28th International Symposium on Mine Planning and Equipment Selection 2019

MPES2019 2 - 4 DECEMBER • PERTH, WESTERN AUSTRALIA

SPONSORSHIP AND EXHIBITION GUIDE

On behalf of the Mine Planning and Equipment Selection (MPES), we invite you to participate, sponsor and exhibit at our 28th Annual Conference, MPES2019, where the focus will be on the novel development and application of all aspects of mine planning as well as mining equipment. The MPES 2019 local and international organising committee, composed of distinguish experts within their respected fields and will ensure an outstanding level of content and presentations as well as exhibitions at the conference.

Western Australia is a major player in mineral commodities and Perth hosts regional and head offices for some of the world’s major mining companies. While in Australia for MPES 2019, you will have the opportunity to attend workshops, technical sessions as well as sightseeing tours.

There will be exhibition space available for mine planning and equipment related industries to showcase recent technological developments, including software. The economy of Western Australia relies heavily on its mineral and energy resources and we particularly urge related industries to participate in this Conference and support research. Our Organising Committee represents major teaching and research institutions across the world: INTERNATIONAL CHAIRS CO-CHAIRS

Dr. Raj Singhal, Canada (singhal@shaw.ca) Prof. Hideki Shimada, Japan

Prof. Uday Kumar (udaykumar@ltu.se) Prof. Monika Hardygóra, Poland

LOCAL ORGANIZING AND TECHNICAL COMMITTEE Prof Morteza Osanloo, Iran

A/Prof. Waqar Asad, Curtin University, Australia Prof. Cuthbert Musingwini, South Africa

Dr. Mehmet Cigla, Curtin University, Australia Prof. Radoslaw Zimroz, Poland

Dr. Eric Lilford, Curtin University, Australia Prof. Atac Bascetin, Turkey

Dr. Hyong Doo Jang, Curtin University, Australia Prof. Carsten Drebenstedt, Germany

Dr. Micah Nehring, University of Queensland, Australia Prof. Zhenqi Hu, China

We hope that you will join us at MPES2019, and take a little extra time to enjoy the spectacular landscape and breathtaking scenery of Western Australia.

Professor Erkan Topal Chair, Organizing Committee MPES2019@curtin.edu.au.

28TH ANNUAL CONFERENCE

MPES2019 2 – 4 DECEMBER 2019 • PERTH, WESTERN AUSTRALIA

Gold Sponsor

AUD$15,000 (GST incl.)

Silver Sponsor

AUD$10,000 (GST incl.)

Bronze Sponsor

AUD $7,000 (GST incl.)

Conference Delegate Registrations 2 1 1 List of Delegates attending the Conference 1 week prior Onsite Onsite Acknowledgement during opening & closing sessions Yes Yes Yes Trade Exhibition Booth 1 free booth 50% discount 25% discount Sponsor banner at Registration Desk Yes Yes Yes

Other Select Sponsorship options at a glance

Standard Sponsorship Entitlements All Sponsors will receive the following standard entitlements in addition to those outlined in the individual packages: • Recognition as a sponsor in the program. • Recognition as a sponsor on the sponsors’ page of the

official Conference website, including a hyperlink to the organisations home page.

• Acknowledgement on the official sponsor acknowledgement board situated onsite at the Conference.

Sponsor and Exhibitor Guidelines Exposure in the Conference publications is determined by confirmation of sponsorship prior to print deadlines. To maximize exposure, please confirm your participation by the earliest date possible. The delegate list will exclude any delegates who have withheld permission to publish their details in accordance with the Australian Privacy Act. List will include name and organisation (where provided by the delegate). Website banner advertisement specifications will be provided after the confirmation of booking.

Welcome Reception Sponsor AUD$5,000

Official Keynote Speaker Sponsor AUD$5,000

Conference Dinner Sponsor AUD$7,000

Conference Satchel Sponsor AUD$4,000

Name Badge Sponsor AUD$1,500

Exhibition space/booth AUD$3,000

GOLD spOnsOr - ExcLusivE A$15,000 (GST Incl.)

