactly as it should appear in all published event materials Name: Organisation: Address that will appear on the invoice: Youth Platform 10,000 Exhibition Space 2500 Conference Dinner 12,500 Welcome Reception 7,500 Conference Lunch (1 day) 6,000 Charging stations (x 3) 6,000 City, State, Zip/Postal Code: Phone: Fax: E-mail: Signature: Delegate lounge 5,000 Conference Bag/Folder 3,500 Insert into the Delegate Pack 1,500 Tea/Coffee Break (1 day) 3,500 Conference Lanyard 2,500 Water Stations 2,250 Conference Pen 1,500 Conference Notepad 1,500 Delegate Gifts 1,000 Caricaturist 1,000 Full page advert 1000 Half page advert 500 Please email or return this form to the address below, if you require further information please contact: ECHA, Conference Partners Ltd, 11-13 First Floor, The Hyde Building, The Park, Carrickmines, Dublin 18, Ireland Tel: + 353 1 296 8688 E-mail: ECHA2018@conferencepartners.ie Payment Policy: 100% payment is due on booking. The Partner/exhibitor s logo and company biography will not be included on any promotional materials until full payment is received. Cancellation Policy: Cancellation within twelve months prior to the conference will incur a cancellation fee of 40%. Cancellation within eight months prior to the conference will incur a cancellation fee of 100%. The cancellation fee of the Partnership amount is subject to VAT at 23% Please note: Full details of the exhibition area, set-up times, goods receipt, electricity etc. will be sent to you in early 2018. 9

ECHA, Conference Partners Ltd, 11-13 First Floor, The Hyde Building, The Park, Carrickmines, Dublin 18, Ireland Tel: + 353 1 296 8688 E-mail: ECHA2018@conferencepartners.ie