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Software Solutions Symposium 2017

March 20–23, 2017

Arlington, Virginia

SponsorshipOpportunities

Software Solutions Symposium 2017

Schedule and Sights

Preliminary Symposium Schedule

Monday, March 20

8:30 a.m. Eight half-day tutorials will be scheduled

5:00 p.m. Adjourn for the Evening

Tuesday, March 21

8:30 a.m. Keynotes and presentations will be scheduled throughout the day

5:00– Welcome 7:30 p.m. Reception

Wednesday, March 22

8:30 a.m. Keynotes and presentations will be scheduled throughout the day


Thursday, March 23

8:30 a.m. Eight half-day tutorials will be scheduled


Arlington Memorial Bridge

Vietnam War Memorial

Skyline of Washington D.C., from Arlington

Marine Corps Memorial (Iwo Jima)

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The Software Engineering Institute (SEI) Software Solutions Symposium (SSS) will take place March 20–23, 2017, at the Hilton Crystal City at Washington Reagan National Airport Hotel in Arlington, Virginia.

This open conference explores ways of assuring the quality, timeliness, trust, and affordability of systems that rely on software. Sponsorship opportunities are available during the main symposium on March 21–22.

Software Solutions Symposium Venue

VIRGINIA BALLROOM

ADAMS MADISON

WASHINGTON I

WASHINGTON II

WASHINGTON III

MONROE I

MONROE IICRYSTAL BALLROOM

to elevators andgrand staircase

Key

Registration

Exhibit/Demo Table

Hilton Crystal City at Washington Reagan National Airport—Plaza Level Floor Plan

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Sponsorship Opportunities/Levels

$10,000 Reception Sponsor

LIMITED TO 1 COMPANY (EXCLUSIVE SPONSORSHIP OF THE

TUESDAY NIGHT WELCOME RECEPTION)

SYMPOSIUM PROGRAM MENTION

Full-page ad; logo and 100-word company description in the symposium program

WEBSITE PRESENCE Linked company logo on the symposium website

MENTION AT SYMPOSIUM From stage on day of reception during morning announcements; 5-minute introductory speaking slot at the Welcome Reception

POSTER/BANNER/ TABLE TENTS

Company name and logo on poster in reception room; logo on tables

COMPLIMENTARY FULL-SYMPOSIUM REGISTRATIONS

5

TABLE Table space in reception room for evening plus table in demo area for entire symposium

DISTRIBUTION OF MARKETING MATERIALS AND SWAG

Yes, at their table during event and in demo area

$7,500 Gold

UNLIMITED


Half-page ad; logo and 75-word company description in the symposium program


MENTION AT SYMPOSIUM From stage in opening and closing sessions


Company name and logo on poster in main symposium area


4

TABLE Table space in demo area for entire symposium


Yes, at their table or in registration bags (their choice)

$5,000 Silver

UNLIMITED


Logo and 50-word company description in the symposium program


MENTION AT SYMPOSIUM From stage in opening and closing sessions


Company name and logo on poster in main symposium area


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Yes, at their table or in registration bags (their choice)

$3,500 Bronze

UNLIMITED


Logo in the symposium program


MENTION AT SYMPOSIUM N/A


Company name (no logo) on poster in main symposium room


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Yes, at their table

Carnegie Mellon University (“CMU”), acting through its Software Engineering Institute (“SEI”), is hosting the Software Solutions Symposium (“Symposium”) to foster collaborations in software solutions among government, industry, and academia.

Sponsorship BenefitsSSS sponsors have unique opportu-nities to show their commitment to high-quality software systems. As an SSS sponsor, you can meet face-to-face with experts and decision makers from government, academia, and the private sector.

You can also demonstrate, promote, and introduce products and services to decision makers and key thought leaders in the field.

