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PLATINUM SPONSOR

Brisbane Convention & Exhibition Centre

www.familylaw2018.com.au

SPONSORSHIP PROSPECTUS

2 18TH NATIONAL FAMILY LAW CONFERENCE

The biennial National Family Law Conference is one of Australia’s largest and most prestigious legal professional development events, and I am delighted that the 18th conference will be held in my home state of Queensland.

I invite you to partner with us in delivering a spectacular event at the award-winning Brisbane Convention and Exhibition Centre, from 2-5 October 2018.

The conference is attended by hundreds of specialist family law practitioners who take back to their firms and chambers the knowledge and experiences that accrue across the three-day event.

With a dynamic professional program led by outstanding international and national speakers, the conference includes keynote presentations, panel discussions, and debates – all designed to be thought provoking and engaging. The professional program will be supported by an outstanding social program.

The conference presents valuable opportunities for you to align your organisation with this prestigious event and benefit from:

» Developing a direct relationship with family law professionals from across Australia;

» Raising your profile; » Adding value to your brand; and » Consolidating your credentials as a key member of the Australian family

law community.

We want to ensure you gain true value from your engagement and we are here to assist you in maximising your involvement.

I look forward to welcoming you to Brisbane.

Geoff SinclairConference Chair

INVITATION

ORGANISING COMMITTEE » Geoff Sinclair – Chair

» Sarah Bastian-Jordan

» Dr Jacoba Brasch QC

» Fiona Caulley

» Genevieve Dee

» Deanne Drummond

» The Honourable Justice Peter Murphy

» Anne-Marie Rice

» Judge Leanne Spelleken

» James Steel

» Geoff Wilson

If it is important for your organisation to promote its services to family law practitioners, I invite you to consider the broad range of sponsorship opportunities available.

PLATINUM SPONSOR

2016 CONFERENCE IN REVIEWOver 1,100 delegates including family law solicitors and barristers, judicial officers, academics, government policy makers, counsellors, therapists, psychologists and family consultants participated in the 2016 National Family Law Conference. Each state and territory was well represented and a number of international delegates also participated.

8 PLENARY SESSIONS

20 PATRONS

20 CONCURRENT SESSIONS

28 EXHIBITIONS

37 SPONSORS

100 SPEAKERS

122 JUNIOR LAWYERS’ DAY PARTICIPANTS

514 WOMEN IN LAW BREAKFAST

825 GALA BALL

833 WELCOME RECEPTION GUESTS

1050 HOTEL ROOM NIGHTS

1100 DELEGATES IN TOTAL

7888 SERVES OF MORNING TEA, LUNCH AND AFTERNOON TEA

VENUEBrisbane Convention & Exhibition Centre (BCEC) Merivale St & Glenelg StreetSouth Brisbane QLD

The award winning Brisbane Convention & Exhibition Centre (BCEC) is conveniently located in the city’s unique riverside precinct at South Bank, home to Brisbane’s thriving arts and cultural community. It is an easy walk to the central business district, accommodation and dining options.

PROGRAM OVERVIEW The three-day program will present an outstanding range of plenary and concurrent sessions from 2-5 October 2018. The conference starts with the Welcome Reception on Tuesday 2 October and ends with the Gala Dinner celebrations on Friday 5 October.

FAMILY LAW SECTIONThe Law Council of Australia is a federal organisation representing 65,000 Australian lawyers through their bar associations and law societies and Law Firms Australia (the Constituent Bodies). The Family Law Section is the largest of the Law Council’s specialist Sections. Since its inception in 1985, the Family Law Section has developed a reputation as a source of innovative, constructive and informed advice in all areas of family law reform and policy development. With a national membership of more than 2,600, the Family Law Section is committed to furthering the interests and objectives of family law and family lawyers for the benefit of the community.

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MARKETING REACHThe conference will be heavily promoted to the 2,600 members of the Family Law Section throughout Australia and other family law professionals through a dedicated website, electronic marketing and social media.

DISCOUNTS ON BOOTHS (Sponsorship over $10,000) If you purchase a sponsorship package for $10,000 or more, you have the option to purchase an exhibition booth at a 50% discount price. A separate exhibition prospectus is available for further information for further information or you may contact:

Family Law SectionLaw Council of AustraliaGPO Box 622BRISBANE QLD 4001Australia

T +61 7 3003 0392 F +61 7 3003 1393E [email protected]

All prices are in Australian Dollars and include the Australian Goods and Services Tax (GST of 10%)

MAXIMISE YOUR INVOLVEMENTWe want to ensure you gain true value from your engagement and are here to assist you in maximising your involvement. We encourage you to consider:

Tailored PackagesBuild a package that best suits your needs by selecting one or more of the listed opportunities. We are happy to discuss with you how best we can tailor a package of benefits to complement your overall marketing objectives and budget.

