WHO ATTENDS CONNECTIONS REASONS TO SPONSOR THE TOP. Promote your company to 300+ high level supply chain decision makers!

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1 SPONSORSHIP PROGRAM

2 WHO ATTENDS CONNECTIONS THE TOP 5 REASONS TO SPONSOR The median age of attendees is Attendees span North America, including supply chain professionals from Canada, Mexico and the United States Connections boasts a 75% repeat attendance rate and year-over-year first time attendee growth. 43% of attendees are senior level executives and key decision makers. Attendees from all transportation sectors including TL, LTL, parcel, ocean, rail and intermodal Promote your company to 300+ high level supply chain decision makers! Get valuable face time in front of your target market. Benefit from dedicated media exposure and exclusive lead generation opportunities! Enjoy increased brand awareness and recognition! Participate in exclusive networking opportunities! Connections is attended annually by more than 300 shippers, carriers, 3PLs and technology service providers over four days. That s an unmatched opportunity to feature your company and grow your business!

3 PLATINUM BASE SPONSORSHIP PACKAGE $20,000 Includes 4 conference registrations and 2 guest registrations! The Platinum Sponsorship package is an exclusive opportunity to secure the highest level of recognition and benefits for your company before, during, and after the event. With only one Platinum Package available, you ll receive special recognition on all materials and other exclusive benefits including early registration pricing for all company participants, four complimentary conference registrations and two complimentary guest registrations. PRE-EVENT MARKETING Company logo and hyperlink on the conference website Company logo in direct mail pieces to 20,000+ potential attendees Company logo in all pre-event blasts 100 word company description on the conference website Opt-in attendee list (available 2 weeks prior to the event) ONSITE VISIBILITY Exclusive sponsor of opening keynote & opportunity to introduce keynote from stage Brand recognition with company logo on designated table in the sponsor gallery Ignite Speed Meeting contributorship includes signage & company table for 1-2 reps 100 word company description with logo in the conference guide Two page spread, 4-color ad in the conference guide Link to company website, twitter, etc. on sponsor page of conference app Podium Recognition as Platinum sponsor Logo included in the conference sponsor video Logo included in the slide presentation during breakouts Opportunity to place company brochure on the literature table in General Session POST-EVENT MARKETING Final opt-in attendee list (available 1 week after the event) Company name & hyperlink on post-conference for a minimum of 60 days Company logo in all post-event blasts Check out the A la carte page for additional benefits!

4 GOLD $12,500 BASE SPONSORSHIP PACKAGE Includes 2 conference registrations and 1 guest registration! Receive the superior and highly-economical benefits of the Gold Sponsorship package, providing your company with affordable exposure and brand recognition. In addition to the standard benefits of being a conference sponsor, you will also receive two complimentary conference registrations and one guest registration. PRE-EVENT MARKETING Company logo and hyperlink on the conference website Company logo in direct mail pieces Opt-in attendee list (available 2 weeks prior to the event) ONSITE VISIBILITY Brand recognition with company logo on designated table in the sponsor gallery Ignite Speed Meeting table for (1-2) representatives to host scheduled meetings Exhibit Table - Logistics Technology Summit 6 Skirted Table in a 10 x10 area on Tuesday only Company logo and sponsorship level included on sponsor signage 50 word company description with logo in the conference guide Full page, 4-color ad in the conference guide 50 word company description on the conference brochure Link to company website, twitter, etc. on conference app Podium Recognition Logo included in the conference sponsor video Logo included in the slide presentation during breakouts Opportunity to place brochure on the literature table in General Session POST-EVENT MARKETING Final opt-in attendee list (available 1 week after the event) Company name & hyperlink on post-conference for a minimum of 60 days Company logo in all post-event blasts Check out the A la carte page for additional benefits!

5 SILVER $5,500 BASE SPONSORSHIP PACKAGE Includes 1 conference registration and 1 guest registration! A Silver Sponsorship package ensures that your company will receive the recognition and brand awareness it deserves during the conference. In addition to the standard benefits of being a conference sponsor, you will also receive: PRE-EVENT MARKETING Company logo and hyperlink on the conference website Opt-in attendee list (available 2 weeks prior to the event) ONSITE VISIBILITY Brand recognition with company logo on designated table in the sponsor gallery Company logo and sponsorship level included on sponsor signage Half page, 4-color ad in the conference guide Company logo, & website listed in the conference guide Link to company website, twitter, etc. on sponsor page of conference app Logo included in the conference sponsor video Logo included in the slide presentation during breakouts POST-EVENT MARKETING Final opt-in attendee list (available 1 week after the event) Company name & hyperlink on post-conference for a minimum of 60 days A la carte Items (Please review for more opportunities including 2016 Annual Golf Classic sponsorship opportunities)

