VoiceCon Orlando 2008 Sponsorship Options



Sponsorship Levels

Diamond Sponsor SOLD

  • 20 x 40 foot Booth Space
  • Invitation-only meal function sponsorship for key customers, press and analysts
  • Choice of Luncheon, Reception, Continental Breakfast or Refreshment Break Sponsorship
  • Company name and logo in promotional materials and on VoiceCon Orlando 2008 web site
  • Exclusive 30-minute product briefing
  • One half-page, four-color "Message from Sponsor" in VoiceCon Orlando 2008 brochure
  • One two-page, four-color spread ad in Official Program Guide
  • Banner ad on VoiceCon web site
  • Enhanced program guide listing
  • Company promotional materials inserted into attendees' show bags
  • One-time use of pre-registered attendee list
  • One-time use of conference attendee list (post-event)
  • Five complimentary full conference registrations
  • 24 individual conference session passes
  • Discount coupons for conference registration fees compliments of your company

Platinum Sponsor (available)

  • 20 x 30 foot Booth Space
  • Choice of Luncheon, Reception, Continental Breakfast or Refreshment Break Sponsorship
  • Company Name and logo in promotional materials and on VoiceCon Orlando 2008 web site
  • Exclusive 30-minute product briefing
  • One-page ad in Official Program Guide
  • Enhanced program guide listing
  • One-time use of pre-registered attendee list
  • One-time use of conference attendee list (post-event)
  • Three complimentary full conference registrations
  • 18 individual conference session passes
  • Discount coupons for conference registration fees compliments of your company

Gold Sponsor (available)

  • 20 x 20 foot Booth Space
  • Company Name and Logo in promotional materials and on VoiceCon Orlando 2008 web site
  • Exclusive 30-minute product briefing
  • Enhanced program guide listing
  • One-time use of pre-registered attendee list
  • One-time use of conference attendee list (post-event)
  • Two complimentary full conference registrations
  • 12 individual conference session passes
  • Discount coupons for conference registration fees compliments of your company

Exhibitor Package

  • 10 x 10 foot Booth Space
  • Company name in promotional materials and on VoiceCon Orlando 2008 web site
  • One-time use of pre-registered attendee list
  • One time use of conference attendee list (post-event)
  • One complimentary full conference registration
  • 6 individual conference session passes
  • Discount coupons for conference registration fees compliments of your company



Official Sponsorship Descriptions

Aisle Signs SOLD!

One of the most exciting opportunities we’ve ever offered! Your company’s name and logo suspended above the exhibit hall main aisles, giving direction to every attendee walking the show floor. This promotion offers high visibility and repeat viewing.

Astrovision

Display your logo or a video message on this state-of-the-art Astrovision screen located in the heart of the hotel's main atrium. You are guaranteed instant exposure to guests making their way to the convention center or strolling through the atrium.

Attendee Portfolios

An excellent opportunity to provide a useful set of materials imprinted with your company name and logo to all conferees. Includes attractive leatherette portfolio and pad.

Baseball Caps

A VoiceCon Orlando exclusive! Your company logo, along with the conference name and logo, embroidered on attractive 100% brushed cotton twill caps. Something attendees will hold on to long after the event.

Beach Towels

Send VoiceCon Orlando 2008 attendees home with a memento from our first-ever conference in Orlando —a plush beach towel imprinted with both your company and the event logo!

Book Bags SOLD!

Attractive book bags will be given to all conferees to carry their conference proceedings books. Your company name, logo and advertising message appear on the bag, along with the conference name, dates and logo. Promotional materials from your company may also be included in the bag.

Bookmarks

VoiceCon Orlando 2008 attendees will receive a customized laminated bookmark, so that they don’t lose their place in the conference proceedings during the four-day event. The bookmark will be shrink-wrapped along with the conference books for maximum exposure.

Bookstore Coupons

Your company provides VoiceCon Orlando 2008 attendees with coupons for discounts off books from the official conference bookstore—BreakPoint Books & More.

