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( > SILVERTON Supporting the Evolution of Reclamation & Mining in the Rocky Mountain West Hosted by Mountain Studies Institute August 28 - 30, 2018 Kendall Mountain Center, 1 Kendall Place, Silverton, Colorado Building on the successful launch of the Innovation Expo in 2017 and years of organizing the San Juan Mining & Reclamation Conference, Mountain Studies Institute is proud to host the second annual Silverton Innovation Expo. Join us to re-envision and revitalize the future of mining and reclamation! ..boi.n.in:......... .. ini........n o n .... .. P 201I! The Expo will: provide a forum for discussion and exchange of ideas, ClV i offer prime opportunities for exhibitors and speakers to showcase their innovative future technologies, and allow time and space to build partnerships with other stakeholders. Priorities defined by participants of the first Expo: 1. Demonstrate the potential of a Center as a showcase for Innovation. 1. Includes surveying companies to support developing their ideas and address barriers of demonstrations and testing 2. Offer a boot camp for businesses that addresses how to support businesses from bench test to market 3. Clarify testing and criteria for the evaluation of ideas 4. Addressing liability 5. Offer networking time and space for innovators, industry representatives, scientists, creators and customers 6. Train future generations 7. Facilitate access to sites for companies and researchers Innovation & Technology Center Concept Attendee input & Next. Steps Addressing Liability What can we do? How? Re-mining + Reclamation Technology and Demonstrations State of the Science: Updates and Outlooks Now in its second year, the Innovation Expo will offer updates and advancements based on these priorities. In 2018, we will push boundaries and barriers to innovation by exploring issues and addressing challenges identified in 2017. In an effort to further the conversations launched at the inaugural Innovation Expo, the agenda this year provides ample opportunities for demonstration of the science (including a Center), as well as Silverton Innovation Expo is produced by Mountain Studies Institute with support from the Coutts and Clark Western Foundation and others. Visit mountainstudies.org/expo for more information. Sierra Club v. EPA 18cv3472 NDCA Tier 5 ED 002061 00113926-00001 relevant tools and updates for navigating legal hurdles. Last year we identified potential economic opportunities associated with mine reclamation, and this year, we'll provide tools that move those ideas to market. Like the first year, this unique Expo will be a meeting of the minds, bringing together industry representatives, businesses, government agencies, scientists, nonprofits and citizens to explore the need and opportunities for innovation through expert presentations, networking opportunities, poster sessions, trainings, and field tours of active reclamation sites. Silverton Innovation Expo is produced by Mountain Studies Institute with support from the Coutts and Clark Western Foundation and others. Visit mountainstudies.org/expo for more information. Sierra Club v. 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Visit mountainstudies.org/expo for more information. Sierra Club v. EPA 18cv3472 NDCA Tier 5 ED 002061 00113926-00003 SILVERTON ttfc TSWl EXPO Exhibitors and industry representatives can increase visibility and support our efforts to re-envision the future of mining and reclamation with an Expo Sponsorship! Sponsor support is critical to the success of the Expo, and allows us to create a visionary event that is affordable and open to the public. You will receive valuable exposure to an audience of decision makers from Colorado and beyond. A variety of sponsorship levels are available in the $500 to $5,000 range, with associated benefits. Platinum Presenting Sponsor $5,000 (one available) Gold Sponsor $2,500 Silver Sponsor $1,000 Bronze Sponsor $500 Exhibitor $250 Table in registration area X Verbal recognition throughout Expo X X Brochures at registration table X X Recognition in press releases* X X X Opportunity to hang # banners 3 2 1 Recognition on Logo Logo Logo Name poster/program/ads* Recognition on Expo website* Logo Logo Logo Name Recognition in social media X X X X Name & description in Expo X X X X X program One exhibitor table X X X X X *Logo size and recognition level will increase with sponsorship level. If you are interested in sponsoring the Silverton Innovation Expo, please contact Tiffany Carlyon at tiffany@mountainstudies.org. Register early--before May 30 for full benefits. Please note that some benefits may not be available for sponsor commitments received after July 30, 2018. Silverton Innovation Expo is produced by Mountain Studies Institute with support from the Coutts and Clark Western Foundation and others. Visit mountainstudies.org/expo for more information. Sierra Club v. EPA 18cv3472 NDCA Tier 5 ED 002061 00113926-00004