ICSPI 2004

The Second International Conference on
Software Process Improvement


June 14-18, 2004

Washington D.C.

 

 

 

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Sponsorship and Exhibitor Packages 
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Exhibitors Reception

Why is it vital to your business that you exhibit at ICSPI?

Promotional Slide Show: The newest concept in promoting vendors. We will run a continuous slide show of your products and services during all intermissions in the general session ballroom.

Brochure listing: Your company name will be listed in the conference brochure, which will be
distributed to over 35,000 qualified prospects.

Link to Your Company Website for at least 3 years: The conference web site will display a link to your company web site.  The link will remain active for at least 3 years.

Full Page in the conference proceedings: This a great opportunity to  profile your products and/or services for a very targeted group of software quality professionals.

Free Passes to your potential clients. The Exhibit will be open to non-conference attendees. You will receive as many free passes as you would like. We will also issue invitations to local organizations and software professionals.

Pre-conference attendees mailing list to establish a connection with conference attendees before the start of the conference.

Post-conference attendees mailing list to follow up with the people you saw at the conference.

20-Minute Marketing Presentation to showcase your products and/or services. This presentation will not compete with any conference sessions. The Exhibitor Presentations will be advertised in the conference proceedings and will be announced during the general session.

Sponsorship Opportunities to give your company’s products and services unique visibility. These include conference bag, name badge holder, CD case, conference pen, reception, lunches, breakfasts, and many more!

ICSPI Conferences are filled with opportunities to
network, interact, and learn. This is a great chance to raise your company’s profile and influence an attentive, qualified audience.

Act now!

Send your paid registration now and get to choose your package and your location in the vendor display area. Packages and both locations are assigned on a first come, first serve basis. Some packages are available only on a very limited basis.

Packages

The following are exhibit and sponsorship packages.  Premium and Ultimate packages can
be purchased  separately or in conjunction with any of the three Exhibitor packages.

 

Exhibitor Package #1  
Exhibitor Package #2
Exhibitor Package #3 
Single Booth
Single Booth + Attendee List  
Double Booth + Attendee List
$1,600
$2,200
$3,500
Premium Package #1
Premium Package #2
Premium Package #3
Premium Package #4
Premium Package #5
Premium Package #6
Sponsor a Lunch 
Sponsor a Continental Breakfast
Sponsor the Vendor Expo Reception
Sponsor a Coffee Break 
Sponsor the Exhibitor Bags
Sponsor the Conference Pen
$4,000
$4,000
$4,000
$4,000
$4,000
$4,000
Ultimate Package #1
Ultimate Package #2
Ultimate Package #3 
Ultimate Package #4
Ultimate Package #5
Sponsor the Conference Name Badge Holder 
Sponsor the Conference Carry-Bag
Advertise on the Back Cover of Proceedings
Sponsor the Conference Notepad Holder
Sponsor the Conference CD Case
$5,000
$5,000
$5,000
$5,000
$5,000

Exhibitor Registration Form

 Exhibitor Package #1                                    $1,600

As an exhibitor who purchases exhibitor package #1, you will receive:

bulletYour company name will be listed in the conference brochure, which will be mailed out to more than 35,000 software
professionals around the country.
bulletYour company’s products and services will be featured through a continuous slide show in the general session ballroom
during all intermissions.
bulletYour company name and logo will appear on the ICSPI website at with a link to your company’s website. The link will remain active for at least two years thus providing unlimited advertising of your
products and services.
bulletOne full page in the conference proceedings to profile your company’s products and services. The conference proceedings
will be distributed to all conference attendees and will be made available to companies after the conference.
bulletA 10 x 8 booth with 8 ft. back drape and 3 ft. side drape including:
One 6 ft. skirted table, two chairs and a wastebasket.
One identification sign.
Free breakfast, lunch and breaks for two booth representatives for both conference days.

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Exhibitor Package #2                                    $2,200

As an exhibitor who purchases exhibitor package #2, you will receive:

bulletAll privileges listed above for exhibitor package #1.
bulletOpportunity to give a 20-minute marketing presentation about your company’s products and services. Presentations will
be scheduled and advertised in the conference schedule, and announced in the general session. The presentation will not
compete with any conference sessions.
bulletA conference attendees list that includes mailing addresses for unlimited post-conference contact.

