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1-2 AUGUST 2019

Sponsorship Prospectus

FREEDOM
beyond limits
Neuromuscular conference
Auckland, New Zealand

www.mda2019.org.nz
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FREEDOM                                                                           KEYNOTE SPEAKERS

beyond limits                                                                               Mary M. Reilly, London, UK

Neuromuscular conference                                                                   MD, Professor of Clinical Neurology
                                                                                           and Consultant Neurologist,
                                                                                          National Hospital for Neurology
                                                                                      and Neurosurgery, London
Showcase your products and
services to an exclusive audience
                                                                                            Nigel Laing, Australia
The 2019 Neuromuscular Conference will be held at                                           PhD, Laboratory Head,
Waipuna Hotel and Conference Centre 1-2 August                                              Neurogenetic Disease, Harry
in Auckland, New Zealand, and offers an exciting                                           Perkins Institute of Medical
programme aimed to improve the health and                                               Research, Western Australia
wellbeing of individuals, families and whānau living
with neuromuscular conditions, through research,
education and collaborative practice.                                                       Rob Besecker, USA
  Themed Freedom beyond limits, this conference will                                        Author of Everest Strong:
combine a milestone event as the Muscular Dystrophy                                         Reaching New Heights with
Association of New Zealand (MDANZ) celebrates its                                          Chronic Illness
60th Jubilee.
                                                                                            Gina O’Grady, New Zealand
                                                                                            Paediatric Neurologist, Starship
      This exclusive event provides our                                                     Children’s Hospital, Auckland

    sponsors with a rare and significant
   opportunity to showcase their brand,                                                    Larry Stern, USA
    products and services to a hard-to-                                                     MD, Neurologist, Professor
                                                                                            Emeritus, University
    reach audience of potential buyers,
                                                                                            of Arizona College of Medicine
      influencers and decision makers.

                                                                           These speakers will be a powerful draw-card for
                                                                           conference delegates and we expect an audience
An exclusive audience                                                      of over 250 in attendance. The conference will
Your brand, products and services will be marketed to                      take place over two days, and featuring main and
a range of delegates including, health professionals,                      breakout sessions and a social programme allowing
researchers, educators, policy-makers, representatives of                  plenty of opportunity for delegates to network and
community organisations and government departments,                        mix and mingle with sponsors and exhibitors.
and suppliers of health-technology and equipment.                            Check the website www.mda2019.org.nz as more
  Ensuring reach to a broader international community                      speakers are confirmed.
of researchers, practitioners and support organisations
working in the neuromuscular field.

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  It offers a forum for networking and discussion by             one of Auckland’s North West vineyards, to a leisurely
researchers, healthcare professionals, disability sector         day of shopping at one of Auckland’s many world class
representatives, and the community, with a particular            shopping malls. For lovers of the extreme, you can base
focus on three key outcomes:                                     jump off the Sky Tower attached only by a wire, bungy
                                                                 jump off the Auckland Harbour Bridge, dive the famous
1. To advance best practice and approaches to care and
                                                                 Goat Island Marine Reserve, or even swim with sharks.
   treatment for people with neuromuscular conditions.
                                                                    Families can enjoy the rides at Rainbow’s End,
2. To facilitate research and foster strong communities
                                                                 experience the marine and sea life at Kelly Tarlton’s Sea
   of practice.
                                                                 Life Aquarium, be amazed by hundreds of beautiful
3. To grow the resilience and capability of individuals,         butterflies at Butterfly Creek, or visit the Auckland Zoo.
   families and whānau with lived experience of                  Take a short ferry trip to the volcanic Rangitoto Island -
   neuromuscular conditions.                                     join a tour, or hike to the summit yourself. Great Barrier
                                                                 Island is a beautiful untouched paradise, also just a short
                                                                 ferry trip from Auckland. The Auckland Sky Tower is the
Benefits to your organisation
                                                                 tallest man-made structure in New Zealand, offering
• Corporate goodwill from the marketplace                        stunning views, a 360-degree revolving restaurant,
                                                                 and for the adults, the SKYCITY Auckland Casino offers
• Relationship building
                                                                 gaming entertainment.
• Increased brand awareness and acceptance
• Demonstration of products
• Increased business potential
• Enhanced company profile
• Direct access to an audience consisting of your clients
  – current and potential

