The 35th Annual Interferry Conference:
Navigating Through a New World Economy


This year marks the 35th anniversary of Interferry, which began life as the International Marine Transit Association and was registered in the State of New York. We’re planning some special events to mark this anniversary and celebrate the people who have contributed to building our association.

So, why sponsor now?
Because, while the past year has definitely been challenging, it is time to change your focus from survival to growth. It is the right time for suppliers to increase their contacts with existing and potential customers and, there is no better place to reach the key decision makers amongst ferry owners and operators than the Interferry Conference.

The Interferry Conference is a premier event in the calendar of shipping conferences. The attendance of a great number of owners and senior executives in the ferry industry and the lively and interactive atmosphere brings about optimal possibilities for the exchange of experience, ideas and contacts. The conference includes a program of highly informative speakers, an exhibition that could be referred to as “intimate” (with no more than 25 stands and lots of exposure to the delegates) as well as several evening functions which are known for their exceptional networking opportunities.

2010 SPONSORSHIP LEVELS

• CONFERENCE PARTNER
• PLATINUM SPONSOR
• GOLD SPONSOR
• SILVER SPONSOR
• STUDENT PROGRAM SPONSOR
• BRONZE SPONSOR
• INTERNET CAFE
• LANYARDS
• HAPPY HOUR
• SPEAKER GIFTS

CLICK HERE FOR A PRINTABLE VERSION OF THIS INFORMATION INCLUDING A SPONSOR INTEREST FORM (PDF)

CONFERENCE PARTNER $32,000 (X1)

• Exclusive sponsorship of Welcome Reception and opportunity to address these delegates
• Exclusive sponsorship of the Post Conference Professional Tour
  
• Opportunity to make a 5 minute “flash” presentation during regular Conference sessions
  
• Exhibition stand near the Conference hall
  Full-page advertisement in Conference Program on inside front cover.
  
• Opportunity to submit a full-page article for inclusion in the Conference Program on page 3
  
• 5 complimentary Conference registrations and 5 complimentary registrations for Partner/Spouses Program
  
• 1 complimentary invitation (with partner/spouse) to attend the Interferry Board of Directors dinner
  
• Sponsor logo prominently displayed on delegate bag
  
• Sponsor logo on Interferry website home page (with link to Sponsor’s website)
  
• Sponsor logo on the screen saver shown between sessions in the Conference hall
  
• Sponsor logo and company description on Conference web pages
  
• Sponsor logo on printed materials including magazine advertisements and brochures
  
• Exclusive banners with company logo in the Conference hall and foyer
  
• Insert (brochure or small gift) in Conference delegate bag
  
• Own sponsorship suggestion in consultation with Interferry
  
  

PLATINUM SPONSOR $27,000 (X2) 1 REMAINING

• Joint sponsorship of the Gala Dinner and opportunity to address the delegates
  
• Welcome gift for delegates provided by Interferry in Sponsor’s name
  
• Opportunity to make a 5 minute “flash” presentation during regular Conference sessions
  
• Exhibition stand near the Conference hall
  
• Full-page advertisement in the Conference Program
  
• Opportunity to submit a full-page article for inclusion in the Conference Program
  
• 4 complimentary Conference registrations and 4 complimentary registrations for
  Partner/Spouses Program
  
• 1 complimentary invitation (with partner/spouse) to attend the Interferry Board of Directors dinner
  
• Sponsor logo on delegate name tag
  
• Special delegate writing pad with Sponsor logo
  
• Sponsor logo prominently displayed on delegate bag
  
• Sponsor logo on Interferry website home page (with link to Sponsor’s website)
  
• Sponsor logo on the screen saver shown between sessions in the Conference hall
  
• Sponsor logo and company description on Conference web pages
  
• Sponsor logo on printed materials including magazine advertisements and brochures
  
• Exclusive banners with Sponsor logo in the Conference hall and foyer
  
• Insert (brochure or small gift) in Conference delegate bag
  
• Own sponsorship suggestion in consultation with Interferry

• Joint sponsorship of the Evening Reception at the New York Yacht Club
  
• Opportunity to make a 5 minute “flash” presentation during regular Conference sessions
  
• Exhibition stand near the Conference hall
  
• Full-page advertisement in the Conference Program
  
• Opportunity to submit a half-page article for inclusion in the Conference Program
  
• 3 complimentary Conference registrations and 3 complimentary registrations for
  Partner/Spouses Program
  
• Sponsor logo prominently displayed on delegate bag
  
• Sponsor logo on Interferry conference home page (with link to Sponsor’s website)
  
• Sponsor logo on the screen saver shown between sessions in the Conference hall
  
• Sponsor logo and company description on Conference web pages
  
• Sponsor logo on printed materials including magazine advertisements and brochures
  
