September 29th & 30 2017 CREATIVITY: CATALYST FOR INNOVATION & COMMUNITY TRANSFORMATION Creative Tech Expo is a 2 day technology immersion experience that is fun & community accessible, featuring an assortment of presenting tech companies, organizations and individuals who are at the forefront of media, maker, mobile, internet/gaming and robotic tech revolutions.
ABOUT THE CREATIVE TECH EXPO
Chicago is home to a very active tech community both in the corporate and nonprofit sector however this activity is often isolated and inaccessible to the average Chicagoan looking for tech based solutions for their family and career. The Creative Tech Expo is designed to establish collaborative cohesion between Chicago neighborhoods, tech nonprofits and tech Industry through an event that harnesses the excitement and transformative power that is found in creative innovation. Creative Tech Expo 2017 is co-produced with Creative Cypher
Current List of Participating Organizations
OBJECTIVES ENGAGE
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Establish an annual celebration of Chicago’s contribution to local and global tech innovation.
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Promote the businesses and nonprofits who have integrated technology into their sustainability strategy.
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Promote Digital & Tech Literacy programs available in neighborhoods throughout Chicago.
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Provide clear pathways for residents of all ages to access economic development and financial stability through onsite accessibility to Career Training and Business Resources within the tech industries. Participants will make connections with a unified coalition of youth and adult serving tech organizations within the city, to harness resources and enter a fluid career trajectory.
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Provide workshops that demonstrate the value of incorporating technology into business strategies. Award Cash prizes to outstanding leadership in technology and community development Develop network connections between nonprofits and corporate investors
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Inspire audiences to become more involved in the Chicago tech ecosystem through hands-on maker and demo experiences. Spark economic advancement opportunities for Chicagoans as a result of participating in the Creative Tech Expo
TARGET AUDIENCES
Geo Focused Advertisement:
South (Bronzeville to Pullman), Southwest (Pilsen to Brighton Park, Collective Population: 800,000 West (Greater Lawndale to Austin) Collective Population: 60,000 North/NorthWest (Humboldt Park to Belmont Cragin, Portage Park, & Rogers Park Collective Population: 120,000
Community Audiences:
Industry Audiences:
Parents looking for learning opportunities for children
Chicago Small Businesses (who need to utilize tech)
Teens/Young Adults looking for creative tech career paths
Community Organizations with Tech programming
Adults looking to transition into tech fields
Tech Leaders
Entrepreneurs looking for Start Up Resources & Support Small business owners looking to optimize business through technology resources
Chicago Under Resourced Community & Neighborhood Accessibility Strategy Community Travel & Accessibility Sponsor Level
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Lead up event locations $2500 Title Sponsorship per event $10,000 Title Sponsorship 4 events
Neighborhood based programming that serves as a preview of Creative Tech Expo
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Boombox Englewood | August 1 - 15th Camera Ambassador | August 16th 1871 - Utilizing Media Tech for Business CTE Presence at AAHH Fest (Union Park)
Different Venues to host 4 Creative Tech Expo community forums as lead up events between July, August and early September. Engaging 500 - 600 people In Person Social Media Broadcasting - 2K - 3k Panel Discussion Product Demo Workshop
Launch Event Friday September 29th, 2017 | 7pm - 11 pm | Stage 18
The Gallery $20 suggested donation
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Visual Wall mapping 2 DJs, main host 1 main stage 6 small platforms Art work Fashion Station Strobes Rotating performers Creative Tech Expo Preview Food & Drinks
Presentation: Creative Cypher Award
MAIN EVENT OVERVIEW Saturday September 30th, 2017 9am - 4pm | Stage 18
The Creative Tech Expo will host 7 hours of interactive experience featuring workshops, panels, hands on learning, vending, networking and program registration. STAGE 18 Event Setup starts Vendor Registration begins at 8:00 am Public Check In begins at 9:00am Workshop session cycles: 10am - 11am 11:30pm - 12:30pm 1pm - 2pm 2pm - 3pm 4pm - Closes to Public
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Vendor Booths Maker Cafe Main Stage Breakout room workshops Stage Presentations Giveaways On location interviews & Program Registration
