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Why Sponsor Winter 2012 ESCC/Internet2 Joint Techs?

ESCC/Internet2 Joint Techs conferences host 200+ high-level information technology influencers from the nation's top universities, government and scientific research organizations. Joint Techs is a community of advanced technology-explorers, decision-makers, strategy-setters and software and hardware purchase-recommenders.

Sponsorship of ESCC/Internet2 Joint Techs will provide unmatched visibility and alignment with your organization's target constituencies. Sponsorship is the only way to be certain of being included in the Joint Techs program. In addition, Joint Techs sponsorship includes four plenary sessions presentation opportunities, a rare opportunity at a conference of this type and caliber. You won't find a better opportunity to drive awareness, visibility and demand for your organization's offerings with this highly influential target group.

No other promotional vehicle can single you out so effectively before this influential audience as aligning with a Focus Topic and sponsoring an event or program. Along with related official acknowledgements, special signage and promotional methods, it puts your company's name foremost in the minds of your target market, bringing with it industry leadership positioning, influential brand awareness, equity and promotional value—and the good will of your target audience, key business partners and prospects. Also, as a sponsor, you automatically earn a benefit package worth thousands of dollars—and special privileges not available by any other means.

The following sponsorship packages have been especially crafted to offer integrated, high-touch experiential branding efforts with conference attendees—both onsite and online. Opportunities are available to fit any budget, and if your company has different resources, goals, or ideas for the expression of your brand, a customized sponsorship package can be developed to meet your needs. Sponsorships are available on a first-come, first-served basis, so act now to gain unmatched visibility with this important gathering of decision-makers from information technology and the research and education advanced networking community.

To reserve your sponsorship today or to learn more, contact Ryan Bass, Marketing Manager, Internet2, 202.331.5342.

Please Note: Acceptance of sponsors is at the sole discretion of Internet2 for any and all levels, meetings and events.

Gold Level Presenting Sponsorship – $10,000 (4 total opportunities)

Included Sponsorship Benefits

  • Officially recognized Gold Level sponsor
  • Opportunity for company representative to present (1) 15 minute Industry Update to full conference gathering during Plenary Session
  • 4 registrations for Joint Techs Conference
  • Display space assignment (tabletop display space)
  • Copy of pre- and post-meeting attendee list including name, title, organization, mailing address, phone and fax numbers when applicable
  • Logo with link on meeting home page
  • Logo recognition on large screens in general sessions
  • Logo recognition in conference program (online)
  • 1 Internet2 Facebook/Twitter mention

Optional Focus Topic Sponsor Add-On – $5,000

For an additional investment, organizations may align their brand and/or organization with the specialized sessions and presentations specific to the planned Joint Techs focus topics. This option is available only as an addition to Gold Level sponsorship.

Winter 2012 Joint Techs Focus Topics

  • Infrastructure Support for Data Intensive Science
  • Software Defined Networking (SDN)
  • Emerging Technologies (emphasis on Cloud Computing)

Included Sponsorship Benefits (all Gold Level benefits listed above, plus those listed below)

  • Officially recognized sponsor of selected Focus Topic
  • Name and Logo recognition in general session and focus topic program description (online)
  • Logo on Intro Focus Topic session slides
  • Verbal recognition at Focus Topic Session Intro
  • Prime name and logo recognition on signage/placards recognizing sponsorship of selected Focus Topic
  • 1 exclusive Internet2 Facebook/Twitter mention

Event Sponsorship

Note: Event sponsorship can be added on to Gold Level Presenting Sponsor Packages or stand-alone sponsorship.

Joint Techs meeting event official sponsor options:

  • Conference Reception – $7,500
  • Conference Breakfast – $5,000
  • Conference Luncheon – $5,000
  • Conference Laptop Bar – $5,000

Included Sponsorship Benefits

  • Officially recognized Silver Level sponsor
  • 2 registrations for Joint Techs
  • Opportunity to display company collaterals on Internet2-provided table and sponsor-provided literature rack during sponsored event (only)
  • Copy of pre- or post-meeting attendee list including name, title, organization, mailing address, phone and fax numbers when applicable
  • Name and logo recognition in program description for sponsored lunch (online)
  • Logo with link on meeting home page
  • Logo recognition on large screens in general sessions
  • Logo recognition in conference program (online)
  • Prime name and logo recognition on signage/placards at sponsored event
  • 1 Internet2 Facebook/Twitter mention

Promotional Item Sponsorship

Note: Promotional item sponsorship can be added onto Gold Level Presenting Sponsor Packages or stand-alone sponsorship.

Exclusive corporate sponsorship of selected imprinted item with company name and logo co-branded with Internet2 on item given to all attendees. Options include:

  • USB Drive Sponsor – $7,500
  • Hotel Keycard Sponsor – $7,500
  • Meeting Registration Bags – $7,500

Included Sponsorship Benefits

  • Officially recognized Silver Level sponsor
  • 2 registrations for Joint Techs
  • Copy of pre- or post-meeting attendee list including name, title, organization, mailing address, phone and fax numbers when applicable
  • Logo with link on meeting home page
  • Logo recognition on large screens in general sessions
  • Logo recognition in conference program (online)
  • 1 Internet2 Facebook/Twitter mention

Event Sponsorship

Note: Event sponsorship can be added on to Gold Level Presenting Sponsor Packages or stand-alone sponsorship.

Joint Techs meeting event official sponsor option:

  • Conference refreshment break – $3,500

Included Sponsorship Benefits

  • Officially recognized Bronze Level sponsor
  • 1 registration for Joint Techs
  • Copy of pre- or post-meeting attendee list including name, title, organization, mailing address, phone and fax numbers when applicable
  • Name recognition on meeting home page
  • Logo recognition on large screens in general sessions
  • Logo recognition in conference program (online)
  • Prime name and logo recognition on signage/placards at sponsored event

Promotional Item Sponsorship

Note: Promotional item sponsorship can be added on to Gold Level Presenting Sponsor Packages or stand-alone sponsorship.

Exclusive corporate sponsorship of selected imprinted item with company name & logo co-branded with Internet2 on item given to all attendees. Options include:

  • Meeting pens – $3,500
  • Meeting notepad – $3,500

Included Sponsorship Benefits

  • Officially recognized Bronze Level sponsor
  • 1 registration for Joint Techs
  • Copy of Pre OR Post meeting attendee list including name, title, organization, mailing address, phone and fax numbers when applicable
  • Name recognition on meeting home page
  • Logo recognition on large screens in general sessions
  • Logo recognition in conference program (online)
  • Prime name and logo recognition on signage/placards at sponsored event

Included Sponsorship Benefits

  • Officially recognized Supporter Level sponsor
  • 1 registration to Joint Techs
  • Name recognition on meeting home page and online program
  • Name recognition on large screens in general sessions