Sponsorship
Recognizing that some companies have the ability and interest to contribute beyond a membership value and are interested in added benefits, WiTec Alberta also has a sponsorship program that recognizes three sponsorship levels (Silver, Gold and Platinum). For more information on sponsorship, please contact James S. Fell at (403) 284-6411 or email us at jfell@calgarytechnologies.com
Sponsorship
Platinum $10,001 and above
Gold $5,001 - $10,000
Silver $3,000 - $5,000
Benefits for All Sponsors
· Recognition by clients and prospects of your affiliation with a professional association in an important and growing sector in the province.
· An opportunity to influence the development of the emerging wireless technology cluster and business strategy in Alberta, Canada and internationally.
· Full member access to the member side of the WiTec website for unlimited number of employees of the company with access discussion papers and interest groups
· Post news items and job postings
· Listing and Logo visibility on the WiTec website, WiTec events and company directory commensurate with the level of sponsorship
· Exposure to potential customers, investment community, suppliers, products and services with personal introductions
· Given the opportunity to introduce speakers at WiTec networking events
· First access to providing lead sponsorship for major events such as Wireless Connections Conferences
· Seen as a good corporate citizen of the province and the Alberta telecom sector
· Free participation in most WiTec events and reduced rate for many WiTec partner events
· Collaborative promotion opportunity (trade shows, conferences, publications).
· Name & logo on individual wall banners at WiTec events
Platinum Sponsor Benefits
Sponsors over $10,000 Platinum Level receive the following benefits
- Unlimited free sponsor employee attendance to all WiTec networking events
- Listing as Gold Sponsor in sponsor section on WiTec website
- Executive invitation to attend Private Dinners with visiting delegations
- Personal introductions to event speakers
- One Private Dinner co-sponsorship per year
- One Platinum sponsor is featured at each event. All banners will be hung but the “event sponsors” will have a prominent place in the room and will be featured in the blasts. A brief introduction of the company will be given in the opening.
- First-right-of-refusal to sponsor receptions associated with trade missions.
- The sponsor logo will go on all e-blasts and event materials.
Special Interest Groups (SIGs):
- Each Platinum sponsor will have the opportunity to own a SIG
- SIG Committee Co-Chair opportunity
- A special banner with their logo will be made for that SIG and their logo will go on all promotional material and on the website for that SIG
Trade Missions:
- Platinum service sponsors will have opportunity to sponsor trade mission receptions/events
Exposure/Visibility:
- Company name & logo included in the presentation slide show at all events
- Prominence at events, in literature, and on the web
- Listing Sponsor in Platinum sponsor section on WiTec website
- Online Membership Directory listing highlighted
- Name & logo on individual wall banners at WiTec events
- Exclusive event sponsorship opportunities
- Press Release announcing Platinum Sponsorship
Gold Sponsor Benefits
Sponsors at the $5001-10,000 Gold Level receive the following benefits:
- 4 free attendees to each WiTec Networking Event
- Online Membership Directory listing highlighted
- Listing as Gold Sponsor in sponsor section on WiTec website
- Company name & logo Included in the presentation slide show at all events
- Prominence at events, in literature, and on the web
- Exclusive event sponsorship opportunities
Special Interest Groups (SIGs):
- Each Gold sponsor will have the opportunity to own a SIG for $1,250 (in addition to the sponsorship fees.)
- SIG Committee Co-Chair Designate
- A special banner with their logo will be made for that SIG and their logo will go on all the blasts and on the website for that SIG
Trade Missions:
- Gold sponsors will have opportunity to sponsor trade mission receptions/events along with Platinum sponsors as appropriate.
Receptions:
- Opportunity to sponsor receptions and/or lunches associated with WiTec programs.There will be an additional fee dependent upon the event.
- The sponsor logo will go on all promotional and event materials.
Silver Sponsor Benefits
Sponsors at the $3000-5,000 SILVER Level receive the following benefits:
- 2 free attendees to each WiTec Networking events
- Online Membership Directory listing highlighted
- Listing in sponsor section on WiTec website
- Company name & logo included in the presentation slide show at regular events
- SIG Committee Co-Chair Designate
- Prominence at events, in literature, and on the web
- Event sponsorship opportunities