Breezeway Sponsorship SOLD!

Adorn the space connecting the hotel to the conference center. Make a bold statement with this exclusive sponsorship.

Calculators

VoiceCon attendees will receive pocket calculators imprinted with your company logo—these handy office essentials are perfect for the desktop or briefcase.

Complimentary Wall Street Journal Service

A copy of the Wall Street Journal will be delivered to each VoiceCon Orlando attendee staying at the Gaylord Palms Hotel for the duration of the conference—courtesy of your company! Each day, attendees will receive the paper at their room affixed with a sticker acknowledging your company’s sponsorship of this unique service.

Conference Archive

One year’s worth of promotional benefits! Selected plenary sessions from VoiceCon Orlando 2008 will be archived on the VoiceCon Orlando web site until VoiceCon Orlando 2008. Your company logo will appear on the archive page, along with a link back to your site.

Conference-at-a-Glance/Orlando Map

Your company sponsors a handy, easy-to-read pocket guide to all VoiceCon Orlando 2008 sessions, exhibits and special events.

Conference Proceedings

Another opportunity for lasting visibility, the proceedings books given to all conference attendees feature your company’s name, logo and advertisement on the cover.

Conference T-Shirts

A high visibility opportunity that will last long after the conference, T-shirts will be given to all conferees. Your company name, logo and advertising message appear on the T-shirt, along with the conference name, dates and logo.

Directional Kiosks SOLD!

Attractive, custom-designed directional kiosks will be located throughout the conference center, directing attendees to sessions, exhibits and special events. Your company name and logo will appear along the base of every kiosk.

Drink Stirrers and Cocktail Napkins Sponsorship SOLD!

This exclusive sponsorship will add a great deal of exposure and reach the attendees in a unique way—a sponsorship that’s never been offered at VoiceCon! At each appropriate venue, we’ll have drink stirrers and cocktail napkins sponsored by your company with your logo on them for attendees/patrons to use during our three day conference.

Entrance Unit SOLD!

Be the first to welcome attendees to the VoiceCon Orlando 2008 exhibition! A custom-designed unit will be located at the entrance to the exhibit hall, featuring information about exhibits and special events. Your company name and logo will appear along the base of the unit.

Escalator Sponsorship SOLD!

A branding opportunity like no other. Adorn each side of the main Gaylord Palms Hotel escalators near the convention to the Exhibit Hall and session areas with your company logo. This sponsorship allows you to be one of the first and last seen by attendees at VoiceCon. VoiceCon Orlando.

Espresso Cart

Attendees will enjoy complimentary espresso, cappuccino and other coffee drinks courtesy of your company. Sponsor receives acknowledgement via on-site signage and the Official Program Guide.

Exclusive Evening Parties

  • Sunday Welcome Reception
  • Monday After-Hours Party
  • Tuesday After-Hours Party
  • Wednesday All-Conference Reception

Attendees at these exclusive evening parties enjoy food and beverages compliments of the sponsor in the special atmosphere of industry leaders, press and users. Reception sponsors receive acknowledgment via signage and the Official Program Guide.

Exclusive Meal Function

Sponsoring continental breakfasts, refreshment breaks, luncheons or receptions brings your organization high visibility via signage and acknowledgment in the Official Program Guide.

Exhibit Hall Receptions

Tuesday or Wednesday Reception: Conferees are invited to a casual gathering following the conference program. Hors d’oeuvres and hosted beverage service are provided compliments of your company at a reception on the show floor.

Exhibitor Lounge

Doing business with fellow sponsors? Then host this special Exhibitor Lounge, where colleagues can meet, relax and gather their thoughts before show time. We will provide signage and beverage service during the day (8 am–5:30 pm) on Monday through Wednesday.

Floor Decals

Direct VoiceCon Orlando attendees directly to your booth with these special, brightly-colored, floor decals, customized with your company logo and booth number, so they’ll be sure to find you!