To discuss these opportunities further, please contact the Family Law Section on +61 7 3003 0392 or by email at [email protected]

Early ConfirmationEarly confirmation of your sponsorship will ensure a higher level of exposure. An extensive promotional campaign, a continuing web presence and electronic broadcasts will ensure your brand will receive national exposure in the lead up to the conference.

Amongst the options, we encourage you to consider the Gala Dinner, the happy hours, espresso bars and the program sessions; elements we know are very popular with the delegates, so don’t miss out. The conference is the ideal opportunity to consolidate your profile in the family law community.


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Verbal acknowledgement – at sponsored session

Logo – conference website

Logo – conference app Home Page

Logo – dedicated signage

Logo – function ticket

Logo – function menu

Logo – lectern

Logo – sponsor signage in exhibition

Logo – sponsor reel

Logo – holding slides sponsored session

Pop up advert on conference app

Registrations – full delegate 2 2 2 2 1 1 1 1

Session tickets – additional 4 4 2

Welcome Reception tickets – additional 8

Gala Dinner tickets – additional 4

Happy Hour tickets – additional 4

Chair’s Reception invitation 4 4 4 2 1 1 1 1 1 1 1

Reserved table at function

Option to provide a branded item

Option to provide a branded gift

Option to provide a branded banner 2 2 1 1 1

App push notification 2 1 1 1

Delegate list

Note: Branded items to be supplied by the sponsor and approved in advance by the Organising Committee (excluding lanyards and water bottles)


Tuesday 2 October 2018

$23,100 Exclusive Opportunity – SOLD

Always a popular event, the Welcome Reception will mark the commencement of the conference with a true celebration of Brisbane and what this vibrant city has to offer. Guests will enjoy a lovely Brisbane evening at the Gallery of Modern Art with a selection of drinks, canapés and entertainment whilst catching up with new and old friends and colleagues.

Visual and Verbal Acknowledgement » Logo on conference website linked to your home page » Logo on conference app linked to your home page » Logo on signage at entry to Welcome Reception venue » Logo on the Welcome Reception ticket » Logo on sponsor signage in Exhibition area » Logo on sponsor reel in conference session rooms

Registration and Tickets » Two (2) complimentary full conference delegate registrations including session

admission, daily catering in the Exhibition area, Welcome Reception, Happy Hours and Gala Dinner

» Eight (8) complimentary Welcome Reception tickets (in addition to the ones received as part of the complimentary registrations)

» Invitation for four (4) to the Chair’s Reception during the conference

Promotional Material » Opportunity to provide branded items for the Welcome Reception

(e.g. branded napkins, staff aprons, etc.)* » Opportunity to display two (2) banners during the Welcome Reception*

» One (1) push notification on the conference app during the conference#

Marketing Entitlements » Delegate list in Excel format provided one (1) week prior to the conference

and final copy onsite^

* Items to be supplied by the sponsor and approved in advance by the Organising Committee

# Text written by Conference Office acknowledging sponsorship of package

^ Listing will include: name, organisation, and state/country only. Due to privacy laws, some participants may request their details not be passed on to other parties

WELCOME RECEPTION

SPONSOR


Friday 5 October 2018

$23,100 Exclusive Opportunity

The Gala Dinner is one of the conference social highlights, attended by delegates, their partners, friends and members of the legal community.

Wrapping up a great conference, the Gala Dinner promises to be a spectacular evening of fine food, wine and entertainment.

Visual and Verbal Acknowledgement » Logo on conference website linked to your home page » Logo on conference app linked to your home page » Logo on signage at entry to Gala Dinner venue » Logo on the Gala Dinner ticket » Logo on the Gala Dinner menu » Logo on sponsor signage in Exhibition area » Logo on sponsor reel in conference session rooms

Registration and Tickets » Two (2) complimentary full conference delegate registrations including

session admission, daily catering in the Exhibition area, Welcome Reception, Happy Hours and Gala Dinner

» Four (4) complimentary tickets to the Gala Dinner (in addition to the ones received as part of the complimentary registrations)


Promotional Material » Opportunity to provide branded gift for guests at the Gala Dinner* » Opportunity to display two (2) banners during the Gala Dinner* » One (1) push notification on the conference app during the conference#



* Item to be supplied by the sponsor and approved in advance by the Organising Committee



GALA DINNER


$23,100 Exclusive Opportunity – SOLD

The conference app is the central hub for all information about the conference: program, venue information, papers and social events. This exclusive opportunity will ensure maximum exposure to delegates through their constant use of the conference app before, during and after the conference.

