Sponsorships are by invitation only; on a first-come, first-served basis and the deadline is June 2, 2008. The three sponsorship packages available are Platinum, Gold, and Silver. Click on the tabs below to get more details on each package. All three packages include the following:
Demonstration of your solution in the Technology Solutions Forum (TSF) on Wednesday, September 24, 2008, in the Woodstock area (outdoors):
3 – 5 p.m.: Exclusive demonstration to the consultant and analyst community
6 – 9 p.m.: TSF reception for partner attendees
As a sponsor you can choose to have a raffle and announce the winner of raffle at this reception. (Raffle items are to be provided by sponsors and will be approved by Cisco.)
Demonstration areas are 6-foot tables, topped and draped, with one Internet connection and an electrical connection.
Your company logo will appear on signage at your display as well as on the large screen.
Sponsors will be able to participate in the Virtual UC Partner Summit which will include:
Customized booth space with any/all of the following: company logo, marketing image, video greeting, company tagline, scrolling message board, products/services content, collateral, presentations, and other downloadable documentation
Collaboration features (chats, forums, messages) for interaction with other partners and Cisco
Promotion URL for direct access to your virtual booth space
The Platinum sponsorship package includes the following:
Welcome reception sponsor (Exclusive): Attendees are invited to attend a welcome reception the evening of Tuesday, September 23, 2008. Your company will be the official host of the event that kicks off the entire summit.
Sponsorship of a bar at the Technology Solutions Forum reception Wednesday, September 24th: Generate awareness of your demonstration during the reception in the TSF. This high-profile sponsorship program places your organization at the center of a major social and networking event. A bar with signage will be placed next to your demonstration area. You have the option to feature a specialty drink.
One-on-one time with attendees coordinated by Cisco on Tuesday, September 23, from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Attendees can choose to meet with a representative from your company when they register online for the event.
Four full conference passes at a value of $2,000 each, including entrance to the Welcome reception.
A 100-word description of the sponsor company will be placed on the Cisco Worldwide Unified Communications Partner Summit Website, along with the company logo and a URL to the company home page.
Banner advertisements produced by sponsors based on specifications provided by Cisco will be placed on the Cisco Worldwide Unified Communications Partner Summit Website.
Prominent placement of booth with company logo within Virtual UC Partner Summit exhibit hall.
Gold Sponsorship Package (US$20,000)
This package is limited to two partner companies.
The Gold sponsorship package includes the following:
Sponsorship of a bar at the Technology Solutions Forum reception Wednesday September 24th: Generate awareness of your demonstration during the reception in the TSF. This high-profile sponsorship program places your organization at the center of a major social and networking event. A bar with signage will be placed next to your demonstration area. You have the option to feature a specialty drink.
One-on-one time with attendees coordinated by Cisco on Tuesday September 23, from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Attendees can choose to meet with one of your representative when they register online for the event.
Two full conference passes at a value of $2,000 each, including entrance to the Welcome reception.
A 75-word description of each sponsor company will be placed on the Cisco Worldwide Unified Communications Partner Summit Website, along with the company logo and a URL to the company home page.
Prominent placement of booth with company logo within Virtual UC Partner Summit exhibit hall.
Silver Sponsorship Package (US$10,000)
This package is limited to 12 partner companies.
The Silver sponsorship package includes the following:
Two full conference passes at a value of $2,000 each, including entrance to the Welcome reception.
A 50-word description of each sponsor company will be placed on the Cisco Worldwide Unified Communications Partner Summit Website, along with the company logo and a URL to the company home page.
Prominent placement of booth with company logo within Virtual UC Partner Summit exhibit hall.