Who Attends the Software Solutions Symposium? The audience for the SSS includes attendees from the U.S. Department of Defense, federal agencies, and the contractors that support them, such as

• practitioners

• chief engineers, division-level staff with management responsibilities

• those responsible for workforce development in the military services and elsewhere

• software decision-makers or practice leaders in defense-contractor organizations

• project-management office staff with a technical focus

• acquisition-office staff and communities

• staff from federally funded research and development centers

• non-DoD federal employees

• industry employees

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$1,500 Demonstration Area

LIMITED TO 10 COMPANIES


Company name and logo in the symposium program




N/A


1

TABLE Table space for entire symposium


Yes, at their table

$2,500 WiFi

LIMITED TO 1 COMPANY


Company name and logo in the symposium program


MENTION AT SYMPOSIUM Logo shown on slides during opening remarks; wifi code with their company name in it (ex. SEI-2017)


Poster displayed in general session room


2

TABLE Table space for entire symposium


Yes, at their table

$350 Web Sponsor

UNLIMITED


N/A




N/A

DISCOUNTED REGISTRATION

One at 25% discount

TABLE No


No

Should your company be interested in a sponsorship package not listed in this brochure, please feel free to contact us at [email protected] to discuss your preferences.

Attendees at the Software Solutions Conference in November, 2015 participated in discussions and networked with peers and distinguished keynote and program speakers.

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1. All sponsorships will be awarded on a first-come, first-served basis.

2. After receiving written acknowledgment by the Software Solutions Symposium Sponsorship Committee, the sponsor must provide a signed copy of the sponsorship agreement, sponsorship funds, electronic logo files, and other details required (such as correct use of sponsor’s name, trademarks, etc.) to the SSS Sponsorship Committee within 30 days of receipt of acceptance.

3. Sponsorship pledges cannot be processed without payment. Arrangements for payment will be set up through the online sponsorship page. All checks should be made payable to Carnegie Mellon University.

4. The sponsorship fee does not include free Symposium registration unless specifically stated in the sponsorship opportunity details.

5. An attendee list is available to sponsors of SSS 2017 on request.

6. Travel and lodging costs are not included in the Symposium sponsorship fee.

7. Due to production time, sponsors who submit signed agreements after March 1, 2017 may not be mentioned in the Symposium printed materials.

8. Sponsors shall not sublet, assign, or apportion any part of the item(s) sponsored. Sponsors shall not present, advertise, or distribute literature or materials for the products or services of any other firm or organization except as approved in writing by Carnegie Mellon University.

9. Carnegie Mellon University will not be liable for any damage or loss to a sponsor’s property through fire, theft, accident, or any other cause, whether the result of negligence or otherwise.

10. Sponsors shall not paste, nail, or otherwise affix any part of an exhibit, poster, signs, or any other materials to walls, doors, or other surfaces in a way that mars or defaces the premises or equipment and furnishings. Damage from failure to observe this notice is payable by the sponsor.

11. Demonstration area space includes access to one 6’ table (draped) , two chairs, and one power strip. It is the sole responsibility of each demonstrator to rent/provide/purchase any additional support items not identified above.

12. SSS 2017 reserves the right to select and finalize the design of each branded Symposium item.

13. Sponsors are allowed to offer pledges for single or multiple items/events.

14. Any information and promotional materials may display information about your training and products. However, for tax purposes, they shall not include material containing an endorsement, qualitative or comparative language, price information, other indicators of savings or value, or any inducement to purchase, sell, or use your products or services.

15. Sponsorship is not limited to financial support per se, but can also take the form of provision of material hardware.

The SEI is seeking sponsors to help defray costs related to the symposium. If you are interested in supporting the Software Solutions Symposium, please complete the online form at http://www.sei.cmu.edu/sss/2017/sponsorship.cfm.

Please review the official SSS Sponsorship Terms and Conditions. You will be prompted to check the box during online purchase that you agree to these.

A member of the SSS Sponsorship Committee will be in contact soon after we receive your order to provide any necessary paperwork and to request a copy of your logo as a vector-based EPS file. If you have both a color and a black-and-white version, please provide us with both. If you do not have an EPS file, we can use a 300 dpi JPG or TIFF that is the same size or bigger than the image that we will reproduce. If you have different versions and are unsure, feel free to send us all of them. Please contact us with any questions at [email protected].

Purchase Sponsorship Online

http://www.sei.cmu.edu/sss/2017/sponsorship.cfm

Carnegie Mellon University Software Engineering Institute

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Software Solutions Symposium 2017 - SEI Digital Library · Software Solutions Symposium 2017 Schedule and Sights Preliminary Symposium Schedule Monday, March 20 8:30 a.m. Eight half-day