JOIN THE AUTOMATION CONVERSATION

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World-class Keynote Speakers Luke Williams, Author of “Disrupt: Think the Unthinkable to Spark Transformation in Your Business” Informal Networking Events Top Executive Attendees Global Audience

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JOIN THE AUTOMATION CONVERSATION

EXCLUSIVE SPONSORSHIP

PACKAGES FOR A3 MEMBERS

February 3-5, 2016

Disney's Yacht Club Resort

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“The A3 Business Forum is an invaluable opportunity to network with industry leaders who, like myself, are looking for new ideas and opportunities to advance our businesses. I find the quality of the information provided in the sessions, along with the caliber of the individuals in attendance, make this a must attend event for our team each year.”

Ed Roney, National Account Manager, FANUC America

ABOUT THE ANNUAL A3 BUSINESS FORUM

Promote your brand and put your company front and center when top automation executives gather in February 2016.

Exclusively for A3 members, the A3 Business Forum draws global automation leaders and executives from the robotics, machine vision, motion control, and motors industries. A sponsorship at the A3 Business Forum provides a natural introduction for your business to the automation industry.

Networking events extend over

three days at Disney’s Yacht Club

Resort in Lake Buena Vista, Florida.

February 3-5, 2016

Disney's Yacht Club Resort

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Europe 32 USA 387 Canada 34 China 3 Japan 5

The A3 Business Forum brings together top executives from the robotics, machine vision, motors, and motion control industries including manufacturers, system integrators, component suppliers, end users, research groups, universities, and consulting firms. Over

450

attendees Representing

300

companies

95

first-time attendees

AIA, RIA and MCMA members

All four industries were well represented: robotics, imaging, motion control, and motors.

40%

36%

24%

29%

Owners, Presidents, C-Level29% of attendees are at the top of their organizations as owners, presidents and C-level executives.

February 3-5, 2016

lake buena vista, florida USA

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February 3-5, 2016

Disney's Yacht Club Resort

lake buena vista, florida USA

CHOOSING A SPONSORSHIP

An A3 Business Forum sponsorship marks your company as an industry leader with a visible commitment to the automation industry.

Sponsorship Opportunities

• Forum Event Unlimited

• AIA Registration/Lanyard 1 available

• RIA Registration/Lanyard 1 available

• MCMA Registration/Lanyard 1 available

• Wi-Fi 1 available

• Mobile App 1 available

• Keynote Speaker 5 available

• Wednesday Night Reception 3 available— (1 for each association)

• Thursday Networking Party 2 available

• Breakfast Unlimited

• Networking Lunch Unlimited

For information on being a sponsor of the A3 Business Forum, contact: Jim Hamilton +1 (734) 994-6088 [email protected] https://a3.a3automate.org/a3/BusinessForum

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UNLIMITED SPONSORSHIPS AVAILABLE/$2,000 EACH

BASIC SPONSORSHIP PACKAGE

Forum Event Sponsor

Signage Website

Link Pre-event Targeted Promotions

All Forum Event Sponsors will be recognized by: • Onsite signage at the event

• Logo placement on the sponsor page within the A3 Business Forum mobile app • Listing within the sponsor page on the A3 Business Forum website

• Sponsorship mentions in targeted pre-event promotions

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ONE AIA LANYARD/REGISTRATION SPONSOR/SPONSORED

ONE RIA LANYARD/REGISTRATION SPONSOR/SPONSORED

ONE MCMA LANYARD/REGISTRATION SPONSOR/SPONSORED

EXCLUSIVE PACKAGE OPPORTUNITY

Lanyard/Registration Sponsor

Signage Website

Logo

Each organization (AIA, RIA, MCMA) will offer attendees individually branded badge lanyards at the registration area.

The Lanyard/Registration Sponsor will be recognized by:

• Logo placement on the designated lanyards, along with the organization logo • Onsite signage at the designated Registration area

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February 3-5, 2016

AIA LANYARD/REGISTRATION SPONSOR MCMA LANYARD/REGISTRATION SPONSOR RIA LANYARD/REGISTRATION SPONSOR TM Robotics

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ONE SPONSORSHIP AVAILABLE/SPONSORED

HIGH VISIBILITY OPPORTUNITY

WiFi Sponsor

Signage Website

All A3 Business Forum attendees will be offered free WiFi access throughout the event, provided by a sponsor.

The WiFi Sponsor will be recognized by: • Onsite signage at the event

• Logo placement in the Onsite Agenda, handed out at the event

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ONE SPONSORSHIP AVAILABLE/$_3,000

PROMINENT LOGO PLACEMENT

Mobile App Sponsor

Signage Website

Logo

Attendees will access the A3 Business Forum Mobile App before, during, and after the event for current information. The sponsor of this mobile app will be recognized by: • Logo placement on the homepage banner of the mobile app (see mockup, upper left)

• Logo placement on all pre-event emails regarding the mobile app • Logo placement on handouts given to attendees onsite

• Onsite signage at the event

• Logo placement on the sponsor page within the A3 Business Forum mobile app

• Listing within the sponsor page on the A3 Business Forum website • Sponsorship mentions in targeted pre-event promotions

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February 3-5, 2016

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FIVE SPONSORSHIPS AVAILABLE/$_{2,500 EACH}

ON STAGE SPONSORSHIP

Keynote Speaker Sponsors

Dennis Snow

Snow & Associates

Luke Williams

New York City‘s Stern School of Business

Alan Beaulieu

Institute for Trends Research James Kuffner Google Robotics Dolly Penland Predictive Results Signage Intro Website

Logo

Sponsorship is available for each keynote within the 2016 agenda. All sponsors of a keynote speaker will be recognized by:

• Onsite signage at the Keynote Presentations

• Logo placement on the opening slide for the Keynote Presentation

• Opportunity to introduce your chosen keynote speaker by an executive member of your company (Please limit introductions to two minutes or less)

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THREE WEDNESDAY NIGHT RECEPTION SPONSORSHIPS/$2,500 EACH TWO THURSDAY NETWORKING PARTY SPONSORSHIPS/SPONSORED

HIGH EXPOSURE NETWORKING

For exclusive sponsorship opportunities, please contact Jim Hamilton at +1 (734) 994-6088.

Reception Sponsorship Packages

Signage Website

Logo

The event features three receptions, giving attendees valuable networking time and sponsors plenty of opportunity for visibility. Reception sponsors are recognized by:

• Onsite signage at the sponsored reception

• Listing within the sponsor page on the A3 Business Forum website • Sponsorship mentions in targeted pre-event promotions

February 3-5, 2016

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Plus: Sponsors may extend their identity presence at the event by adding a custom cocktail napkin option to their sponsorship. Design must be approved by A3 before production.

THURSDAY NETWORKING PARTY SPONSORS

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UNLIMITED BREAKFAST SPONSORSHIPS AVAILABLE/$_{2,500 EACH}

UNLIMITED LUNCH SPONSORSHIPS AVAILABLE/$_{2,500 EACH}

MEAL SPONSORSHIPS

Breakfast and Lunch Sponsors

Signage Website

Attendees gather for group meals throughout the event, creating a natural opportunity for sponsors to promote their identity. Each meal sponsor is recognized by:

• Onsite signage at the sponsored meal throughout the event

• Listing within the sponsor page on the A3 Business Forum website

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February 3-5, 2016

BREAKFAST AND LUNCH SPONSORS