Gain exposure for your organization, demonstrate your commitment to global conservation efforts, and enhance your visibility among influential leaders and decision-makers by supporting ICCB 2010. Organizations wishing to provide general support for ICCB 2010 help defray the costs of the meeting and provide support for an outstanding scientific program. Meeting sponsors receive a number of benefits as a part of their sponsorship package. Events highlighting the scientific program and local culture are also open for exclusive and partial sponsorship and are an excellent means of advertising your organization.

For more information about benefits of sponsorship download a meeting prospectus.

We can help match you with the right sponsorship opportunity for your organization’s size and goals.

To discuss sponsorship opportunities, contact:
2010sponsors@conbio.org

Catherine Shier
SCB 2010 Sponsorship Committee Chair
CW-405, Department of Biological Sciences
University of Alberta
Edmonton AB T6G 2E9
Tel: 780-492-6267
Fax: 780-492-9234

Mark Boyce
SCB 2010 Steering Committee Chair
Department of Biological Sciences, University of Alberta
Tel:  780-492-0081

To meet publication deadlines, your sponsorship commitment must be received by May 15, 2010.

If you would like to provide in-kind sponsorship (e.g. delegate bag stuffers, cell phone usage, delegate nametag holders, transportation, fieldtrip snacks etc.) or donations, please contact Mark Boyce at the email address or phone number above.  Alternatively you can contact the SCB 2010 Conference Management Coordinator, Mara Erickson, at 780-492-6267 or m.erickson@ualberta.ca

Exhibit space is available at the 24th International Congress for Conservation Biology in the Exhibit Halls on the Assembly Level of the Shaw Conference Centre, located adjacent to the plenary session room. All poster sessions will also be held in this area.

For detailed information:
Please download a prospectus.

Important Dates
11 December 2009 Exhibitor registration opens
11 December 2009 Map of the exhibit hall is posted on the meeting web site
12 May 2010 Last date for 50% cancellation refund and payment due
12 May 2010 50-word company description and logo due for meeting program

Booth Fee Includes
10’ x 10’ exhibit booth including:

• 8’ high back drape and 3’ high side rails
• 8’ draped table
• two folding chairs
• one wastebasket
• one 7” x 44” ID sign
• Registration for two persons per booth with entry to all scientific sessions (includes meeting bag, official program and nametags)
• Coffee breaks served in Exhibit Hall
• Exhibit map on meeting web site with link to your organizational web site
• 50-word description of exhibiting organization in meeting program

Additional items to enhance your exhibit booth
Please note that power, lighting, internet connections or any other items not listed above (e.g. additional furniture or audio-visual equipment) are not included with your booth rental. 

If you would like power of lighting in your booth, you can book it directly through Showtech Power & Lighting using this form. 

For additional furniture or other enhancements to your booth, please contact GES Canada directly, using the enclosed form.

If you require any audio-visual equipment, please contact Exhibitors Committee co-chair Mark Edwards at  780-453-9125 or mark.edwards@gov.ab.ca.

Booth Fees
$ 1600 per Standard Commercial Booth
$ 1000 per Nonprofit/Artist Booth - High Income Country
$ 800 per Nonprofit/Artist Booth - Developing Country

For exhibitor information
Contact: Mark Edwards
Email: 2010exhibitors@conbio.org

Exhibitors Details

Registration and Booth Staffing
To ensure that your exhibit space is held for you in the exhibit hall, a 50% deposit must be paid at registration. Full payment is due on 12 May 2010.

Each booth fee includes basic registration for two company representatives, who will be working in the booth during the meeting. In addition to the standard booth package, organizations requiring badges in excess of their allotment must pay the regular registration fee for each additional person. Lunch, fieldtrips, and tickets to social events may also be purchased separately when registration opens in January. A confirmation e-mail will be sent to you to confirm the 50% deposit and to advise your booth number.
This e-mail will also guide you through the registration steps.

Each exhibiting organization is responsible for its equipment and must have an attendant in the booth during the hours the exhibit area is open to the public. Exhibit representatives must wear the official SCB badge at all times while in the exhibit area. Exhibit representatives may pick up their badges at the registration area starting on 3 July 2010.

Cancellation policy
Cancellation before 12 May 2010 obligates the Exhibitor to 50% of the total booth cost, and cancellation after 12 May 2010 obligates the Exhibitor to full payment of the booth fee. Refunds will not be made after space has been assigned and paid for unless the space can be reassigned. Any space not claimed and occupied by 2:00 p.m. on 3 July 2010 may be reassigned to another exhibitor without further notice to the originally scheduled occupant, and all fees forfeited.

Security
Neither the University of Alberta nor SCB maintain insurance covering exhibitors’ property. Protection of exhibitors’ property shall at all times remain the responsibility of the exhibitor. The exhibit area will be closed during non-show hours, but security is not guaranteed. Insurance is to be arranged by exhibitors at their own cost.

Exhibit Description
Exhibitors are requested to submit a 50-word typed description of their exhibit. The description must be received no later than 12 May 2010 so it may be included in the meeting program book. If your booth description is not received by this deadline, the description will appear in a program addendum distributed at registration.

Booth assignments
The meeting web site features a map with the floor plan (http://www.conbio.org/activities/meetings/2010/register/FloorPlan.cfm). This webpage will be regularly updated, allowing exhibitors to make the best choice for their booth location. Numbers will be assigned in the order in which exhibitor registrations are received. A confirmation of the location of your booth will be sent to you as soon as possible. If none of your choices are available, we will contact you to discuss a new booth assignment. The configuration of the exhibit hall may accommodate a maximum of 60 booths.

To check booth availability and to select your booth preference, please click here to view the floor plan.

Material Handling – Shaw Conference Centre
If you are an exhibitor or sponsor shipping goods to the Shaw Conference Centre, Goodkey Show Services Ltd. is the exclusive material handling contractor. Please use this form to arrange on site or advanced material handling.
For more information please contact Goodkey Show Services Ltd. at 780-426-2211

Customs - Importing goods from outside Canada
If you are an exhibitor or sponsor importing goods from outside Canada, you will receive information on how to send goods to the conference by about June 1, 2010. For more information please contact:
Jesse Whittington (403-763-8865 or jesse.whittington2@gmail.com)
or Christine Arseneau at Livingston Logistics (1-888-853-9599 or carseneau@livingstonintl.com ).

Maximize your organization’s visibility by advertising in the ICCB 2010 meeting program.  For further information on advertising opportunities, please download a prospectus and then register on-line.