Conference Support Opportunities

(Please note: This page contains a subset of the information found in the SIGCSE 2009 Invitation to Exhibit / Conference Support Opportunities document (PDF). Please refer to it for complete information.)

Platinum Supporter: $20,000

Supporters participating at SIGCSE 2009 at the Platinum Supporter level will receive maximum exposure:

Platinum Supporter Thank You and highlight on the SIGCSE 2009 web site
Logo specially displayed on the SIGCSE 2009 web site with a link of their choice
Special recognition with logo displayed at Opening Plenary Session
Prominent logo placement and recognition in the Exhibit Guide
One complimentary, full page, 4-color advertisement in the Exhibit Guide
25% discount on additional black and white advertisements
Prominent recognition signage at Exhibit Hall entrance
Logo placement on conference signage
2 free exhibit booths with priority placement at the SIGCSE Expo; booth location assigned on a first come, first served basis
10% discount on first additional booth
25% discount on all subsequent additional booths
Two 75 minute vendor session presentations of the supporting organization’s choice
Two inserts in every attendee’s packet
3 complimentary Conference Registrations
Complimentary Job Recruiting Board

Gold Supporter: $15,000

Supporters participating at SIGCSE 2009 at the Gold Supporter level will receive significant exposure:

Gold Supporter Thank You and highlight on the SIGCSE 2009 web site
Logo specially displayed on the SIGCSE 2009 web site with a link of their choice
Special recognition with logo displayed at Opening Plenary Session
Logo placement and recognition in the Exhibit Guide
One complimentary, half-page interior black and white advertisement in the Exhibit Guide
15% discount on additional advertising opportunities
Recognition signage at Exhibit Hall Entrance
2 free exhibit booths with priority placement at the SIGCSE Expo; booth location assigned on a first come, first served basis
10% discount on first additional booth
25% discount on all subsequent additional booths
One 75 minute vendor session presentation of the sponsoring organization’s choice
One insert in every attendee’s packet
2 complimentary Conference Registrations
Complimentary Job Recruiting Board

Silver Supporter: $7,500

Supporters participating at SIGCSE 2009 at the Silver level will receive the following exposure:

Silver Supporter Thank You and highlight on the SIGCSE 2009 web site
Logo specially displayed on the SIGCSE 2009 web site with a link of your choice.
Special mention with logo displayed at Opening Plenary Session
Logo placement and recognition in the Exhibit Guide
One complimentary, quarter-page, black and white advertisement in the Exhibit Guide
Recognition signage at Exhibit Hall entrance
50% discount on any exhibit booth at the SIGCSE Expo; booth location assigned on a first come, first served basis
10% discount on first additional booth
25% discount on all subsequent additional booths
1 insert in every attendee’s packet
1 Complimentary Conference Registration
Complimentary Job Recruiting Board

Event Supporter

Amplify your exposure to SIGCSE attendees with your support of these additional opportunities! Fees include recognition signage at the event, in the Exhibit Hall and Registration Area, as well as recognition in the Exhibit Guide.

Wireless Access (Supporter: $9,000; Co-Supporter: $4,500)

Conference attendees will use wireless communication throughout the entire conference. Fee provides for internet access throughout the Convention Center.
Conference Reception Co-Supporter: $9,000

Attendees enjoy networking with each other and meeting our exhibitors during this evening conference reception.
First Timer’s Luncheon Reception: $7,500

Help us welcome and support our first-time attendees at this annual networking event.
Coffee Break Support: $5,000

Make the Coffee Break of your choice special for attendees!
Kids Camp Supporter: $3,500

Reduce costs for parents attending the conference

In Kind Donations

The Conference welcomes pre-approved In Kind Donations of the following conference items from supporting organizations:

Attendee Registration Bags
Attendee Badge Holders
Volunteer T-shirts
Sticky Note Pads
Other appropriate in-kind items may be suggested with the approval of the Symposium Chairs and Exhibits Manager.

All item production and shipment costs are the responsibility of the supporting organization. Please contact the SIGCSE Exhibits Manager to coordinate.

Exhibit Hours

The SIGCSE 2009 Exhibits will open:

Wednesday 3/4/09: Exhibitor Set-up 1:00 pm - 6:00 pm
Thursday 3/5/09: Exhibits Open 10:00 am - 6:00 pm
Friday 3/6/09: Exhibits Open 10:00 am - 6:00 pm
Saturday 3/7/09: Exhibits Open 9:30 am - 12:30 pm
Saturday 3/7/09: Move Out 12:30 pm - 6:00 pm

(Exhibit hours subject to change at the discretion of the conference management.)

Exhibit Specifications

All Exhibit booths are sold in 10’ x 10’ increments. The Exhibit Hall is NOT carpeted. You may wish to obtain your own carpet for your booth. Carpet, furniture, A/V, computer, Internet, and other needs can be ordered through the SIGCSE decorator.

Included with each 10’ x 10’ booth:

8’ back drape
3’ side drape
One full conference registration per purchased booth. Booth space is assigned on a first come, first serve basis.

Exhibit Decorator

EXPOPLUS
1055 Research Center Drive
Atlanta, GA 30331
404-699-0650

Exhibit Booth Fees

Reserve Before June 1, 2008 and SAVE $300

10’ X 10’ BOOTH - $2,000

Reserve After June 1, 2008

10’ X 10’ BOOTH - $2,300

MULTIPLE BOOTHS

3-5: 10% discount
6 or more - 15% discount

Supporter / Exhibitor Liason

Questions about supporting and exhibiting at SIGCSE 2009 can be directed to our Supporter / Exhibitor Liason:

Prof. Susan Rodger, Duke University
rodger@cs.duke.edu

Exhibit Manager

Dorothea Heck
D. Lawrence Planners LLC
1125 Atlantic Avenue, Suite 634
Atlantic City, NJ 08401
Phone: 609-344-1333
Fax: 609-348-4433
dheck@dlplan.com