3. About SharePoint Cincy
Do you provide Microsoft SharePoint products and services to the Greater Cincinnati/Kentucky and, Dayton/Columbus corporate
marketplace? Do you want access to an incredibly rich and diverse set of potential customers from the Region all in one place?
Then, SharePoint Cincy 2012 is a must-attend event for you and your organization.
RICH, DIVERSE, COMMITTED AUDIENCE
• A distinguishing aspect of SharePoint Cincy is the event’s rich audience mix and the commitment to the subject they
demonstrate by paying a registration fee. This strong mix provides unique benefits to the sponsors as well as the
participants themselves.
• Nearly 400 professionals from a wide range of companies, industries, and roles attended our inaugural event, SharePoint
Cincy 2011, last March. The participants from last year’s event came from large Fortune 500 Companies (e.g., P&G, Kroger)
as well as small/mid-size companies, they came from all sectors (e.g., Healthcare, Higher Ed, Financial Services, IT services
etc.), and they came from a wide variety of IT and business roles – CIO/decision makers, Application Developers, System
Admins, Information Architects, Site/Content Owners, and IT Professionals. SharePoint Cincy is held at the NKU METS Center,
located only minutes from downtown Cincinnati and the Cincinnati/Northern Kentucky International Airport.
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4. About SharePoint Cincy
STRONG, RELEVANT CONTENT
• SharePoint Cincy brings together National and Regional thought leaders, Microsoft Certified Trainers, Microsoft engineers
and Microsoft MVPs & MCMs all in one place to present across a wide range of tracks/topics: Creating Business Value,
Application Development, Infrastructure/Admin, Enterprise Content Management, Workflows, Business Intelligence,
Mobility, Cloud, and Social Networking.
• We rigorously screen the breakout session topics/speakers so that they are relevant and actionable for participants (i.e., no
sales pitches). Session topics/speakers are a good mix of real-world case studies presented by “customers” as well as
relevant technical sessions presented by “providers”. As an event sponsor, you may have the opportunity to present during
one of the scheduled Breakout Sessions.
SharePoint Cincy will be held at the METS Center facility on 3/16/12. 400-500 participants are expected to attend this all-day
event. We will feature an exhibit hall for promoting your SharePoint-related products and service and there are several other high
value/visibility opportunities throughout the event. General admission to SharePoint Cincy 2012 has been set at $250, with an
early-bird rate of $199 if registered by February 29th, 2012.
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5. Agenda
7:30-8:30 Registration and Continental Breakfast
KEYNOTE SESSIONS:
Keynote #1 -- Microsoft Executive providing unique insight on the direction of SharePoint
8:30-10:15
Keynote #2 – IT/Business Leader from a “Pillar Company” (e.g., P&G, Kroger, Great American, etc.) presenting a case study on how they are delivering business value
with SharePoint
10:15-10:30 Morning Break
Morning
SharePoint Application SharePoint Implementation and Business Intelligence and Data Branding Sites and Managing
Breakout Driving Business Value
Development Administration Management Content
Sessions
10:30-12:00 Topic/Speaker TBD Topic/Speaker TBD Topic/Speaker TBD Topic/Speaker TBD Topic/Speaker TBD
12:00-1:30 Lunch
Afternoon
SharePoint Application SharePoint Implementation and Business Intelligence and Data Site Owners, Content Managers
Breakout Driving Business Value
Development Administration Management and Power Users
Sessions
1:30-3:00 Topic/Speaker TBD Topic/Speaker TBD Topic/Speaker TBD Topic/Speaker TBD Topic/Speaker TBD
3:00-3:30 Afternoon Break
3:30-5:00 Topic/Speaker TBD Topic/Speaker TBD Topic/Speaker TBD Topic/Speaker TBD Topic/Speaker TBD
5:00-6:00 Meeting Wrap-up / Prize Give Aways / Reception
6. About SharePoint Cincy
SharePoint 2011 Sponsors and Exhibitors Included:
• Ascendum • Information Control Corporation
• AvePoint • K2
• Brain Storm • Max Technical Training
• CBTS • Microsoft
• Center for Applied Informatics • PCMS IT Advisor Group
• Cincinnati SharePoint Users Group • Sogeti
• The Circuit • Strategic Data Systems
• Dayton SharePoint Users Group
• Dell
SharePoint Cincy will
feature an Exhibit Hall for
attendees to meet with
conference Sponsors.
