Guidelines

Sponsorship Guidelines

Your research, products, and perspective matter. WCSJ2017 will be possible only with high-level support from sponsors committed to the conference mission.

Sponsorship guidelines for WCSJ2017 balance the high value that sponsors bring to the meeting with the value that journalists place on their independence.

1. Sponsored activities and hospitality will be clearly labeled as such, and sponsors will be prominently recognized.
2. Sponsor representatives will have ample access to attendees participating in sponsored activities. Organizers will work closely with sponsors to ensure that their presence adds value to the meeting and is appreciated by attendees.
3. Conference content is chosen by the organizers. Pre- and post-conference activities and portions of the conference may be organized in consultation with an outside organization under a collaboration agreement.
4. Meeting credentials (name badges) will not carry sponsor logos.
5. Sponsors may not require that participants listen to a presentation in order to receive food, drink, or other amenities. Space for sponsored events will be arranged so that participants who prefer not to listen to a “pitch” are comfortably accommodated.
6. Attendees will decide what personal and professional information to share with sponsors and hosts.

PARTNER CATEGORIES

To further protect the independence of WCSJ2017, while welcoming the advice and support of organizations contributing valuable ideas and resources, the Organizing Committee has defined two categories to clarify how conference planners hope to engage with sponsors and partners:

Green Partners

Blue Partners

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