TECH TITANS + CUTTING EDGE STARTUPS

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2 TECH TITANS + CUTTING EDGE STARTUPS ONE AMAZING CONFERENCE The Consumer Technology Association (CTA) and Tech.Co are joining forces to host a unique combined conference where the biggest names in tech meet the cutting edge of the startup world. INNOVATE! CTA will bring together the most innovative global technology leaders to network, learn, and envision the future of technology and business. CELEBRATE Tech.Co will bring together hundreds of startup founders from coastto-coast and beyond. Startup teams network, learn, showcase, and compete for gold and glory while learning from global leaders. Don t miss out on meeting and engaging with leaders from tech giants and the best emerging companies. Get the best of both worlds! Celebrate innovation with us on September by becoming a sponsor.

3 THE SPECIFICS WHEN: September 20-22, 2016 WHERE: San Jose, CA Fairmont Hotel and surrounds. WHAT: A 3-Day Global Conference: Celebrating Technology, Innovation & Entrepreneurship, with a Global Startup Competition featuring 50+ startups. WHO: The hottest early stage startups, investors, startup coaches, entrepreneurs, industry thought leaders, developers and technology innovators. WOW!: Keynotes, Epic Office Hours, Mentor Sessions, Pitch Practice, Parties, Panels, Workshops, Excursions and MORE.

4 AUDIENCE TECH.CO AUDIENCE Women 38% Men 62% Decision Makers: 74% C-Level, Management, Entrepreneurs. U.S. 80% International 20% CTA MEMBERS Women 20% Men 80% Decision Makers: 44% C-Level, Management, Entrepreneurs. U.S. 96% International 4% Age % Tech-savvy audience seeking opportunities, learning and networking 100%

5 WHAT S DIFFERENT 3 day journey where attendees will learn, discover and engage directly with advisors, coaches, investors and more industry experts. Attendees from the world s leading technology brands and the best emerging startups. Participants will enjoy workshops, mentor sessions, pitch practice and hear from industry leaders about the hottest trends in tech. Finals of the 2016 Global Startup Competition. Several winners will receive prizes, awards and a chance to join a top accelerator program in the U.S. Epic Office Hours, Mentor Sessions, Excursions. Llamas!

6 NETWORKING FUN & ENGAGING EXPERIENCES STARTUP SHOWCASE EXCURSIONS WORKSHOPS EPIC OFFICE HOURS PANELS KEYNOTES

7 HOW TO PARTICIPATE Attend! Join us as a mentor, judge, coach, workshop leader or speaker. Become a sponsor. Pledge a cash prize, product, investment or highly coveted spot in your accelerator that will go to a winning startup, or a startup of your choice from over 50 finalists. Create an attendee experience.

8 PAST SPEAKER COMPANIES & THOUGHT LEADERS PAST SPEAKERS & SPONSORS STEVE CASE CEO, Revolut ion DAVID POGUE Host of NOVA ScienceNow / Yahoo Tech Columnist ROBIN CHASE Co-Founder, ZipCar TRAVIS KALANICK CEO & Co-Founder, Uber MELODY McCLOSKEY Founder, Styleseat DICK COSTOLO CEO, Twitter MATT MULLENWEG Founder, Wordpress NOLAN BUSHNELL Tech Pioneer Entrepreneur & Scientist JERMAINE DUPRI CEO, So So Def Records / Global 14

9 BRAND ACTIVATIONS We will leverage every opportunity at Innovate! and Celebrate 2016 to build or reinforce your brand. Our highly engaged tech audience represents the best of the innovators, makers, builders and designers of today and tomorrow. This is a chance to put your solution in their hands. Custom Activations Promotion across the Tech.Co Network Event Signage Introductions Social Promotion Shout-outs VIP Reception Exhibit Space Free Passes /Content Sponsor packages vary.

10 SPONSOR OPTIONS SPONSORSHIP & VIP Hospitality Lounge Tweet Wall Video Coverage Conference Bag T-Shirts/Swag Competition Prizes Startup Mixology (book) Custom EVENTS VIP Reception Welcome Party Sponsor Competition Title Sponsor Competition Supporting Sponsor Competition Stage Sponsor Lunch Sponsor Closing Party Sponsor DAVID POGUE Personal technology columnist for Yahoo Tech; Tech correspondent for CBS News Sunday Morning; Columnist for Scientific American and former technology columnist for The New York Times; Host of NOVA ScienceNow on PBS, and host of various NOVA specials. GIVEAWAYS Conference Bag Startup Mixology (book) T-Shirts/Swag Competition Prizes Speaker Gifts Custom ATTENDEE EXPERIENCE Charging Stations & WiFi Conference App Excurs ions Lanyard Photo Booth

11 STARTUP COMPETITION Every year we embark on a journey to tell stories and celebrate entrepreneurs from around the world. At Innovate! and Celebrate 2016 we also set our sights on naming Tech.Co s Startup of the Year

12 STARTUPS FROM AROUND THE WORLD Tech.Co receives thousands of startup applications from around the world. After several rounds of judging, we have selected the top startups to compete in the finals at Innovate! and Celebrate 2016 in San Jose.

13 Ready to celebrate with entrepreneurs, startups, investors and industry leaders? Let's get started! West Coast Frank Gruber Cofounder, CEO Tel: East Coast Ezequiel Williams Business Development Tel: