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Sponsorship Equals....

Corporate Promotion

When your corporate name is in the lights by sponsoring GITA's Phoenix Conference, your marketing team is making good things happen. Add a booth in the exhibit hall which saw nearly 2,000 visitors in 2017, and it's win-win-win.

Conference Networking

The deal is often best sealed when attendees have a chance to chat in a relaxed environment. Everyone realizes that, and sponsors are deeply appreciated for making that possible for all who attend.

Helping Students

GITA's scholarship programs are funded to the extent corporations step forward to sponsor GITA conference events. In 2017, one of those who received a $1,000 GITA NA scholarship was Scott Nesbit, University of Wisconsin - Eau Claire.

Sponsorship Opportunities

No one knows your marketing needs like you do. Any item below can be bought individually, in multiples to achieve exclusivity, or bundled across types to suit your needs. A summary table of available options is immediately below. Details for each opportunity can be found by clicking open the respective tab below the table, or by downloading and reviewing the event sponsorship prospectus available by clicking here.

Platinum

PLATINUM (1 Exclusive Opportunity): Poken - $10,000

Poken - Lead the Way with Innovation!

A revolutionary way to harness the power of any industry event, Poken’s innovative approach to generating high quality leads and connecting people with each other is a fun way to build value and create interaction for participants. Poken is a USB drive that attendees use to share a digital business card, download important information, and provide a footprint of their conference experience. All attendees will receive a Poken device with your logo on it which they can continue to use to extend the conversation up to two years post-event! Your logo remains on their personal portal for the entire time.

Sponsorship Includes:

2 admissions to GITA Phoenix
Banner of your company logo at registration acknowledging your sponsorship (sponsor provides a hi-res, current logo to GITA who will create the banner)
Sponsor logo printed on all Poken device caps
Sponsor logo on every attendee’s personal portal
Event recognition of sponsorship
- Conference website
- Relevant social media mentions
- Onsite program
- Onsite event signage
- Logo in PPT shown before keynotes
- Conference opening remarks “Thank You”
Up to a 45-minute breakout session
Attendee list access
Sponsor buttons for every employee attending the conference to wear on their name badge

Gold

GOLD (1 Exclusive Opportunity): Event Registration and Lanyard - $5,000

Event Registration and Lanyard

Your Logo Around Everyone’s Neck for the Entire Conference!

Every attendee at the GITA Phoenix Conference must wear a badge to gain access to the many activities held during this event. Keep your company logo front and center by providing lanyards with your logo to be worn by all participants. In addition, your company logo is prominently displayed at the event registration counter.

Sponsorship Includes:

2 admissions to GITA Phoenix
Banner of your company logo at registration acknowledging your sponsorship (sponsor provides a hi-res, current logo to GITA who will create the banner)
Distribution of your company logoed lanyards with each badge provided (Sponsor to provide a lanyard imprinted with the organization's name which will be used by all attendees. Acceptable specifications: 17-22” long, up to ¾” wide, clip end required, and total count of 250. Delivered to GITA by February 13. GITA must approve badge holder prior to purchase.)
Event recognition of sponsorship
- Conference website
- Relevant social media mentions
- Onsite program
- Onsite event signage
- Logo in PPT shown before keynotes
- Conference opening remarks “Thank You”
Up to a 45-minute breakout session
Attendee list access
Sponsor buttons for every employee attending the conference to wear on their name badge

Silver

SILVER (2 Opportunities): GITA Southwest Social Host - $2,500

GITA Southwest Social - Get Noticed as the Hostess with the Mostest!

Everyone wants to be the BIG CHEESE. Here is your chance. Make your presence known at this opening night event focused on GITA's Southwest members. Your logo will be prominently displayed near the serving stations for all to see. Certain to create a lasting impression!

Sponsorship Includes:

1 admission to GITA Phoenix
Company logo on signage in proximity to hors d’oeuvre and appetizer tables during reception
Event recognition of sponsorship
- Conference website
- Relevant social media mentions
- Onsite program
- Onsite event signage
- Event opening remarks “Thank You”
20 drink tickets to distribute at will (additional tickets are available for purchase)
Up to a 45-minute breakout session
Attendee list access
Sponsor Buttons for every employee attending the conference to wear on their name badge

SILVER (2 Opportunities): Keynote Podium Logo - $2,500

Keynote Podium Logo

You will be Seen as the Conference’s Educational Champion!

Nothing communicates like a logo on the speaker’s podium. Indeed, little doubt who the President of the United States is with the Presidential Seal clearly visible with every word spoken. So, make the leap to the BIG TIME, in a BIG WAY, by having your corporate logo prominently displayed on the keynote speaker’s podium during one of the two keynote presentation slots.

Sponsorship Includes:

1 admission to GITA Phoenix
Company logo displayed on keynote speaker’s podium during one of the two keynote presentation slots
Event recognition of sponsorship
- Company logo shown on screen before and after presentation slide deck
- Conference website
- Relevant social media mentions
- Onsite program
- Onsite event signage
- Event opening remarks “Thank You”
Up to a 45-minute breakout session
Attendee list access
Sponsor Buttons for every employee attending the conference to wear on their name badge

Bronze

BRONZE (2 Opportunities): Breakout Rooms Popup Floor Banner - $500+

Breakout Rooms Popup Floor Banner

If you want to make sure attendees know about your great products and services, here’s an opportunity you won’t want to miss! The popup floor banner you provide will be displayed outside the entrance to the conference breakout rooms.

