2019 Sponsorship Guide_0819

AIA Kansas
Annual Conference Sponsorship Guide

September 12-13, 2019
Drury Broadview Hotel, Wichita, KS

AIA Kansas

The Charter of the Kansas Chapter of the American Institute of Architects was granted on April 2, 1921. The
Chapter has also been known as the Kansas Society of Architects. Throughout our history, AIA Kansas
continues to provide our members with three basic benefits:

Education:​ hosting seminars, conferences, and workshops to educate our members of an evolving profession
Advocacy:​ providing the profession a voice before legislators and regulators, city and county councils, and
within allied organizations
Communication: ​promoting the profession and working within our communities to make them better by
design

Our Mission:​ The American Institute of Architects in Kansas is the voice of the architectural profession and a
resource for its members in service to society.

Our Vision:​ Driving positive change through the power of design.

Our nearly 700 architect members design and
manage projects, select products, contract vendors
and guide clients in a variety of industries including
commercial, healthcare, residential, hospitality,
education and more.

Accelerate your business goals, cultivate strategic
relationships, increase brand visibility and position
your company as an industry leader committed to
partnering with architects to create places where we
all can thrive through purchasing one of the many
2019 conference sponsorship opportunities.

Sponsorship of AIA Kansas is your opportunity to gain exposure to our members, position your company as a
thought leader and trusted source among the design community, to tap into commercial potential and to
strategically build relationships in an increasingly competitive business environment.

Embracing Disruption

The theme, ​Embracing Disruption,​ has been selected as an acknowledgement of the rapidly transforming
environment we are likely to face in the upcoming decades, natural and technological, within and outside of the
architecture discipline. Whereas predicting the future is improbable, ideas and innovations that anticipate
change and seek resiliency are welcome.

Embracing Disruption 2019 Schedule

Wednesday, September 11, 2019

Pre-conference Activities
9:00 AM SAP/KAT training
3:00 PM Premier Exhibitor Move In Begins (through 6 PM)
6:00 PM Social Event || Architect Scavenger Hunt & Celebration

Pumphouse, 825 E 2nd St N, Wichita, KS 67202

Thursday, September 12, 2019

6:00 AM Basic Exhibitor Move In (through 8 AM)
8:00 AM Registration Opens

Exhibit Hall Open
Light Breakfast served in the Exhibit Hall
9:00 AM Opening Keynote Speaker
10:00 AM Exhibit Hall Grand Opening
Nano-Sessions (2 offered in Exhibit Hall)
10:30 AM Breakout Session 1
11:30 AM Nano-Sessions (2 offered in Exhibit Hall)
12:00 PM Lunch served in the Exhibit Hall
1:00 PM Breakout Session 2
2:00 PM Breakout Session 3
3:00 PM Nano Sessions (2 offered in Exhibit Hall)
Mid Afternoon Break in the Exhibit Hall
3:30 PM Afternoon Keynote Speaker
5:30 PM Design Award Celebration Social begins
6:30 PM 2019 Design Awards Celebration

Friday, September 13, 2019

8:00 AM Tour Check-In Begins
9:00 AM Tour Session A : ​Experimental Engineering Building & Crash Lab

Tour Session B: W​ ichita Downtown Baseball Park & Experimental
Engineering Building
11:45 AM Roundtable discussions begin
Light Lunch served
1:00 PM Conference Concludes

Please note: Times and Locations are subject to change prior to the conference

General Sponsorships

Embracing Disruption Conference Premier Sponsor

$5,000 (exclusive)
An exclusive sponsor, the Emerging Disruption Conference Premier Sponsor sets the tone for AIA Kansas members
and friends as we celebrate great design. The Premier Sponsor is showcased throughout the event in print, digital
and in person during the celebration. With this sponsorship, you will receive:

● Two (2) complimentary conference registrations
● Company may deliver welcome address during the opening session
● Company logo on program and signage
● Complete listing of attendees after the event
● Recognition and link on the Embracing Disruption website
● Sponsorship recognition in Chapter newsletters
● Inclusion in Embracing Disruption press releases

Registration Area Sponsor

$2,500 (exclusive) ​ ​SOLD​ S​ ponsor has their brand/logo prominently displayed at the Registration Area and
can distribute literature at the registration desk. This sponsorship also receives:

● Signage in Registration area during the conference
● Recognition and link on the Embracing Disruption website
● Sponsor Ribbon on your teams Embracing Disruption name badge
● Literature distribution to all attendees in bags
● Sponsorship recognition in Chapter newsletters
● Inclusion in Embracing Disruption press releases
● Complete listing of all attendees after the event

Architect Gift Sponsor

$2,500 (exclusive) ​Every attendee receives an attendee gift to take home with them. Keep your brand visible all
year as they use this tool! This sponsorship includes:

● Logo on attendee gift
● Recognition and link on the Embracing Disruption website
● Sponsor Ribbon on your teams Embracing Disruption name badge
● Sponsorship recognition in Chapter newsletter
● Literature distribution to all attendees in bags
● Inclusion in Embracing Disruption press releases
● Complete listing of all attendees after the event

Attendee Bag Sponsor

$2,000/$1,500 with supplied bag (exclusive)
Our members will carry your message throughout the conference and throughout the year! This sponsorship
includes:

● Logo on attendee bags (or you provide)
● Recognition and link on the Embracing Disruption website
● Sponsor Ribbon on your teams Embracing Disruption name badge
● Literature distribution to all attendees in bags
● Sponsorship recognition in Chapter newsletters
● Inclusion in Embracing Disruption press releases
● Complete listing of all attendees after the event

Attendee Name Badge Sponsor

$1,500 (exclusive)​ SOLD ​ ​Every attendee will wear your logo proudly during the event. Name Badge sponsors
receive:

● Logo on badge
● Recognition and link on the Embracing Disruption website
● Sponsor Ribbon on your teams Embracing Disruption name badge
● Sponsorship recognition in Chapter newsletter
● Literature distribution to all attendees in bags
● Inclusion in Embracing Disruption press releases
● Complete listing of all attendees after the event

Attendee Bag Insert Sponsor

$1,000 (multiple sponsorships available) Y​ our promotional item or literature placed into every attendee show
bag! With your sponsorship, you receive:

● Up to a 4 page brochure included in show bag
● Recognition and link on the Embracing Disruption website
● Sponsorship recognition in Chapter newsletters
● Inclusion in Embracing Disruption press releases
● Complete listing of all attendees after the event

Website Sponsor

$2,500 (exclusive) ​Sponsor the Embracing Disruption website and your company logo will appear on the
homepage and every secondary page of the site, complete with a live web link. With your sponsorship, you
receive:

● Signage on the Exhibitor floor during the Conference
● Recognition and link on the Embracing Disruption website
● Sponsor Ribbon on your teams Embracing Disruption name badge
● Literature distribution to all attendees in bags
● Sponsorship recognition in Chapter newsletters
● Inclusion in Embracing Disruption press releases

Food & Hospitality Sponsorships

Exhibit Hall Food Contributor

Contribute $1,500 toward all food being served to attendees on Thursday during the day​ ​(five available)
Co-Sponsor breakfast, all day beverage bar, lunch and mid-afternoon break in the exhibit hall area. With this
sponsorship, you receive:

● Your logo on all Food Sponsor Boards at all Food and Beverage locations on Thursday
● Recognition and link on the Embracing Disruption website
● Sponsor Ribbon on your teams Embracing Disruption name badge
● Literature distribution to all attendees in bags
● Sponsorship recognition in Chapter newsletters
● Inclusion in Embracing Disruption press releases
● Complete listing of all attendees after the event

Tour Luncheon Sponsor

$750 (multiple available) ​Tour luncheon sponsors provide food and drink for the roundtable luncheon
following the tour events on Friday. This sponsorship includes:

● Your logo on all signage during Tour Roundtable event
● Recognition and link on the Embracing Disruption website
● Sponsorship recognition in Chapter newsletters
● Inclusion in Embracing Disruption press releases
● Complete listing of all Tour attendees after the event

Lodging & Meeting Facility

Drury Plaza Hotel Broadview Wichita

400 West Douglas Avenue
Wichita, KS 67202
P: 316-262-5000 F: 855-234-9810
The historic B​ roadview Hotel​ opened in 1922 on the Arkansas
River banks in Wichita. Our 2011 renovation preserved the
large chandeliers, ornate ornamental features in the grand
lobby, and the original mosaic mural in the Crystal Ballroom,
which was installed by Native American artist Blackbear
Bosin. The hotel is ​LEED® Certified​ by the U.S. Green
Building Council for energy-efficiency in the design.
Hotel Reservations:​ Rates: Single/ Double $110; Triple $120 or Quad $130 plus taxes and fees. Online
Reservation: h​ ttps://www.druryhotels.com/bookandstay/newreservation/?groupno=2339399​ Reservations
may also be made by calling 1​ -800-325-0720​ and refer to our group number 2​ 339399. Each room
reservation comes with complimentary hot breakfast and kickback ® for each registered person.
Complimentary self-parking is included. Please make your reservations by ​Friday, August 23, 2019 ​to
receive your group rate. Reservations made after this date will be subject to prevailing rate and availability.​ ​

Social Event Sponsorships

Social Event Sponsor

$2,500 (two available) ​The Social Event focuses on networking and fellowship within the membership of AIA
Kansas. Attendees will enjoy food, drink and activities allowing them to forge friendships and create
partnerships as they work toward advancing the profession together. With this sponsorship, you will receive
the following:

● Introduction during the Social Event
● 2 tickets to attend the Social Event
● Recognition and link on the Embracing Disruption website
● Sponsor Ribbon on your teams Embracing Disruption name badge
● Literature distribution to all attendees in bags
● Sponsorship recognition in Chapter newsletters
● Inclusion in Embracing Disruption press releases
● Complete listing of all attendees after the event

Architects Scavenger Hunt Sponsor

$500 (​seven​ available) S​ ponsors will be given a team of attendees to lead. Each team will scour Old Town
during a fun Scavenger Hunt. At the conclusion of the hunt, food and drinks will be shared by all. Join AIA
Kansas members to network and develop lasting relationships. With this sponsorship, you will receive the
following:

● Introduction during event
● 2 tickets to attend the Architects Scavenger Hunt
● Team lead for a Scavenger Team
● Recognition and link on the Embracing Disruption website
● Sponsor Ribbon on your teams Embracing Disruption name badge
● Complete listing of all Scavenger Hunt attendees after the event

Educational Sponsorships

Keynote Speaker Sponsor

$1,500 SOLD​ ​Speaker Sponsors will have the opportunity to have 2-3 minutes to introduce themselves and a
brief message on their company or product at the beginning of the session they are sponsoring as well as
special recognition in the conference program (including signage). This sponsorship includes:

● Opportunity to have 2-3 minutes to introduce themselves and a brief message on their company or
product at the beginning of the presentation sponsored

● Special recognition in the Embracing Disruption program
● Recognition and link on the Embracing Disruption website
● Sponsorship recognition in chapter newsletters
● Inclusion in Embracing Disruption press releases

Tour Transportation Sponsor

$750 (multiple available)​ T​ ours for the Embracing Disruption conference will be run in a new format this year.
By curated venues that compliment each other, members will be given an opportunity to compare and contrast
methods, materials and design elements. Tours wrap up with a roundtable discussion led by tour venue
professionals giving attendees a forum in which to discuss the projects in a group setting. With this
sponsorship, you will receive the following:

● Logo on all signage for sponsored event
● Special recognition in the Embracing Disruption program
● Recognition and link on the Embracing Disruption website
● Sponsorship recognition in chapter newsletters
● Inclusion in Embracing Disruption press releases

Breakout Session Sponsor

$500 (​ five available)​ ​This year’s format includes 6 breakout sessions focusing on the theme Embracing
Disruption. Each session will offer curated content with qualified presenters focusing on the conference theme
while allowing members in attendance to earn LU/HSW credits. Larger classes give sponsors a larger reach
when introducing their company as the class begins. With this sponsorship, you will receive the following:

● Opportunity to have 2-3 minutes to introduce themselves and a brief message on their company or
product at the beginning of the session sponsored

● Special recognition in the Embracing Disruption program
● Recognition and link on the Embracing Disruption website
● Sponsorship recognition in chapter newsletters
● Inclusion in Embracing Disruption press releases

