Exhibition & Sponsorship - Don’t miss out!
This year’s Conference was one of our best ever. Over 800 delegates and 100 sponsors and exhibitors attended and hailed it a huge success!
Who attends?
Key decision-makers from both the private, public and voluntary sectors including: chief executives; directors; councillors; board members; housing practitioners; development staff; strategy staff; tenants and others associated with the social housing sector in Scotland.
Exhibition
8 Reasons to book your Exhibition stand
- Engage with your customers face-to-face
- Raise your profile within the sector
- Meet the decision makers
- Generate sales leads
- Launch a new product or service
- Network with a highly targeted audience
- Meet and entertain your existing customers (free entry tickets are available to the exhibition)
- This is the largest Annual Housing Conference & Exhibition in Scotland
The Exhibition Arena is the hub of the Conference; it's where delegates register on arrival, all refreshment breaks and lunches are served and is the location of the mini theatre, speed networking and internet zone.
Exhibition Costs
The square metre rate is £183.00 + VAT and will include the following:
- Shell scheme stand
- One standard round table (800mm diameter) and two chairs
- One electrical socket (on stands over 6msq)
- Cleaning of your stand each day
- Free entry on website - company name, 30 word summary, logo and hyperlink
- Free 100 word entry in Exhibition Guide - company name, logo and contact details
- 2 or 4 complimentary tickets* for the Pre-Conference Dinner and Entertainment on Monday 10 March at the AECC
- Free Conference entry for 2 or 4 exhibition representatives*
- Complimentary tea and coffee throughout the Conference
- Complimentary 2 course buffet lunches for 2 or 4 exhibition representatives* throughout the Conference
- 1 Delegate Briefcase (includes delegate list)
- Internet zone access to enable you to continue your day to day business
- Free entry to 'Exhibitor of the Year 2008'
- Free Exhibition entry passes for your customers
- Opportunity to book on-site hospitality services for your stand or for entertaining clients
* please note numbers are dependent on stand size
Sponsorship
Sponsorship at this event will maximize your brand exposure, providing the opportunity to increase your organisations visibility within the social housing sector. Dependent on your message and budget we have a variety of sponsorship packages still available.
To discuss any of the following sponsorship packages in further detail please contact Sophie Taysom on 0131 225 4544 or email sophie.taysom@cih.org.
All sponsorship packages include:
- Free entry on website - company name, 30 word summary, logo and hyperlink
- Free 100 word entry in Exhibition Guide - company name, logo and contact details
Policy Lunch SOLD
Conference Briefcase SOLD
Conference Guide SOLD
Conference Notepads SOLD
Delegate Badges SOLD
Conference Pens SOLD
Mini Theatre Venue SOLD
Mini Theatre Session SOLD OUT
Excellence in Community Regeneration Award 2008 SOLD
Pocket Programme SOLD
Drinks Reception SOLD
NEW for 2008 Reusable Conference Tote Bag SOLD
Disposable Refreshment Cups SOLD
Breakout Venue £1,000 - £1,200 + VAT (only 4 left)
Branded rooms offer a fantastic opportunity to promote your organisation to targeted audiences.
- Venue named after Sponsor in Conference programming and signage throughout venue
- Logo on all issued tickets for Breakout Venue
- Company name and logo on the slide projection backdrop within the session
- Your own literature displayed daily within the Breakout Venue
If you would like to become involved as a Sponsor at the CIH in Scotland Annual Conference & Exhibition 2008 but feel the above packages do not meet your requirements please contact Sophie Taysom who will be happy to discuss alternative options.
Website Banner Advert £1,200 + VAT
www.cihscotland-conference.org provides up to date information on programming, exhibition, sponsorship and general Conference news. The website was launched in August 2007 which means you can still promote your business 7 months prior to the Conference and 3 months post Conference.
- Full colour advert on homepage, including hyperlink
Table at the Pre-Conference Dinner £1,000 + VAT
The Pre-Conference Dinner and Entertainment is attended by over 450 people and is always a great evening. Sponsorship of a table enables you to entertain your customers and/or colleagues in addition to having a visual presence at the event.
- Table of 10 for dinner
- Logo on all issued tickets and menus (non-exclusive)
- Note of thanks from the Chair
- Promotional display board
This fantastic package offers your company the chance to play host to an audience of 400 Conference guests. These popular receptions provide delegates, exhibitors, sponsors and speakers the chance to network in a relaxed atmosphere.
Conference Lunch £1,000 + VAT per day £2,750 + VAT for three days
Served in the Exhibition Arena, everyone enjoys the fantastic 2-course buffet lunches served each day. They offer people the opportunity to discuss the morning's events, network and visit the Exhibition stands.
- Company logo alongside lunch timings in any Conference programming
- Your own promotional material on each lunch table
- Reserved table for 10 at lunch
- Napkins with your company logo (1 colour) (3 day sponsor only)
Exhibition Guide £1,500 + VAT
Issued at registration this provides a detailed reference of all Sponsors and Exhibitors and where delegates and visitors can find them.
- Company logo and name (full colour) on the front and back cover of the Exhibition Guide
- Company logo (full colour) on each page of the Exhibition Guide
- Full page (A4) advert on inside front cover of the Exhibition Guide
Conference Teas and Coffees £2,000 + VAT
Located in the Exhibition Arena they provide the chance to promote your products and services to all attendees throughout the Conference.
