Sponsorship Opportunities

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1 Sponsorship Opportunities October 13-15, Bringing the Best Together in an Executive-Level Peer Conference

2 BE A PART OF SETTING THE 2015 CHANNEL AGENDA LEADERSHIP BoB is an exclusive thought-leadership conference designed for the most progressive and innovative executives dedicated to achieving the highest levels of business performance in the IT channel. INSIGHT In a setting intended to inspire, the conference gathers influential speakers from the upper echelon of the solution provider community along with industry visionaries, experts, and customers who are shaping the future of the channel. TRANSFORMATION Established channel executives connect to share and advance significant ideas to create lucrative road maps for their businesses that take into account both technology trends and high-growth opportunities. ENGAGEMENT VIPs from top-performing solution providers come together and actively engage with peers to develop and solidify relationships that will foster and nurture their businesses for years to come. Focus on Industry Outlook & Technology Thought Leadership The new reality of cloud How mobility is reshaping the solution landscape Investing in and leveraging the app dev ecosystem Social networking impact on customer relationships and brand extension Evolution of the solution provider business model Best practices for professional services Extending the managed services phenomenon Business strategy & best practices Enterprise and midmarket CIO perspectives The new buyers of IT & the future of the CIO The new age of marketing IT solutions Developing successful sales cultures Growth through acquisition POVs from next-gen & high-performance Solution Provider 500 leaders Keynotes from innovators, high-achieving entrepreneurs, and top visionaries at major vendor organizations Join Us October 13-15, 2014 Hyatt Regency Grand Cypress Hotel Orlando, FL

3 Why Sponsor? BENEFITS Mix, mingle and meet with owners, presidents, and senior executives from the leading solution providers in the U.S. and large global SIs including up-and-comers you need to know Be a part of the conversation and the process of building the solution providers business agendas for 2015 Nurture your top partnerships and foster new ones Guaranteed high level of visibility and opportunity to meet 1:1 Business Insights sponsorships are limited to ensure the best networking opportunities AUDIENCE 150+ C- level execs from leading solution provider companies Actively targeted from the Solution Provider 500, Tech Elite, Fast Growth, Managed Service Provider 500, and Next Generation CRN lists (learn more on page 6) GAME CHANGER EVENT Created for solution providers by solution providers, the format and content of this event is driven entirely by the advisory board: Jim Dixon Chairman, Compucom Ron Dupler CEO, Green Pages Christopher Hertz CEO, New Signature Mark Slaga CEO, Dimension Data US Bob Venero President & CEO, Futuretech Harry Zarek CEO, Compugen Why BoB Leading solution providers want and need a top level thought leadership conference There is desire for content to drive the channel agenda over the next few years Solution providers are looking for guidance from visionaries We are delivering something different that top solution providers believe is worth their time

4 Sponsorship Opportunities Full Audience Communications Sponsor Keynote (1 available) A 30-minute full audience session where you can share your brand and industry perspective by having one of your experts speak. Sponsor Panel (4 available) A 30-minute full audience session where you will take a seat in an interactive discussion. Participating vendors will give a brief overview of their company solutions and vision. Panelists meet with moderator pre-event to determine topic/questions. BoB Talk (5 available) 5 minutes for your executive to address the full audience with provocative insights on your company s showcased solution or program and how it will drive partner success. Each talk is scheduled on the agenda immediately following a general session. (This is an add-on sponsorship to increase visibility and/or traffic) Networking Breakfast/Lunch Gives you 3-5 minutes to address the audience and the opportunity to place a gift or collateral on the seats. Networking & Receptions Golf Outing A great way to spend quality time with 25+ partners (and up to 6 players from your company), and make a brand impression with your logo on signs, flags, & give-aways. Coffee Break (2 available) Put your brand where it is going to be seen: next to the coffee and refreshments! Welcome Reception Closes out the formal agenda for the first day. This gathering is a great place to help set the tone for the event and introduce your brand to everyone in a casual atmosphere. Includes 3-5 minute address to audience. Networking Dine Arounds (6 available) This unique experience creates an opportunity to network in a more intimate and relaxed environment over themed food and drinks. Each room is open to all attendees, and personal invitations will be sent to up to 25 selected partners. BoB Closing Luncheon The channel elite sit down for a final meal together with conversation and a closing speaker. This high profile event provides an opportunity to share a few final remarks in a 3-5 minute address to full the audience. Seats drops are welcome. Targeted Audience Pre-Event Workshop (1 available) A 2-hour session that creates a targeted learning environment in which you can educate or gather input from up to 25 partners. Both exclusive and multi-vendor options available. Includes all recruitment and operations management. Vendor Case Study (9 available) This is your opportunity to showcase a partner or end client solution success story and take questions. You have 30 minutes to present and engage with a group of solution providers who have self-selected your session based on your brand and topic brief. Meeting Package (10 available) We help you make the right connections onsite. Based on your target criteria, our recruitment team will set 6 pre-scheduled 15- minute meetings with attendees. The dedicated private meeting room is exclusively yours throughout the event. Custom Dinner (8 available) Spend the evening with 4-6 of your targeted partners (and up to 4 members of your team) over a leisurely meal. Includes recruitment and restaurant reservation. Custom Focus Group Lunch (2 available) Spend the lunch hour in a private room with selected partners to validate your message, gather feedback on a new product, or find the real pulse of your target market. A group of 5-7 highly engaged and interactive solution providers will be recruited for you based on established criteria. (AV optional) Custom Lunch Table (5 available) Invite 5-7 selected partners to join you at a reserved table for the meal. General Sponsorship Reserved Networking Table (12 available) A reserved branded table in a highly visible and easy-to-access space where attendees can meet with you by invitation or as a dropin during a break. Includes a tent card with sponsor logo. Meeting Suite (4 available) Secure a dedicated room for your executive meetings to elevate the level of privacy and comfort. Custom Activities allow you to create a more personalized experience. Our team can manage the logistics and recruitment. Standalone tickets available for $2495 (terms & conditions apply)

