Thank you for your interest in sponsoring our 2008 Out & Equal Workplace Summit to be held at the Austin Convention Center, September 10-13, 2008. We look forward to working with you over this year.
Download the complete Sponsorship Opportunities brochure.
Bonus Opportunity
Companies that commit to sponsorship and send payment by March 31, 2008, will receive one (1) additional three-day complimentary registration to the Summit.
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Online sponsor registration is available at Online 2008 Sponsor Registration
First week of January 2008
You will receive the 2008 Sponsorship Brochure and other supportive collateral
Within one week of your online sponsor registration
You will receive comprehensive information to plan your participation—a list of deadlines, shipping timeline, guidelines for exhibition hall and bag inserts, and other items that you have asked for in one document.
Why Should You Sponsor the 2008
Out & Equal Workplace Summit?
We have sought input and have done research regarding the value of a Summit sponsorship, and we want to share some of our findings from results of the 2007 Summit Attendee evaluation:
- Attendees employed by corporations with 5,000 or more employees accounted for 90%, and the next largest group was 7% from non-profits.
- Some 30% of the attendees were employed at a Manager level, 23% as a team leader; 2% general manager/managing director, 2% CEO/president, and 1% were Vice Presidents.
- Household income level is $150,000 or more for 26%, and $100,000 to $149,999 for 35% of 2007 attendees.
- The educational level was 35% with a graduate or professional degree, and 47% with a bachelor's degree.
- Attendance loyalty is approximately 80%.
We want you to understand the value you are getting for your investment.
As always, please call or email either Jed Herman at (415) 694-6508 or Susan Willm at (415) 694-6511 with any questions or concerns regarding sponsorship for 2008. We value your friendship as well as your support.
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Gold Level
$40,000
- Gold Sponsor branding and company logo on all Summit materials, Official Summit Sponsor Page, and Out & Equal homepage with link to company's website
- Gold Sponsor branding and company logo rotation on ballroom screens prior to all Plenary sessions
- Full-page color ad in program book
- Promotional item placed in attendee bags
- Standard booth (8' x 10') in Exhibition Hall
- Four complimentary Summit registrations
Register Online
Silver Level
$15,000
- Silver Sponsor branding and company logo on all Summit materials, Official Summit Sponsor Page, and Out & Equal homepage with link to company website
- Silver Sponsor branding and company logo rotation on ballroom screens prior to all plenaries
- Half-page color ad in program book
- Promotional item placed in attendee bags
- Standard booth (8' x 10') in Exhibition Hall
- Two complimentary Summit registrations
Register Online
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(all of the following sponsorships build upon a gold partnership; sponsorship levels include the $40,000 gold sponsor level)
Featured Session Host (approx 7)
$50,000
($10,000 + $40,000 Gold Level Sponsor)
- Host sponsor for one Featured Session, scheduled during each workshop slot; Out & Equal Staff plan the sessions, but selection of sponsored session allowed first-come/first-choice
- Podium welcome by company representative, upfront seating during hosted session, and promotional item (to be provided by company) placed on tables
- "Featured Session Sponsor" branding and company logo outside of meeting room, and rotating on large ballroom screens at ballroom events
- Company logo on all Summit materials, Official Summit Sponsor Page, and Out & Equal homepage with link to company's website
- Full-page color ad in program book
- Promotional item or insert (to be provided by company) placed in attendee bags
- Deluxe (10' x 10') booth in Exhibition Hall
- A total of five complimentary summit registrations
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Program Book Sponsor (Exclusive)
$50,000
($10,000 + $40,000 Gold Level Sponsor)
- Full-page ad on back cover of Program Book
- Gold Level Sponsor benefits
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Exhibition Hall Sponsor (Exclusive)
$50,000
($10,000 + Gold Level Sponsor)
- Exhibition Hall entrance branding
- Deluxe Booth in Exhibition Hall
- Gold Level Sponsor benefits
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Luncheon Host (2-3)
$50,000-$60,000
($10,000-$20,000 + $40,000 Gold Level Sponsor)
Women's Luncheon, HR Professionals and potential 3rd TBD; call to negotiate.
- Branding on signage
- Company representative welcome
- Gold Level Sponsor benefits
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Reception Host (multiple, including Welcome Reception)
$50,000-60,000
($10,000-$20,000 + $40,000 Gold Level Sponsor)
Number is limited and depends on available time and space; themes/topics TBD; call to negotiate.
- Company representative welcome
- Promotional item distributed at event
- Gold Level Sponsor benefits
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Nametag Lanyard (Exclusive)
$60,000
($20,000 + $40,000 Gold Level Sponsor)
- Lanyards (purchased by sponsor with Out & Equal approval) with company logo
- Gold Level Sponsor benefits
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Wednesday Seminars Host (Exclusive)
$60,000
($20,000 + $40,000 Gold Level Sponsor)
- Host of all Wednesday Seminars, including opening breakfast
- Branding on signage
- Welcome by company representative at opening
- Gold Level Sponsor benefits
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Plenary Sponsor (3-4)
$75,000
($35,000 + Gold Level Sponsor)
- Host sponsor for a plenary, podium welcome by company representative, front row seating during hosted plenary session and promotional item (to be provided by company) placed on tables
- Company photo with keynote speaker
- "Plenary Sponsor" branding and company logo rotating on large ballroom screens listed first during hosted plenary, and prominently at other ballroom events
- "Plenary Sponsor" branding and company logo on Summit materials, Official Summit Sponsor Page, and Out & Equal home page with link to company's website
- Full-page color ad with preferred placement in program book
- Promotional item or insert placed in attendee bags (to be provided by company)
- Preferred placement Deluxe (10' x 10') booth in Exhibition Hall
- A total of seven complimentary summit registrations
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Gala Awards Evening Sponsor (Exclusive)
$115,000
($75,000 + $40,000 Gold Level Sponsor)
- Host Sponsor for Gala Awards Evening, signage at Silent Auction, podium welcome by company representative at Dinner, front row seating during dinner and promotional item (to be provided by company) on tables
- Exclusive branding and full-page color ad in Gala Awards Dinner program
- Prominent placement of "Gala Awards Evening Sponsor" branding and company logo rotating on large ballroom screens during Gala Awards Dinner, and prominently at all other ballroom events
- Exclusive and distinctive "Gala Awards Evening Sponsor" branding and company logo on all Summit materials, Official Summit Sponsor Page, and Out & Equal home page with link to company's website
- Promotional item or insert placed in attendee bags (provided by company)
- Full-page color ad with preferred placement in Summit program book, and half-page ad in pre-Summit Out & Equal newsletter
- Preferred placement Deluxe booth (10' x 10') in Exhibition Hall
- A total of nine complimentary Summit registrations
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2008 Presenting Sponsor (Exclusive)
$150,000
($110,000 + $40,000 Gold Level Sponsor)
- Year-long "2008 Presenting Sponsor" branding (January thru December 2008) with company logo and link on the Out & Equal website and logo in each newsletter, as well as exclusive and distinctive "2008 Presenting Sponsor" branding and logo in all Summit materials, publicity (brochures, press releases, and ads in national and local publications, etc.), and on Official Summit Sponsor Page
- Recognized sponsor of the Summit Kickoff in Austin, Texas, in May 2008, including a speaker opportunity, signage and branding
- Host of the Opening Plenary at the 2008 Out & Equal Workplace Summit, including a podium welcome by a company representative, promotional item (to be provided by company) placement on tables, and company photo with keynote speaker
- Co-sponsor Executive Reception with Out & Equal
- Logo on Summit attendee bags and a promotional item in the bag (provided by company)
- Prominent placement of "2008 Presenting Sponsor" branding and company logo rotating on large ballroom screens
- Front row seating at Opening Plenary and Gala Awards Dinner
- Two-page color ad spread in program book inside front cover, and one-page ad in pre-Summit Out & Equal newsletter
- Two preferred placement Deluxe booths (10' x 10') in Exhibition Hall
- A total of eleven complimentary Summit registrations
- One complimentary Building Bridges diversity training
- Banner ad or logo with link to website on Summit Daily Bulletins hosted on website and emailed to all Summit participants
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Friend Level $5,000
Available only to 501(c)(3) nonprofit organizations.
- Friend Sponsor branding and company logo on Official Summit Sponsor Page
- Quarter-page color ad in program book
- Two promotional items placed at Exhibition Hall literature table
- One complimentary Summit registration
- Promotion item placed in attendee bags
Register Online
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Stand-Alone Items
Provided to organizations that choose not to sponsor the entire Summit on an as-available basis
- Exhibition Hall booth: $5,000
- Program Book Ads:
- Full Page - $4,000
- Half Page - $2,500
- Quarter Page - $1,750
- Promotional item for attendee bags: $3,000
To purchase standalone items, sign up online.
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