- Company name and logo next to all tea and coffee timings in Conference programming
- Your own promotional material at tea and coffee serving points at every break
- Table cards with company logo at serving points
Internet Zone £2,500 + VAT
Housed in the Exhibition Arena the internet zone is extremely popular, providing the opportunity to access e-mail and continue day to day business.
- Your own promotional material daily at every booth
- Company logo used as a screen saver on all the computers within the internet zone
- Display board of your choice used as backdrop in internet zone
Water Bottles £1,250 + VAT
Water bottles offer a highly visual sponsorship opportunity as they are distributed to all attendees at registration.
- Company name and logo (full colour) on label of each water bottle
Delegate List £900 + VAT
On arrival all attendees check to see who else is at the Conference. This document provides a complete listing, including day delegates.
- Company name and logo (1 colour) at top of each page alongside Conference identity
Delegate Pack Insert £500 - £800 + VAT
Your company can place a promotional item of choice in the Delegate Briefcase to promote your products and services. The following options are available:
- 1 A4 sheet
- 1 A4 document (up to 6 sheets)
- 1 promotional item
Adverts in Conference Guide £250 - £600 + VAT (quarter page, half page and full page available)
This indispensable Guide is issued to all attendees at registration. It provides a detailed reference of speakers, breakdown of sessions and activities running throughout the Conference and enables you to let delegates know who you are and where to find you in the Exhibition Arena.
- All adverts are printed in full colour
Adverts in Exhibition Guide £250 - £600 + VAT (quarter page, half page and full page available)
Issued to all attendees at registration the Guide provides full details, including contact information on all Exhibitors and Sponsors.
- All adverts are printed in full colour
CIH in Scotland 2007 - 2008 Conferences
We also run a number of one and two day Conferences and Seminars throughout the year. For further information please contact Sophie on 0131 225 4544 or email sophie.taysom@cih.org
Exhibition prices start from £295.00 Sponsorship packages start from £100.00
- Highly targeted direct mail and e-mail campaign
- Advertising and inserts in national and local press, trade and other relevant publications
- Dedicated website - includes up to date programme of events, list of exhibitors and sponsors, accommodation information and on-line booking form
- Conference e-zine giving regular updates in the run up to the event
- Disability Rights Commission
- Dunbritton Housing Association
- Dunfermline Building Society
- Employers in Voluntary Housing
- EON-Energy Services
- FLAIR
- Fife Council
- Glasgow Housing Association
- Glow-worm
- Grampian Community Care Charitable Trust
- Grampian Housing Association
- Habitas Software
- Hanover (Scotland) Housing Association
- Hays Social Housing
- Home in Scotland
- Homechoice
- Horizon Housing Association
- Howdens Joinery
- HTA Architects
- HUBSolutions
- IBS OPENSystems
- Ideal Stelrad
- IG Doors
- Inside Housing
- Insight Human Resources and Management Consultancy
- Aberdeen City Council
- Aberdeen Foyer
- Aberdeenshire Council
- Anglian Building Products
- Arneil Johnston
- Asset Skills
- Badenoch & Clark
- Barclays Business Banking
- Baxi Heating UK
- Beresford Blake Thomas
- Bield Housing Association
- BSkyB
- Guardian 24
- Bmc-doors
- Cadarn Housing Group
- CADmeleon
- Castlehill Housing Association
- CHANGEWORKS
- City Building (Glasgow)
- City of Edinburgh Council
- Communities Scotland
- Connaught Partnership
- Co-operative Bank
- Corrie Group
- Critical Friend
- Devanha
- Disability Rights Commission
- Dunbritton Housing Association
- Dunfermline Building Society
- Employers in Voluntary Housing
- EON-Energy Services
- FLAIR
- Fife Council
- Glasgow Housing Association
- Glow-worm
- Grampian Community Care Charitable Trust
- Grampian Housing Association
- Habitas Software
- Hanover (Scotland) Housing Association
- Hays Social Housing
- Home in Scotland
- Homechoice
- Horizon Housing Association
- Howdens Joinery
- HTA Architects
- HUBSolutions
- IBS OPENSystems
- Ideal Stelrad
- IG Doors
- Inside Housing
- Insight Human Resources and Management Consultancy
- Jewson
- Keegan & Pennykid
- Keystone
- Kingdom Housing Association
- Langstane Housing Association
- Link Group
- LintelTrust
- Mears Group
- Moray Council
- Norscot Joinery
- Northgate Information Systems
- Orbis Property Protection
- Orchard & Shipman
- Persimmons Partnership
- Pinnacle
- PME
- Profile 22
- Response - Building Maintenance Services
- Scottish Council for Single Homeless
- Scottish & Southern Energy
- Scout Solutions
- SFHA
- Shelter (Scotland)
- Spectus
- Stewart Milne
- The Furnishing Service
- Tenant Information Service
- TPAS (Scotland)
- Tribal Consulting
- Trust Hanover, Bield
- Vaillant
- Vectaire
- Vokera
- WRAP (Waste and Resource Action Programme)
- Wates Living Space
- Waverley Housing
- Weslo Housing Management
- West Port Windows
- Wise Group
- Wolseley UK
- Xmbrace
Speed Networking
Sign up to our SPEED NETWORKING session taking place on Wednesday 12th March. New for 2008 this fast, interactive event is open to all exhibitors and sponsors. It will provide you with the opportunity to meet a number of potential customers in just 30 minutes.
MARKETING & PROMOTION
The Conference & Exhibition is marketed and promoted extensively across a range of media to ensure maximum exposure and attendance: