Saturday, Dec. 1 - Tuesday, Dec. 4 Huntington Convention Center of Cleveland CLEVELAND: ADVANCING ITS RUST BELT RENAISSANCE Over the past 15 years, Cl

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1 SOLUTI ON S C ONFERE NC E Saturday, Dec. 1 - Tuesday, Dec. 4 at the Huntington Convention Center of Cleveland 2018 SPONSORSHIP OPPORTUNITY GUIDE

2 Saturday, Dec. 1 - Tuesday, Dec. 4 Huntington Convention Center of Cleveland CLEVELAND: ADVANCING ITS RUST BELT RENAISSANCE Over the past 15 years, Cleveland and Northeast Ohio have worked hard to reposition the region. Many entities have shifted focus to attract jobs and companies, expand on assets, and build the entrepreneurial ecosystem. We ve emerged as a global leader in healthcare, have a strong financial center, and are growing manufacturing jobs again. We now turn our focus to strengthening technology. ENTER BLOCKCHAIN It s time for Cleveland to address the role technology holds in revitalizing our economy; specifically exploring opportunities in blockchain and developing an effort that would include goals and deliverables. This effort, named Blockland, is a community-wide movement to establish a blockchain ecosystem in Northeast Ohio and put the region at the forefront of blockchain thought leadership. How will we do it? Civic, public, private and non-profit organizations have come together to form ten nodes to develop Cleveland as a significantly relevant technology center focused on blockchain solutions for business and government. FPO 1

3 Saturday, Dec. 1 - Tuesday, Dec. 4 Huntington Convention Center of Cleveland SOLUTIONS: CLEVELAND S INAUGURAL BLOCKCHAIN CONFERENCE Cleveland is open for blockchain business. More than 1,000 business leaders, software developers and entrepreneurs will come together for this solutions-based conference focusing on blockchain technology and its applications. Our content will be centered around industry tracks including banking, finance, insurance, healthcare, government, legal, manufacturing, supply chain logistics, venture capital, and emerging technologies. ILLUMINATE YOUR BRAND Sponsorship packages give your brand exposure to the brightest minds in software development, business, government and entrepreneurship, all looking for solutions to their greatest challenges. Align your company with the many others who see the potential of this disruptive technology and Cleveland s role in leading its acceleration and application across industries and use cases. 2

4 TITLE SPONSORSHIPS CONFERENCE PRESENTING Exclusive - 1 available Presenting sponsors will have a custom package built for maximum exposure pre, during and post conference including, but not limited to: Introduction of keynote speaker Activation at Monday afternoon networking hour Dedicated pre-conference campaign Pre-conference social media takeover Elevated exhibit space/activation station Online advertising pre-conference Prominent logo/brand presence in all digital and print materials Up to 25 complimentary registrations Logo on attendee bag PRE-CONFERENCE PRESENTING Exclusive - 1 available The pre-conference sponsor has an exclusive opportunity to influence content, demonstrate blockchain technology applications and facilitate training to developers during sessions on Saturday, December 1 and Sunday, December 2. Investment includes sponsorship of Saturday evening event/outing Up to 15 complimentary registrations VIP OPENING RECEPTION Exclusive - 1 available This sponsorship opportunity presents an exclusive and unique opportunity to kick-off the conference with a VIP, opening night reception including a welcome from state officials, a dynamic keynote speaker and Cleveland s best food, drink and entertainment. A custom activation designed to maximize exposure and allow for organic networking opportunities will be developed. 3

5 PRECIOUS METAL SPONSORSHIPS Precious Metal sponsors will receive premier exposure and engagement with marketing benefits including, but not limited to: PLATINUM Opportunity to introduce a breakout session Development of a customized conference marketing plan Elevated exhibit space Presence within all conference digital and print materials 15 complimentary registrations Attendee bag stuffer GOLD Opportunity to provide a notebook/pen for a breakout session of choice Exhibit space Presence within all conference digital and print materials 8 complimentary registrations Attendee bag stuffer SILVER Exhibit space Presence within all conference digital and print materials 2 complimentary registrations 4

6 CLEVELAND CONNECTOR SPONSORSHIPS SCHOLARSHIP BENEFACTOR 1 REMAINING This sponsorship supports the registration, via an application process, for the following audiences: Developers Local college/university students Workforce development/support organizations Small, minority-, women-, LGBTQ- and/or veteran-owned businesses Start-up businesses COMMUNITY PARTNER Available to Cleveland-based companies only Cleveland is home to many world-renowned corporations. A community partner supports the deployment of this innovative conference, contributes to Cleveland s workforce development and provides valuable professional development to employees. Benefits include: Recognition within certain conference digital and print materials as a Community Partner Up to 15 complimentary registrations for employees or customers of sponsor 5

7 WINE + DINE SPONSORSHIPS LUNCH SPONSOR SOLD OUT Lunch sponsors will receive prominent logo and brand awareness while receiving recognition for making lunch possible. Up to 2 complimentary registrations for employees or customers of sponsor BEVERAGE STATION SPONSOR SOLD OUT Coffee, tea and water will be flowing and much-needed given a jam-packed agenda, stimulating content and endless networking. The beverage station sponsors will be top of mind for providing a pick-me-up and via marketing exposure to include: Branded coffee sleeves, napkins, tablecloths, signage, etc. Attendee bag stuffer Up to 3 complimentary registrations 6

8 Saturday, Dec. 1 - Tuesday, Dec. 4 at the Huntington Convention Center of Cleveland