Be a sponsor of the European Maritime Pilots’ Association

53rd General meeting & Conference

Crowne Plaza Hotel, Liverpool, 22-24 May 2019

ukmpa.org/empa2019/

In 2019, the UKMPA in association with the Liverpool and Manchester pilots will host the 53rd EMPA conference and general meeting and in addition mark the 125th anniversary of the Manchester Ship Canal. In choosing to support an aspect of this outstanding event as a sponsor you will benefit from an exhibition space of choice thus creating more interest in your organisation’s unique range of products, services and equipment and enhancing your profile in the highly competitive, global maritime and ports industries. Branding is a huge aspect of business success, especially in the maritime industry which depends on trust and reputation. As a valued sponsor of EMPA2019 you will enhance your brand and confirm that your organisation is serious, reliable & committed to meeting the expectations of the maritime and ports industries worldwide.

We offer the following for your consideration: PLATINUM – we seek a key partner at EMPA2019 who will not only have unique positioning at this European maritime event but one who is guaranteed to leave a lasting and beneficial impression on the maritime profession throughout the European and wider maritime community. As our cherished Platinum sponsor we offer you these benefits: Exhibition package (details below) with enhanced space of choice plus one additional full programme pass. 2 corporate banners on the conference stage supplied by the sponsor. Your logo, as Platinum sponsor, on: all event banners, delegate badges, every Congress page of the website including the Homepage, promotional emails, flyers & conference promotional advertisements. Event banners and materials will be supplied by the conference organisers. Your company profile as the Platinum sponsor & as an Exhibitor Twitter mentions during the publicity campaigns One unique mail shot to all delegates A double page advertisement in the Conference Programme £10000

******* GOLD – our two valued Gold sponsors will share a platform throughout the conference, securing the attention of all of the delegates and guests. As our esteemed Gold sponsors, we offer you each these benefits: Exhibition package (details below). Your logo, as joint Gold Sponsor on delegate lanyards, event banners, Homepage, Sponsors’ & Programme pages of the conference website, promotional conference emails & flyers Event banners and materials will be supplied by the conference organisers. Your company profile as one of the Gold sponsors & as an Exhibitor Twitter mentions during the publicity campaigns A double page advertisement in the Conference Programme £7500

******** GALA DINNER – in celebration of a successful conference and the 125th anniversary of the Manchester Ship Canal, the EMPA2019 Gala Dinner will be held in the spectacular and memorable setting of Liverpool’s Anglican Cathedral. Our sponsor will be feted accordingly: Your logo, as sponsor of the Gala Dinner on invitations & tickets, the Homepage, Sponsors’ & Gala Dinner pages of the conference website, promotional emails & flyers for the dinner Event materials will be supplied by the event organisers. Company profile as the Gala Dinner sponsor A double page advertisement in the Conference Programme Co-branded welcome banners all round dinner venue - to be supplied by you as sponsor Flowers, candles, napkins in one of your corporate colours – supplied by event organiser Logo with corporate message uniquely on the back cover of dinner menus Table for 10 at the dinner. £16000

Welcome Reception 21st May – this is the first event of EMPA2019 when our delegates will gather to greet old friends, make new ones and enjoy the famous Liverpool hospitality. £5000 – Included is an exhibition stand package (details below). Evening Reception 22nd May – Mersey Maritime Museum following the conclusion of the day’s technical presentations and discussions, delegates and guests will congregate on Liverpool’s historic waterfront in the Mersey Maritime Museum for an evening reception. £5000 - Included is an exhibition stand package (details below). Magical Mystery Tour & Anfield Reception 23rd May - Delegates and guests will enjoy an afternoon Magical Mystery Tour of Liverpool’s iconic sights associated with The Beatles culminating in a tour of Liverpool FC’s famous Anfield stadium with drinks and supper. £6000 – Included is an exhibition stand package (details below). Conference Folders/Bags - co-branded by you as the sponsor along with the EMPA & UKMPA logos this is an attention grabbing opportunity. £5500 Included is an exhibition stand package (details below) with bags supplied by the conference organisers. Conference notebook & pen – placed on all delegate seats on the first day £1000 - Sponsor to supply materials Coffee Breaks – what better way to remind our delegates of your products & services when they are enjoying a break from the formal proceedings. £1500 – Banners and materials will be supplied by the conference organisers. Lunches – over a delicious meal with representatives of the maritime and ports industry, delegates appreciate your corporate support. £1200 – Banners and materials will be supplied by the conference organisers. Delegate gift – sourced and supplied by sponsor. Co-branded with event logo. £1000 Water Bottle Sponsorship – quality sports bottle supplied by event organiser. Co-branded with event logo £3500 – Materials will be supplied by the conference organisers. Wi-Fi Sponsorship – signs at Wi-Fi hotspots in venue and post-card size Wi-Fi advice cards given to each delegate. £700 – Materials will be supplied by conference organisers. Table gifts at Gala Dinner - Supplied by you as sponsor with approval from event organiser. Co-branded and suitably packaged for the Gala Dinner table. £1500. Conference Programme – Sponsor advertisement on the outside back cover. £2000 Full page advertisement in Conference Programme £500 Single page insert in delegate packs £250

Exhibition space will be available throughout the three-day event The package comprises:

1 x 3m (full ceiling height) table top stand with 2 chairs, a table and power or space for your own 3m x 2.2m pop-up exhibition stand if you prefer.

1 inclusive day-delegate pass for the open conference sessions 1 welcome reception ticket for evening of 21st at Crowne Plaza hotel 1 Evening reception ticket at Mersey Maritime Museum on 22nd 1 afternoon Magical Mystery Tour & Anfield evening reception on 23rd A feature mention within the conference web site. ukmpa.org/empa2019/

In addition, Tickets for the Gala Dinner at the Anglican Cathedral are available at £120.