Bird Strike Committee Proceedings

 

Date of this Version

9-2011

Document Type

Article

Citation

Presented at 2011 Bird Strike North America Conference, September 12-15, 2011, Niagara Falls, Ontario, Canada.

Comments

Copyright 2011 Jessica Ng

Abstract

Introduction

The 2011 Bird Strike North America Conference is committed to fostering the exchanging of ideas and providing networking opportunities for airline personnel, aircraft owners, aircraft and aircraft engine manufacturers, pilots, airport operations personnel, land‐use planners, FAA and Transport Canada airport inspectors, military aviation groups, university researchers, waste management operators, wildlife managers, and wildlife control specialists interested in furthering bird strike awareness.

Overview

The 2011 Bird Strike North America Conference will take place September 12 – 15, 2011 in beautiful Niagara Falls, Ontario, Canada, and is the thirteenth combined meeting of Bird Strike Committee USA and Bird Strike Association of Canada. The theme of this four‐day Conference, being hosted at the Marriott Niagara Falls Hotel – Gateway on the Falls, is ‘Industry & Science Working Together’ and includes: sessions, a sponsored field trip, abstracts, poster displays and a trade show.

The 2011 program has expanded to include 12 sessions. In addition to topics such as wildlife control techniques, new technologies, land‐use issues, and habitat management, presentations will highlight subjects such as the industry’s needs from and understanding of the bird strike community, it’s current role and expected role in bird strike management, and how the aviation industry as a whole can better work towards the common goal of reducing aircraft bird strike hazards.

Benefits to Your Company:

  • Brand identification to a qualified industry audience, including influential industry leaders, policy and decision makers
  • An ongoing presence on the Conference website and in the On‐Site Program Guide
  • An opportunity to communicate a new direction or product to a qualified industry audience
  • Direct networking opportunity with all Conference Delegates, as all coffee breaks and lunches, as well as the Welcome Reception are hosted in the Exhibition Hall

(Host Sponsorship) Benefits of Sponsoring this Item:

  • Exclusive Sponsorship
  • Sponsor Recognition as “2011 Bird Strike North America Conference proudly hosted by…” on Conference promotional materials and web‐site
  • Sponsor Recognition during Opening and Closing Remarks
  • Sponsor Logo Recognition on Conference web‐site with direct hyperlink to sponsoring organization’s website
  • Sponsor Logo Recognition on all Conference Marketing E‐blasts
  • Sponsor Logo Recognition on front cover of On‐site Conference Program
  • Sponsor Logo Recognition on all Conference Signage, with the exception of daily Food & Beverage Signage
  • Sponsorship Recognition on Session holding slides throughout entire Conference
  • Two (2) 10’ x 8’ Exhibit Space with first right of booth location selection
  • Ten (10) Complimentary Delegate Registrations. Sponsor to assure that the 10 complimentary delegates would not be drawn from those who would have considered attending on their own.
  • Placement of one (1) sign at Registration (no larger than 22” x 28”)
  • Full page advertisement on back‐outside cover of On‐site Conference Program
  • Right to use event name and logo for advertising and promotional benefits pre‐approved by Bird Strike Association of Canada
  • Full delegate list after the Conference in electronic format
  • First right of refusal of Corporate Sponsorship Opportunity at 2013 Bird Strike North America Conference
  • First right of refusal on all other 2011 Bird Strike North America Conference Sponsorship Opportunities

(Conference Bags) Benefits of Sponsoring this Item:

  • Exclusive Sponsorship
  • Company Name or Logo on Conference Bags
  • Sponsorship Recognition in On‐site Program Guide
  • Sponsor Logo Recognition on Conference Web‐site
  • Inclusion of direct marketing piece in the bag *
  • The promotional piece insert requires Organizing Committee approval. Associated cost’s the responsibility of the sponsor.

(Lanyards for Name Badges) Benefits of Sponsoring this Item:

  • Exclusive Sponsorship
  • Company Name or Logo printed on Lanyard
  • Sponsorship Recognition in On‐site Program Guide
  • Sponsor Logo Recognition on Conference Web‐site
  • Sponsor Recognition on Registration Signage located at Registration Desk

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