Gaylord Texan Resort Dallas, Texas
Welcome Dear prospective sponsor, We invite you to showcase your products and services at PDI UC18, August 19-22, 2018 at Gaylord Texan Resort, Dallas, Texas. It s a new year, a new location, and this year s Partner Showcase spans 2 nights! UC18 gives you more opportunities to promote your brand and solutions, and demonstrate the value of your products and services to the PDI customer community. Now in its 29th year, UC18 will bring together professionals from across North America for four days of training sessions, hands-on learning opportunities, speakers, networking events, inspiration, and fun. UC18 gives you an exclusive opportunity to present your offerings to a targeted audience. Executives, managers, supervisors, and staff representing Finance, Accounting, IT, Marketing, Pricebook, Operations, Human Resources, and Merchandising from companies ranging from branded and independent c-stores to petroleum marketers, haulers and distributors to agricultural cooperatives will be in attendance. Over 650 attendees participated in UC17 a more than 25% increase over 2016. With our recent acquisitions of TelaPoint and TouchStar, we expect UC18 attendance to grow even more! Enjoy LIMITLESS opportunities to drive new business, solidify key business relationships, and network with a targeted audience of industry professionals. Join us at UC18 to REIMAGINE WHAT S NEXT! August 19-22, 2018 Gaylord Texan Resort Dallas, Texas 2
Some of the best players in the entire industry are here at this conference. And it's really the only time you can talk to them, give feedback to each other, and really just mingle with the best in class." Hubert Williams CIO, Maverik, Inc. PDI UC 2017 had the most traffic TeamWORKS has ever experienced since we began attending, however all the years we have been in attendance have been excellent! Randy McLean COO, TeamWorks "The networking, all the new releases, the upcoming releases, and the continuing education. Every time I come to UC, I always come back with so much more than when I came." Charlie Moore Controller, Cato Gas and Oil August 19-22, 2018 Gaylord Texan Resort Dallas, Texas 3
2017 Attendance Over 650 Attendees Executives, Managers, Supervisors, and Staff Representing Finance, Accounting, IT, Marketing, Pricebook, Operations, Human Resources, and Merchandising 175+ COMPANIES Branded and Independent C-stores, Petroleum Marketers and Distributors, Common Carriers, Agricultural Cooperatives 40 STATES PLUS CANADA & PUERTO RICO Vermont to Florida, Washington to California, and all the way from Hawaii August 19-22, 2018 Gaylord Texan Resort Dallas, Texas 4
2017 Sponsors Thank You! To our sponsors that made UC17 a huge success. 2 5
UC18 at a Glance At UC18, we expect over 700 attendees to come together to learn how networking and collaboration can transform and accelerate their business. UC18 will feature over 80 training sessions and hands-on learning opportunities, but that's not all. Welcome Reception in Partner Showcase (Sunday Evening) Connect with our industry-leading customers during this 2-hour event. Enjoy a relaxing time visiting with old friends and meeting new ones. Showcase your innovative technologies and share your knowledge and experience with over 700 participants. Networking Event in Partner Showcase (Monday Evening) This 1-1/2 hour showcase gives you a second opportunity to promote your brand and solutions, and demonstrate the value of your products and services to a targeted audience of industry professionals. Connect and interact one-on-one with our PDI community. Prayer Breakfast (Tuesday Morning) Kick off your morning with a time of worship through music and word. Join us in this celebration of faith and fellowship...with a really great breakfast, too! Big Night Out (Tuesday Evening) It s time to give that business casual garb a break. Enjoy great food, live entertainment, high-stake casino games, and awesome prizes. Don t miss it! August 19-22, 2018 Gaylord Texan Resort Dallas, Texas 6