• Banners with Sponsor logo in the Conference hall and foyer
  
• Insert (brochure or small gift) in Conference delegate bag

• Joint sponsorship of one lunch
  
• Exhibition stand near the Conference hall
  
• Half-page advertisement in Conference Program
  
• 1 complimentary Conference registration and 1 complimentary registration for the Partner/Spouses Program
  
• Sponsor logo and company description on Conference web pages (with link to Sponsor’s website)
  
• Sponsor logo on printed materials including magazine advertisements and brochures
  
• Sponsor logo on the delegate bag
  
• Banners with Sponsor logo in the Conference hall and foyer
  
• Insert (brochure or small gift) in Conference delegate bag
  
  

• Exclusive sponsorship of the Student Program
  
• Participation with Interferry in designing the Student Program
  
• Opportunity to moderate the Student session and introduce the participating students
  
• Half-page advertisement in Conference Program
  
• 1 complimentary Conference registration and 1 complimentary registration for the Partner/Spouses Program
  
• Sponsor logo and company description on Conference web pages (with link to
• Sponsor’s website)
  
• Sponsor logo on printed materials including magazine advertisements and brochures
  
• Sponsor logo on the delegate bag
  
• Exclusive banners with Sponsor logo in the Conference hall and foyer
  
• Insert (brochure or small gift) in Conference delegate bag

• Joint sponsorship of one coffee break
  
• Quarter-page advertisement in Conference Program
  
• 1 complimentary Conference registration
  
• Sponsor logo on Conference web pages (with link to Sponsor’s website)
  
• Sponsor logo on printed materials including magazine advertisements and brochures
  
• Sponsor logo on the delegate bag
  
• Banners with Sponsor logo in the Conference hall and foyer
  
• Insert (brochure or small gift) in Conference delegate bag
  
  

• Internet café space near the Conference hall
  
• 1 complimentary conference registration
  
• Prominent signage within the Internet Café
  
• Opportunity to display corporate literature in the Internet Café
  
• Company name and logo on the screen saver of computers used by attendees
  
• Sponsor logo on Conference web pages (with link to Sponsor’s website)
  
• Sponsor logo on printed materials including magazine advertisements and brochures
  
  

• Exclusive two-colour Sponsor logo printed on delegate and partner lanyards, provided by Interferry
  
• Quarter-page advertisement in Conference Program
  
• 1 complimentary Conference registration
  
• Sponsor logo on Interferry website conference pages (with link to Sponsor’s website)
  
• Sponsor logo on printed materials including magazine advertisements and brochures
  
• Insert (brochure or small gift) in Conference delegate bag
  

HAPPY HOUR $3,000 (x2) SOLD OUT

• Exclusive sponsorship of one Happy Hour
  
• Quarter-page advertisement in Conference Program
  
• 1 complimentary Conference registration
  
• Signage with Sponsor logo displayed on cocktail tables during Happy Hour
  
• Sponsor logo on Interferry website conference pages (with link to Sponsor’s website)
  
• Sponsor logo on printed materials including magazine advertisements and brochures
  
• Banners with Sponsor logo in the Conference hall and foyer
  
• Insert (brochure or small gift) in Conference delegate bag
  
  

• Exclusive sponsorship of speaker gifts
  
• Gift card with Sponsor logo inside speaker gifts
  
• Quarter-page advertisement in Conference Program
  
• 1 complimentary Conference registration
  
• Sponsor logo on Interferry website conference pages (with link to Sponsor’s website)
  
• Sponsor logo on printed materials including magazine advertisements and brochures
  
• Insert (brochure or small gift) in Conference delegate bag

Contact
Len Roueche, CEO Tel: 1 250-592-9612
#8 – 735 Moss Street Fax: 1 250-592-9613
Victoria, British Columbia
Canada V8V 4N9
len.roueche@interferry.com

Sponsorship Notes:
Environmental Footprint
Interferry is trying to minimize the environmental footprint of the conference by reducing the amount of waste paper. This is produced mainly from the inserts into the delegate bags and the exhibition booths. We ask each sponsor to take responsibility for their left over material by taking it with them after the conference or shipping it back to their office. For material that cannot be re-used Interferry will provide collection facilities for recycling.

We recommend that sponsors limit their contribution to the delegate bag - instead of another brochure, perhaps a small gift – or put your brochure on a memory stick or CD.

Exhibition Space
For the past few years the Interferry exhibition has included fixed-wall exhibition stands or space separated by portable dividers. In Istanbul we have decided to try an open concept for the exhibition area. Each exhibitor will be allocated a space approximately 3 metres by 2 metres with a table and chairs. It will be necessary to have self-supporting signage (which can be supplied by Interferry for a fee).