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Exhibitor Package #3                                    $3,500

As an exhibitor who purchases exhibitor package #3, you will receive:

bulletAll privileges listed above for exhibitor packages #1 and #2 including the opportunity to give a 20-minute marketing
presentation and receiving the conference attendees’ mailing list.
bulletIn addition, this package includes a double 20 x 8 booth spaces to create greater visibility at a discounted rate.

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Premium and Ultimate Sponsorship Packages

The following premium and ultimate sponsorship packages can
be purchased independently or in conjunction with any of the three
packages above.

All exhibitors who purchase any of the premium or ultimate packages will
have their logo prominently displayed on the front cover of the conference
brochure that is mailed to more than 35,000 prospective clients.

Premium Package #1:      Sponsor a Lunch     $4,000

Your company will be the exclusive sponsor for the lunch on one of the two conference days. Two packages of this category are available for the two days of the conference and will be awarded on a first come basis. This package guarantees your company the following benefits:

bulletOne 6 ft skirted table exclusively and prominently located in the lunch area for your company to display promotional material
bulletCompany banner displayed in the luncheon area
bulletA special recognition of your company during the conference general session
bulletOne free admission to the two day conference valued at $895
bullet$500 discount toward exhibitor package 1 or 2 contracted for the same conference.
bulletYour company name will be listed in the conference brochure which will be mailed out to more than 35,000 software professionals around the country.
bulletYour company’s logo will be prominently displayed on the front cover of the conference brochure.
bulletYour company name and logo will appear on the ICSPI web site with a link to your company’s web site. The link will remain active for at least two years thus providing unlimited advertising to your products and services.
bulletOne full page in the conference proceedings to profile your company’s products and services. The conference proceedings will be distributed to all conference attendees and will be made available to companies after the conference.

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Premium Package #2:      Sponsor a Continental Breakfast    $4,000

Your company will be the exclusive sponsor for the continental breakfast on one of the two conference days. Two packages of this category are available for the two days of the conference and will be awarded on a first come basis. This package guarantees your company the following benefits:

bulletOne 6 ft skirted table exclusively and prominently located in the breakfast area to display company material
bulletCompany banner displayed in the breakfast area
bulletA special recognition of your company during the conference general session
bulletOne free admission to the two day conference valued at $895
bullet$500 discount toward exhibitor package 1 or 2 contracted for the same conference.
bulletYour company name will be listed in the conference brochure which will be mailed out to more than 35,000 software professionals around the country.
bulletYour company’s logo will be prominently displayed on the front cover of the conference brochure.
bulletYour company name and logo will appear on the ICSPI web site with a link to your company’s web site. The link will remain active for at least two years thus providing unlimited advertising to your products and services.
bulletOne full page in the conference proceedings to profile your company’s products and services. The conference proceedings will be distributed to all conference attendees and will be made available to companies after the conference.

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Premium Package #3:      Sponsor the Vendor Expo Reception     $4,000

Your company will be the exclusive sponsor of the Vendor Expo Reception, which will be held in the evening of the first day of the conference for all conference attendees. Only one package of this category is available and will be awarded on a first come basis. This package guarantees your company the following benefits:

bulletOne 6 ft skirted table exclusively and prominently located in the reception area during the reception (if a booth has not been purchased) for your company to display promotional material
bulletCompany banner displayed in the reception area (if a booth has not been contracted for).
bulletA special recognition of your company during the conference general session
bulletOne free admission to the two day conference valued at $895
bullet$500 discount toward exhibitor package 1 or 2 contracted for the same conference
bulletYour company name will be listed in the conference brochure which will be mailed out to more than 35,000 software professionals around the country.
bulletYour company’s logo will be prominently displayed on the front cover of the conference brochure.
bulletYour company name and logo will appear on the ICSPI web site with a link to your company’s web site. The link will remain active for at least two years thus providing unlimited advertising to your products and services.
bulletOne full page in the conference proceedings to profile your company’s products and services. The conference proceedings will be distributed to all conference attendees and will be made available to companies after the conference.

