SPONSORSHIP OPPORTUNITY GrrCON 2017 Cyber Security Summit & Hacker Conference October 26 & 27, 2017 DeVos Place, Grand Rapids, MI
Sponsorship at GrrCON gives you access to a huge number of potential customers in one location. Sponsor space has sold out EVERY year
GrrCON attendees are the IT Security professionals & executives who evaluate and have the ultimate influence in technology decisions within the enterprise. These are the people who decide if a solution meets corporate needs and steer technology directions. Our focus is on those who actually evaluate your offerings and recommend solutions as well as those who sign the checks, though they certainly attend too. DeVos Place, Grand Rapids, MI: October 26th & 27th, 2017
GrrCON 17 Overview Goal: GrrCON is an information security summit and hacking conference that provides the Midwest InfoSec community with a fun atmosphere to come together and engage with like minded people. We keep GrrCON small, growing a little bit each year, with around 1,500 attendees to allow us to provide those things other events leave out. Audience: The Security Community Leading Information Security Practioners Industry Thought Leaders Business Decision Makers Date & Location: October 26th & 27th 2017, DeVos Place, Grand Rapids, MI Theme: Style: Tracks: Special Events: Building community and developing relationships Combinations of presentations, workshops, social gatherings Featuring innovative and timely tracks covering many areas of Information Security Enterprise Solutions Technical Research Skill Development Solutions Arena Hak 4 Kidz Executive Summit Contests & Prizes (Hacking, Cryptography, and more)
Who Will Attend Conference capped at 1800 attendees Target Profile Conference Pass Includes full access to all presentations as well as the ability to participate in Workshops & additional promotional items. Academia 5% Others 5% Managers 30% Early Bird $90 Regular Registration $150 Senior Leadership 20% Executive Summit $50 VIP (added benefits) $350 Security Practioners 40%
The two day event focuses on The latest developments in information security. The latest products, services, and strategies for addressing information security issues. Highlighting current events, technology, and trends. Building security and technology community. Building relationships in a fun & relaxed atmosphere.
Information Security Executive Summits 4th Annual Executive Summit An invitation only event that will bring together Information Security thought leaders and top-level executives for collaboration and strategic insights on the current state of cybersecurity. GrrCON Executive Summit is a peer-to-peer event with lead discussions and workshops. Provided lunch for optimal networking opportunities. Our Executive Summit is designed for the education and networking of IT leaders Attendance to Summit track is separated from remaining conference. Non-sponsor Vendors will not be allowed to attend. Attendees WILL have full access to GrrCON after the October Summit.
Hak4Kidz is an event by ethical hackers and Information Security professionals dedicated to bring the educational and communal benefits of hacking conferences to children and young adults. Attendance to H4K track is separated from remaining conference. More information can be found at www.hak4kidz.com Exposing young minds to the communal benefits of ethical research, mentorship, and responsible hacking
Attendance grows with the event 2011-500+ attendees 2012-700+ attendees 2013-800+ attendees 2014-1100+ attendees 2015-1200+ attendees 2016-1300+ attendees Sponsorships have SOLD OUT EVERY year
2016 Attendance Expectation 1,000 1,500 attendees expected Similar profile to last year (Security decision makers and influencers)
Presenters are Subject Matter Experts A small con feel with huge con content.
Media Exposure GrrCON has been repeatedly featured in a multitude of Television, Radio, Print, and Web Media outlets.
Agenda Wednesday 6pm: Speaker & Staff dinner party (Location Top Secret) Thursday 8am: Doors open 8:45am Welcome: Introduction to GrrCON 17 9am 5pm: Presentations, Solutions Arena, & Workshops 11am 5pm: GrrCON Executive Summit (w/lunch) 6pm?? : GrrCON After Party Friday 8am: Doors open 9am 5pm: Presentations, Solutions Arena, & Workshops 9am 4pm: HAK4KIDZ (w/lunch) 5pm: Closing ceremony, prize announcements 6pm After Party (Location TBA) *This schedule is tentative and may change
Venue: Grand Rapids, MI GrrCON is held at the DeVos Place. A world class convention center located in downtown Grand Rapids, MI. Complimentary Lunch will be catered at the event by Amway Grand Plaza. There are also many fine dining restaurants in Grand Rapids. The afternoon will feature a bar providing mixed drinks, beer, and wine!
Floor Plan & Traffic Flow Track A Exhibit Area Track C Track B Admin Office Contests
Sponsorship Benefits Lead Generation: Multiple lead generation opportunities from the exhibitor forum to exclusive sponsorships (Keynote, break, reception, & session sponsors). Personal Connections: Connect with more than IT security buyers and influencers. These are the people who decide what technology will be implemented. Speaking Opportunities: Platinum, Gold and Silver sponsorships include speaking opportunities. Brand Recognition & Thought Leadership: Associate your brand with the this exclusive event focused on security innovation and collaboration. Business Development & Partner Recruitment: Meet with other vendors as well as open source projects to generate business development and product innovation opportunities. Education: Learn about the latest trends in IT security. Staffing/Hiring: Recruit from the industry s brightest including internship opportunities with students. Regional Presence: Michigan is home to many fortune 500 companies who will be represented at the event. Intimate Audience: 1000 1500 information security and IT leaders are expected. Attendance is concentrated on the Michigan, Ohio, Indiana and Illinois areas, but GrrCON draws from around the nation and abroad.
