2018 AFCEA Defensive Cyber Operations Symposium: Sponsorship Opportunities

Defensive Cyber Operations Symposium Sponsorship Opportunities

Stand Out in the Crowd! If branding, lead generation and market visibility are important to your organization, the marketing and sponsorship opportunities available at the 2018 Defensive Cyber Operations Symposium are exactly what you need. This event attracts over 4,000 cyber security professionals, who want to see the leading industry solutions, and take part in networking and business building opportunities.

Please select from the available sponsorship opportunities below for more detailed information regarding benefits.

Package Sponsorship Opportunities

$1,500 - $17,500

Individual Sponsorship Opportunities

$2,000 - $20,000

Advertising Opportunities

$1,500 - $7,200

Branding Opportunities

$1,000 - $18,000

Platinum Level Sponsorship Reserve Now

Platinum sponsorship is an exclusive opportunity to share the spotlight with defense industry trendsetters, mix with the most influential military, government and industry leaders, and define how the industry perceives your company.

AFCEA Corporate Member $15,000 / Non-Member $17,500

Pre-Event

Company logo on event website with link to corporate homepage
Banner ad on event website with link to corporate homepage
Company name on attendee updates/promotional emails
4 Star upgraded online listing

On-site Marketing

Company logo printed in Show Guide
Full one-page 4-color ad in Show Guide
Technology Preview "Infomercial" shown at general session
Company logo featured in slide presentation at general sessions
Branding on sponsor signage throughout the conventio center
Corporate Commercial (1-2 minutes in length)
Visibility in mobile app under the sponsor icon

Customer, Executive, and Team Experiences

6 Leadership Reception
2 Full Conference registrations
Recognition of one senior corporate representative at a luncheon
20% discount on Exhibit Hall Demo/Business Suites

Thought Leadership

Conference theme relevant white paper or report posted on event website

Gold Level Sponsorship Reserve Now

Gold sponsorship provides an excellent platform for you to elevate awareness, establish leadership, and drive pipeline with a high-traffic Expo presence, and great branding.

AFCEA Corporate Member $8,000 / Non-Member $9,300

Pre-Event

Company logo on event website with link to corporate homepage
Banner ad on event website with link to corporate homepage
Company name on attendee updates/promotional emails
3 Star upgraded online listing

On-Site Marketing

Company logo printed in Show Guide
Company logo featured in slide presentation at general sessions
Branding on sponsor signage throughout the convention center
Visibility in mobile app under the sponsor icon

Customer, Executive, and Team Experiences

4 Leadership Reception Tickets
2 Conference registrations
Recognition of one senior corporate representative at a luncheon
20% discount on Exhibit Hall Demo/Business Suites

Thought Leadership

Posting of company white paper or report on event website

Silver Level Sponsorship Reserve Now

Silver sponsorship is a great way to expand your presence within the industry through networking opportunities, and branding.

AFCEA Corporate Member $4,000 / Non-Member $4,750

Pre-Event

Company logo on event website with link to corporate homepage
Company name on attendee updates/promotional emails
2 Star upgraded online listing

On-Site Marketing

Company logo printed in Show Guide
Company logo featured in slide presentation at General Sessions
Branding on sponsor signage throughout the convention center
Visibility in mobile app under the sponsor icon

Customer, Executive, and Team Experiences

2 Leadership Reception Tickets
1 Conference registration
Recognition of one senior corporate representative at a luncheon
20% discount on Exhibit Hall Demo/Business Suites

Small Business Sponsorship Reserve Now

Small Business sponsorship is a great way to expand your presence within the industry through networking opportunities, and branding.
NOTE: Company must be registered as a Small Business in the SBA CCR database to qualify. Company must be a current AFCEA Corporate Member in good standing at the time of the event with 49 or less full-time employees to qualify for this rate.

AFCEA Corporate Member $1,500

Pre-Event

Company logo on event website with link to corporate homepage
Company name on attendee updates/promotional emails
2 Star upgraded online listing

On-Site Marketing

Company logo printed in Show Guide
Company logo featured in slide presentation at General Sessions
Branding on sponsor signage
Visibility in mobile app under the sponsor icon

Customer, Executive, and Team Experiences

2 Leadership Reception Tickets
1 Conference registration
Recognition of one senior corporate representative at a luncheon
20% discount on Exhibit Hall Demo/Business Suites

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INDIVIDUAL SPONSORSHIP OPPORTUNITIES

LUNCH SPONSORSHIPS - SOLD

$17,500 (member) / $20,000 (non-member)

Over 1,200 government, military, and industry leaders assemble at daily keynote lunches to hear important speeches from prominent leaders from the armed forces and in the cyber security industry. Sponsoring a lunch is a prime opportunity to highlight your company's presence and gain maximum visibility.

INCLUDES PLATINUM SPONSOR BENEFITS, PLUS

Reserved seat for corporate representative at the Lunch Speaker’s VIP table
Corporate Commercial (that you provide) to be played at your sponsored lunch
Company logo on schedule of events
Opportunity to provide giveaways at the lunch (optional)

REGISTRATION SPONSOR - SOLD

$15,000 (member) / $17,500 (non-member)

Everybody goes through the registration process. Increase your visibility by sponsoring pre- and onsite registration

INCLUDES GOLD BENEFITS, PLUS

Company banner ad on the registration confirmation page at the end of each attendee online registration session (5000+ impressions)
Company banner ad at the bottom of every confirmation communication delivered via email (5000+ impressions)
Large sponsor banner (you create the artwork and we produce) hung over the registration area

OFFICIAL MOBILE APP SPONSOR - SOLD

$10,000 (member) / $11,500 (non-member)

The official Defensive Cyber Operations Mobile is an exclusive opportunity for your company to play a part in the attendee experience at the show. Beginning with your company logo and link to your website on the splash screen, the first screen seen by the attendees each time they open the app. Thousands of attendees will have the opportunity to download and use the app prior to, during and after the event. Available to iOS and Android users, the mobile app keeps attendees informed by providing up-to-the-minutes details on the symposium, including the session and speaker schedule, exhibitor and sponsor directory, booth listings, exhibit hall map, social media and much more.

