Sponsorship Opportunities



SPONSORSHIP OPPORTUNITIES

10TH XBRL International Conference

Brussels Hotel (tbc[1])

Brussels, Belgium

November 15 - 19, 2004

Co-hosted by XBRL International and the IASC Foundation

Brussels Theme: “Globally Integrating IFRS Using XBRL”

eXtensible Business Reporting Language (XBRL) brings the publication, exchange, and analysis of the complex financial information in corporate business reports into the dynamic and interactive realm of the Internet. XBRL provides a common platform for critical business reporting processes and improves the reliability and ease of communicating financial data among users internal and external to the reporting enterprise. XBRL is being adopted by most of European regulators. 7,000 European listed companies will begin using IFRS in 2005 that will make this THE year for XBRL adoption in Europe.

XBRL International and the IASC Foundation are seeking sponsorship partners who are interested in leveraging the networking and business opportunities at the 10th XBRL International Conference to be held at the …………Hotel in Brussels, Belgium, from November 15 - 19, 2004.

The theme of the conference, “Globally Integrating IFRS Using XBRL”, presents a significant opportunity for sponsors to present themselves to potential customers as well as the key members and decision makers behind XBRL. There are several opportunities for sponsors to promote their offerings to this highly targeted audience.

Building Relationships

XBRL International conferences are a prime opportunity for product developers and service providers to meet face to face with financial professionals. Participating vendors exhibit their materials, services, and products and help attendees grow their respective businesses. In many ways, vendors become ongoing consultants and service providers, keeping professionals apprised of new resources and profit-building opportunities!

Why sponsor?

• Reach decision makers at the conference. Network with participants from governments, regulators, the financial services industry, and general business sector.

• Maximize your exposure in easy-to-find exhibition areas. Exposure to potential adopters who have invested in exploring the benefits of XBRL and will seek vendors ready to deliver products and services in this space.

• Interact with your market in an informal environment

• Sponsors will receive public recognition from the event speakers

Conference Profile*:

• 4-day XBRL Conference in the Capital of the European Union

• 400+ attendees per day (amounting to 800 individual delegates over four days)

• Marketing to reach more than 250,000 accounting and finance professionals in all of the EU’s 25 member states, as well as other countries

• 400m2 of Exhibit space in a world class hotel

• Pre- and at-conference marketing campaign

• Official support from the European Commission and the International Accounting Standards Board (IASB).

• Up to 40 speakers in plenary sessions, break outs, and workshops

• Technology demonstrators, “Software Shootout” and Supply Chain Demonstration

• Up to 25 sponsors and exhibitors across 6 different sponsorship levels suited to your company’s ambitions

• Media exposure

*(These bullet-points are in no way contractually binding nor accurately descriptive of the event. They are merely indicative of the expectations of the organizers, but each of these facts may vary.)

Sponsor Policy

The involvement of several sponsors underlines the collective effort of XBRL members. Sponsor fees not only provide public relations and marketing opportunities through participation in the program, workshop hostings, technology demonstrations and exhibit space in a gathering of 400+ delegates interested or involved in XBRL, but reflect the wide variety of businesses implicated in this global effort to develop one of the most exciting innovations in computerized real-time financial reporting.

Sponsorship Packages

The 10th XBRL International Conference Planning Committee is seeking prominent sponsorship partners to maximize networking and business opportunities for delegates, XBRL members, and sponsor partners, who will converge on this event from around the world. Sponsorship packages will be allocated on a first-come-first-serve basis, so interested parties are encouraged to commit early.

The packages include:

Premium level sponsor: “10th XBRL International Conference GOLD Sponsor”*

€25,000…………………………………....for Non-members of the XBRL consortium

€20,000………………………………………………….for XBRL consortium members

Pre-conference exposure

• Front-page recognition as “10th XBRL International Conference GOLD Sponsor” on brochure and on the dedicated conference registration website (including logo, displayed in largest size category)

• Company information / advertising section (up to 1/3 of page) in the beginning of the conference programme

• Company logo and information visibly exposed in mailing to approx. 250,000 people Europe-wide and worldwide

• Recognition on Belgian BusinessFM Radio (107.6Mhz) as XBRL conference sponsor (tbc)

At-conference exposure

• Right to be official conference Reception Sponsors, with following benefits at the Reception:

- 2 x FREE tickets for dinner

- Introduction by the Master of Ceremonies

- Option to redeem a speech at reception (3 minutes max.)

- Corporate banner displayed in Reception Area

- Recognition as Reception Sponsors in conference binder

• Full and comprehensive delegate list of registered conference attendees

• 1 x FREE exhibit space for stand and table in prime conference location

• Corporate insert or gift item in each delegate bag

• Company logo “prominently displayed” on stand-up background screens

• 4 x FREE tickets to XBRL Conference for staff of sponsoring organization

*(limited to 6 participants)

Standard level sponsor: “10th XBRL International Conference SILVER Sponsor”*

€9,500…………………………………….…for Non-members of the XBRL consortium

€7,500……………………………………………….….…for XBRL consortium members

Pre-conference exposure

• Front-page recognition as “10th XBRL International Conference SILVER Sponsor” on brochure and on dedicated conference registration website (including logo, displayed in the intermediary size category)

• Company information / advertising section (single 8-sentence paragraph) in the beginning of the programme

• Exposure to a market of 250,000 individuals through mailings

At-conference exposure

• Abridged delegate list of conference delegates, without contact details

• 2 x FREE tickets to XBRL Conference for staff of sponsoring organization

*(limited to 10 participants)

Conference Dinner Sponsor ( €2,500 ), limited to 1

• 2 x FREE tickets for dinner

• Introduction and thank you by the Master of Ceremonies.

• Option to redeem a speech at dinner (5 minutes max) by Your company representative

• Corporate banner displayed in the dining room (sponsor supplied).

• Information about your company will be printed in the conference binder (You will be asked to provide approximately 50 words).

• Opportunity for a promotional giveaway on chairs of the diners.

Luncheon Sponsor ( €2,000), limited to 2

• Introduction and thank you by the Master of Ceremonies.

• Your company representative can give a speech at lunch (3 minutes max).

• Corporate banner displayed in the dining room (sponsor supplied).

• Information about your company will be printed in the conference binder (You will be asked to provide approximately 50 words).

Exhibitor - table space for non-sponsors ( €3,000 )*

• Recognition as “Exhibitor” on brochure

• Prime exhibit space for stand and table in conference foyer

* Limited to 10 tables max.

Focus of the Conference

The conference will demonstrate how XBRL enables financial transparency and data exchange in a global internet-connected environment. The conference theme in Brussels, “Globally Integrating IFRS Using XBRL”, will focus on the tools that are available and the benefits of XBRL for all segments of the business reporting supply chain.

Schedule of Events [2]

Monday, November 15, 2004

(Programme to be drafted)

Tuesday, November 16, 2004

(Programme to be drafted)

Wednesday, November 17, 2004

(Programme to be drafted)

Thursday – Friday, November 18 – 19, 2004

(Programme to be drafted)

Audience

The conference is expected to attract 400 or more attendees coming from all over the world (3/4 from Europe), including:

• Finance executives (CFOs, CAOs, etc…)

• Standard-setters, regulators, and government administrators

• Accounting professionals

• Taxation authorities and Chamber of Commerce representatives

• Bankers and Financial Analysts

• Investors and market makers

• Corporate managers

• Trustees and Managers from Associations, Trust and Foundations

• Software vendors and service integrators

• …as well as other people interested in XBRL and IFRS responsible for improving and streamlining their company’s business reporting processes.

Registration

Registration for the conference will be available at

About XBRL International

XBRL International is a consortium of over 200 leading companies, associations, and government agencies around the world developing the eXtensible Business Reporting Language (XBRL) for the preparation and exchange of business reports and data. XBRL is freely licensed and facilitates the exchange and reliable extraction of business information among various software applications anywhere in the world. XBRL

promotes transparency and efficiency and enhances the usability of existing accounting standards through the digital language of business. XBRL transforms critical business reporting processes and improves communications of financial data among users.

This international framework is being developed collaboratively to simplify and reduce costs for companies and governments. Financial reports in XBRL will comply with accounting standards and provide the financial and business community a standards-based method to prepare financial statements, business reports and related data, publish it in a variety of formats, reliably extract information, and easily exchange information between companies, investors and regulators. We meet on a continuous basis through conferences, meetings, discussion groups, conference calls, and e-mail.

