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CONFERENCE 2015


CONFERENCE 2015

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The 12th Annual Safety Codes Council Conference and Annual General Meeting (June 3 - 5, 2015)

Since 2004, industry leaders - committed to the highest standard of excellence in our safety codes system - have gathered each year to be inspired by keynote speakers, engaged in topical and relevant breakout sessions, and encouraged by peers to help keep Alberta a safe place to live, work, and play.

In 2014, attendance increased by nearly five and 62 per cent from 2013 and 2012, respectively, resulting in the highest participation to-date. The 2015 Conference will be the biggest and best yet!____________________________ Thank you for considering the sponsorship opportunities presented in this package.Sponsor benefits and profiles are scaled to the investment option selected. To confirm your participation, or for more information, please contact:

Erin StroudManager of Stakeholder Relations [email protected]

Rudy A. ZachariasMarketing [email protected]


The Welcome Reception Presenting Sponsor will welcome Conference 2015 delegates and guests to an evening of food, beverages, and networking at the stunning 24,000-square foot Mount Norquay Lodge.

Enjoy a hearty, authentic Albertan BBQ-dinner, while socializing with colleagues and making new connections in an unparallelled setting. Clear-blue mountain vistas, the sunset on the surrounding peaks, and the rustic elegance of Mount Norquay Lodge will set the tone and atmosphere for an amazing three days.

Sponsorship Profile: Business profile to more than 500 business and industry leaders, stakeholders, dignitaries, and VIPs at this popular meet-and-greet event.

Presenting Sponsor Recognition:In addition to Contributing Sponsor benefits, the Presenting Sponsor will receive:

• A formal introduction by Brian Alford, President and CEO of the Safety Codes Council

• A welcome message from Welcome Reception Presenting Sponsor to Conference 2015 delegates and guests

• Premiere seating for four at the Partners Dinner

• Inclusion of corporate logo in Conference print and digital promotional materials, including: Conference 2015 brochures, updates, and Partners Newsletter

• Inclusion of corporate logo in all paid advertising

• Day-of on-site signage identifying Welcome Reception Presenting Sponsor

• Opportunity to set-up corporate display (tradeshow booth or banners)

• Mention in appropriate media and editorials

• Acknowledgement in all post-Conference materials

Welcome Reception at Mount Norquay Lodge PRESENTING SPONSOR

Platinum-level Investment: $7,500

Mount Norquay Lodge features traditional post-and-beam construction and boasts a beautiful view of the sun as it sets behind Mount Norquay.

• lnclusion of corporate logo in Conference 2015 print and digital promotional materials, including: Conference brochures, updates, and Partners Newsletter

• Acknowledgement on the Council’s Conference 2015 webpage


Contributing Sponsor Recognition:

Welcome Reception CONTRIBUTING SPONSOR

Transportation: $2,500Centrepieces: $1,000


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“I would like to take a moment to express my gratitude. The information

attained from the seminars, time in the mountains, hearing keynote

speakers, and visiting with colleagues was an informative and great time.

“It was great to put names to faces. I feel very lucky to have been given

the opportunity to attend, and I look forward to future Conferences.

“A very big thank you.”

Kevin G.Conference Delegate, 2014

The Partners Dinner features fine-dining delights from the Rimrock Resort Hotel’s awarding-winning culinary team. Delegates and guests will enjoy an evening of dining and discourse with peers, followed by the presentation of the Safety Codes Council Awards. We cap the celebratory meet-and-greet evening off with a little levity and laughter.

The Presenting Sponsor will welcome attendees to the Partners Dinner and introduce our special guest: Dave Hemstad, CBC personality and comedian.