Sponsorship Benefits Continued Being part of the media conversation: As people talk about us they talk about you. Get caught up in the conversation and be part of what people are talking about. Brand awareness: Depending on the level of sponsorship, you may recognize your brand placement at some or all of the following: t-shirts, signage/lanyards, lunch sessions, or attendee badges. Based on your level of Sponsorship, create and give a 25 or 50 minute session talk where you can speak directly to you target customers in the region. Big Fish in a Small Pond: This community atmosphere brings together active and engaged participants who want to absorb information. Sponsoring the GrrCON event enables you to be that big fish in a smaller pond and better communicate your message to an active audience. Stay in touch with the industry: GrrCON enables its supporters and participants to identify and connect with industry leaders and voices. These participants represent the social networking of security. They are the people who you want to engage to solicit feedback and bring voice to your conversation. Targeted and Direct Audience: You didn't enter the security industry selling your product to everyone the same way, so why approach events that way? Instead of marketing to the broader "security" community connect directly with the security practioners who write about, talk about, recommend, and implement security products and services. Be associated with the next big thing: Nobody knows what the next big thing will be, but these events are community driven with presentations driven by the industry. There is no magic to how it works, but we believe that listening to the underground can help prepare you and help identify what the next big thing might be.
Sponsorship Levels Spot on Executive Summit panel Conference announcement recognition Conference announcement recognition 25 Minute presentation 50 Minute presentation 50 minute Afternoon Keynote Attendee List -Opt In Attendee List -Opt In Attendee List -Opt In Attendee List -Opt In Attendee bag item (your cost) Attendee bag item (your cost) Attendee bag item (your cost) Attendee bag item (your cost) Exhibit Space of 10 x 10 Exhibit Space of 10 x 10 Exhibit Space of 10 x 10 Exhibit Space of 10 x 10 Exhibit Space of 10 x 20 2 conference passes 2 conference passes 2 conference passes 4 conference passes 4 conference passes Program recognition Program recognition Program recognition Program recognition Prominent Program recognition Prominent Program recognition Logo on Web Site Logo on Web Site Logo on Web Site Logo on Web Site Logo on Web Site Logo on Web Site Digital Basic Bronze Silver Gold Platinum (2)
Sponsorship Pricing Prices increase by Quarter. Sponsor space has SOLD OUT every year. Contact us for pricing! Sponsorship@GrrCON.com 269-355-8488
Additional Sponsorship Opportunities Lunch Sponsor (4 available) Logo displayed on all lunch vouchers GrrCON Website & program recognition Coffee Sponsor (2 available) Sponsorship Q1 2016 Q2 2016 Q3 2016 Investment $1,500 $2,000 $2,500 Sponsorship Q1 2016 Q2 2016 Q3 2016 Investment $750 $1,000 $1,500 For one day you will get to advertise your company on the coffee cart and surrounding area Executive Summit Sponsor (Must have Basic or higher sponsorship) October: 10 available Sponsorship Investment Give 30 second company introduction Entry to Event Logo on Summit materials GrrCON After Party Sponsor October Summit Request Price Contact us for Sponsorship rates! sponsorship@grrcon.com Prominent Logo presence in the GrrCON Party area Party announcement recognition Event program & Website recognition
Additional Sponsorship Opportunities Half Page Program Advertisement Sponsorship Q1 2016 Q2 2016 Q3 2016 Investment $350 $500 $750 Include one full color half page ad inside the GrrCON program (top or bottom). This is your chance to market your company, services, and booth information to all attendees. Full Page Program Advertisement Sponsorship Q1 2016 Q2 2016 Q3 2016 Investment $600 $750 $1000 Include one full color full page ad inside the GrrCON program. This is your chance to market your company, services, and booth information to all attendees.
Additional Sponsorship Opportunities Booth Location Selection Sponsorship Q1 2016 Q2 2016 Q3 2016 Investment $350 $700 $950 Within your sponsorship level you will get to choose the best and optimum booth location at GrrCON. This is a first come first serve basis. Badge Sponsor Sponsorship Q1 2016 Q2 2016 Investment $4,000 $5,000 Have your logo displayed on all GrrCON badges. GrrCON badges are noted for their creativity
Questions Sponsorship@GrrCON.com 269-355-8488 http://grrcon.com GrrCON 17 October 26 & 27, 2017 DeVos Place, Grand Rapids, MI