6 BENEFACTOR Includes 1 conference registration! BASE SPONSORSHIP PACKAGE $2,500 The Benefactor package promotes your brand in highly-recognizable locations, providing your company with unique exposure opportunities. In addition to the standard benefits of being a conference sponsor, you will also receive one complimentary conference registration. PRE-EVENT MARKETING Company logo and hyperlink on the conference website ONSITE VISIBILITY Brand recognition with company logo on designated table in the sponsor gallery Company logo and sponsorship level included on a sponsor signage Company name listed in the conference guide Company bio on 2016 conference app (link to website, twitter, etc.) Logo included in the conference sponsor video Logo included in the slide presentation during breakouts POST-EVENT MARKETING Company name & hyperlink on post-conference for a minimum of 60 days Al la carte Items (Please review for more opportunities including Ignite and LTS Exhibit Space) GET NOTICED! Secure Your Sponsorship Today! Julie Mustian jmustian@smc3.com Direct:

7 A LA CARTE PRINT ADVERTISING $700 Half page, 4-color ad in the conference guide AUDIO ADVERTISING $500 One personalized, pre-scripted, recorded sponsor announcement (limit 5) SPONSORED SESSIONS Opportunity to place one promotional item at each participant seat: $500 Sponsor breakout session (limit 4) $750 Sponsor general session (limit 1) MISCELLANEOUS A LA CARTE ITEMS $1,000 Opt-in attendee list (available 2 weeks prior to the event) $1,000 Final opt-in attendee list (available 1 week after the event, includes late & walk-ups) $100 Opportunity to place promotional literature on the literature table in general session (1 item) IGNITE SPEED MEETINGS (limit 30) Brand recognition on signage and company table for (1-2) representatives to host scheduled meetings Platinum included (must verify that your company wants to use this option) Gold included (must verify that your company wants to use this option) Silver $500 Benefactor $750 POST CONFERENCE SESSION PUBLICATION Recorded sessions will be repurposed via social media. Your company will receive branded recognition to an unlimited virtual audience. $3,000 Sponsor general session (limited to recorded opportunities per conference) $2,000 Sponsor breakout session (limited to recorded opportunities per conference) CONFERENCE MATERIALS $1,500 Conference Bag Sponsorship Your logo featured on conference bags (bags are pre-selected by SMC³) and distributed at registration desk $1,000 Internet Connection Sponsorship Your logo featured as the internet connection provider in conference area and on all internet connectivity reference materials. $1,000 Hotel key card Your logo featured on room key cards given to attendees staying at hotel. $250 Conference Bag Materials Include your company literature in conference bags distributed at registration (1 item) FOOD & BEVERAGE Relay your message at one or more of these highly attended networking / dining events (limit one sponsor per event). Sponsorship includes brand recognition on signage at each buffet table and/or refreshment bar, logo representation on menu at each place setting and the opportunity to place one promotional item at each place setting. $1,500 Monday Breakfast $2,000 Tuesday Breakfast $1,000 Wednesday Breakfast $1,500 Monday Lunch $2,000 Tuesday Lunch $2,000 Tuesday Night Reception $5,000 Tuesday Night Dinner & Entertainment Sponsorship includes early access to the ballroom and reserved table for 10 with company branded reservation signage and personalized tent cards at each place setting.

8 BONUS SPONSORSHIP OPPORTUNITY! 6 ANNUAL SECU SPON RE YOU TODA SORSH R IP Y! COG HILL GOL F C L A S SIC $3,500 Hole-in-One Sponsor Branded recognition - $25,000 cash giveaway to the hole-in-one winner Branded recognition - $25,000 cash giveaway to the hole-in-one winner One complimentary conference registration One complimentary golf registration Company logo on all pre-event marketing materials (Brochures, Print/Digital Advertising and Campaign) Company logo and hyperlink on the conference golf web page On-site Visibility Company logo on signage at designated hole $1,500 Golf Tournament Gift Bags for Golfers One complimentary golf registration Brand recognition on all bags Opportunity to place promotional materials in the gift bag. SMC³ offers unrivaled opportunities for carriers, logistics service providers and technology professionals to connect with the supply chain s most informed decisionmakers through a wide range of sponsorship packages and our new a la carte menu: PLATINUM (limit one) $20,000 GOLD (limit four) $12,500 SILVER $5,500 BENEFACTOR $2,500 $1,500 Beverage Carts One complimentary golf registration Includes all items distributed via the beverage cart courtesy of the sponsoring company Brand recognition on Golf Beverage Cart Signage Opportunity to place promotional materials on the beverage cart. $500 Closest to the Pin Sponsor Your company logo on signage at designated hole $500 Longest Drive Sponsor Your company logo on signage at designated hole $500 Longest Putt Made Sponsor Your company logo on signage at designated hole BECOME A SPONSOR TODAY! Julie Mustian jmustian@smc3.com Learn more and register for sponsorship online at: ACT NOW All sponsorship levels include complimentary registrations! smc3connections.com