Visual and Verbal Acknowledgement » Logo on conference website linked to your home page » Logo on conference app linked to your home page » Logo on the home page of the conference app » Logo on sponsor signage in Exhibition area » Logo on sponsor reel in conference session rooms » One (1) full page pop-up advert on the App*




Promotional Material » Two (2) push notifications on the conference app during the conference#



* Items to be supplied by the sponsor and approved in advance by the Organising Committee



CONFERENCE APP

SPONSOR


$20,790 Eight Remaining

The plenary sessions are very popular, and with limited availability across the program they sell out quickly. The plenary session program offers an outstanding array of high profile presenters.

Visual and Verbal Acknowledgement » Verbal acknowledgement at sponsored session by the Chair » Logo on conference website linked to your home page » Logo on conference app linked to your home page » Logo on lectern at sponsored session » Logo on sponsor signage in Exhibition area » Logo on sponsor reel in conference session rooms » Logo on holding and title slides in sponsored session



» Four (4) complimentary tickets to your sponsored session (in addition to the ones received as part of the complimentary registrations)

» Invitation for two (2) to the Chair’s Reception during the conference

Promotional Material » One (1) push notifications on the conference app during the conference#

Marketing Entitlements » Delegate list in Excel format provided one (1) Week prior to the conference


* Item to be supplied by the sponsor and approved in advance by the Organising Committee



PLENARY SESSION

SPONSOR


$12,600 Two Available – One sold, one remaining

The dual plenary sessions will feature prominent speakers on hot topics.

Visual and Verbal Acknowledgement » Verbal acknowledgement at sponsored session by the Chair » Logo on conference website linked to your home page » Logo on conference app linked to your home page » Logo on lectern at sponsored session » Logo on sponsor signage in Exhibition area » Logo on sponsor reel in conference session rooms » Logo on holding and title slides in sponsored session

Registration and Tickets » One (1) complimentary full conference delegate registration including


» Four (4) complimentary tickets to your sponsored session (in addition to the one received as part of the complimentary registration)

» Invitation for one (1) to the Chair’s Reception during the conference




DUAL PLENARY SESSION

SPONSOR


$11,550Exclusive Opportunity – SOLD

On arrival each delegate will receive a quality water bottle branded with your logo. The water bottle will be well utilised during and beyond the lifespan of the conference. Delegates will be able to refill the bottle from water coolers onsite throughout the conference.

Visual Acknowledgement » Logo on conference website linked to your home page » Logo on conference app linked to your home page » Logo on signage at water stations » Logo on sponsor signage in Exhibition area » Logo on sponsor reel in conference session rooms

Tickets » One (1) complimentary full conference delegate registration including





* Items/banner to be supplied by the sponsor and approved in advance by the Organising Committee


WATERSPONSOR


$8,050Multiple Available

These sessions are an integral element of the conference looking at specific issues and challenges. Sessions will cover a broad range of topics including property issues, parenting issues, practice management, and ethics. Sponsorship of concurrent sessions is extremely popular and will sell fast. Book early to avoid missing out.

Visual and Verbal Acknowledgement » Verbal acknowledgement at sponsored session by the Chair » Logo on conference website linked to your home page » Logo on conference app linked to your home page » Logo on sponsor signage in Exhibition area » Logo on sponsor reel in conference session rooms » Logo on holding and title slides in sponsored session



» Two (2) complimentary tickets to your sponsored session (in addition to the one received as part of the complimentary registration)





CONCURRENT SESSION

SPONSORS


Wednesday 3 & Thursday 4 October 2018

$12,600Two Available

These packages are very popular with participants as they gather to recap on the sessions at the end of the day over a relaxing drink. The happy hours will be held in a dedicated bar area in the conference exhibition hub, immediately after the end of the day’s sessions. There is no better way to relax and unwind after a day’s thought provoking sessions.

Visual Acknowledgement » Logo on conference website linked to your home page » Logo on conference app linked to your home page » Logo on signage within Happy Hour area » Logo on sponsor signage in Exhibition area » Logo on sponsor reel in conference session rooms



» Four (4) complimentary tickets for your company representatives to attend the sponsored Happy Hour


Promotional Material » Logo printed on napkins spread throughout assigned Happy Hour#

» Opportunity to provide other branded items for the Happy Hour (e.g. staff aprons, etc.)*

» Opportunity to display one (1) banner during Happy Hour*



Note: Happy Hours will only form part of the conference if sponsored.

# Produced by Conference Office

* Items/banners to be supplied by the sponsor and approved in advance by the Organising Committee


HAPPY HOUR


$8,150Exclusive Opportunity– Sold

Delegates are reliant on their communication devices – particularly when they are away from their office. The convenience of an onsite charging facility is highly valued by delegates, who are encouraged to visit the conference lounge, grab a coffee and sit and relax while their device charges. By the end of the break both delegates and devices are energised for the next session.

