2016 PARTNER BENEFITS. February 2-4, 2016 South Towne Expo Center

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1 2016 PARTNER BENEFITS February 2-4, 2016 South Towne Expo Center

2 Research has proven that one of the best ways to engage students in science, technology, engineering and math is with hands-on activities. Utah s STEM Fest does just that. STEM Fest allows companies to sign up and exhibit so they can show students what a STEM career might look like. This free event allows students to engage with interactive experiences and discover career opportunities in a science, technology, engineering or math field, while also networking with some of Utah s top science and technology companies. This opportunity will showcase your business to over 15,000 students, parents and teachers.

3 What is Stem Fest? Come and be a part of the most unique gathering ever assembled in Utah as children, families and educators enjoy exciting hands-on experiences with STEM (science, technology, engineering and math) that will spark children s imagination and give them a peek into their future career opportunities right here in Utah. Students in 7th through 8th grade are encouraged to attend as a field trip Tuesday, Wednesday, or Thursday afternoon. Students EDUCATORS Businesses STEM Fest allows kids to get out of the classroom and meet the people behind some of today s coolest innovations. What we offer Interactive exhibitions Opportunities to discover new things Connections with educators and innovators Experience of a lifetime STEM Fest provides the opportunity for students to take the work explained everyday in the classroom and apply that knowledge to real life. What we offer Hands-on projects STEM-related networking opportunites Exposure to STEM-based careers A unique teaching experience Be at the forefront of showcasing STEMbased careers to over 15,000 students, parents, and teachers. If your business is STEM related, this is a must-attend event. What we offer Diversified and engaged K-12 audience Multiple booth sizes The ability to meet tomorrow s innovators Three days of exposure

4 Our Purpose Utah s STEM program prioritizes STEM education, which works to develop Utah s workforce of the future. The program drives research and implementation of STEM education best practices across Utah by coordinating STEMrelated activities, creating and supporting STEM education, facilitating educator access to education tools, and aligning public STEM education with higher-education STEM activities. Additionally, the STEM Action Center will align technology and innovation with industry needs and higher education initiatives to ensure development of the future workforce. Fun facts about last year s STEM Fest 17,493 Number of attendees 3 Days you can attend 66 Number of exhibitors 62,395 Smiles had Driving goals Encourage. Encourage kids to pursue their dreams and see themselves accomplishing great things. Prepare. Prepare kids to join innovative companies and have rewarding work experiences in almost every sector. Drive. Lift the prosperity and security of individuals, families, communities.

5 Last year s highlights Nearly 18,000 attended: 13,000+ 7th and 8th graders and 4,000+ from the general public night Majority of students attended from Orem, Sandy and Salt Lake City 66 exhibitors participated last year from industry, higher education and government Media coverage included KSL, KUTV, Deseret News, Fox13, NPR, Doug Wright Show and the Daily Herald This year s highlights STEM Fest will be held at a larger facility, the South Towne Expo Center, with more than 25,000 people anticipated to attend. Tuesday night will be open to the public, with particular emphasis given to juniors and seniors. INDUSTRY: "I was really impressed by the great job you and your staff did. I attend a lot of events and the small details matter, a personally written thank you card, snacks brought around to the booths, extra help bringing things to the curb at load out, all outstanding! Just wanted to let you we really appreciate being invited, thanks for the hospitality. EDUCATORS: "Thanks for the hands on activities. I took a group of girls and they are sold! They now love science when they did not like it before. The hands on activities did it. Thank you!"

6 MARKETING OPPORTUNITIES WHAT DO YOU WANT TO ACCOMPLISH? By sponsoring the Utah STEM Fest, your company will have the opportunity to reach students in critical years when they start to gravitate toward the topics and possible career fields that interest them. We re expecting around 25,000 students to attend during the week and around 6,000 people to attend public night. Increase branding and visibility Catapult a big idea Promote a new initiative Inspire students to pursue an education and a career in STEM Create a unique experience for students Please contact us to discuss how we can help your company achieve its objectives at the STEM Fest. The Utah STEM Fest offers customizable solutions to meet your needs and goals. Please contact us to discuss how we can help your company achieve its sales and marketing objectives. For further information please contact: Kadee Duclos Event Director (801) [email protected] SPONSOR BENEFITS Premier Official Event Student $15,000 $5,000 $2,500 $1,000 MARKETING AND BRANDING Logo included on all printed materials Logo on billboard event advertising Broadcast event advertising X X X Mentioned in social media campaign X X X X Festival entitlement X Logo included on websites X X X X ONSITE BENEFITS Exhibitor - Executive Booth Space 20 X X X X 10 OTHER OPTIONS FINANCIAL SUPPORT ONLY: Choose the amount you d like to contribute if you don t need a booth but would still like to contribute. BOOTH ONLY: 10 X X X X 20 $400 Non-Profit $800 Non-Profit $1,250 $2,500 * Each 10 X 10 space includes 500 watt power and WiFi connection

7 STEM JOBS ARE GROWING FAST IN UTAH There are 26M STEM jobs in the U.S. Business leaders in Utah cannot find the science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM) talent they need to stay competitive. Students lagging performance in K 12 is a critical reason why. The good news is that the nation s most effective STEM education programs can help turn the tide, and events like STEM Fest help raise awareness and connect Utah kids to industry professionals. By 2024 STEM jobs will grow 26% All other jobs will grow 19% 31% Computing 19% Engineering 25% Advanced Manufacturing SOURCE: STEM jobs comprise 20% of all U.S. jobs. GIVE STUDENTS ACCESS TO STEM EDUCATION Students can meet high expectations for success only if they have exposure to challenging and engaging STEM curriculum, both in and out of school. Participating in this year s STEM Fest can put more students on a path to STEM careers. Research shows that young people who are exposed to engineering before high school can develop early interest in the field and improve their performance in math and science. By 2020, there will be OVER 1M new STEM jobs in the U.S. Funding goes a long way when it comes to reaching students with STEM, but sometimes your time can have an even greater impact. Real-world experiences can show young people the wonder and excitement of STEM careers.

8 TO PARTICIPATE AS A PARTNER CONTACT: Kadee Duclos Event Director (801) [email protected] Jed Call VP Development (801) [email protected] Produced in partnership with Utah Media Group. Utah Media Group brings more than 60 years of experience to the table when it comes to bringing the ideas of Utah s most influential people to business leaders. We are committed to the growth and vibrancy of Utah and aim to help businesses thrive to improve our communities.