Foyer Banners

Adorn the walls of the Gaylord Palms Hotel with banners promoting your company. Banners will be placed in key locations near VoiceCon Orlando meeting rooms.

Gift Packs

A high visibility opportunity that will last long after the conference! Your company name, logo and advertising message appear on the Gift Pack, along with the conference name, dates and logo. The Gift Packs include note pad, pen, highlighter and post-it notes.

“Go-Bo” In Exhibit Hall SOLD!

One lucky VoiceCon Orlando exhibitor gets their chance to SHINE—with a custom “go-bo” of their company logo on the walls of the exhibit hall.

Guest Room Tent Cards SOLD!

Specially designed tent cards with your company’s promotional message will be left in the guest room of all VoiceCon Orlando attendees staying at the Gaylord Palms Hotel.

Guest Room Turn-down Service SOLD!

VoiceCon Orlando attendees staying at the Gaylord Palms Hotel will be having sweet dreams, courtesy of your complimentary turn-down service and candies imprinted with your company logo.

Guest Room Video Channel

Use one of the hotel's auxiliary video channels to broadcast your company's promotional video on a continuous loop. Make this sponsorship part of a multi-media invitation to your booth!

Hotel Room Key Cards SOLD!

All VoiceCon Orlando attendees staying at the Gaylord Palms Hotel will receive a hotel key card imprinted with your company logo. A high visibility sponsorship!

iConnect Message System

Through the Gaylord Palms’ exclusive iConnect in-room meeting management system, keep attendees up-to-date on your company's VoiceCon Orlando 2008 activities, including exhibit demonstrations, conference speakers, etc., by placing banner ads on the system or by sending daily email messages to VoiceCon Orlando 2008 attendees staying at the Gaylord Palms.

Janus Boards

Your company logo/corporate message will appear on all nine of the hotel's Janus message boards located throughout the Gaylord Palms venue.

Lanyard Badge Holders with Badge Inserts SOLD!

For guaranteed visibility at the conference, your company logo will appear on the lanyards for the badges worn by all attendees throughout the event. We will also insert a promotional piece into every badge distributed at VoiceCon Orlando 2008. This is an exclusive offer.

Luggage Tags SOLD!

Your company is guaranteed visibility long after the conference by sponsoring these attractive leather luggage tags featuring your company name and logo.

Media Lounge

A place for members of the press to relax, gather their thoughts, meet with colleagues, etc. Your company has the opportunity to exclusively sponsor this lounge. We will provide signage and beverage service throughout the event.

Mouse Pads

Stay in front of VoiceCon Orlando attendees all year round with this exclusive sponsorship. These custom mouse pads will be imprinted with your company logo.

PDA Kiosk

Help VoiceCon Orlando attendees stay informed! Sponsor the VoiceCon Orlando 2008 information kiosk where attendees can download the exhibitor list, exhibit hall floor plan as well as session locations and descriptions into their Personal Digital Assistants (PDAs). They will have the entire show schedule right in the palm of their hands!

Pocket Glossary SOLD!

A pocket glossary of voice communications terms will be offered to all conferees to help them understand the new terms and acronyms of the industry. Your company name, logo and advertisement can be placed in the glossary to ensure lasting recognition.

Popcorn Cart

Attendees will enjoy popcorn courtesy of your company. Sponsor receives acknowledgement via signage and the Official Program Guide.

Publication Bins SOLD!

Business Communications Review, along with the VoiceCon Orlando 2008 Official Program Guide and other sponsoring publications will be distributed during the four-day event. Your company’s name and logo will appear on the “header” of every publication bin.

Registration Monitor Logos SOLD!

Your company logo will appear on each monitor at the registration check-in counters at VoiceCon Orlando 2008.

Revolving Door Sponsorship SOLD!

Place your logo on the main revolving door into the lobby of the Gaylord Palms Hotel. A great branding opportunity to reach attendees as they come into the hotel to check-in and attend VoiceCon.

