IBM i2 Summit for a Safer Planet

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1 IBM i2 Summit for a Safer Planet August 30 31, 2016 Capital Hilton, Washington D.C. ibm.co/i2summit Dear IBM Business Partner: Looking for a way to reach new customers? To educate IBM sales reps on your solutions? To learn more about IBM solutions that complement yours? Then be sure to join us as a sponsor or exhibitor at the IBM i2 Summit for a Safer Planet in Washington, DC on August 30 31, You ll be joined by our most dedicated customers in law enforcement, emergency management, defense, national security, banking, insurance and other commercial industries. The IBM i2 Summit for a Safer Planet gives you our valued partner the opportunity to generate new leads, close existing business and expand your own knowledge of industry trends and IBM solutions. We are building a powerful agenda that enables you to stay abreast of industry trends, best practices, and the latest innovations and services from IBM and other IBM Business Partners. Don t miss this opportunity to network with other leaders and experts in our field. Your solutions are part of our story and our customers stories, which is why we want you to be an integral part of our Summit. We hope you ll become a sponsor or exhibitor. See and be seen by hundreds of IBM clients and prospects who will attend the program looking for solutions and expertise that you can offer. If you cannot sponsor or exhibit, we hope we ll see you there as an attendee. Everything you need to participate is contained in this sponsorship guide, which outlines the full range of benefits. If you have any questions, please contact Natalie Faulkner at nfaulkner@us.ibm.com. Thank you for your continued partnership. We look forward to seeing you at the IBM i2 Summit for a Safer Planet! Robert Griffin IBM Analytics General Manager Safer Planet

2 2 IBM Business Partner Exhibitor and Sponsorship Packages Sponsor IBM i2 Summit for a Safer Planet 2016 and stay ahead of the competition! The 2016 IBM i2 Summit for a Safer Planet is IBM s premier gathering of international law enforcement, intelligence and commercial fraud analysts. Our customers attend the summit to gain industry insight, share best practices and discover breakthrough technologies in predictive, investigative and intelligence analysis. Also featured is an opportunity to learn more about IBM s Safer Planet portfolio and how it helps public safety, law enforcement, the intelligence community and cyber fraud agencies operate faster than the speed of threat. This year s event will expand upon previous years to incorporate the entire Safer Planet portfolio, including IBM i2 Enterprise Insight Analysis, IBM i2 Analyst s Notebook, the entire COPLINK suite of solutions, Counter Fraud Management, Intelligent Video Analytics and more. This year s event includes the very popular hands-on labs, as well as educational tracks featuring emerging trend discussions, best practices, and technology previews for our customers and prospects. The general session keynotes set the stage for the two days of intensive education, provide industry validation of the challenges facing this audience, and support our role in helping to solve those challenges. Our facilitated networking opportunities provide a true collaborative summit experience, and allow sponsors important one-on-one time with attendees. Sponsorship benefits Identify new customers. Showcase your solutions to hundreds of analysts, investigators and decision makers from around the world. Last year s conference hosted more than 550 attendees from 33 countries! Meet with and influence US government leaders just entering the final influencing and buying cycle for fiscal year 2016, at an event timed to meet their needs. Spend time with IBM sales team members who can help spread the word about how you help solve customer challenges. Educate them about your solution and follow up with account planning discussions, right on site after the event has ended! Build brand awareness and visibility among attendees through print, online media and numerous other branding and recognition programs built into your sponsorship, at all levels. Begin or build on relationships with not only prospects and past customers, but with fellow Business Partners and IBM Safer Planet colleagues. Ample time is allowed at numerous networking events for this important aspect of the face-toface experience. Hear from customers, first-hand, about their challenges and issues, and about how they are using IBM software to solve their problems. Grow your business by bringing these user cases to your customers, using the ability to speak first hand from attending sessions and networking programs. Reinvigorate and update your own portfolio of knowledge by attending sessions yourself. All sponsorship passes include the opportunity to attend multiple sessions offering the best in segment-specific education. Attendees IBM Safer Planet attendees come from the highest levels of expertise and thought leadership arenas of public safety, law enforcement, defense, national security, banking, insurance and other commercial industries. The audience also includes those IT directors and managers who influence and actually make buying decisions. This unique and cooperative audience makeup allows for discussions at all levels of the buying cycle, in one place and at one time. These attendees and the firstclass speakers we bring to the event come together to share investigative insights and strategies for protecting our nations, cities, and the many businesses and organizations that drive our economies from internal and external threats.

3 3 IBM Business Partner Exhibitor and Sponsorship Packages Sponsorship packages Level # available Package includes Price Platinum 2 Five (5) full conference passes for sponsoring company 1 Three (3) complimentary conference passes for qualified customers One 45-minute technology breakout session 2 Co-sponsorship of Welcome Reception - Tuesday night Sponsorship of breakfast or networking refreshment break (Tuesday or Wednesday) Sponsorship of luncheon (Tuesday or Wednesday), including hosted discussion table Special mention and logo placement on screens in Opening General Session Collateral seat drop for General Session (Tuesday or Wednesday) Logo and link to sponsor company site featured on event site Company description on website Participation in program guide, including logo and company description (100 words) Company logo on on-site signage Large print ad in program guide (approx. size 5.25 W x 7.5 H) 3 Gold 4 Three (3) conference passes for sponsoring company staff 1 Three (3) complimentary conference passes for qualified customers Sponsorship of luncheon (Tuesday or Wednesday), including hosted discussion table Opportunity to highlight your company in a 20-minute presentation during a Hot & Emerging Technology track Participation in program guide, including logo and company description (75 words) Small print ad in program guide (approx. size 5.25 W x 3.75 H) 3 Silver 14 Two (2) conference passes 1 Rotating banner ad on conference registration site Web and program guide presence, company name and description (50 words) Ad in program guide (approx. size 5.25 W x 3.75 H) 3 $12,500 Early Bird $15,000 Standard $7500 Early Bird $9,000 Standard $5,000 Early Bird $6,500 Standard 1. Conference passes must be used by sponsoring company s employees and staff. 2. Must include IBM client or case study with IBM partner. 3. Partner to provide artwork to IBM for approval. Note: All promotions and offerings are subject to review and approval by IBM. A sponsor s eligibility to exhibit will be determined and approved by IBM. Co-marketing funds may be available. All requests for co-marketing funds require IBM approval, and are subject to available funding. Questions can be addressed by your local co-marketing contact.

4 4 IBM Business Partner Exhibitor and Sponsorship Packages Exhibitor opportunities The Solution Showcase will feature prominently in the Summit program. With general and breakout session content designed to support the Showcase area, attendees will be provided dedicated time with sponsors in this area. This affordable participation level (limited to 12) comes with the following benefits: Turnkey pedestal Flat panel monitor Wireless internet connections devices Complimentary Full Summit passes (2). Price: $3500 Additional sponsorship opportunities Networking Reception Sponsorship Exclusive branding opportunity to host the cocktail reception in the lobby area after the conclusion of general session; reception will include all attendees, speakers and sponsors. Price: $9,500 Official Wireless Sponsor Exclusive branding opportunity. Includes pre-event recognition and on-site signage. Price: $9,500 Official Mobile App Sponsor Exclusive branding opportunity. Includes pre-event recognition and on-site signage. Price: $12,500 Lanyard Sponsor Company logo on conference badge lanyards (one available). Price: $1500 Charging Station Sponsor Complimentary device charging station sponsored by your company. Sponsorship includes sponsorship signage and a freestanding monitor for showcasing company videos. (two available). Price: $1000 Important dates Early bird discount requires application submission by June 15, The deadline for applications is July 15, For information on sponsoring, please contact: Natalie Faulkner WW BP Sales and Business Development Safer Planet nfaulkner@us.ibm.com Phone: For more information, please visit: IBM i2 Summit for a Safer Planet 2016 ibm.com/events/i2saferplanet16 Room Key Sponsor Company logo on hotel room key (one available; up to 500 keys). Price: $4000

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