2016 Sponsorship Opportunities

2016 EAST CONFERENCE

HOT SPRINGS CONVENTION CENTER HOT SPRINGS, ARKANSAS MARCH 15 - 17, 2016

2016

SPONSORSHIP OPPORTUNITIES The EAST Initiative

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SPONSORSHIP PACKAGES OPPORTUNITY

PRESENTING

Recognition on Event Center Marquee

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Logo on Main Entrance Aisle Signs in Exhibit Hall

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Speaking Opportunity at General Sessions

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Company Banner Displayed at Conference Gala

PLATINUM

GOLD

SILVER

BRONZE

15’x15’

Logo on Conference Gala Signage & Tickets

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1:20

:90

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Number of Dedicated Tweets

8

6

4

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Number of Dedicated Facebook Posts

4

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Company Banner Displayed in Exhibit Hall**

10’x10’

5’x10’

5’x5’

3’x10’

3’x5’

Exhibitor Booth Space

10’x20’

10’x20’

10’x20’

10’x10’

10’x10’

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$50,000

$25,000

$15,000

$10,000

$5,000

Commercial Aired on Exhibit Hall Floor 2x/hour*

Red Carpet Extravaganza & Conference Gala Tickets Price *Commercial provided by the sponsor **Company banner provided by EAST

ALL SPONSORSHIP PACKAGES INCLUDE THE FOLLOWING BENEFITS: Logo on Event-Related Printed Materials Logo on Conference Website Homepage and Mobile Event App

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Logo on 15’x15’ Exhibit Hall Sponsor Banner and Banner Stands Logo on General Session Slide Presentations

• Opportunity to Host Breakout Session(s) • Opportunity to Include Materials in Registration Bags • Logo Placement Determined by Sponsorship Level

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SUPPORTING SPONSORSHIP OPPORTUNITIES Let us help create a custom sponsorship package that works best for your company.

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CONFERENCE CLIPS - $500 - Video series designed to share important EAST Conference information with participants and guests. Company name/logo prominently displayed in each video.

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CONFERENCE WEBSITE - $2,500 - Company name/ logo prominently interlocked with Conference website banner and a hyperlink to company online presence or website.

EAST FUSION - $1,000 - EAST Fusion is the social kickoff for the Conference. Exclusive logo recognition on all event signage and ample company recognition throughout the event.

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MOBILE EVENT APP - $3,500 - High-exposure placement of company name/logo on app and hyperlink to company online presence or website.

RED CARPET EXTRAVAGANZA - $3,000 - The Red Carpet Extravaganza is the pre-show celebration to the Conference Gala. Company name/logo on event signage. Includes a total of six (6) tickets to the Conference Gala.

STEM CHALLENGE - $1,000 - The STEM Challenge competitions coincide with EAST Fusion as the social kickoff events for the Conference. Company name/ logo on all STEM Challenge signage and recognition throughout the event. Opportunity to present award to winning teams.

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CONFERENCE PROGRAM - $6,500 - Exclusive sponsor recognition on one full page of the program.

Bronze sponsor package benefits included.

SOLD

SPECIAL EVENTS

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COMMUNICATION OPPORTUNITIES

TINKER SPACE - $1,000 - Exclusive recognition of company name for this designated area in which students will have the opportunity to invent and innovate with a variety of cutting edge technologies.

SPONSORSHIPS LESS THAN $5,000 WILL BE PROVIDED WITH: • • • • • •

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Company name/logo on event website, group session slide presentations and event-related printing Name/logo on all printed materials and general conference banners The opportunity to host breakout session(s) The opportunity to insert promotional materials into registration bags Two (2) tickets to the Red Carpet Extravaganza and Conference Gala (valued at $15 each) *Minimum donation of $300 Logo placement determined by sponsorship level

STUDENT COMPETITIONS, AWARDS & SPECIAL RECOGNITION

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FOUNDER’S AWARD OF EXCELLENCE - $5,500 - Award recognizes exemplary EAST programs that encompass strength in the core components of EAST and is the highest honor for an EAST program. Sponsorship provides funding to purchase prizes, including technology and software. A representative is invited to participate on the judging panel and is on stage while the award is presented. Company name/logo prominently displayed during the Conference Gala and sponsor recognition during the award presentation.

Bronze sponsor package benefits included.

DIFFERENCE MAKER COINS - $3,000 - Company name/logo imprinted on the back of special coins given to select student participants for exemplifying the core values of EAST. These coins are highly sought after and cherished by the students.

Special recognition of coin recipients and sponsor at Closing Session.

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TECH SUPPORT OLYMPIAD - $2,000 - The Tech Support Olympiad showcases the exceptional technology abilities of students in an on-site, hands-on competition.

Competition is held in a prominent location with a live audience. Exclusive logo recognition on competition signage and an opportunity to present the award at the Closing Session.

BEST OF CONFERENCE AWARDS - $1,000 - The Best of Conference Awards offer an opportunity for students, facilitators and other registered participants to vote for the EAST programs that impress them the most during Conference.

Company logo displayed on voting website and certificates. Opportunity to present the awards at the Closing Session.

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EVENT ITEMS & APPAREL REGISTRATION BAGS - $10,500 - Exclusive logo recognition on Conference registration bags. One-color logo.

Silver sponsor package benefits included.

LANYARDS - $5,500 - Company name/logo imprinted on lanyards worn by all Conference attendees. Company choice of lanyard color and one-color logo design.

Bronze sponsor package benefits included.

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CLOSING SESSION GIVEAWAY - $3,000 - Company name/logo on a special promotional item given to all attendees at the Closing Session.

T-SHIRT SLEEVE - $2,500 - Company name/logo (one color design) on one sleeve of the event t-shirt provided to all registered participants. Shirt displays the EAST Conference logo on the front and other sponsor recognition on the back. Two available.

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CONVENTION CENTER VISIBILITY BREAKOUT SESSION ROOM - $2,500 - One breakout session room “named” for the company and referred to as the “Company Name” Room in all event communications. Company name/logo on room signage and a table in the room to display additional information and promotional items. Opportunity to meet and greet attendees as they enter the room. Two minutes to welcome attendees and introduce the presenter(s). Limited number available and placement on a first-come, first-served basis.

AISLE SIGN - $1,500 - Company name/logo displayed in the exhibit hall on the bottom of one hanging 2’x6’ aisle sign. Limited number available and placement on a first-come, first-served basis.

The EAST Initiative also welcomes individual and in-kind donations of any amount to show support of the EAST Initiative. Please contact the EAST Development Office at development@EASTstaff.org for more information.

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If your organization is interested in sponsoring the National EAST Conference, please visit our website or email the Events Manager at:

events@EASTstaff.org or 501-371-5016

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