15th International ACTS Conferencefeaturing the Green Gown Awards Australasia

SPONSOR AND EXHIBITOR PROSPECTUS

21- 23 October 2015 | Deakin University, Waterfront Campus, Geelong

About the ACTS Conference...

The 15th International Australasian Campuses Towards Sustainability (ACTS) conference will provide learning and networking opportunities for professionals and students working in all areas of sustainability across campus and surrounding communities. Coming together under the theme of “refocus + renew” delegates will share new ideas and successes, whilst advancing knowledge of current and emerging themes.

The event attracts participants that are actively engaged in sustainability initiatives within areas covering curriculum, environmental management, facilities, finance, social responsibility and community engagement. Conference attendees include:

• Tertiary educators (professors, heads of schools, academics)• Facility decision makers• Environmental managers and practitioners• State and Federal Government representatives• Sustainability professionals• Students and student leaders• Vendors and consultants• Other related professionals and professional organisations

“The participants at the conference were very

specialised and were key decision makers for our

particular product. They were clearly engaged with finding out more about what we do.”

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Learn from others face to face. Share your own knowledge. Leverage off the expertise and experience of those in the education sector - all in one place, at one time.

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The ACTS conference is a high profile event with strong government, industry and sector support. It continues to generate strong interest each year, as well as a loyal and growing contingent of attendees.

There is conference sponsorship and exhibition space available at the heart of the venue, located at Deakin University’s Waterfront campus. All refreshment and food breaks across the day events will take place in the exhibition area, maximising networking opporunities with the conference delegation. There are also a number of additional opportunities to promote your brand recognition with advertising space in our conference delegate guide and Awards finalist brochure.

A range of sponsorship opportunities are also available for the highly anticipated Green Gown Awards Australasia ceremony. The event is the epitome ofcelebrating sustainability excellence within the tertiary education sector.

Is the ACTS conference right for you? Now in its 15th year, ACTS hosts a variety of local and international speakers. The conference is considered by tertiary education professionals as Australasia’s premier sustainability event.

Why you should get involved?

• A “must attend” event that fosters national networks and critical international links for the sustainability sector.

• Make your company, brand and logo visible to sustainability professionals at the event, as well as thousands of managers, practitioners and students through ongoing membership promotion.

• Enhance prestige and positioning within the universities and vocational and training sectors in both Australia and New Zealand.

• Demonstrate products and services face-to-face to decision makers and practitioners to enhance your client base.

• Excellent networking opportunities with delegates, other sponsors and leaders in research, education and training.

• Raise your profile within the sector via media coverage and other public relations opportunities.

• Support the sustainability community that supports your business.

If you have products, services or support in the following areas, this conference will be of interest to you:• Business Management / Finance / Investment;

• Climate & Carbon;

• Education/Educational Resources;

• Energy Management;

• Food & Catering;

• Media & Publications;

• Procurement (Products & Services);

• Sustainability Consulting (General);

• Transport;

• Water Management;

• Recycling & Waste;

• NGO and government departments supporting sustainability.

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Delegate breakdown by job area...

2014 Conference Delegate Feedback“Still probably the best annual conference in our field.”

“It was really motiviating and inspiring to be with such a large group of like minded people.”90% of delegates rated interaction with our sponsors as good or excellent.

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A unique sponsorship opportunity to associate your organisation with the leading sustainability awards scheme in Australia and New Zealand!

About the Awards...Held in conjunction with the annual ACTS Conference, the Green Gown Awards Australasia is the first and only award scheme dedicated to recognising excellence in sustainability within the tertiary education sector in Australia and New Zealand. Now in their sixth year, the Awards aim to recognise those institutions leading the way. Founded in the UK in 2004, the Awards have grown in size, reputation and prestige year on year, gaining high credibility and recognition within the sector.

Building on the national successes the International Awards, now in their third year, allow UK, Australasian, and French Speaking Europe & Canadian winners to compete for the international title in three categories!

Run by ACTS, the 2015 winners will be announced at a fabulous dinner and Awards ceremony on 22 October 2015 at The Pier on the Geelong Waterfront.

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Why should you sponsor?The Awards provide a unique opportunity for you to have a high profile, and very positive association, with sustainability improvement in the Australasian tertiary education sector.

• Unique opportunity to have year long exposure to the tertiary education sector via multiple platforms.

• Networking opportunities at the Awards as well as via the judging panel.

• Invaluable branding, networking and customer contact opportunities.

• High exposure for your organisation through our national and international communication channels and networks prior to, during and after the Awards.

• Align your organisation as a sector leader for your product/ service.

