Gemological Research Conference 2009

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Sponsors

As top researchers and industry leaders from around the world convene again at GRC 2009, the Gemological Institute of America (GIA) is offering an exciting opportunity for corporate and individual sponsors to lend critical support. Through a variety of available contribution levels, you – as one of these exclusive sponsors – can gain valuable industry recognition, while also helping to drive the future of gemology.

In addition to the benefits associated with each sponsor or donor level, all GRC 2009 contributors also receive:

International publicity before, during, and after the event, which includes the GRC website, GIA publications (The Loupe and Insider), and the GRC Proceedings Volume (distributed to all GRC participants and Gems & Gemology subscribers).

High-profile recognition in all event materials, including the registration brochure and program; the tote bag given to all GRC participants; and in GIA’s publications The Loupe, The Insider, Gems & Gemology, and alum.connect. Acknowledgment in verbal and written references to the GRC, including an introduction and formal thank you at the opening event, signage during the entire event, and the GRC web site. Permanent recognition on the Donor Wall of Honor at GIA world headquarters and at GIA International schools in 11 countries, and a listing on the GIA website Honor Roll of Donors. Two free registrations for the GRC. Your company brochure inserted into the registration tote bag. Sponsor Now!

SPONSORED BY: The Gem & Jewellery Export Promotion Council Featured as sole sponsor of the poster session and Friday cocktail reception, with recognition in event materials and signage. Introduction and formal thank you at the Friday cocktail reception, and an opportunity to provide a sponsor-supplied gift item to reception attendees. Permanent recognition on the Donor Wall of Honor at GIA world headquarters and at GIA international schools in 11 countries, and a listing on the GIA website Honor Roll of Donors. One free registration for the GRC. Your company brochure inserted into the registration tote bag. Sold

GRC Proceedings Sponsor - $5,000 Featured as sponsor on the cover of the Proceedings Volume, which will be distributed to all conference participants and Gems & Gemology subscribers following GRC, and in event materials and signage. Daily Sponsor - $3,000 (Three sponsorships available – one for each day of the conference – Friday, Saturday, or Sunday) Featured as sponsor of one of the three conference days in the event materials and on “day of” signage, introduction at “day of” opening session, and one free registration for the GRC. Photo Contest/Exhibition Sponsor - $2,000 Featured as sponsor of the photo contest/exhibition in all related materials and signage, as well as recognition as the contest/exhibition sponsor during the GRC in conjunction with the displays of winning photos. Water Bottle Sponsor - Sold - Sponsored by Diamond World Your logo imprinted on water bottles available to participants during GRC. Session Sponsors - $1,500 (Multiple sponsorships available) Featured as session sponsor in event materials and on signage and opportunity to introduce keynote speaker for your chosen session. Field Trip Sponsor - $1,500 Sponsor of the two GRC field trips to the Pala gem pegmatite district, with recognition in the guidebook given to all field trip participants and marketed to geoscience libraries. Break Sponsors - $1,000 (Three sponsorships available – one for each day of the conference – Friday, Saturday, or Sunday) Logo or name featured as break sponsor on signage in the break area during two breaks on your chosen day. Travel Grant Sponsors - $1,000 (Multiple sponsorships available) Travel grants enable deserving students and participants from developing countries to present their research at the GRC. Opportunities to become a donor of the GRC 2009 are also available. All donors will be featured in event donor listings. Friends - $500 Supporters - $250 Contributors - $100 Sponsor Now!