SPONSORSHIP PROPOSAL - International Riversymposium

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INVITATIONRivers are the lifeblood of human settlements providing a myriad ofecosystem services. As the global population passes 7 billion, thesustainable management of our rivers and water resources is crucial.The 15th International Riversymposium, 8-11 October 2012 at theMelbourne Convention and Exhibition Centre in Victoria, Australia willlook at Rivers in a Rapidly Urbanising World and explore the intricatelylinked pressures on rivers as our urban population grows and expands.On behalf of the Riversymposium Committee and InternationalWaterCentre, it is our pleasure to invite you to participate in the world’sleading river management conference.Over 50% of those who attend are key decision makers within theirorganisations, representing all sectors of water and river management,environment and industry.River and waterway restoration, health and management depend on thecombined engagement of institutions, community, science and business ofwhich all are represented at the Riversymposium.Involvement as a sponsor offers long lasting benefits well beyond the closeof the event. We urge you to contact us at your earliest convenience toensure you receive the greatest level of exposure.The Riversymposium provides a platform for key issues to be explored anddebated. Attended by more than 600 delegates from over 25 nations, theevent presents a holistic view of river and water management, involving allsectors from science and community issues, to industry and business, policyand governance sectors.Due to a diverse and interesting program, Riversymposium attendance hasgrown significantly since its inception. Approximately one-third ofdelegates, comprised of leading scientists, researchers, scholars,community groups, government agencies and corporate leaders, areinternational and the other two-thirds Australian.Mark PascoeChief Executive OfficerCarla MathisenKnowledge Services CoordinatorRIVERS IN A RAPIDLY URBANISING WORLDwww.riversymposium.com | c.mathisen@watercentre.org | Page 3

WHY SPONSOR?Sponsoring the International Riversymposium presents an opportunity for stakeholders within the industry to highlight their commitment and support to thisunique sector. It offers and allows your organisation:• extensive marketing opportunities and international exposure during the entire life of the event;• access to more than 600 influential and engaged delegates;• to connect with leading industry professionals;Junior 4%• the opportunity to unlock and share knowledge; and• to support attendance of leading professionals from developing countries.With over 50% of attendees in 2011 being middle to senior level decision makers within theirorganisation, sponsors have the exceptional opportunity to network and build relationships withthose in the river and water industries.No response40%Middle 26%Packages have been developed to maximise exposure and activities for all sponsors and we are morethan happy to tailor any of them to suit your required benefits and budget. All packages include:• promotional and branding opportunities;• corporate networking; and• marketing opportunities.Senior 30%RIVERS IN A RAPIDLY URBANISING WORLDwww.riversymposium.com | c.mathisen@watercentre.org | Page 5

THE PROGRAMThemesThere are 6 key themes that will run throughout the 4 day program:• A river runs through it: designing river cities• River health: healthy rivers, healthy economies, healthy people• River ecology: beneath the surface• River knowledge: tools and techniques for action• River pressures: pathways to sustainability• River partnerships: integrating people, governance and policyRiversymposium Committee• Prof Stuart Bunn (Chair), Australian Rivers Institute, Griffith University• Emeritus Prof Angela Arthington, Griffith University• Barry Ball, International WaterCentre and The University of Queensland• Rod Hughes, Swan River Trust• Dr Michael Looker, The Nature Conservancy• Gavan O’Neill, Melbourne Water• Dr Jamie Pittock, Australian National University“Its unique program and combination ofknowledge and technology exchangebetween indstury, science, communityand environmental organisations”Yudhi Wahyu AgustaMinistry of Public Works, Indonesiawill encourage me to return.• Clare Porter, Australian Water Association• Lauretta Rogers, Brisbane City Council• Dr Ian Rutherfurd, Department of Sustainability and Environment VICRIVERS IN A RAPIDLY URBANISING WORLDwww.riversymposium.com | c.mathisen@watercentre.org | Page 7

IWC’s national and internationalprojects 2005 - 2011LIBYABURKINA FASOIWC Africa: Water Research Nodeat Monash South AfricaJOHANNESBURGTHAILANDIWC Member UniversityThe University of Western AustraliaCHINAVIET NAMPERTHPHILIPPINESINDONESIAPAPUA NEW GUINEATIMOR LESTEAUSTRALIAMELBOURNEIWC Member UniversitySOLOMON ISLANDSVANUATUBRISBANEGLOBALCOOK ISLANDSRGlobal Indicators – Linking Water toHuman Health and PovertyCLIENT: Australian Water Research Facility, IWCIWC AustraliaHead OfficeIWC Member UniversitiesThe University of QueenslandGriffith UniversityECHINAR SR SEEEEEERiver Health and Environmental Flows inChina, Australia China EnvironmentDevelopment Partnership (ACEDP)CLIENT: AusAID, People’s Republic of ChinaIntegrated River Basin ManagementProfessional Development ProgramCLIENT: Ministry of Water ResourcesIntegrated River Basin ManagementProfessional Development ProgramCLIENT: Yellow River Conservancy CommissionRiver Health Assessments for ChineseRivers Professional Development ProgramCLIENT: Chinese Research Academy ofEnvironmental Sciences, AusAIDIntegrated River Basin ManagementProfessional Development ProgramCLIENT: China InternationalWater Engineering Co Ltd, Ministry of WaterResourcesRiver Health Management in the Pearl andYellow Rivers, China ProfessionalDevelopment ProgramCLIENT: Yellow River Conservancy Commissionand Pearl River Water Resources Commission,AusAIDIntegrated River Basin ManagementProfessional Development ProgramCLIENT: Yellow River Conservancy Commission,Ministry of Water ResourcesEASIAR SEEERIntegrated Water Resource ManagementProfessional Development ProgramCLIENT: Philippines National Water ResourcesBoard, AusAIDLOCATION: PhilippinesStrengthening for the Adoption ofIntegrated Water Resource ManagementProfessional Development ProgramCLIENT: Philippines National Water Resources BoardLOCATION: PhilippinesKeys for Success with Integrated WaterResource Management ProfessionalDevelopment ProgramCLIENT: Network of Asian River Basin Organizations(NARBO)LOCATION: Viet NamIntegrated Water Resource Assessmentand ManagementCLIENT: Australian Centre for InternationalAgricultural ResearchLOCATION: ThailandS Asian Water Development OutlookCLIENT: Asian Development BankAFRICAINDONESIAAUSTRALIAAUSTRALIAEASIA R SPACIFICEEMaster of Philosophy inIntegrated Water ManagementIWC AfricaLOCATION: JohannesburgIntegrated Water Management CapacityBuilding ProgramCLIENT: UniQuest, Libyan EnvironmentGeneral AuthorityLOCATION: LibyaLake Bam Burkina Faso Feasibility StudyRCLIENT: Alexander River Restoration ProjectLOCATION: Burkina FasoEEEEWater Supply Management in an IntegratedWater Resource Management ContextProfessional Development ProgramCLIENT: Indonesian Water Utility Association,AusAIDWater and Sanitation in an IntegratedWater Resource Management ContextProfessional Development ProgramCLIENT: Indonesia’s National Planning Agency,BAPPENAS, AusAIDWater Supply Sustainability throughIntegrated Water Management ProfessionalDevelopment ProgramCLIENT: Indonesia’s National Planning Agency,BAPPENAS, AusAIDIntegrated Water and SanitationManagementin the Context of Climate ChangeProfessional Development ProgramCLIENT: Indonesia’s National Planning Agency,BAPPENAS, AusAIDEEPostgraduate programs in IntegratedWater ManagementIWC AustraliaIWC Water Leadership ProgramIWC AustraliaYouth Encounter on SustainabilityECLIENT: ETH ZurichE2008 Sanitation and Water ConferenceSynthesis ReportCLIENT: WaterAid, AusAIDScience and Communication Training CourseECLIENT: Healthy WaterwaysRHydro-ecological Relationships andThresholds to Inform Environmental FlowManagement and River RestorationCLIENT: National Water CommissionSSSSSSRecycled Water Expert AdviceCLIENT: Queensland Water CommissionLOCATION: BrisbaneManaging agent for South East QueenslandHealthy WaterwaysCLIENT: South East Queensland Healthy WaterwaysManaging agent for InternationalWaterForumCLIENT: International WaterForumFluoridation ReviewCLIENT: Queensland GovernmentWASH 2011 ConferenceCLIENT: AusAIDSouth East Queensland Scientific IntegrationPanel for NRMCLIENT: Department of Environment and ResourceManagement, QueenslandER SR SSSGraduate Certificate in IntegratedWater ManagementCLIENT: SOPACLOCATION: Pacific IslandsPacific Development Group WASH ClusterEvaluationCLIENT: World VisionLOCATION: Vanuatu, Solomon Islands,Papua New GuineaReview of Environmental MonitoringProgramCLIENT: PEAK AssociationLOCATION: Papua New GuineaPublication, “Sustainable Sanitationin South-East Asia and the Pacific”CLIENT: WaterAID, AusAIDPublication, “Sustainable Hygienein South-East Asia and the Pacific”CLIENT: WaterAID, AusAIDEEEInternational Training on Integrated WaterResources Management for Decision MakersCLIENT: Indonesian State Ministry of NationalDevelopment Planning/ National DevelopmentPlanning Agency, Directorate of Water Resources andIrrigation, World Bank, SIDAWater Supply Sustainability throughIntegrated Water Management ProfessionalDevelopment ProgramCLIENT: Indonesia’s Water Utility Association,PERPAMSI, AusAIDIntegrated Water and SanitationManagement in the Context of ClimateChange Professional Development ProgramCLIENT: Indonesia’s National Planning Agency,BAPPENAS, AusAIDE R SCreating Water Sensitive Australian CitiesPARTNER: Monash UniversityLOCATION: Perth, Brisbane, Melbourne, Adelaide,CanberraMackay Healthy WaterwaysE SCLIENT: Mackay Reef CatchmentsE SBremer River ForumCLIENT: International RiverFoundationTweed Ecological Health Monitoring ProgramR SCLIENT: Tweed Shire CouncilLOCATION: Tweed HeadsSSR SSafe Water Guide Workshop SeriesCLIENT: World VisionReview of NQ Water’s Operations andMaintenanceCLIENT: North Queensland WaterLOCATION: TownsvilleImpacts of Phosphorus Loads on MoretonBay and its estuariesCLIENT: Healthy WaterwaysLOCATION: BrisbaneE R SRRE RKnowledge Hub for Healthy Rivers andAquatic EcosystemsCLIENT: Asia Pacific Water ForumCatchment Risk Assessment (AWRF)CLIENT: AusAIDLOCATION: Solomon IslandsCatchment Risk 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INTERNATIONAL WATERCENTREIn 2011, the International WaterCentre (IWC) took ownership of the International Riversymposium, which is now IWC’s flagship event.IWC provides the most advanced education, training, applied research and knowledge services to develop capacity and promote whole-of-water-cycle approachesto integrated water management around the world.IWC was created in 2005 as a joint venture of four leading Australian universities:• The University of Queensland,• Griffith University,• Monash University and• The University of Western Australia.IWC is supported by the Australian Government (Queensland). Because of its linkages with national and international networks and partners, IWC provides abreadth of expertise and experience rarely found in a single organisation.IWC’s flagship program, the Master of Integrated Water Management, uses problem-based learning, case studies, field trips and industry placements todevelop skills for integrated solutions in the real world. Graduates receive a co-badged degree from IWC’s four member universities.IWC has conducted education, training and applied research projects worldwide including Australia, Asia-Pacific and Africa.RIVERS IN A RAPIDLY URBANISING WORLDwww.riversymposium.com | c.mathisen@watercentre.org | Page 9

