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Conference Sponsorship Opportunities

A detailed list of the elements available for sponsorship at Open Group conferences is outlined below. Or you may wish to choose one of the corporate sponsorship packages.

Delegate Bag: - Company logo displayed in prominent position on conference delegate bag, inclusion of two pieces of literature/promotional items in delegate bag  (exclusive sponsor $3,000* / non-exclusive sponsor $1,500). NOTE: The exclusive sponsor will also bear the cost of bag purchase/production and shipping to conference venue. Bag design and placement of logos will be carried out in consultation with The Open Group.

Delegate Badge: - Company logo displayed on all conference delegate badges (exclusive sponsor $3,000* / non-exclusive sponsor $1,000).

Delegate Badge Lanyard: - Company name printed on all delegate badge lanyards (exclusive sponsor $2,500*).

Delegate Manual: - Company logo displayed on the cover of the delegate manual and on the CD-ROM label for the conference documentation CD (non-exclusive sponsor $1,500).

Website Banner: - Company banner and website link included on the conference website top-level page. Banner may also appear at additional lower-level pages for additional cost ($1,000 + $500 for each additional page).

Company Flyer: - Single item of company literature included in delegate bag, or made available for delegates to pick-up on a literature table ($1,000 per item). NOTE: all literature to be printed and shipped to conference venue at the sponsor’s expense.

Promotional Item: - Single promotional item (e.g. pen, stress ball, note-pad, yo-yo, etc.) with sponsors logo to be included in delegate bag, or distributed on tables in conference meeting rooms ($1,000 per item). NOTE: all promotional items to be produced and shipped to conference venue at the sponsor’s expense.

Assessment Form ‘Reward’: - Premium promotional item (e.g. calculator, penknife, torch, T-shirt etc.) with sponsor’s logo to be given individually to delegates by conference staff in return for their speaker assessment forms, on the first or second plenary conference days (NO COST). NOTE: all promotional items to be produced and shipped to conference venue at the sponsor’s expense.

Table Top Exhibit: - Table top exhibition space at the Technology Showcase area of the conference venue for the first two plenary days of the conference. Draped table will be made with power and network connection. Exhibitior passes will be made available for 2 staff ($2,000). NOTE: these passes will not provide entry to the conference unless the conference delegate rate is also paid

Conference Reception Sponsorship

Networking Reception: - Exclusive* sponsorship of the conference Monday evening reception. The sponsor’s name and logo will be included in all printed and web material pertaining to the evening reception. Specific signage will indicate the sponsor at the reception, and table-space will be provided for distribution of the sponsor’s promotional material. In addition the sponsor will be announced at the reception and given the opportunity to address the delegates (5 minutes). ($4,000 – non-exclusive sponsorship may be available at a reduced rate) [NOTE: This reception includes beverages and a limited finger-buffet and is open to all conference delegates. Should the sponsor wish to provide additional food or a specific themed event then this can be discussed with The Open Group, though all additional cost will have to be covered by the sponsor.]

Guest Speaker Reception: - Exclusive* sponsorship of the conference Tuesday evening reception. The sponsor’s name and logo will be included in all printed and web material pertaining to the evening reception. Specific signage will indicate the sponsor at the reception, and table-space will be provided for distribution of the sponsor’s promotional material. In addition the sponsor will be announced at the reception and given the opportunity to address the delegates prior to the introduction of the guest speaker (5 minutes). ($4,000 - non-exclusive sponsorship may be available at a reduced rate) [NOTE: This reception includes beverages and a limited finger-buffet and is open to all conference delegates and external invited guests. Should the sponsor wish to provide additional food or a specific themed event then this can be discussed with The Open Group, though all additional cost will have to be covered by the sponsor. Should the sponsor wish to select and invite the guest speaker in consultation with The Open Group then this may be arranged though will probably incur additional cost to cover the speaker’s travel and accommodation expenses.]

Conference Dinner: - Exclusive* sponsorship of the conference Wednesday evening dinner. The sponsor’s name and logo will be included in all printed and web material pertaining to the evening dinner. Specific signage will indicate the sponsor at the dinner, and table-space will be provided for distribution of the sponsor’s promotional material. In addition the sponsor will be announced at the dinner and given the opportunity to address the delegates during the dinner (10 minutes). ($8,000 - non-exclusive sponsorship may be available at a reduced rate) [The sponsor may wish to provide additional entertainment or an after dinner speaker, this can be arranged in consultation with The Open Group, though may incur additional cost.]

* Exclusive sponsorship opportunities are available on a first-come-first-served basis, and may not be available if the corporate sponsorship packages have been taken up. It should be noted that name of the event and the Open Group logo will appear on all conference material, even those that are assigned to exclusive sponsors.

Corporate Sponsorship Packages:

Premier Sponsor:            (1 only)            $16,000       

Includes:-

  • Conference Dinnner sponsorship
  • Table Top Exhibit
  • Delegate Bag (non-exclusive)
  • Delegate Badge (non-exclusive)
  • Delegate Badge Lanyard (exclusive)
  • Delegate Manual (non-exclusive)
  • Website (multiple pages)
  • Promotional item / Assessment form ‘Reward’
  • 4 Delegate Places

Elite Sponsor:                              $9,000

Includes:-

  • Evening reception sponsorship (Networking or Guest Speaker Reception)
  • Table Top Exhibit
  • Delegate Bag (non-exclusive)
  • Delegate Badge (non-exclusive)
  • Delegate Manual (non-exclusive)
  • Website (single page)
  • Promotional item / Assessment form ‘Reward’
  • 3 Delegate Places

Deluxe Sponsor:                              $7,000

Includes:-

  • Table Top Exhibit
  • Delegate Bag (non-exclusive)
  • Delegate Badge (non-exclusive)
  • Delegate Manual (non-exclusive)
  • Website (single page)
  • Promotional item / Assessment form ‘Reward’
  • 2 Delegate Places

Superior Sponsor:                              $5,000

Includes:-

  • Table Top Exhibit
  • Delegate Badge (non-exclusive)
  • Delegate Manual (non-exclusive)
  • Website (single page)
  • 1 Delegate Place

In addition to the sponsorship opportunities listed, we are happy to discuss other promotional opportunities on an exclusive or non-exclusive basis. These may include sponsorship of such elements as: plenary speakers, workshops, coffee breaks, breakfasts, conference wireless and wired network, cyber-café, etc.

If you want to purchase one of the sponsorshippackages, please contact: John Meyer


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