SharePoint Cincy Conference 2014

SharePoint Cincy June 6, 2014

Sponsorship Package

SPONSOR / EXHIBITOR INFORMATION 2014

www.SharePointCincy.com

About SharePoint Cincy

Do you want to connect with the companies, IT management and staff who use Microsoft SharePoint products and services in the Greater Cincinnati/Kentucky and Dayton/Columbus marketplace? If so, then you want to be a part of this conference where you will network with an incredibly rich and diverse set of potential customers from our region - all in one place. In its fourth year, SharePoint Cincinnati is a must-attend event for many returning sponsors and has been a sold-out conference since it’s inception.

RICH, DIVERSE, COMMITTED AUDIENCE• A distinguishing aspect of SharePoint Cincy is the event’s rich audience mix and their commitment to the event – as

demonstrated by their paying a registration fee. This diverse attendee mix and strong commitment provides unique benefits for sponsors and attendees.

• Nearly 400 professionals from a wide range of companies, industries, and roles have attended past SharePoint Cincy events. The participants from past events came from large Fortune 500 Companies (e.g., P&G, Kroger, Scripps, Great American Insurance Children’s Hospital) as well as small/mid-size companies, they came from all sectors (e.g., Healthcare, Higher Ed, Financial Services, IT services etc.), and they came from a wide variety of IT and business roles – CIO/decision makers, Application Developers, System Admins, Information Architects, Site/Content Owners, and IT Professionals. SharePoint Cincy is held at the NKU METS Center, located only minutes from downtown Cincinnati and the Cincinnati/Northern Kentucky International Airport.

www.sharepointcincy.com

About SharePoint Cincy

STRONG, RELEVANT CONTENT• SharePoint Cincy brings together National and Regional thought leaders, Microsoft Certified Trainers, Microsoft engineers

and Microsoft MVPs and MCMs all in one place to present across a wide range of tracks/topics: Creating Business Value, Application Development, Infrastructure/Admin, Enterprise Content Management, Workflows, Business Intelligence, Mobility, Cloud, and Social Networking.

• We rigorously screen the breakout session topics/speakers so they are relevant and actionable for participants (no sales pitches). Session topics/speakers are a good mix of real-world case studies presented by “customers” as well as relevant technical sessions presented by “providers”. As an event sponsor, you have the opportunity to submit speaker proposals for one of the scheduled Breakout Sessions. Past speakers include IT Executives from Kroger, Vantiv, Nationwide Insurance, and Wright Patterson Air Force Base as well as leaders from Microsoft Corporate and MVP’s.

SharePoint Cincy will be held at the METS Center facility on 6/8/2014 . 400 participants are expected to attend this all-day event. We will feature an exhibit hall for promoting your SharePoint-related products and services and there are several other high value/visibility opportunities throughout the event.


Become a SponsorTake advantage of our comprehensive pre-show promotions. With early contracts, your company will get months of valuable exposure and tons of impressions by being associated with our promotional efforts.

Nine Grea t Reasons for Sponsor ing SharePoin t C incy

1. By committing early, you build awareness of your company and create interest in your products/services to a

highly qualified, targeted audience interested in and using SharePoint - as a result of our show promotions.

2. By committing early you enjoy the early bird discount!

3. SharePoint Cincy is easy to staff. The show schedule and layout is arranged to maximize productivity and

networking with attendees.

4. You’ll talk to attendees in a relaxed and intimate atmosphere. Coffee breaks and the reception area are in and

next to exhibit hall so you will have plenty of opportunity to meet each attendee.

5. Our concentrated attendance of 400+ SharePoint buyers and influencers means you can spend quality time

with each person.

6. SharePoint Cincy is the only SharePoint Conference located in the technology-rich Cincinnati area.

7. Attendees will learn from the brightest minds in the SharePoint community. Many of our speakers are either

Microsoft engineers or have achieved MVP status based on their in-depth knowledge of SharePoint.

8. You get to meet and sell to all of the area’s SharePoint user community across the spectrum of admins,

developers, IT managers and information workers.

9. SharePoint is HOT and growing! Don’t leave this growing market open to your competition.


Last Year’s AgendaThe 2014 Agenda is under development. However, the 2013 agenda provides a good idea of content and the day’s schedule.

Past Sponsors & Exhibitors

SharePoint Cincy will feature an Exhibit Hall for

attendees to meet with conference Sponsors.

• Ascendum

• Aspect

• AvePoint

• BrainStorm

• Cardinal

• CBTS

• Center for Applied Informatics

• Cincinnati SharePoint Users Group

• The Circuit

• Dayton SharePoint Users Group

• Dell

• Focal Point Solutions

• Information Control Corporation

• K2

• Kizan

• KnowledgeLake

• MAX Technical Training

• Metalogix

• Microsoft

• Newsgator

• PCMS IT Advisor Group

• SDS

• SIS

• Sogeti

• Streamlined Studio


Branding and Networking Benefits Title Platinum Gold Exhibitor BronzeWelcome Role for Company Executive Opening Session

5 minute presentation during opening session

Exclusive Sponsor Branding on WiFi Connection Page

Sponsor Logo on Twitter Feed

Printed advertisement in show guide

High Visibility Logo in Conference App

Digital Ad on Conference Website (thru October 2014)

Introduction of a Breakout Session Speaker

VIP Passes 10 4

Attendee Bag Insert

Private Meeting Space ($1500) 1st Right of Refusal 2nd Right of Refusal 3rd Right of Refusal

Sponsor recognition in General Session Presentation

Press Releases posted to SPCincy FB page (Thru October 2014) 2/month 2/month 1/month

Company Logo in Show Guide

Digital Recognition at Event

Logo included on SPCincy Sponsor Slides in all Speaker Decks

Logo/Link included on SPCincy Website

Logo included in SPCincy Facebook Page

Logo included in all conference materials pre and post event

6' draped table in central area First Pick Second Pick* Third Pick*

Post-show attendee information for all attendees. **

Pre-show registration List Can Purchase $200 Can Purchase $400 Can Purchase $500

Speaker Proposals Priority Priority Can Submit Can Submit Can Submit

Exhibitor Passes 4 4 2 2 1

Commit By Title Platinum Gold Exhibitor BronzeMarch 7, 2014 (12 weeks out ) (20% savings) $ 9,995 $ 6,495 $ 4,495 $ 2,495 $ 795 April 25, 2014 (6 weeks out) (10% savings) $10,995 $ 7,145 $ 4,945 $ 2,745 $ 875 after April 25 $11,995 $ 7,795 $ 5,395 $ 2,995 $ 955


2014 Sponsor Benefit Overview

New Sponsor Benefits and Branding Opportunities

Title Sponsorship Benefits

BRAND PLACEM ENTS• Welcoming role for the company executive in Opening Session• Five Minute Presentation during Opening Session• Exclusive Logo on WiFi Connection Page • Exclusive Logo on Conference Twitter Feed • High Visibility Logo in Conference App • Digital Ad on Conference Website • Top Company Logo on sponsor slides in all Speaker Decks• Top Company Logo/Link displayed on event website• Top Company Logo in pre-event promotional materials sent out

leading up to event• Top Company Logo in show guide distributed to all attendees• Top Company Logo displayed at General Session Presentations• Digital Recognition on various monitors throughout event• Full-page 4 color ad on Outside Back Cover of Show Guide• Top Company Logo on SPCincy FaceBook® page • Two press releases posted to SPCincy FaceBook ® page per

month through October, 2014 • Top priority in considering Breakout Session Speaker Proposals

and opportunity for multiple submittals *• Company literature inserts (unlimited) in attendee bags

Title Sponsor (Exclusive) receives highest impact and visibility throughout the event.

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• 4 conference passes for company employees ($1200 value)

• 10 VIP passes for staff, clients, and prospects ($3000 value)

• Post-show attendee list for sales and marketing efforts received days before all other sponsors

• First pick for 6’ exhibit table in Exhibitor Hall

• First right of refusal to secure Private Meeting Space in Executive Conference Room at $1500.

• Qualified to purchase pre-show registration list for minimal $200.

SPO NSO RSHI P FEECommit by March 7 (12 weeks out) = $ 9,995 (20% savings)Commit by April 25 ( 6 weeks out) = $ 10,995 (10% savings)After April 25th = $ 11,995


* All submissions for Breakout Session Presentations are subject to the approval of the event Content Committee.


Platinum Sponsorship Benefits

BRAND PLACEM ENTS

• High Visibility Logo in Conference App

• Digital Ad on Conference website

• Introduction of a Breakout Session Speaker

• Prominent Company Logo on sponsor slides in all Speaker Decks

• Prominent Company Logo/Link displayed on event website

• Prominent Company Logo in pre-event promotional materials sent out leading up to event

• Prominent Company Logo in show guide distributed to all attendees

• B/W ad on Inside Back Cover of Show Guide

• Platinum Sponsor recognition at General Session Presentations

• Digital Recognition on various monitors throughout event

• Prominent Company Logo on SPCincy FaceBook® page

• Two press releases posted to SPCincy FaceBook ® page per month through October, 2014

• Priority consideration for Breakout Session Speaker Proposals*

• Company literature inserts (unlimited) in attendee bags

Platinum Sponsors will receive high impact and visibility throughout the event.

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• 4 VIP passes for staff, clients, and prospects ($1200 value)

• Post-show attendee list for sales and marketing efforts received days before Gold sponsors

• Second** pick for 6’ exhibit table in Exhibitor Hall

• Second right of refusal to secure Private Meeting Space in Executive Conference Room at $1500.





** In order of sponsor registration


Gold Sponsorship Benefits

BRAND PLACEM ENTS

• Company Logo on sponsor slides in all Speaker Decks

• Company Logo/Link displayed on event website

• Company Logo in pre-event promotional materials sent out leading up to event

• Company Logo in show guide distributed to all attendees

• Gold Sponsor recognition at General Session Presentations


• Company Logo on SPCincy FaceBook® page

• One press release posted to SPCincy FaceBook ® page per month through October, 2014

• Can submit Breakout Session Speaker Proposals. (priority consideration goes to Title and Platinum Level Sponsors)*

• Company literature insert (One single page /item) in attendee bags

Gold Sponsors will receive branding impact and visibility throughout the event.

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• Post-show attendee list for sales and marketing efforts

• Third** pick for 6’ exhibit table in Exhibitor Hall

• Third right of refusal to secure Private Meeting Space in Executive Conference Room at $1500.

• Qualified to purchase pre-show registration list for $500.





Move Up To Platinum Level To Receive:

• 4 Exhibitor Passes ($1200 value)

• 4 VIP Passes ($1200 value)

• High Visibility Logo in Conference App

• Digital Ad on Conference website

• B/W ad on Inside Back Cover of Show Guide

• Prominent Company Logo & Link on Conference website

• Introduction of a Breakout Session Speaker

• Priority consideration for speaker assignments

• 2nd Right of Refusal on Private Meeting Space

• Pre-show registration list for only $400


Exhibitor Level Benefits

BRAND PLACEM ENTS







• Can submit Breakout Session Speaker Proposals. (priority consideration goes to Title, Platinum, and Gold Level Sponsors)*

Exhibitor Level Participants will receive the following benefits

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• 6’ exhibit table in Exhibitor Hall


Move Up To Gold Level To Receive:

• Post-show attendee list for sales and marketing

• Third** pick for exhibit table location

• Gold Sponsor recognition at General Session Presentations

• One press release posted to SPCincy FaceBook ® page per month through October, 2014

• Third right of refusal to secure Private Meeting Space in Executive Conference Room at $1500.


• Company literature insert (One single page/item) in attendee bags





Bronze Participation Benefits

BRAND PLACEM ENTS




• Can submit Breakout Session Speaker Proposals. (priority consideration goes to Title, Platinum, and Gold Level Sponsors)*

Bronze Level Participants will receive the following benefits

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• 1 conference pass for a company employee ($300 value)

• Cocktail table in Registration Area

SPO NSO RSHI P FEECommit by March 7 (12 weeks out) = $ 795 (20% savings)Commit by April 25 ( 6 weeks out) = $ 875 (10% savings)After April 25th = $ 955

Move Up To Exhibitor Level To Receive:



• 6’ exhibit table in Exhibitor Hall







Meal & Reception Sponsorships

LUNCH SPONSOR -- $2,195• Table “Banners” w/company logo• Podium Recognition

LUNCH PRESENTATION -- $4,695 (supersedes “Lunch Sponsor”)• Podium Introduction/Recognition as part of introduction• 15-20 minute presentation in main ballroom during lunch• Table “Banners” with company logo• Podium Recognition

“SHAREPINT” RECEPTION SPONSOR -- $3,195• A fun closing reception where attendees can relax with a

beer, wine or soft drink.• Table “Banners” with company logo• Podium Recognition

BREAKFAST SPONSOR -- $1,595• Buffet “Banners” with company logo• Podium Recognition

MORNING/AFTERNOON BREAK SPONSOR -- $1,095 (each)• Buffet “Banners” with company logo• Podium Recognition

SNACK STATION SPONSOR -- $ 500 • Company Logo imprinted napkins• Signage at beverage and snack stations



Additional Sponsor Opportunities

LANYARD SPONSOR -- $ 425 This high visibility branding opportunity will feature your company logo and message around the necks of all conference attendees and speakers.

OFFICIAL SPCINCY BAG SPONSOR -- $ 725 Create a moving billboard - feature your company's logo on the official show bag

CONFERENCE MOBILE APP & WIRELESS PORTAL SPONSOR -- $ 1895 Enjoy high profile branding exposure as provider of the Conference-Wide Web Portal Page and Mobile App. Both offer digital conference content during the event. Instruction handouts with your Company Logo distributed at registration. Dedicated signage promoting your sponsorship.

EVENT VIDEO & SLIDE DECK LIBRARY SPONSORSHIP -- $ 4995 Attendees have requested content that takes place throughout the conference is recorded (with speaker approval), saved and archived in an event video library. Sponsor gains maximum exposure after the event as the exclusive sponsor of the archived content. Align your company with the thought-leading industry experts presenting at SPCincy 2014. (Branding life lasts well beyond the conference date. Potential search engine results for years.)

PAD & PEN SPONSORSHIP -- $ 725 Provide all conference attendees the ability to take notes with an exclusive, company-branded pad and pen combo. Placed on all chairs in the General Session room and at the registration table leading into the event, there's no better way to get your brand into the hands of all conference attendees.

SESSION ROOM SPONSORS -- $ 595 High visibility brand exposure and chance to greet attendees. There are 5 breakout session rooms. For each sponsorship, a session room will be renamed after your company for the day. (e.g. Conf. Room A becomes XYZ Co. Room). Company exposure includes room name on printed schedules, maps and signage. Room sponsors may have one exhibitor greet attendees as they enter for each session, handing out content appropriate company literature; or may leave literature on chairs at each session.



SharePoint CincySpeaker Guidelines

One of the benefits of being a title, platinum, or gold SharePoint Cincy Sponsor is having priority consideration in submitting speaker proposals.

Since it’s inception, SharePoint Cincy has successfully pleased attendees with new, relevant and actionable content delivered in an engaging and educational

fashion. Our focus on content means that not every speaker proposal will be a fit and sponsors understand that though we do not guarantee a speaker

assignment we will give every proposal due consideration.

In addition to keynote speakers from leading National and Regional organizations, we are looking for presenters who have expert credentials in SharePoint

and are skilled and experienced communicators. We expect our speakers to clearly present an information-packed session including practical solutions to real

world business challenges and/or to teach new skills.

Acceptance of your speaker proposal will depend on the timeliness of the topic, relevance, and your experience as a SharePoint expert and/or instructor.

Preparation of Submission

Please include the following information in your speaker proposal:• Speaker name(s), mailing and email addresses, telephone and cell numbers• Title of session, class or workshop• Abstract submission, describing the session and what attendees will take away from it• Indicate which version of SharePoint you will be discussing or whether it is a general non –version specific presentation• Level of session (Introductory, Intermediate or Advanced)• List of who the session is geared towards (Business Manager, Analyst, Developer, Administrator, Information Worker, Power User, etc.)• Any prerequisites of the proposed session, such as proficiency or specific hands-on experience.• Any set-up/technical requirements needed• Speaker bio• High resolution digital headshot of speaker.

Speaker submittals will be accepted starting March 3, 2014.Registered Sponsors will receive submission instructions.


I represent that I have full power and authority to enter into this event sponsorship and authorize SharePoint Cincy (c/o MAX Technical Training & NKU CAI) to include our organization’s name, logo, and representation where it is applicable according to our sponsorship level at the SharePoint Cincy Conference. Logos will be added to all marketing materials including website, upon receipt of payment.

Authorized Signature: _____________________________________ Date: (Please return to [email protected] or fax to 513.322.8898)

Sponsor Commitment Form :

Company Name:_________________________________________________________________________

Street Address: _________________________________________________________________________

City, State, Zip Code:______________________________________________________________________

Contact Name:________________________________Title:______________________________________

Phone: __________________________ Email:________________________________________________

Primary Sponsor & Exhibitor Sponsorship Choices$ Amount

(fill in) Level By March 7th

(12 weeks: 20% off)By Apr. 25th

(6 weeks: 10% off)After Apr. 25th Pre-Show

Registration ListPrivate Meeting

Space Title Sponsor $ 9,995 $ 10,995 $ 11,995 $200 $1500 Platinum Sponsor $ 6,495 $ 7,145 $ 7,795 $400 $1500 Gold Sponsor $ 4,495 $ 4,945 $ 5,395 $500 $1500 Exhibitor $ 2,495 $ 2,745 $ 2,995 N/A N/A Bronze $ 795 $ 875 $ 955 N/A N/A

Breakfast Sponsor ($1,595) Morning or Afternoon Break ($1,095/break) Lunch Sponsor ($2,195) Lunch Presentation Sponsor ($4,695) SharePint Social Reception Sponsor ($3,195) Snack Station Sponsor ($500)

Meal & Reception Sponsorships (Check Choices) Lanyard Sponsor ($ 425) Official SPCincy Bag Sponsor ($ 725) Conference Mobile App & Wireless Portal Sponsor ($1895) Event Video & Slide Deck Library Sponsor ($4995) Pad & Pen Sponsor ($725) Session Room Sponsors ($595)

Additional Sponsorship Opportunities (Check Choices)


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