SAMPADA-2008 conference Sponsorship, Exhibition and advertisement opportunities available to Individuals, Corporations, Government Organizations, Research and Academic Organizations.

SPONSORSHIP

MONETARY SPONSORSHIP
An array of marketing opportunities will be available to Corporations, Government Organizations, Research and Academic Organizations at the SAMPADA-2008 from December 8-12, 2008 at Pune, INDIA.

By taking advantage of these opportunities, your organization would have excellent venue:

• to build, advance and reinforce name recognition of your organization and its state-of-the-art products and technologies among the large number of local and visiting international materials research engineers, scientists and related professionals expected at the conference.

• to promote the latest in scientific advances and discoveries, and innovations and disruptive technologies.

• to express your support for the materials and polymers technology research community and commitments to advance education in such technologies.

Sponsorship Fee Level

Terms & Conditions for Monetary Sponsorship:
In reorganization of SAMPADA-2008 Sponsorship, sponsoring organization will receive special benefits which are listed in the following sponsorship program aimed at optimizing the value for every sponsor and providing a maximum exposure according to the sponsorship category selected.

GRAND PATRON: [US $ 25000* (Rs. 1000000**)]
The Grand Patron organization will receive special benefits as follows:

• Grand Patron will receive Ten(10) Complimentary Registration Passes for full participation in the Symposium
• Grand Patron organization’s Name and Logo will be listed in the SAMPADA-2008 Technical Program Book
• Posting of Grand Patron organization’s Name, Logo and Official website URL in the Sponsors List in the SAMPADA-2008 website : www.i-sampada.org/sampada-2008/
• Signage at Symposium Hall (if chosen) throughout the week
• Provision to include Grand Patron organization’s promotional brochure in the SAMPADA-2008 conference delegate bag .

PLATINUM SPONSOR: [US $ 10000* (Rs. 300000**)]
The Platinum Sponsor organization will receive special benefits as follows:

• Platinum Sponsor will receive Five(5) Complimentary Registration Passes for full participation in the Symposium
• Platinum Sponsor’s organization’s Name and Logo will be listed in SAMPADA-2008 Technical Program Book
• Posting of Platinum Sponsor organizations’ Name, and Logo in the Sponsors List in the SAMPADA-2008 website : www.i-sampada.org/sampada-2008/
• Signage at Symposium Hall (if chosen) throughout the week
• Provision to include Platinum Sponsor organization’s promotional brochure in the SAMPADA-2008 conference delegate bag

GOLD SPONSOR: [US $ 5000* (Rs. 150000**)]
The Gold Sponsor organization will receive special benefits as follows:

• Gold Sponsor will receive Three(3) Complimentary Registration Passes for full participation in the Symposium
• Gold Sponsor organization’s Name will be listed in the SAMPADA-2008 Technical Program Book
• Posting of Gold Sponsor organizations’ logo in the Sponsors List in the SAMPADA-2008 website : www.i-sampada.org/sampada-2008/
• Provision to include Gold Sponsor organization’s promotional brochure in the SAMPADA-2008 conference delegate bag

SILVER SPONSOR: [US $ 2000* (Rs. 50000**)]
The Silver Sponsor organization will receive special benefits as follows:

• Silver Sponsor will receive Two(2) Complimentary Registration Passes for full participation in the Symposium
• Silver Sponsor organization’s Logo will be listed in the SAMPADA-2008 Technical Program Book
• Provision to include Gold Sponsor organization’s promotional brochure in the SAMPADA-2008 conference delegate bag

DEDICATED SUPPORTER: [US $ 1000* (Rs. 30000**)]
Dedicated Supporter organization will receive special benefits as follows:

• Dedicated Supporter will receive One(1) Complimentary Registration Pass for full participation in the Symposium
• Dedicated Supporter organization’s Logo will be listed in the SAMPADA-2008 Technical Program Book

ADDITIONAL SPONSORSHIP OPTIONS FOR MARKETING & OTHER EVENTS
In addition to the sponsorship, exhibition and advertisement opportunities, SAMPADA-2008 programs can also be supported by a number of additional opportunities available to Individuals, Corporations, Government Organizations, Research and Academic Organizations to express their support for the materials research community through other stand alone marketing and events sponsorship support options.

Additional Sponsorship Option Fees

Terms & Conditions for Additional Sponsorship Options:
In reorganization of SAMPADA-2008 Sponsorship, sponsoring organization will receive special benefits listed for the following additional sponsorship category aimed at optimizing the value for every sponsor and providing a maximum exposure. The level of benefit is according to the sponsorship category selected.

HOSTED WEBSITE
Exclusive Sponsor: [US $ 5000* (Rs. 150000**)]
SAMPADA-2008 Conference Website will also feature on the home page the sponsoring organization’s name and a link to its Web URL.

In addition, in recognition of the support, sponsor(s) for this category will also be further entitled:

• to the benefits under the Dedicated Supporter category

• to have one free Exhibition Booth Space Unit

• to the provision to include Sponsor organization’s promotional brochure in the SAMPADA-2008 conference delegate bag

CONFERENCE DELEGATE BAGS
Exclusive Sponsor: [US $ 5000* (Rs. 150000**)]
SAMPADA-2008 Conference attendees will each receive along with their registration information and materials, a registration bag that will feature in addition to the SAMPADAS-2008 logo, the sponsoring organization’s name printed on the bag.

In addition, in recognition of the support, sponsor(s) for this category will also be further entitled:

• to the benefits under the Dedicated Supporter category

• to the provision to include Sponsor organization’s promotional brochure in the SAMPADA-2008 conference delegate bag

WELCOME RECEPTION
Exclusive Sponsor: [US $ 5000* (Rs. 150000**)]
Subject to the availability of sponsorship, a welcome reception for the participating delegates, sponsors, exhibitors and advertisers will be held on the evening of Sunday December 7th, 2008 at the YASHDA-MDC Auditorium, Pune. This important event will certainly be an unique opportunity to accentuate your organization’s name and presence at the conference.

In addition, in recognition of the support, sponsor(s) for this category will also be further entitled:

• to the benefits under the Dedicated Supporter category

• to the provision to include Sponsor organization’s promotional brochure in the SAMPADA-2008 conference delegate bag

HOSTED TEA/COFFEE-BREAKS
Exclusive Sponsor: [US $ 5000* (Rs. 150000**)] both Breaks (all 5 days)
OR
Morning, or Afternoon Break Sponsor: [US $ 1000* (Rs. 30000**)] (all 5 days)
SAMPADA-2008 coffee-breaks where maximum opportunity will be available to the participating delegates, sponsors, exhibitors and advertisers to mingle and exchange of notes, ideas and discuss further collaboration or business opportunities.
Daily there will be two hosted Tea/Coffee-Breaks

• Morning Break at around 10:15 AM

• Afternoon Break at around 3:15 PM

The sponsors can select either breaks (for five days), or both breaks (for five days). Sponsor will be acknowledged through a banner on the day of their hosted coffee-break(s) as well as through public announcement before the break. Tea, Coffee (and/or Soft beverages), and snacks items menu will be developed by the YASHDA MDC Auditorium, Management Development Centre, Pune, India in accordance with their standing Meeting Package menu selection.

In addition, in further recognition of:

• All five days Exclusive-Sponsorship for the Hosted Tea/Coffee-Breaks category, the Sponsor will be entitled:

• To the benefits under the Dedicated Supporter category

• To the provision to include Sponsor organization’s promotional brochure in the SAMPADA-2008 conference delegate bag

OR
 

• All five days Sponsorship for either Morning or Afternoon Breaks category, the Sponsor will be further entitled:

• To one Complimentary Pass for Gala Dinner Program

• To the provision to include Sponsor organization’s promotional brochure in the SAMPADA-2008 conference delegate bag

HOSTED LUNCH BREAKS
Exclusive Sponsor: [US $ 10000* (Rs. 300000**)]
Daily Lunch break is another opportunity available to the participating delegates, sponsors, exhibitors and advertisers to mingle, interact, develop fellowship and exchange ideas and discuss research collaboration or business opportunities.

Hosting this important event will uniquely emphasize and promote your organization’s name and presence at the conference.

Sponsor will be acknowledged through a banner at the Lunch venue every day as well as through public announcement before the Lunch break. Lunch items menu will be developed by the YASHDA MDC Auditorium, Management Development Centre, Pune, India in accordance with their standing Meeting Package menu selection.