ABOUT MELBOURNEThe DestinationVoted many times over as one of the world’s most livable cities, Melbourneis celebrated for its friendly locals, efficient services, laid-back atmosphere,fine wine and dining and world-class meeting facilities.Melbourne is set around the shores of Port Phillip Bay, and its CentralBusiness District is laid out in a large, rectangular grid, with trams servicingall major streets, making it easy to make your way around the city.But it’s within Melbourne’s hidden laneways that the city comes to life. Hereyou will experience Melbourne’s contagious passion for coffee at chic cafes,sample award-winning local beer and wine at boutique bars, and gain aunique insight into local culture by visiting avant-garde art galleries.The VenueThe award-winning Melbourne Convention & Exhibition Centre is thelargest and most versatile convention and exhibition space in the SouthernHemisphere and is the centrepiece of Melbourne’s new South Wharfdevelopment.Visitors looking for a truly Melbourne experience will find it encapsulatedhere at the centre - art, entertainment, culture, food and wine all set amongan absolutely stunning, award-winning architectural design.The Melbourne Convention & Exhibition Centre will set the stage for asuccessful Riversymposium in 2012.A cosmopolitan city, Melbourne is located on the northern banks of thepicturesque Yarra River, home to the Southbank precinct which boastsboutique shopping and internationally-acclaimed restaurants.Melbourne is also celebrated as Australia’s home to the arts, sport andshopping. Yet just one hour’s drive takes you to a world away - take yourpick from 100 local vineyards, rest and relax at an award-winning day spa,tee-off at a world-class golf course, swim with dolphins, or snowboard inthe mountains during winter.Whatever you’re looking for in Melbourne, the capital of the State ofVictoria, you won’t be disappointed.RIVERS IN A RAPIDLY URBANISING WORLDwww.riversymposium.com | c.mathisen@watercentre.org | Page 11

