JOIN US AT THE MIDWEST'S PREMIER GOVERNMENT IT EVENT! DECEMBER 4-6, 2018 SAINT PAUL RIVERCENTRE EXHIBITOR & SPONSOR PROSPECTUS REGISTER TODAY! Hosted by Register now to get your top sponsorship choice and best booth location! Booths assigned on a first-come first-served basis, and all 2018 sponsors have first right of refusal for 2019. For more information or to discuss the opportunities that are best for you, contact Terri Swanson, tswanson@mngts.org or 952-885-4323.
2018 Government IT Symposium LONGEST-RUNNING AND LARGEST REGIONAL GOVERNMENT IT EVENT In 1981, a team of government IT professionals broke new ground when they launched Minnesota s first annual Government IT Symposium. Today, that tradition is stronger than ever! Now in its 37th year, the Government IT Symposium is the region s longest-running and biggest government IT conference, hosting more than 900 government professionals from state, county and local government offices in Minnesota and surrounding states, "Cisco has been a sponsor of the as well as 80 vendors from around the country. The MN Government IT Symposium for Symposium explores how using IT innovation, integration over 10 years. We have found this and intelligence can be used in support of the public is to be the most effective event in good. It's also where companies and organizations who Minnesota for reaching our public provide resources to government agencies share their sector customers." new services, products and innovations through an elite - Bill Bleckwehl, Account Manager, Cisco sponsorship program or exhibition booth. HERE'S WHO ATTENDS THE GOVERNMENT IT SYMPOSIUM 2017 ATTENDEES (FROM LARGEST TO SMALLEST) Executives/Managers Security professionals Tech Support Project Managers Business Analysts Network Engineers/Admins ATTENDEES COME FROM: State Government County Government/Regional Government City Government Colleges & Universities 2017 SPONSORS Diamond IBM Platinum Check Point Software Techologies, Insight/Commvault Gold Amazon Web Services, Cisco, Collier IT, Dell, Deloitte Consulting, Granicus, Microsoft, Reduxio Systems, Tierney Brothers Other Sponsors - Atomic Data, CORE BTS, Lenovo, Navalogic/Cylance, North Highland, Now Micro, PCs for People, Mitchell Hamline, Red Hat, Service Now, Sirius Computer Solutions, TSG Server & Storage
POSITION YOUR ORGANIZATION AS A LEADER AND INFLUENCER! When you sponsor the Government IT Symposium, you join an exclusive group of sponsors. You gain access to engaged attendees, a wide-reaching online community and an influential network of other dedicated sponsors and partners. DIAMOND SOLD PLATINUM 3 available GOLD 8 available $20,000 $15,000 $10,000 Premier exhibit location Double size 8 x 20 booth for TWO days close to registration Presentation opportunities! 5-minute video Three 1-hour sponsored workshop sessions 1-hour lunch presentation 3 registrations to attend all Symposium events, and 4 booth-only passes Top billing on: Symposium website and pre-event marketing Large screens prior to Keynote session Exclusive-branded banner in Central Corridor 2 push notifications through conference app during event (1/day) (2 before and 2 during event) Full-page ad in program Splash ad in conference app Access to pre- and postevent participant opt-in list Double size 8 x 20 booth at premier location for TWO days! Presentation opportunity! One of only four 1-hour lunch presentations 3 registrations to attend all Symposium events and 4 booth-only passes Logo on Symposium website and pre-event marketing Company name or logo displayed on large screens prior to Keynote session Shared banner and signage in Central Corridor 1 push notification through conference app during event (1 before and 1 during event) Half-page ad in program Access to pre- and postevent attendee opt-in list 8 x 10 booth in Gold Section for TWO days! Presentation opportunity! 1-hour sponsored workshop session 2 registrations to attend all Symposium events and 2 booth-only passes and pre-event marketing Company name or logo displayed on large screens prior to Keynote session Shared banner and signage in Central Corridor (1 during event) Quarter-page ad in program Access to pre- and postevent attendee opt-in list The MN Government IT Symposium continues to be an incredibly important show for us year after year. It is unique in that it s the only opportunity to connect with so many of our key clients at the same event." - Derek Burns, Chief Marketing Officer, Tierney Brothers
RAISE YOUR BRAND AWARENESS MIX & MATCH A-LA-CARTE SPONSOR BRANDING BENEFITS Maximize your exposure by becoming a Ruby, Emerald or Sapphire Sponsor. (The more a la carte items you invest in, the more benefits you'll receive.) $15,000* RUBY SPONSOR 3 comp registrations & 4 exhibit-only passes & pre-event marketing emails Shared signage at event 1 push notification (1 before, 1 during) program and online directory Access to post-event attendee opt-in list $10,000-14,999* EMERALD SPONSOR 2 comp registrations & 2 exhibit-only passes & pre-event marketing emails Shared signage at event (1 during event) program and online directory Access to post-event attendee opt-in list $5,000-9,999* SAPPHIRE SPONSOR 2 exhibit-only passes Shared signage at event Access to post-event attendee opt-in list A-LA-CARTE OPPORTUNITIES Make the most of your investment by tailoring your sponsorship to your organization's goals. Whether it is being recognized as a knowledge partner, brand awareness or lead generation, the Government IT Symposium offers a range of exposure levels and a menu of a-la-carte options. Be A Host Awards Reception $3,500 Digital Lounge $3,500 Conference Breakfast $3,500 Breaks $3.500 Wi-Fi $3,500 Go & Give Charity Game $3,500 Share Your Brand Conference App $5,500 Attendee Bags $5,500 Notepads $5,500 Lanyards $5,500 Exhibit Yourself** EXHIBIT YOURSELF Central Corridor 2 days Early bird $6,500 ($7,000) 7 available Premium Exhibit Hall 1 day Early bird $4,750 ($5,000) 10 available Exhibit Hall 1 day Early bird $1,800 ($2,000) Nonprofit Exhibit Hall 1 day Early bird $900 ($1,000) Introduce Your Organization Case-Study Session 15 min live presentation $5,000 Tech Jam 2 min video, plus branding $5,000 Opening Lunch 2 min video, plus branding $5,000 Leadership Breakfast 2 min video, plus branding $5,000 Give the Gift of Attendance by Paying Someone s Way! $1,000 Sponsor two people to attend the conference for two days. Recognized at event, website & scholarship ribbon. *Add your total investment to determine your sponsorship level. **Exhibit-only participation does not include above branding benefits. All sponsors & exhibitors will be listed in the conference app, and will have access to the post-event conference list.
