The Coatings for Africa Symposium and Exhibition has grown from strength to strength ever since it was first held at the Champagne Sports Resort in the Drakensberg in October 2004. Held once every two years, it has grown from 260 delegates in 2004 to 330 in 2006 and 350 in 2008. An even higher attendance is expected on 15-17th September 2010 and registration will open soon.

This is the only event that brings together the South African Paint Industry and its raw material suppliers in a combined symposium and exhibition. The event is organised jointly by two associations’ viz. OCCA (Oil and Colour Chemists Association) and SAPMA (South African Paint Manufacturers Association). Speakers of both local and international standing and reputation will help draw the decision-makers in the paint and allied industries together at this scenic venue.

Exhibitors will be encouraged by the attendance and enthusiasm of delegates at both the 2006 and 2008 events. One of the main reasons for the success of the exhibition was the fact that it is set up in such a way that the exhibitors are guaranteed maximum exposure.

A Golf tournament is arranged for the 15th September 2010 at the Champagne Sports Resort highly acclaimed golf course. The quality of the course together with the majestic backdrop of the Drakensberg ensures a fully-booked field with many attractive prizes up for grabs. There are various sponsorship opportunities available for companies to consider, both at the golf and the symposium itself.

Papers presented will provide delegates with information and opportunities to address the challenges facing the paint industry.

This biennial event is also the primary opportunity to raise funds in support of the respective Association’s education and training initiatives. Education and Training are key elements of the Associations raison d'être and objective of ensuring that the South African coatings industry maintains “World Class” standards of technical proficiency. To this end we are offering a number of sponsorship packages (see attached) which we urge you to consider in support of these initiatives.

Sponsorship Packages

DIAMOND SPONSORSHIP (Limited to one sponsor)

• Pre-eminent branding on all symposium material and at the event. Including a one page advertisement in the programme; company logo on slides; symposium venue stage branding and branding at the entrance to the venue
• Presentation of the best paper award
• Four (4) delegate passes to the symposium including meals and accommodation
• The above 4 delegates invited to attend all social activities, including golf.
• 3 x Exhibition Stands (3m x 2m each) with first choice in position
• Company Insert into delegate packs
• R 91 200.00 including VAT

PLATINUM SPONSORSHIP (Limited to two sponsors)

• Half page advertisement in the programme; company logo on slides.
• Three (3) delegate passes to the symposium including meals and accommodation
• The above 3 delegates invited to attend all social activities, including golf
• 1 x Exhibition stand (3m x 2m each)
• Sponsor delegates invited to attend all symposium & social activities
• Insert into delegate packs
• R 57 000.00 including VAT

GOLD SPONSORSHIP (Limited to four sponsors) 

• Half page advertisement in the programme; company logo on slides.
• One (1) delegate pass to the symposium including meals and accommodation
• Sponsor delegates invited to attend all social activities, including golf
• 1 x Exhibition Stand (3m x 2m)
• Insert into delegate packs
• R 34 200.00 including VAT

SPONSORSHIP OPPORTUNITIES

Morning Tea Catering

• Sponsorship of morning tea and coffees for delegates.
• Branding & marketing material displayed at morning tea.
  (2 morning tea breaks available for sponsorship at R 6 000.00 each)
• R6 000.00

Lunch Catering

• Sponsorship of lunch for delegates.
•  Branding & marketing material displayed at lunch.
  (2 lunches available for sponsorship at R 12 000.00 each)
• R12 000.00

Afternoon Tea Catering

• Sponsorship of afternoon tea and coffees for delegates
• Branding and marketing material displayed at afternoon tea.
  (2 afternoon tea breaks available for sponsorship at R 6 000.00 each)
• R6 000.00

Pens

• Sponsorship of pens for delegates
• Sponsors one colour logo branding on pens
• 450 pens to be supplied by the Symposium Organizing Committee
• R5 000.00

Notebooks

• Sponsorship of notebooks for delegates
• Sponsors one colour logo branding on notebooks
• 450 notebooks to be supplied by the Symposium Organizing Committee
• R10 000.00

Lanyards

• Sponsorship of lanyards for delegates
• Sponsors one colour logo branding on lanyards
• 450 lanyards to be supplied by the Symposium Organizing Committee
• R10 000.00 

Delegate Bags

• Sponsorship of bags for delegates
• Sponsors logo and symposium branding on bag.
• Pull up banner at registration area and logo on housekeeping slide.
• Style of bag (450 units) to be approved by Symposium Organizing Committee.
• R60 000.00 

Conference Bag Inserts

• Insert a leaflet or information brochure into all symposium bags.
• Material must be provided by sponsors. 
• R10 p/insert

• Sponsorship of the delegate programme
• Final programme will be inserted in all delegates symposium bags
• 1 page for sponsor advertising, pull up banner at registration area and logo on housekeeping slides.
• R20 000.00 
  

Welcome Reception

• Sponsorship of the Welcome Reception 
• Full rights to Brand Welcome Reception venue
• 5 minute speech at the reception, mention in programme and an exhibition stand of 3m x 2m.
• R15 500.00

Gala Dinner – Shared/Exclusive

• Shared sponsorship of the gala dinner
• This package is limited to 2 sponsors and includes full rights to brand room and a mention in the programme

• R25 000.00 per shared sponsor.
• R50 000.00

Symposium Advertisement

• The symposium and exhibition will be advertised in various industry related journals and magazines.
• In sponsoring a full page colour advert, your company or organizations logo and details will be included in the advertisement.
• R10 000.00 

Other items available for sponsorship:

•  Wines for the gala dinner
•  Gifts for speakers
•  Proceedings CD for all delegates
•  Golf Prizes

Exhibition

The symposium will also include a limited exhibition component for industry to exhibit their products and services. The Symposium Organizing Committee will ensure that sufficient time for viewing is given for the delegates to interact with the exhibitors.  We urge those companies that are interested in exhibiting to contact the symposium secretariat early, as space will be sold on a first come first serve basis. 

The Exhibitor package includes:

• 1 x 3m by 2m Exhibition Stand ( Octonorm shell scheme walls )
• Fascia with company name
• 1x plug point
• 2 x spotlights
• 1 x trestle table and 2 chairs
• Listing in the programme or exhibitor listing document
• R6 270.00

All above costs quoted include VAT at 14% unless stated otherwise.

All sponsorship packages and opportunities are subject to negotiation and discussion with the Organizing Committee.

For further information please contact the Symposium Secretariat:

The Conference Company

Deidre Hancke-Haysom (Project Manager)

Telephone:        + 27 31 303 9852

Fax:                   + 27 31 303 9529

Email:

deidre@confco.co.za

nina@confco.co.za