2015 DIGITAL MARKETING TECH EVENTS & WEBCONGRESS OFFICIAL GUIDE
ABOUT WEBCONGRESS WebCongress is a leading source for digital marketing strategies, business and new trends in the tech industry. With a database over 320K qualified businesses and the top 200 Tech influencers involved, more than $50 Million in event marketing spenders are coming to your city will you be there to meet with them? Ouali Benmeziane, CEO
WebCongress If you want to grow online sales, user engagement, learn conversion optimization, get more traffic for your website and downloads for your app, then you have a date! - Ouali Benmeziane, CEO of WebCongress WebCongress 2015 On 2015, WebCongress announced its Americas Tour, traveling to 14 cities across the US & Latin America from May - December 2015. WebCongress is an event created to be at the forefront of online marketing and digital trends. The Americas Tour has attracted an incredible line-up of speakers from Fortune 500 companies and Internet companies across the Americas. This year, more than 10,000 people will join us to learn, get inspired and do business through innovative conferences, practical training sessions and inspiring networking. From marketing executives to startup founders, agencies and experts, WebCongress is quickly becoming the meeting place to stay up-to-date on digital strategies and the latest industry trends. Yes, the executives from the best tech companies will be there. Yes, you will see the most advanced digital marketing tips and strategies today. And yes, some of the biggest brands and top technology companies in digital and social will be speaking. Sign up now before sold out! This year we ll back to your city and you re invited! We urge everybody who participated across the world to attend the WEBCONGRESS 2015. Get inspired, network and learn digital marketing from +50 experts and join +2000 others in a quest for the ultimate W Experience! Hundreds of marketers, entrepreneurs & agencies will get together for a three full- day event. The W Experience focuses on being inspired by, networking with and learning digital marketing insights and strategies from adept and powerful speakers from the industry.
WebCongress 2015 is split into three different segments: Speakers & Expert Panels Learn and be inspired by insightful and engaging speakers from riveting, cutting edge brands such as YouTube, Facebook, Google and many more more. Workshops Master and work with advanced digital marketing strategies in small groups led by Gurus. Develop solutions for your digital challenges with our intensive training sessions and learn to engage with thousands of potential customers. Networking & Coctail Reception Don t miss our famous W Party! Connect with inspiring speakers & brands. Explore new business opportunities and build long lasting relationships. We will make sure you leave with valuable new connections. About WebCongress? WebCongress is a company founded in 2008 in Barcelona that produces digital marketing events across the globe. WebCongress holds conferences, workshops, and networking parties, focused primarily on Social Media, Search Marketing, Analytics, Conversion Optimization and Mobile Marketing. It attracts web professionals, Fortune 500 executives and world-class media outlets from all over Europe, Latin America and the USA. Over 100K professionals have come together to be inspired, educated and network with business contacts at these events. WebCongress also includes W Agency and W Academy. W Academy offers classes and training on digital marketing and strategies to businesses. W Agency is a consulting division that assists companies with digital marketing, SEO and social media. Please visit: http://webcongress.com/. Since its inception WebCongress has produced 47 events in 17 cities reaching over 100,000 attendees. It has hosted over 350 hours of training, more than 420 speakers, and worked directly with the most prestigious tech and internet companies such as Google, Facebook, Microsoft, Twitter, YouTube, Samsung, Spotify, Skype, Intel and many more. Rodrigo Salem Suito Facebook
WebCongress has one principal goal: teaching online marketing strategies by involving leading companies in the industry! You say, give me a reason to attend! We say, I ll give you 5! REASON #1: LEARN! Our speakers are eager to share experiences and strategies that actually work. They are all accomplished professionals that became successful by refining years of practice in the digital world. We ve got the brands and personalities you want to hear from: Guru s, experts and success stories! REASON #2: CONNECT! Connecting your brand with other brands means building a better network. Speculating about Digital Marketing won t help excel your business; understanding how firms are benefiting from various online strategies is the real deal. Leading global brands attend WebCongress, you should too! REASON #3: BUSINESS! Move your business ahead of the competition with cutting-edge solutions. Our topics focus on emerging trends and solutions to your challenges. Get inspiration from success stories shared by speakers and others you meet. Put yourself ahead of the pack and lead by example. We ll give you the advantage! REASON #4: WORKSHOPS! You ll have the opportunity to work with world renowned experts to discuss your current brand s efforts and opportunities. Choose your content of interest with our intimate workshop sessions. Share ideas, connect with peers and compare notes! REASON #5: EXPERIENCE! As a WebCongress attendee, you are part of the W Family. We realize that spending valuable time out of the office is a big deal, which is why we aim to stimulate your senses in order to have the ultimate W Experience. We choose the most attractive venues, inspiring speakers and cover the latest trending topics for you to have a full 360 experience!