We view our Gold Sponsor as a key partner in the successful delivery of the Conference Program. A highlight of the Conference Program will be the plenary sessions presented by renowned international keynote speakers. As the exclusive Principal Sponsor, your company will benefit from the highest level of representation above all other levels of sponsorship.

• Two (2) complimentary delegate registrations inclusive of the Welcome Reception. • One (1) free Trade Exhibition Space. • Recognition as the Gold Sponsor (with organisation logo) on all printed Conference material. • Recognition as the Gold Sponsor (with organisation logo) on the sponsors’ page of the official

Conference website, including a hyperlink to the organisations home page. • Acknowledgement on the official Gold Sponsor acknowledgement board situated onsite at the

Conference. • Gold Sponsor Logo will be displayed 20% larger than all other sponsor logos. • Verbally acknowledged by the session Chair during the opening and closing sessions. • A freestanding banner which will be positioned in the plenary room for the duration of the

sponsored session (maximum size 2m high x 1m wide). • Gold Sponsor’s logo will be displayed on the audio visual screen at the beginning of the

sponsored session. • Delegate list supplied at the late registration cut-off date.

siLvEr spOnsOr A$10,000 (GST Incl.)

• One (1) complimentary delegate registration inclusive of the Welcome Reception. • 50% Discount off a Trade Exhibition Booth. • Recognition as the Silver Sponsor (with organisation logo) on all printed Conference material. • Recognition as the Silver Sponsor (with organisation logo) on the sponsors’ page of the official

Conference website, including a hyperlink to the organisations home page. • Acknowledgement on the official sponsor acknowledgement board situated onsite at the Conference. • Verbally acknowledged during the opening and closing sessions. • Free standing Sponsor banner at Registration Desk (2m x 1m, supplied by Sponsor).

BrOnZE spOnsOr A$7,000 (GST Incl.)

• One (1) complimentary delegate registration. • 25% Discount off a Trade Exhibition Booth. • Recognition as the Bronze Sponsor (with organisation logo) on all printed Conference material. • Recognition as the Bronze Sponsor (with organisation logo) on the sponsors’ page of the official

Conference website, including a hyperlink to the organisations home page. • Acknowledgement on the official sponsor acknowledgement board situated onsite at the Conference. • Verbally acknowledged during the opening and closing sessions. • Free standing Sponsor banner at Registration Desk (2m x 1m, supplied by Sponsor)

WELcOmE rEcEptiOn spOnsOr - ExcLusivE A$5,000 (GST Incl.)

• Opportunity for Sponsors representative to present a three (3) minute welcome address at the function.

• Two (2) complimentary invitations for your nominated guests to attend the Welcome Reception. • The Sponsor’s logo will appear on event entry tickets. • Recognition as a Sponsor (with organisation logo) on all printed Conference material. • Recognition as a Sponsor (with organisation logo) on the sponsors’ page of the official Conference

website, including a hyperlink to the organisations home page. • Acknowledgement on the official sponsor acknowledgement board situated onsite at the Conference. • The Sponsor may provide a freestanding banner which will be positioned in a prominent location at

the Welcome Reception (maximum size 2m high x 1m wide).

OfficiaL KEynOtE spEaKEr A$5,000 (GST Incl.)

• Two (2) complimentary tickets to the sponsored session. • Company logo to be displayed on session room audio visual screen at beginning of sponsored

session. • Recognition as a Sponsor (with organisation logo) on all printed Conference material. • Recognition as a Sponsor (with organisation logo) on the sponsors’ page of the official Conference

website, including a hyperlink to the organization’s home page. • Acknowledgement on the official sponsor acknowledgement board situated onsite at the Conference. • Verbally acknowledged during the session. • The Sponsor may provide a freestanding banner which will be positioned in the session room

(maximum size 2m high x 1m wide).

cOnfErEncE DinnEr - ExcLusivE A$7,000 (GST Incl.)

• Two (2) complimentary tickets to the sponsored session. • Company logo to be displayed on session room audio visual screen at beginning of sponsored

session. • Recognition as a Sponsor (with organisation logo) on all printed Conference material. • Recognition as a Sponsor (with organisation logo) on the sponsors’ page of the official Conference

website, including a hyperlink to the organization’s home page. • Acknowledgement on the official sponsor acknowledgement board situated onsite at the Conference. • Verbally acknowledged during the session. • The Sponsor may provide a freestanding banner which will be positioned in the session room

(maximum size 2m high x 1m wide).

cOnfErEncE satchEL spOnsOr - ExcLusivE A$4,000 (GST Incl.)

