Sponsorship Opportunities

& Exhibitor Packages

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5th July 2016

2The Big Bang North We

st is the

largest celebration of sc

ience,

technology, engineering

and

maths for school-aged y

oung

people in the North Wes

t region,

supported by an unprec

edented

and unparalleled collab

oration

between Government, b

usiness,

industry and the wider S

TEM

community.

We would love to invite y

ou to Play

Your Part at this years e

vent! In

2016, our third year of d

elivering Big

Bang North West, we ar

e delighted

to be back, bigger and

even better

than before.

We have a fantastic new

home at

The Exhibition Centre Liv

erpool; a

new purpose-built, state

-of-the-art

exhibitions venue, right o

n Liverpools

iconic waterfront. A cap

acity now for

up to 6,000 attendees w

ill enable us to

attract more schools from

right across

the region and engage

more of the

leading lights of our reg

ions business

and academic communi

ties to inspire the

next generation of STEM

experts.

Led by Engineering UK, a

nd in partnership

with the British Science

Association and

Young Engineers, the Big

Bang North West

is part of a portfolio of re

gional events, free

for schools to attend an

d held across the

UK regions, that link to t

he National Big Bang

event held annually eac

h March.

Contents

3 Introduction from Michelle Dow, MerseySTEM

4 Key Facts and Figures

6 Sponsorship Opportunities

8 Awards Information

10 Exhibitor Packages

3The Big Bang North We

st is the

largest celebration of sc

ience,

technology, engineering

and

maths for school-aged y

oung

people in the North Wes

t region,

supported by an unprec

edented

and unparalleled collab

oration

between Government, b

usiness,

industry and the wider S

TEM

community.

We would love to invite y

ou to Play

Your Part at this years e

vent! In

2016, our third year of d

elivering Big

Bang North West, we ar

e delighted

to be back, bigger and

even better

than before.

We have a fantastic new

home at

The Exhibition Centre Liv

erpool; a

new purpose-built, state

-of-the-art

exhibitions venue, right o

n Liverpools

iconic waterfront. A cap

acity now for

up to 6,000 attendees w

ill enable us to

attract more schools from

right across

the region and engage

more of the

leading lights of our reg

ions business

and academic communi

ties to inspire the

next generation of STEM

experts.

Led by Engineering UK, a

nd in partnership

with the British Science

Association and

Young Engineers, the Big

Bang North West

is part of a portfolio of re

gional events, free

for schools to attend an

d held across the

UK regions, that link to t

he National Big Bang

event held annually eac

h March.

At the Big Bang North We

st 2016,

young people will have

the

opportunity to experienc

e

hands-on activities and

inspiring

stage shows promoting

the range

of opportunities opened

up by

STEM subjects. Pupils wi

ll also have

the chance to show off

their own

achievements and succe

sses as

entrants of the National

Science and

Engineering Competition

, Premier

Awards or the Inspiratio

n Awards.

We are inviting you to P

lay Your Part

at the biggest celebratio

n of STEM in

the North West region b

y considering

the sponsorship opportu

nities and

exhibitor packages outli

ned here for

2016, though, if required

, these can be

adapted to suit your spe

cific wishes.

More about the event ca

n be found

at nearme.thebigbangf

air.co.uk/

North_West. Alternative

ly, to discuss

your involvement, pleas

e contact us

directly (contact details a

t the end of this

document).

We would be delighted

to partner with

you to make the Big Ban

g North West 2016

a huge success and we

look forward to

hearing from you.

So, how will you Play Yo

ur Part? We cant

wait to find out!

Michelle Dow

MerseySTEM Managing

Director

4The engineering sector generated 455.6 billion GDP for the UK,

thats 27.1% of the total UK GDP.

However we need many more engineers. Engineering companies are

projected to need 182,000 people with engineering skills each year to 2022.

This means we need to double the number of graduates and apprentices

entering the engineering industry.

Filling the demand for NEW engineering jobs will generate an additional

27 billion per year from 2022 to the UK economy this is equivalent to

building 1,800 schools or 110 hospitals!