EVENT OVERVIEW: CTE (Naming Sponsor) Awards & SHOWCASE GALA Saturday September 30th, 4 pm - 9 pm Ticketed Event | Hosted by: Dometi Pongo, WGN The Creative Tech Expo will close with a celebration Awards ceremony to acknowledge and honor the hard work that is being done to create tech access and equity within Chicago’s diverse communities. 4pm CTE Stage 18 closes to Public Vendor/Sponsor Networking 4pm - 6:30pm VIP Access 4:30 pm - 9:00 pm Attendee Check In Network Reception 4:30 pm - 6:00 pm Awards Program 6:00 pm - 7:00 pm
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Bridge Builder Awards Presentation Pitch Winners Southwest Raffles Tech Raffles & Giveaways Community Media Network Presentation
Creative Tech Expo Brand Sponsors Solo Title Sponsor
Power Programming Sponsor
$100, 000 ●
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100% Visibility on all of Creative Tech Expo marketing materials and Press features and lead up events. Logo included on signage at CTE events 3 Month Marketing Campaign Feature Product highlights on Creative Tech Expo & Contexture Media Network Channels Social media links and Graphics for business Citywide visibility 1.6 Million residents/business owners target audience of Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, Youtube target ads Promo material given to each attendee Sponsorship credit on Contexture Media Network's website. Speaking opportunity at Launch and Closing Awards Gala Cover of CTE Gala Program
Community Sponsor
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Network Sponsor
Lower Front cover of CTE attendee program Brand presence at 3 lead up events
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2 Month Marketing Campaign Powered by Signage at CTE Links included with social media posts. Logo presence on Facebook, Instagram, Twitter
$25, 000
Expo marketing materials and Press features. Brand presence at 1 lead up event
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2 week Social Media Marketing feature
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CTE Network signage
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CTE Community Sponsor Signage
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Creative Tech Expo website under Network sponsor
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Official Sponsors of Community Accessibility Ride 1 month Social Media Marketing Feature
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Logo in Gala Program
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Sponsorship credit on Contexture Media Network's website.
Thank you’s on Twitter and Facebook
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Logo on Creative Tech Expo Website
Lower Front cover of Gala Program
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Logo in Gala Program
Focused Engagement Sponsorship Opportunities Social Media Sponsor
Media Partner Sponsor
Gala Awards Sponsor
$25, 000
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$50, 000 3 month social media engagement Creative Tech Expo with “Sponsor Tagged” Featuring custom promo video segments with logos
Exclusive coverage of all of CTE’s events and special guests and Recap highlights
Community Travel & Accessibility Sponsors
$10, 000 This level supports our travel accessibility initiative so Chicago residents on various sides of the city can get to and from the Creative Tech Expo Main Day event on 9/30/17
Your support is front and center at the Closing Gala and Awards where we feature individuals in the the Chicago tech scene who are building bridges of access for under resourced communities.
Vendor Marketing Packages July 1st - September 15 $3,500
$2,200
Community event sponsor with Press Release and Facebook & Instagram promoted post | 1 min Event Recap video featuring logo | Twitter video w/ links
Community event sponsor with Press Release and Facebook & Instagram promoted post | Twitter photo post w/ links
September 16 - September 30 $2750 2 week lead up Facebook & Instagram promoted post with custom CTE product landing page
October 1st - October 15th $1500/week As seen at Creative Tech Expo Facebook & Instagram promoted post With brand link Call To Action
$1,000/week Facebook & Instagram promoted feature of product or service
Vending Opportunities September 30th, 2017 9am - 4 pm | Stage 18 Networking Reception 5pm - 6:30pm | Stage 18
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$1800 10' x 10' booths Full Build Out Social Media Features
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$650 5' x 5' booths Basic set up Listing in Program
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$1000 10' x 10' booths Basic setup Listing in program
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501 (C) 3 10% discounts available for early booking period
$425 Half 8’ table Table cloth, materials
$850 5' x 5' booths Full Build Out Feature in Program
Contact for Event Sponsorship Lesley Martinez Etherly Executive Director, Contexture Media Network etherly@cntxtr.org Daytime: 312-402-3801