Conference Participation Guide March 1-4 Denver, Co
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ADVERTISE in the 2020 AXN conference issue Conference Participation Guide march 1-4 denver, co 2020 AIRPORT EXPERIENCE® CONFERENCE 1 WHY DO BUSINESS IN AIRPORTS? Because airports are extremely lucrative. In 2019 airports in North America alone were responsible for servicing more than 800 MILLION* enplaning passengers who spent more than $10.8 BILLION* on concessions [see breakdown below]. Billions of dollars of retail and food and beverage opportunities alone will become available in North American airports over the next five years. • 2019 Food and Beverage, Top North American Airports: More than $6.6 BILLION • 2019 Duty Free and Specialty Retail, Top North American Airports: More than $2.4 BILLION • 2019 Travel Essentials, Top North American Airports: More than $1.8 BILLION Expand your non-traditional reach and capture a slice of the revenue. The Airport Experience® Conference will feature the right executives who can open up opportunities for you to expand your brand in the lucrative airport market. WHY ATTEND? The Airport Experience® Conference has become the leading show for airports and companies to learn about the latest trends, as well as innovative strategies to improve their business and increase revenues. Featured during the conference are presentations by leading experts who share their research and expertise on cutting-edge trends and business strategies in the areas of food and beverage, retail, technology, customer service and much more. Additionally, the Experience Hall showcases the foremost companies and airports in the business. The show attracts high-caliber executives from both airports and concession companies, creating unparalleled networking opportunities. Learn about the latest trends in the industry; network with all the key, hard-to-reach decision-makers; and discover how to grow your business in the dynamic airport industry. WHY EXHIBIT & SPONSOR? Showcase your products and services and grow your business in the lucrative world of airports. All of the key decision-makers from the airport revenue industry are there because it is the best conference for learning and networking and the most highly attended. A survey conducted by America Business Media and Forrester Research noted that in-person events, such as trade shows, are a highly effective marketing vehicle for any company. You will not find a better marketing channel than the Airport Experience® Conference to reach this very targeted audience and allow them to see, touch and experience your product. 2020 AIRPORT EXPERIENCE® CONFERENCE 1 CONFERENCE in the 2020 AXNschedule conference of events issue Sunday, March 1 1:00pm - 6:00pm General Exhibitor Move-in VENUE 8:00pm - 10:30pm Sunday Evening Social The industry’s most attended concessions experience lands in Denver at the Gaylord Monday, March 2 Rockies Resort and Convention Center for 2020. 7:30am - 1:00pm Registration Desks Open ® Located just 15 minutes from the Airport Experience Conference Official Airport 8:00am - 9:00am Breakfast Sponsor (Denver International Airport), the Gaylord Rockies Resort and Convention Center 8:00am - 5:00pm General Exhibitor Move-in combines all the buzz and excitement of the conference against the idyllic landscapes 6:00pm - 8:00pm Registration Desks Open of the Denver property. Conference attendees will find respite in the touches of historic 6:30pm - 9:00pm Opening-Night Reception Colorado around the hotel, as well as the variety of dining options and the spa, providing a in the Experience Hall luxurious opportunity to relax after each day of conference events. Tuesday, March 3 7:00am - 2:30pm Registration Desks Open 8:00am - 9:00am Breakfast in the Experience Hall 8:00am - 6:00pm Experience Hall Open 10:00am - 11:00am Refreshment Break in the Experience Hall 12:00pm - 1:30pm Lunch in the Experience Hall 2:30pm - 3:30pm Refreshment Break in the Experience Hall 4:30pm - 6:00pm Experience Hall Happy Hour Wednesday, March 4 7:00am - 2:30pm Registration Desks Open 8:00am - 9:00am Breakfast & Networking 8:00am - 2:30pm Experience Hall Open 10:00am - 11:00am Refreshment Break in the Experience Hall 12:00am - 1:00pm Refreshment Break in the Experience Hall 1:00pm - 2:00pm Lunch in the Experience Hall 2:00pm Experience Hall Closing 2:30pm - 6:00pm Exhibitor Move-out 6:30pm Airport Experience® Awards Gala *Times subject to change 2020 AIRPORT EXPERIENCE® CONFERENCE 2 SPONSORSHIP in the 2020 AXNschedule conference of events issue SUNDAY, MARCH 1, 2020 MONDAY, MARCH 2, 2020 BUSINESS PITCH SHOWCASE DENVER WELCOME PARTY ACADEMY OF CONCESSIONS OPENING BREAKFAST (First right of refusal to 2019 sponsor) Don’t miss the chance to welcome the 2019 Airport & MORNING REFRESHMENT BREAK Exclusive Sponsor Rate: $10,000 