ESC Chicago 2011 Sales Opportunities

Exclusive Branding Opportunities

  • Conference Attendee Bags: Exclusive
    Your company logo will be carried all over the event and back to the office by hundreds of attendees. Distributed to conference attendees, press, and speakers, these bags carry essential educational materials and are used well beyond the event. Each sponsor will have the opportunity to insert a one-page sheet or CD-ROM into the bag. Bag produced by sponsor. The bag must include the ESC Chicago logo. ESC must approve bag prior to production.
    INVESTMENT: $ 10,000 + Production Costs
  • ESC Track Sponsorship
    One sponsor per track. See list of ESC Chicago tracks here.
    Track sponsors will receive:
    - Signage in front of classroom including sponsor logo (ESC to produce)
    - Sponsor produced placed on table in the session room
    - Logo on the Track Description web page
    - Post-Event: Ability to send one direct email piece (via ESC’s mail house Merit Direct) post-conference to attendees of the particular track. In addition, sponsors can send one email (via ESC) to attendees of the track who have opted-in to receive 3rd party emails.
    INVESTMENT: $3,000 / Track
  • Exhibits Bag
    This bag is free to all attendees and can feature your logo (and booth number). Bags will be placed near the ESC exhibit floor entrance for easy attendee pick-up. Sponsor will produce bag and ESC will place bags on tree-stands on exhibit floor. ESC Management must approve bag and artwork prior to production.
    INVESTMENT: $4,000 + Production Fees
  • Onsite Registration Sponsorship: Exclusive
    A unique opportunity to sponsor one of the highest visibility areas at ESC, Onsite Registration is the first point of contact for all attendees. Not only is your corporate logo and messaging prominently displayed during the official hours of attendee registration, it continues to gain exposure throughout the dura¬tion of the show.
    Sponsorship includes the following:
    - Self Registration backsplash panels with sponsor logo
    - Company logo as screen saver at registration computers
    - Conference attendee bag insert
    - Banner in the registration area
    - 5’x10’ Floor Graphic in registration area
    INVESTMENT: $ 20,000
  • Online Registration Sponsorship: Exclusive
    An opportunity exists for one exclusive sponsor to have a banner on the registration page. Banner will stay on the registration page, until the week of the show.
    INVESTMENT: $10,000
  • Teardown Sponsorship
    Pre-Event
    - Promotion on event website
    - Sponsor logo on the Teardown web page
    - Promotion in attendee prospect emails
    - Ability for the sponsor to send one HTML/text email (via ESC) to those interested in attending the Teardown
    Onsite:
    - Sponsor-produced banner display in the background during the Teardown
    - Ability for one give-away during Teardown (sponsor responsibility to deliver the give-away and subject to approval by ESC)
    - Sponsor logo (shared) on onsite signage
    - Sponsor logo on Teardown, sponsor page in Event Guide
    - 5 minute introduction speech before the Teardown
    (Teardown product subject to approval by ESC)
    One Exclusive Sponsorship for each Teardown: $10,000 Each

Stand Out From the Competition

  • Aisle Signs: Limited to 3
    Hang a full-color sign with artwork right below the prominent signs in each aisle. These signs help attendees navigate the exhibit floor and serve as an impressive branding opportunity. Sponsors provide print-ready artwork and ESC to produce and install.
    INVESTMENT: $5,000 Each
  • Conference Bag Insert
    Reach all ESC Chicago conference attendees, speakers and press with an insert in the exclusive conference attendee bag. You can insert one 8.5’’ x 11’’ single sheet/folded piece or a CD-ROM. Sponsors responsible to produce and ship insert to event by deadline
    INVESTMENT: $ 2,500
  • Floor Graphics - on the Expo Floor: Exclusive
    One 5’ x10’ Floor graphic opportunity is available on the ESC exhibit floor. Sponsor to produce artwork and deliver to ESC by deadline. ESC will produce and install.
    INVESTMENT: $12,000
  • Meter Boards: Limited
    Build brand awareness, promote your services and products and drive traffic by sponsoring meter boards. Sponsor provides print-ready artwork and ESC will produce and install.
    INVESTMENT: $4,000 / One, Single-Sided
  • Exhibits Floor Reception
    Host a food station from your booth during the kickoff party on the exhibit floor on the event’s opening night. Several food and beverage options are available. Sponsorship will be highlighted on website, on onsite signage, and in the Event Guide.
    INVESTMENT: From $4,000

Sponsor a Networking Break

  • Coffee Breaks
    Your logo appears on napkins and table signage, ensuring that conference attendees know who provided coffee and tea during the break. The sponsorship will be listed onsite signage and in the Event Guide.
    INVESTMENT: $4,000 / Per Break
  • Meeting Room (both days of expo)
    GEM/Breakout styled meeting rooms come standard with table, 4 chairs, and 500 watts electricity. Sponsor responsible for ordering internet and food & beverage directly with respective vendors at their own expense. Meeting rooms are only available for use during published exhibit hall hours.
    INVESTMENT: $5,000 for primary exhibitors / $8,000 for non-exhibitors

Educate a Target Audience on Your Product/Services

  • Sponsored Training: Limited
    Choose from either a full day or a 60 minute session. Act fast as space is limited!
    Sponsored Seminars
    This is your opportunity to host a full day of training at ESC Chicago. We provide the space and you can format and schedule the program to suit your needs. Your material will be integrated into our program offerings and promoted alongside event content, ensuring reach into the best audience in the embedded space.
    Sponsored Sessions
    Sponsored sessions are intended as a platform for in-depth, high value education providing sponsors an opportunity to deliver product-specific training in a format that conference attendees value.
    Following the format of the technical program sessions at the Embedded Systems Conference, Sponsored Sessions are 60 minutes in length, (1–2 presenters in a lecture format). Sponsored Sessions are offered alongside the conference’s technical sessions in parallel time slots, making it easy for conference attendees and exhibits-only attendees alike to attend.
    INVESTMENT: $ 5,000 / 60 minute session, $15,000 / full day sponsored seminar
  • Event Guide Ads
    Advertise in the Event Guide and your ad will be seen by attendees, speakers and media onsite.
    INVESTMENT:$ 2,500 / Full page ad

For more information on onsite awareness, contact Sean Raman at: sean.raman@ubm.com or Ph: (415) 947-6622.