Be Part of the Community SPONSOR THINK 2017
Special thanks to thINK Customer Community Sponsors EXECUTIVE SPONSOR
BOCA RATON, FLORIDA FOUNDING SPONSORS
thINK 2016 attracted more than 400 production print professionals, analysts, partners and press, establishing it as the largest inkjet user group in the world. We are poised to continue the growth and build on the success of thINK 2016. Don’t miss the opportunity to play an influential role in this rapidly growing market — forecasted to reach $67.3 billion in 2017.*
PARTNERS MAKE IT POSSIBLE Our partners provide many of the components that have helped make inkjet the fastest growing segment in the digital print market. From paper companies to finishing equipment, software and workflow solutions, our partners help make Canon Solutions America production print customers productive and profitable. Here’s your chance to show off new products and services, meet potential customers and deepen relationships with existing ones.
3 GOOD REASONS TO SPONSOR thINK 1
thINK members are looking for the best-in-class, Canon Solutions America-compatible solutions you offer
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The thINK event gives you direct access to a targeted group of decision-makers in a congenial setting
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It’s your opportunity to become an influential part of the thINK community
*Smithers Pira
NEW SPONSORS
REGISTRATION IS OPEN RESERVE YOUR THINK 2017 SPONSORSHIP NOW! Don’t Wait! thINK 2016 Partner Sponsorships sold out and we want YOU to be a part of thINK 2017! Visit www.thinkforum.com to reserve your thINK 2017 sponsorship today! QUESTIONS? Contact Victor Bohnert at 312.245.1061 or email
[email protected]
thINK is an independent community of Canon Solutions America Production Print customers, solution partners, and print industry experts. Led by some of the most successful inkjet service providers in the country, it provides a forum for members to network, gain knowledge, discuss common challenges, and share best practices. For more information, visit thinkforum.com.
Sponsorship Opportunities Boca Raton Resort / Boca Raton, Florida October 9-12, 2017
thINK 2016 by the Numbers 4% 2%
400 +
19%
Attendees
Production Print Professionals Partners Press and Analysts
40 +
200 +
Post-Conference Videos
Companies
Additional Sponsorship Opportunities
CHOOSE A SPONSORSHIP LEVEL TO HELP YOU ACHIEVE YOUR MARKETING AND NETWORKING GOALS FOR 2017.
YOU CAN ENHANCE YOUR BRAND’S PRESENCE AT THINK 2017 WITH THESE ADDITIONAL SPONSORSHIP OPPORTUNITIES:
GOLD PARTNER
PLATINUM PARTNER $20,000
OPENING KEYNOTE - $10,000
When you become a thINK 2017 Gold Partner, you’ll gain access to a wide range of benefits for maximum exposure at the event.
Consider becoming a thINK 2017 Platinum Partner for even more benefits before, during, and after the event.
BREAKS - $5,000
$10,000
Inkjet Experts
75%
Sponsorship Opportunities
Event Exhibition Table 10 x 20
Platinum $20,000
30 +
Conference Bag Insert
Educational Sessions
Conference Passes (4)
800 +
60 +
Social Media Posts / Mentions
Speakers
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Conference Passes (2) Sponsor Logo in Pre-Event Marketing Participation in Pavilion Promotion Logo on Platinum Partner Event Banner
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3%
An opportunity to sponsor the evening reception. Includes sponsor recognition and logo visibility on reception signage and napkins.
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CONFERENCE REGISTRATION BAGS - $10,000
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35%
Solution Partners
Marketing Agencies Paper Companies Finishing Companies Workflow Solution Companies
30%
This pocket guide will be one of the most visible pieces at the event. Attendees will see your logo as they reference it numerous times a day to see seminar times, locations, and other event happenings.
CONFERENCE GUIDE AD (EACH ADDITIONAL) - $1,000
Logo Recognition on thINK 2017 event website
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thINK membership and full access to thinkforum.com resources
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Application Story on thINKforum.com Resources Page
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Guest Blog Post on thINK Blog
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Post-Event Attendee Mailing List
Registration bags hold all of the materials attendees will take back with them after the conference. All Platinum sponsors are entitled to add one insert, but if you have more you want to say to attendees, this is your opportunity to say it.
QUICK GLIMPSE POCKET PROGRAM - $5,000
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Pre-Event Registration List
You’ll be placing your brand in the hands of every attendee when you sponsor the bags that all attendees will receive at check-in. You’ll share the space with the thINK logo.
REGISTRATION BAG INSERT - $1,500
Pre-/Post-Event
30 + 32%
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Logo on Gold Partner Event Banner
Sponsoring conference breaks will ensure your presence is known. You provide the table tent displays which will remain on break tables throughout the conference.
RECEPTION - $5,000 (LIMIT 3)
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Half Page Ad in Program Guide Company Profile in Program Guide
Gold $10,000
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Exhibition Table 10 x 10 Full Page Ad in Program Guide
Includes VIP meet and greet with keynote speaker and tabletop recognition. You provide the table tent displays and we’ll distribute them on each table.
The thINK program guide offers valuable information for attendees to access throughout the event. Gold and Platinum sponsors are entitled to a half or full-page ad respectively. This is an opportunity to add another full-page advertisement to this well-used resource.
HOTEL ROOM DROP - $5,000 Give attendees the VIP treatment by leaving something from your company in their rooms. You provide company information and/or promotional items and we will have them delivered right to thINK attendee hotel rooms.
ADDITIONAL CONFERENCE PASSES - $500 PER PASS
400 +
Number of Attendees Expected at thINK 2017
RESERVE YOUR THINK 2017 SPONSORSHIP NOW! www.thinkforum.com QUESTIONS? Contact Victor Bohnert at 312.245.106 or email
[email protected]
Gold Partners receive 2 conference passes and Platinum Partners receive 4 conference passes with their sponsorship. You can purchase additional passes if you would like to bring more members of your team.