• Logo to appear on every Conference satchel (sponsor to supply). The Organising Committee reserve the right to source and select the satchel.

• Recognition as a Sponsor (with organisation logo) on all printed Conference material. • Recognition as a Sponsor (with organisation logo) on the sponsors’ page of the official Conference

website, including a hyperlink to the organisations home page. • Acknowledgement on the official sponsor acknowledgement board situated onsite at the Conference.

namE BaDGE spOnsOr - ExcLusivE A$1,500 (GST Incl.) To gain access to the Conference, all delegates are required to wear an official name badge.

• Sponsor’s logo will be printed on all name badges alongside the Conference logo providing considerable exposure throughout event.

• Recognition as a Sponsor (with organisation logo) on all printed Conference material. • Recognition as a Sponsor (with organisation logo) on the sponsors’ page of the official Conference

website, including a hyperlink to the organisations home page. • Acknowledgement on the official sponsor acknowledgement board situated onsite at the Conference.

ExhiBitiOn spacE/BOOth A$3,000 (GST Incl.)

• Dedicated 2m x 2m space with shell scheme booth • Comprising:

• Two arm lights and one single power connection. • Fascia signage (maximum 30 characters) corporate logo may be included at an additional

cost. • Company name with hyperlink to organisation website will be placed on the Sponsorship and

Exhibition section of the Conference website. • A 50 word company / organisation profile will appear in the exhibition section of the Program Book. • One (1) Exhibition Staff Pass. • Lunch, morning and afternoon refreshment breaks. • One (1) ticket to welcome reception.

Official Conference Supporter: Talk to us about how we can best cater to your needs to ensure your brand is recognised as a key Conference Supporter. Contact us at MPES2019@curtin.edu.au or +61 2 9266 5752.

28TH ANNUAL CONFERENCE

MPES2019 2 – 4 DECEMBER 2019 • PERTH, WESTERN AUSTRALIA

Mine Planning and Equipment Selection | 2 – 4 December 2019 | School Business Manager WA School of Mines: Minerals Energy & Chemical Engineering GPO Box U1987, Perth Western Australia 6845

Tel: +61 2 9266 5752 Email: MPES2019@curtin.edu.au Web: scieng.curtin.edu.au/mpes2019

A. SPONSORSHIP PACKAGE(S) REQUESTED COST AUD$ 1. ………………………………………………………………. ……………………………….. 2. ………………………………………………………………. ………………………………..

B. EXHIBITION REQUEST (all costs include GST) 2m x 2m Shell Scheme AUD$3,000

TOTAL A$: …………….………………………

Please indicate companies you do not wish to be placed near: ……………………………………………………….………

AMOUNT PAYABLE A & B 50% deposit payable 30 days from date of invoice. Full payment/balance due 15 October 2019

A$

Organisation name (for marketing purposes): Organisation name (for invoicing purposes): Address: City: Postcode: State: Country: Main Sponsor / Exhibitor contact: Mr / Mrs / Ms / Other:

Name:

Position: Tel: Mob: Email: Website:

Yes I have read and agree to the booking terms and conditions on the following page.

Authorised by:

Date:

Signature: Please note your booking will not be processed unless all sections above are completed.

PAYMENT DETAILS (please tick)

We wish to pay via EFT. Bank details will be provided by the Conference Managers with your tax invoice. We wish to pay via credit card. (a form will be provided by the Conference Managers for you to provide credit card details).

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28TH ANNUAL CONFERENCE

MPES2019 2 – 4 DECEMBER • PERTH, WESTERN AUSTRALIA

SPONSORSHIP BOOKING TERMS & CONDITIONS 1. Where appropriate, Goods & Services Tax (GST) is applicable to all goods and services offered by the Conference Managers and all prices in this document are non- inclusive of the GST. The Conference Managers reserve the right to vary the quoted prices in accordance with any movements in the legislated rate of the GST.

