Call for Sponsorship 1st AIB-CEE Chapter Conference & 2nd Working Conference on Competitiveness Competitiveness of the CEE Region in the Global Economy
Location and Venue: Mercure Budapest Buda Hotel, October 9-11, 2014, Budapest, Hungary Conference Organizers: AIB-CEE Chapter: Academy of International Business, Central and Eastern Europe Competitiveness Research Center, Corvinus University of Budapest
Invitation
Dear Sponsor, On behalf of the Organizing Committee, it is our pleasure to inform you that the AIB-CEE Chapter and the Competitiveness Research Center (CRC) of Corvinus University of Budapest jointly organize the 1st AIB-CEE Chapter Conference and the 2nd Working Conference with the title of
Competitiveness of the CEE Region in the Global Economy in Budapest, in the Mercure Budapest Buda Hotel, on October 9-11, 2014. This special event offers an extraordinary occasion for scholars and professionals to enhance their discussion and cooperation the field of International Business (IB) and competitiveness, focusing on and/or living in the CEE region. Besides discussing and sharing the scientific outcomes of research work the conference would also like to provide a platform for creating and building contact for further research and collaborations. Main topics of the Conference. Central and Eastern Europe is assumed to constitute a major lens and common denominator of all the papers and presentations. 1. Multinational Enterprises and their Subsidiaries in the CEE Region 2. Internationalization of Small and Medium Sized Enterprises and Born Globals 3. A New Level of Analysis: Global Value Chains in the CEE Region 4. International Management and Human Resource Management 5. Competitiveness of the CEE Region its Countries, Industries and Firms 6. Teaching International Business and International Management: Experiences and Challenges 7. Networking session Reasons for sponsoring and exhibiting. As one of the sponsors or exhibitors at the 2014 Conference you can present your company to a motivated and well-informed scholars and professionals. Participants attending the Conference are mainly scholars from academic and professional institutions, opinion leaders and decision makers. Most of them are also professors of international business at universities, where talents are educated and trained. If you are interested in sponsoring and/or exhibiting at the Conference, we can offer you opportunities and floor space. Diamond Congress Ltd., our partner for the conference organization offers numerous alternatives to publicize and promote your business and can work closely with you to create a package tailored to your company’s need. We are looking forward to meeting you in Budapest in October, 2014.
Attila Chikán
Erzsébet Czakó
Host of the Conference
Program Chair of the Conference
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Information on Sponsorship and Advertising opportunities The AIB-CEE Chapter and the Competitiveness Research Center provide a range of opportunities for sponsorship. We invite you to take advantage of this event to publicize and promote your company among scholars and professionals on International Business and competitiveness. We are offering a wide range of sponsorship packages as well as supplementary options to achieve the greatest exposure for your company. There are also multiple opportunities for advertising at the Conference: the Final Program, the Book of Abstracts, and the proceedings on USB, containing all manuscripts. We are convinced that this event presents an excellent opportunity to exhibit and it is also possible to become a sponsor of the event as well. The organizers offer many opportunities for advertising to support your presence at the conference. For advertising, exhibiting and sponsorship opportunities, please contact:
Diamond Congress Ltd.
AIB-CEE Conference Secretariat H1255 Budapest, POB 48 Phone: +36 1 225 0210, Fax: 36 1 201 2680 E-mail: diamond@diamond-congress.hu
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Sponsoring Packages Please find here the various grades of sponsoring packages and details of options available to maximizes your presence and promote your company at the AIB-CEE Chapter and CRC Conference. The sponsoring packages are priced in EUR and all prices are exclusive of 27% VAT. For international companies reversed charge VAT applies. Exclusive Platinum Gold Silver Sponsorship Package Package Package Number of sponsors limited to
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Complimentary full conference registrations
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Admission tickets to the Welcome Reception
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Admission tickets to the Conference Gala Dinner
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Admission tickets to the Farewell Reception
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Display of company logo in the main session hall during the breaks as
Main Sponsor
Platinum Sponsor
Gold Sponsor
Silver Sponsor
Acknowledgement in all conference publications
Flyer insert in the conference bag up to:
3 flyers or brochures
2 flyers or brochures
1 flyer or brochure
1 flyer or brochure
Full page color advertisement on one of the covers of the Final Program, depending on availability
Full page color advertisement on one of inner pages of the Final Program A short video on your company on the conference USB stick containing all the conference materials
Full page color advertisement on the Conference proceedings on USB
Placement of company logo on the Gala Dinner invitation card
Main Sponsor
Platinum Sponsor
Brief description of your company profile with logo in the Final Program booklet
Verbal acknowledgement at the opening and closing of the conference
9,000 EUR +VAT
7,000 EUR +VAT
5,000 EUR +VAT
3,000 EUR +VAT
Placement of company logo or banner with link in a frequent place on the conference website as a
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Gold Sponsor Silver Sponsor
Sponsoring Opportunities and Additional Benefits Our graded prime sponsors are offered the following sponsorship opportunities extending the packages above, in order to maximize their company exposure.