Location: Auckland, New Zealand
Auckland is New Zealand’s largest city located in the top
half of New Zealand’s North Island with access to three
harbours. Its proximity to – and love of - the sea has
earned it the moniker of City of Sails. It is the gateway to
New Zealand with spectacular views and breathtaking
scenery. Nestled between two harbours, Auckland is New
Zealand’s largest city, brimming with cultural excitement,
sea-flavoured challenges and attractions and activities
of all kinds. Auckland tourism is alive and well with the
region being a popular tourist area. Auckland City boasts
world-class shopping, restaurants, 5-star accommodation,
wine bars and night clubs, art galleries and cafes. The
surrounding Auckland region features vineyards, stunning
beaches, pristine rainforest, wildlife encounters, island
adventures and endless water activities.
  Things to do in Auckland are endless and range from
the extreme adventure activity, to a fine wine tasting at

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Venue: Waipuna Hotel
and Conference Centre
Waipuna Hotel and Conference Centre is one of New
Zealand’s largest and most comprehensive conference
facilities, and is only 15 minutes from Auckland’s city-
centre and the international and domestic airports.
  Meaning ‘Spring of Water’ in Maori, Waipuna is set
amongst 6.26 acres of beautiful parkland overlooking a
picturesque saltwater lagoon. Guests enjoy the stunning,
always-changing, view of the tidal lagoon and can enjoy
walking or cycling the pathways around the lagoon.
   Waipuna prides itself on providing a warm welcome for
all guests. Sometimes that welcome needs to be more
than a friendly smile and good service, so for accessible
customers, Waipuna provides facilities that will make
any stay a comfortable one. Rooms are spacious and
appropriately appointed and public areas are ramped
in most places with easy gradients. Parking is accessible,
plentiful and free.

Waipuna is proud to channel its profits back into the local
community, supporting initiatives such as local parks and
playgrounds, sports fields, local education, historic places
and conservation.

About MDANZ
The Muscular Dystrophy Association of New Zealand
Inc. (MDANZ) is a not for profit incorporated society that
began in the late 1950’s as a support group for families
affected by muscular dystrophy. Since then, MDANZ has
                                                                       Above: Waipuna Hotel and Conference Centre
broadened its scope and now provides research funding,
practical support, advocacy and specialised information
for 60 different neuromuscular conditions. We are proud
to have Judy Bailey and Dame Susan Devoy as our
longstanding patrons, and Nicholas Brocklebank as
our young ambassador.

Proudly supported by

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SPONSORSHIP OPPORTUNITIES

The conference is offering a limited number of                                Each of the sponsorship and exhibitor packages
sponsorship opportunities designed to provide maximum                       includes black Velcro receptive exhibition booth panels,
coverage during the conference and associated activities.                   one company name per stand, 1 x 10 amp 4 way power
  Sponsors and exhibitors will be issued with a tax invoice                 supply per booth, 2 x 150 watt spotlights per booth,
and all sponsorships, excluding GST.                                        inclusion of your company logo and 100 word description
                                                                            in the conference handbook.

 Sponsorship and Exhibitor Packages                                              Platinum         Gold           Silver
 All amounts are quoted in New Zealand Dollars and exclude 15% GST               Sponsor         Sponsor        Sponsor       Exhibitor
 Investment amount required                                                       $15, 000        $10,000        $6,000        $3,750
 Maximum Number of Sponsors                                                           1               5             7             9
 First right of refusal to additionally sponsor a social function                    4
 First right of refusal on conference satchel and lanyard sponsorship.               4
 Your banner on the plenary room stage throughout the
 conference. (Banner to be supplied by sponsor)
                                                                                     4
 The opportunity to provide a keynote speaker for the conference
 with an informative 50 minute presentation (proposed content
                                                                                     4               4
 subject to the same review as the other speakers, all charges
 relating to providing a speaker are at sponsor’s additional cost)
 Signage in the main conference assembly area.                                       4               4
 Opportunity to additionally sponsor a social function,
 if the Platinum Sponsor has elected not to do so.
 Note: This is subject to negotiation if more than 1 gold sponsor                                    4
 wishes to provide these opportunities.
 Opportunity to sponsor conference satchel and lanyards
 if the Platinum Sponsor has elected not to do so.
 Note: This is subject to negotiation if more than 1 gold sponsor                                    4
 wishes to provide these opportunities.
 Controlled access to the delegate list in accordance                                4               4             4
                                                                                                   After the     After the
 with Privacy Act and attendee authorisation.                                    1 month prior    conference    conference
 Sponsor or Exhibitor name and logo to feature prominently on:
 • Conference Website Homepage • Conference Handbook
 • Conference Registration Page         • Conference Banners
 • Conference Advertising Material                                                   4               4             4              4
 Note: Platinum Sponsor Logos will appear the largest, Gold Sponsor Logos
 smaller and Silver Sponsor Logos and Exhibitor Logos the smallest. Only
 sponsorship that is agreed before going to print will be included. Finished
 artwork is to be provided by the sponsor.
 Inclusion of an advertisement for your company in the
 Conference Handbook. Note: Finished artwork is to be provided by the                 4              4              4
 sponsor. Only advertisements received by the deadline will be included          Full A4 page    Half A4 page   ¹/8 A4 page
 in the handbook.
 Verbal acknowledgement at welcome reception and closing sessions.                   4               4              4
 Exhibitor rights with choice of position on a first come, first choice
                                                                                   9m x 3m        6m x 2.4m     3m x 2.4m     2.4m x 2.4m
 basis – after the Platinum Sponsor has chosen their position.
 Satchel inserts, pages or USB
 Note: We are encouraging sponsors to find innovative environmentally                4               4              4
                                                                                   5 Pages         3 Pages        1 Page
 friendly ways to present their material for inclusion in the conference bag.
 Complimentary registrations to the Conference, including the social
 functions. (Catering packages for additional exhibition staff are                   4               4              4
 available. Additional tickets will also be available. Additional sponsor             3               2             1
 registrations will be available at Early-bird prices).
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Additional Exhibition Staff Catering Package:                           provided by the sponsors by the agreed deadline.
Price $80 + GST, per day. This includes morning and                       In addition to the Platinum, Gold, Silver and Exhibitor
afternoon tea, lunch and tea and coffee. All amounts are                Packages, there are a wide variety of additional
quoted in New Zealand Dollars and exclude GST.                          opportunities to associate your business with MDANZ,
  All signage, banners and finished artwork must be                     through the following functions and items.

