MO aaah Perea DROWNING PREVENTION 2215 THE EQUATORIAL HOTEL PENAN UU ea prt_CONTENTS COS TUN CET eae era a Lak ea ales SPONSORSHIP OPPORTUNITIES PLATINUM SPONSOR GOLD AND SILVER SPONSORS SCIENTIFIC PROGRAM SPONSORSHIP STREAM, KEYNOTE SPEAKER AND POSTER PROGRAM SPONSORSHIPS ADDITIONAL SPONSORSHIP ITEMS, TERMS AND CONDITIONS SPONSORSHIP AND EXHIBITION APPLICATION FORM MU Ue ga na Poe YT eh ast a Peed) Bridging Communities To Prevent DrowningLE NCILN Tas ea yb DROWNING PREVENTION S Bridging Communities To Prevent Drowning INVITATION TO SPONSOR AND EXHIBIT {As President of the International Life Saving Federation | would lke to invite you to participate as a sponsor and delegate in the World Conference on Drowning Prevention 2015 ‘The prevention of drowning needs strong global advocacy. The global burden of drowning mortality, morbidity and cisabilty has been significantly underestimated, The burden of drowning has disproportionately affected children, low income nations and less adaptive populations. Many groups at risk are in nations and regions with no lifesaving lead organisations. The Intemational Life Saving Federation in collaboration with other international agencies, governments and member organisations intends to build capacity to lead, partner and assist drowning prevention through government and other regulatory involment, community, lifesaving and lifesaving sport projects. Local community Each drowning is a tragedy thal is avoidable. Its therefore incumbent on all government authorities, corporate and ‘community leaders to consider the circumstances leading to a drowning incident, to evaluate and to take steps to prevent such incidence and, in particular, a recurrence. Malaysia is fortunate to play host to the coming World Conference on Drowning Prevention 2015 in Penang on 4 - 6 November 2015, The conference is held biennially at different locations worldwide and is a platform to world renowned exper in te feld of drowning prevention. The Life Saving Society Malaysia, as the conference host, intends this conference to be instructive to government authorities in Malaysia and in the ASEAN region. The conference wil allow Malaysian and regional government authorities, corporate and community leaders, social clubs. and schools to attend and participate in discussions with world experts on the efficacies of drowning prevention activities carried out in other parts of the world. The leadership will be encouraged and facilitated to engage in strategic interventions that will reduce drowning mortality and water related injury ‘The World Conference on Drowning Prevention 2015 will highlight effective evidence based drowning prevention strategies for South East Asian nations and populations which are at risk throughout the world tis also the meeting place for those seeking to ensure best practice in drowning prevention activities, ifeguarding and rescue standards, aquatic risk management and medical trealment. | encourage you to consider joining us in this great challenge. GRAHAM FORD PRESIDENT, INTERNATIONAL LIFE SAVING FEDERATION conference will be a forum for the exchanges of ideas on an international level on drowning prevention activities. The conference will feature academic papers that will provide empirical staterients on drowning prevention proposals. As a voluntary non-governmental organisation, the Society made a tremendous achievement in successfully bidding to host an international conference dedicated to drowning prevention in Malaysia, a country within the ASEAN. The location ofthe conference here wil allow participation by all ASEAN government authorities and corporate and commu- nity leaders Our Society hopes that there willbe strong and positive corporate response to the coming conference. LIM CHIEN CHENG LOCAL ORGANISING CHAIRMAN, ‘WORLD CONFERENCE ON DROWNING PREVENTION 2015NCL Tans ea yb eC ging Communities To Prevent Drowning WORLD CONFERENCE ON DROWNING PREVENTION PARTNERS The Intemational Life Saving Federation (‘LS’) is a global, non-profit federation of over 100_ national lifesaving ‘organisations from around the word. The Federation leads the worldwide effort to reduce the global burden of ‘drowning and initiates and owns The World Conference on Drowning Prevention, The World Conference on Drowning Prevention is held biennially and was first held in Lisbon, Portugal in 2008. The subsequent World Conferences on Drowning Prevention were held in Danang, Vietnam in 2011 and in Potsdam, Germany in 2013. The World Conference on Drowning Prevention 2045 will be hosted by the Life Saving Society Malaysia (LSSM) and willbe held in Penang, Malaysia The Life Saving Society of Malaysia (LSSM) is @ non-profit ABOUT THE WCDP 2015 ‘The World Conference on Drowning Prevention 2015 will be held at the Equatorial Hotel and Convention Centre located at the Pear of the Orient, the slate of Penang in Malaysia from 4 - 6 November 2015. ‘The World Conference on Drowning Prevention 2018 is an, intemational conference convened by the Intemational Life Saving Federation in partnership with the World Health Organisation. This is a three (3) day conference that will provide international speakers, policy makers, government representative and contributors from all over the world a forum to express their views and expertise in drowning prevention, Itis the view of the lifesaving community that each death by drowning is preventable and avoidable and the experience from the intemational community is relevant and should be shared, The conference will feature the experiences of various communities worldwide in prevent- ing drowning in their own communities so that such experiences can be shared with others, In the case of Malaysia, with a population of 28 million, statistics show that we have had about 700 drowr deaths each year for about a decade. It is the Society's national organisation established in 1964 and is dedicated towards providing the knowiedge and skills needed to prevent and to save lives from drowning and emergencies related to cardiac arrest. ts principal activities have been to develop and promote awareness of water safety issues to all Malaysians, especially to children. The Sociely is a member of the ILS and closely affiliated to similar organisations in the Asia-Pacific and ASEAN region ‘The Society started in Malaysia in 1964 when the late Lord Mountbatten invited Dato Teoh Tek Lee, our first President, to start a society to train and instruct young Malaysians to swim and to undertake lfe saving activites. The first Patron of the Society was YM Tengku Abdul Rahman, the frst Prime Minister of Malaysia, mmission to use the platform of the World Conference on Drowning Prevention 2015 is partners to contribute to increase discussion in Malaysia on the need to form a rational Water Safety Council in Malaysia as an integral step to prevent drowning, ‘The WCDP 2015 has received tremendous support from the Malaysian Government through the Malaysia Conven- tion and Exhibition Bureau as well as from the State Government of Penang through the Municipal Counc of Penang Island and Penang Global Tourism. The support commenced from the bidding stage of this conference in Potsdam, Germany and will continue till the conference proper The Society is also proud to announce thatthe Society will be 50 years old this year and intends to celebrate its 60th year through the hosting of WCDP 2015. The theme of WCDP 2015, ‘Bridging Communities to Prevent Drowning’, is aimed at the challenges posed to communi- ties worldwide in the task of reducing the burden of drowning in each community. The Conference will deal with the following issues: + Prevention + Data and Statistics + Treatment + Parnerships + Rescue + Disastersey aaa DROWNING PREVENTION 2-15 pera Comnunities To Prevent BAA WHO WILL BE ATTENDING The World Conference on Drowning Prevention 2016 will be attended by over 600 policy researchers and practice specialists from across the globe. Those attending wil include leaders and decision makers inthe following areas: Government representatives and policy makers ‘Swimming and water safely instructors Researchers NGOs and development agencies Medical professionals Disaster reduction professionals Drowning prevention pracitioners Existing and potential donors Lifesaving agencies Business partners Lifesavers and lifeguards ‘Swimming clubs & water theme park operators. Lifesaving sports leaders THE HOST CITY Penang's unique blend of modernity and Asian traditions, coupled with a well-established hospitality industry has marked itout as a popular Meeting, Incentive, Convention and Exhibition (MICE) destination, Penang offers business travellers a range of modem, state-of-the-art purpose built convention centres, awesinspiing architecture, non-stop shopping, and mouth-watering cuisine, Penang is an authentic taste of the real Asia, where laid-back charm is woven into a tapestry of culture, heritage and natural beauty. This wonderful state in Malaysia is situated on the northwest coast ofthe Malaysian Peninsula and is one of the top tourist destinations in Asia Penang has ital rch history, fun beaches, beautiful resorts, diverse cultures and delicious food. Every year, thousands of visitors arrive to experience the unique cultural heritage and scenery. THE VENUE Hotel Equatorial Penang is traditionally the leading purpose built conference, meeting and banquet venue on the island Ithas the largest column free balroom in Penang and the most number of meeting rooms in one venue. Rooms in Hotel Equatorial Penang are best described as luxurious and comfortable. These ample sized quest rooms, ed by the flagship Premier Rooms, are al designed to create a welcoming and comfortable ambience. All rooms are also complemented with an array of standard features that enhance the stay experience, Hotel Equatorial Penang will go to great lengths to make your stay a pleasant and memorable one, This includes spending detail and effort on the itl things — from transportation to the allmportant WiFi services plus fitness and Spa & Wellness facilities and an adjacent premium golf course, all to ensure that you will have the convenience and comfort desired during your stay for WCDP 2015,TW NCILAY OMe gata eat TT eet 2-19 WHY SPONSOR? The WCDP 2015 has several sponsorship packages available, providing sponsors with a choice of exposure related to each financial commitment. Participating as a sponsor at the WCDP 2015 can wil take you straight to your target market and will demonstrate your level of support and commitment to the social development intent of the WCDP 2015, and your responsibilty as a corporate citizen in Malaysia and the region. ‘The WCDP 2015 will provide your organisation with: ‘+ Maximum exposure at @ premier conference Involving regional government regulators and those devoted to drowning prevention, the life saving community and to safety in sports. + An opportunity to build and reinforce strategic relationships with regional goverment regulators involved in the fife saving industry, + Time to network with industry coleagues and key decision makers. + Acost effective way to reinforce your organisation's brand PLATINUM SPONSOR and build brand awareness amongst a relevant audience. ‘+ Access to a broad network of Industry partners from Malaysian stats and federal Government departments, regional government regulators and the private sector, + Time to present latest innovations and new products or services to a pertinent audience, and showcase your expertise and capabilities. + Increased marketing opportunities including visibility on the conference website and associated marketing materials. + Tax exemption for the sponsored amount by The Inland Revenue Board of Malaysia The sponsorship model allows you to capture delegates’ attention in a variety of ways, depending on the specific needs of your business. We understand that these needs may not necessarily fitnto the prescribed levels outined in this document, and we therefore invite you to discuss with Us alternative options available to tailor and to make a sponsorship package that best suits your organisation Maximum of TWO Platinum Sponsors only. (MYR 100,000 / USD 30,000 each) ‘As the Platinum Sponsor of the WCDP 2018, your organisation wil have the highest level of visibility and exposure. You will be presented with unique opportunities to present your organisation to a captive and targeted audience whilst aligning your brand with a conference of international significance. ‘The Platinum Sponsorship package includes the following: ee Recognition on all WCDP 2018 materials, markelng brochure, Droceedings book jenn & conference backdroplsignage, - 2 gages of Aé page premium positon ful colour advertisement in WCDP 2019 proceedings book - Three page features inthe WCDP 2015 Daily Newsletter. Cae = Logo & description on WCDP 2015 website & online newsleter. - Exclusive announcement to WCOP 2015 database via online newsletter, - Featured story on the WCDP 2015 homepage & online newsletter = Customised Online Promotional Toolkit includes partner logos & email templates, ere = 6m x 3m Trade display booth - prionty location. Pen Four complimentary conference registration. Logo printed on conference satchel. Brochure insert in conference satchel (supplied by sponsor Logo on conference T-Shirt (note: saleable ten). Scientific Program ‘Opportunty o provide 3 minute address during plenary session. Verbal acknowledgement during opening and closing address, Award - Acknowledgement in conference award system, Social Program Verbal acknowledgement during conference dinner & closing celebration. = Display prominent during conference dinner & closing celebration. Lago on conference dinner menu & closing celebration menu, Four complimentary tickets to conference dinner & closing celebration. Four complimentary tickets tothe sponsor VIP function.