Exhibitor Prospectus

7 & 8 October 2015 I Melbourne1Media partner:Co-located with:Exhibitor Prospectus7 & 8 OCTOBER 2015 • MELBOURNE CONVENTION & EXHIBITION CENTREGain exposure, drive sales and build brand awareness amongst the Australian waste and recycling community.VICTORIA’SLONGEST RUNNING WASTE & RECYCLINGEXHIBITION & CONFERENCE2Co-located with:Media partner:7 & 8 October 2015 I Melbourne3WELCOMEWaste Expo© is delighted to take it’s place on the industry event calendar as the annual exhibition and education forum for waste management, recycling and sustainability. Now in its third year, Waste Expo© is the industry’s largest and longest running exhibition and conference in Victoria, held annually at the Melbourne Convention and Exhibition Centre. Over two days, Waste Expo© attracts a qualified audience of 2,500+ delegates, offering a dedicated platform to meet key decision makers across all areas of waste management, recycling and sustainabilityAs part of Australian Sustainability Week, Waste Expo© is co-located with All-Energy Australia, Australia’s Sustainability in Business and Inter-Water Australia. All four events run alongside one-another presenting the most significant environmental showcase Australia has ever seen.Waste Expo© provides a unique opportunity for the industry to come together face to face, with suppliers able to share product updates and new information as well as network with a targeted audience. 2015 will bring with it new and exciting elements to the exhibition and conference including a gala networking event and the introduction of an advisory panel to ensure the event develops with the industry and continues to build on the already significant visitor base of 2,594 people. Waste Expo© is delighted to have a new team member and we would like to take this opportunity to introduce Veronica Dullens to the team in the new role of Business Development Manager. Veronica brings with her 14 years experience working in the Waste Management Association of Australia (WMAA) and has been responsible for the vast majority the WMAA’s events over this time. Veronica will be responsible for the direction and drive of the show and will enable Waste Expo© to continue to be the peak industry event in Australia. Finally the team would like to take the opportunity to thank all of the exhibitors that have supported the show from inception. Thank you for the effort you have put into the show and your displays and we look forward to seeing you again in 2015. Yours sincerelyLouise BrooksEvent Director4OVERVIEWWaste Expo© is the must-attend business-to-business exhibition for waste, recycling and sustainability in Australia. Held annually at the Melbourne Convention and Exhibition Centre, Waste Expo© 2015 will take place on the 7th and 8th of October 2015. As the longest running waste and recycling exhibition in Victoria, Waste Expo© brings together Australia’s key solution providers in the waste management, recycling and sustainability sectors, showcasing the very latest technology, products and turnkey solutions. Co-located with Australia’s Sustainability in Business Conference & Exhibition, All-Energy Australia and Inter-Water Australia, Waste Expo© forms a part of Australia’s most significant showcase for the Waste, Recycling, Environment, Sustainability, Water Management, Clean Energy and Energy Efficiency industries. These four events together form Australian Sustainability Week with the aim of: • Stimulating the progress of clean and renewable energy and sustainability; • Highlighting the importance of the water-energy nexus in Australia;• Focusing attention upon the impact of climate change, growing water scarcity and the use and supply of the world’s waste;• Encouraging the need to manage waste and implement sustainable practices; • Accelerating the adoption of sustainable practices; and• Encouraging strategic partnerships to drive these practices into the wider community.Waste Expo© presents an opportunity to engage with professionals from sectors such as government, corporate, hospitality, transport and healthcare, for whom waste management, recycling and sustainable solutions are increasingly vital. The Exhibition is complemented with a free seminar program that is designed to educate and provide exhibitors and industry practitioners the opportunity to share knowledge on a range of topics. The seminar program is an opportunity to showcase new industry developments and innovations as well as reintroducing traditional favourites.QUICK EVENT OVERVIEWDATES:Wednesday 7th and Thursday 8th October 2015LOCATION:Melbourne Convention and Exhibition CentreEXPECTED VISITOR NUMBERS:2,500+ visitors from across Australia VISITOR SECTORS: Architecture; Design; Building Construction; Property; Development; Cleaning and Maintenance; Consultancy; Defence; Distributor / Dealer; Education; Energy from Waste; Environment and Planning; Equipment Manufacture / Sales / Service; Facility / Property Management; Food Waste; Green Waste / Organics Processing; Healthcare / Medical; Hospitality; Landfill Management; Local Government; Maintenance; Manufacturing and Production; Media; Recycling Services; Retail; State & Federal Government; Transport / Logistics; Waste Processing; Waste Treatment; Waste Disposal; Waste Transport WEBSITE:www.wasteexpo.com.au CONTACT:Brooks EventsPhone: 02 9528 5791Email: sales@wasteexpo.com.au7 & 8 October 2015 I Melbourne5WASTE SUMMIT SEMINAR PROGRAMWaste Expo© offers a free conference program in the Waste Summit theatre as part of the overall exhibition. This conference is open to all industry delegates and provides an opportunity for exhibitors and visitors to share knowledge.VENUEWaste Expo© is held annually at the award winning Melbourne Convention and Exhibition Centre (MCEC).MCEC was the first convention centre in the world to achieve a 6 Star Green environmental rating by the Green Building Council of Australia for the Convention Centre’s innovative environmental design and operational features. MCEC are also accredited Silver by EarthCheck, who measure energy and water consumption, waste production and community commitment.MCEC is set on the banks of the iconic Yarra River, only a short walk from Melbourne’s CBD and a range of accommodation options. It is also easily accessible by public transport and is just a 20-minute drive from Melbourne airport.6WHO SHOULD EXHIBITWaste Expo© is unique in its ability to attract not only industry specific companies such as recyclers, transfer stations and councils but also attracts a large contingent of commercial end users from sectors such as corporate, health care, universities and education institutes, hospitality, builders, transport providers, financial institutes and consultants to name a few.Exhibiting is open to all companies with products or services within the Waste Management, Recycling and Sustainability sectors. Examples of previous successful exhibitors include:• Earth Moving Machinery• Materials Handling• Recycling Machinery• Trucks/ Truck Bodies/ Trailers• Compactors• Anaerobic Digestion• Machinery Attachments• Liquid waste handling solutions• Cleaning Machinery• Insurance and Finance Solutions• Street Sweepers• Resource recovery and waste management consultants• Waste Water Solutions• Recycling Companies• Shredders• Bailers• Composters • Organics Recycling and Processing• Metal Shears• Bins• Waste to Energy Solutions• Odour Management• Reprocessed Plastic Products• High Pressure Cleaners• Source Separation Solutions• Alternative Daily Landfill Covers• Truck Attachment and Accessories• Electric Vehicles• Software and Management SystemsIf you have a product or service that relates to the waste management, sustainability and recycling sectors than Waste Expo© can put you in front of over 2,500 qualified and interested visitors. 7 & 8 October 2015 I Melbourne7WE DELIVER YOUR TARGET AUDIENCEWaste Expo© 2015 will include extensive marketing campaign activities to promote and attract relevant and qualified buyers to Waste Expo© . Not only will the campaign promote the exhibition but it will also publicise the presence of the exhibitors and their latest developments.Some of the activities that will be undertaken will include:• Extensive Trade Journal Advertising• Direct and Targeted Mail• EDM Campaign • Public Relations• Online Marketing • Exhibitor Promotions In brief, Waste Expo© 2014 visitors:• Were high quality visitors with significant purchasing authority - 52% of visiting delegates indicated their purchasing authority as being over $10,000.• 25% of attendees indicated they are intending to purchase new product within 12 months, 11% of these indicating they plan to purchase within 3 months time.• Attendees covered a range of job titles, those to note include 20% indicating their position as company principle, director, owner or CEO and 34% indicating a management position.Breakdown by purchasing authorityBreakdown by job titleBreakdown by areas of interestIn 2014, Waste Expo© attracted a total of 2,778 visits across the two event days - comprising of 2,594 visiting trade delegates and 184 exhibiting staff and presenters.8FEEDBACK FROM Waste Expo© 2014“We’ve had an absolute screamer”Steve BrooksManaging DirectorSUPERIOR ENVIRONMENTAL SOLUTIONS PTY LTD“The people walking around are genuinely interested, they’re not just kicking tyres”Ian PinneyVictorian Sales ManagerGARWOOD INTERNATIONAL PTY LTD“Good show...Good People...Good Traffic...Excellent for business” Peter DonnellNational Sales and Marketing ManagerMASTEC AUSTRALIA PTY LTD“Traffic is good and the results coming from that are good as well...It’s been good for our business”Seth AtkinsonSales ManagerSCHWARZE INDUSTRIES AUSTRALIA PTY LTD7 & 8 October 2015 I Melbourne9BENEFITS OF EXHIBITINGThe way in which we deal with wastes and by-products is constantly changing and is the most important facet facing responsible businesses worldwide.You will have the opportunity to not only network and conduct business with visitors from Waste Expo© but also from our co-located events: All-Energy Australia, Australia’s Sustainability in Business and Inter-Water Australia. This gives you the potential return on investment of four shows for the price of one. Why Exhibit?