2. FASHION 4WRD: Revealing the Future of Design & Technology
MIT Enterprise Forum (MITEF) Cambridge is kicking off their 2015-2016 Season in style
with Descience on September 17, 2015 at the Museum of Fine Arts Boston where we
will reveal the future of design, fashion, science and technology.
This exclusive event brings together the brightest minds across a variety of disciplines
to explore how to drive innovation in design and product development. Our stellar
panel will share disruptive design strategies in an interactive forum and spotlight new
technologies that will propel fashion and product design into the future.
The audience will be comprised of 350+ forward-thinking innovators, entrepreneurs,
technologists, scientists, investors, students and fashion insiders. It will culminate in a
Future Lab that will showcase the latest technologies and a networking event to
meet the people that are driving transformation and growth in the greater Boston
area.
As a non-profit organization, the MIT Enterprise Forum Cambridge is seeking sponsors
to support this event. Be a part of the future by participating in this unique event.
MIT Enterprise Forum Kick Off Event
3. ABOUT DESCIENCE
Descience is a unique global platform which engages a global community of designers, scientists and
technologist, allowing for the power of human connection to open doors to unclaimed areas of future
innovation. As we move into an age of hybrid thinkers, inventors and makers, Descientists are needed more
than ever. We are driven by a strong belief that together Science, Technology and Design can solve the
challenges of future human necessity. More at www.fashiondescience.com
ABOUT MITEF
The MIT Enterprise Forum of Cambridge is the founding chapter and one of 27 worldwide chapters comprising
the MIT Enterprise Forum, Inc. Offering more than 40 programs and events annually that inspire innovation, MIT
Enterprise Forum of Cambridge initiatives facilitate critical one-on-one mentoring while providing team services
that increase the skills and expertise necessary for entrepreneurs to succeed. More at www.mitef.org
ABOUT MFA BOSTON
The Museum of Fine Arts, Boston was founded in 1870 and opened its doors to the public on July 4, 1876, the
nation’s centennial. Today the MFA is one of the great encyclopedic art museums in the world with collections
comprising more than 450,000 works of art and welcoming more than 1 million visitors each year.
The MFA’s Textile and Fashion Arts (TFA) collection was started when Boston was the center of the US textile
industry. The TFA exhibition showcases the history of fashion and technology. More at www.mfa.org
5. Event Details
• VIP Cocktail Party (Invitation Only)
• Globally Renowned Speaker Forum
• MFA “Look Back At Fashion Technologies”
• Future Lab (Demo Room)
• Networking Party
MIT Enterprise Forum Kick Off Event
MIT Enterprise Forum
6. VIP Cocktail Party
MIT Enterprise Forum Kick Off Event
Exclusive opportunity to
meet and interact with the
Panelists and Board
Members
7. MIT Enterprise Forum Kick Off Event
Suzanne Lee
Creative Director
http://www.modernmeadow.com/
Chris Wawrousek
Lead Designer, NB Innovation Studio
www.newbalance.com
Dr. Amanda Parkes
Fashion Technologist, Chief of
Technology & Research
http://manufactureny.org/
8. A Look Back At Fashion Technologies
MIT Enterprise Forum Kick Off Event
Explore MFA’s Textile &
Fashion Arts Collection
9. Future Lab: Demo New Technologies
MIT Enterprise Forum Kick Off Event
11. Sponsorship includes:
• logo placement in pre-event marketing materials and website
• Inclusion in in-venue signage and materials in the Forum
• Branded Product materials for swag bags
• Complimentary ticket to the event
EVENT SPONSOR $1,500
12. Sponsorship includes:
• Logo placement in pre-event marketing materials and website
• In-venue signage and materials
• Table in Future Lab
• Verbal and digital acknowledgment during forum
• Branded Product materials for swag bags
• Inclusion in social media updates
• 2 complimentary tickets
EVENT+ FUTURE LAB SPONSOR $3,000
13. Social Ad Unit can live
anywhere.
Social participation made
available to broaden reach
Sponsorship includes:
• Logo placement in pre-event marketing materials and website
• In-venue signage and materials in Forum
• Verbal and Digital acknowledgment during Interactive Forum
• Table in Future Lab spotlight area plus rotating 30 second spot
• Branded Product materials for swag bags
• Inclusion in social media updates
• Ability to participate in pre and post event thought leader podcasts
• 4 complimentary tickets to Forum and VIP Cocktail Party
VIP SPONSOR $5,000
14. xxxxx.
WHAT DUE BY SEND TO INSTRUCTIONS
Logo for website
ASAP entforumcambridge@
mit.edu
JPEG, PNG
Company description
for program book
9/1/2015 agoggins@mit.edu Submit a 300 word or less company
description for the program book.
Print Logo
• Sponsors: Please send High res 300 dpi logo for use in the program book
Comp passes 9/15/15 Self service Please register the people who will be
attending using your allocated sponsor
tickets here
Marketing your
participation
Share the event & your participation on your websites, online calendars,
newsletters, and social media. We will be using the following hashtag for the
event.
· #FASHION4WRD
Sponsorship Requirements: August 15 Close Date
15. Be part of the future!!!
CONTACT: Jan Rimmel
Email: jan@fashiondescience.com
Phone: 508-734-0714
Curated by Descience
Email info@fashiondescience.com
www.fashion4wrd.us
