April 2025 - Dwficomms

Re: Possibility to sponsor the WfF as an Exhibitor?
by Frances Hayes 10 Apr '25

10 Apr '25

Hi Amy, We would certainly appreciate your support as an exhibitor booth sponsor for the upcoming Water for Food Global Conference! We look forward to an engaging and insightful conference and celebrating our 15thanniversary as an institute. Attached is a letter confirming your sponsorship and instructions on how to provide payment. Please also send along a vector file of your current logo(s) at your earliest convenience. I assumed this sponsorship was for the Irrigation Innovation Consortium but do let me know if you would prefer a different name or organization. We’ll follow up soon to provide additional details about your exhibitor space for the event. However, please don’t hesitate to reach out with any questions in the meantime. Thanks! Frances Hayes Director of Communications and Public Relations Daugherty Water for Food Global Institute at the University of Nebraska<http://waterforfood.nebraska.edu/> Nebraska Innovation Campus 2021 Transformation Dr. | Ste 3220 | Lincoln, NE 68588 e: fhayes(a)nebraska.edu<mailto:fhayes@nebraska.edu> | p: +1 402.472.9510 News<https://waterforfood.nebraska.edu/news-and-events> | Facebook<https://www.facebook.com/waterforfoodinstitute> | YouTube<http://www.youtube.com/user/WaterForFood> | Instagram<https://www.instagram.com/waterforfood/> | LinkedIn<https://www.linkedin.com/company/waterforfood> [Text Description automatically generated]<https://waterforfood.nebraska.edu/> From: Amber Poythress <apoythress(a)nebraska.edu> Date: Tuesday, April 8, 2025 at 3:14 PM To: Kremen,Amy <Amy.Kremen(a)colostate.edu> Cc: Christopher Proctor <caproctor(a)unl.edu>, Hamilton,Christine <chris.hamilton(a)colostate.edu>, Crystal Powers <cpowers2(a)unl.edu>, Frances Hayes <fhayes(a)nebraska.edu> Subject: RE: Possibility to sponsor the WfF as an Exhibitor? Hi, Amy- Thank you so much for following up! We have an exhibitor booth sponsorship available for $750. Registrations are separate, just so you know. Frances Hayes is copied in, and she will be very happy to help you arrange getting a booth. Very kind regards, Amber Amber Poythress Events Coordinator Daugherty Water for Food Global Institute at the University of Nebraska<http://waterforfood.nebraska.edu/> From: Kremen,Amy <Amy.Kremen(a)colostate.edu> Sent: Tuesday, April 8, 2025 2:46 PM To: Amber Poythress <apoythress(a)nebraska.edu> Cc: Christopher Proctor <caproctor(a)unl.edu>; Hamilton,Christine <chris.hamilton(a)colostate.edu>; Crystal Powers <cpowers2(a)unl.edu> Subject: Re: Possibility to sponsor the WfF as an Exhibitor? Caution: Non-NU Email Hi Amber! Checking in about this request from our group from my email last week- I just left another VM. I can imagine how busy you are in the lead up to the conference- please get in touch if you have a moment? Thank you very much! Best regards, Amy ________________________________ From: Kremen,Amy Sent: Friday, April 4, 2025 11:42 AM To: apoythress(a)nebraska.edu<mailto:apoythress@nebraska.edu> <apoythress(a)nebraska.edu<mailto:apoythress@nebraska.edu>> Cc: Christopher Proctor <caproctor(a)unl.edu<mailto:caproctor@unl.edu>>; Hamilton,Christine <chris.hamilton(a)colostate.edu<mailto:chris.hamilton@colostate.edu>>; Crystal Powers <cpowers2(a)unl.edu<mailto:cpowers2@unl.edu>> Subject: Possibility to sponsor the WfF as an Exhibitor? Hi Amber, I saw the email today about registration for the upcoming WfF conference- our multistate team, which involves UNL's Crystal Powers and Chris Proctor, is interested in having a table if it's not too late to sign up and pay for that and if you still might have room? Many thanks for considering this request! Best regards, Amy Amy Kremen Associate Director Irrigation Innovation Consortium<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/irrigationinnovation.org/__;!!PvXuogZ4sR…> [cid:image001.png@01DBA897.D9B6DE50] (970) 821-6119 (cell) | Colorado State University, Dept. of Soil & Crop Sciences See also: Ogallala Water Coordinated Agriculture Project<https://urldefense.com/v3/__http:/ogallalawater.org/__;!!PvXuogZ4sRB2p-tU!H…>

