AUC2015 Sponsorship Program

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1 Sponsorship Opportunities Aptify is offering Standard and Premium sponsorship packages for AUC2015. If you would like further exposure, we also offer add-on opportunities. Is there something you d like to offer our attendees but don t see on the list? Call us to discuss how you can maximize your visibility. Standard Package: $3,500 One complimentary registration (You may register up to two additional people at $975 each) Full-time access to attendees, with set sponsor times during all breaks and Connect Sessions Table with tablecloth and chair in exhibit plaza Opportunity to hand out collateral materials in exhibit plaza Logo and URL on conference website Logo and URL in conference mobile app Logo in conference brochure One-page insert in welcome bag Promotion on social media Pre-conference attendee list ( s included) Post-conference attendee list ( s included) Premium Package: $7,500* Two complimentary registrations (You may register up to six additional people at $975 each) Full-time access to attendees, with set sponsor times during all breaks and Connect Sessions Table with tablecloth and chair in exhibit plaza Opportunity to hand out collateral materials in exhibit plaza Logo and URL on conference website Logo and URL in conference mobile app Logo in conference brochure One-page insert in welcome bag Promotion on social media Pre-conference attendee list ( s included) Post-conference attendee list ( s included) Exclusive to Premium Package One of the meal/breaks/reception sponsorship Breakout Session submission (co-presented with Aptify staff or client; selection not guaranteed) Opportunity to lead Collaboration Labs group Opportunity to provide a guest blog Half-page ad in conference brochure Mobile app banner ad One 10-minute Connect Session presentation Eligibility for Add-On Benefits (see next page) *Premium Package sponsorships are limited to eight (six remaining available)

2 Add-On Opportunities Add-On sponsorship opportunities are available to all Standard and Premium sponsors at AUC2015. Some opportunities are limited and are assigned on a first-come, first-served basis. Add-On Opportunities Lanyards (limited to a single sponsor): $1,000 (Sponsored) T-shirts (limited to a single sponsor): $1,500 (Sponsored) Welcome bags (limited to a single sponsor): $1,500 Welcome gifts (inside bags) (limited to a single sponsor): $1,500 Mobile app splash screen (limited to a single sponsor): $3,000 Mobile app banner (limited to three sponsors: two remaining available): $1,000 Mobile app push notification (limit of 2 per sponsor): $1,000 Half-page ad in the conference brochure: $1,000 ipad arena in the Technology Lounge: $1,500 Headshot lounge (limited to a single sponsor): $3,000 Sponsorship of a meal/all breaks/reception (given on a first-come, first-served basis; premium sponsors are given priority): $5,000 Sunday outing (and opportunity to supply giveaways) (limited to a single sponsor): Cost TBD Monday entertainment (limited to a single sponsor): Cost TBD Your own idea. We ll work with you to put you in the best position in front of our attendees. Add-On Benefits for Premium Sponsors (limited to three) (two remaining available) Should the combined pricing of your Premium Package, your Add-On sponsorship, and/or your paid registrations reach or exceed $10,000, you will receive the following: A guaranteed Breakout Session submission (co-presented with Aptify staff or client) One full-page ad in the conference brochure (upgraded from a half-page) One mobile app push notification

3 Descriptions and Details Conference Registrations Sponsor registrations provide access to all general sessions, breakout sessions, receptions, and events during the conference. Standard sponsors receive one complimentary registration. Premium sponsors receive two complimentary registrations. Additional sponsor registrations can be secured for $975 per person. Exhibitor Plaza Setup/Breakdown: Setup of the Exhibitor Plaza will begin on Sunday evening at 5:00 pm. Breakdown officially begins at 5:00 pm on Tuesday, though you may keep your space functional until the last registrant has gone (the conference officially ends at noon on Wednesday). Exhibitor Space: Space in the Exhibitor Plaza will be specially reserved for Premium Sponsors. Standard Sponsor space will be assigned on a first-come, first-served basis. Each sponsor will receive a highboy table and chair in the exhibitor plaza. Tablecloths will be provided. We request that all banners be standing floor banners (not tabletop). Wireless access is available, though electrical access cannot be guaranteed. Exhibitor Plaza Materials: We encourage you to bring any materials you want to distribute to our guests. You can ship all Exhibitor Plaza materials directly to the Inverness Hotel and Conference Center at the following address to arrive no earlier than Thursday, October 15: Inverness Hotel & Conference Center [Your Name]: Aptify Users Conference 200 Inverness Drive West Englewood, CO Listing on AUC Website/Mobile App/Brochure Sponsor logos will appear on the AUC website ( once the AUC2015 information is released or as soon as sponsorship is secured. Please send a high-resolution.jpg or.eps file of your logo for use on the website, the mobile app, and the brochure. Because your logo will also be used on conference signage, please make sure the file is either a vector graphic or large enough to support large-format printing. Welcome Bag Insert Your one-page flyer should not exceed 8.5 x 11 inches. We are anticipating 275 total attendees. Please send all flyers by October 9 to: Aptify Attn: Jennifer Barrell, AUC Insert 200 N. LaSalle St., 29th Floor Chicago, IL Attendee Lists Electronic copies of the attendee lists will be sent approximately 10 days before and after the start of the conference. Lists will include mailing and addresses, title, and association name. Opportunity to Lead Collaboration Labs This is the second year for the Collaboration Labs, a general session that proved to be a popular feature of AUC2014. This open-space approach invites our attendees to join groups that will spark discussion in areas such as leadership, membership and marketing, operations, and technology. Leaders of each group guide the discussion but do not have to be an expert in the topic. Topic assignments cannot be guaranteed. Exhibitor Hours: The Exhibitor Plaza will remain open for the duration of the conference. However, exhibitor hours will be set during all breaks and the afternoon Connect Sessions on Monday and Tuesday. Please see the conference itinerary for specific times.

4 Descriptions and Details (Premium & Add-Ons) Meal/Breaks/Reception Sponsorship Premium sponsors may choose one sponsorship of breakfast (Monday, Tuesday, or Wednesday), lunch (Monday or Tuesday), evening receptions (Sunday or Tuesday), or all breaks. Such sponsored events will be assigned on a firstcome, first-served basis. Each event sponsor will be featured on corresponding signage during the event. Breakout Session Submission Premium sponsors may submit a proposal to co-present a Breakout Session along with an Aptify client or staff member. Acceptance of the submission is not guaranteed, as all conference sessions are selected by the Aptify User Community and the AUC Committee, made up of Aptify Community members. (Premium sponsors with a minimum spend of $10,000 will have their submission guaranteed to be selected.) Guest Blog Submission AUC guest posts will run in October, leading up to the conference. Please consult the AUC website for this year s theme, but you are welcome to submit text (500 words maximum) that you feel will be of maximum value to our readers. Aptify reserves the right to edit for size and style. Mobile App Advertising Banner ads: Rotating banner ads bring your company increased exposure to our attendees. Banner ads will run once the mobile app is released through the duration of the conference. Push Notifications: Reach out to our attendees with a push notification that will drive them to your space in the Exhibitor Plaza or highlight your sponsorship of an event. (limit 2 per sponsor) Connect Session Presentations Connect Sessions are held on Monday and Tuesday afternoons and provide our attendees the opportunity to connect with one another and with our sponsors. Premium sponsors will receive one 10-minute presentation time block to address attendees in the Aptify Lounge and Technology Playground. These presentations will appear in the conference brochure and in the mobile app. Conference Brochure Advertising Premium sponsors each receive a half-page. Half-page ads may also be secured through add-on opportunities at the rate of $1,000 per ad. Should the combined pricing of your Premium Package, your Add-On sponsorship, and/or your paid registrations reach or exceed $10,000, you will receive one full-page ad in the conference brochure (upgraded from a half-page). Specs: Full page: 5.5 x 8.5 inches Half page (horizontal): 5.5 x 4.25 inches If your ad has a full bleed, please make sure your file exceeds the trim size by inches.

5 Deadlines Standard Premium Add-On Sponsor Opportunity Deadline Logo August 1 high-resolution.jpg or.eps Welcome Bag Insert October qty.; not to exceed 8.5 x 11 inches Breakout Session Submission May 1 Mobile App Banner Ad August 1 Conference Brochure Ad September 1 high-resolution.jpg or.eps; half-page 5.5 x 4.25; full page 5.5 x 8.5 Connect Session Presentation September 1 title and 25-word description Guest Blog September words maximum Mobile App Push Notifications October 1 Please send all materials to: Jennifer Barrell jennifer.barrell@aptify.com 200 N. La Salle Street, 29th Floor Chicago, IL 60601

6 Sponsor Commitment Form Thank you for sponsoring AUC2015. The following is a commitment of sponsorship to provide monetary assistance in subsidizing the food, beverage, or other associated expenses for the 2015 Aptify Users Conference. General Information 1. Please contact Jennifer Barrell (jennifer.barrell@aptify.com) with any questions or to check availability on event/service opportunities. 2. Monetary commitment amounts will be invoiced by Aptify for the amount of your sponsorship; this form is not an invoice. 3. All fees must be paid in full prior to the Aptify 2015 Users Conference. 4. All sponsorships are granted on a first-come, first-served basis. 5. Please complete this form and return it to Jennifer Barrell, jennifer.barrell@aptify.com. Organization: Mailing Address: Web site: Organizing Contact Name: Title: Phone: On-Site Contact Name: Title: Phone: 25-word Company Description: Sponsorship Level (please circle one): Standard ($3,500) Premium ($7,500) Add-On Opportunities: Additional Attendees (Premium sponsors receive one additional attendee. All others are $975. Please provide name, title & for each additional attendee): Total Sponsorship Contribution: $ Authorized Signature: Date: