17th Conference

of the International
Speech Communication
Association

Hyatt Regency

Invitation to Support

Sponsorship and
Exhibition Brochure
International interaction among a myriad of scientific disciplines
is essential to better understand spoken language processing and
advance its technologies.

INVITATION TO SUPPORT
The 17th annual Interspeech Conference will be held September 8 12, 2016 at the Hyatt Regency Hotel in San Francisco,
USA. It is being hosted by the International Computer Science Institute (ICSI) under the sponsorship of the International
Speech Communication Association, ISCA.
The Bay Area has long been an international focal point for technology development, with Silicon Valley and its two
great universities in the neighborhood. As speech processing becomes a part of the computing mainstream, it has an
even more central role in developments at the Bay Areas many related companies, large and small.
In 1989 in Paris, the first EUROSPEECH bi-annual meeting on spoken language processing was organized. It was alternated
with ICSLP, its non-European counterpart. In 2004 these events were merged into an annual Interspeech conference,
designed to advance language processing and speech technology. The stature of the conference has grown in importance
each year as the field has matured and it is now the worlds largest and most comprehensive technical conference focused
on speech and language processing and its applications. We anticipate over 1300 of the leading names within the
international speech community will attend Interspeech 2016, including promising young researchers, representatives of
community associations and members of the corporate sector.

QUICK FACTS
Interspeech is the worlds largest and most comprehensive technical conference focused on speech and language
processing and its applications
The conference will feature world-class speakers, tutorials, exhibits, satellite sessions and over 80 lecture and
poster sessions.
Interspeech conferences include papers on all the scientific and technological aspects of speech and language
processing.
Satellite workshops and exhibits from industrial and academic sponsors highly enrich the conferences content.
Interspeech papers are indexed in ISI, Engineering Index, Scopus, and Google Scholar. Interspeech is rated as a
Rank A conference by the Computing and Research Education Association of Australasia (CORE).

WHO ATTENDS
The field of spoken language processing is inherently interdisciplinary, and is comprised of diverse academic areas ranging
from psychology, linguistics, and education to engineering, physics and medicine.

WHO SHOULD EXHIBIT/ SPONSOR

Academic Institutions
Universities
Research Labs
Industries Interested in Speech Technology, Applications, and Speech
Academic Publishers
Involvement benefits your organization, plays a key role in advancing this important research area and sends an international
message about your organization. It provides much needed funding for grants and travel support to ensure that young
researchers worldwide will be able to participate in the conference. It also keeps the conference registration fees affordable,
enabling worldwide participation from both the professional and academic spheres.

Thank you for your support!

Conference Chair
Nelson Morgan

Sponsorship Chairs
Jordan Cohen
Prem Natarajan
Michael Picheny

Exhibition Chairs
Sankaranarayanan Ananthakrishnan
Bhuvana Ramabhadran

To apply for a sponsorship or exhibition, please complete the online application at http://www.cvent.com/d/9fqjv6/4W
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www.interspeech2016.org

SPONSORED BY
International Speech Communication Association

www.ISCA-Speech.org
ISCA is a non-profit organization.
The purpose of the association is to promote, in an international world-wide context, activities and exchanges in all
fields related to speech communication science and technology. The association is aimed at all persons and institutions
interested in fundamental research and technological development that aims at describing, explaining and reproducing
the various aspects of human communication by speech, that is, without assuming this enumeration to be exhaustive,
phonetics, linguistics, computer speech recognition and synthesis, speech compression, speaker recognition, aids to
medical diagnosis of voice pathologies.
ISCA Objectives
Stimulate scientific research and education
Organize conferences, courses and workshops
Publish and promote publication of scientific works
Promote the exchange of scientific views in the field of speech communication
Encourage the study of different languages
Collaborate with all related associations
Investigate industrial applications of research results
Promote relations between Public and Private, and between Science and Technology

September 812, 2016

SPONSORSHIP LEVELS
Six packages have been tailored to offer a variety of sponsor opportunities. However, if you are looking for more specific
options, please view the next section Additional Sponsorship and Marketing Opportunities or to contact us directly.

