The SPE Detroit section board of directors established the SPE Automotive TPO Global Conference Committee to initiate and manage an annual conference to promote knowledge and communicate developments in this area of automotive plastic development. This Committee is specifically charged with providing a professional conference at an economical price and encouraging broad industry involvement. The Committee has established the following definitions and guidelines.

SPONSORSHIP LEVELS:

1. Platinum Sponsors:

Companies that were involved in organizing the initial SPE Automotive TPO Global Conference in 1999 and that continue their support in future conferences.  Also, includes sponsors that have increased their support and involvement. Companies involved at this level must sponsor a "major event." 

2. Gold Sponsors:

          Companies that provide financial or other, in-kind support and are approved by the Committee.

3.  Exhibitors:

Companies that purchase exhibition space only and are approved by the Committee.

 

Table 1. Summary of Funding and Benefits:

 

	Gold Sponsor	Exhibitor
Event
Sponsorship Fee	$3,500	$1,700
Pre-paid Admissions	10	2
Option to Hold Event	Yes**	No
Ad Space: Proceedings Book	1/2 pg. N/C	see rates
Listing in Proceedings Book	Yes
Listing in Program	Yes
Exhibit Space	Free or $1000***	Included

** First option to maintain same major event for the next year.

*** $1,000 Exhibit Space charge if not sponsoring a break ($1,500), a breakfast ($2,500) or other approved support.

GOLD SPONSOR BENEFITS:

Receive10 pre-paid admission tickets to the SPE-TPO conference. Each admission ticket to provide access to all events and receive published presentations.

Listed as a sponsor in program mailers, advertising and final proceedings publication. Includes the opportunity to place a ½ page ad in the published proceedings book.

May sponsor approved conference events (a breakfast or break), depending on level of sponsorship and availability, on a first come basis.

1. Breakfast(s): Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday
2. Breaks: Monday, Tuesday and/or Wednesday AM/PM

Maintain right of first refusal for the same sponsored event each year.

Must confirm to the SPE-TPO Conference Committee by March 1st of the event year, and sponsorship fee received by May 1st, in order to preserve this right.

Option to sponsor an abandoned event by blind drawing when scheduled by the SPE Automotive TPO Global Conference Committee.

May exhibit. If not sponsoring an event, there is a $1,000 charge for space.

Exhibit space to be determined by number of years of sponsorship, with oldest sponsors first. Charters first, then associates. New exhibitors in order of application and availability of space.

SPONSORSHIP GUIDELINES:

1. Attendance at sponsored events is open to all registered attendees.
2. Sponsoring firms are solely responsible for their events. The SPE and SPE Automotive TPO Global Conference Committee do not accept any financial or liability risks.
3. All events must conform to SPE principles and guidelines. The SPE-TPO Committee will be the final judge in matters pertaining to such events.
4. Sponsors may invite non-SPE-TPO conference attendees to their events. Such non-SPE-TPO conference attendees may not attend other SPE-TPO Conference functions.
5. The conference Committee must approve all sponsored events.
6. Guidelines may be modified at any time by the SPE-TPO Committee and are to be made available in writing to sponsors and exhibitors prior to the conference.

EXHIBITS: Exhibit coordination is a responsibility of the SPE "House" position.

1. Exhibits are considered part of the SPE Automotive TPO Global Conference.
2. Tabletop and exhibit space is provided to sponsors. Choice of space to be determined by number of years of sponsorship for charter sponsors. (Oldest sponsor to have 1st location choice, etc.) New exhibitors in order of application.
3. The SPE-TPO Committee may offer additional exhibit space, as space is available. The SPE-TPO Committee will define spaces for others as appropriate.
4. Each exhibit space is approximately 8’ wide by 6’ deep.
5. All items, display equipment, lighting or related items are to be the responsibility of the exhibitor. The SPE-TPO Committee does not accept any responsibility for the exhibit.
6. The exhibitor must arrange logistics, power, security or any other related items with the facility management.

ADVERTISING SPACE:

1. SPE Automotive TPO Global Conference communications will coordinate advertising
2. Advertising space may be available by the Committee to sponsors and exhibitors.
3. Space in the final program: As defined in table 1 on page # 3
4. Space in the final publication of presentations is available at the following prices:

	Black & White
1/8th page	$500
1/4th page	$1,000
1/2 page	$1,500
Full page	$2,000

 

PROCEEDINGS:

A volume of all presentations and approved papers are to be distributed to paid attendees, speakers and other registered attendees in the form of a book, CD or other media. Extra copies of the publication may be sold by the Committee at $100 each, as available. After the conference, the publication book will be priced at $200 each plus shipment and handling.

ADMISSION:

1. ADVANCED REGISTRATION: SPE MEMBER------------------- $395.00

2. ADVANCED REGISTRATION: NON SPE MEMBER-------------$445.00

3. ADVANCED REGISTRATION NON-SPE MEMBER*----------- $505.00

* Includes 12 months of SPE membership.

**Late Registration after September 30^th add $50.00 to the base price.

 

SPONSORSHIP AND EXHIBITOR APPLICATION

1. Name of primary contact: First: ________________ MI.___ Last: ______________________

Phone: (___) __________________, Fax: (___) __________________

E-Mail: _______________________

2. Company Name: _________________________________________________________

3 Company address: _______________________________________________________

 

City: _____________________________State: __________ Zip: _________

4. Interested in : Platinum/Gold Sponsorship_______ Exhibitor ________

5. Make check payable to SPE Detroit Section. Please note on the check that it is for the SPE Automotive TPO Global Conference. (Preferred payment is by check or credit card)

6. Send Pat Levine a copy of your logo in the format you wish to have printed in the publications

7. Mail application and check to:

SPE Detroit Section
American Chemicals Council
1800 Crooks Road
Troy MI 48084
Attn: Mrs. Pat Levine

Ph: 248 244-8993
Fax: 248 244-8925
E-mail: p.levine@yahoo.com