Contact William Cox, GSA Meetings Department, at 303.357.1013 or , for more details on how you can leverage corporate sponsorship at the GSA Annual Meeting to gain traction in your market.

Sponsorship Opportunities

You can showcase your company before thousands of earth science professionals and more than 175 related exhibitors at one of the premier geoscience conferences in the world. Present your company as an industry leader through sponsorship of the GSA Annual Meeting & Exposition.

As a sponsor, you'll be recognized for your contribution in pre- and post-meeting issues of GSA Today (GSA's news magazine with a circulation of 20,000), in the Official Program, on the 2007 GSA Annual Meeting Web site, and with signage at specifically sponsored events. In addition, if you are also an exhibitor, you'll earn one priority point for every $1,000 in sponsorships, which increases your advantage in the selection process for premium booth locations.

Emerald - $10,000 or greater

Logo and/or company name on Exhibit Hall entrance signage
Logo and/or company name in Official Program and in the September and post-meeting highlights issues of GSA Today
Logo and link to company Web site on sponsor page of 2007 GSA Annual Meeting Web site
Full-page black-and-white ad in Official Program (a $938 value)
Company name on acknowledgment slide shown in technical program session rooms
One complimentary 2007 GSA Annual Meeting registration (up to a $485 value)

Diamond - $5,000 to $9,999

Company name on Exhibit Hall entrance signage
Logo and/or company name in Official Program and in the September and post-meeting highlights issues of GSA Today
Company name on sponsor page of 2007 GSA Annual Meeting Web site
½-page black-and-white ad in Official Program (up to $655 value)
Company name on acknowledgment slide shown in technical program session rooms Sapphire — $1,000 to $4,999

Sapphire - $1,000 to $4,999

Company name on signage at the Exhibit Hall entrance
Company name in Official Program and in the September and post-meeting highlights issues of GSA Today
Company name on sponsor page of 2007 GSA Annual Meeting Web site
Business card-size black-and-white ad in Official Program (a $95 value)
Company name on acknowledgment slide shown in technical program session rooms

Topaz - $500 to $999

Company name on Exhibit Hall entrance signage
Company name in Official Program and in the September and post-meeting highlights issues of GSA Today
Company name on sponsor page of 2007 GSA Annual Meeting Web site
Company name on acknowledgment slide shown in technical program session rooms

Sponsorship Opportunities for 2007

President's Student Breakfast — SPONSORED

This is one of the most popular events for students at the meeting! Take this opportunity to sponsor the future of geoscience.

Minimum sponsorship: $15,000

Presidential Reception

This sponsorship provides attendees of the GSA Presidential Address and Awards Ceremony with one complimentary drink and a selection of desserts at the reception that immediately follows. This prestigious event honors the highest achievers in earth science research and is enjoyed annually by their peers and associates.

Minimum sponsorship: $10,000

Abstracts on CD-ROM

Sponsorship of this item underwrites the highly valued Abstracts on CD-ROM for every Annual Meeting attendee. You get a lasting impression that goes home with your target audience and stays in their library for years. Your company's name will appear on the CD-ROM and you can advertise on the CD or include company content on the disk.

Minimum sponsorship: $10,000

Welcoming Reception

Every year, the welcoming party draws close to 5,500 attendees who come to network, catch up with colleagues, and view the exhibits.

Minimum sponsorship: $10,000

Author and Editor's Reception — SPONSORED

This evening reception is a thank-you to the authors, editors, and reviewers of GSA journals and books featuring complimentary wine, beer, and hors d'oeuvres.

Minimum sponsorship amount is $3,500

Hall of Fame

GSA's Hall of Fame is placed where attendees are sure to walk by time and time again on their way to sessions and other activities. Your sponsorship of the Hall, which honors current and past geoscience award winners, is an association with excellence.

Minimum sponsorship amount is $5,000

Afternoon Poster Reception

Bars set up in the poster session provide attendees complimentary beer and sodas on Monday, Tuesday, and Wednesday of the meeting. To say it is popular is an understatement!

Minimum sponsorship amount is $5,000 per day

Exhibit Hall Coffee Breaks

Attendees gather at these coffee and tea stations in the GSA Headquarters Services area on Monday, Tuesday, and Wednesday mornings and afternoons. Your visibility before a broad cross-section of delegates in a relaxed, informal setting is assured. (This is one of our most popular sponsorships and will be sold very quickly.)

Minimum sponsorship amount is $1,500 per day

Wireless Internet Access Area

Attendees seek out the Wireless Access Center for Internet access throughout the meeting via their own personal laptop computers.

Minimum sponsorship amount is $3,500

Hot Topic Sessions over Complimentary Chili and Beer

Provide complimentary chili and beer to the first 300 participants at Hot Topic sessions that occur during lunchtimes between technical sessions. This sponsorship resonates with companies that support innovation and leading-edge discussion.

Minimum sponsorship amount is $2,500 per day

Mentor Programs

These programs provide students with the opportunity to speak with mentors from the applied feilds of geosciences and learn of career choices.

Minimum sponsorship amount is $5,000 for each

Student Travel Fund

This fund helps students offset the costs of attending the 2007 GSA Annual Meeting. Sponsoring the student travel fund is investing in your future customer base.

No minimum sponsorship amount

Not Sure What to Sponsor?

We can help you customize a sponsorship that meets your specific goals. Another option is to contribute to the General Sponsorship Fund with no minimum amount required. Your contribution in this category is applied where the need is greatest, and you'll receive recognition on signs throughout the meeting site.

No minimum sponsorship amount