5 About the Invitees The Channel s leading and most influential solution providers Solution Provider 500 (formerly VAR500) Recognizes the top solution providers, value-added resellers and integrators in North America. The ranking system is based on revenue size, as well as the solution provider s forwardthinking approach to the channel. Companies without public revenue documentation are required to submit a notarized affidavit attesting to their revenues for the last two years. Fast Growth 100 Annual ranking of the fastest growing business and technology integrators, solution providers, resellers and IT consultants in the U.S. This dynamic list is used as a reference for the entire industry recognizing the fastest growing solution providers, founded with net sales greater or equal to $1 million, with growth of at least 20% over the past two years. Tech Elite 250 Features integrators differentiating themselves by investing in certifications in the areas of infrastructure data center or cloud. The selection team maps certifications against technology opportunities (as defined by our State of the Market and Midmarket studies) and builds this list based on the certifications within each solution provider organization. Next Gen 250 Solution Providers are culled from research, vendor and analyst interviews, and CRN editorial coverage. This list recognizes solution providers bursting into the Channel with a new approach to client support. It also acknowledges existing solution providers experiencing a re-birth of business by embracing new technologies and delivery models to meet changing client needs. Managed Service Provider 500 Highlights the technology providers and consultants in North America whose cutting-edge approach to managed services and off-premise solutions puts end-user customers in the best position to improve efficiencies, cut costs and speed time to market for their own products and services. The directory includes: Elite 150, Pioneer 250, and Hosting Service Provider 100. Target Markets Enterprise Midmarket Small Market 0% 50% 100% 150% Top 10 Technologies Currently Sold IT Consulting 99% Storage 99% Data Center 98% Hardware sales 98% Security 97% Cloud 96% Network/Infrastructure 95% Managed Services 95% Mobility 89% Hosting 86% *Demographics based on 2013 BoB Attendees*

6 Attendee Testimonials As the leader of a company in transition and adapting to a monumental shift in the IT industry supply chain, the BoB conference is invaluable. The conference fosters open and honest collaboration with peers and partners that is unparalleled at any other industry event. Ron Dupler, GreenPages Technologies Solutions BoB is a fantastic networking event and one of a kind. It is refreshing to have a conference with only channel vendors that understand our business. Erik Bodor, GSAT, Inc. The best conference I have been to in 15 years! Small audience and huge power players!! Carlos Rivera, FederatedIT BoB infused our staff with energy and fresh ideas from the industry shapers. Upon returning back to our business unit we were excited to implement new ideas and develop and nurture the relationships we initiated at BoB. Kevin Willette, Verus Corporation Unlike many of the IT industry events we attend each year, BoB conference provides a unique opportunity to focus on business strategies and network with our peers and the vendors. The content was relevant and actionable everything from evaluating new revenue streams and go-to-market strategies to recruiting practices. Theresa Campbell, Quest BoB provided me with practical, ready to act on information that was relevant to my business. The peer, speaker and vendor interaction was top drawer. Bruce Enright, Tallgrass Technologies LLC The BoB conference is a fantastic framework for finding enriching professional relationships and enhancing professional career development. Ira Bell, Nimbo I don't have the time to go to the many channel conferences our vendors and partners put on throughout the year. I always make time to attend Best of Breed because it is insightful for my business and its rapid fire pace and high quality speakers and participants make it possible for me to come back to work armed with new ideas and actionable content. Theresa Campbell, Quest