PACKAGESPrincipal Sponsor | $60,000 + GSTCORPORATE NETWORKING & CLIENT ENTERTAININGRegistration• Five (5) x complimentary registrations including all catering, allconference sessions and social functions (value: $7500)• Five (5) x complimentary Riverprize Gala Dinner tickets (value: $850)• Four (4) x complimentary Welcome Function tickets (value: $220)Delegate information• An electronic copy of the delegate list* will be provided prior to theconference to allow you to target networking and meetings• An electronic copy of the delegate list* will be provided after theconferencePUBLICITY & PROMOTIONPrinted materials• Organisation’s logo in the Registration Brochure• Organisation’s logo in the Program Book, alongside a 70 wordorganisational profileSignage• Organisation’s logo on Riversymposium signage boards displayed atthe registration booth• Organisation’s logo on Riversymposium sponsor signage displayed atthe venueWebsite• Organisation’s logo in the sponsor scroll on the home page of theRiversymposium website, at 5 x frequency• Organisations’ logo on the sponsors page of the Riversymposiumwebsite, alongside a 70 word organisational profile• Logos displayed will be linked directly to your website*Delegates who have requested privacy will not appear on this list.Audio visual• Audio visual logo recognition in the plenary roomTrade exhibition• Double Exhibition Booth including booth shell, spotlights, powersupply and fascia signage with organisations’ name (value: $4600)• Two (2) x Exhibitor Registrations including all catering, WelcomeFunction and plenary sessions (value: $1000)Marketing/advertising (Sponsor supplied)• One (1) x 400 word article in an eNews prior to Riversymposium• One (1) x full page, full colour advertisement in the Program Book• One (1) x 300 word article printed in an edition of the Daily Newspaperdistributed to delegates• One (1) handout given to delegates at a plenary session and displayedin the delegate’s loungeSPECIAL OPPORTUNITIESChoice of one (1) of the following:• Organisation’s logo prominently displayed on environmentally friendly,delegate satchel alongside conference information• Organisation’s logo displayed on delegate lanyard• Logo placed on Pocket Program distributed to all delegates• Invite up to 14 delegates to join you for an informal networking lunchor breakfastWe are more than happy to tailor the above package to suityour desired benefits and budget whilst maximisingyour exposure.RIVERS IN A RAPIDLY URBANISING WORLDwww.riversymposium.com | c.mathisen@watercentre.org | Page 13

