The International System Dynamics Conference     Athens 2008

Our International System Dynamics Conference will be held in Athens, Greece in July 2008. 2008 marks the 26th annual conference of the System Dynamics Society. We expect about 500 scientists, researchers, academics, consultants and students from all over the world (about 50 countries) to attend this conference. The field of system dynamics and the span of its applications have grown extensively and include work in

• corporate planning and policy design
• public management and policy
• biological and medical modeling
• energy and the environment
• theory development in the natural and social sciences, and
• dynamic decision-making.

System dynamics is not only growing in these applications, but it is also expanding to be used around the world. Research currently underway worldwide, on these topics and more, will be presented at the conference.

We are a 501(C)(3) non-profit corporation, so your gift would be tax deductible as allowed by law.

Conference Sponsorship Opportunities

CONFERENCE PARTNER: CUSTOM AMOUNTS OVER US$5000

Additional benefits at the conference partner level may include use of a hospitality suite for one night during the conference and customized on-site large event sponsoring, such as the Banquet Dinner or the Poster Symposium Buffet.

Benefits at the conference partner sponsor level:

• Complimentary registrations (number to be determined)
• Double display area at the conference (two tables with skirting and chair) with preeminent location
• Use of multi-user Exhibitors’ Lounge (tentatively planned)
• Voluntary participation in “Exhibitor Demonstrations” parallel presentation/demonstration session, scheduled for one-half hour during the lunch break to showcase your service or product, with choice of desired time slot
• Name and contact information listed under “Conference Sponsors and Exhibitors” in the Conference Abstract Proceedings
• Name listed in brochures and on the conference website with a link to your website
• Two-page spread in the proceedings for an advertisement or message about your company
• One page insert to be placed inside the conference satchel or folder
• Opportunity for post-conference communication with participants in the conference-sponsor-specific “Conference Sponsor Notes” newsletter

MAJOR SPONSOR: US$5000

Benefits at the major sponsor level:

• Four complimentary registrations
• Display area at the conference (table with skirting and chair) with prominent location
• Use of multi-user Exhibitors’ Lounge (tentatively planned)
• Voluntary participation in “Exhibitor Demonstrations” parallel presentation/demonstration session, scheduled for one-half hour during the lunch break to showcase your service or product, with choice of desired time slot
• Name and contact information listed under “Conference Sponsors and Exhibitors” in the Conference Abstract Proceedings
• Name listed in brochures and on the conference website with a link to your website
• Two-page spread in the proceedings for an advertisement or message about your company
• One page insert to be placed inside the conference satchel or folder
• Opportunity for post-conference communication with participants in the conference-sponsor-specific “Conference Sponsor Notes” newsletter
• Plus one of the following on-site positioning opportunities, for example:
• Welcome Reception
• Conference satchel (or folder, if included in the conference packet)
• Printed Abstract Proceedings
• Mutually planned event to be decided

MID-LEVEL SPONSOR: US$2500

Benefits at the mid-level sponsor level:

• Two complimentary registrations
• Display area at the conference (table with skirting and chair) in an excellent location
• Use of multi-user Exhibitors’ Lounge (tentatively planned)
• Voluntary participation in “Exhibitor Demonstrations” parallel presentation/demonstration session, scheduled for one-half hour during the lunch break to showcase your service or product
• Name and contact information listed under “Conference Sponsors and Exhibitors” in the Conference Abstract Proceedings
• Name listed in brochures and on the conference website with a link to your website
• One side of a page in the proceedings for an advertisement or message about your company
• Opportunity for post-conference communication with participants in the conference-sponsor-specific “Conference Sponsor Notes” newsletter
• One page insert to be placed inside the conference satchel or folder
• Plus one of the following on-site positioning opportunities, for example:
• Coffee/tea breaks
• Informal Gathering (drink coupon) at conference site after first registration
• Cultural entertainment at banquet (if any)
• PhD Colloquium
• Equipment rental (AV, photocopier, computer with Internet access, computer with printer, etc.)
• Special meetings lunches
• Thursday Workshops
• Chapter/SIG Special Poster Session

EXHIBITOR: US$1250

Benefits at the exhibitor sponsor level:

• One complimentary registration
• Display area at conference (table with skirting and chair)
• Use of multi-user Exhibitors’ Lounge (tentatively planned)
• Voluntary participation in “Exhibitor Demonstrations” parallel presentation/demonstration session, scheduled for one-half hour during the lunch break to showcase your service or product
• Name and contact information listed under “Conference Sponsors and Exhibitors” in the Conference Abstract Proceedings
• Name listed in brochures and on the conference website with a link to your website
• One-half of one side of a page in the proceedings for an advertisement or message about your company
• Opportunity for post-conference communication with participants in the conference-sponsor-specific “Conference Sponsor Notes” newsletter
• One page insert to be placed inside the conference satchel or folder

SATCHEL SPONSOR: US$750

Benefits at the satchel sponsor level:

• Name and contact information listed under “Conference Sponsors and Exhibitors” in the Conference Abstract Proceedings
• Name listed in brochures and on the conference website with a link to your website
• Opportunity for post-conference communication with participants in the conference-sponsor-specific “Conference Sponsor Notes” newsletter
• One page insert to be placed inside the conference satchel or folder

Thank you for your support. For more information, please contact Roberta Spencer at 518 442-3865 or conference@systemdynamics.org. Visit our website at www.systemdynamics.org.