2018 IT SYMPOSIUM CONFERENCE AGENDA TUESDAY, DECEMBER 4, 2018 8:30am-4:15pm Half and Full Day Pre-Conference Sessions WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 5, 2018 8:30am-9:30am 9:30am-9:45am 9:45am-10:45am 10:45am-11:00am 11:00am-12:00pm 12:00pm-12:45pm 12:45pm-1:45pm 1:45pm-2:00pm 2:00pm-3:30pm 3:30pm-4:00pm 4:30pm-5:30pm Opening & Keynote Speaker: Dr. Dale Henry Lunch 90-minute Breakout Sessions New this year: Interactive Sessions State of Government IT Forum & Golden GOVIT Awards Ceremony Reception with Exhibitors and Sponsors THURSDAY, DECEMBER 6, 2018 8:30am-9:30am 9:30am-9:45am 9:45am-11:15am 11:15am-11:30am 11:30am-12:00pm 12:00pm-1:15pm 1:15pm-1:30pm 1:30pm-2:30pm 90-minute Breakout Sessions Pecha Kucha Session Grab your Box Lunch and head to one of the four Sponsored Lunch Sessions!* Closing Endnote: Michael Gold & The Jazz Impact *See platinum sponsorship for information on presenting a sponsored session. We have been exhibiting at the Government IT Symposium for over 15 years because we can't find a better place to speak with so many IT Professionals from the state, local and education sectors. This continuity has afforded us the ability to establish long-lasting relationships as well as the opportunity to build many new ones with IT professionals from these organizations" - Marty Ward, TSG Server and Storage BOOK YOUR SPONSORSHIP OPPORTUNITIES TODAY! Increase the visibility of your organization with hundreds of government IT leaders. The more you invest, the more visibility and sponsor benefits you receive. Work with us to craft a unique package to fit your sponsorship goals and budget. Book early to maximize your benefits. Contact Tswanson@mngts.org or 952-885-4323 for more information. REGISTER HERE!
DEADLINES We start promoting the Government IT Symposium in early June. To take advantage of all the branding opportunities available to you, please be sure to submit your registration as soon as possible. Final deadlines are listed below. Company listing for conference app. Session registration/write up for Diamond, Platinum and Gold and Case Study Session Sponsors: October 20, 2018 Logo for Diamond, Platinum, Gold Sponsors and a la carte sponsors of the conference app, attendee bag, notepad and lanyard sponsors: October 20, 2018 BOOTH PASSES Sponsors and exhibitors are allowed the number of complimentary booth staff listed in their package details. Any additional booth staff passes must be purchased at a rate of $50.00 per person per day. All booth staff must wear their Symposium name badge and lanyard at all times while in the conference facility. MORE INFORMATION More information on ordering electrical and other supplies, booth set up, shipping instructions, etc. will be available in exhibitor kit on website this fall. An email notice will be sent at that time with a link to the information kit. CANCELLATION Once a sponsorship or exhibit space has been registered, any cancellation will be subject to forfeiture of payments as follows: 50% percent of total cost of booth or sponsorship if cancellation occurs before November 1, 2018 100% of total cost of booth sponsorship if cancellation occurs on or after November 1, 2018 Cancellation will also result is forfeiture of any complimentary conference passes, exhibit hall passes, and other benefits associated with sponsorship package. ABOUT THE CONFERENCE HOST GTS Educational Events drives organization and community change by designing, convening and supporting initiatives that engage, inspire and inform. Since 1976, GTS has served a diverse set of public and private partners ensuring they have the knowledge, skills, and relationships needed to make positive change for themselves, and the organizations and communities they serve.in elections to public office. www.mngts.org GTS Educational Events is a nonpartisan organization, and does not take positions on any legislation or ballot measures, nor does it endorse or oppose any candidates in elections to public office.