2. Sponsorship will be allocated only on receipt of a signed Booking Form and Booking Terms & Conditions. A letter of confirmation will be provided to confirm the booking, together with a tax invoice for the full amount. Full payment is required by 25 October 2019.

3. All monies are payable in Australian dollars. Cheques should be made payable to Curtin University for and on behalf of the Mine Planning and Equipment Selection Conference 2019 and must be drawn on an Australian bank.

4. All monies due and payable must be received (and cheques cleared) by the Conference Managers prior to the event. No organisation will be listed as a sponsor in any official Conference material until full payment and a booking form have been received by the Conference Managers.

5. CANCELLATION POLICY: In the event of cancellation, a service fee of 50% of total fees applies for cancellations prior to 15 November 2019. No refunds will be made for cancellations after this date and full payment will be required. Should a cancellation be made prior to payment being made, the appropriate cancellation fee will be applicable and the Conference Managers will issue an invoice which will be payable within seven (7) days. After Sponsorship has been confirmed and accepted, a reduction in Sponsorship is considered a cancellation and will be governed by the above cancellation policy.

6. No sponsor shall assign, sublet or apportion the whole or any part of their sponsorship package except upon prior written consent of the Conference Managers.

7. Sponsorship monies will facilitate towards the successful planning and promotion of the Conference in addition to subsidising the cost of management, communication, invited speakers, program and publications. Sponsorship monies are not expended on any entertainment incurred which is incidental to the activities of the Conference.

8. Sponsorship entitlements including organisation logo on the Conference website and other marketing material will be delivered only after receipt of the required deposit or full payment.

9. Privacy Statement – YES I consent to my details being shared with suppliers and contractors of the event to assist with my participation, being included in participant lists and for the information distribution in respect to other relevant events organised by Curtin University.

[ ] NO, I do not consent.

EXHIBITION BOOKING TERMS & CONDITIONS 1. Where appropriate, Goods & Services Tax (GST) is applicable to all goods and services offered by the Conference Managers and all prices in this document are non- inclusive of the GST. The Conference Managers reserve the right to vary the quoted prices in accordance with any movements in the legislated rate of the GST.

2. Exhibition locations will be allocated only on receipt of signed Booking Form and Booking Terms & Conditions. A letter of confirmation will be provided to confirm the booking, together with a tax invoice for the required full amount. The full payment is required by 25th October 2019.

10. All monies are payable in Australian dollars. Cheques should be made payable to Curtin University on behalf for and on behalf of the Mine Planning and Equipment Selection Conference 2019 and must be drawn on an Australian bank. 3. 4. All monies due and payable must be received (and cheques cleared) by the Conference Managers prior to the event. No exhibitor will be allowed to begin move-in operations or be listed as an exhibitor in the on-site publications until full payment and a booking form have been received by the Conference Managers.

5. Public and Product Liability insurance to a minimum of A$10 million must be taken out by each exhibitor at their own expense. A copy of the organisations public and product liability certificate must be submitted to the Conference Managers at the time of submitting their booking form or by no later than 25 November 2019.

6. CANCELLATION POLICY: In the event of cancellation, a service fee of A$500.00 applies per booth for cancellations on or before 25 November 2019. No refunds will be made for cancellations after 25 November 2019. Should a cancellation be made prior to payment being made, the appropriate cancellation fee will be applicable and the Conference Managers will issue an invoice which will be payable within seven (7) days. After a booking has been confirmed and accepted, a reduction in space is considered a cancellation and will be governed by the above cancellation policy. Reduction in space can result in relocation of exhibit space at the discretion of the Conference Managers.

7. The Conference Managers reserve the right to rearrange the floor plan or relocate any exhibit without notice. The Conference Managers will not discount or refund for any facilities not used or required.

8. No exhibitor shall assign, sublet or apportion the whole or any part of their booked space except upon prior written consent of the Conference Managers.

9. Privacy Statement – YES I consent to my details being shared with suppliers and contractors of the event to assist with my participation, being included in participant lists and for the information distribution in respect to other relevant events organised by Curtin University.

[ ] NO, I do not consent.