• Reach a significant portion of institutions in the same room at the same time to promote your products and services.

• Learn where the education sector is and aspires to be through the impressive show case of best practice. Foster international links and learn from people who are already leading the way in sustainability excellence.

• Align your organisation with some of the best names within the education sector and join a growing list of organisations that have supported this fantastic initiative across the globe.

The Awards allow sponsors the opportunity to reach influential individuals that make decisions within tertiary education institutions: in facilities management; senior management and academia, as well as individuals within other sector support organisations, government decision makers and business.

Sponsors are also given the opportunity to take part in the judging of the Awards (subject to conflict of interest), for excellent networking opportunities, as well as present a trophy at the Awards ceremony, allowing high profile exposure of your organisation to distinguished guests and potential clients.

2014 Guest FeedbackMore than 92% of participants thought the overall quality of the Green Gown Awards Australasia ceremony was excellent or good.

100% of participants thought recognising achievement through the Green Gown Awards Australasia is important.

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Exhibitor Associate Leading Principal(Exclusive)

Exhibition space (2x3 m stand, 1 table, 2 chairs and Wi-Fi) ü ü ü üRecognition with company logo and weblink on ACTS conference website ü ü ü üRecognition with company logo and weblink on ACTS organisational website ü ü üConference registration Days only ü ü(2) ü(3)

Additional conference dinner and GGAA ceremony ticket * ü ü ü(2)

Conference registration of additional colleagues at ACTS Member rates ü ü ü üName and logo listed in conference delegate guide ü ü ü üAdvertisment space in conference delegate guide * * Large Premium

Company logo on all pre and post event electronic conference materials ü ü üCompany banner on ACTS organisation website prior to conference ü ü üInclusion of your logo on ACTS AV presentations throughout the conference ü ü üAcknowledgement of sponsorship at the conference opening and closing ü ü üAcknowledgement of sponsorship at the start and end of each day ü üEditorial in enACT eBulletin ü ü(2)

One years complimentary ACTS Corporate Membership (valued at $1500) * * ü üTwo minute introduction speaking spot to workshop session üTen minute plenary presentation to conference delegates üPromotional material given to delegates at registration ü*Available as optional add-on for additional purchase fee PRICES EXCLUSIVE OF GST $2,000 $3,000 $6,000 $12,000

Conference sponsorship at a glance...

ACTS Members receive a 10% discount on all sponsorship packages!7

“A challenge for businesses is getting face to face time and access to people. A conference sponsorship gives you exactly that.”

Category Headline(Exclusive)

Recognition as Green Gown Awards Australasia sponsor ü üLogo and weblink on ACTS Conference and organisation websites ü üA place on the judging panel (subject to conflict of interest) ü üRoyalty free use of Green Gown Awards case material and logo (with attribution) ü üFull conference registration ü ü(2)

Additional conference dinner and GGAA ceremony ticket ü ü(2)

Company logo in winners and finalist brochure ü üAdvertisement space in finalist and winner’s brochures Quarter page Full page

Opportunity to promote your organisation’s own sustainability case studies ü üLogo included on AV presentations at the Awards ceremony ü üBanner on display on stage at the Awards ceremony ü üPresentation to category winner and highly commended at the Awards Ceremony ü üCompany name on sponsored category trophy and certficates üRecognition as exclusive GGAA headline sponsor through out the Awards cycle üWelcome address at the Awards ceremony üCompany logo on all Awards certificates üEditorial in enACT eBulletin ü PRICES EXCLUSIVE OF GST $3,000 $10,000

Green Gown Awards sponsorship at a glance...

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• Ten minute plenary presentation to conference delegates to be included in the conference program.

• Company stand in exhibition area in premium location. Extended stand design (3x3 m stand, 1 table, 2 chairs, and Wi-Fi).

• Three full conference registrations (including conference dinner and the Green Gown Awards Australasia Awards Ceremony) *Over $3,000 in value*

• Two additional conference dinner and GGAA ceremony tickets.

• One years complimentary ACTS Corporate Membership. *$1,500 in value*

• Acknowledgement as a principal sponsor at conference opening and closing and at the start and end of each day’s proceedings.

• Inclusion of your logo on ACTS AV presentations throughout the conference plenary and workshop sessions.

• Promotional material given to delegates at registration.

• Recognition as the exclusive principal sponsor with company logo and weblink on ACTS conference website and ACTS organisational website.

• Company logo on all pre and post event electronic conference materials.

• Name and logo and extended company profile in conference delegate guide.

• Premium full page advertisement in the conference delegate guide. *$500 in value*

• Two editorials in the enACT eBulletin (one prior and one post conference).