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Re: Status of your file import
by Frances Hayes 10 Apr '25

10 Apr '25

Hi Craig, I think I’ve fixed the issues with the 5 notification errors so you can try them again. Additionally, I now have all the speakers linked to sessions within the schedule excel file. I found a handful of speakers with the same speaker code in the speaker file, so I updated them and highlighted those in yellow. You will likely need to upload the speaker file to Cvent again to update these codes prior to uploading the schedule file that links them, so it doesn’t get screwed up. I will need to adjust as final speakers register but thought I’d share in case you’d like to try it out. Thanks! Frances Hayes Director of Communications and Public Relations Daugherty Water for Food Global Institute at the University of Nebraska<http://waterforfood.nebraska.edu/> Nebraska Innovation Campus 2021 Transformation Dr. | Ste 3220 | Lincoln, NE 68588 e: fhayes(a)nebraska.edu<mailto:fhayes@nebraska.edu> | p: +1 402.472.9510 News<https://waterforfood.nebraska.edu/news-and-events> | Facebook<https://www.facebook.com/waterforfoodinstitute> | YouTube<http://www.youtube.com/user/WaterForFood> | Instagram<https://www.instagram.com/waterforfood/> | LinkedIn<https://www.linkedin.com/company/waterforfood> [Text Description automatically generated]<https://waterforfood.nebraska.edu/> From: Craig Eiting <ceiting(a)nebraska.edu> Date: Wednesday, April 9, 2025 at 5:11 PM To: Frances Hayes <fhayes(a)nebraska.edu> Subject: FW: Status of your file import Hi Frances, See the message below and the attachment. You can open the attachment with excel so it is easier to view. Several of the records could not be imported because the message is too long. I can try to re-import later once you fix these errors. Thanks. Craig From: Cvent Import Notifications <info(a)cvent.com> Date: Wednesday, April 9, 2025 at 5:03 PM To: Craig Eiting <ceiting2(a)unl.edu> Subject: Status of your file import Caution: Non-NU Email Craig Eiting, The following import has been completed. A brief summary of the import is below. Imported to: 2025 Water for Food Global Conference Type: Notification Import Details File: Notifications.xlsx Status: Completed Start Date: 4/9/2025 6:02:55 PM Completion Date: 4/9/2025 6:02:55 PM Imported by: ceiting2(a)unl.edu Number of records inserted or updated: 10 Number of records skipped: 5 Total Records: 15 If you have any problems, please submit a case through the Cvent Community. Thank you, Customer Care [Image removed by sender.]

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Re: Your proof is ready to review - 449597 Water for Food Name Badges v2
by Frances Hayes 09 Apr '25

09 Apr '25

Hi Craig, We can provide the first round of name to Firespring by next Tuesday. Do you know when we’d receive that first batch back from them? Thanks! Frances Hayes Director of Communications and Public Relations Daugherty Water for Food Global Institute at the University of Nebraska<http://waterforfood.nebraska.edu/> Nebraska Innovation Campus 2021 Transformation Dr. | Ste 3220 | Lincoln, NE 68588 e: fhayes(a)nebraska.edu<mailto:fhayes@nebraska.edu> | p: +1 402.472.9510 News<https://waterforfood.nebraska.edu/news-and-events> | Facebook<https://www.facebook.com/waterforfoodinstitute> | YouTube<http://www.youtube.com/user/WaterForFood> | Instagram<https://www.instagram.com/waterforfood/> | LinkedIn<https://www.linkedin.com/company/waterforfood> [Text Description automatically generated]<https://waterforfood.nebraska.edu/> From: Craig Eiting <ceiting(a)nebraska.edu> Date: Friday, March 28, 2025 at 3:35 PM To: Frances Hayes <fhayes(a)nebraska.edu> Subject: FW: Your proof is ready to review - 449597 Water for Food Name Badges v2 Here are the dates for printing the program badges, listed below. Craig From: Alexis Ritzdorf <alexis.ritzdorf(a)firespring.com> Date: Friday, March 28, 2025 at 9:51 AM To: Craig Eiting <ceiting(a)nebraska.edu> Subject: Re: Your proof is ready to review - 449597 Water for Food Name Badges v2 Caution: Non-NU Email Hi Craig, I'll have the designer get those items added to the name badges. If you could have the names to me by April 15th, that would be awesome. If you wanted to send a second round of names for late registrations, we would want to have those by April 21st at the latest. Thanks, Alexis

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Attendee Hub App
by Craig Eiting 09 Apr '25

09 Apr '25

The Water for Food Conference App has been launched. You can logon to the App using the QR codes within the attached PDF from your phone. Bring up the QR code on your screen and then scan it with your phone. Note that the Attendee Hub website is not working currently. If you could verify that you can logon and access our conference app that would be helpful. In addition, reviewing the ‘Speakers’ and ‘Schedule’ sessions, along with the content in the more section (lower right button) would be helpful. Any speakers and schedule problems can be changed in the spreadsheets on SharePoint. I will continue to build out the app next week, so there is no need to review other sections such as the homepage at this point. If you run into any problems, just let me know. Thanks! Craig

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Re: Cvent Exhibitor Portal
by Frances Hayes 09 Apr '25

09 Apr '25

Thanks Craig, I was able to log in and add most of our information and it worked well! Here are some questions/comments I have: * Can you upload a square version of our logo to our exhibitor booth? It’s causing me fits this morning. * I added our team as Admin and Booth Reps so we could all see what our sponsors/exhibitors see! * Can you change “Lindsay” to “Lindsay Corporation” and “Valmont” to “Valmont Industries” in all instances? * Is the portal just for the virtual exhibitor booth or do they also need to change anything in the sponsor section somehow? It looks like you’ve already put in all the sponsor info so maybe not. 😊 * To capture leads or interact with attendees virtually, do exhibitors need to purchase the “LeadCapture” license? I was thinking this was a free option available to exhibitors and would be hesitant for them to purchase, as I don’t think the value would be there. If they do have to purchase, is there a way to delete this option? * You can find the best contact for all our sponsors/exhibitors in this file: https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/12iSCamEHwo2Jus2WXKPaotitwMtU9892r97… * The best contact is highlighted in green on the third tab. * Arianna will add the missing info for the Midwest Dairy Association and Nebraska Soybean Board. * Note that we had some new adds earlier this week so please add the following: * Sorghum United – Level: Bronze Sponsor and Exhibitor Booth (They will not receive an in-person exhibitor booth, but I think it is fine to give them the virtual exhibitor booth. Thoughts?) * Nebraska Soybean Board – Level: Tour Sponsor and Exhibitor Booth (They will not receive an in-person exhibitor booth, but I think it is fine to give them the virtual exhibitor booth. Thoughts?) * National Center for Alluvial Aquifer Research – Level: Exhibitor Booth – Their logo is now available in the NCAAR folder here: [Folder icon] Logos<https://uofnelincoln.sharepoint.com/:f:/s/UNL-IANRDaughertyWaterforFoodInst…> * Irrigation Innovation Consortium – I am 90% sure they will be a booth sponsor but haven’t confirmed/paid so leave them off for now. Thanks! Frances Hayes Director of Communications and Public Relations Daugherty Water for Food Global Institute at the University of Nebraska<http://waterforfood.nebraska.edu/> Nebraska Innovation Campus 2021 Transformation Dr. | Ste 3220 | Lincoln, NE 68588 e: fhayes(a)nebraska.edu<mailto:fhayes@nebraska.edu> | p: +1 402.472.9510 News<https://waterforfood.nebraska.edu/news-and-events> | Facebook<https://www.facebook.com/waterforfoodinstitute> | YouTube<http://www.youtube.com/user/WaterForFood> | Instagram<https://www.instagram.com/waterforfood/> | LinkedIn<https://www.linkedin.com/company/waterforfood> [Text Description automatically generated]<https://waterforfood.nebraska.edu/> From: Craig Eiting <ceiting(a)nebraska.edu> Date: Tuesday, April 8, 2025 at 1:27 PM To: Frances Hayes <fhayes(a)nebraska.edu> Subject: Cvent Exhibitor Portal Hi Frances, I am working to get the cvent exhibitor portal working for our conference. I will send you an invitation to the ‘Daugherty Water for Food Global Institute’ exhibitor item shortly. I already filled in some of the content to see if it would work on my end. If you could take a moment and fill out the rest of the information, then we can see if this is working properly. One note, if you previously used the cvent exhibitor portal, it will ask you to login with the previous email and password. If you cannot remember, click the ‘forgot password’ button. I tried it for a new email, and it asks to create a new account if there is not a cvent account setup. Another item, could you send me a list of all the sponsors or exhibitors and the primary contact information (First Name, Last Name, Email) for the contacts at each organization? It will then send an email, like the one that you received. Thanks! Craig

