CONFERENCE OVERVIEW
 

 

    20th Annual Conference

    Hyatt Regency

    Long Beach, CA

    September 5-7, 2012

    WUSS

    Academic Program
    Chair Scott Leslie

    Operations Chair
    Sally Carson


    SPONSORS/EXHIBITORS Benefits & Rates

    Sponsor Information                                      

    Sponsor Level

    Commitment

    Benefits

    All Sponsors

    $1,500-$6,000

    • Logo displayed with a link on the WUSS website until WUSS 2013 call for papers.
    • Name and logo displayed in Information Area for the duration of the conference.
    • Officially acknowledged as a sponsor at Opening and Closing sessions.
    • Recognized at all local users group events for which WUSS provides support.
    • An opportunity to provide items for attendee bags, e.g. notepad, highlighter, pen, etc. Prior approval required.

    Platinum

    $6,000

    • Full page ad in Conference Program given to all attendees.
    • Sponsor food event with large/prominent signage displayed at the event.
    • Large/prominent signage displayed during the entire conference.
    • Four (4) fully paid registrations. Ten (10) additional registrations at 80% of the early registration rate.
    • An Exhibitor Booth in the Demo Area or separate area as space permits.
    • A representative may make a few brief remarks (3 minutes maximum) at Opening Session.

    Gold

    $4,500

    • 1/2 page ad in Conference Program given to all attendees.
    • Sponsor food break with large/prominent signage displayed during break.
    • Three (3) fully paid registrations. Eight (8) additional registrations at 80% of the early registration rate.
    • A representative may make a few brief remarks (2 minutes maximum) at Opening Session.

    Silver

    $3,000

    • 1/4 page ad in Conference Program given to all attendees.
    • Sponsor food break with large/prominent signage displayed during break.
    • Two (2) fully paid registrations. Six (6) additional registrations at 80% of the early registration rate.

    Bronze

    $1,500

    • 1/8 page ad in Conference Program given to all attendees.
    • One (1) fully paid registration. Four (4) additional registrations at 80% of the early registration rate.

    Exhibitor Information

    Exhibitor

    $1,500

    • A 10’ x 10’ booth in the Demo Area or separate area as space permits.
    • A 6’ table, two chairs, and a wastebasket will be provided.
    • Electricity to the booth (vendor to supply extension cords).
    • One fully paid registration.  Two (2) additional registrations at 80% of the early registration rate.

    Academic Exhibitor

    $750

    • A 10’ x 10’ booth in the Demo Area or separate area as space permits.
    • A 6’ table, two chairs, and a wastebasket will be provided.
    • Electricity to the booth (vendor to supply extension cords).
    • One fully paid registration. 

    Advertising in Conference Program (1/2 page)               $500

    Contact Information
    sponsor@wuss.org
    Sponsor Committee: Mary Katz, Diana Suhr
    Deadline Information
    Camera-ready artwork due
    by August 1, 2012 for the Program

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