Sponsorship Opportunities
Maximize your marketing efforts and boost visibility at numerous events, locations and services at MineXchange 2020. Tailored to fit your budget, sponsorships below give your company unprecedented access to MineXchange attendees, before, during and after the show.
Click on a sponsorship level below, or scroll down to see all opportunities.
Influencer
Sponsorship Opportunities
ATTENDEE EXPERIENCE:
SME/AIME Awards Dinner & Closing Event
Limited to 1 company
Mingle and network with over 500 conference guests, VIPs and award recipients. Includes VIP table, full page advertisement in program, your logo on wine bottles at each table and logo on screen throughout dinner.
Operator’s Forum
Limited to 1 company
Work with SME to program and host an exciting session that offers less technical, more tangible, engagement focused discussion on a pertinent industry theme. Includes naming rights.
SME Foundation Gala Dinner
Limited to 1 company
Put your company name in front of 500+ attendees for an evening of entertainment and fun, all supporting our mission to build consensus for a strong, environmentally sound mineral industry around the world.
Sponsorship includes high-visibility branding, two VIP tables (10 seats each), email marketing and other customizable benefits to reach our audience.
Move Mining Competition
Limited to 1 company
Champion the 2019-2020 Move Mining competition, as teams from around the world participate in this dynamic live competition. Competitors use technology, creativity and innovation to share their ideas on how to positively ’move’ the public perception of mining.
Sponsorship includes integrated marketing throughout the year with prominent exposure at Move Mining Competition during conference.
TOP–TIER BRANDING:
Conference Bag Sponsor
Limited to 1 company
Brand the conference attendee bags with your logo/design of your choice. Bags distributed to attendees upon registration.
Conference Lanyard Sponsor
Limited to 1 company
Your logo on the neck of 6,600+ attendees for duration of the conference.
Hotel Key Cards
Limited to 1 company
Your logo and/or image of your products/services in the hands of all attendees at the HQ hotel. Fully customizable to include a QR code, your booth number, contact information and more.
DIGITAL BRANDING:
Conference Mobile App Sponsor
Limited to 1 company
Your logo, splash page design and website in the hands of thousands of attendees utilizing the app each day. Includes a customizable, interactive splash screen, banner advertisement and push-notifications thanking you as the sponsor.
WiFi Sponsorship
Limited to 1 company
Customizable splash screen linked to your website, customizable password for attendees to utilize when connecting to WiFi throughout the duration of the conference.
Veloxity Power Pax
Limited to 1 company
Fully customizable branding of our portable mobile or tablet device charging packs for attendees on the go. Branded Power Pax will be available near registration AND your booth (if you choose).
**Please note: Any combination of sponsorships valued at $20,000 or higher will elevate the sponsor to Influencer Sponsor status.
Innovator
Sponsorship Opportunities
Photo Booth/Professional Headshots
Limited to 1 company
Leave a lasting impression with attendees by sponsoring the photo booth kiosk. Attendees will be able to tap, snap and share their event photos with other attendees and those at home – while engaging with your brands as they interact and have fun at your photo booth.
Student Forum & Engagement Luncheon
Limited to 1 company
Connect with over 400 future industry leaders. Sponsor will have the opportunity to tailor programming for up to three hours to fit your goals in reaching students in the mining and metallurgy industry.
The Lounge Sponsorship
Limited to 1 company
Located in a high-traffic area, The Lounge will be fully branded with your logo and promotional collateral. Attendees can be required to visit your booth in the EXPO hall to receive a Lounge ticket, redeemable for a 15 minute massage at the lounge.
SME Foundation Gala Dinner After-Dinner Reception Sponsor
Limited to 1 company
Support the programs and projects of the SME Foundation by sponsoring the Foundation Gala after party! The event will be co-branded with the sponsor and the SME Foundation.
SME Foundation Gala Dinner Wine Sponsor
Limited to 1 company
Your name and logo branded throughout the SME Foundation Gala Dinner, including your logo printed exclusively on the wine bottles served during dinner.
Attendee Ribbon Wall
Limited to 1 company
Your logo and branding prominently displayed on the Ribbon Wall. Ribbon Wall located near the high-trafficked registration area.
International Reception
Limited to 1 company
The ideal sponsorship to network with international peers, customers and clients as they enjoy hors d’oeurves and a hosted bar. The International Reception is a perfect way to influence international executives face-to-face.
SME Health & Safety Division 5k Run/Walk Title Sponsor
Limited to 1 company
Sponsor logo displayed on signage during the run, as well as on high quality shirts and water bottles given to each racer. Includes exclusive opportunity to award racers with your own branded water bottles, sunscreen, etc. Sponsorship includes registration for 10 runners.
Mineral & Metallurgical Processing Division Scotch Nightcap
Limited to 3 companies
The Scotch Night Cap will feature entertainment, hors d’oeuvres and a scotch tasting. As a sponsor you will receive 5 tickets to the event. Your company will be thanked at the event and your logo/company name will appear on the signage for the event.
** Please note any combination of sponsorships valued between $6,000 ≥ $19,999 will elevate the sponsor to Innovator Sponsor status.
Connector
Sponsorship Opportunities
Full Week Technical Track Sponsorship
Connect with your specific audience by sponsoring a full week of Division-specific Technical Track Sessions. This sponsorship allows your company to support the presentation and discussion of technical topics most important to you and your customers.
Includes room naming rights and a 6-foot table for your promotional collateral in the session room throughout the week.
