SPONSORSHIP OPPORTUNITY GUIDE
2 SYMANTEC SYMPOSIUM - REVAMPED, REVITALIZED AND MORE RELEVANT THAN EVER Symantec is all about change and better meeting the needs of our customers and partners. The Vision 2014 team is fully embracing that approach - creating just the right experience for a broader Symantec community. In 2014, we are creating a multi-day, flagship event, Vision Las Vegas, which will kick off a series of one-day events in cities throughout Europe, Asia, Central and South America. The new Vision Symposium EMEA 2014, a one-day, free-of-charge event, is designed to provide you with most relevant and popular content as shared at Vision in Las Vegas. From private and public cloud, virtualization, mobile, infrastructure and information protection, we want to bring Vision to you so you can bring business value back to your IT organization. Find out from industry experts and leading solution providers where the IT industry is heading and how Symantec is at the forefront. Vision Symposium 2014 will feature deeper insights into Symantec s strategy, more big announcements, and unprecedented exposure to upcoming Symantec solutions - all tailored for businesses and IT professionals at every level. Vision Symposium will kick-off with a Partner Insight Day which is a by- invitation-only pre-conference day for Symantec partners only. Country City Date Venue United Arab Emirates Dubai 20-21 May Conrad Dubai (Hilton) Germany Munich 8-9 July Hilton Park Munich France Paris 7-8 October Hyatt Regency Paris Etoile United Kingdom London 21-22 October Park Plaza Riverbank
3 INVITATION TO OUR PARTNERS Symantec invites partners to participate in the most important Symantec IT Security, Management and Storage event of the year. Sponsorship opportunities for Vision Symposium EMEA are officially available for purchase. We want to make sure you get ROI from your Vision sponsorship. Vision Symposium 2014 will provide an established forum for sponsors to showcase themselves as technology leaders, surrounded by those who are responsible for making and taking tomorrow s leaps in nextgeneration technology developments. Vision Symposium gives you the unique opportunity to build business while presenting your latest innovations in person. WHY SPONSOR VISION 2014? Sign-up now and benefit from great discounts if you decide to sponsor more than one location. This brochure will give you an overview of the sponsorship opportunities available, provide information regarding event content, help you get to know our attendees, as well as better understand Vision Symposium 2014. If you have questions or would like to discuss customizing a sponsorship to meet your unique objectives, please contact: Owen Hills Events That Matter Phone: +44 (0) 845 8727 287 owen@eventsthatmatter.co.uk
4 TARGET AUDIENCE WHO IS ATTENDING? Join Symantec Vision Symposium which is your opportunity to hear Symantec s strategy and plans for our new financial year and connect directly to the people, technology, experiences and insights you need to manage and protect your information-driven business. Meet up to 500 customers and partners over the course of the event and have the opportunity to network with your peers. As a sponsor it is our aim to provide a business platform for you, enabling us to build world-class partnerships to grow your business with Symantec. DEMOGRAPHICS - AUDIENCE WE ARE EXPECTING TO ATTRACT Target Group: 50% Strategic IT Management and C-level attendees (Symantec customers and partners) IT Operations Security / Compliance Consultant / System Integrator Software Development / Engineering Sales / Marketing Date Destination Venue Expected Number of Delegates 20-21 May (Tue-Wed) Dubai Conrad Dubai (Hilton) 8-9 July (Tues-Wed) Munich Hilton Park Munich 7-8 October (Tue-Wed) Paris Hyatt Regency Paris Etoile 21-22 October (Tues-Wed) London Park Plaza Riverbank Partner Insight Day (20 May - by invitation only): 150 Vision Symposium (21 May): 250 Partner Insight Day (8 July - by invitation only): 300 Vision Symposium (9 July): 400 Partner Insight Day (7 Oct - by invitation only): 200 Vision Symposium (8 Oct): 300 Partner Insight Day: 350 Vision Symposium: 500
