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Hospice UK
Conference 2015
The Largest Annual Hospice Conference in the UK
Sponsorship, Exhibition and Branding Opportunities
November 10-12
ACC, Liverpool
We are delighted to offer you the
opportunity to be a sponsor and exhibitor
at the 2015 Hospice UK Conference.
The Hospice UK conference provides an opportunity for senior hospice
managers and trustees to showcase and share the wealth of good
practice and innovation at the heart of hospice care, reflecting on the
ways in which hospices are addressing new and ongoing challenges.
In 2015 the conference will be held at ACC, located in Liverpool’s iconic Albert
Dock and once again aims to provide the delegates – Over 750 hospice Chief
executives, Chairmen, Doctors, Finance, Fundraising Directors, Senior nursing
Staff – the opportunity to come together to share experiences and knowledge at
the UK’s largest national hospice care conference.
As an exhibitor and sponsor, you will have the opportunity to speak to the key
decision makers within the hospice community, enabling you to promote your
products or services to a highly relevant and receptive audience.
Why get involved?
Hospice UK conference is the key event in the UK hospice care calendar, providing
you with an exceptional opportunity to engage with over 750 professionals ranging
from chief execs, trustees, doctors, finance directors, directors of fundraising, clinical
leads, HR leads and many other disciplines.
It provides a platform for Hospice UK members to meet, learn, develop professionally and share
good practice and innovation.
Delegates visit the exhibition to be educated and informed about the latest products, services
and technological advancements, to network, and to increase their ability to provide an ever
better service for patients.
Why exhibit
• Meet prospective new customers
• Meet existing customers to strengthen relationships
• Meet and do business with fellow exhibitors
• Launch new products and services
• Capture new data to add to your customer databases
• Build company or brand awareness
• Use the show as a platform for other marketing activity
• Benefit from the show’s extensive marketing campaign
Collectively UK independent charitable hospices spend £330 million annually
on products and services.
2013 attendance
Chief exec
Chair/Trustee
Doctors
Executive clinical
Corporate role
Nurse
Social worker
Therapist/Spiritual advisor
Others including Finance/Fundraising/Policy/HR
12%
7%
7%
10%
9%
11%
2%
3%
39%
Who should
exhibit?
Marketing & PR
Publishing
Recruitment Services
Complementary Therapy
Book Recyclers
Skincare
Designers
Audio-visual
Recycling
Cost Management and Procurement
Pharmaceuticals
Fundraising CRM
Design and Print
Energy Services
Lone Worker Solutions
Mortuary & Funeral Services
Pressure Care Equipments
Architects
Insurance
Carrier Bags, Collection Sacks, Retail & Gift Packaging
HR Software
Credit Card Processing
Audit, Accountancy & Tax Services
Online & Offline Fundraising
Lottery Operators
Retail Profit Protection
Legal Services
Healthcare Equipment Specialist
Training providers
Waste Disposal
Patient Management Software
Property Services
Medical Equipment
Telecoms Solutions
IT Services
Gift Aid, EP0S & Tills
Infection Control
Catering Suppliers
Banking Services
Opportunities
for 2015
• Exhibiting • Sponsorship • Speaker • Networking/hospitality • Marketing • Email marketing
• Advertising and sponsored features on the dedicated ehospice.com website
Main
sponsor
Guaranteed speaking opportunity
Host a 60 minute educational workshop and you are guaranteed a platform
within the conference events programme to engage delegates on a topic and
with a speaker of your choice.
Package includes:
• Pre-conference association and branding – Brand logo featured prominently on all
conference marketing materials including website and conference app.
• Pre-conference delegate mailing including information about your workshop,
should you decide to lead one.
• Prime 5m x 2m (10Sq.M) exhibition stand included in cost of sponsorship, plus on-site
association and branding, company signage prominently positioned in auditorium with
logo on holding screens.
• Networking opportunity – three delegate passes for the conference with access to all
conference sessions.
• Delegate names supplied prior to the event.
• Delegate bag insert – one A4 printout or memory stick.
• Spotlight article with conference media partner www.ehospice.com/uk.
(includes banner advert).
• Two complimentary conference places for key clients or prospects.
Price: £18,000 plus VAT
Awards dinner/
drinks reception
Our Awards dinner/drinks reception provides sponsors with an excellent
environment in which to network with delegates and new contacts and set
foundations for future business relationships.
