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Your sponsorship supports AAPG, SEPM and RMAG as well as the geosciences community at large.  Your company will be recognized for its contribution before, during and after the event. Support ACE 2015 and your company will receive recognition — online, in print and on site — that leaves a lasting impression with current and prospective clients.

Traditional Program Sponsorships
General Fund

All contributions accepted

Your contribution will be applied to offset general convention expenses. Show your support for one of the world’s leading geosciences meetings.

Abstracts Volume CD-ROM — SOLD

$15,000 Exclusive

A permanent addition to attendees’ libraries, the Abstracts Volume provides a scientific record of the meeting. Your logo will appear on the CD label and table of contents linking to your website.

Aisle Signs — SOLD

$20,000 Exclusive

Highly-visible aisle signage helps attendees navigate the exhibition floor.

All-Convention Luncheon

$10,000 Co-Sponsored

Already a highlight of ACE attracting industry leaders and geoscientists, the All-Convention Luncheon this year features renowned New York Times best-selling author, journalist and broadcaster Simon Winchester who wrote the book "The Map That Changed The World" among 19 other best-selling novels. Simon has worked as a foreign correspondent for most of his career and is praised as a masterful and riveting storyteller who lectures widely at universities, geological and historical societies and libraries. As a sponsor of this popular event, your company logo will appear on signage for the event and be acknowledged verbally during the program. You will also receive 8 complimentary tickets for the event.

Badge Cords/Lanyards — SOLD

$7,500 Exclusive

Display your company logo on badge lanyards given to attendees at registration. Printed lanyards are provided by the sponsor (subject to AAPG approval).

Career Center

$5,000 Exclusive / $1,000 Co-Sponsored

Geoscientists in all stages of their careers will benefit from the opportunities available at ACE. Recognition will be made on signage for the Career Center.

Child Care

$5,000 Co-Sponsored

Help fellow ACE participants have the option of quality child care while attending the convention. This service provides a safe environment with age appropriate activities to keep children busy while your colleagues take care of business.

Convention Pocket Guide — SOLD

$15,000 Exclusive

This popular quick-reference guide will be available to everyone at the convention.

Convention Amenity (1 Available)

$75,000 Exclusive / $37,500 Co-Sponsored

The convention amenity is a moving billboard in the hands of attendees.

Cyber C@fé — SOLD

$15,000 Exclusive

Provides attendees a computer with internet to stay online.

Directional Signage — SOLD

$15,000 Exclusive

Directional signage helps guide attendees to technical session rooms, luncheons and other important convention activities.

Earth Science Teacher Education Program — SOLD

$25,000 Exclusive / $12,500 Co-Sponsored

Your contribution helps further the efforts of K–12 educators.

Exhibition Food Court — SOLD

$10,000 Exclusive

Command attendees’ attention while they take a break from the show. Your message will be printed on table tents displayed throughout the food court.

Exhibition Refreshments

$40,000 Exclusive / $15,000 Co-Sponsored

Sponsor the twice-daily coffee and refreshments in the exhibition hall and make a favorable impression with attendees every day of the convention. This sponsorship includes your logo printed on signage and napkins at break stations.

Guest Hospitality Program

All contributions accepted

Registered guests accompanying geosciences professionals to the convention will enjoy the amenities and social activities of the Guest Hospitality Program — where your company name will be prominently displayed.

Icebreaker Reception

$10,000 Co-Sponsored (Limit 8)

Kick off ACE 2015 by being a part of the Sunday evening Icebreaker Reception. Registered attendees get their first chance to preview the exhibit hall while enjoying drinks, hors d’oeuvres and networking with colleagues and friends. Your sponsorship includes your logo on signage near food and beverage stations and napkins inside the exhibition.

Program Book — SOLD

$35,000 Exclusive

The official convention Program Book is the most comprehensive reference tool for ACE.

Registration — SOLD

$35,000 Exclusive

The exclusive registration sponsor makes the first strong impression onsite.

Shuttle Transportation Headrests

$20,000 Exclusive / $10,000 Co-Sponsored

Get in the minds of attendees. Put your company logo or message on the headrests of the ACE shuttle buses. In addition, your company logo will be on shuttle route signage at official convention hotels and the convention center.

Sundowner Reception

$10,000 Exclusive

Close ACE on a high note with this farewell reception. Complimentary wine, beer and non-alcoholic drinks will be served with light snacks. Your company will be recognized on signage and napkins.

Technical Program & Registration Announcement

$35,000 Exclusive

The announcement is mailed to AAPG and SEPM members (36,000+) in advance of the event. It includes technical program, exhibition, field trip and short course details. Your company’s logo will be displayed on the cover and your sponsorship acknowledged in the publication.

Student Program and Young Professionals Sponsorships
AAPG/SEPM Student Chapter Field Trip and Short Course

All contributions accepted

Contributions allow outstanding educational and professional development opportunities for students at reduced fees. Your company will be recognized on AAPG student event signage.

Student and Faculty Lounge — SOLD

$30,000 Exclusive

Show your support for students and faculty by sponsoring the lounge — a hub for these groups to rest, network and enjoy refreshments.

Student Attendance Assistance

All contributions accepted

This fund helps students attend ACE. Today’s students are tomorrow’s employees. What a great way to connect.

