2018 Conference Sponsorship Opportunities

Support the Arboriculture Industry Event of the Year

Sponsorship of the ISA Annual International Conference and Trade Show gives you a prime opportunity to interact with your company’s target audience, gaining positive exposure for your brand. Conference events including the trade show allow sponsors, vendors, and attendees to meet face-to-face with clients, key decisions-makers, influential leaders, industry experts, and potential business partners.

• Quality educational sessions on arboriculture and urban forestry around the world offering ISA credential holders more than 65 continuing education credits to choose from
• Additional specialized programming for utility, municipal, and commerical arboriculture
• Networking opportunities with experienced industry professionals

Contact Jessica Carroll or +1.678.367.0981 for more information on ISA annual conference sponsorship opportunities.

Download the Sponsorship Prospectus

2018 Sponsorhip Offerings

Platinum Sponsor Packages

Arboriculture Celebration - SOLD

Associate your brand with the kickoff event that brings attendees together to celebrate the accomplishments of ISA at the Arboriculture Celebration on Sunday evening. Attendees, sponsors, vendors, and award winners congregate to acknowledge the individuals and organizations throughout the world that have contributed to the advancement of arboriculture. A reception on the Trade Show floor is a premier networking opportunity at the ISA Conference. Help ISA create a memorable experience for attendees by supporting this activity.

Generously supported by

Sold

Additional benefits:

• Verbal and presentation thank you during ceremony
• Sponsor logo included in event program
• Opportunity to provide giveaways as a welcome into the event
• Opportunity for company representatives to greet attendees as they enter the reception and distribute company logoed items that may be useful for their conference participation
• Signage at the food areas
• Logo on drink tickets provided to conference attendees

Translation - $10,000

A large population of the arboriculture workforce speaks Spanish as a first language. Support ISA’s effort to reach all aspects of the arboriculture community by helping us to offer Spanish interpretation.

Available

$10,000

Additional benefit:

• Logo on signage for sessions where interpretation will be available

Climbers’ Corner - SOLD

The Climbers’ Corner, located on the trade show floor, attracts arborists with live demonstrations on pruning, climbing, safety, and other relevant topics. Attendees not only get to hear the information but are able to see how to properly execute the skills. Eight sessions are held in this area throughout the course of the two days of the trade show. In addition to those attending, nearly every conference attendee will walk past the Climbers’ Corner as they browse the trade show.

Generously supported by

Sold

Additional benefits:

• Opportunity for company representatives to introduce presenters and distribute company logoed items to session attendees (could happen once or numerous times throughout the two days of sessions)
• Signage in the Climbers’ Corner area with the opportunity to provide additional signs and banners

Gold Sponsor Packages

Name Badge Holders - Sold

The first thing most attendees do when meeting someone new is look at the person’s name badge. Have your logo next to the name of every attendee.

Generously supported by

Sold

- Additional benefit:

• Logo on badge holders that are provided to Conference attendees

Tuesday Educational Tracks - $7,000

Providing education on how to perform safe and proper tree care is the primary reason behind the development of the ISA Annual International Conference and Trade Show. Support continued education by sponsoring an educational track.

Available

$7000

Additional benefits:

• Opportunity for company representative to greet participants as they enter the sessions and distribute giveaway items
• Logo on signage outside of room where track will be held

Keynote (Monday/Tuesday) - $5,000

The speakers with the largest audience who makes a lasting impression on numerous attendees is the Keynote speaker.

Available

$5000

Additional benefits:

• Opportunity for company representatives to greet attendees as they enter the session and distribute company logoed items that may be useful for their conference participation
• One 22" x 28" (56 cm x 71 cm) sign with your logo near the stage during the presentation
• Logo next to Keynote listing on signage outside of the session room

Monday Educational Tracks - $5000

Providing education on how to perform safe and proper tree care is the primary reason behind the development of the ISA Annual International Conference and Trade Show. Support continued education by sponsoring an educational track.

Available

$5000

• Logo on signage outside of room where track will be held

*New* Student Scholarship Sponsor - $5,000

Supporting students with a passion for the arboriculture is vital for the future of the industry. With your support students will have a unique educational experience as well as networking at industry events and at the trade show.

Available

$5000

Additional benefits:

• Logo on signage outside of room at Sunday evening reception for all student attendees
• Logo on signage outside of room at Tuesday student lunch for all student attendees
• Exclusive logo on student shirts worn by 8 to 10 ISA student ambassadors
• Opportunity for representatives to greet students and distribute giveaway items at all student activities

Breakfast and Networking on Trade Show Floor (Tuesday) - $5,000

Before starting educational sessions for the day, attendees will have the opportunity to visit with exhibitors. Help ISA to provide a light breakfast to conference attendees.

Available

$5000

Additional benefits:

• Mention in a social media post about the ISA Conference
• One 22”x28” (56-cm x 71-cm) sign at each food and beverage area on the Trade Show floor

Silver Sponsor Packages

Conference Bags - 3 @ $3300 each

Conference bags are an opportunity for a sponsor to not only get logo recognition at the event, but also in the communities where the participants live and work.

Generously supported by

$3300 each (1 sold/2 available)

Additional benefit:

• Sponsor logo on bags distributed to all attendees

CEU Challenge Stations - $4,000

Continuing education is vital for the creation of a safe and knowledgeable workforce. Supporting arboriculture education helps ISA provide additional learning opportunities for the ISA conference attendees.

