Dear Industry Colleagues, We are pleased to announce that the

Dear Industry Colleagues,
We are pleased to announce that the 2016 Regional Aquatics Workshop (RAW) will be held at the
Audubon Aquarium of the Americas in New Orleans, Louisiana. On behalf of the Audubon Nature
Institute and the greater RAW community, we are delighted to invite you all to join us for the thirtieth
anniversary of this ever-growing workshop for aquarium professionals.
For those not familiar with the workshop, RAW offers a unique opportunity to network with public
aquarium professionals from around the world in a relaxed environment as we gather to discuss and
present important industry topics and initiatives. RAW annually assembles the largest group of aquatic
curators, aquarists, LSS operators and directors from large and small public aquariums and zoos from
North America, Europe, Australia and occasionally Asia and Africa. RAW 2015, held in Monterey Bay,
California, had 350 aquatic animal husbandry professionals in attendance. RAW 2016 promises more of
the same, creating an unparalleled opportunity to make valuable connections and to showcase your
products to this unique audience.
RAW 2016 will begin with the Association of Zoos and Aquariums Taxon Advisory Group meetings on
Monday, March 21st, and will be followed by four and a half packed days of engaging presentations. In
addition, several exciting events have been planned. These events include an evening at the Audubon
Aquarium of the Americas, the Aquarist Olympics, and two additional evening events to be revealed at a
later date. All of these events promise to provide exciting sponsorship opportunities.
Sponsors can be vendors, industry suppliers, and other relevant companies or donors. Please note, only
those companies that have purchased one of the sponsorship packages listed below will be permitted to
advertise, showcase, or distribute their materials during the conference. We will also be offering the
Diamond Tier for RAW 2016, which includes added opportunities and incentives.
Sponsorships will be offered on a first come first served basis and be contingent upon receipt of funds.
Those sponsors who commit early will have the opportunity to choose preferred booth locations,
speaking times, and events.
The deadline for sponsorship will be January 12th, 2016. Deadlines for materials necessary for
conference sponsors (logo submission, registrations, conference packet materials, etc.) are forthcoming.
If you wish to register additional representatives beyond those provided with a particular sponsorship
package, you may do so by paying the corporate registration price ($150) for each additional individual.
BENEFITS
Logo recognition on sponsor board
displayed during conference
Logo recognition in the event program
and RAW website
Conference registrations (Please contact
Dee Murphy
Dmurphy@auduboninstitute.org with
names.)
Promotional opportunities in the
conference packet
One booth space at conference session
hall (6”x30” table)
Logo recognition on the RAW conference
t-shirt
Five minute speaking opportunity
BRONZE
$1,000
X
SILVER
$1,500
X
GOLD
$2,500
X
PLATINUM
$3,000
X
DIAMOND
$5,000
X
X
X
X
X
X
1
1
2
2
4
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
Recognition for sponsoring session breaks
RAW 2016 title sponsor recognition
Sponsorship recognition for one of the
three special evening events including
table and advertising opportunities
during the event.
During
During
presentation presentation
session
session
X
X
X
Sponsors are the life blood of the RAW conference and a critical part of its success each year. We hope
you will join us in 2016 for another exciting workshop!
For sponsorship opportunities or assistance, please contact:
Dee Murphy
Audubon Aquarium of the Americas
1 Canal St.
New Orleans, La 70130
P: 504-378-2570
F: 504-565-3034
Email: dmurphy@auduboninstitute.org