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Re: Moderator List
by Frances Hayes 08 Apr '25

08 Apr '25

Hi Craig, Unfortunately, we do not have the virtual moderator list yet, but Amber will be sending out the sign-up list to staff this week. Thanks! Frances Hayes Director of Communications and Public Relations Daugherty Water for Food Global Institute at the University of Nebraska<http://waterforfood.nebraska.edu/> Nebraska Innovation Campus 2021 Transformation Dr. | Ste 3220 | Lincoln, NE 68588 e: fhayes(a)nebraska.edu<mailto:fhayes@nebraska.edu> | p: +1 402.472.9510 News<https://waterforfood.nebraska.edu/news-and-events> | Facebook<https://www.facebook.com/waterforfoodinstitute> | YouTube<http://www.youtube.com/user/WaterForFood> | Instagram<https://www.instagram.com/waterforfood/> | LinkedIn<https://www.linkedin.com/company/waterforfood> [Text Description automatically generated]<https://waterforfood.nebraska.edu/> From: Craig Eiting <ceiting(a)nebraska.edu> Date: Tuesday, April 8, 2025 at 1:40 PM To: Frances Hayes <fhayes(a)nebraska.edu> Subject: Moderator List Hi Frances, I am in the process of getting items setup in cvent for the conference. At some point, I will need a list of the moderators to add to each of the sessions. Would you happen to have this information? If not, do you know when it will be available? Thanks! Craig

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Valmont exhibitor booth at Water for Food Global Conference
by Frances Hayes 04 Apr '25

04 Apr '25

Good afternoon, Thank you for supporting the 2025 Water for Food Global Conference as a sponsor! The event will be held April 29-May 1, 2025, at the Nebraska Innovation Campus Conference Center, with optional side events happening on April 28 and May 2. We are thrilled to have your participation and look forward to a great event. Below, I’ve included some details about the exhibitor booth portion of your sponsorship but do let us know if you have additional questions. (I’ve also attached a PDF version of the details for easy printing!) Registration We have provided a link for the complimentary registration that accompanies your sponsorship in previous emails but let us know if you need this link again or need to see if it has been claimed yet. Additional representatives from your organization can register via the general attendee link on our conference website<https://waterforfood.nebraska.edu/explore-our-conferences/2025-water-for-fo…>. (A reminder that all booth staff must purchase individual conference registration in order to attend conference sessions, receptions or meals.) Conference app We’ll be opening a sponsor/exhibitor portal soon for our conference app in which you can upload your organization’s logo, description and a link to your website. Attendees will use the app throughout the conference and can view your organization’s information here. More details on that as it becomes available. The space Each exhibitor will receive an 8’ x 8’ space, with an 8’ table, 2 chairs and a black drape backdrop. We are also happy to offer a standard outlet for power via an extension cord. As a platinum sponsor, you’ll receive premium placement in our highest-traffic area. Parking at Nebraska Innovation Campus * For load-in, you can park temporarily on the south entrance of the NIC Conference Center near the bus stop. However, you’ll need to move your car to a more permanent parking spot afterward. Find a map of Nebraska Innovation Campus here<https://innovate.unl.edu/parking-nic>. The conference will be held in the NIC Conference Center. * Recommended: Day parking is available in the lot north of Transformation Drive. Please use the Passport Parking app<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/www.passportparking.com/__;!!PvXuogZ4sRB…> (Zone 9900) to pay for parking. (Pay stations cannot be used for lot parking.) Learn more here<https://innovate.unl.edu/parking-nic>. * On-street parking is also available and can be paid for on the Passport Parking app<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/www.passportparking.com/__;!!PvXuogZ4sRB…> (zone 80) or at a pay station located near the metered parking. Learn more here<https://innovate.unl.edu/parking-nic>. * If you have a current UNL parking permit, you can request reciprocal parking access in advance for Nebraska Innovation Campus by notifying Parking and Transit Services at unlpts(a)unl.edu<mailto:unlpts@unl.edu>. Set-up You can set up your booth anytime on Monday, April 28, Noon-5 p.m. or the morning of Tuesday, April 29 after 7 a.m. Attendees will arrive for breakfast starting at 7 a.m. Please check in at the Registration Desk located on the ground level of the NIC Conference Center and load in at the south entrance near the bus stop. Tables will be labeled with each organization’s name. Staffing While your booth can stay up all day April 29-May 1, you do not need to staff it the entire time. A current conference schedule is available here<https://waterforfood.nebraska.edu/explore-our-conferences/2025-water-for-fo…>. Several breaks are designated for attendees to visit exhibitor booths throughout the conference. We recommend staffing the booth during the following times where you’ll see the most traffic, especially during Breakfast and Lunch times: * April 29, 7:30-8:30 a.m. – Breakfast * April 29, 10:15-10:30 a.m. – Break time * April 29, Noon-1:30 p.m. – Lunch * April 29, 2:30-2:45 p.m. – Break time * April 29, 4:15-4:30 p.m. – Break time * April 30, 8-9 a.m. – Breakfast * April 30, 10:45-11:00 a.m. – Break time * April 30, 12:30-2:00 p.m. – Lunch * April 30, 3:15-3:30 p.m. – Break time * May 1, 8-9 a.m. – Breakfast * May 1, 10:30-10:45 a.m. – Break time * May 1, 12:15-2:00 p.m. – Lunch Attendance Our past conferences have drawn around 350 in-person participants and we expect a similar number this year. We have attendees from all over the world and various industries, including farmers/growers, government/policymakers, research/academia, private industry, non-profits/NGOs, etc. Check out our speaker list<https://waterforfood.nebraska.edu/explore-our-conferences/2025-water-for-fo…> for a pulse on who will be attending as well. Teardown We recommend tearing down your booth following lunch, which ends on May 1 at 2 p.m. We ask that you have everything removed by 4 p.m. on May 1. Questions Please contact Amber at apoythress(a)nebraska.edu<mailto:apoythress@nebraska.edu> or 402-472-5175 with any additional exhibitor questions. Other sponsorship deliverable information * One reserved table at lunches * A table of 8 will be reserved for you at all three conference lunches. You are welcome to invite whoever you’d like to join you at this table. * Customized social media message on Water for Food social platforms * My colleague Arianna Elnes will work with you on this as the event gets closer. * Display promotional/educational materials throughout the conference * You are welcome to display promotional/educational materials at the conference in addition to your exhibitor booth. We will work with you on placement when you arrive to the event. * Opportunity to provide relevant blog post for Water for Food website * Provide an article with a byline of someone on your team for the “News” section<https://waterforfood.nebraska.edu/news-and-events/news> of our website. It should be relevant to our mission in some way and there’s no length maximum, but usually 300-600 words works well with included links to find more information and photos/graphics are welcomed! * We can post this whenever it is ready. We look forward to the event and have a wonderful weekend, Frances Hayes Director of Communications and Public Relations Daugherty Water for Food Global Institute at the University of Nebraska<http://waterforfood.nebraska.edu/> Nebraska Innovation Campus 2021 Transformation Dr. | Ste 3220 | Lincoln, NE 68588 e: fhayes(a)nebraska.edu<mailto:fhayes@nebraska.edu> | p: +1 402.472.9510 News<https://waterforfood.nebraska.edu/news-and-events> | Facebook<https://www.facebook.com/waterforfoodinstitute> | YouTube<http://www.youtube.com/user/WaterForFood> | Instagram<https://www.instagram.com/waterforfood/> | LinkedIn<https://www.linkedin.com/company/waterforfood> [Text Description automatically generated]<https://waterforfood.nebraska.edu/>

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FW: Speakers for Conference Ready
by Craig Eiting 04 Apr '25