SPONSOR LEVELS &

BENEFITS
Recognition on the website

Tradeshow booth

Diamond
$10,000

Platinum
$15,000

Gold
$7,500

Silver
$5,000

Bronze
$2,500

Logo on website Logo on sponsor Logo on sponsor Organizations

home page and website page
website page
name listed on
sponsor page
with hyperlink the website with
with hyperlink
with hyperlink
hyperlink

Logo on ALL
website pages
with hyperlink

Supporter
$1,000
Organizations
name listed on
the website

Double Booth in Single Booth in Credit of $500

premium location premium location on purchase of
(20x6)
(10x6)
tradeshow booth

Promotional material in the

Conference bag

Promotional material placed

on sponsor table in
registration area

Complimentary Conference
registrations

registrations

registrations

registration

Large logo

Medium logo

Recognition in the conference Extra large logo
materials and onsite signage

Small logo

Organizations
name

Organizations
name
in Conference
Materials only

Color ad in Conference
program book

Acknowledgement during
the opening/closing sessions

Full page
in prominent
placement

Half page
in prominent
placement

Your video promoted on
the Interspeech 2016
YouTube channel
Placements in Social Media
(Facebook, Twitter, g+)

placements

placements

placements

For questions regarding sponsor or exhibit opportunities please contact: Kate Porter
Kate@ConferenceSolutionsInc.com
To apply for a sponsorship or exhibition, please complete the online application at http://www.cvent.com/d/9fqjv6/4W

www.interspeech2016.org

ADDITIONAL OPPORTUNITIES
These opportunities are limited and available on a first come, first served basis.

Exclusive Wireless Internet Access $15,000

Provide wireless service to attendees in the meeting rooms, exhibition hall and lunch areas. Your company will be
featured on a splash page every time an attendee logs in on their wireless devices in all meeting areas.

Student Reception $10,000

Sponsors will have the opportunity to share information and interact with international student participants in a
relaxed and casual setting. Sponsors will be allowed to display two publicity pull up banners at the reception venue.
We will provide personalized napkins featuring your organizations name and logo. Your organizations name and
logo will be featured on the full page ad inviting all students to this annual event and also with the event listing in
the program.

Opening or Closing General Session (choose one) $10,000 each

Your organizations flyer/marketing brochure may be placed on each seat. Sponsors also receive recognition from
the stage by the session chair of the sponsored session. In addition your logo will be included on all conference
materials relating to the session including the mobile app, website, signage and program book listing.

Welcome Reception $10,000

This event will take place in the hotels beautiful Atrium. Sponsors will have the opportunity to welcome the
participants (5 minutes). Sponsors will be allowed to display four publicity pull up banners at the reception venue.
We will provide personalized napkins featuring your organizations name and logo.

Mobile Device Conference App (one available) $10,000

Customized for Interspeech 2016 featuring your organizations logo, including launch icon recognition, this custom
app for smart phones will provide attendees with comprehensive meeting information. Features include the ability
to build and store a personalized schedule; search for sessions by topic and day; find exhibitor listing, maps, and
other useful conference information.

Volunteer Tee Shirts $7,000

Volunteers will wear bright tee shirts with your organizations logo proudly printed on the sleeve. The conference name
and logo will appear on the front. These will provide high visibility throughout the conference and for years to come.

Work Stations (four available) $5,000 each

In todays fast pace world, many attendees need a place to work and recharge their computer and phones without
leaving the conference. We will provide space for guests to work and access to electricity to plug in their computers
or mobile devices. Signage featuring your organizations name and logo would greet guests and welcome them to
this work area. Sponsors will be allowed to display one publicity pull up banner at the reception venue. These work
areas will be located in a strategic location.

Refreshment Breaks (eight available) $5,000 each

Signage featuring your organizations name and logo would greet guests and announce your sponsorship. Sponsors
will be allowed to display two publicity pull up banners in the break area during their designated break. We will
supply napkins with your organizations logo printed on them.

Conference Pen (one available) $3,500

Your organizations name or logo will be imprinted on the official conference pen included in the conference bag.

Conference Scholar (unlimited) $2,000 per scholarship

Make it possible for a student to attend the conference. Your support will provide registration and defrays
accommodation and transportation for a student whose paper/papers has/have been selected for an oral or poster
presentation. Sponsors will be acknowledged on the travel grant webpage and during the award ceremony.

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EXHIBITION
The exhibition, which runs in parallel to the conference, gives the opportunity to companies, publishers, research institutes,
universities and consortia of projects to show their products, books, prototypes and research results related to speech
science and technology. All booths are assigned on a first-paid, first-served basis.

Rates

Paid by
2/29/2016

Paid after
2/29/2016

6 x 10

$1,750

$2,250

6 x 20

$3,300

$3,800

Exhibit Benefits
Each Booth Includes:
Optional semi-shell panel walls
One 5 amp/120 volt power outlet (Additional power can be purchased)
One line 44x7 identification sign
One skirted 6 foot table with 2 side chairs and a waste basket (per 100 square feet)
Listing in the Exhibitor Guide which includes your website address and a 50-word description of your organization
(if received by June 30, 2016)
2 Booth Representative badges. The badge includes entrance to the tradeshow area and breaks in the tradeshow.
Additional representative badges are available for $100.00 per representative.

Tentative Tradeshow Schedule

Thursday, September 8
2:00 pm 4:30 pm
Exhibitor Registration and Setup

Friday, September 9 Sunday, September 11, 2016
10:00 am 5:30 pm
Exhibition, Morning and Afternoon Refreshment Breaks and Poster Viewing

Monday, September 12, 2016
10:00 am 3:30 pm
Exhibition, Morning and Afternoon Refreshment Breaks and Poster Viewing
3:30 pm 5:30 pm
Dismantle

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RULES & REGULATIONS

TRADESHOW RULES & REGULATIONS
OFFICIAL GENERAL CONTRACTOR: Interspeech 2016 has
appointed Conference Solutions as the official General Contractor for
Interspeech 2016. All references herein to Interspeech shall mean Interspeech and Conference Solutions.

or out of or by reason of any accident of bodily injury or other occurrence

to any person or persons, including the Exhibitor, its agents, employees and
business invitee which arises from or out of or by reason of said Exhibitors
occupancy and use of the Tradeshow premises or a part thereof.

ASSIGNMENT OF SPACE: Priority will be given to Sponsors and past

Interspeech Exhibitors. Every effort will be made to accommodate requests for
booth assignments (near or away from other companies). Interspeech reserves
the right to make such changes to the floor plan of exhibit booths as may be
deemed necessary.

SAFETY REGULATIONS: Exhibitors must adhere to all municipal and

state laws, rules and regulations. No combustible decorations may be used at
any time; all drapes, table coverings and other materials must comply with fire
department regulations.

EXHIBIT FEES AND PAYMENT: Applications will NOT be processed

or space assigned without the required payments and signature. All applications
must be accompanied by full payment. Receipt of payment does not obligate
Interspeech 2016 LLC to accept a contract as binding. Interspeech retains the
option of returning funds.
CANCELLATION: Cancellations of exhibit booth space must be received
by email: Register@ConferenceSolutionsInc.com. Refunds, less an administrative
fee of $175 per booth, will be made if canceled prior to 90 days of the setup date.
No refund will be given for a cancellation made after June 9, 2016. No refunds will
be given for purchased sponsorship. In case of fire or any other causes beyond
the control of Interspeech 2016 that prevent the show from taking place, this
contract will not be binding.
EXHIBITS: The Tradeshow will be comprised of 6 x 10 exhibit booths. All
booths will include (1) 6 skirted table, (2) side chairs, and a one-line identification
sign (44 x 7). The Tradeshow is carpeted.
INSTALLATION AND DISMANTLING:
Thursday, September 8
2:00 pm 4:30 pm
Exhibitor Registration and Setup
Monday, September 12, 2016
3:30 pm 5:30 pm
Dismantle
SHIPPING: The Decorator that Interspeech selects will provide to each
Exhibitor, approximately 45 days prior to the show opening, an Exhibitor Kit
that provides complete information with shipping instructions and forms for all
services needed during the installation, show period, and removal of exhibit
booths. Exhibitors needing information prior to receiving the official Exhibitor
Kit should contact the General Contractor directly at 503.244.4294.
EXHIBITOR REGISTRATION: Registration to Interspeech 2016 is
not included with the booth. Two exhibitor name badges are provided on a
complimentary basis.
USE OF SPACE: Exhibitors shall not assign, share or sublet any space
without written consent of Interspeech 2016. Care must be taken that no
display extends more than 8 above the floor, or interferes with the view of
other Exhibitors. Noticeable noise produced from operation of any equipment
or apparatus is not permitted.
FOOD & BEVERAGE POLICY: No food or beverage may be brought
from an outside source. If you wish to serve anything from your booth, please
contact the Interspeech 2016 conference planner to discuss what arrangements,
if any, can be made through Hyatt Regency.
LIABILITY: Interspeech 2016 and the Hyatt Regency will not be held
responsible for the safety of Exhibitors property from theft, fire, damages,
accident or other causes. Exhibitor agrees to protect, save and hold
Interspeech 2016 and the Hyatt Regency and all agents and employees
thereof (hereafter collectively called indemnities) forever harmless for
any damages or charges imposed for violations of any law or ordinance,
whether occasioned by the negligence of the Exhibitor or those operating
under the Exhibitor. Further, Exhibitor shall at all times protect, indemnify,
save and hold harmless the indemnities against and from any and all losses,
costs (including attorneys fees), damages, liability or expense arising from