 Sponsorship Opportunity                                                                                               Amount

 Diamond Jubilee Cocktail Event                                                                                         $10,000
 This event will be a highlight of the conference and will be well attended by a broad community
 of supporters and influencers.
    Conference attendees and their partners mix and mingle with speakers, International visitors, and sponsors.
 Benefits of sponsoring the Diamond Jubilee Cocktail event include:
 • Your company brochure will be included in the conference satchel
 • Your sponsorship will be acknowledged in the Conference Program, and on the dinner ticket and menu
 • Your sponsorship will be acknowledged by the MC at the event
 • Your signage or banner will be displayed prominently at the venue
 • You will receive four complimentary tickets to the Cocktail Event

 Welcome Reception                                                                                                      $6,000
 The Welcome Reception is the first event of the conference, and an opportunity to make the first impression with
 the delegates while enjoying cocktails and canapés. Benefits of sponsoring the Welcome Reception include:
 • Your sponsorship will be acknowledged in the Conference Program and on the reception tickets
 • Your signage or banner will be displayed prominently at the reception
 • You will receive four complimentary tickets to the Welcome Reception

 Conference Internet Café                                                                                               Cost of
 Benefits of sponsoring the Internet Café are:                                                                       internet cafe
 • Your signage or banner will be prominently displayed in the Internet Café
 • Your sponsorship will be acknowledged in the Conference Handbook

 Conference Lunches                                                                                                     $6,000
 Lunch breaks are an integral part of the conference networking, and provide an additional opportunity
 for delegates to be informed. Benefits of sponsoring a lunch break include:
 • Your sponsorship will be acknowledged in the Conference Program
 • Your signage or banner will be displayed prominently at the lunch

 Conference USB                                                                                                         $4,000
 The conference papers and presentations will be stored on a USB included in the Conference Satchel.
 This will be an item with lasting use for delegates. Benefits of sponsoring the Conference USB include:
 • Your company name and logo displayed prominently on the USB
 • Your sponsorship will be acknowledged in the Conference Program

 Conference Satchels                                                                                                    $6,000
 The conference will have attractive, practical satchels that many delegates will want to continue
 using well after the event. Benefits of sponsoring the Conference Satchels include:
 • Your name and logo prominently displayed on the satchel
 • Your sponsorship will be acknowledged in the Conference Program

 Satchel inserts                                                                                                        $1,000
 There will be a limited number of satchel inserts, offered on a first-come, first-served basis.
 A maximum of 5 x A4 pages per insert will be accepted.

 Advertisements                                                                                                           $1,000
 Advertising will be available in the Conference Handbook. (Finished artwork to be provided                         full page, colour
 by the sponsor by the agreed deadline)
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Exhibition Details                                               2. MDANZ Diamond Jubilee
                                                                 Open to all registered delegates, nominated
The exhibition will be held in the Exhibition Hall at the
                                                                 sponsor representatives and those who purchased
Waipuna Hotel and Conference Centre, Auckland. Upon
                                                                 additional tickets.
forwarding your Application to Sponsor or Exhibit Form,
Icon Conference and Event Management Ltd will forward            Waipuna Hotel and Conference Centre
a detailed floor plan. The exhibition floor plan has been        Thursday 1st August 2019
designed to ensure good visibility, access to all stands         6:00pm till 10.00pm
and to maximise traffic flow which will be encouraged            Dress Code: Formal / Cocktail
by placement of catering stations at key points in the           Cost: $87.50 plus GST
exhibition area.
  Displays can be fixed to the walls by Velcro, staples or       Further Information
pins which must be removed prior to break-down. An               For further information or to discuss your sponsorship
electrician will be on site during pack-in. Extra services       or exhibition needs, please contact Marleen Goedhart at
relating to fascia name, lighting, power, furniture,             Icon Conference and Event Management Ltd.
shelving, plants and display fixing can also be arranged.
                                                                 Phone: +64 (9) 845 5440
The details and costs of these extra services will be
                                                                 E-mail: events@iconevents.co.nz
mailed to exhibitors on confirmation of space booking.

Inclusion in Conference Handbook                                 Terms and Conditions
We will require, nearer the time, for you to provide             Acceptance of sponsorship applications will be subject
a 100 word description of your product for inclusion.            to Committee approval. The Committee reserves the
The conference handbook will also indicate the location          right to decline applications based on any association,
of your booth.                                                   direct or indirect, that does not uphold the objectives
                                                                 of the conference.
Hours of Operation                                                 Acknowledgment in printed material is subject to
                                                                 sponsorship confirmation and materials being received
The exhibition will open at 8.00am each day and close at
                                                                 prior to printing deadlines.
6.00pm, after the final sessions. During these hours, you
will be responsible for the exhibits on your stands. Outside       In order to confirm your sponsorship, we will require
these hours, security will patrol the exhibition area.           the Application to Sponsor or Exhibit Form and a 25%
                                                                 deposit payment to be forwarded by return mail. Final
Pack in information: Wednesday 31st July 2019 at 2pm
                                                                 payment is due by 31 May 2019.
Pack out information: Friday 2nd August 2019 from 3pm
                                                                 Cheques should be made payable to:
Conference Social Functions                                      Icon Conference and Event Management – MDANZ and
1. Conference Welcome Reception                                  forwarded to the Conference Secretariat, PO Box 44195,
Open to all registered delegates, sponsors and exhibitors.       Pt Chevalier, Auckland.

Waipuna Hotel and Conference Centre
                                                                 Cancellation
Wednesday 31st July 2019
5:00pm to 7:00pm                                                 Cancellations must be made in writing.
Dress Code: Smart Casual                                           In the event of withdrawal of sponsorship or exhibition
Cost: included in the catering package                           booth booking, please be advised that unless that particular
                                                                 area of sponsorship/booth is resold, the conference will
                                                                 reserve the right to retain the deposit received.

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FREEDOM                                                                                         APPLICATION FORM

beyond limits
Neuromuscular conference

                     Application Form to Sponsor or Exhibit at the
               2019 Neuromuscular Conference – “Freedom Beyond Limits”
Complete this sheet and email to Icon Conference and Event Management Ltd at events@iconevents.co.nz

Contact:

Organisation/Company:

Postal Address:

Phone:                                                              Fax:

Email:

Cardholder:

Expiry (mm/yy):                                                     Signature:

Credit Card No.:

           Please note: Credit Card payments will incur surcharges on the final amount: Amex - 3.5% Visa/Mastercard - 3.5%

A Tax Invoice will be supplied for payments made.

    Cheque attached - to be made payable to Icon Conference and Event Management Ltd.

Charge Credit Card:           Mastercard             Visa            AMEX

    Full Amount               25% deposit

                                               Please confirm by booking for:

    Platinum Sponsorship @ $15,000 (excl. GST)                                      Conference Lunches @ $6,000 (excl. GST)
    Gold Sponsorship @ $10,000 (excl. GST)                                          Conference USB @ $4,000 (excl. GST)
    Silver Sponsorship @ $6,000 (excl. GST)                                         Conference Satchels @ $6,000 (excl. GST)
    Exhibition Booth Package @ $3,750 (excl. GST)                                   Conference Lanyards @ $1,500 (excl. GST)
    Conference Gala Dinner @ $10,000 (excl. GST)                                    Satchel Inserts @ $1,000 (excl. GST)
    Welcome Reception @ $6,000 (excl. GST)                                          Advertisements @ $1,000 (excl. GST)
    Conference Internet Café @ Actual cost of Internet Café
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