2022 ElevateAEC Sponsorship Prospectus

2022 ElevateAEC Sponsorship Prospectus

SPONSORSHIP PROSPECTUS

Location: Green Valley Ranch Resort, Las Vegas, NV Date: September 14-16, 2022

ELEVATE THE INDUSTRY • 800.466.6275 • zweiggroup.com SPONSORSHIP CONTACT: Shirley Che at [email protected]

What is the ElevateAEC Conference?

The industry’s premier experience to connect global leaders, solve industry issues, present next practices, and celebrate the most successful firms in the built environment, Zweig Group’s annual ElevateAEC conference is the largest gathering of award-winning AEC firms, making it the industry’s most comprehensive business conference for leaders and aspiring leaders of AEC firms in the US. The 2022 ElevateAEC Conference & Awards Gala will take place on Sept 14-16 in Las Vegas, NV, presenting the highest level of curated thought leadership, numerous networking opportunities, and the iconic black- tie awards gala celebrating all our 2022 winners of the Hot Firm List, Best Firms to Work For, Marketing Excellence, Rising Stars, Top New Ventures, and the Jerry Allen Courage in Leadership Award, and more!

Schedule Overview (subject to change) Wednesday September 3, 2022 (6:00pm-7:30pm) Welcome Reception

Thursday September 4, 2022 (All Day) State of the Industry Kick-Off Keynote Breakouts Lunch Breakouts - Break -

Awards Gala

Friday September 5, 2022 (9:30am-1:00pm) Brunch & Keynote Networking Roundtables Breakouts Closing Keynote

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Attendee Demographics:

Attendee Profiles 77% Average revenue growth 60% Average growth in firm size 67% C-Suite/Principals 100+ Firms in attendance 250 Attendees in 2021

Top Markets 52% Multi-discipline 23% Civil Engineering 9% Environmental Service 8% Architecture

Why Sponsor the ElevateAEC Conference & Awards Gala?

The highest profile conference and awards gala in the industry, the ElevateAEC Conference & Awards Gala gets the attention of thousands of AEC firm leaders all across the nation. This is the perfect event that is wide-reaching, and yet intimate. Sponsors are recognized and exposed to over 44,000 subscribers across all the Zweig Group platforms; while having the opportunity to make intimate one-on-one connections during the conference. Our attendees are a collection of engaged and passionate industry leaders who are invested in the industry’s future, and are looking for channels to collaborate with like- minded leaders to ensure the success and growth of not just for their own firms, but for the industry as a whole. Sponsoring this conference and gala is the best way to gain access to these movers and shakers of AEC.

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Sponsorship Opportunities Side-by-Side

Naming rights to the Awards Gala on all print and digital marketing & advertising materials Naming rights to ElevateAEC Conference on all print and digital marketing & advertising materials 60-minute breakout session on topics of your choice/specialty Up to 10-minutes speaking opportunity at sponsored session Inclusion in a "Thank You" ad in C+S Magazine Elevate issue, AND to place any ad in the same issue Profile in one issue of TZL Complimentary registration to ElevateAEC Conference & Awards Gala Sponsor ship Benefits Cost

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Company co-branded with ZG at Photo & Video Booth Company co-branded with ZG on Gala Step & Repeat backdrop Company logo on all signage throughout the Conference Live links to company website from conference page

Sponsor booths

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Sponsorship Opportunity Details: Conference Presenting Sponsor $20,000 An exclusive opportunity to the be the title sponsor of the ElevateAEC Conference BENEFITS INCLUDE:

Š Full attendee list HOLD

Š Two (2) complimentary registration to the Conference

Š Naming rights to the event in all marketing materials & signage “2022 ElevateAEC Conference presented by Your Company” Š Up to 10-minute speaking opportunity at Thursday’s Keynote Session Š Full page ad in the Elevate issue of C+S Engineer Magazine (over 34,000 subscribers) Š Profile in one issue of The Zweig Letter (over 10,000 weekly readers)

Š Company logo on the Awards Gala Step & Repeat backdrop

Š Company logo on all signage throughout the Conference

Š Live link to company website from conference website

Š Sponsor booth on Conference floor

Black Tie Awards Gala Presenting Sponsor $20,000

Arguably the most anticipated event at the conference, the iconic black- tie Awards Gala draws in more attendees than the conference itself each year. Join the most successful AEC firms on the red carpet for an evening of entertainment, fine dining and lots of celebration, as we recognize the 2022 award winners. This is an exclusive opportunity. BENEFITS INCLUDE:

Š Full attendee list SOLD OUT

Š Naming rights to the black-tie event in all marketing materials and signage “2022 ElevateAEC Awards Gala presented by Your Company” Š Full page ad in the Elevate issue of C+S Engineer Magazine (over 34,000 subscribers) Š Profile in one issue of The Zweig Letter (over 10,000 weekly readers) Š Two (2) complimentary registration to the ElevateAEC Conference & Awards Gala in Denver

Š Company logo on the Awards Gala Step & Repeat backdrop Š Company logo on all signage throughout the Conference and Awards Gala

Š Live link to company website from conference website

Š Sponsor booth on Conference floor

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Sponsorship Opportunity Details:

Wednesday Evening Welcome Reception Sponsor $10,000 Help us welcome all our conference guests from all around the nation as they check in to the conference on Wednesday evening at this come & go, open-bar & hors d’oeuvre reception. This is an exclusive opportunity.