Visual Acknowledgement » Logo on conference website linked to your home page » Logo on conference app linked to your home page » Logo on the charge bar unit » Logo on sponsor signage in Exhibition area » Logo on sponsor reel in conference session rooms

Tickets » Invitation for one (1) to the Chair’s Reception during the conference

Promotional Material » Opportunity to provide branded items for the Conference Lounge

(e.g. pens, note pads, etc.) » Opportunity to display one (1) banner in the Conference Lounge*





CONFERENCE LOUNGESPONSOR


$8,150Three Available – One sold, two remaining

Chatting around the coffee cart is a vital part of every conference. The coffee carts will be prominently located in the exhibition allowing delegates to enjoy barista style coffee throughout the breaks. With café tables surrounding each coffee cart you will be sure to have delegates lining up to enjoy the caffeine break. This package provides for provision of one coffee cart, two baristas and complete coffee service during catering breaks.

Visual Acknowledgement » Logo on conference website linked to your home page » Logo on conference app linked to your home page » Logo on the coffee cart structure » Logo on sponsor signage in Exhibition area » Logo on sponsor reel in conference session rooms


Promotional Material » Opportunity to provide branded reusable cups, serviettes and branded

t-shirts for the baristas to wear* » Opportunity to display one (1) banner near the coffee cart*





ESPRESSO BARSPONSOR


$5,770Exclusive Opportunity– Sold

See your logo prominently displayed on the lanyard ribbon given to each delegate to wear for the duration of the conference.

Visual Acknowledgement » Logo on conference website linked to your home page » Logo on conference app linked to your home page » Logo on sponsor signage in Exhibition area » Logo on sponsor reel in conference session rooms


Promotional Material » Logo on conference lanyard




LANYARDS

SPONSORS


Multiple Available

A new generation of junior lawyers is emerging as the profession expands, and the conference is once again supporting these enthusiastic individuals. A dedicated Junior Lawyers’ Day will be presented on Friday 5 October offering relevant topics and speakers to enhance their professional development.

This sponsorship opportunity is exclusively available to Senior Counsel.

Visual and Verbal Acknowledgement » Verbal acknowledgement in opening and closing sessions of Junior Lawyers’

Day by the Chair » Acknowledgement of your support on the conference website » Acknowledgeement of your support on the conference app

PATRONS OF THE JUNIOR LAWYERS’ DAY

PATRONS » Martin Bartfeld QC

» Jacoba Brasch QC

» Peter Cummings SC

» Michael Kearney SC

» Tom Kirk QC

» Mark Livesey QC

» Philip Looney QC

» Douglas Murphy QC

» Graeme Page QC

» Maurine Pyke QC

» Grahame Richardson SC

» Andrew Strum QC

» The Hon Peter Young QC

» Minal Vohra SC


LOOKING FOR SOMETHING A LITTLE DIFFERENT?Would you like to offer your own personalised experience to engage participants, increase your profile and showcase your brand? Please contact us to discuss your ideas and pricing.

We have included some ideas below.

Yoga Start the morning right by hosting a yoga session at the Convention Centre.

Fresh juices Add some zest to the Conference breaks by offering a range of fresh tropical juices.

Acai bowlsA great way to start the day, healthy, fulfilling and satisfying.

Signature cocktails A Queensland inspired daiquiri or pina colada. The cocktails can be purchased as an add-on to the happy hour packages, or for Friday lunch.

Interactive microphonesBrand an inflatable surround for the hand-held Q&A microphones in the Junior Lawyers’ Day sessions, making them throwable and interactive!


EXHIBITIONIn addition to the sponsorship opportunities, you may wish to consider participating in the conference exhibition and meet face to face with the participants, consolidating your profile within the profession. The exhibition will be the hub of the conference, hosting the conference lounge, espresso bars, happy hours and all refreshment breaks, providing a prime networking arena to increase your organisation’s visibility and to display and demonstrate your products and services.

Talk to us at the Family Law Section about the valuable exhibition opportunities available, and receive a copy of the Exhibition Prospectus.

SECURE YOUR SPONSORSHIPJoin us at the 18th National Family Law Conference by securing your sponsorship now.

To partner with us, please contact the Family Law Section.

Following your application, if accepted, written confirmation will follow and a tax invoice will be issued for payment.

We look forward to partnering with you.

CONTACT DETAILSFor enquiries regarding exhibition and sponsorship please contact:

Family Law SectionLaw Council of AustraliaGPO Box 622BRISBANE QLD 4001Australia

T +61 7 3003 0392 F +61 7 3003 1393E [email protected]

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