Available Tracks: Coal & Energy, Mining & Exploration, Industrial Minerals & Aggregates, Mineral & Metallurgical Processing (MPD), Environmental, Health & Safety, International, Bulk Material Handling, Tunneling/Underground Construction, etc.
Move Mining Competition Next Gen
Limited to 1 company
Champion the 2019-2020 Move Mining Next Gen competition, an international online competition for K-12 participants, tasked to answer one critical question, ”What would life be like without mining?”
Move Mining Competition Live Event Stream
Limited to 1 company
Your company proudly recognized as the Live Event Streaming sponsor on all SME Social Media Channels and live-stream email communications.
Women of SME, WAAIME and WIM Breakfast and Panel Discussion
Limited to 2 companies
Become a champion for women in the mining, metallurgy & exploration industry. The breakfast has continuously been a sell-out event and a great way to connect with other leading female professionals in the industry. Includes a full VIP table, signage and remarks.
SME Division Lunches
Limited to 3 per luncheon
Showcase your products and services to the audience that matters most to you. Support an SME Division Luncheon to network with distinguished movers-and-shakers in the industry.
Title sponsorship includes VIP table for 10, opportunity to distribute small promo-piece to attendees, abbreviated bio read by speaker and logo prominently displayed on all signage and powerpoint.
Available Luncheon Sponsorships include: Coal & Energy Division, Environmental Division, Mineral and Metallurgical Processing Division, Industrial Minerals & Aggregates Division and the Mining & Exploration Division.
SME Health & Safety Division Breakfast
Limited to 1 company
Title breakfast sponsorship include VIP table for 10, may distribute promotional literature to attendees and opportunity to give remarks to audience during introductions.
SME/NSSGA Student Design Competition
Sponsor the infamous SME/NSSGA Student Design competition to support and engage with students tasked to sold "real world" engineering problems and provide solution prior to graduation. The teams will be judged on presentation skills, creativity, understanding of aggregate mining processes, and thoughtful methodology.
Graduate Student Research Poster Board Contest
Limited to 1 company
Support the opportunity for graduate students to showcase their work during the Annual Conference. Sponsorship includes logo on signage for competition and logo/company name in all print, digital and social promotions for the contest.
SME Foundation Gala Dinner VIP Table
Limited to 1 company
A VIP table sponsorship is the ideal way to entertain your clients, staff and friends for a fun evening, all while supporting the SME Foundation. Sponsorship includes VIP table for 8 and prominent logo recognition in print and digital promotions.
SME Young Leaders Mentor Luncheon
Limited to 2 companies
A VIP table sponsorship is the ideal way to entertain your clients, staff and friends for a fun evening, all while supporting the SME Foundation. Sponsorship includes VIP table for 8 and prominent logo recognition in print and digital promotions.
SME/NSSGA Student Design Competition
Support and engage firsthand with students tasked to solve "real world" engineering problems and provide solution prior to graduation. The teams will be judged on presentation skills, creativity, understanding of aggregate mining processes, and thoughtful methodology.
Move Mining Competition "Finalist Team” Sponsor
Limited to 3 companies
Sponsor the unique opportunity for an international team to travel and participate in the 2020 live Move Mining event at the conference.
SME Health & Safety Division Breakfast
Sponsorship includes 5 tickets, logo on signage and logo recognition in print and digital promotions for breakfast.
CMSP (Certified Mine Safety Professional) Reception
Exclusive Sponsorship
Sponsor the highly anticipated 2nd annual Certified Mine Safety Professional (CMSP) networking reception! Join distinguished experts in mine health and safety, as we kick off another year of the CMSP accreditation program and set industry best practices in place. Sponsorship includes brief speaking opportunity, signage, complimentary reception invitations, etc.
** Please note any combination of sponsorships valued between $2,499 ≥ $5,999 will elevate the sponsor to Connector Sponsor status.
Automator
Sponsorship Opportunities
SME/NSSGA Student Design Competition
Support and engage firsthand with students tasked to sold "real world" engineering problems and provide solution prior to graduation. The teams will be judged on presentation skills, creativity, understanding of aggregate mining processes, and thoughtful methodology.
SME Division Lunches
Limit 3 per luncheon
Showcase your products and services to the audience that matters most to you. Support an SME Division Luncheon to network with distinguished movers-and-shakers in the industry.
Sponsorship includes 2 tickets to luncheon, logo on all signage, luncheon powerpoint and thank you remarks given during luncheon.
Available Luncheon Sponsorships include: Coal & Energy Division, Environmental Division, Mineral and Metallurgical Processing Division, Industrial Minerals & Aggregates Division and the Mining & Exploration Division.
SME Health & Safety Division 5k Run/Walk
Limit 3 companies
Sponsorship includes logo on t-shirts given to each runner, 3 runner registrations and logo on event signage.
Mobile App Banner Advertisement
Limited to 3 companies
Your custom, hyperlinked banner advertisement displayed on the landing page of the conference mobile app.
Single Technical Session Sponsorship
Limited to 3 per luncheon
Includes logo signage, promotions as sponsor in program and app and 6ft table in the room for sponsor’s display.
SME/NSSGA Student Design Competition
Support and engage firsthand with students tasked to sold "real world" engineering problems and provide solution prior to graduation. The teams will be judged on presentation skills, creativity, understanding of aggregate mining processes, and thoughtful methodology.
** Please note any combination of sponsorships valued between $1,000 ≥ $2,499 are considered Automator Sponsor status.