www.sharepointcincy.com
7. Sponsorship Levels
Event Sponsorship Opportunities
• Title Sponsor – ($10,000)
• Platinum Sponsor – Non-Exclusive, Multiple Openings Available ($6,000)
• Gold Level – Non-Exclusive, Multiple Openings Available ($4,000)
• Exhibitor Participation – Non-Exclusive, Multiple Openings Available ($2,000)
Meal & Reception Sponsorship Opportunities
• Lunch Sponsor ($2,000) or Lunch Presentation Sponsor ($4,500)
• “SharePint” Social Reception Sponsor (3,000)
• Breakfast Sponsor ($1,500)
• Morning or Afternoon Break Sponsor ($1,000/break)
Preconference Workshop Custom Sponsorship Packages
• Customized Training & Sponsorship Packages Available Targeting Specific Role-Based Audiences
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8. Event Sponsorship Levels
Title Platinum Gold Exhibitor
$10,000 $6,000 $4,000 $2,500
Executive Lunch Yes
Time at Podium Yes
Contact List Yes Yes Yes No
Private Meeting Large Small No No
Space Conference Rm Conference Rm
Bag Inserts Multiple Multiple One None
Speaker Proposals Priority Priority Able to No
Submit
VIP Passes Ten Four None None
Booth Attendees Four Four Two Two
Booth Selection First Pick Second Pick Third Pick Fourth Pick
Pre-Conference Available Available Available Available
Session Sponsor
Purchased
by Microsoft
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9. Title Sponsor ($10,000)
Invitation-Only “Executive” Lunch
• Opportunity to host or sponsor a private lunch of 10-15 special clients/invitees/attendees in the Mets Center Board Room.
Hosting would entail the Title Sponsor selecting the subject and being responsible for the invitation and RSVP process .
Sponsoring the lunch would entail providing input to the Meeting Organizers on potential topics and invitees, but the
Meeting Organizers will ultimately be responsible for the content of the meetings and getting the attendees.
• Multiple seats at the table for your company representatives (actual number subject to number of meeting attendees).
Hospitality Suite • Title Sponsor Recognition
• Largest Conference Room Reserved for Private Meeting Space • Company Logo/Web link
Speakers/Presenters Printed Promotional Material
• Title Sponsor will be given top priority for their Breakout Session • Title Sponsor Recognition
presentation submissions • Company Logo
• Title Sponsor also given consideration for multiple Breakout Session • Full-Page 4-Color Advertisement on Outside of Agenda Back Cover
presentations. (**All submissions for Breakout Session presentations are
subject to the approval of the event’s Content Committee.)
Official Show Bag
Attendee Visibility • Title Sponsor Recognition
• Introduction of Headline/Keynote Speaker • Company Logo
• Ten (10) Complimentary Event Guest Passes for key clients, partners, or staff • Unlimited Promotional Material Insert(s)
• Pre & Post-Event Attendee Contact List(s)
Exhibit Space
• 12-Foot Display Table Space in Atrium Location
• First Choice of Location Selection
• Four (4) Complimentary Booth Staff Passes
Website
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10. Platinum Sponsor ($6,000)
Private Meeting Space • Platinum-Level Sponsor Recognition
• Exclusive use of a Conference Room for Private Meeting • Company Logo/Web link
Space Printed Promotional Material
• Platinum Sponsor Recognition
Speakers/Presenters • Company Logo
• Platinum Sponsors will be priority for their Breakout Session • Black/White Advertisement on Inside of Agenda Back Cover
presentation submissions (**All submissions for Breakout
Session presentations are subject to the approval of the
event’s Content Committee.) Official Show Bag
• Company Logo
Attendee Visibility • Unlimited Promotional Material Insert(s)
• Introduction of Breakout Session Speaker
• Post-Event Attendee Contact List Exhibit Space
• Four(4) Complimentary Event Guest Passes • 12-Foot Display Table Space in Atrium Location
• Choice of Location Selection (By Order of Sponsorship
Commitment)
• Four (4) Complimentary Booth Staff Passes
Website
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11. Gold Sponsor ($4,000)
Speakers/Presenters Official Show Bag
• Gold-Level Sponsors will be given consideration for Breakout • Company Logo
Session presentations. (**All submissions for Breakout • One (1) Page/Item Promotional Material Insert
Session presentations are subject to the approval of the
event’s Content Committee.)