Exclusive Sponsorship of the Conference Bag
The sponsor name and logo silk-screened or embroidered on the outside front cover of each bag Acknowledgement in all printed conference materials Acknowledgement on signage prominently displayed at the conference registration area Option to include one promotional piece in the delegate bags (limited to one, single-page, double-sided insert provided at the cost of the sponsor) or one full page advertisement in the Final Program Book
Commercial Rate:
2,000 EUR + VAT
Exclusive Sponsorship of Delegate Notepaper and Pens
Notepaper and pens printed with your company logo will be included in the conference Bags Sponsor logo printed on the notepad and pens Acknowledgement in all printed conference materials Acknowledgement on signage prominently displayed at the conference registration area Option to include one promotional piece in the delegate bags (limited to one, single-page, double-sided insert provided at the cost of the sponsor)
Commercial Rate
1,500 EUR + VAT
Exclusive Sponsorship of Participant Name Badges and Lanyards
Sponsor logo/name printed on the front of the name badges Acknowledgement in all printed conference materials Acknowledgement on signage prominently displayed at the conference registration area Option to include one promotional piece in the delegate bags (limited to one, single-page, double-sided insert provided at the cost of the sponsor) or one full page advertisement in the Final Program Book
Commercial Rate
1,500 EUR + VAT
Interested parties may contact the organizers if wishing to offer product sponsorship. In this case the price will be subject to personal discussion.
Exclusive Sponsorship of Coffee Breaks
Acknowledgement in all printed conference materials Acknowledgement on signage prominently displayed at the conference registration area Acknowledgement on signage prominently displayed at the break
Commercial Rate
1,000 EUR + VAT / break
Exclusive Sponsorship of Lunches -
Acknowledgement in all printed conference materials Acknowledgement on signage prominently displayed at the conference registration area Acknowledgement on signage prominently displayed at lunch time
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2,000 EUR + VAT / lunch
Advertising Opportunities There are multiple opportunities for advertising at the 1st AIB-CEE Chapter Conference and the 2nd Working Conference on Competitiveness. Please note that cover pages Final Program booklets are reserved for our Main and Platinum Sponsors. All prices are exclusive of VAT (27 % in 2014).
Advertisement in the Final Program This material will be printed in DIN A5 format, 75-150 copies, the pdf version will be available at http://aib-cee-conference.com/ Deadline for advertising: 15 September 2014
Inner full page (full color) 500 EUR+VAT Inner full page (B+W) 350 EUR+ VAT
Advertisement in the Book of Abstracts This material will be printed in DIN B5 format, 75-150 copies. Deadline for advertising: 15 September 2014
Inner full page (full color) 500 EUR+ VAT Inner full page (B+W) 350 EUR+ VAT
Flyer insert in the Participants’ Pack Maximum size: DIN A4 format, about 75-150 copies, more exact quantity will be declared before the Conference, regarding the number of applicants. Deadline for advertising: 15 September 2014
Flyers not exceeding 12 pages: 500 EUR+VAT/insert (company should provide the inserts)
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Application and General Payment Conditions All exhibitors, advertisers wishing to apply for any of the services listed in this brochure are required to register by submitting the enclosed registration form to Diamond Congress Ltd with an authorized signature. Application are handled at first-come first-served basis, but priorities are given to the main sponsors, in terms of advertisements, exhibition space, and selection of sponsorship opportunities. Space will not be reserve without a written application. Exhibition space cannot be occupied unless the full amount is paid before the dates shown below. The organizers of the exhibition retain the right to rearrange the stands in case the overall concept or organizational matters force them to do so. Advertisement will not be printed if the full amount of the advert is not paid before the deadline indicated. Signing and submitting the application form is binding agreement, provided exhibition space is available, and considered to be written commitment that all conditions stated therein are understood and accepted by the applicant. All prices stated herein exclude VAT which is 27 % for Hungarian seated companies. (For international companies reversed charge VAT applies). Payment should be arranged upon receipt of our pro forma invoice, according to the following terms.
Advanced payment of sponsorship fees (at least 50 %): Final instalment of sponsorship fees: Payment of advertisement of the Final Program, Book of Abstracts:
31 August 2014 15 September 2014 15 September 2014
Cancellation Policy Cancellation and changes to your orders must be made in writing to the Conference Secretariat. Refundable amounts and penalties depend on the date of cancellation and are as follows:
Before 31 August 2014: 80% refunded, 20% retained Before 15 September 2014: 50% refunded, 50% retained After 15 September 2014: no refund
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We hope that our offers will find your interest, please feel free to contact us for further assistance.
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