Sponsor Package Early Bird (Book Prior to 05.01.2018) Investment Platinum $25,000 $30,000 Gold $17,000 $20,000 Silver $10,000 $11,500 Bronze $6,500 $7,000 7 Partner Showcase (2 Nights) 10x10 Booth in Partner Showcase Branded Signage in Partner Showcase Conference Perks Full Conference Badges (additional badges $1995) Joint PDI/Vendor Breakout Session Sponsorships Welcome Reception Sponsor (held in Partner Showcase) Networking Lunch, Prayer Breakfast, Networking Reception Sponsor (choice of 1 as available) Break Sponsor (choice of 1 as available) Promotion Video Interview During Partner Showcase Promoted on PDI s Social Media Channels Up to 60 Second Promotional Video Shown During General Session Thank You During General Session Article on PDI Blog Covering Company s Solutions and Partnership with PDI Promotion on PDI Social Networks Before & During Event Company Logo in Email Communications Banner Ad on My UC page Banner Ad on Mobile App Pre- and Post-show Attendee List Branding Company Logo Displayed During General Session and Networking Lunch Company Logo Included on Breakout Session Title Slides Company Logo or Ad on Digital Signage Mobile Charging Stations with Branded Signage Bag Insert (post card or logo item) Room Drop (additional hotel cost applies) Company Logo, URL & Description on UC Website Company Logo, URL & Description on Mobile App Priority Placement 6 Logo/Ad 4 Logo/Ad 3 Logo 2 Logo/Ad
Platinum Sponsor $25K Early Bird (Book Prior to 05.01.2018) $30K Investment Priority placement in Partner Showcase Branded signage in Partner Showcase 6 complimentary conference badges Joint PDI/Vendor breakout session Welcome Reception sponsor (held in Partner Showcase) Video interview during Partner Showcase promoted on PDI s social media channels Up to 60 second promotional video shown during General Session Thank you during General Session Article on PDI blog covering company s solutions and partnership with PDI Promotion on PDI social networks before & during event Company logo in email communications Banner ad on My UC page Banner ad on mobile app Pre- and post-show attendee list Company logo displayed during General Session and Networking Lunch Company logo included on breakout session title slides Company logo or ad on digital signage Mobile charging stations with branded signage Bag insert (post card or logo item) Room drop (additional hotel cost applies) Company logo, URL & description on UC website Company logo, URL & description on mobile app August 19-22, 2018 Gaylord Texan Resort Dallas, Texas 8
Gold Sponsor $17K Early Bird (Book Prior to 05.01.2018) $20K Investment 10x10 booth In Partner Showcase Branded signage in Partner Showcase 4 complimentary conference badges Networking Lunch, Prayer Breakfast, Networking Reception sponsor (choice of 1 as available) Thank you during General Session Company logo in email communications Banner ad on mobile app Pre- and post-show attendee list Company logo displayed during General Session and Networking Lunch Company logo included on breakout session title slides Company logo or ad on digital signage Mobile charging stations with branded signage Bag insert (post card or logo item) Company logo, URL & description on UC website Company logo, URL & description on mobile app August 19-22, 2018 Gaylord Texan Resort Dallas, Texas 9
Silver Sponsor $10K Early Bird (Book Prior to 05.01.2018) $11.5K Investment 10x10 booth In Partner Showcase Branded signage in Partner Showcase 3 complimentary conference badges Break sponsor (choice of 1 as available) Thank you during General Session Company logo in email communications Pre- and post-show attendee list Company logo displayed during General Session and Networking Lunch Company logo on digital signage Company logo, URL & description on UC website Company logo, URL & description on mobile app August 19-22, 2018 Gaylord Texan Resort Dallas, Texas 10
Bronze Sponsor $6.5K Early Bird (Book Prior to 05.01.2018) $7K Investment 10x10 booth in Partner Showcase Branded signage in Partner Showcase 2 complimentary conference badges Thank you during General Session Company logo, URL & description on UC website Company logo, URL & description on mobile app August 19-22, 2018 Gaylord Texan Resort Dallas, Texas 11
Reserve Sponsorship Sponsorships are limited and available on a first-come, first-served basis. To secure your sponsorship, visit us at pdiconnections.force.com/pdiconnections/uc Questions? Send an email to dcrum@pdisoftware.com or give us a call at 254.410.7600 Reserve your spot today for 2X the opportunities to connect with your target audience - more than ever before August 19-22, 2018 Gaylord Texan Resort Dallas, Texas 12