Innovation and Inclusion Women at the Forefront of STEM Hosted by the Association for Women in Science SPONSORSHIP
Innovation and Inclusion: Women at the Forefront of STEM The Association for Women in Science is excited to present an innovative lineup of industry and academic leaders in STEM for our Annual Summit and Awards Ceremony at the Bently Reserve in San Francisco this April 25, 2018. This event gathers over 200 of the most influential leaders in science and technology to further conversation, connect powerful ideas, recognize our awardees accomplishments, and celebrate women in STEM. The AWIS Innovation Summit delivers a thought-provoking and relevant program that consists of corporate presentations, panel debates and stimulating dialogue on the successes and challenges corporations and institutions face when trying to foster and build innovative workplaces in the STEM fields. Other Innovation Summit features include: Opportunity to network and discuss how to make real change happen with industry executives and academic leaders Evidence-based employee and executive leadership solutions Target Audience: Executive leadership in academia, technology, biotech, and other STEM industries Why Companies Attend: Meet one-on-one with STEM industry leaders. Get the pulse on the latest trends in the STEM industry from the most influential scientists in their field. Showcase your company story in presentations to potential partners and other industry leaders. Network in an intimate setting alongside peers and the most innovative voices in STEM. 2
2018 Advisory Committee President Bahija Jallal, PhD Executive Vice President of AstraZeneca and Head of MedImmune President Elect Susan Windham-Bannister, PhD Managing Director, Biomedical Innovation Advisors, LLC, and President and CEO, Biomedical Growth Strategies, LLC Robert Powell, PhD Professor of Chemical Engineering and Materials Science and of Food Science and Technology, University of California Davis Pamela Marrone, PhD CEO and Founder, Marrone Bio Innovations, Inc. Vasudev Bailey, PhD SVP Enterprise, Quid and Venture Partner, ARTIS Ventures Ann Lee-Karlon, PhD Senior Vice President, Portfolio Management and Opertions at Genentech Patricia Bartlett Acting Assistant Secretary for Education and Access, Smithsonian Sangeeta Bhatia, M.D., PhD Professor, MIT Jennifer Blum, PhD Astrophysicist/Research Staff Member for the Department of Defense April Burke President and Founder, Lewis-Burke Associates LLC Jean I. Feldman Head of Policy Office, Division of Institution and Award Support, Office of Budget, Finance and Award Management, National Science Foundation Sara Kenkare-Mitra, PhD Senior Vice President, Development Sciences, Genentech Wendy Mayer, MBA Vice President Strategy, Pfizer Innovative Health Pamela McCauley, PhD Professor, Department of Industrial Engineering and Management Systems, University of Central Florida David Ruth Executive Director Emeritus, Elsevier Foundation Gillian Small, PhD Provost and Senior VP for Academic Affairs, Fairleigh Dickinson University Elizabeth L. Travis, PhD Associate Vice President, Women Faculty Programs; Mattie Allen Fair Professor in Cancer Research; and Professor in the Department of Experimental Radiation Oncology, Division of Radiation Oncology, The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center 3
Benefits Number Available Exclusive Signage and/or Recognition on our Summit Website Advertisement throughout Summit and Dinner on all Materials and Signage Table with 10 Tickets VIP Designation and Placard Guaranteed Speaking Opportunity AWIS National Membership Presenting Sponsor Patron Sponsor Collaborating Sponsor Supporting Sponsor Sponsorship Packages 5 1 5 4 7 5 2 Sold out Two Benefactor Level Two Patron Level Two Sustaining Level One Sustaining Level Advertise in the Program Book Item for the Gift Bag Additional Opportunities to Support women in STEM 12 10 Table Top Display at the Reception and Dinner 3 Sponsored Wine Bar 1 Sponsored Dessert Buffet 1 Sponsorship availability subject to change. Last updated: December 12, 2017 4
Sponsorship Opportunities Presenting Sponsor $25,000 Opportunity to showcase your corporation s expertise as a speaker at the Summit Reserved VIP Table (10 tickets) in front of the room at the Awards Dinner Increased visibility for the company through logo placement and advertising in the program and other AWIS publications Two Benefactor Level $1,000 AWIS Memberships Patron Sponsor $15,000 Reserved VIP Table (10 tickets) at the AWIS Awards Dinner Increased visibility for the company through logo placement and half-page ad in the program Two Patron Level $500 AWIS Memberships Collaborating Sponsor $10,000 Reserved table (10 tickets) at the at the AWIS Awards Dinner Increased visibility for the company through logo placement and quarter-page ad in the program Two Sustaining Level $250 AWIS Memberships Supporting Sponsor $5,000 (Sold Out) Reserved table (10 tickets) at the AWIS Awards Dinner Increased visibility for the company through a listing in the program One Sustaining Level $250 AWIS Membership 5
Additional Opportunities to Support AWIS Advertising in the program books for Summit and Awards Dinner from $500 Advertise your organization or congratulate an award recipient (Full page ad $2,500, half page ad $1,500, Quarter page ad $1,000, Logo only $500). Tabletop displays at the reception and mixer $2,500 Showcase a recent innovation, your organization, or a product at one of four table top displays. Guests will mingle around your organization s centerpiece throughout the afternoon reception and dessert buffet sessions. Gift bags: Items with your logo for the summit and/or dinner from $500 Increase your brand recognition and deliver your product or logo to our audience as an addition to our gift bags. Sponsored Wine Bar $3,000 Provide maximum visibility to your brand name throughout the evening at the wine bar. Sponsored Dessert Buffet $3,000 Your brand name will be visible to all guests as they walk around and partake of the elaborate dessert buffet. 6
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About AWIS The Association for Women in Science (AWIS) is a global network with 80 grassroots chapters and affiliates connecting more than 100,000 professionals in STEM with members, allies and supporters worldwide. Founded in 1971, AWIS is the leading organization dedicated to driving excellence in STEM by achieving equity and full participation of women in all disciplines and across all employment sectors. Our Demographics Other 23% Academia 24% Students & Post-Doctoral Fellows 24% Senior Career 19% Non-profit 12% Industry 21% Early Career 21% Mid-Career 29% Government 20% Social & Behavioral Sciences 4% Physical Sciences 6% Other 12% Medical Sciences 12% Engineering 8% Earth/Atmospheric/ Ocean Sciences 5% Chemistry 9% Computer Science 3% Biological Science 41% 8
For more information on sponsoring the summit, please contact: Lori Devine Business Development (202) 588-8175 ext. 209 devine@awis.org Joseph Mouzon Chief Strategic Investment Officer (415) 902-4239 joseph@awis.org