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WELCOME MESSAGE COBA 2018 Michael Lawrence CEO, COBA Dear Industry Partner The 2018 Customer Owned Banking Convention is an exciting opportunity for you to be a Sponsor or Exhibitor at our premier industry event and showcase your brand and offering. It will be held at the magnificent Melbourne Convention & Exhibition Centre from 21 to 23 October 2018. This year s theme - the Challenge of Change reflects the changing nature of the banking industry and the opportunities it presents for the customer owned banking sector, for market growth and for new and innovative products and services. Banking competition is in the spotlight and it s clear consumers want a trusted banking institution which truly puts their customers first. This is why the customer owned banking model is poised to continue to grow. To achieve this, our members will look to their established and potential business partners to help them realise their ambitions and better serve the market s demands. COBA 2018 is the premier opportunity for you to establish your business as one of those key partners and to strengthen and build your relationship with the sector. Melbourne is a cosmopolitan and sophisticated city well known for its hospitality. The world-class convention and exhibition centre is a great base from which to explore all Melbourne has to offer. We anticipate high interest and attendance of the sector s most senior decision-makers at this event with a strong and diverse line-up of speakers targeted for our program. Becoming a 2018 Sponsor or Exhibitor gives you much more than a ticket, it offers on-ground access to showcase your company s brand and services and your offering and commitment to the industry to hundreds of interested stakeholders over several days. The 2018 Sponsorship and Exhibition Prospectus offers a range of packages to suit your company s needs and objectives. Our team at Concept Event Management are ready to discuss any of the options we have available or to answer any questions. As always, we encourage early confirmation of your participation to ensure you receive the maximum return on your investment. We look forward to partnering with you for the 2018 Customer Owned Banking Convention in Melbourne during October 2018. I look forward to seeing you in Melbourne for COBA 2018!
HOST CITY MELBOURNE Melbourne is a vibrant city buzzing with dynamic arts and culture. It is Victoria s capital city and the business, administrative, cultural and recreational hub of the state. It is a cosmopolitan and lively city that is home to many different types of scenery, including skyscrapers, parkland and beaches such as the well-known St Kilda Beach. Melbourne is a river city, although close to the coast, with the Yarra River running through it. The Southbank precinct holds attractions such as The Arts Centre, MTC, and the National Gallery for Victoria, and at Federation Square you can see the Aboriginal art collection at the Ian Potter Centre NGV, or head to The Edge Theatre to watch different performances. The area of Southbank is popular with visitors and locals alike for its shopping, restaurants and events. Melbourne has a number of theatres including the Fairfax Studio, The Channel and the Playhouse Theatre which are part of The Arts Centre Melbourne located in Southbank. This venue is known to be Australia s largest performing arts venue, and is worth visiting. Additionally, the Southbank precinct is home to the Crown Casino complex along with its many associated bars and restaurants. VENUE CONVENTION & EXHIBITION CENTRE MELBOURNE CONVENTION & EXHIBITION CENTRE The Melbourne Convention & Exhibition Centre is ideally located in the city, in the heart of the Southbank Precinct and is opposite the CBD. With its committed and professional staff, advanced technological capabilities, flexibility and services of the highest standard, the Melbourne Convention & Exhibition Centre is internationally acclaimed as one of the leading Convention Centres in the world.
CONVENTION OVERVIEW KEY DATES SPONSORSHIP/EXHIBITION PAYMENT DEPOSIT 50% to be received within 4 weeks of confirming application EPS AND JPEG FORMAT COMPANY LOGO On confirmation of application COMPANY PROFILE FOR MARKETING COLLATERAL Friday 27 July 2018 SPONSORSHIP/EXHIBITION FINAL PAYMENT Friday 21 September 2018 SUBMISSION OF ALL EXHIBITION FORMS FROM EXHIBITOR MANUAL Friday 21 September 2018
CONVENTION OVERVIEW GENERAL INFORMATION Please note all printing & publishing entitlements are subject to printing deadlines and, due to privacy regulations, the delegate list will only consist of delegates who have consented to allowing their details to be provided. Exhibition Opening Hours* Sunday 21 October 2018 1630-1830 Welcome Reception in Exhibition Monday 22 October 2018 1015-1700 Tuesday 23 October 2018 1015-1600 Exhibitor Move In* Sunday 21 October 2018 1200-1530 Exhibitor Move Out* Tuesday 23 October 2018 1615-1800 *Times are subject to change
COBA 2018 CONVENTION SOCIAL EVENTS Sunday 21 October 2018* Private Corporate Events Welcome Reception in Exhibition Melbourne Convention & Exhibition Centre Please note no formal Convention activities will be scheduled for delegates on the evenings Sunday (after 1900) and Monday (after 1730), providing the opportunity for you to entertain your clients and delegates. Tuesday 23 October 2018* Sponsor activities and events, including transportation of delegates, must not conflict with the formal Convention program and events. Convention Dinner 1630-1830 1900-2400 Melbourne Convention & Exhibition Centre *Times are subject to change In order to ensure there are no conflicts or cross-over, Sponsors and Exhibitors are required to submit their intentions in writing to the Convention Secretariat for approval prior to 21 September 2018, along with final Exhibition and Sponsorship forms.