Available

$4000

Additional benefits:

• Opportunity to work in conjunction with ISA to staff the stations and further interact with ISA credential holders.
• One 2' x 3' banner displaying only the sponsor logo at the CEU Challenge Stations (approximately two) with the opportunity for the sponsor to provide additional signage and banners

Water Stations - $4,000

Hydration is an important aspect of health and safety in arboriculture as in every profession. Each attendee will be given a reusable water bottle. Have your company name and logo associated with the much needed water to fill that bottle.

Available

$4000

Additional benefit:

• Signage on or near each water station (except those in the food and beverage areas on the trade show floor)

*NEW* Notepads - $4,000

Meeting attendees are sure to be taking notes throughout the event. Be featured on the Notepad to ensure your company is top of mind throughout the Annual Meeting and long after.

Available

Aisle Signs and Carpet Clings - $3,500

Conference attendees often are looking for specific exhibitors or are simply lost and looking for direction. Have your logo on the ground and in the air on the aisle number signs that help them to find their way.

Pending

AREA Sessions (Wednesday) $3,000

The Arboricultural Research and Education Academy (AREA) is the ISA professional affiliate dedicated to tree research and education. AREA programming consists of research presentations not only by professionals, but also by students who are gaining valuable experience in conducting research and sharing their results.

Available

$3000

• Opportunity for company representative to greet participants
• Logo on signage outside of AREA session room

Charging Stations - $3,000

Many people are attached to their portable devices, and it is very frustrating when the battery does not allow for constant use. Sponsor an area with readily-available electricity for people to be able to recharge their devices.

Pending

$3000

Additional benefit:

• One 22”x28” (56-cm x 71-cm) sign at the device charging area or signage on the charging unit

Conference App - $3,000

An event app allows attendees to have the event details in the palms of their hands. Have your logo on the devices that attendees are already using by sponsoring the conference app.

Pending

$3000

Additional benefit:

• Logo on all app ads

Decorations - $3,000

Atmosphere plays to the comfort level of attendees. Associate your company name and logo with the aesthetics of the learning environment.

Available

$3000

Additional benefit:

• Logo on signage outside of rooms where decorations were supported.

Water Bottles - Sold

Hydration is an important aspect of health and safety in arboriculture as in every profession. Participant water bottles are an opportunity for a sponsor’s logo to appear on the water bottles used by attendees at Conference and later on the jobsite.

Generously supported by

Sold

• Sponsor logo on water bottles distributed to all attendees

*NEW* Annual Meeting Pen - $3,000

Send your logo home with all attendees on the official Annual Meeting pen.

Available

$3000

Additional benefit:

• Logo on all pens distributed to 1800+ attendees

Breaks on Trade Show Floor - $2,500

After sitting in a lecture or conversing with exhibitors, refreshments are a welcomed break. Help ISA to provide drinks and snacks to conference attendees. (multiple available)

Available

$2500

Additional benefit:

• One 22”x28” (56-cm x 71-cm) sign at each food and beverage area on the Trade Show floor

Bronze Sponsor Packages

Onsite Guide - $2,000

Many attendees carry their onsite guide with them everywhere they go for the duration of the event. Put your logo on the book that guides them numerous times per day.

Available

$2000

Additional benefits:

• Logo on cover of onsite guide
• One page thank you in the onsite guide

Commercial Arborist Tour - $2,000

The Society of Commercial Arboriculture (SCA) organizes opportunities for commercial arborists to learn and network with their peers. Support SCAs efforts to educate the commercial arboriculture community.

Available

$2000

Additional benefits:

• Opportunity for company representative to greet participants
• One 22”x28” (56-cm x 71-cm) sign associated with the SCA activities

Municipal Arborist Tour - $2,000

Municipal arborists play a large role in the quality of life in every town throughout the world. Support the Society of Municipal Arborists (SMA) in their efforts to bring together those who manage trees in their communities.

Available

$2000

Additional benefits:

• Opportunity for company representative to greet participants
• One 22”x28” (56-cm x 71-cm) sign associated with the SMA activities

Session Breaks (Monday/Tuesday/Wednesday) - $2,000

After sitting in a lecture or conversing with exhibitors, refreshments are a welcomed break. Help ISA to provide drinks and snacks to conference attendees for an individual session.

Available

$2000

Additional benefit:

• One 22”x28” (56-cm x 71-cm) sign at break food and beverage service area

Women in Arboriculture Networking - $2,000

Women play a vital role in the arboriculture industry. Support their opportunity to engage with other women in the industry by sponsoring the Women in Arboriculture Networking Session, which includes an educational presentation.

Available

$2000

Additional benefits:

• Opportunity for company representative to greet participants and provide giveaway items during event
• One 22”x28” (56-cm x 71-cm) sign outside the session room

*New* Technical Program Support -$1,500

Contribute to the quality and success of the Annual Meeting’s programming through your sponsorship. Technical program support is a general sponsorship and cannot be specified to a particular session or presentation. Your logo will be included in the printed program book, general event signage, the App, and on the meeting website. (multiple opportunities available)

Available

*New* Speaker Ready Room -$1,000

Showcase your logo at the Sponsor Ready Room where presenters stop in to prepare for their oral presentation.

Available

Large Educational Session Boards - $1,000

Large educational session grid boards for attendees to reference each day. Place your logo on the sign that numerous attendees will study.

Available

• Logo on large educational session grid board

Supporter Sponsor Packages

Event Supporter - $500

Event Supporters assist ISA to enhance the Conference experience for all participants without a specific designation for their monetary contributions. (multiple available)

Multiple Available

$500 each

Student Support - $250

Students are the future of the arboriculture industry. Support their desire to learn and plan for their future careers by assisting ISA in providing opportunities for student participation. (multiple available)

Multiple Available

$250 each