Sponsorship Opportunities
Sponsors of the 42nd International Conference on Ground Control in Mining and have the unique opportunity to network and engage with the leading consultants, regulators, manufacturers, and mine operators in ground control around the world. Take advantage of robust promotional benefits before, during and after the conference to drive your brand awareness and growth.
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Overall Conference Sponsor – $5,000 Exclusive
The Overall Conference Sponsor is the premier sponsor of the conference and will receive access to exclusive promotional benefits throughout the promotional cycle of the conference.
Promotional Benefits Include:
Pre-Conference:
- Monthly Posts on SME Social Media Platforms (Facebook, LinkedIn, Twitter, SME Community) relating to the 42nd Ground Control Conference
- Featured recognition of your company logo on all Ground Control marketing, promo and attendee emails
- Logo + recognition in Save the Date preview promotional piece mailed out to potential attendees
- Quarter page advertisement in a Summer 2023 issue of Mining Engineering magazine
- Recognition on Ground Control website with link to company webpage
Onsite:
- One (1) complimentary registration to Ground Control Conference
- One (1) complimentary registration to Ground Control Golf Tournament
- Featured recognition of your logo on all signage throughout the conference – including in registration area, common space and for technical sessions
- Title Advertisement in Onsite Program Guide
- Announcements made throughout conference thanking Overall Sponsor
- Logo prominent displayed on screen conference events
Post-Conference:
- Inclusion in thank you email to all conference attendees with link to website
- Remain on website as past Overall Conference Sponsor
- Post Conference attendee list w/ contact info (opt-ins)
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Monday Author’s Reception Sponsor – $4,000
Sponsor the kick-off reception for the 42nd Ground Control, as all authors, speakers and committee members gather for a fun evening of food, libations and conversation.
Promotional Benefits Include:
- Recognition of company name and logo on all signage
- Company logo on Ground Control marketing and attendee emails
- Company logo on Ground Control website with a link to your company website
- Ability to bring branded cups or koozies for attendees to use at reception
- Signage on bars and food stations at Reception
- Logo on screen between technical sessions and during coffee breaks
- Post Conference attendee list w/ contact info (opt-ins)
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Tuesday Attendee Reception Sponsor - $4,000
Sponsor the Tuesday opening reception at Ground Control, the premier-networking event for attendees to mingle at the conference. Reception will offer hors d’oeuvres and a hosted bar. Come and mingle with colleagues and friends.
Promotional Benefits Include:
- Recognition of company name and logo on all signage
- Company logo on Ground Control marketing and attendee emails
- Company logo on Ground Control website with a link to your company website
- Ability to bring branded cups or koozies for attendees to use at reception
- Signage on bars and food stations at Reception
- Logo on screen between technical sessions and during coffee breaks
- Post Conference attendee list w/ contact info (opt-ins)
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Tuesday Lunch Sponsor – $3,500
Come and enjoy lunch with you colleagues! Sponsors will receive prominent recognition through signage. This is an exclusive sponsorship, where you will be able to distribute promotional literature to all the attendees at the luncheon. SME to cover cost of luncheon and room space.
Promotional Benefits Include:
- Recognition of company name and logo on all signage
- Company logo on Ground Control marketing and attendee emails
- Company logo on Ground Control website with a link to your company website
- Opportunity to place promotional collateral on luncheon seats for attendees
- Signage on bars and food stations at Reception
- Logo on screen between technical sessions and during coffee breaks
- Post Conference attendee list w/ contact info (opt-ins)
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Wednesday BBQ PICNIC Sponsor - $4,000
Sponsor the fun Wednesday BBQ cookout after the infamous Ground Control Golf Tournament!
Promotional Benefits Include:
- Recognition of company name and logo on all signage
- Company logo on Ground Control marketing and attendee emails
- Company logo on Ground Control website with a link to your company website
- Opportunity to place promotional collateral on tables at BBQ cookout
- Signage on bars and food stations at Reception
- Logo on screen between technical sessions and during coffee breaks
- Post Conference attendee list w/ contact info (opt-ins)
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Thursday Lunch Sponsor – $3,500
Come and enjoy lunch with you colleagues! Sponsors will receive prominent recognition through signage. An exclusive sponsorship will be able to distribute promotional literature to all the attendees at the luncheon. SME to cover cost of luncheon and room space.
