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SHAPING SMART SOLUTIONSWHAT TO EXPECTYear on year over 350 senior stake-holders from the bioplastics industry meet up at the European Bioplastics Conference to discuss the latest trends and developments in their field, network with their peers, and explore exciting new business op-portunities.The most comprehensive and insight-ful industry update: as always we are going to present you with an elabo-rate and well-researched conference agenda, covering everything you need to stay ahead of the curve.The largest exhibition dedicated ex-clusively to innovation in bioplastics: companies from across the bioplas-tics value chain will showcase the lat-est advances in bioplastics products and services – all under one roof.To join as a delegate or exhibitor, go to www.conference.european-bio-plastics.org, click “Registration”, and follow the instructions.European Bioplastics are pleased to announce the launch of the 10th annual Eu-ropean Bioplastics Conference – the leading international business forum for the bioplastics industry in Europe.Bioplastics – Shaping Smart SolutionsThe innovations bioplastics businesses have created in recent years are truly im-pressive. No doubt, smart bioplastics products and solutions will continue to drive the evolution of plastics towards greater resource efficiency and accelerate the tran-sition to a circular bioeconomy in Europe. Formulating a unified policy framework and economic agenda today is part of that process and will determine the extent – and pace – of adoption of tomorrow’s bioplastics solutions.5/6 NOVEMBER 2015, MARITIM PROARTE, BERLINCALL FOR PAPERSEuropean Bioplastics and the Confer-ence Advisory Board will select the successful entries for this year’s programme. To submit an abstract, please send an email to conference@european-bioplastics.org, request a proposal form, fill it in, and return it to us. The deadline for submissions is 19th June 2015. EXCELLENT NETWORK-ING OPPORTUNITIESWith hundreds of senior peers in attendance, joining the European Bio-plastics Conference is a great way to extend your professional network. The interactive conference format, desig-nated networking areas, our digital partnering tool, social evenings, and our 10th anniversary celebrations will boost your networking effortsWHO WILL BE ATTENDING THE EVENTAs the leading pan-industry event, the European Bioplastics Conference is regularly attended by over 350 senior delegates from across the entire bioplastics value chain. Below is a breakdown of last year’s attendees by industry sector, which shows just how diverse the delegation is that you will be meeting at the event. When it comes to expanding your network in the bioplastics industry, this is the one event you shouldn’t miss this year2014 ATTENDEES SECTOR BREAK DOWNWHY BECOME AN EXHIBITORWe all know what exhibiting at a conference is about: great products deserve great audiences, and our aim is to match the two. We be-lieve that the European Bioplastics Conference is the ideal platform for any bioplastics business to strengthen their brand and market their products and services to just the right audience. The exhibition is the largest of its kind dedicated exclusively to bioplastics, which makes it a unique opportunity to reach a senior international audi-ence and build a strong network of lasting business contacts in your field. HOW WE PROMOTE YOU+ You will have great visibility throughout the event thanks to your branded exhibition space+ With plenty of networking sessions during the two-day event you can expect to have numerous one-on-one conversations with your peers+ We’ll feature your company logo on the website, on lots of confer- ence materials handed out to all attendees, in conference-related mailings, and on some of our own branding+ In addition, your company profile will be up on the event website and linked up with your company’s online presenceCONFERENCE PRODUCT EXHIBITIONPREMIUM EXHIBITION PACKAGE* The premium space measures 3.5m x 3.5m and you can bring your own individual stand equipment; electricity includedFor EUBP members 1,300 EUR*For non-members 1,800 EUR*STANDARD EXHIBITION PACKAGE*The classic tabletop option, including two chairs and electricityFor EUBP members 950 EUR* For non-members 1,450 EUR**Excluding VAT. Terms and Conditions apply.SPONSORSHIP OPPORTUNITIES It is part of our organisational DNA to support the bioplastics indus-try at large as well as individual bioplastics businesses. The European Bioplastics Conference combines both these strands of engagement. It is a pan-industry gathering where multiple stakeholders convene to discuss the future of their sector in a competitive environment. At the same time, it is a great opportunity for companies that want to establish or cement their position in the market.Below you will find a selection of sponsorship options*. These are just suggestions, and as a general rule:... we can customise packages to match your requirements... branding elements – online and offline – are included in all pack- ages... the prominence and ranking of your branding and the PR support we can give you will be proportional to the level of investment you make* The sponsoring company is responsible for supplying any artworks to be included in conference materials according to European Bioplastics’ material specifications and print dead-lines. European Bioplastics will print the respective conference materials. Where a branded item (such as bags, lanyards, notepads, pens, etc.) is included in the sponsorship package, the sponsoring company is responsible for creating and delivering a minimum of 400 giveaways no later than two weeks prior to the conference to the offices of European Bioplastics. The