Keynote Dinner Sponsorships

Keynote Dinner & A Conversation with "to be announced"

Keynote Dinner – Host and Platinum Keynote Sponsorship

Your company will be recognized as a sponsor in the following ways:

• Company name on the event materials as the dinner host
• Exclusive logo display during dinner
• Two (2) seats at the head table
• Reserved seating for 30 at the dinner
• A two and half (2 ½) minute welcome speech and introduction keynote speaker
• 12 photos with keynote speaker
• VIP reception passes for Meet & Greet event for all company staff

NOTE: Sponsor is responsible for filling the seats at the reserved tables. AED reserves the right to fill available seats at the start of the dinner.

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Keynote Dinner – Premium Wine Sponsorship: $40,000 (exclusive)

Your company will be recognized as the sponsor for the keynote dinner wine in the following ways:

• Signage at each diner table as the premium wine sponsor
• Company name on the event materials
• Reserved seating for 20 at the dinner
• 8 photos with keynote speaker
• VIP reception passes for Meet & Greet event for all company staff
• The sponsor has the option to address the dinner attendees and introduce themselves and the wine selections to the attendees at the start of the keynote dinner.

NOTE: Sponsor is responsible for filling the seats at the reserved tables. AED reserves the right to fill available seats at the start of the dinner.

Keynote Dinner – Gold Sponsorship: $20,000

Your company will be recognized as a sponsor in the following ways:

• Company name on the event materials
• Reserved seating for 20 at the dinner
• 8 photos with keynote speaker
• VIP reception passes for Meet & Greet event for all company staff

NOTE: Sponsor is responsible for filling the seats at the reserved tables. AED reserves the right to fill available seats at the start of the dinner.

Keynote Dinner – Silver Sponsorship: $10,000

Your company will be recognized as a sponsor in the following ways:

• Company name on the event materials
• Reserved seating for 10 at the dinner
• 4 photos with keynote speaker
• VIP reception passes for Meet & Greet event for all company staff

NOTE: Sponsor is responsible for filling the seats at the reserved tables. AED reserves the right to fill available seats at the start of the dinner.

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Keynote Dinner – Reserved Table Sponsorship: $2,500

• Includes 1 reserved table for 10 in at the keynote dinner event in the general seating area.

NOTE: Sponsor is responsible for filling the seats at the reserved tables. AED reserves the right to fill available seats at the start of the dinner.  Does not include VIP reception passes

Keynote Dinner – Closing Dessert Networking Reception Sponsorship: $20,000 (exclusive)

Join attendees after the keynote dinner at the closing dessert networking reception. Sponsor will be recognized in the following ways:

• Logo'd invitation at each seat of the keynote dinner inviting attendees to the dessert reception.
• Includes 1 reserved table for 10 in at the keynote dinner event in the reserved seating area.

General Session Sponsorships

Tuesday General Session Featured Presentation Sponsorship: $20,000 (exclusive)

Speaker: to be annouced soon

The sponsor’s company representative will have the opportunity to provide introduction of your company and share general comments on your company and the industry (3-5 minutes) during the General Session on Tuesday, January 16^th.

Wednesday General Session Featured Presentation Sponsorship

Speaker: to be annouced soon

The sponsor’s company representative will have the opportunity to provide introduction of your company and share general comments on your company and the industry (3-5 minutes) during the General Session on Wednesday, January 17^th.

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Thursday General Session Featured Presentation Sponsorship

Speaker: to be annouced soon

The sponsor’s company representative will have the opportunity to provide introduction of your company and share general comments on your company and the industry (3-5 minutes) during the General Session on Thursday, January 18^th.

AED Foundation Fundraising Gala Sponsorships

AED Foundation Fundraising Gala present by Ritchie Bros.

AED Foundation Fundraising Gala will take place on Tuesday, January 16^th. This will be a night to remember with all sponsorships and auction proceeds going to the AED Foundation as a 501c3 charitable donation. Help the Foundation support the education and development of today’s and tomorrow’s construction equipment technicians and workforce.

NOTE: Sponsorships for Foundation events are tax deductible as the AED Foundation is a 501c3 charitable organization.

The Technician of the Year Award Sponsorship

Sponsors logo will be included on the technician of the year awards and will present the award to the winners during the Gala. Includes complimentary registration for all company representatives to attend the Gala event.

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Gold Gala Sponsorship: $20,000 (exclusive)

Includes bid paddle and auction book branding, and complimentary registration for all company representatives to attend the Gala event.

Silver Gala Sponsorship: $10,000 (exclusive)

Includes sponsorship of the Gala bars with branded napkins and complimentary registration for all company representatives to attend the Gala event.