• 71% of visitors believe live events are the best way to meet new contacts*• 65% of visitors believe experiencing businesses first-hand makes them more memorable*• 63% of visitors said they would like to buy from an event**Source: Cog Research 2010 commissioned by FaceTimeCustomer Relations:• Face to face relationship building • Discover New Clients• Educate and Demonstrate your products and services in a live environment• Promote Brand AwarenessSales Opportunities:• Explore New Opportunities• Make Sales• Build Pre Qualified Relationships• Expand your databaseNetworking• Conduct Market Research • Network with industry Leaders• Attend and contribute to industry seminarsIf your business offers products and services in waste management, recycling and sustainability you can’t afford to miss this opportunity. In 2014, Waste Expo© attracted over 2,500 visitors across two busy show days, putting exhibitors face to face with potential customers from around Australia and beyond.Contact the Waste Expo© team today to learn more about how you can be a part of this exciting business opportunity.10EXHIBITION STAND PACKAGESWaste Expo© provides two stand formats for exhibitors:All Waste Expo© stands receive:• A comprehensive exhibition manual • A complimentary show guide listing (made up of corporate logo, contact details and 100 word company profile)• Organisation name listed on exhibition page of the event website• Inclusion in Waste Expo© e-newsletters• Visitor invitation (electronic) for distribution to your customersThere are no corner loading or hidden charges associated with Waste Expo© stands. Public Liability Insurance ($10M Cover) is also available for those that do not have cover for the cost of $200 + GST.Shell Scheme This is a standard exhibition display booth arrangement. This option provides and easy and functional solution for exhibiting. Shell scheme is best for stands up to 36m2 and display upgrade options are available at an extra cost.Inclusions:• Stand Space• Carpet• 2.4m high white laminate walls (black front runner is also available on request)• 2 x lights per 9m2• Single Phase Power Point• Stand Fascia with Company Name Printed over each open side (max 30 letters)Price: $460/m2 + GSTSpace Only (for areas 36m2 or greater)This is a creative and eye catching way to attract buyers to your stand and is especially suitable for machinery or custom built stands. Space only displays require a little more effort but can be a huge point of difference between you and your competitors. Please note that space only does not include power, lights or walls and all designs for custom stands must be approved by the organiser and the venue.Price: Space Only $395/m2 + GST Space with Carpet $410/m2 + GST (Carpet in either Black, Blue, Red or Navy)7 & 8 October 2015 I Melbourne11FLOORPLANB23129993933363363333331266 66336 6333 3 333912963633 6 39 333126969333 3 3333 93 9336 3336 33393333322129AV DeskSTAGEENTRY Waste Summit3333333333391212 9629 9A1A4A6A7A8A10A11A13A14A20B1B3B4B2B10B11 B12B13B24B25B26B29C1C2 C4C5 C7CAFEC9C10 C11 C12C14C17C18 C19 C20C21D1D3D4D5D6D7D10D12D13D14D15D16D17D21B32B14 3361295.5 D229D23D24D25D26A21A22A23A24A25A26B303A16A18SHOW ENTRYALL-ENERGY|SUSTAINABILITY IN BUSINESS | INTER-WATER699 3369C15C16The floor plan is correct at the time of publication. The Organiser retains the right to make alterations should it be deemed necessary at all times. Updates to the floorplan can be viewed on the event website at www.wasteexpo.com.au.12HOW TO BOOK YOUR SPACEStep 1: Contact the Waste Expo© team to discuss your needs. Once your requirements have been determined and agreed upon you will receive an Exhibition Booking FormStep 2: Complete and return the Exhibition Booking FormStep 3: Once we have received your completed booking form you will be sent an invoice for your deposit payment to confirm your participation. As the event draws closer you will receive further communications from the Waste Expo© team, including your Exhibitor Manual and Trade Visitor invitations to assist in your preparation for the event.CONTACTSPaul TowersEvent ManagerT: 0410 750 551E: paul@wasteexpo.com.auVeronica DullensBusiness Development ManagerT: 0400 449 100 E: veronica@wasteexpo.com.auLouise BrooksEvents DirectorT: 0402 206 942 E: louise@wasteexpo.com.au