SPONSORSHIP PACKAGE BENEFITS BENEFITS PLATINUM GOLD SILVER EXHIBITOR AUD incl GST $55,000 $35,000 $17,000 $7,000 Core Sponsorship Package 15min presentation during the Convention Program x x x Exhibition Space 6m x 6m or 12m x 3m 9m x 3m 6m x 3m 3m x 3m Delegate Registration 10 5 3 1 Exhibitor Registration 8 5 3 2 Convention Dinner Tickets 10 10 6 1 Company profile, logo and contact details in the Program Book 1 A4 Page (or equivalent) 1/2 A4 Page (or equivalent) 50 Words Logo & contact details only Satchel Insert 1 1 1 x Consenting Delegate List From 6 weeks prior From 4 weeks prior From 2 weeks prior 1 week prior Logo included in the Convention email marketing campaigns x x x Company Banner at Registration x x x One branded Refreshment Break x x x Sign up by 18 May 2018 1/2 Page advertisement Registration Brochure x x x
CORE SPONSORSHIP PACKAGE SPONSORSHIP PACKAGES Platinum Sponsorship $55,000 * Active promotion as leading supporter in Convention marketing Recognition as PLATINUM Sponsor with 1 A4 page (or equivalent) company description in Program Book 1 A4 page (or equivalent) advertisement in Program Book (artwork supplied by sponsor) Delegate list provided 6 weeks prior to the commencement of the Convention and ongoing updates Feature Exhibition space - 36m 2 (6m x 6m or 12m x 3m booth layout) 10 Convention Delegate registrations 8 Exhibitor passes 10 Convention Dinner tickets 15 minute presentation during Program presentation timing at the discretion of the Committee Logo included in Convention email marketing campaign Company banner displayed at Registration Desk (provided by sponsor) All Sponsorship packages include the Core Sponsorship Package Logo on Convention website including hyperlink to sponsor s website Logo in Convention registration brochure Company profile and contact details in Convention program book Logo on signage throughout the venue (where permitted by venue) Logo on sponsor acknowledgement slides before every session Platinum Sponsors, sign up prior to 18 May and you receive a page advertisement in the Registration Brochure
CORE SPONSORSHIP PACKAGE SPONSORSHIP PACKAGES Gold Sponsorship $35,000 * Recognition as GOLD Sponsor with ½ A4 page (or equivalent) company description in Program Book ½ A4 page (or equivalent) advertisement in Program Book (artwork supplied by sponsor) Delegate list provided 4 weeks prior to the commencement of the Convention and ongoing updates Feature Exhibition space 27m 2 (9m x 3m booth layout) 5 Convention Delegate registrations 5 Exhibitor passes 10 Convention Dinner tickets Opportunity to brand 1 refreshment break during the Convention (the allocation of refreshment breaks is at the discretion of the Convention Committee) Opportunity to have branded mugs and napkins with sponsor s logo distributed at catering stations during the sponsored refreshment break (this is optional and is an additional cost to the sponsor) All Sponsorship packages include the Core Sponsorship Package Logo on Convention website including hyperlink to sponsor s website Logo in Convention registration brochure Company profile and contact details in Convention program book Logo on signage throughout the venue (where permitted by venue) Logo on sponsor acknowledgement slides before every session Recognition as GOLD Sponsor in Program Book
CORE SPONSORSHIP PACKAGE SPONSORSHIP PACKAGES Silver Sponsorship $17,500 * Recognition as SILVER Sponsor with 50-word company description in Program Book Delegate list provided 2 weeks prior to the commencement of the Convention and ongoing updates Exhibition space 18m 2 (6m x 3m booth layout) 3 Convention Delegate registrations 3 Exhibitor passes 6 Convention Dinner tickets All Sponsorship packages include the Core Sponsorship Package Logo on Convention website including hyperlink to sponsor s website Logo in Convention registration brochure Company profile and contact details in Convention program book Logo on signage throughout the venue (where permitted by venue) Logo on sponsor acknowledgement slides before every session Recognition as SILVER Sponsor in Program Book