• Company banner on homepage of ACTS website for four weeks. Two weeks prior to conference and two weeks post conference (subject to sign up date).

PRINCIPAL SPONSORThe most prestigious level of sponsorship, ensuring maximum exposure before, during and after the event. Being our principal sponsor is an exclusive opportunity for one company to feature prominently at the ACTS Conference.

AU$12,000 (exclusive) Investment excludes GST

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• Company stand in exhibition area. Standard stand design (3x3 m stand, 1 table, 2 chairs and Wi-Fi).

• Two minute session introduction speaking spot for a workshop *ACTS to schedule*

• Two full conference registrations (including the conference dinner and the Green Gown Awards Australasia Awards Ceremony). *Over $2,000 in value*

• One additional conference dinner and GGAA ceremony ticket.

• Conference registration of additional colleagues at ACTS Member rates.

• One years complimentary ACTS Corporate Membership. *$1,500 in value*

• Acknowledgement as a leading sponsor at conference opening and closing and at the start and end of each day’s proceedings.

• Inclusion of your logo on ACTS AV presentations throughout the conference plenary and workshop sessions.

• Recognition as a leading sponsor with company logo and weblink on ACTS conference website and ACTS organisational website.

• Company logo on all pre and post event electronic conference materials.

• Name, logo and short company profile listed in conference delegate guide.

• Standard half page advertisement in the conference delegate guide.

• Editorial in the enACT eBulletin prior to the conference.

• Company banner on homepage of ACTS website for two weeks. One week prior to conference and one week post conference (subject to sign up date).

LEADING SPONSORBe a prominent leading sponsor to receive recognition and extensive brand exposure before, during and after the event. An excellent opportunity to build brand awareness and align yourself with THE sustainability event of the year.

AU$6,000 (limited positions) Investment excludes GST

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• Company stand in exhibition area. Standard stand design (2x3 m stand, 1 table, 2 chairs and Wi-Fi).

• One full conference registration (including the conference dinner and the Green Gown Awards Australasia Awards Ceremony). $1,000 in value*

• One additional conference dinner and GGAA ceremony tickets.

• Conference registration of additional colleagues at ACTS Member rates.

• Recognition as an associate sponsor with company logo and weblink on ACTS conference website and ACTS organisational website.

• Company banner on homepage of ACTS website for one week prior to the ACTS conference (subject to sign up date).

• Acknowledgement as an associate sponsor at conference opening and closing.

• Name, logo and brief profile listed in conference delegate guide. A quarter page advertisment is available to purchase for an additional $250.

• Company logo on all pre and post event electronic conference materials.

• Inclusion of your logo on ACTS AV presentations throughout the conference plenary and workshop sessions.

ASSOCIATE SPONSORAs an associate sponsor, companies receive recognition and brand exposure before and during the event. This is an excellent opportunity to build brand awareness and align yourself with THE sustainability event of the year for those with a limited budget.

AU$3,000 Investment excludes GST

Invest in both the conference and Green Gown Awards Australasia and get 20% off the lowest priced package!

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EXHIBITORHave a presence and demonstrate your products and services face to face.

AU$2,000 Investment excludes GST

• Company stand in exhibition area. Standard stand design (2x3 m stand, 1 table, 2 chairs and Wi-Fi).

• Recognition as an exhibitor with company logo and weblink on ACTS conference website.

• Name and logo listed in the conference delegate guide. A quarter page advertisment is available to purchase for an additional $250.

• One full day conference registration (does not include conference dinner and Green Gown Awards Ceremony - tickets can be purchased separately).

• Conference registration of additional colleagues at ACTS Member rates..

Other sponsorship opportunitiesSUPPORTING & SECTOR PARTNERSHIPSACTS is delighted to partner with supporting and sector organisations for the sustainability event of the year. Institutions, sector support organisations, government, local councils, NGOs and not-for-profits can discuss a range of additional opportunities, such as:

• Sponsoring student scholarships

• Sponsorship of keynote speakers

• Support of key conference events (networking functions, annual photography competition, prizes etc)

• Media partnerships

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• Recognition as the exclusive Green Gown Award Australasia headline sponsor with logo and weblink on the ACTS organisation and conference websites.

• The 2015 Awards cycle will be promoted as “Presented by [your organisation]”

• A place on the judging panel, (subject to conflict of interest requirements).

• Welcome address at the Green Gown Awards Australasia Awards Ceremony (3 minutes).

• Presentation of the Green Gown Award to the category winner and highly commended at the Awards Ceremony.

• Banner on display, on stage, at the Awards ceremony and dinner.

• Two full ACTS Conference registration (including the conference dinner and Green Gown Awards Australasia ceremony). *Over $2,000 in value*

• Two additional tickets to the ACTS conference dinner and Green Gown Awards Australasia ceremony.

• Opportunity to promote your organisation’s own sustainability case studies.

• Full page advertisement in finalist and winner’s brochures.

• Company logo on all pre and post event electronic Awards materials.

• Company logo on all highly commended and finalist certificates.

• Inclusion of an overview of your company profile in our eBulletin enACT.

• Inclusion of your branding on AV presentations at the Green Gown Awards Australasia ceremony.

• Royalty free use of Green Gown Awards case material and logo (with attribution).

HEADLINE SPONSORHeadline sponsorship is an exclusive opportunity for one company to feature prominently before, during and after the Awards cycle.

AU$10,000 (one available) Investment excludes GST

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• Recognition as an Award sponsor with logo and weblink on the ACTS organisation and conference websites.

• A place on the judging panel, (subject to conflict of interest requirements).

• Presentation of the Green Gown Award to the category winner and highly commended at the Awards Ceremony.

• Company banner on display at the Awards venue.

• One full ACTS Conference registration (including the welcome reception function, conference dinner and Green Gown Awards Australasia ceremony). *$1,000 in value*

• One additional ticket to the ACTS conference dinner and Green Gown Awards Australasia ceremony.

• Opportunity to promote your organisation’s own sustainability case studies.

• Quarter page advertisement in finalist and winner’s brochures.

• Company logo on all pre and post event electronic Awards materials.

• Company name on the category’s winning trophy and certificates.

• Inclusion of your branding on AV presentations at the Green Gown Awards Australasia ceremony.

• Royalty free use of Green Gown Awards case material and logo (with attribution).

CATEGORY SPONSORAU$3,000 (nine available) Investment excludes GST

2015 Award CategoriesBest Newcomer § Built Environment *NEW* § Carbon Reduction § Community Innovation

Continuous Improvement – Institutional Change § Facilities & Services

Leadership Award *NEW* § Learning, Teaching & Skills § Student Engagement

Categories are subject to change until finalised in June 2015

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AAASHE (Assocatation for the Advancement of Sustainability in Higher Education), USAAECOMAlerton AustraliaAquabubblerAustralian Catholic UniversityAustralian Conservation FoundationACPET (Australian Council for Private Education and Training)Australian Institute of Management SAAustralian National UniversityAUT UniversityAYCC (Australian Youth Climate Coalition)

BBankmecuBeovista Pty LtdBiniris (Aust) Pty Ltd

CCatalyst NZCellopark AustraliaCentral Institute of TechnologyChallenger Institute of TechnologyCharles Sturt UniversityChisholm Institute of TAFEChristchurch Polytechnic Institute of Technology CPITClimate FriendlyCQUniversity MelbourneCurtin University

DDalkiaDeakin UniversityDepartment of Industry, Innovation, Science, Research and Tertiary EducationDept of the Premier and Cabinet

Do Something!Durrack Institute of TechnologyDyson

EEastern Institute of TechnologyEcocreativeEcoPortalEcosave Pty LtdEdith Cowan UniversityEnerNOCEnergeticsEngineers Without Borders AustraliaEnvisiESD Consulting / EAUC

FFairly EducatedFederation University FlexicarFlinders UniversityFuji Xerox Australia Pty Ltd

GGordon Institute of TAFEGriffith UniversityGreat Soutern Institute of TechnologyGreen Cross AustraliaGreensenseGreensteps

IIntelligent Pathways InterfaceFLOR Pty LtdImpact Sustainability

JJames Cook University

KKeepCup

LLa Trobe University

MMacquarie UniversityMassey UniversityMelboourne PolytechnicMonash UniversityMojarraModels of Sucess and Sustainability (MOSS)

NNational Centre for Sustainability

OOffice for Learning and TeachingOrigin EnergyOtago Polytechnic

PPangolin AssociatesPlymouth University (UK)

QQueensland University of Technology

RRMIT University

SSITA AustraliaSouthern Cross UniversityState University of Malang, IDSustainability VictoriaSwinburne University of Technology

TTasTAFETAFE NSW - North Coast InstituteTAFE NSW - Northern Sydney InstituteTAFE NSW - Sydney InstituteTAFE NSW - Western Sydney Institute

TAFE SA RegionalTAFE Queensland East CoastTertairy Access Group (TAG)The Australian Greens PartyThe University of AucklandThe University of New South WalesThe University of QueenslandTropical Norther Queensland Institute of TAFE

UUnitec Institute of TechnologyUniversity of AdelaideUniversity of Canberra University of CanterburyUniversity of MelbourneUniversity of NewcastleUniversity of QueenslandUniversity of South AustraliaUniversity of Southern QueenslandUniversity of SydneyUniversity of TasmaniaUniversity of Technology, SydneyUniversity of the Sunshine CoastUniversity of WaikatoUniversity of Western SydneyUniversity of WollongongUTS Students’ Assocation

VVictoria UniversityVictoria University of Wellington

WWaite Campus Childrens CentreWodonga TAFE

ZZero Waste SA

Conference Delegate OverviewAn overview of ACTS conference delegate institutions and participating organisations from the past four years:

Working with the audience...

