2006 Alaska Futures Conference
Sponsorship Information

Platinum Package | Gold Package | Patron Package
Personalized Tables-of-Ten | Official Conference Program | More Info Contact

Primary audience:
Executives from a wide range of industries either fully engaged in doing business
with or within Alaska or those scouting for new opportunities.

Attendance: 250+

Sponsorship Opportunities:
Conferences and seminars are some of the most invaluable venues for networking and
forming those all-important relationships that lead to successful selling. The 2006 Alaska
Conference is no exception. It will attract the largest and most senior audience of executives
doing business with Alaska, enabling you to meet and interact with key decision makers and
promote your company's products and services.
We provide the widest variety of opportunities – online, in print and at the conference - to increase
your company’s visibility and build brand awareness with industry decision makers. Our
sponsorship packages are designed to enable your company to maximize its marketing
opportunities and return on investment.

Platinum Package – $8,000
Benefits Include:
• Recognized as Monday Night Mixer or Closing Cocktail Reception co-sponsor
• Recognized as sole sponsor of a conference panel
• Option to include one piece of collateral or giveaway in attendee registration package
• Free full page advertisement in Official Conference Program (a $2,650 value)
• 4 free full registrations for the event (a $1,300 value)
• Recognition as a Platinum Sponsor in all promotional materials published
(in magazine, online and direct mail efforts).
• Platinum Sponsor banner ad on the conference's web site.
• Recognition as a Platinum Sponsor in weekly email newsletter, the
Cargo Business Newswire Top Ten before and during the event.
• Platinum Sponsor Profile in Official Conference Program
• Recognition by master of ceremonies during the event.
• Platinum Sponsor logo on a/v system during conference proceedings
• Platinum Sponsor only signage
• Free literature table
• Post-show attendees list (Excel)
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Gold Package – $5,000
Benefits Include:
• Recognized as Breakfast Co-Sponsor
• Free half page four color advertisement in Official Conference Program
• 2 free full registrations for the event (a $650 value)
• Recognition as a Gold Sponsor in all promotional materials published
(in magazine, online and direct mail efforts).
• Gold Sponsor banner ad on the conference's web site.
• Company logo on sponsors’ page in Official Conference Program
• Sponsor signage throughout the event
• Sponsor logo on on a/v system during conference proceedings
• Recognition by master of ceremonies during the event.
• Post-show attendees list (Excel)
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Patron Package – $3,000
Benefits Include:
• Recognized as Break/Refreshment Co-Sponsor. There will be 2 breaks
on 10/24/06
• One free full registration for the event (a $325 value)
• 20% discount on full page advertisement in Official Conference Program
• Recognition as a Patron Sponsor in all promotional materials published
(in magazine, online and direct mail efforts).
• Patron Sponsor banner ad on the conference's web site.
• Company logo on sponsors’ page in Official Conference Program
• Sponsor signage throughout the event
• Sponsor logo on on a/v system during conference proceedings
• Recognition by master of ceremonies during the event.
• Post-show attendees list (Excel)
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Personalized Tables-of-Ten
$2,250 each if booked by October 1, 2006, $2,600 after
When you purchase a host table for the luncheons and the conference itself, it enables you to invite,
inform and entertain clients who will have full access to the conference’s proceedings.
Each table features corporate signs and reserved seating throughout the event.
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Official 2006 Alaska Conference Program
October 2006 issue of Marine Digest & Cargo Business News
The Official Alaska Conference Program will be inserted in the October 2006 issue of
Marine Digest & Cargo Business News. In addition to providing the usual conference details
including agenda, speakers’ profiles, sponsors’ info, etc., the Official Program will be part of each
attendee's registration package providing outstanding visibility for your company with this attractive
audience of decision makers intricately involved in Alaska commerce.
As a result, the 2006 Alaska Conference program is an excellent marketing opportunity enabling
your company to reach this attractive audience as they gather in Tacoma to network, exchange ideas
and pursue new business opportunities.
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Please contact Philippe Critot, Associate Publisher, to reserve your sponsorship today or
for more information on marketing opportunities at the 2006 Alaska Conference.

Phone: 323-660-5459
Fax; 323-660-6030
Cell: 323-578-2452
E-mail