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CONFERENCE 2021 SMA - PROSPECTUS Sponsorship and Exhibitor - Sports Medicine Australia
2021 SMA
     CONFERENCE
6-9 October 2021 | Melbourne Cricket Ground | smaconference.org.au

      Sponsorship and Exhibitor
            PROSPECTUS
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           Trade and Exhibition Opportunities                                       12

           Terms and Conditions                                                     13

           Booking Form                                                              14

           Conference Contacts                                                      15

Contents                                   2021 SMA Conference: Sponsorship & Exhibitor Prospectus | Page 2
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Letter of Invitation
We welcome you to join us at the 2021 Sports            With so many eminent sports professionals,
Medicine Australia (SMA) Conference, one of the         business owners and decision-makers in
largest multidisciplinary sports medicine events        attendance, the 2021 SMA Conference is the
in the Southern Hemisphere.                             ideal platform to showcase your brand, gather
                                                        quality business leads, build networks and align
Sports and exercise medicine professionals              your business with the reputation of trust,
including clinicians, practitioners, researchers,       credibility and authority SMA is known for. Trade
academics, and students from all across                 packages are available to suit every budget. We
Australia will converge at our Conference to hear       expect places to fill up fast, so act quickly to
the latest research and knowledge updates in            avoid disappointment.
the discipline.
                                                        Trade and sponsorship opportunities listed in
With the last SMA Conference hosted in 2019 on          this prospectus are not exhaustive. We are more
the Sunshine Coast, Queensland, we are proud            than happy to discuss unique sponsorship
to be hosting our 2021 SMA Conference at the            opportunities beyond the scope of this
iconic Melbourne Cricket Ground from 6-9                prospectus.
October.
                                                        We look forward to having you join us.
What makes our organisation and annual                  Kind Regards,
Conference truly unique is the holistic,
multidisciplinary approach to knowledge,
research and collaboration, together with our
tradition of excellence spanning more than 50
years.

Physiotherapists, sports and exercise physicians,
sports doctors, orthopaedic surgeons, sports
podiatrists, sports epidemiologists, physical
activity researchers, exercise and sports               Dr Luke Kelly and Dr Ebonie Rio
scientists, and sports dietitians are just some of      Co-Chairs, on behalf of the SMA
those who will be joining us at the Conference.         Conference Committee

Letter of Invitation                             2021 SMA Conference: Sponsorship & Exhibitor Prospectus | Page 3
CONFERENCE 2021 SMA - PROSPECTUS Sponsorship and Exhibitor - Sports Medicine Australia
The 2019 SMA Conference at a Glance

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              ABSTRACTS                        $23,000
              SUBMITTED                        PRIZE MONEY

              672                              15
              DELEGATES                        COUNTRIES
                                               OF ORIGIN

              4                                16
              DAYS
                                               WORKSHOPS

              91                               15
              POSTERS                          TRADE
                                               EXHIBITORS

at a Glance               2021 SMA Conference: Sponsorship & Exhibitor Prospectus | Page 4
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Trade, Exhibitors and Sponsors: What You Can Expect

                                                      Quality Leads

                                                      At the Conference, sports and exercise
                                                      professionals from across the entire sector, will
                                                      be in attendance. We value our partnership with
                                                      our exhibitors and sponsors and believe in the
                                                      real value they add to our Conference and
                                                      delegates. Because of this, we have specifically
                                                      designed our trade exhibition layout to maximise
                                                      foot traffic to assist with delegate interaction to
                                                      help translate quality sales leads.

Maximum Exposure

Leverage your brand in Australia and
abroad through SMA’s extensive networks               Build Networks
and publications. This is an opportunity to
convey your message to leaders and                    Networking is an important part of being
industry stakeholders within the sports               successful in business. With sports medicine
medicine industry. In the lead-up to the              professionals in attendance, not to mention
2021 SMA Conference, a significant portion
                                                      other trade and sponsors, the 2021 SMA
of all publications will be dedicated to the          Conference will be a great opportunity to
Conference and its partners.                          network and grow your business. With industry
                                                      leaders to have a presence at the Conference,
                                                      this is a chance to align your brand alongside
                                                      these leaders, and keep abreast of the latest
At a Glance:                                          trends within the industry.
• 2021 SMA Conference website
• SMA membership base of 2,000+
• 11,000+ SMA Accredited Sports Trainers
• Social media following (Facebook, Twitter,
  Instagram and LinkedIn): 40,000+
  combined followers
• Sport Health – SMA’s quarterly magazine
                                                      Decision Makers
• Professional Member and Sports Trainer
  Member monthly email and                            Access decision-makers, key stakeholders
  e-News subscribers (30,000+ subscribers)            and business owners as they converge at the
• Journal of Science and Medicine in Sport            2021 SMA Conference. This is a great
  (JSAMS – accessed over 700,000 times                opportunity to network, get more leads, sales
  annually)                                           and increase your brand’s awareness
                                                      amongst key industry stakeholders.
• Push notifications and updates via the
  2021 SMA Conference App.

What You Can Expect                            2021 SMA Conference: Sponsorship & Exhibitor Prospectus | Page 5
CONFERENCE 2021 SMA - PROSPECTUS Sponsorship and Exhibitor - Sports Medicine Australia
The Destination:                                       The Venue:
Melbourne                                              Melbourne Cricket Ground
Melbourne is the capital of sport, wine, festivals,    The Melbourne Cricket Ground is renowned as
art and hidden gems. Enjoy the bustling city and       the sporting capital of the world and the beating
it's cafe filled laneways, the unique and amazing      hear of Melbourne, nestled in Yarra Park and just
art at the National Gallery and the many               a short 10-minute walk to the heart of the iconic
restaurants located along the Yarra River.             Melbourne CBD.

The Destination                                   2021 SMA Conference: Sponsorship & Exhibitor Prospectus | Page 6
CONFERENCE 2021 SMA - PROSPECTUS Sponsorship and Exhibitor - Sports Medicine Australia
About Sports Medicine                                      Our multidisciplinary membership base
                                                           includes professionals across the entire
Australia                                                  sports medicine sector including:

SMA members can be found at every level                    • Physiotherapists
of physical activity and sport from elite
                                                           • Sport and Exercise Physicians
competition to grass-roots participation.
                                                           • Sport Doctors
SMA is the leading multidisciplinary
                                                           • Orthopaedic Surgeons
membership organisation providing leadership
in the area of sports medicine. Our vision is to           • Sport Podiatrists
encourage the healthy and safe participation in
                                                           • Sport Epidemiologists
physical activity and sport through quality
education and awareness.                                   • Physical Activity Researchers
                                                           • Exercise and Sports Scientists
With a legacy spanning over 50 years, SMA
have a reputation of trust and credibility in the          • Sport Dietitians
domain of sports and exercise medicine both
                                                           • Sports Trainers
in Australia and internationally.
                                                           • Students

About SMA                                           2021 SMA Conference: Sponsorship & Exhibitor Prospectus | Page 7
CONFERENCE 2021 SMA - PROSPECTUS Sponsorship and Exhibitor - Sports Medicine Australia
2021 SMA Conference

 SPONSORSHIP
OPPORTUNITIES
CONFERENCE 2021 SMA - PROSPECTUS Sponsorship and Exhibitor - Sports Medicine Australia
SPONSORSHIP

                    Why sponsor the SMA Conference?
The Annual Sports Medicine Australia (SMA Conference is one of the largest multidisciplinary
sports medicine events in the southern hemisphere, attracting leading clinical sports medicine,
sports and exercise science, physical activity and health promotion, and sports injury
prevention professionals every year.
Our tailored sponsorship packages have been designed to increase your organisation’s visibility and
exposure, providing a platform to showcase your products and services to highly engaged sporting
stakeholders including decision-makers and influencers including practitioners, business owners,
educators and industry leaders.

• Platinum Sponsor $25,000                               • Trade Exhibitor $4,400
  As the Platinum sponsor of the 2021 SMA                  The Trade Exhibition is a central part of the 2021
  Conference, your organisation will be the                SMA Conference, providing a unique opportunity
  primary partner receiving the highest level of           for exhibitors to have direct face-to-face access
  exposure and recognition prior to and during             to and develop meaningful contacts with an
  the event.                                               expected 500+ audience of clinical sports
                                                           medicine, sports and exercise science, physical
                                                           activity and health promotion, and sports injury
• Gala Dinner Sponsor $12,500
                                                           prevention professionals. The conference
  The Conference Gala Dinner is scheduled for
                                                           program has been developed to maximise your
  Friday 8th of October and is a major highlight of
                                                           delegate exposure, by ensuring that all meal
  the social program. This will provide a unique
                                                           breaks and key events during the conference are
  opportunity to be part of the official conference
                                                           held alongside the trade area.
  closing ceremonies and support the premier
  conference networking event. The prestigious
  ASICS Medal is also awarded at the Conference
  Gala Dinner.

• Welcome Reception Sponsor $10,000
  This social event brings together delegates and
  speakers in an informal networking setting and
  is an excellent opportunity to make a strong
  initial impact on all attendees as part of the
  official conference opening ceremonies. The
  Welcome Reception will be held on Wednesday
  6 October and is an essential networking
  opportunity for all attendees.

• Unique Sponsorship Opportunities
  Looking for a unique way to promote your business and it isn’t listed in this prospectus? Let us know
  and we’ll work with you to find the best way for you to have an impact. Creative ideas have previously
  included sponsoring a photo-booth for social functions or a coffee cart station — the opportunities are
  only limited to your imagination!

Sponsorship                                        2021 SMA Conference: Sponsorship & Exhibitor Prospectus | Page 9
CONFERENCE 2021 SMA - PROSPECTUS Sponsorship and Exhibitor - Sports Medicine Australia
PLATINUM           GALA DINNER          WELCOME              SPEAKER/                TRADE
 CONFERENCE                              SPONSOR             SPONSOR             RECEPTION             SESSION              EXHIBITOR
                                          $25,000             $12,500             SPONSOR             SPONSOR                 $4,400
                                                                                   $10,000              $5,000

 Exclusivity (one only available)                                                                  per speaker / session

 Recognition in all printed and
 electronic communications

 Logo and hyperlink on sponsors
 page of conference website

 Logo and hyperlink on the home
 page of conference website

 Logo and hyperlink on the social
 page of conference website

 Logo and hyperlink on the
 speakers page of conference
 website

 Logo and hyperlink on the trade
 exhibition page of conference
 website

 Logo in Conference Program               Front cover        Social program     Social program          Speakers            Trade exhibition

 Company name and logo on
 welcome and end slide                    All sessions                                              At speaker session

 Logo on front cover of Book of
 Abstracts

 Corporate signage (supplied by        Registration desk      Gala Dinner      Welcome reception    At speaker/session     Trade exhibition
 sponsor) display                      opening & closing
                                         ceremonies

 Promotional material
 (1 item, supplied by sponsor) to      Opening ceremony       Gala Dinner      Welcome reception
 delegates

                                       Opening/Closing        Gala Dinner      Welcome reception    At speaker/session
 Acknowledgement by MC                   Ceremonies
                                        & throughout
                                         conference

                                          1 Full page,        1 Full page,       1 Half page,
                                           full colour,        full colour.       full colour
 Program advertisement                 inside front cover      Valued at:         Valued at:
                                           Valued at:            $1,200              $600
                                             $1,500
                                              1                    1                  1                     1
 Satchel insert (supplied by              Valued at:           Valued at:         Valued at:            Valued at:
 sponsor)                                   $900                 $900               $900                  $900

                                               2                    1                  1                                           1
 Exhibition booth space -                  Valued at        Valued at $4,400   Valued at $4,400                            Valued at $4,400
 3m x 3m, fascia sign, power                $8,800
 supply, 2 spotlights

                                               4                   2                   1                   1                      2
 Conference full registration ticket
                                           Valued at        Valued at $2,700       Valued at        Valued at $1,350       Valued at $2,700
 including access to the Welcome
                                            $5,400                                  $1,350
 Reception, Scientific Poster
 Session and Gala Dinner

                                              6                    5                  5                                        $450pp
 Additional tickets for company
                                          Valued at:           Valued at:         Valued at:
 representatives to attend the Gala
                                           $2,700               $2,550             $2,550
 Dinner

Sponsorship                                                  2021 SMA Conference: Sponsorship & Exhibitor Prospectus | Page 100
ADVERTISING
       OPPORTUNITIES

         PROGRAM ADVERTISING

     $250 inc GST
     Quarter page mono
                                     Organisations are invited to get maximum exposure by
     $350 inc GST                    advertising your company in the official Conference
     Third page mono                 Program distributed to all delegates (NB black/white;
                                     artwork to be supplied by company by a deadline).
     $600 inc GST
     Half page mono                  This opportunity is only available to organisations who have
                                     secured sponsorship or trade exhibition booths
     $1,200 inc GST
     Full page mono

        SATCHEL INSERTS

     $900 inc GST

     Reach delegates directly by providing an insert for delegate satchels. Inserts are popular for
     including more detailed information about your products. Examples include everything
     from flyers, catalogues and sample products.

         WRITING PAD & PEN

     $1,000 inc GST                                       Promotion includes:
     Exclusive, one available.
                                                          • Each delegate will receive your pad and
     Reach every delegate directly by providing             pen in their delegate satchel
     a pad and a pen for insertion in delegate
     satchels. All pads and pens must be                  • Writing pad and pen will be used by the
     supplied by the sponsor by a specified                 delegates throughout the Conference
     deadline.

Sponsorship                                       2021 SMA Conference: Sponsorship & Exhibitor Prospectus | Page 11
Securing a Trade Display
• Book early to avoid disappointment as booth numbers are limited

• Complete the enclosed booking form and return it with a$1,000 deposit (per booth).
  Final payment is due by Monday 2 August 2021

• The Conference Manager will:

    » Advise you via email of your stand allocation in the Exhibition area

    » Provide you with the relevant information regarding freight, delivery dates and other
      requirements closer to the conference

• Once your account has been settled, you will be confirmed as part of the 2021 SMA
  Conference Trade Exhibition

• Trade show floor plan to be confirmed

Trade & Exhibition                               2021 SMA Conference: Sponsorship & Exhibitor Prospectus | Page 12
Terms & Conditions
1.   The Conference Manager reserves the right to reject an application at any time.

2.   Applications will be processed in strict order of receipt.

3.   All prices are in Australian Dollars and are inclusive of GST.

4. By returning a completed and signed form you (on behalf of your organisation)
   accept all Terms and Conditions outlined.

5.   Details may change without notice. Please refer to the event website for the latest information.

Cancellation Policy                                        COVID-19 Policy

Exhibitors are required to pay a $1,000 deposit            Please note that the 2021 SMA Conference will
per booth when booking to secure a booth(s).               be run as a face-to-face COVID safe event
This deposit is non-refundable if no further               including appropriate delegate physical
payment is made and an exhibitor cancels.                  distancing, cleaning and hygiene measures in
                                                           accordance with and subject to Victorian state
A 50% refund of full payment including the                 government regulations and health advice.
deposit will be provided if a company cancels
before the 1st of July 2021. No refund will be             In the event that the conference format and
provided if a company cancels after close of               delivery is impacted by COVID-19:
business on the 1st of July 2021.
                                                           • If registered delegates are prevented from
                                                             attending the SMA Conference in person due to
Security                                                     COVID-19, SMA may opt to provide substitute
                                                             virtual presentations. If this occurs, SMA will
The Conference organisers will not be                        provide further information at the appropriate
responsible for any theft or damage of stands                timing including updated trade/sponsor
or equipment. However, every effort will be                  exposure opportunities and pricing
made to ensure the security of the Trade                     information.
Exhibition.
                                                           • In the instance that the conference is cancelled
                                                             due to COVID-19, trade sponsors will be eligible
Freight                                                      to receive a full refund or have their
                                                             sponsorship fees transferred to other SMA
Freighting of equipment to the venue is the                  event/s.
responsibility of each individual company.
Information about delivery times will be made
available in due course.

Discounts
Previous Exhibitor Discount                                Corporate Membership Discount

Companies that exhibited at the 2019 ASICS                 Corporate Members of SMA receive an
SMA Conference on the Sunshine Coast are                   automatic 10% discount when exhibiting. To find
eligible for special discounts:                            out more about Corporate Membership please
                                                           call SMA on 1300 711 211 or email
• A 5% discount for one booth booked                       members@sma.org.au
• A 10% discount if a double booth is booked

Terms & Conditions                                 2021 SMA Conference: Sponsorship & Exhibitor Prospectus | Page 13
2021 SMA CONFERENCE
SPONSORSHIP & EXHIBITOR BOOKING FORM

CONTACT DETAILS

                                                                                    Position

                                                           State                    Post Code		               Country
                                                                                    Mobile

                                           $25,000      inc GST              Conference Program Advertising*
                                           $12,500      inc GST              Quarter page                          $ 250 inc GST
                                           $10,000      inc GST              Third page                            $ 350 inc GST
                                           $2,000       inc GST              Half page                             $ 600 inc GST
                                           $5,000       inc GST              Full page                             $ 1,200 inc GST
                                           $1,000      inc GST
                                                                             *Conference Program advertising is only available to businesses
                                           $900        inc GST               and organisations who have secured sponsorship or a trade
                                                                             booth.

Trade Exhibition Booth (3x3 booth: $4,400 inc GST)		                                                               $ 1,000 Deposit

1st booth preference                                2nd booth preference                             3rd booth preference

PAYMENT INFORMATION
    I would like to be sent a tax invoice (direct deposit details will be provided on the invoice)
I wish to pay by           MasterCard        Visa          Other

    Card #			                                                              Expiry Date			                           CCV #

    Cardholder’s Name			                                                   Cardholder’s Signature

TERMS & CONDITIONS
I have read and understood the Terms & Conditions listed within this Prospectus:

Signature                                                                           Date

SUBMIT FORM
To confirm your sponsorship or trade and exhibition application, please send this completed form to:
Sports Medicine Australia, c/o Conference Manager
Email: conference@sma.org.au
2021 SMA
                   CONFERENCE
         6-9 October 2021 | Melbourne Cricket Ground | smaconference.org.au

@Sports Medicine Australia   @SMA_News   @SportsMedicineAustralia   @sports_medicine_australia

 Conference Contact

 Sports Medicine Australia Conference Manager
 1300 711 211
 conference@sma.org.au
 375 Albert Road
 Albert Park VIC 3206
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