Important note: All sponsorship amounts may be converted into non-monetary resources as mutually agreed on by the event organization and the sponsor/supporter.

We expect over 350 executives from the government and private sector, scientists, researchers, academics, consultants and students from all over the world to attend this conference, in person or over the Internet. The field of system dynamics and the span of its applications have grown extensively and include work in:
• corporate planning and policy design
• public management and policy
• biological and medical modeling
• energy and the environment
• theory development in the natural and social sciences, and
• dynamic decision-making.
System dynamics is not only growing in these applications, but it is also expanding to be used around the world. Research currently underway worldwide, on these topics and more, will be presented at the First International Congress of Business Dynamics, organized by the Brazilian Chapter of the System Dynamics Society.

Levels of Conference Sponsorship Opportunities
CONFERENCE PARTNER: Custom Amounts over US$6,000
Additional benefits at the conference partner level may include use of a hospitality suite for one night during the conference and customized on-site large event sponsoring.
Benefits at the conference partner sponsor level:
• Complimentary registrations (number to be determined)
• Double display area at the conference (two tables with skirting and chair) with preeminent location
• Use of multi-user Exhibitors' Lounge (tentatively planned)
• Voluntary participation in "Exhibitor Demonstrations" parallel presentation/demonstration session, scheduled for one-half hour during the lunch break to showcase your service or product, with choice of desired time slot.
• Name and contact information listed under "Conference Sponsors and Exhibitors" in the Conference Abstract Proceedings
• Name listed in electronic brochures and on the conference website with a link to your website
• Two-page spread in the proceedings for an advertisement or message about your company
• One page insert to be placed inside the conference satchel or folder

MAJOR SPONSOR:US$3700
Benefits at the major sponsor level:
• Four complimentary full conference registrations or twelve guest one-day passes*
• Display area at the conference (table with skirting and chair) with prominent location
• Use of multi-user Exhibitors' Lounge (tentatively planned)
• Voluntary participation in "Exhibitor Demonstrations" parallel presentation/demonstration session, scheduled for one-half hour during the lunch break to showcase your service or product, with choice of desired time slot.
• Name and contact information listed under "Conference Sponsors and Exhibitors" in the Conference Abstract Proceedings
• Name listed in brochures and on the conference website with a link to your website
• Two-page spread in the proceedings for an advertisement or message about your company
• One page insert to be placed inside the conference satchel or folder
• Plus one of the following on-site positioning opportunities, for example:
• Welcome Reception
• Conference satchel (or folder, if included in the conference packet)
• Printed abstract proceedings
• Mutually planned event to be decided

MID-LEVEL SPONSOR:US$1800
Benefits at the mid-level sponsor level:
• Two complimentary full conference registrations or six guest one-day passes*
• Display area at the conference (table with skirting and chair) in an excellent location
• Use of multi-user Exhibitors' Lounge (tentatively planned)
• Voluntary participation in "Exhibitor Demonstrations" parallel presentation/demonstration session, scheduled for one-half hour during the lunch break to showcase your service or product
• Name and contact information listed under "Conference Sponsors and Exhibitors" in the Conference Abstract Proceedings
• Name listed in brochures and on the conference website with a link to your website
• One side of a page in the proceedings for an advertisement or message about your company
• One page insert to be placed inside the conference satchel or folder
• Plus one of the following on-site positioning opportunities, for example:
• Coffee/tea breaks
• Informal Gathering (drink coupon) at conference site after first registration
• Cultural entertainment (if any)
• PhD Colloquium
• Equipment rental (AV, photocopier, computer with Internet access, computer with printer, etc.)
• Special meetings lunches

EXHIBITOR:US$900
Benefits at the exhibitor sponsor level:
• One complimentary full conference registrations or three guest one-day passes*
• Display area at conference (table with skirting and chair)
• Use of multi-user Exhibitors' Lounge (tentatively planned)
• Voluntary participation in "Exhibitor Demonstrations" parallel presentation/demonstration session, scheduled for one-half hour during the lunch break to showcase your service or product
• Name and contact information listed under "Conference Sponsors and Exhibitors" in the Conference Abstract Proceedings
• Name listed in brochures and on the conference website with a link to your website
• One-half of one side of a page in the proceedings for an advertisement or message about your company
• One page insert to be placed inside the conference satchel or folder

SUPPORTER: US$ 600
Benefits:
• One complimentary full conference registrations or 2 guest one-day passes*
• Use of multi-user Exhibitors' Lounge (tentatively planned)
• Name and contact information listed under "Conference Sponsors and Exhibitors" in the Conference Abstract Proceedings
• One-half of one side of a page in the proceedings for an advertisement or message about your company

* A guest one-day pass includes attendance at the conference for one day only on Thursday or Friday or Saturday and conference handouts, but does not include any pre- or after-congress events. One-day pass holders are welcome to attend the Wednesday Workshops day at no extra cost. Registrations for one-day passes must be processed through the SBDS office so the one-day participants can receive a namebadge, etc.