Package includes:
• Mention in opening remarks.
• Wine, canapés, soft drinks - waitress service.
• Exhibition space 3m x 2m (6Sq.M).
• Networking opportunity – Two delegates passes for the conference.
• Discounted additional delegate places.
• Free-standing client’s roll-up banners in drinks reception area.
• Branding on all conference materials including brochure, website and app.
• Website link on conference web pages.
• Two complimentary conference places for key clients or prospects.
• Delegate bag insert.
• Web advert on www.ehospice.com/uk for one month.
Price on application, please contact to discuss.
Pete Johnson 020 7520 8200 or p.johnson@hospiceuk.org
Speaker preview
sponsor
This dedicated lounge is provided for all conference speakers.
Presenters and speakers have access to a private lounge which gives them the
opportunity to prepare or relax away from the main halls
Package includes:
• 3m x 2m (6Sq.M) exhibition stand.
• Networking opportunity – Three delegates passes for the conference.
• Logo on the entrance to the speakers lounge.
• Sponsor’s company information to be displayed throughout the lounge (sponsor to supply).
• Data of all speakers sent to the sponsor after the event.
• Dedicated email acknowledgment of sponsors promoting the seminars and lounge.
• Sponsors logo to appear on all correspondence with speakers.
• Sponsors branding to appear in show guide on piece promoting the lounge.
• Opportunity to present branded gift to all speakers (sponsor to supply).
• Web advert on www.ehospice.com/uk for one month.
Price: £7,000 plus VAT
Exhibitor
options
Stand size
Price per stand
3x2 (6Sq.M)
£3,500 plus VAT
2x2 (4Sq.M)
£2,500 plus VAT
The stands are situated in the main delegate catering and seating area,
where delegates congregate for refreshments at all breaks, including lunch
and the welcome reception.
Pre-conference association and branding
• Company name listed in promotional programme of events.
• Company name featured on Hospice UK conference web pages and event app.
• Web advert on www.ehospice.com/uk for one month.
On-site association and branding
• Company branded exhibition space.
• Logo and 100 word company description featured in programme and conference app.
Networking opportunity
• Two delegate passes to attend the conference, which includes lunch and refreshments
including tea and coffee.
Increase your
brand awareness
Sponsorship opportunities
Wi-Fi sponsor
Get everyone connected as the official Hospice UK Wi-Fi sponsor.
As the sponsor you will receive the following benefits.
• Branded splash page.
• Branded directional signage in conference area (one sign).
• Recognition as official Wi-Fi sponsor on session room banners.
• Recognition as official Wi-Fi sponsor in session slides.
• Recognition and logo on event website.
Price on application, please contact to discuss.
Pete Johnson p.johnson@hospiceuk.org or 020 7520 8200
Hospice UK delegate bags
Upon arrival at the conference, each delegate receives an official ‘conference
delegate bag’. This is a highly visible opportunity to promote your product or service
as each delegate effectively becomes a walking advertisement for your company.
This package includes:
• Prominent branding on the front of the delegate bag, promotional insert into each bag
and branded sponsor acknowledgement in the show guide.
Price: £4,000 plus VAT
Delegate bag insert (leaflet or memory stick)
Ensures that your key messages reach every delegate by inserting your leaflet
or memory stick into each delegate bag (one insert up to A4 in size). There are
a limited amount of inserts allowed.
Price: £1,000 plus VAT
Hospice UK conference brochure advert
There are a limited number of full or half page colour adverts in the show guide.
Price: F/P £1,000 plus VAT, H/P £750 plus VAT
Delegate name badge/lanyard sponsor
Delegates must wear an official delegate
badge during their time at conference.
As delegate badge sponsor you will see
your brand travel throughout the event
during the day raising your organisation’s
profile as a leading supplier to the sector.
Price: £4,000 plus VAT
How
to book
Pre-order opens from Monday 2nd February
To book contact our Advertising and Sponsorship Manager:
Pete Johnson 020 7520 8200 or p.johnson@hospiceuk.org
www.hospiceuk.org 020 7520 8200
@hospiceuk /hospiceuk
Hospice UK, Hospice House, 34 – 44 Britannia Street, London WC1X 9JG
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