Why be a POTATO EXPO Sponsor? POTATO EXPO is the largest and fastest-growing North American conference and trade show for the potato industry. Since the show’s founding in 2009, attendees have more than doubled, totaling more than 1,900 potato supply chain members. POTATO EXPO 2015 in Orlando offers sponsors a set of proven, effective tools to promote their brands and connect with key decision makers within the North American and international potato industry community.

• Demonstrate your leadership within the industry. • Increase awareness of your company, products, or

services. • Drive traffic to your trade show booth. • Turn attendees into customers.

Who Attends POTATO EXPO?

POTATO EXPO historically draws more than half of its attendees from the growing community. Of growers who attend POTATO EXPO, six in 10 are top decision makers within their operations, serving as presidents, CEOs, or farm managers. Attendees also represent some of the largest farming operations in the country, with more than half of attendees growing on 1,000+ acres.

Why Do Growers Attend POTATO EXPO?

• 79% - Networking • 51% - Building business relationships • 50% - Learning about the latest industry challenges

and solutions

 

Draft Schedule of Events

Wednesday, January 7 1:00pm-7:00pm Tradeshow Open 4:30pm-5:00pm Opening Session on EXPO Stage 5:30pm-7:00pm Kick-off Reception in Tradeshow

Thursday, January 8

8:00am-Noon Tradeshow Open 8:00am-9:00am Breakfast in the Tradeshow 9:00am-10:00am Opening General Session 10:30am-11:00am EXPO Stage Session Noon-1:30pm Luncheon Keynote Speaker 1:30pm-5:00pm Tradeshow Open 2:00pm-2:30pm EXPO Stage Session 2:30pm-5:00pm Breakout Sessions

• Chip Breakout • Fresh Breakout • Process Breakout • Seed Breakout

5:00pm-6:30pm Networking Receptions • Young Professionals • Women in the Potato

Industry • Potato Industry Leadership

Institute Alumni 6:30pm-9:00pm Special Event Friday, January 9 8:00am-9:30am Breakfast General Session Speaker 9:30am-11:30am Tradeshow Open 10:00am-10:30am Closing Session on EXPO Stage

    POTATO EXPO 2015 Sponsorship

Opportunities All POTATO EXPO 2015 sponsors receive: • Rotating company profile on the www.POTATO-EXPO.com homepage • Recognition on printed and electronic on-site signage • Logo next to tradeshow exhibitor listing in printed Program Directory and on Mobile App • Preferred advertising space in Program Directory • Bonus Loyalty Points for reserving tradeshow exhibit space at POTATO EXPO 2015 • Exclusive access to on-site advertising/signage opportunities • Ability to purchase a one-time access to the attendee list through the EXPO e-Blast system

Diamond Sponsor: $100,000 • Exclusive sponsorship of the Special Event • 6 complimentary 8’x10’ exhibit booths • 6 complimentary All-Access Passes • 2 complimentary e-Blasts to attendee list • Full page ad in Program Directory • 1 complimentary Attendee Bag Insert • 40 Loyalty Points

Platinum Sponsor: $50,000

• Exclusive sponsorship of one of the following items: ⇒ Kick-Off Reception in the Tradeshow

⇒ Keynote Speaker ⇒ Opening General Session Speaker ⇒ Friday Breakfast General Session Speaker

• Invitation to welcome attendees from podium • 4 complimentary 8’x10’ exhibit booths • 4 complimentary All-Access Passes • 1 complimentary e-Blast to attendee list • Full page ad in Program Directory • 1 complimentary Attendee Bag Insert • 20 Loyalty Points

Gold Sponsor: $25,000

• Exclusive sponsorship of one of the following items: ⇒ EXPO Stage ⇒ Breakout Session

! Chip ! Fresh ! Process ! Seed

⇒ Networking Reception (Includes access for all sponsor employees)

! Young Leaders ! Women in the Potato Industry ! Potato Industry Leadership Institute

Alumni • Invitation to welcome attendees from podium • 2 complimentary 8’x10’ exhibit booths • 2 complimentary All-Access Passes • ½ page ad in Program Directory • 1 complimentary Attendee Bag Insert • 10 Loyalty Points

Silver Sponsor: $15,000 • Exclusive sponsorship of one of the following items:

⇒ Rosen Shingle Creek Hotel Keycards ⇒ Attendee Bags ⇒ Commemorative 2015 EXPO Pin ⇒ Attendee Badge Lanyards ⇒ Onsite Program Directory ⇒ Smartphone Mobile App ⇒ Social Media Tracker Display ⇒ Tradeshow Lounge

• 1 complimentary All-Access Pass • ½ page ad in Program Directory • 6 Loyalty Points

Bronze Sponsor: $7,500

• Exclusive sponsorship of one of the following items: ⇒ EXPO Express Daily e-Newsletter ⇒ Boarding Pass Print Station ⇒ Cell Phone Charging Station ⇒ Exclusive EXPO Writing Instrument ⇒ Scientific Poster Session ⇒ Tradeshow Refreshment Break

• ¼ page ad in Program Directory • 4 Loyalty Points

Supporting Sponsor: $3,000 • ¼ page ad in Program Directory or 1 Attendee Bag Insert • 2 Loyalty Points

    POTATO EXPO 2015 Advertising

Opportunities Program Directory Ads

Full Page Ad (8.5” wide x 11” high) $3,250 Half Page Ad (7.75” wide x 5” high) $2,000 Quarter Page Ad (3.687” wide x 4.47” high) $1,500 Note: The POTATO EXPO 2015 Onsite Program Directory is printed in 4-color throughout. REQUIREMENTS • All ads must be electronically submitted by Nov. 1, 2014. • High-resolution, print-quality ads preferred, 350 dpi or higher. • EPS or printable PDF files with all fonts and graphics embedded. • Color images must be CMYK. • All ads require a POTATO EXPO 2015 advertising contract. • POTATO EXPO, including its agencies and publishers, assumes no responsibility for errors due to file formatting and/or

content errors within the ad. SPONSOR BENEFITS • POTATO EXPO 2015 sponsors receive premium advertising positions in the program directory and complimentary ads as

part of their sponsorship packages. Upgrades are available for a fee.

Attendee Bag Insert

Per Item $1,250 REQUIREMENTS • Creative and non-traditional inserts are welcomed but must be pre-approved by POTATO EXPO. • Insert may not exceed 8.5” x 11.” • All items must be shipped directly to the Teamwork Labor Services warehouse by a date TBD. SPONSOR BENEFITS • POTATO EXPO 2015 Diamond, Platinum, and Gold Sponsors receive one complimentary Attendee Bag Insert as part of

their sponsorship packages.

e-Blast to Attendee List

e-Blast $2,250 REQUIREMENTS • e-Blasts are ONLY available to POTATO EXPO 2015 sponsors, and only one e-Blast can be purchased per sponsor. • 778 pixel max width. No height limit. High-resolution PNG or JPG files only. • Files are created by sponsor and submitted to POTATO EXPO for distribution. Timing of e-Blast delivery is coordinated by

POTATO EXPO.

SPONSOR BENEFITS • POTATO EXPO 2015 Diamond and Platinum Sponsors receive complimentary e-Blasts as part of their sponsorship

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Thanks to our 2014 Sponsors!