The Situation...

Only around 4 in 10 11-14 year olds see a career in

engineering as desirable.

Of a cohort of 11 year olds, around one in five will

achieve a GCSE physics A*- C grade.

Of that group, only one in twenty five will obtain

physics A*- C grade A level.

Only one in fifty of that group will

obtain an engineering degree.

The Challenge...

Source of data and recommendations: The State of Engineering - Key Facts 2016 - Engineering UK *The Perkins Review; Sir John Perkins. Published by Department of Business, Innovation and Skills November 2013.

5We need to support teachers and careers advisors in

understanding the range of modern engineering roles,

career paths, and vocational jobs available in todays economy.

The Perkins Review* recommended that the most effective way for

business to address the STEM challenge is to coordinate activities through

Engineering UK initiatives such as the Big Bang events and the Tomorrows

Engineers programme.

And that high quality engineering engagement interventions and careers

inspiration is essential for 11-14 year olds, and should include at least one

engineering experience with an employer.

The Solution - PLAY YOUR PART...

9,500+200+

Schools engaged

76%of all attendees said that Big

Bang North West made careers in Science more desirable

75%of female attendees said that Big Bang North West

made careers in Technology more desirable

90%said The Big Bang North West was very enjoyable

or enjoyable

90%

Facts, Figures and Impact

of girls attending agreed that Big Bang North West showed

them that Engineering is suitable for girls and for boys

Attendees from across the region engaged

Source of evaluation data: Tomorrows Engineers feedback survey conducted independently at the Big Bang North West 2015.

All benefits of Gold package

plus the

following upgrades...

Extra Large exhibition spa

ce

Logo and full page feature

in Show Guide

Advice on schools outreach

and

engagement

Interview and case study

Sponsor and present one o

f the following

in your company name*

- NW Young Scientist of

The Year

- NW Young Engineer of

The Year

- NW STEM Club of The Ye

ar

PLATINUM Sponsor 7,000 (x 2 available)

*All packages can be adapted to suit individual needs

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Sponsorship Opportunities

All benefits of Platinum pack

age plus the

following upgrades ...

Bespoke exhibition space

Logo and inside cover fea

ture in

Show Guide

Sponsor and present all NS

EC Awards

First choice of sponsoring

one of the

following in your company n

ame

- NW Young Scientist of T

he Year

- NW Young Engineer of

The Year

- NW STEM Club of The Ye

ar

Logo featured on all even

t signage

Impact report

HEADLINE Sponsor 15,000 (x 1 available)

*Headline sponsor will be offered first choice on available options.

*All packages can be adapted to suit individual needs

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Sponsorship Opportunities

GOLD Sponsor 4,000 (x 4 available)

All of our Silver package plus the follo

wing

upgrades

Large exhibition space

Logo and a half page in Show Guide

Sponsor and present chosen Inspirat

ion Award

Case study of involvement

Freebies / Literature in Teacher dele

gate bags

SILVER Sponsor 2,500(x 8 available)

Double exhibition space

Logo and 100 words in Show Guide

Pre and post-event publicity

Literature / Freebies at Info Point

Event photography

Naming rights for the Show Stage

Visual branding options on stage

Logo and half page advert in

Show Guide

Pre and post-event publicity

SHOW STAGE Sponsor 5,000(x 1 available)

Sponsor and present

chosen Inspiration Award

Logo and mention in

Show Guide

Pre and post-event public

ityINSPIRATION AWARD Sponsor 1,000(x 6 available)

8Awards available to Sponsor

The National Science + Engineering Competition (NSEC) is an initiative of the Department for Business, Innovation and Skills, and is coordinated by the British Science Association in partnership with Young Engineers and The Big Bang. NSEC is open to all 11-18 year olds living in the UK and in full-time education and aims to recognise and reward young peoples achievements in STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering and Maths) project work.

