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Sponsorship Opportunities
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Established in 1983 as the first U.S. retailing center in a business school, the Center for Retailing Studies is one of the nation’s leading academic institutions dedicated to education, research, and service to retailers. Thousands of students have graduated from our program to become the next generation of leaders in retail.
CENTER FOR RETAILING STUDIES
We are proud to host the premier industry-focused retailing conference by a Tier 1 academic institution in the country. The annual Retailing Summit serves the retailing industry by providing cutting-edge knowledge, high-value networking opportunities, and practical business solutions.
RETAILING SUMMIT
The Retailing Summit attracts a diverse audience of retailers and decision makers with executives from established brands; including brick-and-mortar and online companies, specialty retailers, major grocery chains, and more.
WHO ATTENDS
DATES Thursday, October 8th & Friday, October 9th, 2020
LOCATION Westin Galleria13340 Dallas ParkwayDallas, TX 75240
CONTACT Andrew VernonWork - 979.845.5848Cell - [email protected]
CONFERENCE DETAILS
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BENEFITS OF SPONSORSHIP• Engaging with key industry thought leaders • Networking with companies from across the industry• Exposure on multiple channels (print, digital, social media)• Collaborating with Texas A&M University and Mays Business School,
the leading retailing education institution in the country• Supporting the retail leaders of tomorrow
PLATINUM LEVEL | $15,000+
GOLD LEVEL | $12,500
• Invitation to host a breakout session on Thursday, October 8th - Content will be mutually agreed upon- Speaker proposal requested on submission
• 4 conference registrations ($3,180 value)• Full-page color advertisement in the program booklet (8.5 x 11 in.)• Recognition on all conference print and digital promotional
SILVER LEVEL | $10,000
• Choose from sponsoring: 1. Breakfast on Thursday or2. Networking Reception on Thursday or3. Breakfast on Friday
• Introduce a speaker from the main stage• 3 conference registrations ($2,385 value)• Half-page color advertisement in the program booklet (8.5 x 5.5 in.)• Recognition on all conference print and digital promotional
* Sponsors at these levels may also distribute print collateral or other branded items on seat chairs or tables at their select breakout session, meal or reception
• Sponsor main conference luncheon on Thursday, October 8th
• 5 conference registrations ($3,975 value)• Opportunity to introduce speaker or highlight company from the stage• Full-page color advertisement in the program booklet (8.5 x 11 in.)• Recognition on all conference print and digital promotional
ADDITIONAL OPPORTUNITIES
CONFERENCE WIFI - $6,000 - Customized login and password with logo placement to promote your company - Includes 3 conference registrations ($2,385 value)
MORNING NETWORKING BREAK - $5,000 - 2 available (Thursday & Friday) - Includes recognition on stage and signage at the event - Includes 2 conference registrations ($1,590 value)
REGISTRATION - $7,000 - Co-branded notepad (provided by the Center for Retailing Studies) - Includes 4 conference registrations ($3,180 value)
WELCOME BAG - $5,000 - Co-branded (provided by the Center for Retailing Studies) - Includes 2 conference registrations ($1,590 value)
• Between 2-4 full conference registrations ($795 value each)• Quarter-page color advertisement in the program booklet (4.25 x 5.5 in.)• Recognition on all conference print and digital promotional
All bronze level partners will receive:
CONFERENCE MOBILE APP - $6,000 - Customized logo placement to promote your company - Includes 3 conference registrations ($2,385 value)
AFTERNOON NETWORKING TABLE - $6,000 - 6 available - Includes recognition on stage and signage at the event - Includes 3 conference registrations ($2,385 value)
BRONZE LEVEL | Varies
The Retailing Summit is the largest fundraising activity hosted by the Center for Retailing Studies. Proceeds from the event directly support retailing curriculum and leadership programs for business students at Texas A&M University who are passionately pursuing retail as a top career choice.
INVESTING IN THE FUTURE OF RETAILSTUDENT ENGAGEMENT| Varies
BREAKOUT SESSION - $7,500 - 1 available - Exclusive breakout session with students - A/V is not provided - Includes 2 conference registrations ($1,590 value)
THURSDAY STUDENT LUNCH - $5,000 - 1 available - Includes 3 conference registrations ($1,590 value)
FRIDAY STUDENT BREAKFAST - $5,000 - 1 available - Includes 3 conference registrations ($1,590 value)
• Up to 3 full conference registrations ($795 value each)• Quarter-page color advertisement in the program booklet (4.25 x 5.5 in.)• Recognition on all conference print and digital promotional
All student partners will receive:
Inspiring the Future of Retail
Up to 20 of Texas A&M’s top retail students will attend the conference. Interested partners may select one of the following ways to engage:
LeAnn Percivill ‘202020 NRF Foundation
Next Generation Scholarship winner
Madison Nicole Robinson ‘20Founder of FishFlops
2017 Retailing Summit presenter2020 Women In Toys Rising Star Award
retailingsummit.org
COMPANIES THAT HAVE ATTENDED
THANK YOU2019 RETAILING SUMMIT SPONSORS
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We understand that the Sponsorship Package checked below entitles us to all benefits listed, and that by signing this document we are making a firm commitment to participate and that no refunds will be given should we cancel our participation.
We further understand that payment in full is due 30 days from receipt of invoice. Sponsorships can be paid via check (payable to Texas A&M Foundation - Center for Retailing Studies) or credit card (3% card surcharge).
Since Texas A&M University is a non-profit, educational institution, your company will receive a tax receipt for its sponsorship, less fair market value of goods received, such as included registration passes.
To confirm participation as a sponsor of the 2020 Retailing Summit, to be held October 8-9 at the Westin Galleria Hotel in Dallas, Texas, please complete the form below:
COMMITMENT TO PARTICIPATE
Please return this page and any questions to:
Lauren OsborneAssistant Director, Center for Retailing Studies
979.845.0815 | [email protected] | retailingsummit.org
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SPONSORSHIP LEVEL + DESCRIPTION
YOUR NAME / PRIMARY CONTACT
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