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7th August: Wagin Conference, Exhibition, Networking

8th August: Katanning Workshops, Demonstrations, Networking

Sponsorship Prospectus

Techspo 2019 | Prospectus 2

Southern Dirt TECHSPO is bringing technology developers, farmers, advisors, expert researchers and officials together for two jam packed days of advanced agriculture technology, information sharing and collaboration.

Contents

The Concept ................................................................................................................. 3

Event Catalyst ............................................................................................................ 3

TECHSPO in 2019 ........................................................................................................ 4

Why be Involved? ....................................................................................................... 4

Organisers................................................................................................................... 5

Audience ...................................................................................................................... 5

Expected Attendees ................................................................................................. 5

Aims and Objectives ................................................................................................. 6

Sponsorship Opportunities .................................................................................... 7

Platinum Sponsorship Package ........................................................................... 8

Gold Sponsorship Package .................................................................................. 10

Silver Sponsorship Package................................................................................ 12

Bronze Sponsorship Package ............................................................................. 14

Session Sponsorship Packages ......................................................................... 16

Sponsorship Matrix ................................................................................................ 18

Contact ...................................................................................................................... 20


The Concept Southern Dirt TECHSPO aims to be Western Australia’s premier technology

and innovation event for the Agricultural community and associated

industries. It will bring together technology and developers, farmers,

advisors, and expert researchers for three days of advanced agriculture

technology, information sharing and collaboration with in-field

demonstrations and workshops.

TECHSPO aims to take the Conference and Exhibition on Day 1 and extend it to

field with how to on-farm technology demonstrations, making it experiential

and hands for farmers and industry. This model was used at last year’s MLA

Red Meat conference in 2018.

Event Catalyst There are approximately 135,997 farm businesses in Australia as of 2015, 99

percent of which are family owned and operated. Each Australian farmer

produces enough food to feed 600 people, 150 at home and 450 overseas.

Australian farmers produce almost 93 percent of Australia’s daily domestic

food supply. The adoption of technologies, genetics and innovations that

increase efficiencies in production and advances in biosecurity are key to

protecting this industry. Diversification strategies that include other farm

outputs such as premium super foods are needed to create the industries of

the future. Land and water efficiencies and sustainable agriculture

techniques with origin traceability will also be crucial to future prosperity

(Source: National Farmers Federation and multiple papers from

researchers around the country).

There is no one significant agricultural technology hub in Western Australia

or arguably indeed in Australia. Through the development of this event,

Southern Dirt has the capacity to create an Agricultural and farming events

hub for Western Australia. This hub has the potential to build a brand as a

leading Agricultural Technology hub for Australasia. All comparable events

in Australia including Mingenew, Newdegate and Dowerin do not have a

working farm experiential demonstration component and are not focused on

advanced technology and innovation. This event is only about technical

advancement making it incredibly attractive to the farming community and

its service providers. The need is there, and the model has been a proven to

be successful overseas.


TECHSPO in 2019 On the 7th August 2019, an agricultural technology Conference and

exhibition will be held with experts brought in from around the country and

overseas to share their knowledge and provide inspirational forums that

address technological advancements in agriculture. Integrated

throughout this time, exhibitors will have the opportunity to showcase their

good and services to attendees.

Following the conference, a networking sundowner will take place in the

same location. To add to the fun and excitement, ‘Lambassador’, Sam

Kekovich will be headlining the evening,

The 8th August will see a field day with a twist at the Katanning Research

station. Commencing with a ‘how to put technology into your own farm’

workshops, moving into field demonstrations and investigating the viability

of these technologies on YOUR property. The day will end with networking

drinks.

This will be a must-attend event for anyone interested in learning about

and/or developing new technology solutions for Agriculture. Many of these

solutions are focused on the challenges of sustainability, traceability and

increased crop and livestock outputs. We offer the opportunity for farmers

to spend the time connecting with the top researchers and developers who

are creating these farming innovations and to contribute their ideas and

opinions on what is being produced.

Why be Involved? From genetics, through to research techniques, sensor and other

equipment advancements this is an event with a difference. The event will

demonstrate areas that are critical for farming in this state: Livestock

technologies for sheep, cattle, and other animals, aquaculture; broadacre;

horticulture; data and genetics. Unlike Dowerin or Newdegate field days

which focus primarily on local farming, family fun events and large

equipment purchase venues – TECHSPO will showcase the future of

farming and the creation of prosperous, sustainable agricultural

communities which is of upmost priority for this region.


