The BEHDP is one of the largest international conferences. It currently attracts over 100 participants, the best talent in industry and academia, every year. The purpose of the conference is to identify challenging problems facing the development, and to shape future research directions through the publication of high quality, applied and theoretical research findings. BEHDP will continue the tradition of promoting collaboration among multiple areas. Attendees will hear about very recent research results and be able to network with luminaries, researchers, and practitioners in the field.

Sponsorship Opportunities  

Sponsoring BEHDP Conference is an excellent way to reach a targeted audience and demonstrate your association with the best and brightest researchers in the increasingly important areas. The conference offers a variety of sponsorship opportunities suitable for large as well as small organizations. Sponsors gain visibility for their organizations, demonstrate their support and development, and contribute to the success of the conference. Four levels of sponsorship are available:

Platinum: $8,000

Gold: $6,000

Silver: $4,000

Bronze: $2,000

Note that all sponsorship amounts are in dollars.

In-kind sponsorships that directly defray the costs of the conference are also welcome. For example, sponsorship for a student travels scholarship, coffee break, reception, or banquet. In these cases, the sponsor name is prominently displayed.

Sponsorship Benefits

The BEHDP conference sponsor at any level will be listed in the conference program distributed to all attendees, and on the conference web site, with an active link to the sponsor's company home page. All sponsors can also use the "Corporate Sponsor" logo at their own discretion. Depending on the level of sponsorship, a sponsor will receive the following additional benefits:

Platinum Sponsor

Recognized as Platinum Sponsor in conference program

Six complimentary conference registrations for conference, special corporate support ribbons for your staff

Exhibit space for entire conference

Any number of company-provided items in conference bag

Special recognition of Platinum sponsorship in plenary sessions

VIP seating for complimentary registrants at plenary sessions and at conference banquet

Full-page black-and-white advertisement in conference program

Large posters indicating Platinum sponsorship at registration booths, coffee breaks, conference banquet

Gold Sponsor

Recognized as Gold Sponsor in conference program

Four complimentary conference registrations for conference, special corporate support ribbons for your staff

Exhibit space for entire conference

Two company-provided items in conference bag

Silver Sponsor

Recognized as Silver Sponsor in conference program

Three complimentary conference registrations for conference, special corporate support ribbons for your staff

Exhibit space for entire conference

One company-provided item in conference bag

Bronze Sponsor

Recognized as Bronze Sponsor in conference program

One complimentary conference registrations for conference, including special corporate support ribbon

One page insert in conference bag

For an additional fee we also offer:

Special recognition in plenary sessions (available to Gold Sponsors only).

VIP seating for complimentary registrants at plenary sessions and at conference banquet, subject to practical constraints

Full-page black-and-white advertisement in conference program. 

Potential sponsors should send an e-mail to the sponsorship chairs with their contact information including person to contact, telephone number, return e-mail address, level of sponsorship desired, and any other questions.