Sponsorship Profile: Business profile to more than 500 business and industry leaders, stakeholders, dignitaries, and VIPs

Presenting Sponsor Recognition:In addition to Contributing Sponsor benefits, the Presenting Sponsor will receive:


• A welcome message from Partners Dinner Presenting Sponsor to Conference 2015 delegates and guests

• Premiere seating for four at the Partners Dinner

• Inclusion of corporate logo in Conference 2015 print and digital promotional materials, including: Conference 2015 brochure, updates, and Partners Newsletter


• Day-of on-site identifying signage

• Opportunity to set-up corporate display (tradeshow booth or banners)

• Mention in appropriate media channels and editorials

• Acknowledgement on the Conference 2015 webpage

• Acknowledgement in post-Conference materials

Partners Dinner PRESENTING SPONSOR

Platinum-level Investment: $7,500


A regular guest on the Debaters on CBC Radio, Dave Hemsted has been called a Canadian Master. Comedy fans will recognize him from his numerous televised appearances at Just for Laughs and the Halifax Comedy Festival.

• Inclusion of corporate logo in Conference 2015 print and digital promotional materials, including: Conference brochures, updates, and Partners Newsletter

• Acknowledgement on the Conference 2015 webpage


Contributing Sponsor Recognition:

Partners Dinner CONTRIBUTING SPONSOR

Wine: $2,500Centrepieces: $1,000


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“I found David to be among the most relevant speakers I’ve had the

opportunity to listen to. His ability to bring his message home to the road-paving and asphalt industry in a very

matter-of-fact and understandable way was especially well-handled and certainly appreciated by our

stakeholders.

“I would highly recommend David as a leading-edge, thought-provoking speaker, appropriate for any forward-

thinking organization.”

Ontario Hot Mix Producers Association

“David Eaves is a very engaging and interesting speaker. He had clearly

prepared well for his audience.”

British Columbia Safety Authority

David Eaves: The Open Revolution – Transparency and Information-sharing

The Presenting Sponsor will welcome delegates to this engaging keynote session with one of North America’s most exciting public policy entrepreneurs.

David Eaves knows how to open things up. He’s an expert in public policy, strategy, open government, open source, negotiation and collaboration, and a recognized public thinker - all wrapped up in one. Eaves’ expertise in technology and transparency make him an ideal speaker for governments that are interested in open data and social media but also for any company or group confronting disruptive innovation or engaging in crowd-sourcing.

At Conference 2015, Eaves will discuss the benefits of a corporate bias that favours transparency and information-sharing. Exploring the practicality of a revitalised knowledge base that thrives on the contributions of the many over the few, he believes access to information is the key driver for building our industries, businesses, society, and economy.


Sponsorship Recognition: The Presenting Sponsor will receive:

• A formal introduction

• A welcome message from Presenting Sponsor to Conference 2015 delegates and guests


Keynote Speaker: David Eaves PRESENTING SPONSOR

Gold-level Investment: $4,000



• Acknowledgement on Conference 2015 webpage

• Premiere seating for two at the Partners Dinner



As a negotiation expert, David Eaves advises on critical negotiations, such as the Canadian Boreal Forest Agreement, and helps create opportunities where there are log-jams. As a public thinker, he is a prolific writer, contributing to The Toronto Star and the Personal Democracy Forum, and he has published chapters in several books, such as O’Reilly Media’s Open Government and EMP’s textbook The New Journalist. A sought after speaker, Eaves is frequently invited by a diversity of groups - from executives to students - to speak on issues relating to policy-making, strategy, and negotiation - in fields ranging from real estate to government to healthcare.


CONFERENCE 2015 SPONSORSHIP OPPORTUNITIES

“Alex Steffen explores our planet’s future, telling powerful, inspiring

stories about the hard choices facing humanity... and our opportunity to

create a much better tomorrow.”

TED.com

“Want to know what greens will be talking about in a few years? Follow

Alex Steffen; he is talking about it today.”

David Roberts, Grist.org

Alex Steffen: Bright Green Strategies for Thriving in Tough Times

The Presenting Sponsor will welcome delegates to this inspiring keynote & Q&A session with Alex Steffen, the thinking-person’s optimist.

Alex Steffen’s provocative talks about our future pack houses around the globe. Whether imagining the opportunities to be found in climate-neutral cities or sharing breakthrough insights into the powerful forces now driving worldwide change, Steffen, as the New York Times notes, “lays out the blueprint for a successful century.”