CORE SPONSORSHIP PACKAGE SPONSORSHIP PACKAGES Convention Dinner $33,000 * Exclusive Opportunity All Sponsorship packages include the Core Sponsorship Package Logo on Convention website including hyperlink to sponsor s website Logo in Convention registration brochure Company profile and contact details in Convention program book Logo on signage throughout the venue (where permitted by venue) Logo on sponsor acknowledgement slides before every session 50 word company description in Program Book Delegate list provided 2 weeks prior to the commencement of the Convention and ongoing updates 5 Convention Delegate registrations 10 Convention Dinner tickets Recognition as Convention Dinner Sponsor in Program Book 2 Company banners displayed at entrance to Dinner (provided by sponsor) Verbal recognition at Convention Dinner 2 minute welcome address at Convention Dinner Company logo printed on ticket Company logo & acknowledgement as sponsor on Convention Dinner menu Company logo on screen periodically throughout the evening Opportunity to provide giveaways at Convention Dinner (provided by sponsor)
CORE SPONSORSHIP PACKAGE SPONSORSHIP PACKAGES Delegate Satchels $12,000 * Exclusive Opportunity All Sponsorship packages include the Core Sponsorship Package Logo on Convention website including hyperlink to sponsor s website Logo in Convention registration brochure Company profile and contact details in Convention program book Logo on signage throughout the venue (where permitted by venue) Logo on sponsor acknowledgement slides before every session 50 word company description in Program Book Delegate list provided 2 weeks prior to the commencement of the Convention and ongoing updates Exhibition space 9m 2 1 Convention Delegate registration 2 Exhibitor passes 2 Convention Dinner tickets Logo on satchel (satchel selection and logo placement at the discretion of Convention Committee) Lanyards & Delegate Name Badges $12,000 * Exclusive Opportunity 50 word company description in Program Book Delegate list provided 2 weeks prior to the commencement of the Convention and ongoing updates Exhibition space 9m 2 (3m x 3m booth layout) 1 Convention Delegate registration 2 Exhibitor passes 2 Convention Dinner tickets Logo on Name badge & Lanyard (Lanyard selection and logo placement at the discretion of Convention Committee) Your Logo here!
CORE SPONSORSHIP PACKAGE SPONSORSHIP PACKAGES Refreshment Bar $12,000 * Three Opportunities All Sponsorship packages include the Core Sponsorship Package Logo on Convention website including hyperlink to sponsor s website Logo in Convention registration brochure Company profile and contact details in Convention program book Logo on signage throughout the venue (where permitted by venue) Logo on sponsor acknowledgement slides before every session 50 word company description in Program Book Delegate list provided 2 weeks prior to the commencement of the Convention and ongoing updates Exhibition space (6m x 3m - including refreshment bar service area allowing for approximately 3m x 3m marketing space) Option to serve coffee, iced coffee or juice 1 coffee machine and staff serving coffees in the Exhibition Hall; OR 1 iced coffee machine and staff serving iced coffees in the Exhibition Hall; OR 1 juice machine and staff service juices in the Exhibition Hall. Logo to be included on the Refreshment Bar signage 1 Convention Delegate registration 2 Exhibitor passes 2 Convention Dinner tickets Opportunity to have branded coffee mugs/cups with sponsor s logo distributed at the Refreshment Bar (this is optional and is therefore an additional cost to the sponsor) Opportunity to have other refreshment items on the bar (at sponsor s expense and subject to approval from the Convention Committee)
CORE SPONSORSHIP PACKAGE SPONSORSHIP PACKAGES Water Bottles $12,000 * Exclusive Opportunity 50 word company description in Program Book Delegate list provided 2 weeks prior to the commencement of the Convention and ongoing updates Logo on water bottle (water bottle selection and logo placement at the discretion of Convention Committee) Exhibition space 9m 2 (3m x 3m booth layout) 1 Convention Delegate registration 2 Exhibitor passes 2 Convention Dinner tickets All Sponsorship packages include the Core Sponsorship Package Logo on Convention website including hyperlink to sponsor s website Logo in Convention registration brochure Company profile and contact details in Convention program book Logo on signage throughout the venue (where permitted by venue) Logo on sponsor acknowledgement slides before every session Recharge Station $12,000 * Exclusive Opportunity 50 word company description in Program Book Delegate list provided 2 weeks prior to the commencement of the Convention and ongoing updates Exhibition space 18m 2 (6m x 3m booth layout - with Recharge Station equipment, allow for approximately 5m x 3m marketing space) 1 Recharge Station supplied allowing delegates to recharge their mobile devices Logo to be included on Recharge Station signage 1 Convention Delegate registration 2 Exhibitor passes 2 Convention Dinner tickets Your Logo here!