(e ees OMe gaa eat PUTIN gat si Pee) LE NCILN GOLD AND SILVER SPONSORSHIP PACKAGES Maximum of TWO Gold Sponsors only. (MYR 50,000 / USD$15,000 each) Maximum of FOUR Silver Sponsors only. (MYR 10,000 / USDS 3,000 each) Gold and Silver Sponsorship packages have been designed to ensure a high level of exposure throughout the WCDP 2015. These packages offer a variety of fixed ‘The Gold Sponsorship package includes the following: eee = Recognition on all WCDP 2015 materials, marketing brochure, proceedings book es own & conference backdropisignage. - One Ad page premium postion full colour advertisement In WCDP 2016 proceedings book = Three days page features in the WCDP 2015 Daily Newsletter, Cauca = Logo & description on WCDP 2015 website. - Exclusive announcement to WCDP 2015 database via online newsletter - Customised Onine Promotional Toolkit includes partner logos & ‘email templates, Ue = 3m.x3m Trade display boot, benefits and Sponsors will benefit from exposure in the lead up to WCDP 2016 ed Thre complimentary conference registrations Logo printed an conference satchel. Brochure insert in conference satchl (supplied by sponsor Logo on conference consumable (eg: pen, pa). Rae ‘Opportunity to provide 3 minute address during plenary session, ‘Verbal acknowledgement during opening and closing address. Award - Acknowledgement in conference award system. Ramana “Three complimentary Uckets to conference dinner & closing celebration ‘Three complimentary tickets tothe sponsor VIP function. eee - Recognition on all WCDP 2015 materials, marketing brochure, proceedings book exon & conference backdropisignage. - Hal Aé page premium positon full colour advertisement in WCDP 2016 proceedings book - One days page features in the WCOP 2015 Daly Newsleter. acu = Logo & description on WCDP 2015 webste - Exclusive announcement o WCDP 2015 database via online newsletter -Custiseg Onin Promaonal Took ices partnerogos & email templates, ‘The Silver Sponsorship package includes the following: Registration Two complimentary conference registrations Brochure insert in conference salchel (supplied by sponsor). Scientific Program Verbal acknowledgement during opening and closing acaress Rae “Two complimentary tickets to conference dinner & closing celebration. SCIENTIFIC PROGRAM SPONSORSHIPS STREAM, KEYNOTE SPEAKER AND POSTER PROGRAM SPONSORSHIPS Maximum of TEN Streams & Poster Program and 1 Keynote Combined Sponsors only. (MYR 25,000 / USDS7,500 each) Maximum of FOUR Interactive Workshops Sponsors only. (MYR 33,000 USD$10,000 each) There are four different categories of scientific program sponsorships available, each providing excellent opportunities to demonstrate your support of the WCDP 2015 program.‘These include: Bee a hee ecu et ome ee Seu a eee Se Pe a Se de icy ert DO EU SEW ken + Reglonal Perspectives BE eee + Partnerships and Colaborations De ees a Keynotes cover high priorty on emerging Issues alven by highly engaging and credible speaker ‘The Poster Program allows people to dlsplay visual representations of thelr work fh a dedicated area of the Ree ete ec Deere OR cu a es ue od The Streams, Poster Program and Keynote sponsorship packages will feature the following benefits: eee Pic - Quarter page premium postton full colour advertisement, in WCDP 2018 proceedings book. One day quarter page features in te WCDP 2015 Daily Newsletter. (imac Logo & description on WCDP 2015 website - Exclusive announcement io WCDP 2015 database via online newsletter. Rac) ~ One complimentary tickets 1 conference dinner & closing celebration = One complimentary tickets tothe sponsor VIP function. One complimentary conference registrations. = Brachure insert in conference satchel supalied by sponsor) Rema = One recognition as dedicated stream sponsor. For Stream sponsors: Opportunity to provide 3 minute address during decicated steam. - Logo recognition as Key Note Speaker Sponsor in Auco-Visual, For Poster Program sponsor: = Verbal recognition by session chair as keynole speaker sponsor. Acknowledgement in program as poster csplay sponsor. For Keynote sponsor: - Dedicated signage in poster display area including poster board headers, Opportunity to provide @ 3 minute address at official opening of poster display. The Interactive Workshops sponsorship packages will fe ee Logo & 100 words profile in WCDP 2015 Proceedings book, Ciara Logo & descnpion on WCDP 2015 website Biola ~ One complimentary tickets to conference dinner OR closing celebration - One complimentary tickets to the sponsor VIP function. feature the following benefits: Registration One compimentary conference registrations. = Brochure insertin conference satchel (supalied by sponsor) Rao One recognition as dedicated stream sponsor. [eee ed Feature in program as interactive tour sponsor. + Signage a interacive tour venue. Opportunity to provide a 3 minute address atthe interactive tourMALAYSIA UH MUTE tatl TH att Bo e DROWNING PREVENTION s Bridging Communities To Prevent Drowning TO CONFIRM SPONSORSHIP + Should you wish to confirm sponsorship, please return the completed Acceptance Form to the WCDP Conference ‘Secretariat (details listed under Sponsorship Enquires) and terms and conditions with a Tax Invoice will be forwarded for completion and your approval. + On receipt of the deposit payment, a confirmation letter willbe sent to you highlighting further information regarding benefits and due dates. + If exhibiting, an Exhibition Kit which details information regarding booth allocation, artwork for logos and advertisements, specifications and delivery details for signage