We encourage all our sponsors and exhibitors to think and act sustainably while taking part in the ACTS conference. We take this very seriously and work closely with the conference venue.

Please view our sustainability ethos on the ACTS website for ways we can help ensure you get the most out of the conference.

Not seen a package to suit you?

Contact us to discuss your needs...

Sue Hopkinssue.hopkins@acts.asn.au0405 564 755

Rhiannon Chamberlainr.chamberlain@acts.asn.au0404 178 088

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Our marketing methods to maximise brand recognition for sponsors include:

• ACTS organisational & conference websites

• Direct emailing

• Promotional PR

• Social media

• Media coverage via press releases and articles

Sponsorship Terms and ConditionsSponsors submit this application in understanding and agreement that:

• Australasian Campuses Towards Sustainability (herein referred to as “ACTS”) reserves the right to judge the appropriateness of any sponsorship applicant and to decline sponsorship if the organisation is in any respect deemed unsuitable as a sponsor.• Sponsorship places will be offered on a first-come first-served basis, subject to the above condition, upon ACTS receiving the completed ‘Application to Sponsor’ form. Sponsorship places will be not reserved or withheld from other interested parties until ACTS receives this completed application form.• Sponsorship places will be confirmed in writing along with an invoice for payment (please note the Australian Good and Services Tax (GST) at 10% is applicable to all packages outlined in this propsectus). Sponsor applicants must adhere to the payment terms of the invoice, as sponsorship will not become effective until agreed payment has been received. If agreed payment has not been received according to the terms of the invoice, ACTS reserves the right to offer your requested sponsor package to another organisation.• All cancellations of sponsorship must be received in writing to ACTS at info@acts.asn.au. Refunds will be issued, minus 30% of the package cost if cancellation is received by the 01/09/2015. After this deadline no refunds will be issued.• Sponsorship monies contribute to the successful planning and promotion of the ACTS conference in addition to subsidising the costs of management, communication, invited speakers, programme, publications etc. Sponsorship monies are not expected on any entertainment incurred which is incidental to the activities of the conference and, on this basis, sponsorship monies are tax deductible.• Sponsorship exposure and acknowledgement is facilitated by credits on the conference pages of the ACTS website and the ACTS Conference website.• Provision of banners and any other promotional material is the responsibility of the Sponsor.• Colour reproductions will, when printed, be as close to the specified colour as practical.• Information provided in the sponsorship prospectus is correct at the time of going to print. The conference organisers reserve the right to amend existing unsold sponsorship or add additional sponsorship packages as required without notice to confirmed sponsors and exhibitors. • Once sponsorship has been confirmed, further logistics will be available and confirmed with the venue. All bump in, bump out times and venue specific requirements will be made available as early as possible.• Deadline of content for entry into the ACTS conference delegate guide will be 01/10/2015.• Sponsors can receive the conference delegate list prior to the start of the conference (subject to completion this will be no earlier than 1 week prior to the conference and no later than the start of the week of the conference).

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APPLICATION TO SPONSOR To apply, please return this completed application form to:Rhiannon Chamberlain

Email: r.chamberlain@acts.asn.auPhone: +61 (0)404 178 088

Sponsor Details

Company Name

Website

Address

State Postcode

Contact Name

Phone ( ) Email

Sponsorship / Exhibitor Package

Please list the package/s that you would like to invest in:

Package: Value:

Package: Value:

Package: Value:

I have read and accept the Sponsorship Terms and Conditions (outlined on page 17)

Authorised by: Date:

Australasian Campuses Towards Sustainability (ACTS) is the sector champion for improving and promoting sustainability within further and higher education in Australasia.

Member led, we currently represent almost 90% of universities in Australia and New Zealand, as well as TAFE, RTO’s and polytechnics.

Interested in ACTS membership? Contact us today...

info@acts.asn.auwww.acts.asn.au | www.actsconference.com.au

Version 1 Published 15.04.2015 | This prospectus is subject to change