Student Participation in Field Trips and Short Courses

All contributions accepted

Your support allows reduced fees for student participation in field trips and short courses sponsored by AAPG, RMAG, DEG, DPA and EMD. Your support helps prepare geoscience students for a future in the industry.

Student Volunteers — SOLD

$10,000 Exclusive

Contributions support subsidizing students for volunteering their time at the convention.

Young Professionals Meet & Greet/Network Challenge — SOLD

$10,000 Exclusive

This great networking opportunity serves as a link to connect students and professionals at ACE.

Young Professionals Reception — SOLD

$10,000 Exclusive

Networking event exclusively for young professionals.

Technical Program Sponsorships
Oral Sessions (Limit 3) — SOLD

$15,000 Co-Sponsored

This is where AAPG disseminates the latest advances in the geosciences. Your company will be acknowledged on the digital signage at the doors to each of the technical session rooms Monday through Wednesday.

Poster Sessions

$5,000 Co-Sponsored

Your company will be acknowledged on signage in the poster area Monday through Wednesday.

Speaker Support

$10,000 Exclusive / $5,000 Co-Sponsored

Your company will be recognized on signage at the Speakers and Poster Presenters breakfasts Monday through Wednesday mornings and in the Speakers Service Center and Judges Rooms.

Mobile App (1 Available)

$25,000 Exclusive / $12,500 Co-Sponsored

Your company will be recognized on splash screen and on banner ads throughout the ACE 2015 mobile app. Your company will be recognized on prominent event signage that promotes the app.

Division and Society Sponsorships
Division of Environmental Geosciences (DEG)

The Division of Environmental Geosciences’ activities offer a forum for the intersection of geosciences and the environment. Your company will be acknowledged in a manner appropriate for the event sponsored.

  • DEG General Fund — All contributions accepted
  • DEG Luncheon — All contributions accepted
  • DEG Field Trips and Short Courses — All contributions accepted
Division of Professional Affairs (DPA)

The Division of Professional Affairs’ activities appeal to those interested in ethics, professionalism and related topics. Your company will be acknowledged in a manner appropriate for the event sponsored.

  • DPA General Fund — All contributions accepted
  • DPA Luncheon — All contributions accepted
  • DPA Short Courses — All contributions accepted
Energy Minerals Division (EMD)

The Energy Minerals Division showcases activities on various energy resources and issues of the 21st century. Your company will be acknowledged in a manner appropriate for the event sponsored.

  • EMD General Fund — All contributions accepted
  • EMD Luncheon — All contributions accepted
  • EMD Field Trips and Short Courses — All contributions accepted
Petroleum Structure & Geomechanics Division (PSGD)

Driven by keen interest in geomechanics and supported by an established foundation in structural geology and tectonics, the amalgamated discipline of petroleum structural geology and geomechanics is one of the fastest growing disciplines in petroleum geoscience. Formed as a collaborative association with AAPG, sponsorship of any PSGD events will help fulfill their goal to serve this important interest community by increasing the quantity and quality of specialty conferences, publications, and education and providing greater discipline-specific assistance to local organizing groups.

  • PSGD General Program Fund — All contributions accepted
  • PSGD Program and Dinner (Tuesday) — All contributions accepted
Rocky Mountain Association of Geologists (RMAG) — ACE 2015 Host

Support the local geological community. Your company will be acknowledged in a manner appropriate for the event sponsored.

  • RMAG General Fund — All contributions accepted
  • RMAG Field Trips and Short Courses — All contributions accepted
  • RMAG Social Event — All contributions accepted
PROWESS (Professional Women in Earth Sciences)

The goal of PROWESS is to promote professional women in Earth sciences. Its mission includes interacting with women in Earth science, their male peers and employers, educational institutions and professional societies. Your company will be acknowledged in a manner appropriate for the event sponsored.

  • PROWESS General Fund — All contributions accepted
SEPM (Society for Sedimentary Geology)

Sponsorship of any of the SEPM events will help fulfill SEPM’s mission of supporting the application and dissemination of the science of sedimentary geology. SEPM sponsors will be acknowledged on the SEPM web site, on signage at the SEPM booth and events and in the Sedimentary Record.

  • SEPM General Fund — All contributions accepted
  • Field Trips and Short Courses — All contributions accepted
  • Research Groups — All contributions accepted
  • Student Support — All contributions accepted
  • SEPM Business Luncheon — All contributions accepted
  • President’s Reception & Scientific Awards Ceremony

All contributions accepted

SEPM is a 501(c) 3 organization. If you want to qualify for a charitable tax deduction rather than a business expense, you must send a check payable to SEPM. Mail the check to the AAPG Convention Department.

International Pavilion (IP) Sponsorships

The International Pavilion has become a global showcase for National Oil Companies, Ministries and other governmental agencies to promote today’s exploration and development opportunities. By providing information and networking opportunities the International Pavilion helps foster interaction that results in the creation of successful business relationships.

Learn more about IP sponsorships. Contact Gina Godfrey, IP Managing Director, at +1 303 308 9100.

Sponsorship Levels

Your total dollar commitment determines your sponsorship level – i.e. if you spend $35,000 your company will be listed as a Titanium sponsor.

Diamond $40,000+
Titanium $20,000+
Platinum $10,000+
Gold $6,000+
Silver $4,000+
Bronze $1,000+
Patron $500+
Questions? Please contact:
F. X. O'Keefe ACE Sponsorship Chair
Kendra McColloch Meeting Planner +1 918 560 2689
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