At Conference 2015, Steffen will showcase a new approach to saving the planet by seeking out competitive opportunities to address the scope, scale, and speed of the changes we are all called upon to make. Big changes, Steffen says, can mean big success for companies and cities; agressively pursing sustainability can deliver competitive advantages. In this talk, Steffan will hit the epicentre of the next trend: a bright (prosperous) and green (sustainable) future.





• Inclusion of corporate logo in Conference 2015 print and digital promotional materials, including: Conference 2015 brochures, updates, and Partners Newsletter


Keynote Speaker: Alex Steffen PRESENTING SPONSOR






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Alex Steffen has a rare ability to connect planetary thinking to our most practical concerns, and his lively, engaging talks - with their combination of practical sense, visionary insights, and humour - have wowed hundreds of audiences. From the stage of the TED Conference to boardrooms of leading corporations to lecture halls in some of the world’s most prestigious universities, Steffen has shown a remarkable talent for helping audiences understand the role of world-changing ideas and trends in their own lives and work.

“The really shocking truth for most of us isn’t how bad things are,” Steffen says; “it’s how good things can get.”



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“Tom’s presentation every year is a highlight. His presentations are informative, and he gives real-life

examples.”

Conference Delegate, 2014


Tom Marriott: Safety Codes Law

The Presenting Sponsor will welcome delegates to what is sure to be an informative, in-demand session.

Tom Marriott returns in 2015 to delve into real-life case-studies of how the safety codes system interacts with the legal system. An expert in safety codes related legislation, Marriott will showcase his invaluable experience and many insights.

At Conference 2015, Marriott will discuss trends in case law and how pending changes to the Safety Codes Act and updates to the Building Code will impact industry and the safety codes system.

Sponsorship Profile: Business profile to more than 500 business and industry leaders, stakeholders, dignitaries, and VIPs.




• Inclusion of corporate logo in Conference 2015 print and digital promotional materials, including: Conference 2015 brochures, updates, and Partners Newsletter


• Day-of on-site signage identifying Presenting Sponsor




Keynote Speaker: Tom Marriott PRESENTING SPONSOR


Tom Marriott is a Partner with Brownlee LLP in Edmonton, Alberta. His preferred areas of practice include municipal law and safety codes. Marriott has served as Counsel to the Safety Codes Council for many years.



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“I really did enjoy the conference. The meals were fantastic, and the

networking was great. I enjoyed the sessions that I attended. I think [the

Council does] a better job each year.”

Randy B.Conference Delegate, 2014


Thanking Retiring Safety Codes Council Volunteers...

The Presenting Sponsor will welcome delegates to the Retirees Breakfast.

At this event, Council will acknowledge the significant contribution of retiring staff, Coordinating Committee and sub-council members, safety codes officers, and stakeholders.

The awards ceremony and presentations will follow a hearty breakfast, prepared by the Rimrock Resort Hotel’s awarding-winning culinary team.








Retirees Breakfast PRESENTING SPONSOR

Silver-level Investment: $1,500


Breakout Sessions PRESENTING SPONSOR

Silver-level Investment: $1,500

Breakout Sessions

The Presenting Sponsor will welcome delegates to one of four breakout session streams:

a) Municipal b) Professional c) Technical 1 (building, fire, plumbing) d) Technical 2 (gas, electrical, AEDARSA)

Delivered by knowledgeable presenters in interactive environments, these breakout sessions will offer relevant and applicable topics relating to the safety codes system.

Delegates can stay with one stream or mix-and-match among the session offerings to tailor a learning program that best suits their interests.









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Who’s Hungry? Breakfast and Lunch Sponsors Sponsor one or more of five breakfasts or lunches that will feature delicious, nutritious food, for hungry delegates, from The Rimrock Resort Hotel kitchen.


Sponsorship Recognition: The following benefits are provided to Conference 2015Sponsors:

• Inclusion of corporate logos in Conference 2015 print and digital promotional materials, including: Conference 2015 brochure, updates, and Partners Newsletter




Breakfast and Lunch Sponsors

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