FROM THOUSANDS TO MILLIONS MISSION AND VISION To a global network WebCongress aims to become a global platform where brands, marketers and entrepreneurs take part of the Internet industry, discuss innovation and learn digital strategies. It s a 360 solution, online & insite, individual & in group, we propel ideas, connect needs with offers, discover talents and help consolidate and grow businesses online. Earth is the limit WebCongress is already present in Europe, United States & Latin America. Everyday thousands of people consume our content. We plan to organize, optimize and monetize our network, with high quality content & experiences. We generate hundreds of thousands dollars, impacted thousands of people, and we plan to expand this to millions of users, millions of dollars. Proof of concept WebCongress has already gained industry trust, engaged users and generated revenues. One of the first European tech conference Google, Yahoo & Microsoft and other top brands have invested sponsorship. WebCongress is a new concept, adapts quickly to trends, and is the only event that can really become the next leading tech event.
COLLECTIVE ANNUAL BUYING POWER OF WEBCONGRESS PARTICIPANTS $100 Million+ INTERESTED BUYER 71% 71% Last year, 71% of WebCongress attendees said they was attending with the purpose to meet and review new partners. PURCHASE AUTHORITY 76% Last year, 76% of all WebCongress attendees had buying authority.
WEBCONGRESS CORE ATTENDEE WebCongress Attendees Composition % Executives (CEO, CMO, COO) 21 Corporate Marketing, Branding, Agency Leaders, Sales & PR 18 Entertainment, Media and Sports Executives 14 Technology Gurus, Streaming/Digital Media 11 Startups, Entrepreneurs and Professionals 10 Venture capital, Private-Equity Investors, Advisory Firms 9 Government Officials 6 Corporate Board Members 4 Content Owners, Developers, Designers, Webmasters 4 TV, Radio, Cable and Satellite Broadcasters 2 Service Providers and Associations 1 Total 100 %
PLATINUM SPONSORSHIP 35.000 KEYNOTE SPONSORSHIP - Company will be the official sponsor of one of the Keynotes or will exclusively partake in a 45-minute conference in the morning sessions (Speech approval from W-editorial team required) - Sponsor with be able to do a brief introduction/welcome remarks prior to the Keynote,to be presented by a senior executive of the company - Ability to play a 1-2 minute company sizzle reel prior to the start of Keynote - Ability to have company signage displayed during the Keynote event - Company Branding will be included with all mention of the designated Keynote CONFERENCE AND EXHIBITION PRESENCE - One exhibitor space 10 x 10 (structure and custom back wall graphics provided by event management team, outside exhibit structures are not permitted) - Partner banner position available in prominent event area (banner to be supplied by sponsor- dimension restrictions to be provided by event management team) - Logo and 150-word company description and contact information in the event app and on the event website - Ability to have rotating banner ad placement within the event app - Elevated App Company Listing- ability to include attachments, whitepapers, PDF S or take away s for attendees to download within the app as part of your company listing BRAND REACH - Insert of marketing piece or company signage into attendee Welcome Bag - Inclusion as top-line partner sponsor in all applicable advertising, marketing and promotion of WebCongress - Logo w/link, 150-word description and contact information on event website. - Rotating banner ad position on WebCongress website RELATIONSHIP-BUILDING - VIP guest Invitations: 10 VIP guest invitations for your use to invite customers or prospects that allows attendance to all conference session. - 5 full-conference passes for your team - Additional full conference passes available to company personnel at 40% discount (Limit: 10) - Exclusive table during the lunch - Designated seats in front rows for best visibility during show MARKETING AND LEAD GENERATION - Pre-show and post-show email blast (copy provided by sponsor, blast facilitated by W- editorial team) - Post-show database of attendee names, titles, companies and mailing addresses for one-time mailing (phone, fax and email excluded due to CAN SPAM)
GOLD SPONSORSHIP 24.000 - Company will be the official sponsor of one of the Keynotes or will exclusively partake in a 45 -minute conference in the afternoon sessions (Speech approval from W- editorial team required) KEYNOTE SPONSORSHIP - On stage recognition by our conference moderator during morning sessions - Ability to have company signage displayed during the Keynote event - Company Branding will be included with all mention of the designated CONFERENCE AND EXHIBITION PRESENCE - One exhibitor space 10x10 (structure and custom back wall graphics provided by event management team, outside exhibit structures are not permitted) - Partner banner position available in prominent event area (banner to be supplied by sponsor- dimension restrictions to be provided by event management team) - Logo and 100-word company description and contact information in the event app and on the event website - Elevated App Company Listing- ability to include attachments, whitepapers, PDF s or take away s for attendees to download within the app as part of your company listing BRAND REACH - Inclusion as a sponsor in all applicable advertising, marketing and promotion of WebCongress Barcelona - Insert of marketing piece or company signage into attendee welcome bags - Ability to have rotating banner ad placement within the event app RELATIONSHIP-BUILDING - VIP guest Invitations: 5 VIP guest invitations for your use to invite customers or prospects that allows attendance to all conference session. - 5 full-conference passes for your team - Additional full conference passes available to company personnel at 40% discount (limit: 5) - Exclusive table during the lunch MARKETING AND LEAD GENERATION - Post-show database of attendee names, titles, companies and mailing addresses for one-time mailing (phone, fax and email excluded due to CAN SPAM) - Pre-show and post-show email blast (copy provided by sponsor, blast facilitated by W- editorial team)
