8th Annual Organic Conference
Sponsor & Exhibitor Information

The Iowa State University Organic Agriculture Program invites you to be a part of the 8th Annual Iowa Organic Conference. The conference will be held on November 24th in the Scheman Building at ISU in Ames, Iowa.

The 2008 conference is looking to be better than ever with new sessions featuring topics such as: Transitioning to Organic, Surviving the Floods, Farm Bill Facts, Local AND Organic Produce, and Marketing in an Ethanol World. DonĂ??Ă?¢??t miss this opportunity to be a part of the leadership in Organic programming and increase your visibility with agribusiness professionals, other organizations, and producers.

Sponsorship
Major sponsors are a vital to the success of our conference. We're excited to announce that we've increased opportunities for involvement for our sponsors!

Event Sponsorship - $5,000

• Primary listing in all collateral as an Event Sponsor
• All media materials will include Event Sponsor listing
• Opportunity to be part of the program by introducing speaker of choice
• Introduction at the opening session as an event sponsor, and opportunity to address the participants
• Signage placed in key areas to recognize event sponsor
• 5 FREE registration fees
• Complimentary exhibit booth with primary placement
• 3 advertising pieces placed in the registration packet

Luncheon Sponsorship - $3,000

• Listing in conference program as a Luncheon Sponsor
• An opportunity to be part of the program by addressing the participants at the meal
• Sponsor sign on easel during luncheon
• 3 FREE registration fees
• Complimentary exhibit booth with primary placement
• 2 advertising pieces placed in conference registration packets

Refreshment Break Sponsorship - $1000.00

• Listing in conference program as a Refreshment Break Sponsor
• Signage at all refreshment breaks
• 2 FREE registration fees
• Complimentary exhibit booth with primary placement
• 1 advertising piece placed in conference registration packets

Friend of Conference Sponsorship - $500.00

• Listing in conference program as Friend of Conference Sponsor
• Signage at the conference
• 1 free registration
• Complimentary exhibit booth
• Program listing

Exhibitor
Be a major part of the Iowa Organic Conference by participating as an exhibitor at our Organic Tradeshow! The Organic Conference draws more than 300 individuals involved in Organic Agriculture.

Exhibit Booth - $300.00

• Listing in conference program as Exhibitor
• Listing in conference exhibit handout as an exhibitor
• 1 free registration
• Reduced "additional participant" registration rate
• 8x10 booth located in main conference gathering areas
• 6 foot table (includes cover, skirt and two chairs)
• Wastepaper basket
• Electricity & Ethernet available upon request

A reception for sponsors and exhibitors will take place on Sunday, November 23^rd following exhibitor load-in. The reception will include two complimentary beverage tickets.

Booths may be set-up 5:00pm - 7:00pm on Sunday, November 23 or between 6:30am - 7:00am in the Scheman Building on Monday, November 24.

Space is limited for this conference, and will be assigned on a first-come, first-serve basis after receipt of full payment.

Advertising
Would you like a chance to advertise exclusively to our conference audience? Place an ad in our conference program!

• 1/8 page ad -- $75
• 1/4 page ad -- $100
• 1/2 page ad -- $125
• Full page ad -- $150

Art work for ads must be sent by October 1, 2008 for inclusion in the program. If you ordered an ad last year, we will send you a copy and the guidelines for Artwork in your confirmation. You may also choose to re-use an ad you have submitted to us in the past.

To register online as a sponsor or exhibitor, please click here.
To download a hard-copy registration form, please click here.