5 CONTENT AND AGENDA Vision Symposium EMEA 2014 will consist of a one-day, free-of-charge event. In a streamlined agenda of keynotes and break-out sessions we will provide our customers and partners with the most relevant and popular content as shared at Vision in Las Vegas Vision Symposium EMEA will kick-off with a pre-conference, by-invitation-only Symantec Partner Insight Day. Enabling the Modern Data Center. Discover new insights into what it really takes to protect massive VMware environments, learn what the evolution of OpenStack and Storage Foundation means for your business, and more. Embracing Proactive Cyber Security. Get an inside look at the protection technology Symantec uses to secure your business, perform a no-nonsense reality check on how cyber criminals could take down your organization in 10 easy steps, along with other relevant sessions. Supporting the Evolving Endpoint. Explore Symantec s vision and roadmap for managing remote and mobile users, gain a deeper understanding of the full protection capabilities of Symantec Endpoint Protection and much more. Vision Symposium Arrival 10:00 Opening Keynote 11:30 Coffee Break 13:00 Lunch, Expert 1on1, Partner Expo 14:30 Breakout Sessions 15:30 Coffee Break, Expert 1on1 + Partner Expo 16:00 Breakout Sessions 17:15 Closing Keynote 18:30 Customer Appreciation Reception
6 SPONSORSHIP OPPORTUNITIES Platinum Gold Silver Individual Event 2014 Pricing 20,000 13,000 3,500 Number Available 2 per event 3 per event 4-6 per event Thought Leadership - Speaking Keynote participation - content relevant format TBD during Vision Symposium (1) Content Relevant Breakout session during Vision Symposium (1) Content Relevant co-presenter in joint Symantec / sponsor breakout session Sponsors collected attendee data from breakout session. Yes Yes Executive Meetings One on One meetings with local / regional Symantec Execs (subject to availability) 2 Conference Passes Conference Passes-complimentary full conference 12 8 4 Exhibition Stand Package Turnkey Booth: including demo counters, logo d header, power drop 2 work stations and counter 1 work station and counter 1 work station Meeting Space Dedicated Conference Room during Vision Symposium Full Day Pre-Event Marketing Co-branded HTML invitation to distribute to your customers, upon request Yes Yes Yes Access to web banner to be used on sponsor digital media Yes Yes Yes Website Marketing Company Listing with Logo and Description on Website 150 words 75 words 50 words Links to Company website Platinum only * Attendee must meet specific criteria and be approved by Symantec.
7 Platinum Gold Silver Onsite Exposure Company logo on delegate handout Prominent Yes Yes Sponsor Signage Package: conference signs co-branded with sponsor logo Prominent Yes Yes Inclusion in Pre-Keynote slides Yes Yes Yes 30-60 second video to be played during sponsor keynote segment Yes Inclusion in passport program to drive attendees to your booth. Sponsor to provide one giveaway to the maximum value of 250 Yes Yes Yes Post Event Marketing Session attendance evaluation - number of feedbacks received together with overall session score Share of opted-in delegate data for post-event sponsor email Hotel Yes Yes Yes Opportunity to reserve conference hotel blocks at negotiated conference rates. Yes Yes Yes * Attendee must meet specific criteria and be approved by Symantec.
8 ADDITIONAL MARKETING OPPORTUNITIES (MPO s) MORNING COFFEE BREAK 1,000 LUNCH BREAK 1,500 AFTERNOON COFFEE BREAK 1,000 WELCOME GIFT (excludes cost of gift) 1,500 KEYNOTE SEAT DROP (excludes cost of item production) 1,500 SPONSOR SMS MESSAGE (to opt in attendees). 1,500 JOINT SPONSORSHIP OF CUSTOMER APPRECIATION RECEPTION EOD 1500 RESERVE NOW! Space will be assigned on a first come first serve basis. So reserve your sponsorship now to get the best space and the highest visibility. CONTACTS Email: Owen or Dan at sponsorship@eventsthatmatter.co.uk Tel: +44 (0) 845 8727 287
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