Hot Spot Venue Sponsor

$500 (two available) N​ ano Sessions are 15-30 minutes sessions focusing on a product, service or idea.
These sessions, new to AIA Kansas’ Annual Conference format, will be held in the Exhibit Hall. LU/HSW
credits will be available for all Nano Sessions making them an attractive learning opportunity for all attendees.
Venue sponsors help provide this floor space for member learning. With this sponsorship, you will receive the
following:

● Logo on all signage for sponsored event
● Special recognition in the Embracing Disruption program
● Recognition and link on the Embracing Disruption website
● Sponsorship recognition in chapter newsletters
● Inclusion in Embracing Disruption press releases

SAP/KAT Sponsor

$500 (two available) ​AIA Kansas is proud to bring another popular learning event to our members. Safety
Assessment Program (SAP) and certification for the Kansas Assessment Team (KAT) will be taught during a
one day workshop. This training, held on Wednesday, September 11, 2019, will prepare new team members
and re-certify members who need to renew their 2 year training. Taught by seasoned instructor, Stan
Peterson, FAIA, this class is offered for 6.5 HSW/LU credits. With this sponsorship, you will receive the
following:

● Your logo on all signage during SAP/KAT event
● Special recognition in the Embracing Disruption program
● Recognition and link on the Embracing Disruption website
● Sponsorship recognition in chapter newsletters
● Inclusion in Embracing Disruption press releases
● Complete listing of all SAP/KAT attendees after the event

Awards Celebration Sponsorships

Design Awards Platinum Sponsor

$2,000 (multiple available)​ D​ esign Awards Platinum Sponsors set themselves above the rest with their
commitment to the AIA Kansas members. This sponsorship includes:

● Introduction of your company during the ceremony
● One (1) reserved table including eight (8) tickets to awards celebration
● Literature distribution to all attendees in bags
● Company logo on awards event signage
● Complete listing of attendees after the event

Design Awards Social Hour Sponsor

$1,000 (multiple available) G​ uests will enjoy ​hors d'oeuvres and​ drinks while networking and preparing for the
2019 Design Awards Celebration. Your company logo will be where all in attendance can view. With this
sponsorship, you will receive:

● Two (2) tickets to attend the awards celebration
● Logo on all signage during Social Hour
● Recognition in the Design Awards Celebration program
● Recognition and link on the Embracing Disruption website
● Sponsorship recognition in Chapter newsletters
● Inclusion in Embracing Disruption press releases

Design Awards Table Sponsor

$750 (10 available) ​ C​ elebrate with your fellow members as this year’s Design Awards are unveiled. Many
firms purchase a table for their team and allied sponsors are encouraged to sponsor tables as well. With this
sponsorship, you will also receive:

● Eight (8) event tickets to fill your table
● Logo on all signage for your table
● Recognition in the Design Awards Celebration program
● Recognition and link on the Embracing Disruption website
● Inclusion in Embracing Disruption press releases

AIA Kansas Annual Conference Sponsorship Opportunities

General Sponsorships $5,000
$2,500
Embracing Disruption Conference Premier Sponsor $2,000/$1,500
Registration Area Sponsor ​SOLD $1,000
Attendee Bag Sponsor $1,500
Attendee Bag Insert Sponsor $2,500
Attendee Name Badge Sponsor ​SOLD $2,500
Architect Gift Sponsor
Website Sponsor $1,500
$750
Food & Hospitality Sponsorships
$2,500
Exhibit Hall Food Contributor $500
Tour Luncheon Sponsor
$1,500
Social Event Sponsorships $500
$500
Social Event Sponsor $750
Architects Scavenger Hunt Sponsor $500

Educational Sponsorships $2,000
$1,000
Keynote Speaker Sponsor S​ OLD
Breakout Sessions Sponsor $750
Hot Spot Venue Sponsor
Tour Transportation Sponsor​ SOLD
SAP/KAT Sponsor

Awards Celebration Sponsorships

Design Awards Platinum Sponsor
Design Awards Social Hour Sponsor
Design Awards Table Sponsor

Driving positive change through the power of design.