Exhibit Space
• 6-Foot Display Table Space in Atrium Location
Attendee Visibility
• Choice of Location Selection (By Order of Sponsorship
• Post-Event Attendee Contact List Commitment)
• Two (2) Complimentary Booth Staff Passes
Website
• Gold-Level Sponsor Recognition
• Company Logo/Web link
Printed Promotional Material
• Gold Sponsor Recognition
• Company Logo
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12. Exhibitor Participation ($2,500)
Website
• Company Logo/Web link
Printed Promotional Material
• Company Logo
Exhibit Space
• 6-Foot Display Table Space
• Choice of Location Selection (By Order of Sponsorship Commitment)
• Two (2) Complimentary Booth Staff Passes
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13. Meal & Reception Sponsorships
LUNCH SPONSOR -- $2,000 MORNING/AFTERNOON BREAK SPONSOR -- $1,000 (each)
• Table “Banners” w/company logo • Buffet “Banners” with company logo
• Podium Recognition • Podium Recognition
LUNCH PRESENTATION -- $4,500 (supersedes “Lunch Sponsor”)
• Podium Introduction/Recognition as part of introduction
• 15-20 minute presentation in main ballroom during lunch
• Table “Banners” with company logo
• Podium Recognition
“SHAREPINT” RECEPTION SPONSOR -- $3,000
• A fun closing reception where attendees can relax with a
beer, wine or soft drink.
• Table “Banners” with company logo
• Podium Recognition
BREAKFAST SPONSOR -- $1,500
• Buffet “Banners” with company logo
• Podium Recognition
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14. Preconference Workshop
Sponsorship Opportunity
Custom Packages
• Work with the SharePoint Cincy Planning Committee to sponsor and develop key preconference workshops.
Description:
• We are planning a series of ½ day workshops on Thursday, 3/15 prior to the main event on 3/16. These will be “deep-dive”
sessions on targeted topics. Each workshop will target a specific role-based audience (e.g., developers, admins, etc.) or
industry groups (e.g., Higher Ed, Healthcare, etc.).
• We are willing to put together a customized sponsorship package for any of these sessions and/or for the overall event/day.
This could range from participation/leadership of a session, conducting a private, invitation-only training/demo session, as
well as traditional marketing/sponsorship opportunities. Contact Geoff Smith (gsmith@lpenterprises-llc.com) to discuss
ideas/opportunities to design/create, facilitate, or participate a potential workshop. For questions/interest in general
sponsorship or marketing opportunities for this day of workshops, contact Denise Bartick (Denise@maxtrain.com).
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15. SharePoint Cincy
Speaker Guidelines
One of the benefits of being a title, platinum, or gold SharePoint Cincy Sponsor is having priority consideration in submitted speaking proposals.
In addition to keynote speakers from leading National and Regional organizations, we are looking for presenters who have expert credentials in
SharePoint and are skilled and experienced communicators. We expect our speakers to clearly present an information-packed session
including practical solutions to real world business challenges and/or to teach new skills.
Acceptance of your speaking proposal will depend on the timeliness of the topic, relevance, and your experience as a SharePoint expert and/or
instructor.
Preparation of Submission
Please include the following information in your speaker proposal:
• Speaker name(s), mailing and email addresses, telephone and cell numbers
• Title of session, class or workshop
• Abstract submission, describing the session and what attendees will take away from it
• Indicate which version of SharePoint you will be discussing or whether it is a general non –version specific presentation
• Level of session (Introductory, Intermediate or Advanced)
• List of who the session is geared towards (Business Manager, Analyst, Developer, Administrator, Information Worker, Power User, etc.)
• Any prerequisites of the proposed session, such as proficiency or specific hands-on experience.
• Any set-up/technical requirements needed
• Speaker bio
• High resolution digital headshot of speaker.
Please submit your information electronically as an e-mail or Word document to conference management via Geoff Smith
(gsmith@lpenterprises-llc.com) Please note that we reserve the right to edit titles, descriptions and bios to fit our format.
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