PACKAGESMajor Sponsor | $40,000 + GSTCORPORATE NETWORKING & CLIENT ENTERTAININGRegistration• Four (4) x complimentary registrations including all catering, allconference sessions and social functions (value: $6000)• Two (2) x complimentary Riverprize Gala Dinner tickets (value: $340)• Two (2) x complimentary Welcome Function tickets (value: $110)Delegate information• An electronic copy of the delegate list* will be provided prior to theconference to allow you to target networking and meetings• An electronic copy of the delegate list* will be provided after theconferencePUBLICITY & PROMOTIONPrinted materials• Organisation’s logo in the Registration Brochure• Organisation’s logo in the Program Book, alongside a 60 wordorganisational profileSignage• Organisation’s logo on Riversymposium sponsor signage displayed atthe venueWebsite• Organisation’s logo in the sponsor scroll on the home page of theRiversymposium website, at 4 x frequency• Organisations’ logo on the sponsors page of the Riversymposiumwebsite, alongside a 60 word organisational profile• Logos displayed will be linked directly to your websiteAudio visual• Audio visual logo recognition in the plenary roomTrade exhibition• One (1) x Exhibition Booth including booth shell, spotlights, powersupply and fascia signage with organisation’s name (value: $2300)• One (1) x Exhibitor Registration including all catering, WelcomeFunction and plenary sessions (value: $500)Marketing/advertising (Sponsor supplied)• One (1) x 300 word article in an eNews prior to Riversymposium• One (1) x half (1/2) page, full colour advertisement in the Program Book• One (1) x 200 word article printed in an edition of the Daily Newspaperdistributed to delegates• One (1) x handout displayed in the delegate’s loungeSPECIAL OPPORTUNITIES• Invite up to 14 delegates to join you for an informal networking lunchor breakfastWe are more than happy to tailor the above package to suit your desiredbenefits and budget whilst maximising your exposure.RIVERS IN A RAPIDLY URBANISING WORLD*Delegates who have requested privacy will not appear on this list.www.riversymposium.com | c.mathisen@watercentre.org | Page 15

PACKAGESSupporting Sponsor | $25,000 + GSTCORPORATE NETWORKING & CLIENT ENTERTAININGRegistration• Two (2) x complimentary registrations including all catering, allconference sessions and social functions (value: $3000)Delegate information• An electronic copy of the delegate list* will be provided after theconferencePUBLICITY & PROMOTIONPrinted materials• Organisation’s logo in the Registration Brochure• Organisation’s logo in the Program Book, alongside a 50 wordorganisational profileSignage• Organisation’s logo on Riversymposium sponsor signage displayed atthe venueWebsite• Organisation’s logo in the sponsor scroll on the home page of theRiversymposium website, at 3 x frequency• Organisations’ logo on the sponsors page of the Riversymposiumwebsite, alongside a 50 word organisational profile• Logos displayed will be linked directly to your websiteAudio visual• Audio visual logo recognition in the plenary roomTrade exhibition• One (1) x Exhibition Booth including booth shell, spotlights, powersupply and fascia signage with organisation’s name (value: $2300)• One (1) x Exhibitor Registration including all catering, WelcomeFunction and plenary sessions (value: $500)Marketing/advertising (Sponsor supplied)• One (1) x 200 word article in an eNews prior to Riversymposium• One (1) x quarter (1/4) page, full colour advertisement in the ProgramBook• One (1) x 150 word article printed in an edition of the Daily Newspaperdistributed to delegates• One (1) x handout displayed in the delegate’s loungeWe are more than happy to tailor the above package to suit your desiredbenefits and budget whilst maximising your exposure.RIVERS IN A RAPIDLY URBANISING WORLD*Delegates who have requested privacy will not appear on this list.www.riversymposium.com | c.mathisen@watercentre.org | Page 17