BENEFITS INCLUDE: Š Company logo on beverage napkins at the welcome reception Š Half page ad in the Elevate issue of C+S Engineer Magazine (over 34,000 subscribers) Š One (1) complimentary registration to the ElevateAEC Conference & Awards Gala

Š Full attendee list

Š Company logo on all signage throughout the Conference

Š Live link to company website from conference website

Breakout Session Sponsor $10,000

An ElevateAEC Conference breakout session offers you an unique opportunity to engage with potential partners in a meaningful way. Speak on topics that help attendees leverage a new opportunity or solve a challenge. Speakers must apply to be considered for a time slot. Space is limited. BENEFITS INCLUDE:

Š Full attendee list

Š One (1) 60-minute breakout session with an engaged audience Š Half page ad in the Elevate issue of C+S Engineer Magazine (over 34,000 subscribers) Š One (1) complimentary registration to the ElevateAEC Conference & Awards Gala

Š Company logo on all signage throughout the Conference

Š Live link to company website from conference website

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Sponsorship Opportunity Details:

Thursday Lunch Sponsor $10,000

As the lunch sponsor, your company will have a 10-minute speaking opportunity during the lunch portion on the full day of the Conference, with a formal introduction by Zweig Group President/CEO Chad Clinehens. This is an exclusive opportunity. BENEFITS ALSO INCLUDE: Š Half page ad in the Elevate issue of C+S Engineer Magazine (over 34,000 subscribers) Š Full attendee list

Š Company logo on all signage throughout the Conference

Š One (1) complimentary registration to the ElevateAEC Conference & Awards Gala

Š Live link to company website from conference website

Photo & Video/GIF Booth Sponsor $10,000

The photo and video booth will allow attendees the opportunity to be photographed with their team members, and other industry peers in a more casual and playful setting; with access to the images instantly available on their mobile devices. This sponsorship level allows for the most real-time brand visibility. This is an exclusive opportunity.

BENEFITS ALSO INCLUDE: Š Company logo, co-branded with Zweig Group, on all the images and videos from the conference photo booth Š Half page ad in the Elevate issue of C+S Engineer Magazine (over 34,000 subscribers) Š One (1) complimentary registration to the ElevateAEC Conference & Awards Gala

Š Full attendee list

Š Company logo on all signage throughout the Conference

Š Live link to company website from conference website

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Contact Shirley Che at [email protected]

Sponsorship Opportunity Details:

Red Carpet “Step & Repeat” Sponsor $10,000 The official photo op of the ElevateAEC Conference & Awards Gala, this red carpet “step & repeat” is award winners’ favorite backdrop for team photos. This sponsorship level allows for the most timeless visibility.

BENEFITS ALSO INCLUDE: Š Company logo, co-branded with Zweig Group, on all the gala step & repeat backdrop Š Half page ad in the Elevate issue of C+S Engineer Magazine (over 34,000 subscribers) Š One (1) complimentary registration to the ElevateAEC Conference & Awards Gala

Š Full attendee list

Š Company logo on all signage throughout the Conference

Š Live link to company website from conference website

Friday Brunch Sponsor $10,000

As the Friday Brunch Sponsor, your company will have a 10-minute speaking opportunity during the brunch portion of the last day of the Conference, sending our guests off on a high note.

BENEFITS ALSO INCLUDE: Š Half page ad in the Elevate issue of C+S Engineer Magazine (over 34,000 subscribers) Š One (1) complimentary registration to the ElevateAEC Conference & Awards Gala

Š Company logo on all signage throughout the Conference

Š Live link to company website from conference website

Š Full attendee list

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Sponsorship Opportunity Details:

Exhibition Booth Sponsor $7,500

Exhibiting at ElevateAEC Conference is the most cost-effective way for an organization, large or small, to gain exposure in front of the nation’s leaders and future leaders in the AEC industry. Here is your chance to promote and introduce your product/service in a big way and reach the highest performing audience of architects and engineers in the nation.

Exhibition booth specs and details will be available as we get closer to event date, stay tuned for updates.

BENEFITS ALSO INCLUDE: Š One (1) booth on the conference floor. More details available soon, please stay tuned. Š One (1) complimentary registration to the ElevateAEC Conference & Awards Gala

Š Full attendee list

Š Company logo on all signage throughout the Conference

Š Live link to company website from conference website

Refreshment Sponsor $5,000

Refreshment sponsors will be recognized for fueling all the conference guests throughout the conference. SOLD OUT Š Full attendee list

BENEFITS INCLUDE: Š Company logo on beverage napkins at all the refreshment and coffee breaks Š One (1) complimentary registration to the ElevateAEC Conference & Awards Gala

Š Company logo on all signage throughout the Conference

Š Live link to company website from conference website

Customized Sponsor Packages If you can’t decide on which of the above sponsorship options to choose, or if you are interested in multiple options, please contact us to customize a sponsor package just for you! You can also add a sponsor booth to any of the options above; or feel free to send us any out-of-the-box ideas you might have, we are ready to help you make a lasting impression.

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Contact Shirley Che at [email protected]