and satchel inserts will be sent at a later date. A handbook which contains important information such as exhibition regulations, delivery and access details, electrical testing and tagging requirements and lists of services available for hire and the necessary order forms will also be sent to you at a later date ALLOCATION + Sponsorship packages, which may be limited in number, will be generally allocated to those organisations who apply earliest. Allocation of sponsorship packages and booths regardless ofthe preference indicated, and alteration of the floor plan is at the discretion of the Local Organising Commitee and Conference Organiser, whose decision willbe final CANCELLATION POLICY + Once an Acceptance Form has been received, any cancelation must be advised in writing to the WCDP 2015 Conference Secretariat f the cancellation is received up to 3 months before the event an administration fee of 10% of the total price is retained, * Ifthe cancellation is received less than 3 months prior to the Conference, no refund is applicable. DETAILED REQUIREMENTS AND DUE DATES + The Local Organising Committee and Conference Organiser requirements regarding the artwork for logos and advertisements, specifications and delivery details for signage, arrangements for static display, delivery of satchel inserts or other arrangements will be sent to you in a confirmation leter ata later date with relevant due dates. + In the event that materials, information or artwork required by the Conference Organiser are not received by the designated due date, their use for their intended purpose cannot be guaranteed. + The value of these entitlements will not be refunded if this is the case. + Logos will be requested in the PDF, jpeg and eps format, atleast high resolution 300dpi. Should an alternative format be received, the Conference Organiser cannot be held responsible for the quality ofthe logos displayed in any ofthe promotional material EXCEPTIONAL CIRCUMSTANCES + The Local Organising Committee and Conference Organiser reserve the right to change the venue and duration if exceptional circumstances demand, In the event ‘of a change of venue andior duration, the agreement to pattcipate will remain in force as long as the sponsor or exhibitor i informed at least one month before the planned conference. + The Local Organising Committee and Conference Organiser will use reasonable endeavours to remedy the impact of exceptional circumstances. SPONSORSHIP ENQUIRIES + The Local Organising Committee and Conference Organiser reserve the right to change the venue and duration if exceptional circumstances demand, In the event of a change of venue andlor duration, the agreement to participate will emain in force as long as the sponsor or exhibitor is informed at least one month before the planned conference, + The Local Organising Committee and Conference Organiser will use reasonable endeavours to remedy the impact of exceptional circumstances. WCDP 2015 Secretariat ‘Address: C/O, 123J, Jalan Utama, 10450 Penang, Malaysia Fax: +604 3137004 Email: secretariat@wedp2015.org Conference Website: www.wedp2015.orgCe Bridging Communities To Prevent Drowning SPONSORSHIP AND EXHIBITION APPLICATION FORM RESERVE YOUR SPONSORSHIP TODAY! RETURN FAX TO +604 3137004 or emallto secretarlat@wedp2015,0rg (Organisation Name Contact Name SPONSORSHIP We confim the following Sponsorship tems. All prices quoted, are In US Dollars and Malaystan Ring. USD ($) wy MYR (RM) Platinum Sponsor $30,000 RM 100,000 Gold Sponsor $ 15,000 RM 50,000 Siver Sponsor $3,000 RM 10,000 Sclonttflc Program Sponsorships Stream: Drowning Research Child Drownlng Interventfons Emergency Response and Medkal Issues ‘Advances hn Lfesaving ‘Swimming and Water Safety Disasters and Climate Change Regional Perspectives Lifesaving Sport and Development Parinerships and Colaborations ‘Actives and OccupationsMUN ga Ha poe DROWNING PREVENTION 2-15 Bridging Communities To Prevent Drowning - Keynote Speaker Poster Program Interactive Workshops Conference Socal Functions ILS and Conference Dinn $5,000 Exhibition ‘One Booth 3m x 3m On request ‘Additonal Opportunites Satchel Inserts $300 ‘Advertising In Conference Proceedings Book Pre Halt Page| Premlum Position Full Colour ‘ ni ro Run-of-page Full Colour Run-ofpage Black and White Total Amount: We acknowledge that Ilwe have read the terms and conditions governing sponsorship as contained in the Sponsorship and Exhibition Prospectus and agree to be bound by them and comply with them in full. Uwe acknowledge that the Conference Organiser retains the sole discretion to accept or reject this application. Name Postion Signature Date Please retum completed forms to: WCDP 2015 Secretariat Address: C/O, 123J, Jalan Utama, 10450 Penang, Malaysia, Fax: +604 3137004 Email; secretariat@wedp2015.0rg Conference Website: www.wcdp2015.0rg— MOU eed ke