There will be two streams; Science/Maths & Engineering/Technology - both streams will have Junior, Intermediate and Senior categories. Up to 15 finalists, as chosen by a team of expert judges, will be invited to present their projects at the national final, which will be held in March 2017.

Our Headline Sponsor would be invited to present all the NSEC awards in the final awards ceremony, feature in all press awards photographs and to send staff to assist with competition judging.

National Science and Engineering Competition (NSEC)

Inspiration AwardsWould you like to sponsor an award that has been specifically designed to reward skills and subject-knowledge relevant to you or your companys interests? Sponsoring an Inspiration Award is the ideal choice. Our Gold and Inspiration Award Sponsors are invited to name and present awards of their own.

The Inspiration Awards provide an additional opportunity for students entering NSEC to be rewarded for their efforts. Award categories can be created to accommodate Sponsors individual requirements.

Examples of Inspiration Award categories might include:

Sponsors of each Inspiration Award have the privilege of judging the students projects on the day (with advice and support on judging criteria offered by MerseySTEM) and then presenting their sponsored award at the final awards ceremony as well as featuring in official Inspiration Awards press photography.

Product Design Award

Maths Award

Science Award

Communications Award

Creativity Award

Team Work Award

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Our Headline and Platinum Sponsors will have the opportunity to select which of these three prestigious Premier Awards that they would like to sponsor, with our Headline Sponsors being offered first choice. Sponsors will then present their chosen prize in the final awards ceremony, feature in official awards press photography and have the privilege of sending staff to assist with competition judging on the day!

Premier Awards

Premier Awards

North West Young Scientist of the Year Award

North West Young Engineer of the Year Award

North West STEM Club of the Year Award

10

Exhibitor Packages

3 x 2m Shell Scheme stand1 x 6ft trestle (with cloth) and 2 x chairsBasic power supply

Basic

650

Please contact us to discuss your ideas and requirements then together well make it happen!

Free Build Packages and Bespoke Areas

POA

6 x 2m or 3 x 4m Shell Scheme Stand1 x 6ft trestle (with cloth) and 2 x chairsBasic power supply

Double

1150

9 x 2m Shell Scheme Stand2 x 6ft trestle (with cloth) and 4 x chairsBasic power supply

Large

1750

6 x 4m Shell Scheme Stand2 x 6ft trestle (with cloth) and 4 x chairsBasic power supply

Extra Large

2500

All power supplied as part of packages is basic only (suitable for one lap top or charger for example). Additional power can be ordered and purchased in advance as required. If your stand does not require power discounts may be available.

mechanical racehorse

Are you a charity, Not For Profit or Social Enterprise with a great idea for an inspiring, interactive stall but without the budget of a business? Dont worrytalk to us!

Get in touch with us to discuss as we have a limited number of subsidised and sponsored spaces available for the very best ideas.

Colleges, FE and HE Institutions get in touch as we have discounts available for you too.

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Extra Large

Absolutely loved it. It was

so well organised and laid

out, and the atmosphere

was so upbeat, fun and

had great energy!

We were blown away by the

wonderful exhibits and stalls! The

range of subjects was so diverse, and

there were so many interesting and

exciting things to see. We had no

idea it was going to be so inspiring

and enjoyable!

Big Bang North West 2015 included...

Call for activity

X 1

mechanical racehorse

X 1

plastic milking cow

X 1

goat, sheep and new-born chicks

X 2 X 12X 1

double decker zoo bus

+

viking long ship

Social MediaReach

Largest social media following of any regional Big Bang

A reach of 50,000 for the month of July 2015

Source of data: All MerseySTEM and Big Bang North West Twitter accounts and Facebook page. Plus national Big Bang Twitter and Facebook accounts posting about North West event news and sponsors.

Tim Wright Events and Engagement Manager MerseySTEM Ltd

Telephone: 0151 527 3823Mobile: 07759 441 835Email: tim@merseystem.co.uk

Twitter: @TBB_NorthWest

Website: nearme.thebigbangfair.co.uk/ North_West

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