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Premium Package #4:     Sponsor a Coffee Break     $4,000

Your company will be the exclusive sponsor for the afternoon break on one of the two conference days. Two packages of this category are available for the two days of the conference and will be awarded on a first come basis. This package guarantees your company the following benefits:

bulletOne 6 ft skirted table exclusively and prominently located in the break area to display company material
bulletCompany banner displayed in the break area
bulletA special recognition of your company during the conference general session
bulletOne free admission to the two day conference valued at $895
bullet$500 discount toward exhibitor package 1 or 2 contracted for the same conference
bulletYour company name will be listed in the conference brochure which will be mailed out to more than 35,000 software professionals around the country.
bulletYour company’s logo will be prominently displayed on the front cover of the conference brochure.
bulletYour company name and logo will appear on the ICSPI web site with a link to your company’s web site. The link will remain active for at least two years thus providing unlimited advertising to your products and services.
bulletOne full page in the conference proceedings to profile your company’s products and services. The conference proceedings will be distributed to all conference attendees and will be made available to companies after the conference.

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Premium Package #5:      Sponsor the Exhibitor Bags     $4,000

Your company logo will be prominently displayed on the conference Exhibitor Bags.  These bags will be prominently displayed (with your company logo) throughout the exhibit hall for conference attendees to pick up literature, product samples, giveaways, etc.  Only one package of this category is available and will be awarded on a first come basis.  This package guarantees your company the following benefits:

bulletA special recognition of your company during the conference general session
bulletOne free admission to the two day conference valued at $895
bullet$500 discount toward exhibitor package 1 or 2 contracted for the same conference
bulletYour company name will be listed in the conference brochure which will be mailed out to more than 35,000 software professionals around the country.
bulletYour company’s logo will be prominently displayed on the front cover of the conference brochure.
bulletYour company name and logo will appear on the ICSPI web site with a link to your company’s web site. The link will remain active for at least two years thus providing unlimited advertising to your products and services.
bulletOne full page in the conference proceedings to profile your company’s products and services. The conference proceedings will be distributed to all conference attendees and will be made available to companies after the conference.

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Premium Package #6:      Sponsor a Conference Pen     $4,000

Your company logo will be prominently displayed on the conference pen, which is distributed to all conference attendees.  The pen is selected of high quality to guarantee its usability for a long time thus providing unlimited visibility for your company.  Only one package of this category is available and will be awarded on a first come basis. This package guarantees your company the following benefits:

bulletA special recognition of your company during the conference general session
bulletOne free admission to the two day conference valued at $895
bullet$500 discount toward exhibitor package 1 or 2 contracted for the same conference
bulletYour company name will be listed in the conference brochure which will be mailed out to more than 35,000 software professionals around the country.
bulletYour company’s logo will be prominently displayed on the front cover of the conference brochure.
bulletYour company name and logo will appear on the ICSPI web site with a link to your company’s web site. The link will remain active for at least two years thus providing unlimited advertising to your products and services.
bulletOne full page in the conference proceedings to profile your company’s products and services. The conference proceedings will be distributed to all conference attendees and will be made available to companies after the conference.

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Ultimate Package #1:      Sponsor the Conference Name Badge Holder      $5,000

Your company logo will be prominently displayed on the conference name badge holder which will be carried by all conference attendees.

bulletA special recognition of your company during the conference general session
bulletOne free admission to the two day conference valued at $895
bullet$500 discount toward exhibitor package 1 or 2 contracted for the same conference
bulletYour company name will be listed in the conference brochure which will be mailed out to more than 35,000 software professionals around the country.
bulletYour company’s logo will be prominently displayed on the front cover of the conference brochure.
bulletYour company name and logo will appear on the ICSPI web site with a link to your company’s web site. The link will remain active for at least two years thus providing unlimited advertising to your products and services.
bulletOne full page in the conference proceedings to profile your company’s products and services. The conference proceedings will be distributed to all conference attendees and will be made available to companies after the conference.

