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CONFERENCES & EVENTS   |   Sponsorship

2008 Annual Conference
Milwaukee, Wisconsin
Hyatt Regency Milwaukee
September 21-24, 2008

Sponsorship opportunities for NASCIO's 2008 Annual Conference are now open.

NASCIO conferences provide a unique opportunity for corporate members to network with their state government business partners and to discuss the issues facing the information technology field in the public and private sector. These events offer members a break from the many conferences that promote the marketing and sale of products or services through trade shows and exhibitions. Instead, we invite our corporate participants to sit side-by-side with state attendees to discuss trends and build relationships. There is no better place to do this in a non-product-marketing forum. Educational programs are centered on information technology issues that affect the public and private sectors. By bringing together all interested parties, association members can map strategies, develop positions and act responsibly for the benefit of all involved.

The Annual Conference attracts 450 attendees including 35-40 state CIOs. NASCIO conference attendees include some of the highest profile government and corporate technology experts in the nation. In addition to state, federal and local CIOs, and our corporate partners, past NASCIO conference attendees have included governors, state and federal legislators, and other elected and appointed officials.

Sponsorship Levels & Benefits

All NASCIO conference sponsors receive the following mutual benefits:

• The opportunity to submit one thought-leadership piece (white paper, case study, issue brief etc.) for inclusion on a NASCIO Midyear Conference sponsor CD that will be distributed to all conference attendees.
• Recognition by name and logo on NASCIO website
• Recognition by name and logo on all printed material and signage
• One-page advertisement or company profile in Sponsor Booklet
• Shared table-top area to display company literature (12 x 36 inch space)
• Company representatives are identified as a sponsor with badge ribbons

PINNACLE SPONSOR: SOLD OUT
Two Pinnacle Sponsorships are available and will be granted on a first-come, first-served basis. In addition to the mutual sponsor benefits:

• Sponsoring company representative to introduce keynote speaker (5 minutes)
• Company logo on screens during introduction
• Four complimentary registrations, allowed to register a total of 11 attendees
• Four invitations to attend the private Pinnacle & Gold Sponsor/CIO Only event
• One reserved table during lunch
• Company logo placed on customized conference hotel key cards
• Top tier placement of company logo and link on NASCIO website
• Access to preliminary attendee lists

GOLD SPONSOR: $12,000
In addition to the mutual sponsor benefits:

• Two invitations to attend Pinnacle & Gold Sponsor/CIO Only event(s)
• Two complimentary registrations, allowed to register a total of 9 attendees
• Access to preliminary attendee lists

INTERACTIVE TECHNOLOGY SPONSOR: SOLD OUT
Two Interactive Technology Sponsorships are available and will be granted on a first-come, first-served basis. In addition to the mutual sponsor benefits:

• Company logo placed on each interactive question page
• Company logo placed on ARS response control holders
• Sponsors may submit ARS questions to poll attendees regarding technology and leadership trends during select sessions. NASCIO will have final approval on all questions. Number of actual questions used during each session may vary.
• Logo will appear on complete set of ARS slides and responses which are posted to the NASCIO website after the conference
• One complimentary registration, allowed to register a total of 8 attendees
• Access to preliminary attendee lists

SILVER SPONSOR: $6,000
In addition to the mutual sponsor benefits:

• One complimentary registration, allowed to register a total of 6 attendees
• Access to preliminary attendee lists

BRONZE SPONSOR: $3,000
In addition to the mutual sponsor benefits:

• No complimentary registrations, allowed to register up to 4 paying attendees
• Access to one preliminary attendee list

Note: Your firm must be a current corporate member of NASCIO in order to sponsor NASCIO conferences and events including the 2008 Annual Conference. Your firm's corporate membership must be in good standing in order for your sponsorship request to be processed. For additional corporate sponsorship or membership information, or if you have questions about your firm's status, please contact Shawn Karrick at (859) 514-9156.

Payment Information: You will receive a confirmation email once you register online. Payment must be received by August 6, 2008 in order to ensure full sponsorship benefits. NASCIO accepts purchase orders, checks and all major credit cards as payment for sponsorship.

Sponsorship Cancellation Policy: Cancellations between 31 - 45 days prior to conference will receive a refund less 10% of payment. Cancellations 30 days prior or less receive no refund as conference materials will have been printed.

Note: Corporate exhibits are prohibited at NASCIO conferences. Instead, we invite our corporate participants to sit side-by-side with state attendees to discuss trends and build relationships. Conference sponsors are provided shared table-top space for collateral materials.

If you have questions please contact Shawn Karrick, (859) 514-9156 or skarrick@amrms.com.