SILVER SPONSORSHIP 13.000 CONFERENCE AND EXHIBITION PRESENCE - One 8x10 exhibitor space (structure and custom back wall graphics provided by event management team, outside exhibit structures are not permitted) - Elevated App Company Listing- ability to include attachments, whitepapers, PDF s or take away s for attendees to download within the app as part of your company listing BRAND REACH - Logo and 75-word company description and contact information in the event app - Ability to have rotating banner ad placement within the event app - Insert of marketing piece or company signage into attendee welcome bags - Elevated App Company Listing- ability to include attachments, whitepapers, PDFS or take away s for attendees to download within the app as part of your company listing RELATIONSHIP-BUILDING - VIP guest Invitations: 3 VIP guest invitations for your use to invite customers or prospects that allows attendance to all conference session. - 2 full-conference passes for your team - Additional full conference passes available to company personnel at 40% discount (limit: 5) - Exclusive table during the lunch MARKETING AND LEAD GENERATION - Pre-show and post-show email blast (copy provided by sponsor, blast facilitated by W- editorial team)
PREMIER SPONSORSHIP 10.000 CONFERENCE AND EXHIBITION PRESENCE - One 8x10 exhibitor space (structure and custom back wall graphics provided by event management team, outside exhibit structures are not permitted) RAND REACH - Logo and 50-word company description and contact information in the event app - Insert of marketing piece or company signage into attendee welcome bags - Elevated App Company Listing- ability to include attachments, whitepapers, PDFS or take away s for attendees to download within the app as part of your company listing RELATIONSHIP-BUILDING - VIP guest Invitations: 3 VIP guest invitations for your use to invite customers or prospects that allows attendance to all conference session. - 2 full-conference passes for your team - Additional full conference passes available to company personnel at 40% discount (limit: 5)
NETWORKING RECEPTION SPONSORSHIP 6.500 Company will be the sponsor of one of the Networking Receptions located in the Exhibit Hall. Branded décor during the Reception will include: CONFERENCE AND EXHIBITION PRESENCE - Custom napkins branded with sponsor s logo - Signage promoting the sponsorship - Ability to have company literature or promotional item displayed during the sponsorship (subject to approval by event management team) - Business cards placards with company branding displayed BRAND REACH - Logo and 50-word company description and contact information in the event app, and on the event website - Inclusion as a sponsor in all applicable advertising, marketing and promotion of WebCongress - Insert of marketing piece or company signage into attendee welcome bags RELATIONSHIP-BUILDING - 2 full-conference passes for your team MARKETING AND LEAD GENERATION - Post-show email blast (70x 280 mm copy provided by sponsor, blast facilitated by W- editorial team)
NETWORKING LUNCH SPONSORSHIP 5.500 Company will be the sponsor of one of the Networking Lunches with VIP and Speakers. Branded décor during the Lunch will include: CONFERENCE AND EXHIBITION PRESENCE - Custom napkins branded with sponsor s logo - Signage promoting the sponsorship - Business cards placards with company branding displayed BRAND REACH - 2 full-conference passes for your team - Exclusive table during the lunch with designated seating MARKETING AND LEAD GENERATION - Post-show email blast (70x 140 mm copy provided by sponsor, blast facilitated by W- editorial team)
EXPERT PANEL SPONSORSHIP 3.500 Exclusive participation seat on stage during this event and on stage- company recognition by our conference moderator. Join industry leaders in this mixology and answer questions from the audience. Expert Panel sponsorship will include: CONFERENCE AND EXHIBITION PRESENCE - Signage promoting the sponsorship BRAND REACH - Logo and 50-word company description and contact information in the event app, and on the event website - Inclusion as a sponsor in all applicable advertising, marketing and promotion of WebCongress Barcelona RELATIONSHIP-BUILDING - 2 full-conference passes for your team - Reserved seat during lunches
CONTACT US WebCongress Offices Miami, Bogotá & Barcelona General inquiries info@webcongress.com Sponsorship & Speaking inquiries ouali@webcongress.com Facebook WebCongress Twitter @webcongress Bank Info Chase Bank Name: Webcongress Inc Routing Number: 267084131 Swift: CHASUS33 Beneficiary Account: 511767308 www.webcongress.com info@webcongress.com