12-13 OCTOBER 2015 / NEWCASTLE NSW AUSTRALIA SPONSORSHIP PACK

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1 12-13 OCTOBER 2015 / NEWCASTLE NSW AUSTRALIA SPONSORSHIP PACK

2 THE OPPORTUNITY Design Innovation Growth DiG Festival is delighted and proud to present its sponsorship opportunities for the 2015 festival to be held at City Hall Newcastle on the 12th and 13th of October DESIGN A relentless cycle of innovation we are experiencing has led to an unprecedented era of change, where new technology and business models are emerging daily to threaten our once dominant and secure industries and organisations. More than a conference, the 2015 DiG Festival will highlight leaders in digital disruption and transformation and provide attendees with a framework to navigate change, not only to survive, but to thrive in the new economy. INNOVATION Whether you are a large organisation or a brand new business, this is your opportunity to get your brand in front of 500+ entrepreneurs, business owners and managers who don t want to be victims but rather the ones causing Digital Disruption. I encourage you to contact the DiG Festival to discuss the opportunities outlined in this brochure and look forward to ensuring that you enjoy a rewarding and valuable experience at the 2015 DiG Festival OCTOBER GROWTH

3 ABOUT NEWCASTLE Image credit John Lechner Fine Art Prints johnlechnerart.com.au Newcastle is the heartbeat of the Hunter and with over 3.3 million visitors, attracts nearly half the region's domestic visitors and 66% of total international visitors. Currently, visitors to Newcastle inject around $722 million of direct expenditure into Newcastle's economy annually and over $1.3 billion of indirect expenditure across key industry sectors including retail, transport and education, equating to over 10,000 jobs. The city has a vibrant cafe and pub scene, great surfing beaches and laid back & friendly locals. The University of Newcastle also has over 20,000 students making the city a dynamic and fun place to be. These factors make make Newcastle the perfect place to host the DiG Festival. Why not stay a few days after the DiG Festival and see what this place has to offer?

4 A LITTLE ABOUT DiG DiG stands for Design + Innovation + Growth. Now in it s 3rd year with over 500 attendees in both 2013 and 2014 DiG Festival is expecting another 500+ motivated attendees for 2 days of innovation, thought provoking speakers and networking. 54 SPEAKERS & PANELS There is a serious lack of quality innovation and technology events in Australia. We have a need to promote and foster modern creativity and innovation in Australia in order to compete internationally beyond the resource boom. DiG Festival has the potential to become the showpiece for Australia s transition to a technologically smart and clean economy. 8 WORKSHOPS WHAT HAPPENED IN 2014? 1 GREAT PARTY 504 ATTENDEES

5 A LITTLE ABOUT AUDIENCE & CONTENT DiG 2015 is two days of essential information with hand-picked national & international presenters delivering compelling, detailed and highly practical information designed for businesses large and small. DiG attendees will learn the tools, systems and knowledge your organisation needs to survive and thrive. The audience ranges from CEO s to freelancers in just about every Industry. The aim of DiG Festival is to have business and organisations collaborating - working together so Australia can play on the world stage. The content is centered around the theme of Digital Disruption & Transformation - how your business can survive & thrive.

6 PLATINUM SPONSORSHIP $40,000 + GST The ultimate in association with DiG, our Platinum Sponsorship enjoys naming rights, a strong profile and recognition before, during and after the event. Partner benefits include acknowledgement and recognition on a range of signage and promotion items, inclusion in our direct mail programs, public relations, social media campaign and website. Naming Rights for festival + next 12 months (including post event promotion and ongoing content marketing). Prominent and co-location of your logo with official DiG Festival Logo. Opportunity to be one of our featured event speakers (30 min presentation). Sponsor Breakout Session. 30 second video - a 30 second video supplied by sponsor to be played each day to the audience. 3 x Festival Registrations. Handbook Advertisement - a double page spread advertisement. Artwork supplied by sponsor. Website Sponsor Recognition - Logo recognition, links to your website + opportunity to write content page prior to the event. Logo Recognition - Company Logo on Festival website, handbook, direct mail, registration desk, screen loop + signage displayed predominately at the event.

7 PREMIUM SPONSORSHIP $20,000 + GST Prominent location of your logo with official DiG Festival Logo + promotion during the festival + next 12 months (including post event promotion and ongoing content marketing). Opportunity to be one of our featured event speakers (30 min presentation). Sponsor Breakout Session. 3 x Festival Registrations. 30 second video - a 30 second video supplied by sponsor to be played each day to the audience. Handbook Advertisement - a double page spread advertisement. Artwork supplied by sponsor. Website Sponsor Recognition - Logo recognition, links to your website + opportunity to write content page prior to the event. Opportunity to supply items for goodie bag inclusion. Logo Recognition - Company Logo on Festival website, handbook, direct mail, registration desk, screen loop + signage displayed predominantly at the event.

8 VALUED SPONSORSHIP VALUED SPONSORSHIP $10,000 + GST FOOD SPONSOR $10,000 PER DAY OR $18,000 FOR 2 DAYS + GST Promotion during the festival + next 12 Website Sponsor Recognition - Logo Sponsor branded lunch bags. Handbook Advertisement - a one months (including post event promotion recognition, links to your website. page spread advertisement. Artwork and ongoing content marketing). Prominent signage throughout the supplied by sponsor. Opportunity to supply items for Venue space. Sponsor Breakout Session. goodie bag inclusion. Website Sponsor Recognition - Logo 3 x Festival Registrations. recognition, links to your website + 3 x Festival Registrations. Logo Recognition - Company Logo opportunity to write content page on Festival website, handbook, direct 30 second video - a 30 second video prior to the event. Handbook Advertisement - a single mail, registration desk, screen loop + supplied by sponsor to be played page spread advertisement. Artwork signage displayed predominantly at each day to the audience. supplied by sponsor. the event.

9 DiGGIN IT SPONSORSHIP $5,000 + GST DiG DRINKS SPONSOR $5,000 + GST Promotion during the festival. Website Sponsor Recognition - Logo What better way could you show your 2 x Festival Registrations. recognition, links to your website. support of the festival than to Sponsor Breakout Session. sponsor the drinks at the end of the Opportunity to supply items for first day. Use your branding skills to 2 x Festival Registrations. goodie bag inclusion. supply much needed refreshments to festival attendees and sponsors. Handbook Advertisement - a half Logo Recognition - Company Logo page spread advertisement. Artwork on Festival website, handbook, direct supplied by sponsor. mail, registration desk, screen loop + signage displayed predominantly at the event.

10 COFFEE SPONSOR $3,500 PER DAY OR $6,000 FOR BOTH DAYS Sole Supplier of branded barista coffee. Two barista coffee stations providing espresso coffee to delegates. 1 x Festival Registration. Ability to provide approved advertising and branded coffee cups at each coffee station (provided by us). WATER BOTTLE SPONSOR $1,000 + GST Sole supplier of reusable branded water bottles with your unique company logo (supplied by sponsor). 1 x Festival Registration. WORKSHOP SPONSORSHIP $2,000 + GST Promotion during the festival. Sponsor Breakout Session. 1 x Festival Registrations. Website Sponsor Recognition - Logo recognition, links to your website. Opportunity to supply items for goodie bag inclusion. Logo Recognition - Company Logo on Festival website, handbook, direct mail, registration desk, screen loop + signage displayed predominantly at the event. Prominent signage in the workshop room (signage supplied by sponsor). LANYARD SPONSOR $2,000 + GST Sole supplier of lanyards and name tags with your unique company branding on the lanyard and name tag (lanyards supplied by us). DiG SURVIVAL PACK $500 + GST There are a number of items currently available for sponsorship and if you become a DiG survival pack partner, you would also attract the following benefits: Exclusive rights of that item. Organisation brand on item. Organisation logo and direct link to your website. Logo recognition. UNIFORM SPONSOR 50 x Dig (+ sponsor) branded shirts for the DiG crew (supplied by sponsor).

11 FIND OUT MORE Please contact Steph Hinds for more information. You can apply to become a sponsor here: Dig Festival Dig Festival Dig Festival