INCLUDES GOLD BENEFITS, PLUS

Your company logo included in email outreaches, reminding attendees to download the app

OFFICIAL SHOW GUIDE SPONSOR - SOLD

$10,000 (member) / $11,500 (non-member)

INCLUDES GOLD SPONSOR BENEFITS

Your company name and booth number will appear on the cover of the show guide, which will be handed out to each attendee at registration. A GREAT way to stand out from the competition at the event!

Includes company name and booth number on Show Guide cover
Includes, one full page ad in the inside cover of the Show Guide

CHARGE AND CONNECT LOUNGE SPONSOR - SOLD

$7,500 (member) / $8,750 (non-member)

(SPONSOR IS RESPONSIBLE FOR ALL COSTS ASSOCIATED WITH SET-UP AND CONSTRUCTION, PLUS INTERNET/ELECTRIC)

The lounge will offer attendees a chance to connect, relax and recharge.

INCLUDES SILVER BENEFITS, PLUS

Sponsor banners/signage in the Charge and Connect lounge

ENGAGEMENT THEATER SUPPORT

$7,500 (member) / $8,750 (non-member)

2 SOLD - 3 Available Reserve Now

Small Business Pricing Available (please inquire)

Station your reps at the theater then welcome the speakers and participants back to your booth for a dialogue!

INCLUDES SILVER BENEFITS, PLUS

Sponsor signage displayed in the theater
Corporate advertising slide on theater screen
Opportunity to introduce all speakers participating in the sessions in the theater

LANYARD SPONSORSHIP - SOLD

$7,500 (member) / $8,750 (non-member)

PLUS COST OF LANYARDS - QUANTITY ESTIMATE – 4,000

INCLUDES SILVER SPONSOR BENEFITS

This highly visible opportunity ensures maximum visibility at the event – your company logo in front of every single attendee. Lanyards to be produced by sponsor to AFCEA specifications.

Includes special recognition in registration area

TOTEBAG SPONSORSHIP - SOLD

$5,000 (member) / $6,000 (non-member)

PLUS COST OF TOTEBAGS - QUANTITY ESTIMATE – 2,000

INCLUDES GOLD BENEFITS

(Sponsor to provide tote bags – AFCEA must approve tote bag before it is produced/shipped to the event)

COFFEE BREAKS - SOLD

$4,000 (member) / $4,750 (non-member)

Provide all conference attendees that much needed mid-morning cup of coffee.

INCLUDES SILVER BENEFITS, PLUS

Company logo on signs and napkins on all break stations
Company logo on schedule of events
Opportunity to provide giveaways at the breaks (optional)

DESSERT BREAKS - SOLD

$4,000 (member) / $4,750 (non-member)

INCLUDES SILVER SPONSOR BENEFITS, PLUS

Company logo on signs and napkins on all break stations
Company logo on schedule of events
Opportunity to provide giveaways at the breaks (optional)

FOCUSED NETWORKING SESSIONS

$3,500 (member) / $3,500 (non-member)

3 SOLD - 1 Available Reserve Now

The Focused Networking Sessions will allow DISA and Industry to come together on mutual topics of interest and will provide an opportunity to build upon the high-level concepts discussed on the plenary stage and technical presentations in the theaters.

What's Included?

Company logo on event website
Company logo on printed show guide
Visibility in Mobile App under the sponsor icon
Branding on sponsor signage at the event and in the session
Corporate rep can introduce the government speaker and help guide the conversation
One (1) full conference registration pass
One (1) ticket to the Speaker/Sponsor Networking Reception

BOOTH CRAWL TECHNOLOGY RECEPTION

$2,000 (member) / $2,300 (non-member)

5 SOLD - 5 Available Reserve Now

Provide some tasty bites or a thirst quencher for attendees in the exhibit hall during the Welcome Reception & Exhibit Hall Grand Opening. Work directly with the Baltimore Convention Center to secure your preferred beverage or food item to be featured at your booth. All costs associated with catering at the event are solely the responsibility of the sponsor.

What's Included?

Company logo on event website with a hyperlink to the corporate homepage
Company name on attendee updates/promotional emails
An onsite flyer will be handed out to attendees, will include your company name and booth number
Special “Booth Crawl” signage displayed at your booth
A “Booth Crawl” sponsor specific page in the Show Guide, listing your company name and booth number
Branding on signage
Company logo featured in slide presentation at general sessions

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PRINT & DIGITAL ADVERTISING OPPORTUNITIES

EMAIL BLAST “SPONSOR HIGHLIGHT” SOLD

$1,500 (member) / $1,725 (non-member)

An email blast is a great way to get your company name out there ahead of time to your customers! The email blast will include your company logo, booth number and 2-3 sentences about your company in the “Sponsor Highlight” section of one of our event promotional emails. Deadlines apply based on when our emails are scheduled to be sent so act soon so we can include you.

SIGNAL SHOW DAILY SPONSORSHIP

$5,040 (member) / $7,200 (non-member)

EXCLUSIVE Reserve Now

Reach show attendees each day with the Show Daily email that highlights each day of the event
Dedicated section for thought leadership with a link to your website
Company logo on event website under list of sponsors
Lead generation from attendees that click on your content within the email

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BALTIMORE CONVENTION CENTER BRANDING OPPORTUNITIES

Purchase Branding Opportunities Here