cost for branded giveaway items is borne by the sponsoring company. Where the sponsorship covers a part of the event such as refreshment breaks, gala dinner, or lunch, the cost for food and beverages is included in the package price. All prices are exclusive of VAT.Our sponsors’ support is vital for the conference, and without their commitment of resources – financial and other – it would be a bland affair. Therefore, if you’d like to get involved as a supporter, show your dedication to industry growth and development, and seize the opportunity to be identified as a key player in the industry, we’d be delighted to hear from you. Contact us on conference@european-bio-plastics.org or +49 (0)30 2848 2358 to discuss a potential partnership. The Gold package gives you excellent brand visibility throughout the event and on all collateral conference materials, and we’ll work with you to generate awareness for your brand and products. Some of the included features are listed below, and we’ll be happy to customise this package in line with your ideas and requirements:+ only 4 available + premium branding ranking and visibility+ standard exhibition space + full-page advert in the conference handbook+ 2 delegate places included + mention in pre-event mailing6,000 EURGOLD SPONSORThis is the top dog of sponsorship packages. It’s exclusive and it puts your branding in prime position everywhere at all times. There are lots of things already included, but of course there’s plenty of room to add elements of your choice and incorporate other packages. Here are some elements that may be included:+ exclusivity + top level branding online and offline + premium exhibition stand + double-page advert in the conference handbook+ branded giveaway item of your choice + 4 delegate places included+ option to add further delegate places at a reduced rate + mention in pre-event mailing and press releasePLATINUM SPONSOR12,000 EURThe Silver Level packages normally include spon-sorship of a specific part of the event such as the morning registration or refreshment breaks; all of them include:+ enhanced branding + half-page advert in the conference handbook+ 1 delegate place includedSILVER LEVEL SPONSOR3,500 - 4,500 EURPACKAGE EXAMPLES: Lunch Sponsor, Coffee Break Sponsor, Meeting Point / Networking Tool Sponsor, Regis-tration Area Sponsor, 10th Conference Anniversary Lottery SponsorThese are great and straightforward packages if you want to get on board as an official sponsor, benefit from the branding opportunities the event offers, and tap into the European Bioplastics exten-sive network. All packages include:+ regular online and offline branding + 1 branded item+ 1 delegate place included+ advert in the conference handbook (depending on package)BRONZE LEVEL SPONSOR1,900 - 3,500 EURPACKAGE EXAMPLES: Conference Handbook Sponsor, Notepads Sponsor, Pens Sponsor, Individual Giveaways, Lan-yards & Badges Sponsor, Delegate Bags Sponsor, Conference Video/Photography Sponsor Half-page advert 500 EURFull-page advert 1,000 EURCONFERENCE HANDBOOK ADVERTISEMENTSExclusive branding around the event’s social highlight+ exclusivity + all elements of the gold sponsor package+ additional branding as gala dinner sponsorGALA DINNER SPONSOR10,000 EUREUBP MEMBERS FEE850 EUR*expires18 Oct 2015CONFERENCE FEESTo arrange a group discount (4 or more delegates) please contact us.*Excluding VAT. Terms and Conditions apply.EARLY BIRDFEE900 EUR*only until5 Jul 2015STANDARD FEE1,050 EUR*expires18 Oct 2015LATE FEE1,250 EUR*from 19 Oct 2015One of the city’s premier hotels, the MARITIM proArte is situated right in the heart of Berlin. To reserve your room, please contact the hotel di-rectly. When making your reservation, please remember to quote promo code EBP2015 to take advantage of the preferential rates we have negoti-ated for our attendees.MARITIM proArte Hotel BerlinFriedrichstr. 151 10117 BerlinGermanyPhone: +49 (0)30 20 33-5Fax: +49 (0)30 20 33-40 90For more information please go to: www.maritim.deEuropean Bioplastics e.V.Marienstr. 19-20 10117 BerlinGermanyPhone: +49 (0)30 28 48 23 50Fax: +49 (0)30 28 48 23 59conference@european-bioplastics.orgwww.conference.european-bioplastics.orgwww.european-bioplastics.orgEuropean Bioplastics is the industry association representing the inter-ests of stakeholders along the entire bioplastics value chain in Europe. Its members produce, refine, and distrib-ute bioplastics – plastics that are either biobased, biodegradable, or both.To secure your place simply go to the conference website, click “Registration”, and follow the instructions. If you encounter any problems during the booking procedure, please get in touch with us on conference@european-bioplastics.org.WHAT’S INCLUDED IN THE FEE+ Access to all conference sessions throughout the two-day event+ Participation in all social events, including the gala dinner on 5 November+ Visiting the bioplastics product exhibition+ Lunches and refreshment breaks on both days+ Full conference documentation+ All presentations (subject to speaker approval)CONFERENCE VENUE & PREFERENTIAL RATESWe’ve chosen to return to the MARITIM proArte Hotel in the centre of Germany’s bustling capi-tal city. It’s one of Berlin’s premier business hotels and we’ve enjoyed our last experience there very much. To find out more go to www.conference.european-bioplastics.org and check out the “Conference venue” section.The European Bioplastics Conference attracts an international delegation and we understand that it adds a lot to your convenience if you can stay at the hotel where the events takes place. Therefore, we’ve negotiated a preferential rate for our delegates to take advantage of when booking at the MARITIM proArte Hotel. Remember to use promo code EBP2015 to activate it