The 2nd International Diamond Cut Conference (IDCC-2) will be held at the Beau-Rivage Palace hotel in Lausanne, Switzerland from 22 to 25 March 2009.

This conference offers important sponsorship opportunities, providing your company with high-profile exposure among key decision-making delegates and representatives of leading bodies in the diamond industry.

As well as attracting international media coverage, sponsors will contribute towards achieving the conference goal, namely promoting informed debate on the current state of the diamond industry and improving its profitability.

We have developed a flexible model that offers a variety of sponsorship opportunities, but if these do not suit your needs we will be happy to discuss possible alternatives.

The options comprise Bronze, Silver and Gold conference sponsorships and the Boat Trip / Gala Dinner Sponsorship Package.

Bronze Sponsorship

1. Sponsor handouts/brochure in conference satchels
2. Prominent signage around conference room
   

   Company banners displayed in plenary room for the duration of the conference. The main IDCC-2 venue – the Sandoz Hall in the Beau-Rivage Palace hotel, Lausanne, Switzerland - is shown above. It offers a surface of 430 m2 (28 x 16 x 7 m) and accommodates 220 visitors.

3. Naming rights of one speaker

   You will have the opportunity at the commencement of presentations and round table sessions to say a few words about your company.

4. One complimentary full-time conference registration
5. A5-size advertising block in IDCC-2 Summary Book/ DVD/CD in delegates’ satchels
6. Video presentation
7. Reduction in cost of displaying new diamond cuts at the BaselWorld fair following IDCC-2
8. Acknowledgment of your sponsorship during conference opening and closing addresses
9. Logo on lectern, microphones and screen prior to all sessions

For Bronze Level only: sponsorship of Poster Session

COST €20,000, excl. VAT / Availability: 1 place

Silver Sponsorship

as for Bronze, plus

1. Naming rights of one key speaker or two other speakers
2. Three complimentary full-time conference registrations
3. Company logo and/or name displayed prominently in printed and/or electronic material (registration brochure, conference itinerary and proceedings)
4. A4-size advertising page in IDCC-2 Summary Book/DVD/CD in delegates’ satchels

For Silver Level only: signage in foyer area

COST €30,000, excl. VAT / Availability: 1 place

Gold Sponsorship

as for Silver, plus

1. Naming rights of the expert panel for the round tables
2. Company logo and/or name on outside of conference satchels and notepads.
   

   These satchels are not only highly visible throughout the conference, they are also kept by attendees.

3. Five complimentary full-time conference registrations
4. Two A4-size advertising pages in IDCC-2 Summary Book/DVD/CD in delegates’ satchels
5. Logo on lectern, microphones and screen prior to all sessions

For Gold Level only: Display space in the main hotel corridor (subject to availability)

COST €50,000, excl. VAT / Availability: 1 place

Boat Trip / Gala Dinner Sponsorship Package

On the second evening of the conference (Monday 23rd March) guests will enjoy an aperitif during a paddle steamer cruise on Lake Geneva before being welcomed for dinner at the ancient Chillon Castle.

The Chateau de Chillon is a mediaeval fortress situated near Montreux on the shores of Lake Geneva. This monument has over 1,000 years of history and has inspired such famous artists and writers as Jean-Jacques Rousseau, Victor Hugo and Lord Byron.

Your company can participate in the Boat Trip/Gala Dinner sponsorship, which will include signage on the boat, in the castle reception room, and in the venue for the Gala Dinner.

COST €26,000, excl. VAT / Availability: 1 place

Summary of Sponsorship Levels

Level of Sponsorship	Bronze €20,000	Silver €30,000	Gold €50,000	Boat Trip and Gala Dinner €26,000
Sponsor handouts/brochure in conference satchels
Prominent signage around conference room
Naming rights of	expert panel for the round tables	1 key or 2 other speakers	1 speaker
Complementary full-time registrations	5	3	1
Advertising block in IDCC-2 Summary Book/DVD/ CD in delegates’ satchels	2 A4-size	1 A4-size	1 A5-size
Video Presentations
Reduction in cost of displaying new diamond cuts at the BaselWorld fair following IDCC-2
Acknowledgment of your sponsorship during conference opening and closing addresses
Logo on lectern, microphones and screen prior to all sessions
Sponsorship of Poster Session
Signage in foyer area
Company logo and/or name in printed and/or electronic material (registration brochure, conference itinerary and proceedings)
Company logo and/or name on outside of conference satchels and notepads
Logo on lectern, microphones and screen prior to all sessions
Display space in the main hotel corridor (subject to availability)
Boat/Gala Dinner
Acknowledgement at dinner, signage on boat, dinner venue and on tables

Becoming a Sponsor

Key dates

Sponsorship allocation opens:		1 May 2008
Sponsorship application closes:		30 November 2008
Payment due:		31 January 2009
Conference:		22-25 March 2009

Application

If you would like to become a sponsor of the 2nd International Diamond Cut Conference, please complete the attached application form.

As sponsorship places are limited, submitting an application form does not automatically guarantee acceptance as a conference sponsor. You will be contacted by an Organising Committee member regarding your acceptance as sponsor.

Sponsorship agreement

Once you have been accepted as sponsor, a written sponsorship agreement specifying the terms and conditions of the sponsorship will be sent to you. This should be signed and returned to the Organising Committee.

A final signed copy of the sponsorship agreement will be returned to you. Following this, we would ask that you send details of your staff members who will be present at the conference.

As a rule, substantial advertising material, such as banners, flags, etc., will be provided by the sponsor. However, if necessary, the Organising Committee could arrange manufacture of the material on behalf of the sponsor, at the sponsor’s expense and after agreement with the latter.

Payment

We will include an invoice stating the total amount due with the sponsorship agreement. Payments must be made within 30 days of invoice date.

Sponsorship Application Form

To apply please use the Sponsor Application Form which can be completed electronically. Please fax the completed form to Garry Holloway on +61 3 9836 3802 or email to cut.conference@octonus.ch