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Ultimate Package #2:      Sponsor the Conference Carry-Bag     $5,000

Your company logo will be prominently displayed on the conference carry-bag, which is distributed to all conference attendees.  The bag is made of high quality material to guarantee its usability for a long time thus providing unlimited visibility for your company.  Only one package of this category is available and will be awarded on a first come basis.  This package guarantees your company the following benefits:

bulletA special recognition of your company during the conference general session
bulletOne free admission to the two day conference valued at $895
bullet$500 discount toward exhibitor package 1 or 2 contracted for the same conference
bulletYour company name will be listed in the conference brochure which will be mailed to out to more than 35,000 software professionals around the country.
bulletYour company’s logo will be prominently displayed on the front cover of the conference brochure.
bulletYour company name and logo will appear on the ICSPI web site with a link to your company’s web site. The link will remain active for at least two years thus providing unlimited advertising to your products and services.
bulletOne full page in the conference proceedings to profile your company’s products and services. The conference proceedings will be distributed to all conference attendees and will be made available to companies after the conference.

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Ultimate Package #3:     Advertise on the Back Cover      $5,000

A full-color full-page advertisement of your company’s products and services will appear exclusively on the back cover of the conference proceedings, which will be distributed to all conference attendees and will be made available to companies after the conference. Only one package of this category is available and will be awarded on a first come basis. This package guarantees your company the following benefits:

bulletOne free admission to the two day conference valued at $895
bullet$500 discount toward exhibitor package 1 or 2 contracted for the same conference
bulletYour company name will be listed in the conference brochure which will be mailed to out to more than 35,000 software professionals around the country.
bulletYour company’s logo will be prominently displayed on the front cover of the conference brochure.
bulletYour company name and logo will appear on the ICSPI web site with a link to your company’s web site. The link will remain active for at least two years thus providing unlimited advertising to your products and services.
bulletOne full page in the conference proceedings to profile your company’s products and services. The conference proceedings will be distributed to all conference attendees and will be made available to companies after the conference.

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Ultimate Package #4 Sponsor the Conference Notepad Holder $5,000

Your company logo will be prominently displayed on the conference notepad holder which is distributed to all conference attendees. The notepad holder is a highly visible item which conference attendees will use to take notes throughout the week and take back with them to the office. Only one package of this category is available and will be awarded on a first come basis. This package guarantees your company the following benefits:

bulletA special recognition of your company during the conference general session
bulletOne free admission to the two day conference valued at $895
bullet$500 discount toward exhibitor package 1 or 2 contracted for the same conference
bulletYour company name will be listed in the conference brochure which will be mailed to out to more than 35,000 software professionals around the country.
bulletYour company’s logo will be prominently displayed on the front cover of the conference brochure.
bulletYour company name and logo will appear on the ICSPI web site with a link to your company’s web site. The link will remain active for at least two years thus providing unlimited advertising to your products and services.
bulletOne full page of advertisement for your company’s products and services in the conference proceedings, which will be distributed to all conference attendees and made available to companies after the conference.

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Ultimate Package #5:     Sponsor the Conference CD Case     $5,000

Your company logo will be prominently displayed on the conference compact disc holder which will be distributed to all conference attendees with the complete conference proceedings on CD.  Your company will receive the following benefits:

bulletA special recognition of your company during the conference general session
bulletOne free admission to the two day conference valued at $895
bullet$500 discount toward exhibitor package 1 or 2 contracted for the same conference
bulletYour company name will be listed in the conference brochure which will be mailed to out to more than 35,000 software professionals around the country.
bulletYour company’s logo will be prominently displayed on the front cover of the conference brochure.
bulletYour company name and logo will appear on the ICSPI web site with a link to your company’s web site. The link will remain active for at least two years thus providing unlimited advertising to your products and services.
bulletOne full page of advertisement for your company’s products and services in the conference proceedings, which will be distributed to all conference attendees and made available to companies after the conference.

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The Exhibitors Reception

A vendor/attendee reception will be held in the evening of the first conference day with snacks and cash bar. There will be drawings for vendor donated prizes. Vendor donations can range from free sweatshirts, books, office supplies, services, airline tickets, etc. Any gift donation valued at more than $200 will be included in a drawing during the conference closing session.