May 12-13, Charlotte, NC Sponsoring an event with Energy Central offers your company a wide range of benefits and a tailored level of exposure to conference attendees. Energy Central has created a number of packages and marketing promotional opportunities that allow you to meet your company s unique needs. Contact your Energy Central Marketing Services Representative 800.459.2233 sales@energycentral.com.energycentral.com
Smart Cities: Utility Collaborations for a Smarter Future Smart Cities is the only event focused on collaboration strategies for utilities needing to lead Smart Cities initiatives or risk being left behind by new energy models, competitive pressures, off-grid migration and other Smart Cities drivers. Exploring the interconnections between energy and Smart Cities, topics and keynote speakers will touch on growing trends and areas of focus for utilities looking to create and foster smarter communities driven by smarter energy. Energy Central Conferences bring together utility professionals and thought leaders. Attendees will experience the following: An overall theme promoting the connections between service providers and Smart Cities leaders looking for the right partners for Smart Cities Cities projects projects Case studies of successful collaborations Inspiring how-to sessions Explore finance models for Smart Cities projects: utilizing a mix of private, public, and joint financing models Review how advances in system awareness technologies can facilitate a smart city including: advanced sensing, communications, distribution management systems, and fault protection Attendees will engage with peers and walk away with: Strategic relationships and details on how to develop a smarter, more interconnected grid Knowledge on how utilities can meet the demands of regulators and government officials officials Learn how to utilize advanced technologies to integrate public services and promote more livable, workable, and sustainable urban environments Knowledge to integrate adaptable advanced communications networks to support support increases data in data transmission and and the the Internet Internet of Things of Things (Io for thet) for the (IoT) power for the grid power grid Steps to evaluate transportation electrification programs and implementation strategies Knowledge of how to effectively integrate renewable resources and explore business models for microgrid and islanding technologies Ideas on how to improve energy efficiency programs on both the consumer, commercial, and industrial levels NOVEMBER May 12-13, 3-5, 2014.energycentral.com
Smart Cities: Who s Attending Attend Energy Central s Smart Cities event and accelerate your sales process by actively engaging with up to 175 attendees from utility companies actively seeking to implement Smart City applications and initiatives in their region. This Energy Central conference will provide you with the unique opportunity to showcase your solutions and services that can be applied throughout the entire Smart Cities value chain. Join the world s leading companies in sponsoring an energy central conference. Previous Energy Central Conference Sponsors include: Attendees will include a wide range of utility professionals, government offi cials, regulators and service providers. A breakout is shown below. Audience Profile by Company Type: Utilities 38% Solution Providers 34% Consultants and Advisors 18% Government and Non-Profi ts 10% Company Type Breakdown: Utility Executives Utility Directors and Managers Regulatory Economic Development Strategy Distribution Public Policy/External Affairs Planning Energy Effi ciency Chief Technology Offi cers and Chief Information Offi cers State and local government policymakers and staff Economic Development City Planners Service providers, Vendors, and Consultants in Smart Grid and Smart Cities Energy Regulators PUC s Legislators City Mayors ICT hardware and software solution providers Green Development/Smart Cities Associations...and more. Why Companies Want to Sponsor and Attend: Energy Central s Smart Cities can help you: Put your best sales representatives in front of the most active opportunities Promote and demo your Smart Cities solutions Highlight your latest client case studies to drive interest to your solutions Directly hear from the buying community about what their top challenges are in and beyond Build your pipeline for the future -build early relationships with utilities, policy makers and other key Smart Cities leaders.energycentral.com NOVEMBER May 12-13, 3-5, 2014
Sponsorship Packages PlatinumSponsor: $13,000 (5 Opportunities Available) Opportunity to participate in a 45-minute General Session panel discussion. Active involvement as a member of the Conference Program Board with recognition on the conference website. Five (5) complimentary registration passes to the event (including speaker). Additional passes available at a 20% discounted rate. Ability to include one (1) promotional gift or up to a 4-page promotional piece in Ability to produce on-site branding on a meter-board sign displayed in a prominent event location. Graphics to be provided by Sponsor. Opportunity to participate in the Event Traffic Driver networking event. Sponsor receives recognition and time on the General Session stage during the drawing. Corporate logo with link on event website identifying your organization as a Platinum Sponsor. Corporate logo prominently displayed on conference materials: Conference brochure (if applicable); on-site signage and conference program guide. Recognition during the General Session as a Platinum Sponsor of the Smart Cities Community and Event. Recognition as Platinum Sponsor on event website with 150-word description and link to your organization. One (1) 6-foot tabletop exhibit space in the conference area to prominently display your products and services. Pre-registration list available 1 week out and Post-registration list available 1 week after event completion. List includes full contact information. NOVEMBER May 12-13, 3-5, 2014.energycentral.com
Sponsorship Packages Gold Sponsor: $8,000 (12 Opportunities Available) Opportunity to work with the Conference Program Director on topic development for one (1) Breakout Session. Three (3) complimentary registration passes to the event (including speaker). Additional passes available at a 20% discounted rate. Ability to include one (1) promotional gift or up to a 4-page promotional piece in Opportunity to participate in the Event Traffic Driver networking event. Sponsor receives recognition and time on the General Session stage during the drawing. Corporate logo with link on event website identifying your organization as a Gold Sponsor. Corporate logo prominently displayed on conference materials: Conference brochure (if applicable); on-site signage and conference program guide. Recognition during the General Session as a Gold Sponsor of the Smart Cities Event. Recognition as a Gold Sponsor on event website with 150-word description and link to your organization. One (1) 6-foot tabletop exhibit space in the conference area to prominently display your products and services. Pre-registration list available 1 week out and post-registration list available 1 week after event completion. List includes full contact information. Networking Reception: $10,000 (1 Opportunities Available) Two (2) complimentary registration passes to the Networking Reception. Ability to address the attendees at the Networking Reception with a 5-minute welcome speech. Ability to include one (1) promotional gift or up to a 4-page promotional piece in Recognition during the Networking Reception as the function sponsor. Recognition as the Networking Reception Sponsor on event website. Corporate logo prominently displayed on conference materials: Conference brochure (if applicable); on-site signage; and conference program guide. Post-registration list available 1 week after event completion. List includes full contact information with list agreement. NOVEMBER May 12-13, 3-5, 2014.energycentral.com
Sponsorship Packages Table Top Sponsor: $3,500 (Unlimited Opportunities Available) One (1) complimentary registration pass to the event (including speaker). Additional passes available at a 20% discounted rate. Ability to include one (1) promotional gift or a 1-page promotional piece in Recognition as a Table Top Sponsor on event website with 150-word description and link to your organization. Corporate logo displayed on conference materials: Conference brochure (if applicable); on-site signage; and conference program guide. One (1) 6-foot tabletop exhibit space in the conference area to prominently display your products and services. Post-registration list available 1 week after event completion. List includes direct mail contact information with list agreement. Custom Opportunities Contact a Marketing Services Consultant to develop customized activities and brand highlighting opportunities. Examples include: Espresso Stand Charging Stations Casino Night Private Dinners Golf Outings NOVEMBER May 12-13, 3-5, 2014.energycentral.com
Marketing Marketing Promotional Promotional Opportunities Opportunities Elevate your organization s exposure at this event by purchasing additional marketing opportunities. Please note, Marketing Promotional Opportunities (MPOs) are only available to companies who have purchased a sponsorship package. Lanyard Sponsorship: $4,000 Conference Lanyard with a one-color imprint of your company logo or name. Conference Bag Sponsorship: $3,000 Corporate logo on attendee bag as event bag sponsor. (Please note: name of event will be also be displayed on attendee bag). Ability to include one (1) promotional gift or a 1-page promotional piece in Breakfast Sponsorship: $5,000 / Lunch Sponsorship: $7,500 Ability to place one (1) promotional gift or up to a 4-page promotional piece on the meal room seats/tables. Recognition during the Breakfast or Lunch as the function sponsor. Recognition as the Breakfast or Lunch Sponsor on event website. Corporate Logo prominently displayed on conference materials: Conference brochure (if applicable); on-site signage; and conference program guide. Post-registration list available 1 week after event completion. List includes full contact information with list agreement. WIFI/Event App Sponsorship: $8,000 (includes WIFI for both days) One (1) complimentary conference Pass Recognition as the WIFI sponsor on event website. Corporate Logo prominently displayed on conference materials: Conference brochure (if applicable); on-site signage; and conference program guide. Conference Notepad or Pen Sponsorship: $3,500 each Your corporate logo printed on conference notepad or conference pen. Notepad or pen will be included in attendee tote bag. One (1) one-page flyer included in attendee tote bag. NOVEMBER May 12-13, 3-5, 2014.energycentral.com