Bronze Gala Sponsorship: $5,000

Includes company recognition on Gala event signage and 5 Gala tickets

After Hours Networking Welcome Reception - $40,000 (exclusive)

Kick of the 2024 AED Summit as the hosts for the networking welcome reception on Tuesday, January 16^th. Sponsorship includes branding bar sundries including napkins and coasters.  Sponsor will be mentioned and recognized during the General Session in the opening remarks on Wednesday.

Summit Networking Reception Sponsorship

Sponsor the Summit Networking Reception on Wednesday, January 17^th. Sponsorship includes branding bar sundries including napkins and coasters. Sponsor will be mentioned and recognized during the General Session in the opening remarks on Thursday.

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Summit "Masters" Golf Sponsorship: $15,000 (exclusive)

This fully enclosed golf simulator will be located in the CONDEX hall and provides a great opportunity for brand awareness and lead generation.  Your booth can be located next to the simulator for excellent foot traffic throughout the show hours or attendees can be required to visit your booth to obtain a simulator contest game card.

The simulator package includes a free $10k “Hole in One” Contest with 1^st swing of each attempt eligible for the price. All setup, tear down, clubs, balls, and staffing with an experienced professional. The technician will run the simulator and assist the player to keep things moving smoothly.

Branding includes on-screen ads, messages, and/or company logos, either on the fairway or as full-screen billboard size ads displayed between shots.

Sponsor can offer prizes to generate show leads for the Longest Drive (mens/ladies) and Closest to the Pin (mens/ladies) which are automatically tracked by the simulator system and displayed on the leaderboard. Simulator will be open during all CONDEX hours and promoted through onsite signage with your company logo and through event messages and notifications.

Booth/Suite Passport Event

Passport Prize Sponsorship - $5,000

Sponsor a one-year Wheels Up Connect Membership for one winner selected from the completed passports turned in to the sponsor.  Sponsor will be able to select the prize winner and will have the contact information via the contact information contained in the game passports of the participating attendees.

Passport Destination Sponsorship - $1,500 (limited availability)

AED will list your booth or suite as a “Passport Destination” for attendees to visit and get a stamp in their passport books. Completed passports will be turned in at the passport prize sponsor’s booth or suite after completion.

Attendees will be directed to the Passport Destination sponsor’s booth or suite through event signage and promotional material. Booth or suite sponsor will stamp the attendees Passport for them to turn in to enter the Passport Prize drawing.

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3D Avatar Scanner Sponsorship: $25,000 (exclusive)

Sponsor the 3D Avatar Scanner which will create a digital 3D scan of the attendees that can be customized to feature your brand.  Sponsorship includes branded online shop, emails, social sharing links, and your brand on any figurines purchased by attendees.  Branded scanner wrap is available for additional $5000.  Attendees can self-purchase a 3D printed figurine of their choosing featuring your branding on the base.

Sponsor can visit with attendees while they wait or attendees can be required to visit your booth or suite to obtain a 3D Avatar Scanner ticket for a complimentary 3D Scan.  Sponsor can optionally cover the cost for a base figurine for attendees with ticket option if desired which will be billed separately at cost by the services provider.

Sponsorship includes staff to setup and run scanner and store from 10:30am to 6pm from January 16^th to 18^th during Summit.  Scanner booth can be located in the CONDEX hall (would be limited to CONDEX hours only on the 17^th and 18^th) or can be located in the Mirage Conference Center Promenade Hallway / Rotunda (would be open during CONDEX and Education Sessions hours).

Wellness Lounge Sponsorship: $15,000 (exclusive)

(3) Professional Therapists will provide an upper body therapy in professional chairs in a CONDEX booth from 11am to 2pm on both Wednesday, January 17^th and Thursday, January 18^th. They relax the classic tension areas of the feet, neck, back, shoulders and arms and help attendees feel more welcome, appreciated, refreshed, alert and energized. All necessary equipment, supplies and personnel included. Local, Licensed, & Insured. Sponsor can provide logo’d golf shirts, t-shirts, or sponsor’s signature clothing for the therapists (optional). Attendees can be required to obtain a coupon or ticket at the sponsor’s booth or suite to receive a complimentary therapy session (generates substantial additional traffic and prospects, and verifiable ROI).

General Session Breakfast Sponsorship: $10,000 (exclusive)

Sponsor the breakfast buffet for Summit attendees on either Wednesday, January 17^th or Thursday, January 18^th. Buffet will be served in the Grand Ballroom Foyer before the start of the General Session programs on each day. Sponsor will be recognized during the opening remarks with sponsor supplied promotional message at the General Session, provided signage at the breakfast, and hotel staff will wear branded aprons while serving.

President’s Suite Sponsorship

Join AED's Executive Management in hosting AED attendees in the President’s Suite each night during AED Summit. Sponsorship includes in suite branding with signage in the suite, branded napkins, and branded coasters and introduction to the attendees during the evening.

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Manufacturer Member General Session Sponsorship - $5,000 (non-exclusive) or $10,000 (exclusive)

Sponsor for this General Session breakfast on Wednesday, January 17^th will be provided with the opportunity to briefly address the breakfast attendees before start of the programming for this group. Sponsor can also distribute company information to the breakfast attendees and will be provided with the attendee list after the event.

Canadian Member Breakfast Sponsorship: $2,500 (non-exclusive)

Join our Canadian members on Thursday, January 18^th for this private breakfast featuring a member of Canadian government as the guest speaker. Sponsor will be recognized with signage and will be introduced at the breakfast by AED staff and recognized as the sponsor for the event.

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New Member / 1^st Time Attendee Welcome Reception Sponsorship: $5,000 (non-exclusive) or $10,000 (exclusive)

Join AED’s Executive Management and Board of Director’s welcoming AED’s new members and 1^st time attendees to a special reception on Tuesday, January 16^th from 5pm to 6pm. Sponsorship includes signage at the event.

Exclusive sponsorship level will include introduction by AED staff to the attendees during the reception and will include time for sponsor comments. Sponsor will receive the invitation list with email addresses after the event.

Women in Equipment Reception Sponsorship

Join AED’s Executive Management and Board of Director’s in support of diversity and inclusion in the industry with fellow industry professionals within equipment distribution on Tuesday, January 16th. Sponsorship includes signage at the event.

Exclusive sponsorship level will include introduction by AED staff to the attendees during the reception and will include time for sponsor comments. Sponsorship includes branded napkins.

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Attendee Bags Sponsorship

Custom bag with company logo distributed on bag stands for attendees at registration. AED will provide selections to the sponsor and will purchase the bags. Cost for bags will be billed in addition to the sponsorship.

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Conference Lanyards Sponsorship

Pocket lanyards for attendee name badges with company logo will be provided to all attendees at registration. Lanyards will be purchased by AED with proof approved by sponsor. Sponsor will be billed at cost for the lanyards in addition to the sponsorship.

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Key Card Sponsorship

Keep your brand top-of-mind with custom guest room keycards for convention attendees. Key card production will be billed separately at cost in addition to the sponsorship.

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Summit Mobile App Sponsorship

Sponsor the most viewed item at AED Summit with the mobile app. Includes start up splash page, rotating banner ad, and customized logo’d icon in the menu linking to sponsor’s provide page or website.

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Texting Services Sponsorship

Sponsor of the texting services will be provided Main Stage Recognition during the event, Know Before You Go Mention for attendees to opt into event communications, Signage at Event with opt in instructions or Summit communications, 1 Mass Announcement via texting service during CONDEX hours, complimentary Lead Management System with CONDEX booth purchase.

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Professional Headshot Studio Sponsorship

Professional headshot services to be offered on Wednesday, January 17th and Thursday, January 18^th in CONDEX during CONDEX hours for attendees to have a professional photo taken with digital copy sent to them for their own use. Sponsor will be provided with signage at the event.  Sponsor can staff the photo booth and meet with attendees as their photo is taken.  AED will include a sponsored postcard invitation to attendees in their registration packets inviting them to the booth for a headshot.  Postcard should double-sided and 5.5" w x 4.25h" and be provided to AED in digital format for printing no later than December 1st.  Postcards can be collected by the sponsor from the attendee with their contact information if the attendee would like to provide it.  Alternatively, the sponsor can purchase the Lead Management Service from AED for $200 additional to scan the name badge QR code for lead generation.

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Pocket Schedule Sponsorship - $5,000 (2 available)

Sponsor the Summit Pocket Guide with complete schedule of events, booth listing, and hospitality suite listing. Sponsors logo will be included on the back cover of the pocket guide and will be provided a full-page advertisement inside the guide.

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Fun Run/Walk Sponsorship

Fun Run/Walk on Thursday, January 18th will include a light breakfast and beverages for the participants after they return from the run/walk. Commemorative T-shirts can be provided by the sponsor or purchased by AED and billed at cost.

