IUS - The Inter-University Seminar on Armed Forces and Society

Sponsorship Opportunities

The 2009 Biennial International Conference of the Inter-University Seminar on Armed Forces and Society will be the biggest in the organization's history. Over 300 leading scholars, writers, researchers, and military leaders from all over the world will gather in Chicago for three days to discuss the latest and most relevant issues in civil- military relations, terrorism, peacekeeping, and military sociology.

The Conference provides an opportunity to reach a unique audience of decision-makers and those who influence them. Please consider the following sponsorship opportunities:

Event Date Amount Benefits
Grand Banquet 10/23 7,000 Full-page advertisement in program, sign in banquet hall, five-minuter greeting to the audience, complimentary registration for four, and two complimentary rooms for two nights each
Luncheon 10/24 5,000 Full-page advertisement in program, sign in luncheon hall, five-minute greeting to the audience, complimentary registration for two, and one complimentary room for two nights.
Welcome Reception 10/23 3,000 Full-page advertisement in program, sign in reception area, complimentary registration for two, and one complimentary room for two nights.
President's Reception 10/24 3,000 Full-page advertisement in program, sign in reception area, complimentary registration for two, and one complimentary room for two nights.
2 Coffee Breaks 10/24 2,500 Full-page advertisement in program, sign in reception area, and complimentary registration for two.
Conference Breakfast 10/25 2,500 Full-page advertisement in program, sign in reception area, and complimentary registration for two.
Board of Directors and Council Luncheon 10/22 1,000 Full-page advertisement in program and sign in reception area.
Individual panels 10/23-25 750 Sign in panel room.
Publications Catalog in registration packet 10/23-25 600 Catalogs of less than 30 pages without cover- markets directly to each conference participant
Flyer(s) in registration packet (1 to 3 single page) 10/23-25 400 Direct marketing to each conference participant of one to three single-page flyers inserted into packets
Program Advertising 10/23-25 $600 -$175 * Full and half-page advertising (B & W) in Conference Program provided to each participant and other relevant parties. * Inquire regarding special layouts and four- color options.

To sponsor an event or inquire about sponsorship and marketing opportunities, please contact IUS Executive Director Robert Vitas.