Promotional Benefits Include:
- Recognition of company name and logo on all signage
- Company logo on Ground Control marketing and attendee emails
- Company logo on Ground Control website with a link to your company website
- Opportunity to place promotional collateral on tables at BBQ cookout
- Signage on bars and food stations at Reception
- Logo on screen between technical sessions and during coffee breaks
- Post Conference attendee list w/ contact info (opt-ins)
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Lanyard Sponsor - $2,500
Your logo front and center on attendee lanyards throughout the conference.
Promotional Benefits Include:
- Exclusive: sponsor logo on lanyards
- Recognition of company name and logo on all signage
- Company logo on Ground Control marketing and attendee emails
- Company logo on Conference website with a link to your company website
- Logo on screen between technical sessions and during coffee breaks
- Post Conference attendee list w/ contact info (opt-ins)
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ATTENDEE NOTEBOOKS – $2,000
Take advantage of having your logo and company name in the hands of Ground Control attendees throughout the week!
- *Exclusive: sponsor item of your choice given to attendees at registration.
- Recognition of company logo on all prominent conference signage
- Company logo on Ground Control marketing and attendee emails
- Company logo on Conference website with a link to your company website.
- Logo on screen between technical sessions and during coffee breaks
- *Sponsor to provide 200 items
- Post Conference attendee list w/ contact info (opt-ins)
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USB PROCEEDINGS SPONSOR – $1,750
Your logo front and center on the USB Proceedings drives for the 42nd Ground Control. Attendees utilize the proceedings USB drive for many years after the conference, and it is available for purchase at the SME bookstore.
PROMOTIONAL BENEFITS INCLUDE:
- Exclusive: sponsor logo on USB Proceedings.
- Company logo recognition on all prominent conference signage
- Company logo on Ground Control marketing and attendee emails
- Company logo on Conference website with a link to your company website.
- Logo on PowerPoint projector between technical sessions and during coffee breaks
- Post Conference attendee list w/ contact info (opt-ins)
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Coffee Break Sponsor – $1,500 Each
Available: Tuesday Morning Coffee Break, Tuesday Afternoon Coffee Break, Wednesday Morning Coffee Break, Thursday Morning Coffee Break, Thursday Afternoon Coffee Break
Sponsor one or more of the networking coffee breaks during the 42nd Ground Control!
Promotional Benefits Include:
- Company logo recognition on all prominent conference signage
- Company logo on Ground Control marketing and attendee emails
- Company logo on Ground Control website with a link to your company website
- Ability to bring branded coffee sleeves for attendees to use during coffee break
- Ability to display/distribute small piece of promo collateral for attendees during coffee break
- Logo on screen between technical sessions and during coffee breaks
- Post Conference attendee list w/ contact info (opt-ins)
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Full Week Author’s Breakfast Sponsor - $1,500
Sponsor all three mornings of the Ground Control Author’s Coffee, as authors and presenters gather to review presentations and prepare for the day’s technical sessions over coffee and breakfast.
Promotional Benefits Include:
- Company logo recognition on all prominent conference signage
- Company logo on Ground Control website with a link to your company website
- Your logo on tent cards displayed at Author’s Coffee
- Logo on screen between technical sessions and during coffee breaks
- Post Conference attendee list w/ contact info (opt-ins)
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Interested in Becoming a Sponsor?
Organizations interested in taking advantage of the International Conference on Ground Control in Mining sponsorship opportunities are encouraged to contact SME Sponsorships as soon as possible. Sponsorships are limited and will sell out.
For more information on sponsoring the 42nd International Conference on Ground Control in Mining, please contact:
Emma Li Salditt
Partnership Development Strategist
sponsorships@smenet.org
+1 (303) 948-4224