04 Apr '25

FYI – It looks like Patricio misspelled his name when he registered for our conference. We should probably make sure this is corrected so it is not wrong on his name tag and other key areas. Thanks to Kyle for finding this. Craig From: Kyle Holz <kholz(a)nebraska.edu> Date: Monday, March 31, 2025 at 3:52 PM To: Craig Eiting <ceiting(a)nebraska.edu> Subject: Re: Speakers for Conference Ready Hey Craig! I have all the new speakers uploaded to the website. A couple things I caught in the Speakers file, line 71 can be removed as Mure is listed above on line 11 & Patricio Grassini has an extra s character in their Last Name field. Thank You! Kyle Holz (he, him, his) Web Developer University of Nebraska System 215 Nebraska Hall 901 N 17th St. Lincoln, NE 68588 kholz(a)nebraska.edu<mailto:kholz@nebraska.edu> [Image removed by sender. university of nebraska logo lockup with campuses] ________________________________ From: Craig Eiting <ceiting(a)nebraska.edu> Sent: Monday, March 31, 2025 2:46 PM To: Kyle Holz <kholz(a)nebraska.edu> Subject: Speakers for Conference Ready Hi Kyle, I have the speakers and photos ready for this week’s update to the speakers page. Thanks! Craig

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Hotel deadline extended - update for website
by Frances Hayes 04 Apr '25

04 Apr '25

Hi Craig, The deadline for our hotel block booking has been extended to April 14. Can you change the date on the website to: “Last Day to Book: Monday, April 14, 2025” https://waterforfood.nebraska.edu/explore-our-conferences/2025-water-for-fo… Thanks! Frances Hayes Director of Communications and Public Relations Daugherty Water for Food Global Institute at the University of Nebraska<http://waterforfood.nebraska.edu/> Nebraska Innovation Campus 2021 Transformation Dr. | Ste 3220 | Lincoln, NE 68588 e: fhayes(a)nebraska.edu<mailto:fhayes@nebraska.edu> | p: +1 402.472.9510 News<https://waterforfood.nebraska.edu/news-and-events> | Facebook<https://www.facebook.com/waterforfoodinstitute> | YouTube<http://www.youtube.com/user/WaterForFood> | Instagram<https://www.instagram.com/waterforfood/> | LinkedIn<https://www.linkedin.com/company/waterforfood> [Text Description automatically generated]<https://waterforfood.nebraska.edu/>

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FW: Items needed for Water for Food Global Conference sponsorship
by Frances Hayes 04 Apr '25