SECURITY (INSIDE AND OUTSIDE): The Tradeshow is being held

in the Exhibition Hall, and security will not be provided when the Tradeshow
closes. Neither Interspeech 2016 nor Hyatt Regency can be held responsible
for any lost, damaged or stolen exhibit materials. Please take the necessary
precautions each day for safeguarding your exhibit materials. Hyatt Regency
recommends removing valuable materials when not at your booth.
FAILURE TO OCCUPY SPACE: Space not occupied by the close of
the exhibit installation period as specified in these rules and regulations will be
forfeited by the Exhibitor. This space may be resold, reassigned or used by the
Tradeshow Manager.
SHOW CANCELLATION: If the Conference or Tradeshow is cancelled
due to circumstances beyond the control of Interspeech 2016 , Interspeech
2016 will not be held liable for any expenses incurred by the Exhibitor beyond
the rental cost of the booth space.
SELECTION OF EXHIBITORS: Only firms and organizations whose
services and products are appropriately related to the purpose of Interspeech
2016 shall be permitted to exhibit. Interspeech 2016 reserves the right to decline
or prohibit any exhibit which in its sole judgment is inappropriate, this reservation
being all inclusive as to person, things, printed matter, products and conduct.
LIABILITY INSURANCE: The organizer provides general guard service
and third party insurance at the exhibition site. Equipment and all related
display materials installed by exhibitors are not insured by the organizer and
they will, under no circumstances, be liable for any loss damage or destruction
caused to equipment, goods or property belonging to exhibitors. The exhibitor
agrees to be responsible for himself, his property, his employees and agents by
purchasing full and comprehensive insurance and shall not hold the organizer
liable for any and all damage claims arising from theft and perils usually covered
by a fire and extended-coverage insurance policy.
The Organizing Committee has the final decision as to the acceptability of
displays. Exhibitors are not to share any space allotted to them with others
without prior written consent by the Project Manager. The organizer reserves
the right to alter the general layout or limit the space allotted to each exhibitor,
postpone the exhibition or transfer it to another site if unforeseen circumstances
warrant such action. Should any contingency prevent the holding of the
exhibition the organizer will not be held liable for expenses incurred other than
the cost of exhibit space rental fees.
All exhibits must avoid blocking the aisle, obstructing adjoining booths, damaging
the premises or the leased equipment. Exhibitors are kindly requested to allow
sufficient see-through areas which ensure clear views of surrounding exhibits.
In standard booths the building height will be restricted (details to be included
in the Technical Manual). Exhibitors are responsible for the cost and execution of
the design installation and delivery of their display to (and its removal from) the
exhibition site. Flammable materials are not to be used.
Equipment displayed or demonstrated must be installed with strict adherence to
safety measures. Exhibitors undertake to observe the timetable designated for
completion of their display before the exhibition opening and its dismantling at
the closing of the exhibition. No dismantling or packing of the display is allowed
before the designated hour. It is the exhibitors responsibility to pack and remove
or consign for shipment all items of value prior to leaving their exhibit unattended
otherwise the remaining materials will be disposed of and the exhibitor will
receive an invoice for any additional costs associated with removal.

To apply for a sponsorship or exhibition, please complete the online application at http://www.cvent.com/d/9fqjv6/4W
September 812, 2016

Thank you for your support of

2016
SAN FRANCISCO
Hyatt Regency | September 812

International interaction among a myriad of scientific

disciplines is essential to better understand spoken
language processing and advance its technologies.