Texas GIS Forum October 23 – 27, 2017 | Austin, Texas

Participating as a Sponsor and Exhibitor will:

• Extend your recognition and drive traffic to your booth
• Introduce your new products, solutions, and services
• Reach your target market and network with the decision makers of the geospatial field

Reach for maximum visibility with the geospatial and location-based service industries through:

• Email blasts to previous attendees
• Digital and print advertising
• Conference promotions
• Exclusive exhibit hours
• Networking reception
• Onsite promotions
• Technical demos

Platinum Sponsor/Exhibitor ($5,250)

Includes:

Premium location of a 10x20 exhibit space (with carpet, electricity), 1 draped table, 2 chairs, trash receptacle and wireless internet access. Note: 10x10 booth space available upon request

Promotions Include:

• 5-minute on-stage welcoming or opening statement prior to keynote address (Optional).
• Sponsorship of the Thursday Evening Social Event at The Oasis, featuring a special Keynote Speaker.
• The choice of one of six prominently featured sponsor opportunities
  • 45-minute uncontested presentation slot on the agenda to demonstrate products and services (2 available - Wednesday or Thursday) Already Claimed
  • Sponsorship of Wednesday Evening Social Event Already Claimed
  • AV Sponsorship
  • Wednesday Opening Keynote
  • Thursday Opening Keynote
  • IMPORTANT: Your choice is on a first-come, first-serve basis and is optional.
• Verbal and visual recognition of sponsorship during opening remarks and throughout the Forum.
• Five (5) free registrations for staff and guests to all Forum functions including presentations, breaks, lunches, and social events.
• Large logo on Forum sponsorship banner prominently displayed in the Exhibit Hall.
• Prominent placement of the corporate logo on the front page of the TNRIS website.
• Prominent placement of the corporate logo (with links to corporate website) on the front page of the Forum website.
• Logo featured prominently on stage, general signage, and all promotional materials.
• Prominently placed logo printed on the Forum program given to all attendees.
• Promotional article, with sponsor-provided content, on TNRIS front page and Forum website.
• Your corporate print marketing materials added to the Forum packet for all attendees.

Gold Sponsor/Exhibitor ($3,750)

Includes:

Highly desirable location of a 10x10 exhibit space (with electricity), draped table, 2 chairs, trash receptacle, and wireless internet access.

Promotions Include:

• Verbal and visual recognition of your sponsorship during opening remarks at the Forum.
• Three (3) free registrations for staff and guests to all Forum functions including presentations, breaks, lunches, and social events.
• Large logo on Forum sponsorship banner prominently displayed in the Exhibit Hall.
• Placement of the corporate logo (with links to corporate website) on the Forum website.
• Logo printed on the Forum agenda program given to all attendees.
• Your corporate marketing materials added to the Forum packet for all attendees.

Silver Sponsor/Exhibitor ($2,750)

Includes:

Desirable location 10x10 exhibit space (with electricity), draped table, 2 chairs, trash receptacle, and wireless internet access.

Promotions Include:

• Two (2) free registrations for staff and guest to all Forum functions including presentations, breaks, lunches, and social events.
• Logo printed on the Forum agenda program given to all attendees.
• Logo on Forum sponsorship banner displayed in the Exhibit Hall.
• Logo on Forum website.

Exhibitor Only ($1,750 – Limit 10)

Note: Some conditions apply.

Includes:

10x10 exhibit space (with electricity), draped table, 2 chairs, and trash receptacle.

Promotions Include:

• One (1) free registration to all Forum functions including presentations, breaks, lunches, and social events.
• Name printed on the Forum agenda program given to all attendees.
• Listing on Forum website.

Exhibitor Only option is reserved for small businesses or start-up companies with less than 25 employees, $2 million in annual revenue, or have been in existence for less than two years.

A La Carte Sponsorship Options

Exclusive sponsorship of any of the options below include your logo printed and posted during the event timeframe. You also receive an honorable mention in the conference program as well as verbal recognition.

Note: Companies do not need to be a selected sponsor level (Platinum, Gold, or Silver) in order to sponsor any of the options below. Sponsoring an option below by itself does not qualify you for a designated sponsor level. Platinum, Gold, and Silver level sponsors can purchase the additional options below.

Sponsor a Breakfast

During breakfast, sponsors will be recognized with prominently displayed posters. Sponsors may provide give-a-way items that will be placed strategically in the breakfast area.

• Wednesday - $750
• Thursday - $750
• Friday - $750

Sponsor a Lunch

During lunch, sponsors will be recognized with prominently displayed posters. Sponsors have the opportunity to place give-a-way items on the lunch tables.

• Wednesday - $750 Already Claimed
• Thursday - $750 Already Claimed

Sponsor a Coffee Break

During the coffee breaks, sponsors will be recognized with prominently displayed posters. Sponsors may provide give-a-way items that will be placed strategically in the break area.

• Wednesday AM - $500
• Wednesday PM - $500
• Thursday AM - $500
• Thursday PM - $500
• Friday AM - $500

Name Tag Lanyards - $500 (Already Claimed)

Place your company logo on name tag holders that will be worn by each conference attendee for the duration of the conference. The GIS Forum conference management will work with the sponsor to select the badges. The GIS Forum conference committee will produce the badges and will be responsible for the purchase of the badges.

Pens Sponsor - $500 (Already Claimed)

Each attendee will be given a pen in their conference bag at registration. Your company logo will be printed on the pens in addition to the Forum conference graphic. The GIS Forum conference management will work with the sponsor to select the pens. The GIS Forum conference committee will produce the pens and will be responsible for the purchase of the pens.

Become a Sponsor After you've looked over the Sponsor Rules and Regulations, visit the link to register as a sponsor.