PACKAGESContributing Sponsor | $15,000 + GSTCORPORATE NETWORKING & CLIENT ENTERTAININGRegistration• One (1) x complimentary registration including all catering, allconference sessions and social functions (value: $1500)Delegate information• An electronic copy of the delegate list* will be provided after theconferencePUBLICITY & PROMOTIONPrinted materials• Organisation’s logo in the Registration Brochure• Organisation’s logo in the Program BookSignage• Organisation’s logo on Riversymposium sponsor signage displayed atthe venueAudio visual• Audio visual logo recognition in the plenary roomTrade exhibition• One (1) x Exhibition Booth including booth shell, spotlights, powersupply and fascia signage with organisation’s name (value: $2300)Marketing/advertising (Sponsor supplied)• One (1) x handout displayed in the delegate’s loungeWe are more than happy to tailor the above package to suit your desiredbenefits and budget whilst maximising your exposure.Website• Organisation’s logo in the sponsor scroll on the home page of theRiversymposium website, at 2 x frequency• Organisations’ logo on the sponsors page of the Riversymposiumwebsite• Logos displayed will be linked directly to your websiteRIVERS IN A RAPIDLY URBANISING WORLD*Delegates who have requested privacy will not appear on this list.www.riversymposium.com | c.mathisen@watercentre.org | Page 19

PACKAGESParticipating Sponsor | $7,500 + GSTCORPORATE NETWORKING & CLIENT ENTERTAININGRegistration• Two (2) x complimentary tickets to the Riverprize Gala Dinner (value: $340)Delegate information• An electronic copy of the delegate list* will be provided after theconferencePUBLICITY & PROMOTIONPrinted materials• Organisation’s name to appear in text in the Registration Brochure• Organisation’s logo in the Program BookAudio visual• Audio visual logo recognition in the plenary roomMarketing/advertising (Sponsor supplied)• One (1) x handout displayed in the delegate’s loungeWe are more than happy to tailor the above package to suit your desiredbenefits and budget whilst maximising your exposure.Signage• Organisation’s logo on Riversymposium sponsor signage displayed atthe venueWebsite• Organisation’s logo in the sponsor scroll on the home page of theRiversymposium website, at 1 x frequency• Organisations’ logo on the sponsors page of the Riversymposiumwebsite• Logos displayed will be linked directly to your websiteRIVERS IN A RAPIDLY URBANISING WORLD*Delegates who have requested privacy will not appear on this list.www.riversymposium.com | c.mathisen@watercentre.org | Page 21

2011 Winning PosterAuthor: Cassandra Davis

PACKAGESPoster Award Sponsor | $10,000 + GSTCORPORATE NETWORKING & CLIENT ENTERTAININGRegistration• One (1) x complimentary registration including all catering, allconference sessions and social functions (value: $1500)• Two (2) x complimentary passes to the plenary session where the PosterAward is presentedDelegate information• An electronic copy of the delegate list* will be provided after theconferencePUBLICITY & PROMOTIONPrinted materials• Organisation’s logo in the Registration Brochure where the PosterAward is profiled• Organisation’s logo in the Program book where the Poster Award isprofiledAudio visual• Audio visual logo recognition before and after the presentation of thePoster AwardMarketing/advertising (Sponsor supplied)• One (1) x handout displayed in the delegate loungeSPECIAL OPPORTUNITIES• A representative of your organisation to assist with judging the postersin associate with members of the Riversymposium Committee• Organisation’s logo will be on the Plate that is awarded to the PosterAward winner• A representative of your organisation to present the Plate to the PosterAward WinnerWebsite• Organisation’s logo in the sponsor scroll on the home page of theRiversymposium website, at 1 x frequency• Organisations’ logo on the sponsors page of the Riversymposiumwebsite• Logos displayed will be linked directly to your websiteRIVERS IN A RAPIDLY URBANISING WORLD*Delegates who have requested privacy will not appear on this list.www.riversymposium.com | c.mathisen@watercentre.org | Page 23

