2013 CalGIS Sponsor Opportunities

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CalGIS 2013- 19th Annual California GIS Conference

April 15-17, 2013

Westin Long Beach

Only a few booth spaces left! Don't delay!

This conference is intended for those who use spatial information or are in the spatial information field. It is a great conference for GIS professionals to network with others in California and learn about new techniques, skills and innovative products that are available to get the job done. We expect 300 – 400 GIS users from all regions of the state.
 
Because you provide products and services for all facets of the GIS field, the CalGIS conference is the place to show off what you have to offer.  Our attendees come from every sector of GIS and related fields, including federal/state/local government agencies, GIS service providers, and end users of software, data and applications.

Please consider becoming a sponsor. We have sponsorship levels of Gold ($3,500), Silver ($2,000) and Bronze ($1,000).

We look forward to seeing you at our conference! Follow us on Twitter for sponsor updates!  http://twitter.com/CalGIS_Sponsors

Sponsor Opportunities

WHY SPONSOR?
You are cordially invited to join the California GIS Community for the 19th Annual CalGIS Conference! CalGIS 2013 will take place April 15-17, 2013 at the Westin Long Beach. Our theme “Pathways to California's Future” offers sponsors an unparalleled opportunity to connect with attendees.   

The CalGIS Conference is the only GIS conference about California and for California.

CalGIS offers three levels of sponsorship to ensure all companies can participate in this one-of-a-kind event. Booth space is limited and will be assigned based upon the order that sponsorship payment is received. To make the most of your benefits, please return your sponsorship contract right away! Exhibit booths will be provided with pipe & drape, one 3’ x 6’ table and two chairs. Once your contract has been received, you will be sent exhibitor information regarding shipping, décor, etc.

CalGIS Gold Sponsor - $3,500 - Esri

• 2 booth spaces (10’ x 20’)  
• Prime exhibitor booth location
• Company logo on conference mailers/announcements
• Company logo and link on conference website
• Company name and/or logo in the Conference Program
• All marketing materials will list your organization as a Gold Level Sponsor
• 4 full registrations to the Conference (includes meals/sessions)
• 100 word description and logo in Conference program
• 1 Conference Tote Bag Insert
• Pre-conference attendee list
• Post-conference attendee list
• 2 Hour Gold Sponsor Session opportunity on 2nd day of conference

CalGIS Silver Sponsor - $2,000   Dudek, Hewlett-Packard

• 1 booth space (10’x10’)   
• Prime booth location
• Company name on conference mailers/announcements
• Company logo and link on conference website
• Company name listed in the Conference Program
• All marketing materials will list your organization as Silver Level Sponsor
• 3 full registrations to the Conference (includes meals/sessions)
• 75 word description in Conference program
• Post-conference attendee list

CalGIS Bronze Sponsor -  $1,000  - Vestra, USA Imaging, Inc., Valtus Imagery Services, Latitude Geographics Group Ltd., Photo Science, Psomas, Electronic Data Solutions, CAD Masters, Inc., RBF Consulting, a Company of Michael Baker Corporation, Eagle Aerial Imaging, Cityworks-Azteca Systems, Geographic Technologies Group, Inc., SAIC, California Surveying & Drafting Supply, Allen Instruments & Supplies, Digital Map Products, Intergraph, Pictometry, Cyclomedia

• 1 (10’x10’) booth space
• Company name and link on conference website
• Company name listed in the Conference Program
• All marketing materials will list your organization as Bronze Level Sponsor
• 2 full registrations to the Conference (includes meals/sessions)
• 50 word description in Conference program

State/Education Non-Profit Sponsor - $800 - University of California Riverside, California State University Fullerton, California Land Surveyors Association, California State University, Long Beach, University of Redlands

• 1 (10’x10’) booth space
• Organization name and link on conference website
• Organization name listed in the Conference Program
• All marketing materials will list your organization as a Conference Sponsor
• 2 full registrations to the Conference (includes meals/sessions)
• 50 word description in Conference program

Other Sponsorship Opportunities

• Company name/logo on conference tote bag: $250 (6 spaces available)
• Bag Insert promotional item /flyer (8.5x11 maximum size): $250 (Gold Sponsors already receive this)
• Refreshment Breaks: $500 each
• Monday Evening Networking Event: $2,000 for sole sponsor/Co-Sponsor: $1,000
• Tuesday Lunch: $3,000
• Tuesday Evening Social Event: $2,000 for sole sponsor/Co-Sponsor: $1,000
• Wednesday Awards Breakfast: $2,000
• Wednesday Evening Networking Event: $2,000 for sole sponsor/Co-Sponsor: $1,000
• Lanyard Sponsor:  $250 (you provide the lanyards with your logo)
  Lanyard Sponsor - NV5

Advertising Space in Conference Program: (Due by Monday, March 4, 2013. Files should be high resolution 300dpi, PDF or EPS)

Full page Ad (8.5”x11”) $750                  Quarter page Ad (3.75”x4.5”) $250

Half page Ad (5.5”x8.5”) $500                 Business card size Ad (8.5”x11”) $150

 Reserve Your Sponsorship Today - Download Application & Contract

Exhibit Hall Schedule

Enjoy unparalleled access to CalGIS attendees! The exhibition is adjacent to the general session meeting room where the keynote and general sessions will take place and where the meal functions will occur. You will have ample opportunities to connect with the participants. Exhibitors will be at the center of everything!

The exhibit hall schedule was designed with the exhibitor in mind, with events taking place to draw the attendee into the exhibit hall frequently. Note the Dedicated Exhibit Hall Hours with no competing educational sessions!

Monday, April 15, 2013

11:00 AM – 4:30 PM   Exhibit Installation
Preconference courses, workshops, meetings & tours
Evening Networking Event

Tuesday, April 16, 2013

8:00 AM – 9:30 AM   Exhibit Installation
10:00 AM –   6:30 PM    Exhibit Hall Hours
10:00 AM – 10:30 AM    Break in Exhibit Hall
12:00 PM –    1:30 PM   Luncheon and Dedicated Exhibit Hours
  3:00 PM –    5:00 PM   Ignite Session
  5:00 PM –    6:30 PM   Networking Reception in Exhibit Hall

Wednesday, April 17, 2013
10:00 AM –   1:30 PM   Exhibit Hall Hours
10:00 AM – 11:00 AM   Networking Break & Poster Session in Exhibit Hall
12:00 PM –    1:30 PM  Lunch & Dedicated Exhibit Hours
 1:30 PM –     5:00 PM  Exhibit Dismantle

CalGIS 2013 Floorplan (click here)

Booth Space Reserved

For more information contact:
Emily Sin – Sponsor Chair

Conference Management:
Wendy Nelson or Patricia Francis
(847) 824-6300

Don't delay - reserve your sponsorship today! 

 Reserve Your Sponsorship Today - Download Application & Contract

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