Organisers

TECHSPO is organised and delivered by Southern Dirt; an innovative grower

group with a focus on Research and Technology in the Great Southern,

Southwest and Peel regions of Western Australia. The first iteration of this

event was held in Katanning in 2015 followed two years later in 2017. Given

the positive feedback it was decided to build this as a signature event for

Western Australia with the unique aspect of live technology demonstration

sites. TECHSPO is supported by a committee of dedicated farming and

industry specialists committed to bringing this quality event to life.

Audience The target audience for this event includes:

▪ Farmers

▪ Researchers

▪ Technology Companies

▪ Agribusiness Investors

▪ Industry Specialists

▪ Other Grower Groups

▪ Funding organisations

▪ Associated suppliers to the sector

Expected Attendees 7th August: TECHSPO conference and exhibition day: 600pax

8th August: TECHSPO & DPIRD Field Day: 200pax

TECHSPO tickets are all inclusive and attendees can choose to attend as

many days and events as they wish.


Aims and Objectives TECHSPO aims to:

▪ Increase interest and uptake of good farming technologies that will

create more sustainable agricultural enterprises

▪ Increase interest of researchers and inventors in connecting with the

Southwest farming community to create better technologies

▪ Enable farmers to share experiences in the use of these new on-farm

technologies

▪ Develop an agricultural events hub that attracts farmers, industry

and researchers from throughout the world as a place of interest for

innovation technologies and solutions.


Sponsorship Opportunities To assist sponsors in gaining the most from their Investment, TECHSPO have

developed a variety of sponsorship opportunities that combine a range of

promotional activities before, during and after the event. These can be used

as stand-alone branding opportunities or packaged together to form a

powerful one of a kind opportunity to cement your branding and deliver your

message.

Our sponsorship and promotional packages are all tailored to meet your

objectives and ensure high quality messaging is executed and customers are

delivered to you, in the way that best works for you.

What is the benefit of sponsorship and advertising at TECHSPO? ▪ Increased brand awareness in the industry

▪ Increased stand footfall and potential lead generation

▪ Increased potential coverage in pre and post event print and online

coverage (depending on sponsorship package)

▪ Association with the Southern Dirt brand - respected and trusted by

farmers, agronomists and agricultural businesses to deliver cutting

edge knowledge, products and services year after year

2019 Confirmed Sponsors and Supporters for 2019


Platinum Sponsorship Package TECHSPO 2019 is offering a unique opportunity to become a

presenting partner of the complete three-day event. As a presenting

partner you will receive naming rights to TECHSPO 2019 in addition to

the following benefits. * Only one platinum sponsorship package is available. All packages finalised by negotiation.

Exclusivity: ▪ Opportunity to be the exclusive sponsor within your field.

Verbal Opportunities: ▪ Recognition as Presenting Partner of TECHSPO through all verbal

communications where deemed appropriate

▪ An opportunity for sponsor to provide a speaker for the Conference,

on a relevant topic. Subject to negotiation.

▪ Verbally acknowledged at all official conference functions as a

Presenting Partner

▪ Opportunity to present by the organisation during the conference

Promotional Material: ▪ Acknowledgement on the official TECHSPO website with logo and

hyperlink to the organisation website

▪ Organisational profile to be included on the official Techspo website

▪ Promotional paragraph in the Techspo Handbook including your

contact details (subject to printing deadlines)

▪ Full page colour advertisement in the Techspo Handbook (subject to

printing deadlines)

▪ Organisational promotion through Social Media Campaign (frequency

and content by negotiation)

▪ Radio Interview spots during Techspo

▪ Organisation’s logo included on all promotional email alerts

Trade Exhibition: ▪ Day 1: Indoor Exhibition site 2.4m x 2.4m in prominent location

▪ Day 2: Field site by negotiation

▪ 2 free attendees to the conference.

PLATINUM


Branding, Logos & Signage: ▪ Organisation's logo included in the Registration Brochure and the

TECHSPO handbook (subject to printing deadlines)

▪ Organisation’s signage displayed during the Conference Day

(sponsor to provide signage to be displayed)

▪ Logo to appear on all event promotional material and publications

(website and print advertising) in accordance with Sponsor brand

guidelines

▪ Display of organisation’s logo on a looped PowerPoint slide shown in

session rooms prior to and between the commencement of sessions.

▪ Logo on Speaker holding Slide before and after presentation

▪ Organisation’s logo on all TECHSPO signage (subject to production

deadlines)

Post Event Opportunities:

▪ Provide follow-up opportunities post-event to Techspo attendees to

further enhance the information delivered ▪ Inclusion in Southern Dirt Newsletter & Social Media Platforms ▪ Platinum sponsor to be supplied list of TECHSPO attendees ▪ A post event report to be supplied to Sponsor with 1 month after the

conclusion of the event,

Investment: The platinum sponsorship package is available to a single entity with the

investment of $50,000 exclusive of GST, Terms and conditions are subject to

negotiation at time of the agreement.

TECHSPO has a vested interest in ensuring our sponsors receive a package

to meet their organisational aims and objectives. To ensure maximum value

is delivered to the sponsor, each sponsorship package benefits can be

altered by negotiation with the organisers.


Gold Sponsorship Package TECHSPO 2019 is please to offer a Gold sponsorship package to

organisations of whom core business align with the objectives of the

event. As a gold sponsor you will receive numerous branding and

exposure opportunities which can be tailored to meet your objectives

for the sponsorship. These including, but are not limited to the

following * Limited gold sponsorship packages available. All packages finalised by negotiation.

Verbal Opportunities: ▪ Recognition as Gold Sponsor of TECHSPO through a selection of

verbal communications where deemed appropriate



▪ Opportunity to present by the organisation during the conference

Promotional Material: ▪ Acknowledgement as a Gold Sponsor on the official TECHSPO

website with logo and hyperlink to the organisation website




▪ Colour advertisement in the Techspo Handbook (subject to printing

deadlines)




Trade Exhibition: ▪ Day 1: Indoor Exhibition site 2.4m x 2.4m

▪ Two attendees to the conference free





▪ Logo to appear on all event promotional material and publications

(website and print advertising) in accordance with Sponsor brand

guidelines

GOLD


▪ Display of organisation’s logo on a looped PowerPoint slide shown in

session rooms prior to and between the commencement of sessions.

▪ Logo on Speaker holding Slide before and after presentation

▪ Organisation’s logo on all TECHSPO signage (subject to production

deadlines)


▪ Provide follow-up opportunities post-event to Techspo attendees to

further enhance the information delivered ▪ Inclusion in Southern Dirt Newsletter & Social Media Platforms ▪ A post event report to be supplied to Sponsor with 1 month after the


Investment: The gold sponsorship package is available to a limited number of entities

with the investment of $10,000 exclusive of GST, Terms and conditions are

subject to negotiation at time of the agreement.






Silver Sponsorship Package TECHSPO 2019 is pleased to offer a Silver sponsorship package to


event. As a silver sponsor you will receive branding and exposure

opportunities which can be tailored to meet your objectives for the

sponsorship. These including, but are not limited to the following * All packages finalised by negotiation.

Verbal Opportunities: ▪ Recognition as Silver Sponsor of TECHSPO through a selection of




Promotional Material: ▪ Acknowledgement as a Silver Sponsor on the official TECHSPO





▪ Colour advertisement in the Techspo Handbook (subject to printing

deadlines)




Trade Exhibition: ▪ Day 1: Indoor Exhibition site 2.4m x 2.4m





▪ Logo to appear on selected event promotional material and

publications (website and print advertising) in accordance with

Sponsor brand guidelines

▪ Organisation’s logo on selected TECHSPO signage (subject to

production deadlines)

SILVER



▪ Inclusion in Southern Dirt Newsletter & Social Media Platforms ▪ A post event report to be supplied to Sponsor with 1 month after the


Investment: The silver sponsorship package is available with the investment of $5,000

exclusive of GST, Terms and conditions are subject to negotiation at time of

the agreement.






Bronze Sponsorship Package TECHSPO 2019 is pleased to offer a Bronze sponsorship package to


event. As a Bronze sponsor you will receive branding and exposure

opportunities which can be tailored to meet your objectives for the

sponsorship. These including, but are not limited to the following * All packages finalised by negotiation.

Verbal Opportunities: ▪ Recognition as Bronze Sponsor of TECHSPO through a selection of


Promotional Material: ▪ Acknowledgement as a Bronze Sponsor on the official TECHSPO





▪ Advertisement in the Techspo Handbook (subject to printing

deadlines)




Trade Exhibition: ▪ Half price exhibition site which includes all exhibitor benefits








▪ Organisation’s logo on selected TECHSPO signage (subject to

production deadlines)

BRONZE





Investment: The bronze sponsorship package is available with the investment of $2,000

exclusive of GST, Terms and conditions are subject to negotiation at time of

the agreement.






Session Sponsorship Packages TECHSPO 2019 is pleased to offer a selection of session sponsorship

packages to organisations of whom core business align with the

objectives of the event. A session sponsor you will receive branding

and exposure opportunities as a standalone package or to enhance

your Gold, Silver or Bronze Package. These opportunities include, but

are not limited to the following * All packages finalised by negotiation.

Verbal Opportunities: ▪ Recognition as Recognition as Sponsor (to the level of sponsorship)

of TECHSPO through verbal communications where deemed

appropriate

▪ Opportunity to present prior to the session (length and content to be

negotiated based on sponsorship session)

Promotional Material: ▪ Acknowledgement as a Session Sponsor on the official TECHSPO










▪ Organisation’s banner (to be supplied) on display at relevant

sponsored area





Investment: The session sponsorship packages are available with the following

investment exclusive of GST, Terms and conditions are subject to negotiation

at time of the agreement.

Keynote Speaker Sponsor: $1,000

Breakout Session Speaker Sponsor: $500

Breakfast Sponsor $500

Lunch Sponsor $5,000

Sundowner Sponsor $5,000

Morning Tea Sponsor $500

Afternoon Tea Sponsor $500






Sponsorship Matrix

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Exclusivity Opportunity to be the exclusive sponsor within your field

X

Verbal Opportunities Recognition as Presenting Partner of TECHSPO through all verbal communications where deemed appropriate

X

Recognition as Sponsor (to the level of sponsorship) of TECHSPO through verbal communications where deemed appropriate

X X X X X X X X X X

An opportunity for sponsor to provide a speaker for the Conference, on a relevant topic. Subject to negotiation.

X X X

Verbally acknowledged at all official conference functions as a Presenting Partner

X

Opportunity to present by the organisation during the conference

X X

Opportunity to present prior to session X X X X X X

Promotional Material Acknowledgement on the official TECHSPO website with logo and hyperlink to the organisation website

X X X X X X X X X X

Organisational profile to be included on the official Techspo website

X X X X X X X X X X

Promotional paragraph in the Techspo Handbook including your contact details (subject to printing deadlines)

X X X X X X X X X X

Full page colour advertisement in the Techspo Handbook (subject to printing deadlines)

X

Half page colour advertisement in the Techspo Handbook (subject to printing deadlines)

X

Quarter page colour advertisement in the Techspo Handbook (subject to printing deadlines)

X X X X X X X X

Organisational promotion through Social Media Campaign (frequency and content by negotiation in accordance with sponsorship level)

X X X X X X X X X X

Radio Interview spots during Techspo X

Organisation’s logo included on all promotional email alerts

X X X

Trade Exhibition Day 1: Indoor Exhibition site 2.4m x 2.4m in prominent location

X X X

Day 2: Field site by negotiation X


Sponsorship Matrix

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2 free attendees to the conference. X X

Half price exhibition site which includes all exhibitor benefits

X

Branding, Logos & Signage Organisation's logo included in the Registration Brochure and the TECHSPO handbook (subject to printing deadlines)

X X X X X X X X X X

Organisation’s signage displayed during the Conference Day (sponsor to provide signage to be displayed).

X X X X

Logo to appear on all event promotional material and publications (website and print advertising) in accordance with Sponsor brand guidelines

X X

Logo to appear on selected event

promotional material and publications

(website and print advertising) in

accordance with Sponsor brand guidelines

X X X X X X X X

Display of organisation’s logo on a looped

PowerPoint slide shown in session rooms

prior to and between the commencement of

sessions.

X X

Logo on Speaker holding Slide before and

after presentation X X

Organisation’s logo on all TECHSPO signage

(subject to production deadlines) X X

Organisation’s logo on selected TECHSPO

signage (subject to production deadlines) X X

Organisation’s banner (to be supplied) on

display at relevant sponsored area X X X X X X

Post Event Opportunities Provide follow-up opportunities post-event

to Techspo attendees to further enhance the

information delivered

X X

Inclusion in Southern Dirt Newsletter &

Social Media Platforms X X X X X X X X X X

Platinum sponsor to be supplied list of

TECHSPO attendees X

A post event report to be supplied to Sponsor

with 1 month after the conclusion of the event X X X X X X X X X X


Contact For more information or to discuss your sponsorship opportunity please

contact:

Jessica Bantz | Techspo Coordinator

Mobile: 0422 788 586

Address: 129 Albany Hwy, (PO Box 291) Kojonup WA 6395

Email: [email protected]

Website: www.techspo.com.au

mailto:[email protected]

http://www.techspo.com.au/

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