Thank you for your interest in sponsoring the 28th Annual Risk Management Conference. The Chicago Board Options Exchange appreciates your support and believes that the conference offers a unique opportunity for your firm.
As a sponsor, your firm will be closely associated with a conference that has proven each year to be one of the most highly regarded events in the industry. Over the last ten years, the conference has averaged approximately 275 institutional investment professionals and last year’s attendance surpassed 340 delegates. These professionals come from institutions such as foundations and endowments, pension plans, corporations, commercial banks, hedge funds, insurance companies and mutual funds. Sponsorship will give your firm the opportunity to showcase its active participation in and support of this key sector of the financial community.
Once again, we are limiting the number of sponsors to ensure high visibility and recognition for your firm throughout the conference.
Following are some of the sponsorship opportunities that may be available. Certain sponsorship opportunities are ‘sold’ quickly and are awarded on a first come-first served basis. When you have decided on a sponsorship please fill out the “Sponsorship Application and Agreement” form and email, mail or fax the signed agreement to:
John Angelos
CBOE
400 S. LaSalle Street
Chicago, IL 60605
Email: angelos@cboe.com
FAX: 312-786-7374
Please feel free to call to discuss additional opportunities, if you have questions or need assistance.
Sincerely,
John Angelos Paul Stephens Felicia Garcia
312-786-7063 312-786-7495 312-786-8310
angelos@cboe.com stephens@cboe.com garciaf@cboe.com
*Attendance is limited to approved registrants. Sponsorship may be restricted and will be approved at the discretion of the conference organizers.
General RMC Sponsorship
General Conference Sponsorship benefits include:
Cost: $6,000
Exhibitor Sponsor (Only Three Booths Remain)
Maximize the value of your sponsorship with an Exhibit space!
Cost: $8,500
Event Sponsorship Opportunities
Maximize your company’s exposure and strengthen your brand message by using various events and amenities of the Risk Management Conference to your advantage. This allows you to keep your company’s name and logo in front of all attendees before, during, and after the conference.
Benefits listed are in addition to the benefits of General Sponsorship.
Conference Bags (SOLD)
Conference bags allow delegates to showcase your company logo throughout the conference and beyond.
Benefits:
Cost: $20,000
Registration Badge Lanyards (SOLD)
Your company name will always be in sight on badge lanyards worn by delegates throughout the conference.
Benefits:
Cost: $7,000
Hotel Room Key Cards
Have your company logo appear on one of the most important items delegates will carry—their hotel room key cards. The key cards are distributed during hotel check-in and will be carried by attendees for the duration of their stay. (Note that the cost of keycards is in addition to the sponsorship price)
Benefits:
Cost: $7,000
Notepads or Pens Notepads (SOLD)
Have your company name at every delegate’s fingertips during conference sessions, with your name on conference pens or notepads.
Benefits:
Cost: $6,000 Pens or Notepads (pick one, or $10,000 for both)
RMC Welcome Reception – Sunday evening
The RMC Welcome Reception is an outstanding opportunity to reach and interact with speakers and conference delegates. This event includes cocktails and food stations. Your company can dominate the entire event as the exclusive sponsor, including wine bar, martini bar and other opporunities.
In addition to General Conference Sponsorship benefits, other benefits include:
Exclusive Sponsorship—$20,000
Welcome Reception Specialty Drink Bar (SOLD)
With a special wine bar featuring a variety of hand-picked premium wines, delegates will keep your company name on the tips of their tongues while savoring premium wines selcted especially for your bar.
Benefits:
Cost: $8,500
Welcome Reception Martini Bar (SOLD)
Dry? Sweet? Dirty? Shaken but not stirred? Your company will help delegates wind down with whatever type of martini they desire!
Sponsorship benefits include:
Cost: $7,500
Welcome Reception Cigar Bar
Hand-rolled cigars will be “made-to-order” for those delegates who wish to partake.
Benefits:
Cost: $6,500
Tuesday Evening Buffet Dinner
Be the sponsor of this year’s Tuesday evening buffet dinner! This bonus opportunity is being continued this year, based on strong attendance and success of previous year’s Tuesday dinner.
The Tuesday night dinner, following the golf tournament, will be a buffet dinner at an exlusive location. This is an ideal networking opportunity in a casual atmosphere and has become an RMC favorite.
Awards from the golf tournament will be presented during the dinner.
In addition to General Conference Sponsorship benefits, other benefits include:
Cost: $9,000
Monday Seated Luncheon (SOLD)
Treat the RMC delegates and speakers to lunch following the keynote speaker while they network and discuss the morning’s events.
In addition to General Conference Sponsorship benefits, other benefits include:
Cost: $8,500
Breakfast Buffet (Two opportunities available: Monday or Tuesday)
Help delegates rise while your company shines first thing in the morning.
Sponsorship benefits include:
Cost: $6,500
Sunday Afternoon Coffee Break for Fundamentals Workshop Attendees
Provide an afternoon “pick me up” for delegates who come early to learn the basics of exchange-traded derivatives.
Benefits:
Cost: $5,000
Monday/Tuesday Morning and Monday Afternoon Coffee Breaks (three available)
Everyone needs a break! Be the star of the very popular morning or afternoon coffee breaks that always includes specialty snacks for all delegates.
Sponsorship benefits include:
Cost: $6,500 each or $11,000 for any two, or $15,000 for all three weekday
coffee breaks!
Golf Tournament – Tuesday afternoon (SOLD)
Your company will be the real champion by sponsoring the golf tournament-- one of the highlights of the conference. Golf events are also available as a package for $20,000. This sponsorship may be split between two or more sponsors.
In addition to General Conference Sponsorship benefits, other benefits include:
Exclusive sponsorship cost: $12,000
Golf Box Lunch (SOLD)
Sponsorship benefits include:
Cost: $6,000
Golf Beverage Cart (SOLD)
Sponsorship benefits include:
Cost: $6,000
Individual & Team Prizes (SOLD)
Sponsorship benefits include:
Cost: $5,000 (in addition to amount of awards)
*Attendance is limited to approved registrants. Sponsorship may be restricted and will be approved at the discretion of the conference organizers.
2011 Risk Management Conference Sponsorship Terms and Conditions
1. Sponsorships are limited and will be accepted on a first-come, first-serve basis, at the discretion of the Conference Organizers (“CBOE”).
2. General Sponsorship includes two complimentary registration passes for company representatives. Additional registrations for Sponsoring company employees may be available, at the discretion of CBOE, for a discounted fee of $800.
3. General Sponsorship includes two complimentary registration passes for institutional investor clients of the Sponsoring firm who would otherwise be eligible and approved for the Institutional Asset Manager/End User/buy-side customer rate of $800.
4. Application and payment must be received and approved by CBOE before your company name and logo will be included in any Risk Management Conference promotion or materials. Payment can be made by check, credit card, or authorization to debit Member Firm account at the Options Clearing Corporation.
5. Sponsorship application and payments received after certain ‘due’ dates may be accepted; however it is not guaranteed that the company name will be included in printed promotional materials.
6. Company name and logo will be added to Risk Management Conference website as soon as possible after application and payment are received and accepted.
7. Please print the form and complete page 2 and 3. Email, mail or fax to:
John Angelos
CBOE
400 S. LaSalle Street
Chicago, IL 60605
angelos@cboe.com
Fax: (312) 786-7374
CBOE Contacts:
For sponsorship or conference inquiries:
John Angelos: 312-786-7063 or angelos@cboe.com
For application, billing or shipping inquires:
Felicia Garcia: 312-786-8310 or garciaf@cboe.com