Speaking of Water, Colloquium Series 2022 - Sponsorship Opportunities

Speaking of Water Colloquium Series — 2022 Season THE 2022 SEASON

SPONSORSHIP OPPORTUNITIES

Speaking of Water - Colloquium Series

As multiple water crises continue to grow in severity throughout the West, Water UCI serves as a critical facilitator of research, education and sustainable water policy in the ongoing effort to provide access to safe and secure water for all.

Speaking of Water – Water UCI’s Colloquium Series has, for five years, brought together leading experts in the worlds of water science, economics and distribution for vibrant discussions and dialogue on critical topics to help educate the public and stimulate action towards solutions.

We are excited to return to live programs beginning in January 2022 with an exciting slate of topics including:

January: Privatization of Water: Will it Bring Greater Social Equity?

(In-Person Presentation)

More than 1 million Californians do not have access to safe drinking water and a growing number of systems are on the brink of collapse, raising the question: Who can do it better – private or public agencies?

February: Do Siloed Decisions Produce Dire Results?

A Look at Ideals and Outcomes (In-Person Presentation)

Water is integral to all aspects of society and impacts our daily lives, whether we see it or not. Explore examples of mandates, regulations and legislation that have real and lasting impacts on our state’s economy.

March: Water Drop: An Inspirational Story of How One Woman Impacted Lives (Virtual Presentation)

The power of an idea is illustrated by

Aria Catano, who made a difference through one single action that grew into a movement. Providing water to homeless encampments has caught the attention and imagination of a nation.

April: From Drought to Dread – The Tragedy of the Mighty Colorado River (Virtual Presentation)

June: No Water, No Smart Phones, No Homes – Water’s Rippling & Crippling Effect on Society (Live Presentation)

As the condition of the Colorado River declines due to climate change, How bad will it get and what, if anything, can be done to avoid a catastrophe?

Water is life, but what does it mean to our personal lives? Housing, supply chain and land use are just some of the key aspects of society that depend on water.

September: Turning Tides: How to Change the Faces of Water (Live Presentation)

Hear first-hand from private and public sector leaders representing a variety of industries who will discuss the challenges, successes and failures in diversifying representation in California water.

October: Why Us? – Why You? Networking Event (In Person)

This dynamic networking event showcases the immense opportunities in water. Those who are seeking talent and those who seek to apply their talent will dive into the future by making meaningful connections during this interactive evening event.

Sponsorship of Speaking of Water is a perfect opportunity to get your company’s name in front of nearly 20,000 individuals on our mailing list as well as the entire UCI campus community of faculty, staff and students.

Speaking of Water - Sponsor Levels Now, with our return to live programming, we will also be marketing aggressively to the Orange County public through various media sources (OC Register, OC Business Journal, Internet and others), greatly expanding our viewer impressions and driving event attendance, both in person and virtually.

Join with us to bring water education to the greater public with a sponsorship at a level appropriate to your budget and marketing needs.

2022 Series Signature Sponsor(s) - $25,000 Recognition during every program from Water UCI Director Dominant Series Signature Sponsor listing in ads for the Orange County Business Journal and the OC Register and all other media buys Opportunity to make remarks to attendees at live and virtual programs Dominant company logo/name recognition throughout the Colloquium venue and program Company logo/name recognition on Colloquium event website and online registration site with a link to company website throughout the year.

Company logo/name recognition at guest registration VIP Table or preferred seating for 16 at each program Admission for 16 at VIP Program Receptions

2022 Series Impact Sponsor(s) - $15,000 Series Impact Sponsor listing in ads for the Orange County Business Journal and the OC Register and all other media buys Prominent company logo/name recognition throughout the Colloquium venue and program Company logo/name recognition on Colloquium event website and online registration site with a link to company website throughout the year.

Company logo/name recognition at guest registration VIP Table or preferred seating for eight at each program Admission for eight at VIP Program Receptions

2022 Series Partner Sponsor(s) - $7,500 Series Partner Sponsor listing in ads for the Orange County Business Journal and the OC Register and all other media buys Company logo/name recognition throughout the Colloquium venue and program Company logo/name recognition on Colloquium event website and online registration site with a link to company website throughout the year Company logo/name recognition at guest registration VIP Table or preferred seating for four at each program Admission for four at VIP Program Receptions

2022 Individual Colloquium Sponsor(s) - $2,500 Company logo/name recognition on Colloquium Program online registration site with a link to company Recognition during selected program from Water UCI Director Company logo/name recognition throughout the Colloquium venue and program Designated Table or preferred seating for eight at selected program Admission for eight at VIP Program Reception

Series Signature Sponsor $25,000

Benefits of Sponsorship

Recognition from Water UCI Director at each program

Series Impact Sponsor $15,000

Series Partner Sponsor $7,500

Individual Colloquium Sponsor $2,500

Remarks to attendees from podium

Dominant company logo/name recognition at each program Dominant listing in ads and all other media buys

Prominent company logo/name recognition at each program Prominent listing in ads and all other media buys Listing in ads and all other media buys

Company logo/name recognition on websites + link to company website

Company logo/name recognition throughout Colloquium venue and programs Admission to VIP Program Receptions Preferred seating at each program

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Water UCI Leadership Board

Joone Lopez

Marice DePasquale

Stephanie Graves

General Manager, Moulton Niguel Water District

Vice President and Chairwoman, Mesa Water

CEO and President of the Lee Andrews Group

Paul Weghorst

Susan Hori

Patrick Fuscoe

Executive Director of Water Policy, Irvine Ranch Water District

Administrative Partner, Manatt, Phelps & Phillips LLP

CEO, Fuscoe Engineering, Inc.

Mark Butier

Dennis Calvert

President/CFO, Butier Engineering

President & CEO, BioLargo, Inc.

Senior Researcher, Pacific Institute

Debbie Neev

Brian G. Thomas

Dave Feldman

Water Commissioner, Laguna Beach County Water District

Executive Director, Delta Conveyance

Authority Finance

Director, Water UCI

Michael J. Cohen

To discuss these and other Speaking of Water sponsorship opportunities, please contact Doug Colby at 949-824-0383 or email at dccolby@uci.edu.