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Rotunda Re-Charging Lounge

The Rotunda serves as the central meeting place for all Summit attendees outside of the Mirage Events Center (CONDEX Hall) and across from the Summit Registration Desks As attendees need to take a break and recharge, sponsor the lounge area in the Rotunda.   Pricing includes furniture with built in charging plugs.  Great or any Suite holder or CONDEX exhibitor to promote their brand awareness, booth or suite number, and also great for any company that would like a place to meet attendees without a booth or suite.  Welcome them to sit down and strike up a conversation.

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Education Track Session Sponsorships: $2,500 (exclusive per track)

Sponsor one of the AED Summit educational tracks as a thought leader in the industry. Sponsors will be recognized in printed material and in the conference agenda and be able to introduce each educational track speaker (script provided by AED) and provide a brief (3 to 5 minute) introduction of their company.

*NOTE: Sessions start with pre-conference education on Tuesday, January 16^th. Not all tracks have the same number of sessions.

Educational tracks include:

• Leadership (SOLD)

• Management (available)

• Product Support (available)

• Rental (available)

• Sales (available)

• Canada (available)

• Technology (available)

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Education Refreshment Sponsorship: $7,500 per day

Keep Summit attendees in the educational sessions hydrated and caffeinated with sponsorship of the coffee and refreshments to be located outside the educational session rooms during the afternoon sessions. Signage by the refreshment stations will be provided for the sponsor along with logo’d napkins and logo’d coffee cup sleeves.

Summit Mobile App Rotating Banner Sponsorship: $1,500 (9 available)

Rotating banner with company logo or message (640 pixels x 80 pixels). Links to sponsor website or app sponsor profile page when clicked.

NOTE: Mobile App Rotating Banner Sponsors are not eligible for the discounted sponsor registration rate unless other event sponsorships, exhibit booths, or suites are purchased for $2,000 or more in value

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Onsite Branding Sponsorships

Promote your brand, products, booth and/or suite number throughout the Summit with the wide variety of branding options offered throughout the venue.

Promenade Hallway Mirror Walls: $8,000 (2 available)

Spread your message, promote your products and services, remind attendees of your booth and or suite number. Mirror walls line the main walkway through the Meetings & Conventions area.  Mirror Walls consist of 4 rows with (7) 32” x 32” mirror panels in each row.  Sponsorship includes any combination of up to 14 mirror panels.  Additional panels can be branded upon request at additional cost for a custom design.

Promenade Hallway Floor Clings: $1,500 per cling or $10,000 for all 10

Directional and promotional branding to lead attendees to a particular booth or suite within the convention areas. 36” x 36” round or square floor cling (as standard) will be placed on the Caribbean Court hallway between the Summit General Session Ballroom and the CONDEX hall in the Mirage Events Center and registration area. Hallway also runs along the breakout session rooms so this area will see heavy foot traffic throughout the conference. Other sizes available upon request.

NOTE: Promenade Hallway Floor Cling Sponsors are not eligible for the discounted sponsor registration rate unless other event sponsorships, exhibit booths, or suites are purchased for $2,000 or more in value

Rotunda Registration Area Column Wraps: $2,500 per column

Column Wraps located outside the entrance to CONDEX in the Mirage Event Center Rotunda in the registration area.

Columns #6, and #7 are available

Column #1 and #4 sponsored by:

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Promenade Hallway Hanging Banners: $7,500 per banner or $30,000 for all 5

Double sided, 20’ x 3’ banners lining the Prominade hallway along the Caribbean and Cayman Court hallways between the General Session Grand Ballroom and the Rotunda Registration area and Mirage Events Center where CONDEX will be located.

Locations #2, #3, #4, and #5 are available

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Conference Center Vertical Digital LCD Screens

Make your mark by displaying branded messages on (6) six vertical LCD screens located throughout the Meetings & Conventions area.  With crisp visuals, animation possibilities and variable messaging, displaying your brand digitally maximizes exposure in a more dynamic and engaging way.  Your contact will be the only message featured on these screens during your scheduled days.

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Lobby LCD Wall: $10,000 per day or $30,000 for all days

Located in the hotel lobby across from the check in counter.  Content will be displayed for 8 seconds and will rotating with other hotel content for 24 hours. Up to two images maximum or 8 second video file. Available from Monday, January 15^th (most check in) to Friday, January 19^th (most check out)

In-Room Digital Branding – Top or Bottom Ads: $3,000

Your ad will be displayed on the top or bottom ad areas of the TV main menu during the 2024 AED Summit.

In-Room Digital Branding – Video Ad on Main Menu: $10,000

Your video ad will run on the TV main menu during the 2024 AED Summit.

In-Room Digital Branding – TV Channel Takeover: $12,000

A dedicated TV channel will be provided on the in-room TV menus during the 2024 AED Summit.