Show Bag Inserts

An excellent and affordable opportunity! Your company’s promotional literature will be inserted into every book bag distributed to VoiceCon Orlando conferees, speakers and members of the press.

Smoothie Station

Attendees will enjoy ready and made-to-order smoothies courtesy of your company. Sponsor receives acknowledgment via signage and the Official Program Guide.

Sports Bottles

Whether at home, the office, or at the gym, these sports bottles will prove useful to all VoiceCon Orlando 2008 attendees. And your sponsorship will have a lasting impression beyond the show floor.

Speaker Lounge

A place for members of the VoiceCon Orlando conference faculty to relax and prepare for their presentations. Your company has the opportunity to exclusively sponsor this lounge. We will provide signage and beverage service throughout the event.

Transportation Area Sponsorship SOLD!

Reach attendees as they arrive and leave the Gaylord Palms Hotel via shuttle buses by sponsoring the attendee transportation area. Attendees will certainly notice this sponsorship, as the waiting area and shuttle buses provide transportation to and from offsite locations to attend VoiceCon. Your logo will appear on the buses, as well as the transportation waiting areas outside the Gaylord Palms Hotel.

Travel Mugs

Enjoy great visibility beyond the show as you take to the road with VoiceCon Orlando 2008 attendees! These attractive thermal travel mugs will feature your company logo and the event logo.

VoiceCon eNews

Our very own VoiceCon gurus, Fred Knight and Eric Krapf, take to their keyboards to deliver a provocative and informative weekly newsletter. Your company’s sponsorship includes recognition at the beginning and end of each newsletter, as well as a promotional blurb. This high visibility promotion is delivered to a database of over 20,000 enterprise voice professionals.

VoiceCon Webinars

Webinars are an excellent means of providing continuing education to end users on a budget. These hour-long, live seminars will be moderated by VoiceCon Orlando organizers and feature valuable, up-to-the-minute information on leading-edge topics facing today’s enterprise voice communications manager. An executive from the sponsor organization will be invited to participate in the session.

Wireless LAN SOLD!

Help VoiceCon Orlando attendees stay connected by sponsoring Wireless Internet Access at VoiceCon Orlando 2008!




Advertising Packages

  • Option 1: Two-page, four-color center spread in the VoiceCon Orlando 2008 Official Program Guide.
  • Option 2: Two-page, four-color spread in the VoiceCon Orlando 2008 Official Program Guide.
  • Option 3: One full-page, four-color, premium position ad in the VoiceCon Orlando 2008 Official Program Guide.
  • Option 4: One full-page, four-color ad in the VoiceCon Orlando 2008 Official Program Guide.
  • Option 5: One half-page, four-color ad in the VoiceCon Orlando 2008 Official Program Guide

Enjoy special incentives for ads in the VoiceCon Orlando 2008 Official Program Guide and Business Communications Review magazine! Advertising packages will be quoted upon request.




About Exhibiting/Sponsoring

For information about VoiceCon Orlando sponsorship/exhibit opportunities, contact:

 
National Sales Manager

Strategic Accounts Manager - East Coast

Strategic Accounts Manager - West Coast
Phone: 630/986-1432, Ext. 302 516/562-5056 415/947-6687
Fax: 630/323-5324 516/467-8256 415/947-6777
Email:

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    • Bank of America
    • Cisco
    • IBM
    • Microsoft

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    • CTO Roundtable: Avaya, Cisco, Nortel
    • New Carrier Landscape
    • Software Based Architectures & Unified Communications

  • Next-Gen Contact Center Conference-within-a- Conference

  • New Sessions, Topics:
    • SOA
    • P2P
    • Infrastructure
    • TCO
    • Applications
    • Mobility
    • Organizational Impacts

  • Audio DVD of ALL sessions to Paid Conference Attendees
  • VoiceCon Tutorials: In-Depth and On Target
  • An Exhibit Floor with ALL the Leading Companies