Sponsor Package

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Dear Sponsor, Thank you for considering a partnership with TEDxYouthInspire, the first TEDx conference exclusively for African youth. The Ghana-India Kofi Annan Centre of Excellence in ICT will be partnering with us to host this conference to present the power of youth-led change and commitment to the growth of local and global sustainable transformation. Please join us as we work to inspire more young minds to become leaders of radical thought and integrity of spirit. Never in the history of the planet has the sharing and distribution of ideas from young leaders and thinkers been so relevant or urgent as it is now. Whether you are a technology firm, a creative company, or a humanitarian, thereʼs a way you can contribute to the success of TEDxYouthInspire. This yearʼs conference will bring together 8 youth speakers and 100 audience members, aged 14-25, from across the African continent. Sponsors of TEDxYouthInspire can feel confident that they are reaching an audience of innovators. We look forward to partnering with you and appreciate your commitment to improving the lives of young people. Remember that by supporting TEDxYouthInspire, you are furthering the sharing and distribution of ideas from young leaders and thinkers. Best regards, TEDxYouthInspire planning committee

INTRODUCTION

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PARTNERS

Ghana-India Kofi Annan Centre of Excellence in ICT AITI-KACE, Ghanaʼs first Advanced Information Technology Institute, works to stimulate the growth of the ICT Sector in the Economic Community Of West African States (ECOWAS). Established in 2003, through a partnership between the Government of Ghana and the Government of India, this state-of the-art facility provides a dynamic environment for innovation, teaching and learning as well as practical research on the application of ICT4D in Africa. www.aiti-kace.com

African Pixel African Pixel is a startup mobile software development company that specializes in making great software for Smartphone platforms such as iPhone, Android and Symbian. www.africanpixel.com Internet Research - Ghana Internet Research - Ghana is a private research enterprise focusing on engineering, consulting and education in the area of Information Communication Technology (ICT). They provide strategic advice to development practitioners on how ICT can help in Africaʼs development process. www.internetresearch.com.gh

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TED is an annual event where some of the world's leading thinkers and doers are invited to share what they are most passionate about. "TED" stands for Technology, Entertainment, Design – three broad subject areas that are, collectively, shaping our future. And in fact, the event is broader still, showcasing ideas that matter in any discipline. Attendees have called it "the ultimate brain spa" and "a four-day journey into the future." The diverse audience -- CEOs, scientists, creatives, philanthropists – is almost as extraordinary as the speakers, who have included Bill Clinton, Bill Gates, Jane Goodall, Frank Gehry, Paul Simon, Sir Richard Branson, Philippe Starck and Bono. TED was first held in Monterey, California, in 1984. In 2001, Chris Anderson's Sapling Foundation acquired TED from its founder, Richard Saul Wurman. In recent years, TED has expanded to include an international conference, TEDGlobal; media initiatives, including TED Talks and TED.com; and the TED Prize. TED2010, "What the World Needs Now," will be held Feb 9-13, 2010, in Long Beach, California, with a simulcast event in Palm Springs, California. TEDGlobal 2009, "The Substance of Things Not Seen," will be held July 21-24, 2009, in Oxford, UK and TEDIndia was held November 2009. TEDx, x = independently organized event In the spirit of ideas worth spreading, TEDx is a program of local, self-organized events that bring people together to share a TED-like experience. At a TEDx event, TEDTalks video and live speakers combine to spark deep discussion and connection in a small group. These local, self-organized events are branded TEDx, where x = independently organized TED event. The TED Conference provides general guidance for the TEDx program, but individual TEDx events are self-organized. (Subject to certain rules and regulations.) This independent TEDx event is operated under license from TED. For more information on TEDx visit www.ted.com/tedx.

WHAT IS TED?

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Around the world, youth are leading the social revolution and sparking innovation across all industries. In 2010, TEDxYouthInspire will champion these young people to share their stories and experiences, while inspiring them to move their ideas beyond local communities and out into the world. Taking place in Accra, Ghana, TEDxYouthInspire will be an open space for the continent's youngest visionaries to collaborate and reevaluate the possibilities of creating a better global community. A one-day, participatory event, TEDxYouthInspire will use the theme "A Good Head & A Good Heart", taken from former South African President Nelson Mandela's 1995 autobiography Long Walk to Freedom, to exhibit how extraordinary youth leaders combine radical thought and integrity of spirit to set in motion unlimited possibilities for a brighter future. Remaining true to the spirit of the TED Conference – hosting the world's most fascinating thinkers and doers, and challenging them to give the talk of their lives in 18 minutes or less – TEDxYouthInspire will be comprised of a mix of live talks and performances as well as pre-recorded talks from recent TED conferences. For more information, please visit our website at www.tedxyouthinspire.org.

TEDxYouthInspire

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Progressive, young women and men, ages 14-25, will come together from around the world to Accra, Ghana. Whether your company is local or international, you will reach the right mix of youth leaders working across a wide range of areas within social innovation including political, environmental and technological. Our on-site audience will include 100 invited guests but we will reach hundreds of thousands of individuals through our website, promotional campaigns, live streaming video of the event and lasting impact. Our conference will be featured in a variety of media outlets, including national and regional magazines, newspapers, blogs, radio and television. It is our goal that TEDxYouthInspire become the crossroads for young opinion leaders, artists, scientists and entrepreneurs to foster learning, inspiration and wonder about the ingenuity used to transform our world, while provoking conversations that matter and creating a forum for "ideas worth sharing". Global Access, Locally We are inviting speakers, most under 30 years of age, from across the African Diaspora to provide a truly global perspectives on how young people are improving our world. TEDxYouthInspire will also partner with educational and youth organizations around the world to host live broadcasts of the event in Accra.

AUDIENCE

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April 10, 2010, a day of inspiration and innovation for youth We have formatted our conference to capture the spirit of a TED conference. Our four sessions will include powerful, short talks focused on a single topic or idea. No talk will exceed 18 minutes. At TEDxYouthInspire there are no keynote speeches – all speakers are equal. To allow for participants to interact and learn from one another we have integrated 30-90 minute conversation breaks between sessions. Speaker sessions will form the backbone of our conference but the topics covered by our world class speakers will generate discussions and create unlikely connections. Our schedule 8:00–9:00 Registration 9:00–9:10 Welcome from host 9:10–9:30 Screening of TEDx Introduction Video 9:30–10:50 Session 1: In pursuit of purpose 10:50–11:35 Conversation break 11:35–12:55 Session 2: Nobility of spirit 12:55–2:25 Conversation & lunch break 2:25–3:45 Session 3: The power of movements 3:45–4:30 Conversation break 4:30–6:00 Session 4: Weapons of mass transformation

SCHEDULE

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We need you to help support passionate and socially minded youth leaders TEDxYouthInspire will be brought to life with the help of a select group of companies committed to supporting the power of ideas. Just like TED, the TEDxYouthInspire experience will also place emphasis on quality over quantity. Your donation will help us underwrite the cost of producing this event. Certain restrictions apply and only a limited number of opportunities are available.

Sponsorship Options Presenting Sponsor – $5,000 Lead Sponsors – $2,500 Patrons – $500-$2,499 Individual Contributions – any amount up to $499 In Kind Donations

Basic package All sponsors will receive: • Acknowledgment on TEDxYouthInspire website

with sponsor link • Promotional materials in attendee gift package • Access to 100 attendees and extensive web

audience  

SPONSORSHIP LEVELS

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Presenting Sponsor – $5,000 • Opportunity for booth or product demonstration during

breaks • A "thank you" from the stage during each session • A "sponsored meal" with announcement • Premier placement of logo on video monitors during all

breaks • Listed on all promotional materials and in all press

releases as “Brought to you by [company name]” • In-kind goods will be featured throughout conference Lead Sponsors – $2,500 • A "thank you" from the stage during one session • A "sponsored meal" with announcement • Second-tier placement of logo on video monitors during all

breaks • Listed on all promotional materials and in all press

releases as “Lead Sponsor” • In-kind goods will be featured throughout conference Patrons - $500-$2,499 • Second-tier placement of logo on video monitors during

one break • Listed on all promotional materials as a sponsor • In-kind goods will be featured throughout conference Individual Contributions - any amount up to $499 • Listed on all promotional materials as a contributor • In-kind goods will be featured throughout conference

SPONSORSHIP LEVELS

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Other ways to contribute Travel • Listed on all promotional materials and in all press

releases as “Lead Sponsor” • Provide round trip transportation for TEDxYouthInspire

speakers Lodging • Listed on all promotional materials and in all press

releases as “Lead Sponsor” • Provide 2 nights of lodging for non-local speakers Catering • Listed on all promotional materials and in all press

releases as “Sponsor” • Provide food and beverage during session breaks for up to

200 people Media & Audio Visual Support • Listed on all promotional materials and in all press

releases as “Media Sponsor” • Provide support for photography and video needs Other conference needs: Printing Venue rental costs Gift bags T-shirts Let us know if you can think of another way to partner with us and help make our conference a reality.

SPECIALIZED SPONSORSHIPS

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We look forward to partnering with you to make TEDxYouthInspire a success. Thank you for the opportunity to present our event to you. We hope that you will decide to sponsor TEDxYouthInspire. Though economic times are hard, it is events like this that will generate innovation, leadership and action amongst young people. It is with this notion that we believe there is not a more critical time to invest in our future–a future of bright possibility for youth around the globe. Thank you, TEDxYouthInspire planning committee Please direct all inquiries and questions to TEDxYouthInspire at hello@tedxyouthinspire.org.

THANK YOU