04 Apr '25

Hi Craig, I downloaded and saved these items into a sponsors deliverables folder [Folder icon] Deliverables<https://uofnelincoln.sharepoint.com/:f:/s/UNL-IANRDaughertyWaterforFoodInst…> and will add the push notification to the spreadsheet I’m working on. Thanks, Frances Hayes Director of Communications and Public Relations Daugherty Water for Food Global Institute at the University of Nebraska<http://waterforfood.nebraska.edu/> Nebraska Innovation Campus 2021 Transformation Dr. | Ste 3220 | Lincoln, NE 68588 e: fhayes(a)nebraska.edu<mailto:fhayes@nebraska.edu> | p: +1 402.472.9510 News<https://waterforfood.nebraska.edu/news-and-events> | Facebook<https://www.facebook.com/waterforfoodinstitute> | YouTube<http://www.youtube.com/user/WaterForFood> | Instagram<https://www.instagram.com/waterforfood/> | LinkedIn<https://www.linkedin.com/company/waterforfood> [Text Description automatically generated]<https://waterforfood.nebraska.edu/> From: Novotny, Rebecca L. <rebecca.novotny(a)valmont.com> Date: Friday, April 4, 2025 at 11:41 AM To: Frances Hayes <fhayes(a)nebraska.edu> Cc: Arianna Elnes <aelnes(a)nebraska.edu>, Amber Poythress <apoythress(a)nebraska.edu>, Craig Eiting <ceiting(a)nebraska.edu> Subject: Re: Items needed for Water for Food Global Conference sponsorship Caution: Non-NU Email Hello Frances! I believe I have all the deliverables organized for you on behalf of Valmont/Valley: 1. Sponsor Ad – see attached 1. In-app push notification: Thank you to our platinum sponsor, Valmont, a global leader in creating infrastructure and advancing agricultural productivity since 1946! _ link to: www.valmont.com<https://urldefense.com/v3/__http:/www.valmont.com__;!!PvXuogZ4sRB2p-tU!G8bY…> 1. Rotating in-app video message – 1280px x 720px image attached _ link to: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0V-RUFy-WpM<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/www.youtube.com/watch?v=0V-RUFy-WpM__;!!…> 1. Sponsor video message: [mp4 icon] Valley 2024 Brand Video_30.mp4<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/valmont.sharepoint.com/:v:/s/Agriculture…> I have 2 people already registered to attend. I’m working on getting 2 more completed by the end of today. Thank you for your help and guidance!! Please let me know if there’s anything else you need from me. I’ll look forward to seeing the booth information later. Rebecca Novotny | Global Brand Manager & North America Marketing Lead Valley Irrigation – A Valmont Company | 28800 Ida St | Valley, NE 68064 USA Phone +1 402.963.4242<tel:+14029634242> | Mobile +1 712.540.9455<tel:+17125409455> rebecca.novotny(a)valmont.com<mailto:Email%20Address> valleyirrigation.com<file:///Users/jaz1/Downloads/Company%20or%20Sub-Brand%20URL> From: Frances Hayes <fhayes(a)nebraska.edu> Date: April 1, 2025 at 11:17:38 AM CDT To: "Siekman, Darren D." <darren.siekman(a)valmont.com> Cc: Arianna Elnes <aelnes(a)nebraska.edu>, Amber Poythress <apoythress(a)nebraska.edu>, Craig Eiting <ceiting(a)nebraska.edu> Subject: Items needed for Water for Food Global Conference sponsorship Good morning, Darren, I hope things are going well for you and your spring is off to a great start. We are just one month away from the 2025 Water for Food Global Conference and I’m following up on some of the deliverables as part of Valmont’s Good morning, Darren, I hope things are going well for you and your spring is off to a great start. We are just one month away from the 2025 Water for Food Global Conference and I’m following up on some of the deliverables as part of Valmont’s sponsorship. Sponsorship Deliverables and other information * Complimentary registrations (4 registrations remaining – Registration deadline is this Friday, April 4) * You can access your four complimentary registrations here: https://cvent.me/kvVryk<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/cvent.me/kvVryk__;!!DfEmI9Yb!rAYZZGApEdJ…> * We ask that you only share this link with the 4 complimentary registrants. Others can register via the direct link on our website: https://waterforfood.nebraska.edu/explore-our-conferences/2025-water-for-fo…<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/waterforfood.nebraska.edu/explore-our-co…> * Other items needed by April 4 Sponsor ad/message in printed conference agenda * Ad can be up to 7.5” wide x 5” tall, full color, no bleed In-app push notification sponsor message * 140 characters (text only) and can link to a URL * This will be pushed out to all attendees during the conference * Idea: “Thank you to our platinum sponsor, Valmont, a global leader in creating infrastructure and advancing agricultural productivity since 1946!” and link to: “https://www.valmont.com/<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/www.valmont.com/__;!!PvXuogZ4sRB2p-tU!G8…>” Rotating in-app video message to be seen by attendees using our conference app * Link card image – 1280px x 720px (shows in the conference app) (JPEG, JPG, PNG, GIF accepted) * Last year’s from Valmont: * [cid:image003.png@01DBA2F4.DDD33D10] * Includes clickable link to a video of your choice uploaded on your own or our YouTube or Vimeo page * Last year’s from Valmont: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tbgOiFg5T6Y<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/www.youtube.com/watch?v=tbgOiFg5T6Y__;!!