Sponsorship

About the Academy
The Academy of Wine Business Research is a leading international society of academics and scholars whose research is devoted to the economic, social, and management issues of the wine sector. Previously hosted in wine epicenters including Bordeaux, Tuscany, and Auckland, this is the very first time the conference will be held in Canada, hosted by Brock University’s Goodman School of Business. AWBR offers an attractive scientific program and an incredible opportunity for interested academics and industry professionals worldwide to share their experiences and knowledge. This is one event not to be missed!

This Year’s Theme
Each conference aims to explore a specific aspect of the wine industry. For 2013, the theme will be Wine Enrichment through Experience, focusing on the relationship between the enjoyment of wine and how it is experienced, as well as the role that personal narratives play in shaping industry trends. Storytelling, for example, has become increasingly popular in the wine industry. Whether by incorporating the winery or wine-maker’s history in the branding, or hosting special events and activities to complement tastings, wineries are finding innovative ways of telling their stories, and inspiring consumers to create their own stories based on their winery experiences. Wine regions rely a great deal on the unique “sense of place” that attracts those who yearn for the nostalgia of their last visit, or are experiencing wine for the first time. Along with various other business topics, this conference will explore some of the most salient elements that contribute to the enjoyment of wine and the implications of these elements on the wine business.

Conference Overview
AWBR conferences have a long standing tradition of critical discussion and drive for quality research in an open and friendly atmosphere. As such, the program will include renowned keynote speakers, academic and applied sessions, evening social events, a Gala dinner, and a day devoted to visits of local wineries. To further enhance participants’ enjoyment of Ontario wines, the AWBR conference is scheduled immediately after The Riesling Experience conference and just prior to the Niagara New Vintages Festival. The schedule was developed to allow the blending of networking among participants and encourage the exploration of the beautiful Niagara Region and its various cultural and culinary delights.

Please show your support and gain global audience with academics, industry professionals, and wine enthusiasts, by becoming an official sponsor of the Academy of Wine Business Conference 2013.

Sponsorship Levels

Gold - $5000
+ Prominent logo recognition with hyperlink on conference website
+ Full page advertisement or acknowledgement in conference programme/notebook
+ Three conference registrations, including Wednesday and Friday social events
+ Sponsor signage in Conference rooms (between conference slides)
+ Opportunity to distribute mutually agreed upon information or product in delegate welcome package
+ Inclusion on delegate mailing labels (post-event)

Silver - $3000
+ Logo recognition with hyperlink on conference website
+ Sponsor signage in reception and coffee break areas
+ Logo recognition on the agenda in the conference notebook
+ Two registrations to the conference, including Wednesday and Friday social events
+ Opportunity to distribute mutually agreed upon information or product in delegate welcome package

Bronze - $1500
+ Logo recognition with hyperlink on the conference website
+ Opportunity to distribute mutually agreed upon information or product in delegate welcome package

Education Advocate - $800
+ You are giving a student the opportunity to attend the conference
+ Mention in promotional advertisement and student recruitment materials
+ Recognition on conference website (name only)

Friends of the Academy - $300
+ Recognition on conference website (name only)

In-kind
Please feel free to contact us if you have a unique contribution in mind!