Sponsorship Application

I agree to comply with all the terms as outlined in this application. It is understood that acceptance as a sponsor in no way implies endorsement of the sponsor’s products and/or services by XBRL.

YES, I would like to be a sponsor at the 10th XBRL International Conference.

|Premium Sponsor(non-member)€25,000 |Premium XBRL Sponsor (member) €20,000 |

|Standard Sponsor (non-member) €9,500 |Standard Sponsor (member) €7,500 |

|Dinner Sponsor €2,500 |Luncheon Sponsor €2,000 |

|Exhibitor €3,000 | |

Name:       Email:      

Company:       Phone:      

Street:      

City:       State:      

Country:       Postal Code:      

Signature: ________________________

Contact:

Stefan de Greling

IASC Foundation

1st Floor

30 Cannon Street

London EC4M 6XH

UK

+44-(0)20-7246-6472

xbrlbrussels2004@

My check for €      payable to XBRL International is enclosed

OR

Please bill my credit card: American Express Discover MasterCard Visa

Please complete the following information:

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Be sure to complete the program and badge information on the next page.

PAYMENT AND CANCELLATION POLICY: In order to guarantee space reservation, complete this application and return it with your check payable to the XBRL International. Payment must be received prior to the conference. Cancellation of sponsorship received less than 30 days prior to the conference will not entitle the sponsor to any refund on the cancellation. A charge of €100 will be deducted from any refund on cancellations received 30 days or more prior to the conference. All cancellation requests must be in writing.

Program & Badge Information Form

Information to be printed in the Conference Program

(Must be submitted 13 weeks before the start of conference.)

Please provide a brief description of your company and what will be promoted at your exhibit. (Conference sponsors should submit 100 words or less. All other sponsors should submit 50 words or less.) XBRL reserves the right to edit copy submitted.

Information to be included in the Conference Program

For more information contact:

Name:      

Address:      

Phone Number:      

Fax Number:      

Email:      

Web Site Address:      

On-site Badge Identification Information for Exhibitors

(Must be submitted 3 weeks before the start of conference.)

On-Site Representative’s Name:      

Name Printed on Badge:      

Company Name:      

City:       State:       Country:       Postal Code:      

*Additional Representative’s Name:      

Name Printed on Badge:      

Company Name:      

City:       State:       Country:       Postal Code:      

Terms and Conditions

Purpose of the Exhibit

The exhibition is for the purpose of education and to provide a service to the XBRL membership.

Standard Exhibition Space

The exhibition space will be provided either in the form of a booth or a tabletop. Each exhibitor will be provided with:*

1. 8m x 2m exhibition space (depending on the conference)

2. One draped table

3. Two chairs

4. One wastebasket

*Subject to change

Exhibition Setup and Dismantling

Exhibitors are responsible for setting up and tearing down their exhibits during established time periods. Setup usually is done during the afternoon before the first full conference day. Dismantling is done after the final break of the last conference day.

Assignment of Exhibit Space

In assigning exhibit space, full consideration will be given to competing products and general grouping of exhibits for proper display and comparison. Every effort will be made for the equitable assignment of space. XBRL reserves the right to relocate any exhibit for the benefit of the exhibitor or for the betterment of the exhibition.

No firm, organization, individual or company without assigned exhibit space will be permitted to display or distribute products or literature, or solicit business within the exhibit hall. Exhibitors will not be permitted to assign, sublet or share with others any part of the space allocated to them.

Eligible Exhibits

XBRL reserves the right to determine the eligibility of any company or product for inclusion in the exhibition, based on the information provided by the exhibitor. XBRL reserves the right to reject, eject or prohibit any exhibit or exhibitor with or without giving cause. If cause is not given, liability shall not exceed the return to the exhibitor of the amount of the exhibit fee unearned at the time of the ejection. If any exhibit or exhibitor is ejected for violation of these Terms and Conditions or any other stated reason, no return of fee shall be made.

Use of Space

Vendors may use exhibit booths or backdrops, provided they can be accommodated within their individual exhibit space and do not violate fire safety laws. Exhibits must be constructed so as not to obstruct the general view or the view of neighboring exhibits. Interference with the lighting and space of other exhibitors is prohibited.