In addition, in recognition of this support, the sponsor for this category will also be further entitled to the benefits under the Silver Sponsor category.

Sponsorship Payment Terms & Conditions:

• Credit Card Payment method is not available

• Payments should be made in favor of "MRSI-SAMPADA-2008" payable at Pune, India.

• * Sponsorship Fee from the Foreign Sponsor or Exhibitor (including Non-Resident Indian (NRI) as well as Overseas Citizen of India (OCI) and Person of Indian Origin (PIO) card holders), and Individual, Corporation, Government Organization, Research Institute and Academic Organization has to be paid in full by the Bank Demand Draft or Wire Transfer (in US Dollar only) from their foreign bank payable through the bank’s local ‘Corresponding Bank’ in India.

• Personal bank cheque in any foreign currency will not be accepted.

• ** Sponsorship Fee from the Indian (Citizen) Delegate and Student (excluding Non-Resident Indian (NRI) as well as Overseas Citizen of India (OCI) and Person of Indian Origin (PIO) card holders), and Individual, Corporation, Government Organization, Research Institute and Academic Organization has to be paid in full by the Bank Demand Draft or Wire Transfer in Indian Rupee only.

• Personal bank cheque in Indian Rupee will not be accepted.

EXHIBITION BOOTH

SAMPADA-2008 would provide an unique opportunity for the scientific, intellectual and business interactions between scientists and companies from around the globe.

SAMPADA-2008 would also provide venue to Indian and foreign government’s defense agencies, defense and aerospace R&D organizations, various local and international universities and private research institutes, aerospace and defense companies as well as contractors for global showcasing of their state-of-the-art materials/polymers based technology, engineering equipment, aerospace and defense hardware prototypes, products, etc.

SAMPADA-2008 Exposition for Showcasing and Promotion of the state-of-the-art Technology and/or Products will be held for two and half days, from 9:00 AM Tuesday, December 9th, 2008 to 1:00 PM Thursday, December 11th, 2008 at the special exhibition/exposition area during the Symposium event.

Eligibility to Exhibit:
Only companies that provide products or services that are deemed appropriate and relevant to scope of the conference are eligible to exhibit. The SAMPADA-2008 Organizing Committee reserves the right to screen products and services for appropriateness.

Exhibition Booth Space Unit Booking Fees:

Exhibition Booth Booking Terms & Conditions:
Each rental Standard 10' x 10' (approx. 3m x 3m) Display Booth Space Unit will be provided with:

• one 3' x 5' Table

• two folding Chairs

• one built in Fluorescent Tube Light

• two 220-240 volt electrical outlets

• one flower plant pot

• one 1 waste paper basket

• one single color, pre-printed 8'' x 3' long Company Name Banner.

For additional equipment available for rent, please inquire after July 31st, 2008.

• For Booths booked before November 15th, 2008, the Exhibitor’s name will be listed in the Symposium Program Book

• Posting of Exhibitor’s Name, Logo and Official website URL in the Sponsors List in the SAMPADA-2008
  website : www.i-sampada.org/sampada-2008/

• Exhibitor will receive Two Exhibitor Admission Passes for its representatives to manage their Booth

• Exhibitor will receive Two Complimentary Passes for Gala Dinner Program

• Exhibitor will be allowed to attend the symposium as a spectator only

• Exhibitor will not be allowed to present any Technical paper(s) (Oral and/or Poster presentation)

• Exhibitor will receive a copy of the Symposium Program Book

• Additional Exhibitor Admission Pass may be obtained for US$ 50* ( Rs. 1000**) per Pass

• Only the Exhibiting Organization’s bona fide personnel who will be staffing the booth(s), are eligible to apply for additional exhibitor Passes.

• The Exhibiting Organization must provide a letter of certification stating that exhibition staff are the bona fide personnel, and assigned to helping the designated staff at the booth.

• False certification, or the misuse of an exhibitor badge, or any other methods or devices used to gain unauthorized access to the exhibition hall by individuals will be deemed as substantially violating these Terms & Conditions. He/She will be expelled immediately from the venue, and would be notified to the exhibiting organization and to the local law enforcement agencies.

Terms & Conditions for Exhibition Booth Booking Fee Payment:

• Credit Card Payment method is not available

• Payments should be made in favor of "MRSI-SAMPADA-2008" payable at Pune, India.

• * Exhibition Booth booking Fee from the Foreign Sponsor or Exhibitor (including Non-Resident Indian (NRI) as well as Overseas Citizen of India (OCI) and Person of Indian Origin (PIO) card holders), and Individual, Corporation, Government Organization, Research Institute and Academic Organization has to be paid in full by the Bank Demand Draft or Wire Transfer (in US Dollar only) from their foreign bank payable through the bank’s local ‘Corresponding Bank’ in India.

• Personal bank cheque in any foreign currency will not be accepted.

• ** Exhibition Booth booking Fee from the Indian (Citizen) Delegate and Student (excluding Non-Resident Indian (NRI) as well as Overseas Citizen of India (OCI) and Person of Indian Origin (PIO) card holders), and Individual, Corporation, Government Organization, Research Institute and Academic Organization has to be paid in full by the Bank Demand Draft or Wire Transfer in Indian Rupee only.

• Personal bank cheque in Indian Rupee will not be accepted.

Cancellation Policy:

Last date of Cancellation of Exhibition Booth for SAMPADA-2008 with a penalty of 50% of the booking Fee is October 31st, 2008. No refund will be issued for cancellation made from November 1st, 2008 onward.

PUBLICITY ADVERTISEMENT IN SAMPADA-2008 PROGRAM BOOK

SAMPADA-2008 would provide a medium to Indian and foreign government’s defense agencies, defense and aerospace R&D organizations, as well as at various local and international universities and private research institutes, aerospace and defense companies as well as contractors for advertising of their state-of-the-art materials/polymers based technology, engineering equipment, aerospace and defense hardware prototypes, products, etc., as well in the SAMPADA-2008 SYMPOSIUM PROGRAM BOOK

Publicity Advertisement Fees:

Terms & Conditions for Publicity Advertisement

• All advertisement must be booked latest by November 1st 2008

• Advertiser will receive One Complimentary Pass for Gala Dinner Program.

• Advertiser will be allowed to attend the symposium as a spectator only.

• Advertiser will not be allowed to present any Technical paper(s) (Oral and/or Poster presentation).

• Advertiser will receive a copy of the Symposium Program Book.

Terms & Conditions for Publicity Advertisement Fee Payment

• Credit Card Payment method is not available

• Payments should be made in favor of "MRSI-SAMPADA-2008" payable at Pune, India.

• *Publicity Advertisement Booking Fee from the Foreign Sponsor or Exhibitor (including Non-Resident Indian (NRI) as well as Overseas Citizen of India (OCI) and Person of Indian Origin (PIO) card holders), and Individual, Corporation, Government Organization, Research Institute and Academic Organization has to be paid in full by the Bank Demand Draft or Wire Transfer (in US Dollar only) from their foreign bank payable through the bank’s local ‘Corresponding Bank’ in India.

• Personal bank cheque in any foreign currency will not be accepted.

• **Publicity Advertisement Booking Fee from the Indian (Citizen) Delegate and Student (excluding Non-Resident Indian (NRI) as well as Overseas Citizen of India (OCI) and Person of Indian Origin (PIO) card holders), and Individual, Corporation, Government Organization, Research Institute and Academic Organization has to be paid in full by the Bank Demand Draft or Wire Transfer in Indian Rupee only.

• Personal bank cheque in Indian Rupee will not be accepted.

Cancellation Policy:

Last date of Cancellation of Publicity Advertisement Booking for events with penalty of 50% of the Fee is October 31st, 2008. No refund will be issued for cancellation made from November 1st, 2008 onward.

LIABILITY/DISCLAIMER

The Organizers of SAMPADA-2008 shall not be held responsible for personal accidents, illness, losses or damage to private property of registered delegates. Delegates are advised to arrange for their personal insurance for the duration of the conference and personal travel itinerary and tours.

Whilst every attempt will be made to ensure that all aspects of the conference mentioned in this announcement will take place as scheduled, the Organizing Committees reserves the right to make last minute changes or cancellation should the need arise without prior notice.

This information is preliminary. Sponsors, Exhibitors and Advertisers should read future posting on the SAMPADA-2008 website for updated information. Please read this prospectus carefully, however policies and procedures may change from time to time.