CORE SPONSORSHIP PACKAGE SPONSORSHIP PACKAGES Women in Mutuals Network Forum $10,000 * Exclusive Opportunity All Sponsorship packages include the Core Sponsorship Package Logo on Convention website including hyperlink to sponsor s website Logo in Convention registration brochure Company profile and contact details in Convention program book Logo on signage throughout the venue (where permitted by venue) Logo on sponsor acknowledgement slides before every session 50 word company description in Program Book Delegate list provided 1 week prior to the commencement of the Convention Verbal acknowledgement as the Sponsor of the Women in Mutuals Network Forum Logo onscreen as the Sponsor of the Women in Mutuals Network Forum 5 Invitations to the Women in Mutuals Network Forum (Sunday 21 October 2018) 2 Convention Delegate registrations 2 Convention Dinner tickets Company banner outside the venue for the Women in Mutuals Network Forum (banner provided by sponsor) Brochures on a table outside the venue for the Women in Mutuals Network Forum
CORE SPONSORSHIP PACKAGE SPONSORSHIP PACKAGES Convention App $10,000 * Exclusive Opportunity All Sponsorship packages include the Core Sponsorship Package Logo on Convention website including hyperlink to sponsor s website Logo in Convention registration brochure Company profile and contact details in Convention program book Logo on signage throughout the venue (where permitted by venue) Logo on sponsor acknowledgement slides before every session 50 word company description in Program Book Delegate list provided 1 week prior to the commencement of the Convention Banner advertisement with link to company website Company logo on the loading / landing page Company logo on home screen with link to profile page Profile page with link to company website 1 Convention Delegate registration 1 Convention Dinner ticket Program Book Advertising $2,500 * or $1,500 * Limited Opportunity Program Book Advertising available to Sponsorship packages purchased above $10,000 $2,500 Full Page (A5 equivalent) $1,500 ½ A4 Page (A6 equivalent) The opportunity to purchase advertising space in the Convention Program Book distributed to every Delegate registered for the Convention via the Delegate Satchels Placement of all advertising material in the Program Book will be at the discretion of the Convention Committee Artwork will be supplied by sponsor
CORE SPONSORSHIP PACKAGE SPONSORSHIP PACKAGES Note Pads & Pens $7,500 * Exclusive Opportunity All Sponsorship packages include the Core Sponsorship Package Logo on Convention website including hyperlink to sponsor s website Logo in Convention registration brochure Company profile and contact details in Convention program book Logo on signage throughout the venue (where permitted by venue) Logo on sponsor acknowledgement slides before every session 50 word company description in Program Book Delegate list provided 1 week prior to the commencement of the Convention Logo on Note Pads and Pens (distributed in all Delegate satchels - Note Pad selection and logo placement will be at the discretion of the Convention Committee) 1 Convention Delegate registration 1 Convention Dinner ticket Hand Sanitiser $5,500 * Exclusive Opportunity 50 word company description in Program Book Delegate list provided 1 week prior to the commencement of the Convention Full colour logo on Hand Sanitiser (distributed in all Delegate satchels) 1 Convention Delegate registration 1 Convention Dinner ticket Your Logo here!
EXHIBITION PACKAGE Exhibition Stand $7,000* Exhibition space - 9m2 (3m x 3m booth layout) Carpeted floor Back and side walls Company name on fascia over each open side 2 Spotlights 1 Standard power outlet 1 Convention Delegate registration 2 Exhibitor passes 1 Convention Dinner ticket Company name, logo and contact details in Convention Program Book Delegate list 1 week prior to the commencement of the Convention Please note the option to book two side by side exhibition booths is not available.
EXHIBITION FLOORPLAN COBA 2018 21-23 October 2018 Exhibition Bays 19 & 20 Melbourne Convention & Exhibition Centre 43 42 CAFE 3 Silver 13 41 40 37 36 Silver 10 35 34 Recharge 33 Silver 8 CAFE 2 30 29 ENTRY 44 45 Silver 14 Silver 2 Buffet Silver 3 Silver 12 Coffee Station 39 38 Silver 11 11 10 Silver 4 Buffet PLATINUM Dietary Coffee Station 20 32 Silver 9 GOLD 31 22 21 Coffee Station Buffet Buffet Silver 7 Silver 6 28 27 26 25 24 23 Platinum Storage WHEELCHAIR ACCESS DOOR Silver 1 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 Silver 5 CAFE 1 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19
COBA 2018 THE PREMIER EVENT IN AUSTRALIA FOR THE CUSTOMER OWNED BANKING INDUSTRY CONVENTION ORGANISER Concept Event Management Pty Ltd PO Box 1179, Crows Nest NSW 1585 Tel: +61 2 9436 0232 Fax: +61 2 9436 4462 Email: coba2018@conceptevents.com.au Website: www.coba2018.com.au