XBRL reserves the right to restrict exhibits which, because of method of operation, materials, or for any reason, become objectionable. All sound equipment must be regulated so that is does not disturb neighboring exhibits or the conference sessions.

Care of Facilities

Exhibits or their representatives must not injure or deface the walls or floors of the building. When such damage occurs, the exhibitor is liable to the owner of the property so damaged.

Cancellation of Exhibit Space

Cancellation of exhibit space received less than 30 days prior to the conference will not entitle the exhibitor to any refund on the canceled space. A charge of €100 will be deducted from any refund issued on cancellations received 30 or more days prior to the conference. All cancellation requests must be in writing.

Termination of Exhibit

In the event the premises where the exhibit is to be held, in the sole determination of XBRL, become unfit for occupancy or are substantially interfered with by reason of picketing, strike, embargo, injunction, act of war, act of God, fire, emergency declared by any government agency or any other act beyond the control of XBRL, this agreement may be terminated by XBRL. In the event of such termination, the exhibitor waives any and all damages and agrees that XBRL may, after deducting all costs and expenses, including a reserve for claims, refund to the exhibitor as and for complete settlement and discharge of all said exhibitor’s claims and demands his pro rata amount of all funds paid by all exhibitors.

Liability

The exhibitor assumes entire responsibility and hereby agrees to protect, indemnify, defend and save XBRL, the owner of the host facilities, and its employees and agents harmless against all claims, loses, and damages to persons or property, governmental charges or fines and attorneys’ fees arising out of or caused by the exhibitor’s installation, removal, maintenance, occupancy, or use of exhibition premises or a part thereof, excluding any such liability caused by the owner of the host facilities, its employees and agents.

In addition, the exhibitor acknowledges that XBRL and the owner of the host facilities do not maintain insurance covering the exhibitor’s property and it is the sole responsibility of the exhibitor to obtain business interruption and property damage insurance covering such losses by the exhibitor.

Interpretation and Amendments

XBRL reserves the right to interpret or amend these regulations as it deems proper to ensure the success of the exhibition and further the educational purposes of XBRL.

XBRL reserves the right to determine at what point sound constitutes interference with others and must be discontinued.

Due to regulations by the music industry regarding music at public meetings, conventions, and shows, exhibitors may not play music during the exhibition, either live or recorded.

Character of Display

Any materials not in keeping with the character and standards of the XBRL may not be distributed or utilized by any exhibitor. The XBRL reserves the right to prohibit or evict any exhibit that, in the opinion of the XBRL, detracts from the general character of the exhibition as a whole. This reservation includes persons, things, conduct, printed matter or anything of a character that XBRL finds objectionable. In the event of such restriction or eviction, XBRL and its employees and agents shall not be liable for any refunds of rentals or other exhibit expenses.

Professional Conduct

Exhibitors should adhere to professional standards of behavior. All solicitation, demonstration and other promotional activities must be confined to the limits of the exhibit space.

Jurisdiction

The law courts or tribunals of the Kingdom of Belgium.

Staffing

Exhibits should be staffed during the specified exhibit hours by knowledgeable representatives. Exhibitors must supply XBRL with the name(s) of all representatives who will attend the exhibition. XBRL will not provide staffing for the exhibits.

Badges

Exhibitor representatives must wear appropriate XBRL badges at all times in the exhibition hall. The badges will be available at the conference registration desk during the exhibit setup period.

Security

Although the hotel does maintain a security force, exhibitors should consider removing from the exhibition hall or otherwise securing all equipment, supplies, and other information at the close of each conference day. XBRL will not provide additional security in the exhibition hall.

Shipping

Exhibitors are responsible for shipping materials to and from the conference. Any and all costs associated with the shipping and storage of exhibit materials are the responsibility of the exhibitor.

Fire, Safety and Health

Federal, state and local laws covering fire, safety and health must be strictly observed. Aisles and fire exits must not be blocked by exhibits. Storage of boxes and materials beneath exhibit tables may also be restricted. All materials used in decoration must be flameproof. Electrical wiring must conform to the National Electrical Code Safety Rules. Please follow the instructions of the hotel personnel and/or the contracted exhibition company regarding conformity with fire, safety and health codes.

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[1] Tbc = “to be confirmed”

[2] The schedule of events is subject to change at the discretion of XBRL International, the IASC Foundation and their respective Conference Managers for this event.

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