Experience Conference audience to Las Vegas and All airport business executives will remember your • Gold sponsor level benefits showcase your brand with this Welcome to company as they enjoy a breakfast and steaming- • Prominent signs in the entryway Las Vegas event. hot coffee while networking with the industry’s top • Verbal recognition during remarks Your company logo displayed on the (First right of refusal to 2019 sponsor) professionals at the Academy Of Concessions. • PowerPoint presentation Exclusive Sponsor Rate: $10,000 (First right of refusal to 2019 sponsor) Opportunity to distribute handouts or giveaways Gold sponsor level benefits Exclusive Sponsor Rate: $10,000 • • Opportunity to conduct a prize drawing Verbal recognition at opening general session Gold sponsor level benefits • • • with session attendees • Prominent signs in the entry and buffet area Co-Sponsor Rate: $5,000 • Verbal recognition during remarks Silver sponsor level benefits Your company logo displayed during AOC sessions EXPERIENCE HALL GRAND OPENING RECEPTION • • Kick off the conference with an exciting reception in Verbal recognition during remarks Sponsor tent cards on all tables and bars • • the experience hall. Prominent signage • (First right of refusal to 2019 sponsor) PROPERTY MANAGERS’ LUNCHEON Exclusive Sponsor Rate: The first luncheon of the conference is a dedicated $40,000 SOLD Diamond sponsor level benefits airport-only forum for discussion, commiseration, • Prominent signage around the entryway resolution and candor about airport business issues. • Company representative invited to participate in No concessionaires or press admitted. Reward your • ribbon-cutting ceremony to open the hall company with the exposure you’ll receive at this event. • Sponsor tent cards on all tables and bar (First right of refusal to 2019 sponsor) • Verbal recognition during remarks Exclusive Sponsor Rate: $20,000 • A reserved VIP table • Platinum sponsor level benefits • Prominent signs in the entryway • Verbal recognition during remarks • Your company logo continuously displayed on the screen • Sponsor tent cards on all tables • The opportunity to welcome the group • The opportunity to distribute company literature or a giveaway to every attendee at this event 2020 AIRPORT EXPERIENCE® CONFERENCE 3 LUNCH IN THE EXPERIENCE HALL HAPPY HOUR WITH EXHIBITORS TUESDAY, MARCH 3, 2020 Serving lunch in the experience hall provides extra A happy hour will help airport business executives networking time for exhibitors and attendees. start their evening off with friends old and new on the BREAKFAST WITH EXHIBITORS experience hall floor. All airport business executives will remember your (First right of refusal to 2019 sponsor) company as they enjoy a breakfast and steaming- Exclusive Sponsor Rate: $12,500 (First right of refusal to 2019 sponsor) hot coffee while networking with the industry’s top • Gold sponsor level benefits Exclusive Sponsor Rate: $15,000 professionals on the experience hall floor. • Branding as exclusive lunch sponsor for Wednesday • Platinum sponsor level benefits • Opportunity to distribute company literature or a • Prominent signs in the experience hall Exclusive Sponsor Rate: $12,500 giveaway to every attendee at this event • Sponsor tent cards on the happy hour bars • Gold sponsor level benefits • Prominent signs in the entryway and buffet area • Branding as exclusive lunch sponsor for Wednesday • Sponsor tent cards surrounding the buffet area SPEAKERS’ DINNER • Opportunity to distribute company literature or a Do not miss this chance to be one of the few corporate giveaway to every attendee at this event Co-Sponsor Rate: $5,000 members invited to attend this speakers- and airports- Prominent signs in the entryway and buffet area • Silver sponsor level benefits only function with an expected attendance of 125 people. • Prominent signs in the entry and buffet areas • Sponsor tent cards surrounding the buffet area • (First right of refusal to 2019 sponsor) • Verbal recognition during remarks Exclusive Sponsorship Rate: $20,000 SOLD Co-Sponsor Rate: $5,000 • Your company logo continuously displayed in the hall • Diamond sponsor level benefits • Silver sponsor level benefits • Sponsor tent cards on all tables • Prominent signs in the venue • Prominent signs in the entry and buffet areas • Verbal recognition • Verbal recognition during remarks AFTERNOON REFRESHMENT BREAK • Opportunity to distribute company • Your company logo continuously displayed in the hall WITH EXHIBITORS literature or giveaway Sponsor tent cards on all tables Conference attendees will remain in the experience • hall for a refreshment break before they head out for MORNING REFRESHMENT BREAK WITH EXHIBITORS business sessions. A morning coffee break will keep airport executives (First right of refusal to 2019 sponsor)