PACKAGESAdditional OpportunitiesDon’t have the budget this year for that double exhibition booth you’ve been thinking about?Consider one of the following Additional Opportunities with their unique level of exposure, to ensure you’re in the forefront of each delegate’s mind.LANYARD SPONSOR | $4000 + GSTAs Lanyard Sponsor, your organisation’s logo will appear on the delegatelanyard alongside the conference name and logo, as well as the logo of aPrincipal Sponsor.SATCHEL SPONSOR | $4000 + GSTSatchel Sponsor allows your organisation’s logo to be displayed on theenvironmentally friendly delegate satchels, alongside the conferenceinformation and the logo of a Principal Sponsor.NAME BADGE SPONSOR | $3000 + GSTAs Name Badge Sponsor, your organisation’s logo will be displayedalongside the conference logo on all delegate’s name badges.SATCHEL INSERT | $750 + GSTWhy not consider branding a USB or pen for insertion into each delegatesatchel? As we no longer allow insertion of paper materials into thesatchels for environmental reasons, your insert will be one of only a fewitems that are provided to delegates.LUNCH SPONSOR | $3500 + GSTParticipating as the Lunch Sponsor, your organisation’s logo will bedisplayed on signs located on all catering lunch stations throughout theduration of the conference.RIVERS IN A RAPIDLY URBANISING WORLDwww.riversymposium.com | c.mathisen@watercentre.org | Page 25

PAYMENT & CONDITIONS• All prices listed are in Australian dollars.• All payments must be made in Australian dollars.• Bank cheques, direct transfers and credit card payments will beaccepted.Sponsors responsIt is the responsibility of sponsors to provide the materials listed in thepackage, once the commitment has been made.Those companies which get the most out of their sponsorship are thosewho actively promote their presence at the conference and provide anyrequired materials in a timely manner.Sponsorship cancellation policySponsorship cancellations must be made in writing. Please note that thedetailed cancellation policy will be outlined in the Terms & Conditionsincluded with the Sponsor Agreement.DisclaimerThe entitlements listed in this document are offered on the basis thatconfirmation of a sponsor’s involvement is received prior to the deadlinespecified by the Event Organiser (e.g. production of promotional material).The International WaterCentre reserves the right to amend these packagessubject to change in the program format.Sponsor agreementsOnce your preferred sponsorship package has been negotiated, the EventOrganisers, Ozaccom+ Conference Services, will prepare a SponsorAgreement for your signature. The Agreement is to be signed and returnedwithin the timeframe specified.RIVERS IN A RAPIDLY URBANISING WORLDwww.riversymposium.com | c.mathisen@watercentre.org | Page 27

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CONTACTSCarla MathisenKnowledge Services CoordinatorE c.mathisen@watercentre.orgT +61 (0)7 3123 7766 ext 202F +61 (0)7 3103 4574M 0416 342 101After four successful years coordinating andmanaging events, specifically the InternationalRiversymposium, Carla has recently movedinto a unique position within KnowledgeServices, a new program area of IWC.As Knowledge Services Coordinator, Carlabrings with her a degree in BusinessManagement and Postgraduate Certificatein Public Relations. Her role will assist withthe delivery, synthesis and dissemination ofknowledge created by IWC and its partnerorganisations as well as managing stakeholderrelationships.Carla has a keen eye for detail and showsenthusiasm and passion for her work throughthe development of new initiatives. She enjoysbuilding working relationships and has aninterest in social media and the role it playswithin the business industry.Mark PascoeChief Executive OfficerE m.pascoe@watercentre.orgT +61 (0)7 3123 7766F +61 (0)7 3103 4574M 0407 499 218Mark Pascoe has worked for his 38 year careerin the water industry, predominately inBrisbane, Australia. He spent many years withBrisbane City Council (BCC) where his mostrecent position was as the Manager, Waterand Sewerage. He was for a brief periodthe Queensland Operations Manager ofWoodward-Clyde Pty Ltd, an environmentalengineering consultancy. He left the BCC roleto take up the position of Deputy Director,International Water Association in London,which he held for three years before returningto Brisbane in 2005 to lead the IWC.Mark has held positions of President,Australian Water Association; Board Member,Water Services Association of Australia; CRCWater Quality and Treatment; Global WaterResearch Coalition; and WaterSecure.RIVERS IN A RAPIDLY URBANISING WORLDwww.riversymposium.com | c.mathisen@watercentre.org | Page 29

INTERNATIONALwww.riversymposium.com15th InternationalRIVERSYMPOSIUMMelbourne, Australia8-11 October 2012Carla MathisenKnowledge Services CoordinatorE c.mathisen@watercentre.orgT +61 (0)7 3123 7766 ext 202M 0416 342 101MANAGED BYThis document was printed using 100% recycled paper.