…> (clickable link to YouTube video) Sponsor-provided video message looped throughout conference 1920x1080 px Preferred 30 seconds maximum Without sound may provide more options for play, but closed captioning is also an option Message will be displayed on our large screens in the banquet hall in between sessions, etc. Last year’s video from Valmont: [cid:image004.png@01DBA2F6.E5633420] ValmontBrandVideo_PlusBrand_FINAL (1).mp4<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/uofnelincoln.sharepoint.com/:v:/s/UNL-IA…> Let me know if you have any questions about these items or if you need a bit more time to gather them. Our priority is receiving the ad for the printed conference agenda, as we’ll be sending that to the printer soon. I’ll send additional information about your exhibitor booth in another email next week, so I don’t throw too much at your team at one time! Thanks again for your sponsorship, Frances Hayes Director of Communications and Public Relations Daugherty Water for Food Global Institute at the University of Nebraska<https://urldefense.com/v3/__http:/waterforfood.nebraska.edu/__;!!DfEmI9Yb!r…> Nebraska Innovation Campus 2021 Transformation Dr. | Ste 3220 | Lincoln, NE 68588 e: fhayes(a)nebraska.edu<mailto:fhayes@nebraska.edu> | p: +1 402.472.9510 News<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/waterforfood.nebraska.edu/news-and-event…> | Facebook<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/www.facebook.com/waterforfoodinstitute__…> | YouTube<https://urldefense.com/v3/__http:/www.youtube.com/user/WaterForFood__;!!DfE…> | Instagram<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/www.instagram.com/waterforfood/__;!!DfEm…> | LinkedIn<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/www.linkedin.com/company/waterforfood__;…> [cid:image001.png@01DB7C6C.011F43E0]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/waterforfood.nebraska.edu/__;!!DfEmI9Yb!…> From: Frances Hayes <fhayes(a)nebraska.edu> Date: Wednesday, February 12, 2025 at 11:27 AM To: Siekman, Darren D. <darren.siekman(a)valmont.com> Cc: Arianna Elnes <aelnes(a)nebraska.edu>, Amber Poythress <apoythress(a)nebraska.edu> Subject: Valmont sponsorship deliverables for Water for Food Global Conference Good morning, Darren, Thank you to you and Valmont for supporting the 2025 Water for Food Global Conference as a sponsor! We are thrilled to have your participation and look forward to a great event. I’ve included some details about Valmont’s sponsorship deliverables below, but feel free to reach out with any questions. Sponsorship Deliverables and other information * Complimentary registrations (4 registrations remaining) * You can access your complimentary registrations here: https://cvent.me/kvVryk<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/cvent.me/kvVryk__;!!DfEmI9Yb!rAYZZGApEdJ…> * We ask that you only share this link with the 4 complimentary registrants. Others can register via the direct link on our website: https://waterforfood.nebraska.edu/explore-our-conferences/2025-water-for-fo…<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/waterforfood.nebraska.edu/explore-our-co…> * Company representative or speaker of choice featured in a relevant conference session * My understanding is that Peter is working with you on a session to be held Monday, April 28, 1:30-3:30 p.m. to fulfill this. Quarter-page sponsor message in printed conference agenda * Specs are 5” wide x 3.75” tall, full color, no bleed * Due April 4. * One reserved table at lunches * A table of 8 will be reserved for you at all three conference lunches. You are welcome to invite whoever you’d like to join you at this table. * Customized social media message on Water for Food social platforms * My colleague Arianna Elnes will work with you on this as the event gets closer. In-app push notification sponsor message * 140 characters (text only) and can link to a URL * This will be pushed out to all attendees during the conference * Due April 4 - We can help you craft this if needed! Rotating in-app video message to be seen by attendees using our conference app * Link card image – 296 x 204 px (this is what shows up for attendees) * Includes clickable link to a video of your choice uploaded on your own or our YouTube or Vimeo page * Due April 4. Sponsor-provided video message looped throughout conference 1920x1080 px 30 seconds maximum Without sound may provide more options for play, but closed captioning is also an option Message will be displayed on our large screens in the banquet hall in between sessions, etc. Due April 4 Logo displayed throughout each day of the conference, in event app and on promotional materials * We already have this on hand and have begun using in in our registration emails, registration website, etc. * Acknowledgement as a sponsor for the conference in conference announcements * Display promotional/educational materials throughout the conference * You are welcome to display promotional/educational materials at the conference in addition to your exhibitor booth. We will work with you on placement as the event nears * Opportunity to provide relevant blog post for Water for Food website * Provide an article with a byline of someone on your team for the “News” section<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/waterforfood.nebraska.edu/news-and-event…> of our website. It should be relevant to our mission in some way and there’s no length maximum, but usually 300-600 words works well with included links to find more information and photos/graphics are welcomed! * We can post this whenever it is ready. * Dedicated exhibitor space for the duration of the conference ($750 value) * You will receive premium placement of an 8’ x 8’ booth at the event. More information forthcoming! I hope you’re staying warm! 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