Sponsorship Includes:

Opportunity to display sponsor provided popup floor banner outside of event breakout rooms during both days of the conference.
Event recognition of sponsorship
- Conference website
- Relevant social media mentions
- Onsite program
Sponsor Buttons for every employee attending the conference to wear on their name badge

Sponsor Commitments:

Sponsor provides one popup floor banner not to exceed 37” wide by 90” high to GITA by February 13 (shipping instructions will be provided to sponsor at a later date)
Sponsorship cost: $500 + purchase, production and shipping costs of item

BRONZE (4 Opportunities) Event Email Blast - $500

Event Email Blast

An Eblast advertising opportunity ONLY available to attendees of the GITA Phoenix Conference! Promote YOUR product or service to build interest and awareness so you can jump start your in-person networking efforts!

Sponsorship Includes:

One email blast to conference attendees.
Event recognition of sponsorship
- Conference website
- Relevant social media mentions
- Onsite program
Sponsor Buttons for every employee attending the conference to wear on their name badge

Sponsor Commitments: Sponsor provides email appropriate ad which includes:

Name of product/service
- Headline
Product Image
- Photo or artwork
- 300 dpi
Contact Information
- Company name
  - Phone number
  - Web address
Product description
- 300 characters

BRONZE (1 Opportunity): Onsite Program Back Cover Ad - $500

Onsite Program Back Cover Ad

Promote your presence with an exclusive full-page, 4-color advertisement in the back cover of the GITA Phoenix Conference Onsite Program that will be distributed to every attendee.

Sponsorship Includes:

Exclusive onsite program back cover ad
Event recognition of sponsorship
- Conference website
- Relevant social media mentions
- Onsite program
Sponsor Buttons for every employee attending the conference to wear on their name badge

Sponsor Commitments: Sponsor provides an appropriate ad by February 1, 2018 which conforms to the following specs:

Advertiser supply artwork
Full page, 4-Color, Final Cut size 8.5 x 11, 1/8” bleed on all sides
Preferred Document Format: High Resolution PDF File
Acceptable Document Format: InDesign, Photoshop or Illustrator files (CS4)
ALL fonts and image files must accompany these source files.

BRONZE (4 Opportunities): Refreshments for Session Breaks - $500

Refreshments for Session Breaks

With the sheer amount of education and discussion taking place, it’s only right that Conference attendees are given a break on occasion. Be a bastion of relief by providing attendees with refreshments during session breaks. Cheers!

Sponsorship Includes:

Signage placed in proximity to the refreshments noting your sponsorship.
Event recognition of sponsorship
- Conference website
- Relevant social media mentions
- Onsite program
Sponsor Buttons for every employee attending the conference to wear on their name badge

BRONZE (1 Opportunity): Registration Bag - $500+

Registration Bag

Your company logo, along with the conference logo, is prominently displayed and seen throughout the Conference when registered attendees carry their event bag to exhibits, session and other events! If the simple and economical plastic shopping bag style is not your bag, then go for a long-lasting impression with a product designed for continual use, even when the conference is over.

Sponsorship Includes:

Your corporate logo, emblazoned on the event bag, placed in the hands of every event attendee.
Event recognition of sponsorship
- Conference website
- Relevant social media mentions
- Onsite program
Sponsor Buttons for every employee attending the conference to wear on their name badge

Sponsor Commitments:

250 event bags to be sourced, printed and delivered to GITA by February 13 (shipping instructions will be provided to sponsor at a later date)
Pre-approved suggested bag styles and sourcing information provided, but sponsor may select a different option subject to approval by GITA

Show Management Commitments:

Distribution of bags during registration process
GITA Phoenix Conference logo artwork supplied to the sponsor
Sponsorship cost: $500 + purchase, production and shipping costs of item

BRONZE (6 Opportunities): Registration Bag Stuffer - $500+ ∙

Registration Bag Stuffer

Everybody loves swag! There is nothing more fun after registering and receiving your event bag than digging through it for the amazing treasures it holds! Don’t miss out on this opportunity for your logo to be one of the first impressions attendees have!

Sponsorship Includes:

Inclusion of one item in registration bag
Event recognition of sponsorship
- Conference website
- Relevant social media mentions
- Onsite program
Sponsor Buttons for every employee attending the conference to wear on their name badge

Sponsor Commitments:

250 items sourced, obtained and delivered to GITA by February 13 (shipping instructions will be provided to sponsor at a later date)

Sponsorship cost: $500 + purchase, production and shipping costs of item

BRONZE (4 Opportunities): Southwest Social Door Prizes - $500

Southwest Social Door Prizes

You can't have a party without some door prizes! So, here's an opportunity for a sponsor to be the point of focus as everyone waits to find out who is going to be a winner during the Monday night Southwest Social.

Sponsorship Includes:

Opportunity to speak to attendees of the Southwest Social for up to 3 minutes prior to drawing a name of door prize winner.
Event recognition of sponsorship
- Conference website
- Relevant social media mentions
- Onsite program
Sponsor Buttons for every employee attending the conference to wear on their name badge

BRONZE (4 Opportunities): Student Attendee Financial Assistance - $500

Student Attendee Financial Assistance

Help a starving college student! Each of these sponsorships will be used to help a deserving student attend GITA Phoenix as your guest. This act of generosity will not go unnoticed – we guarantee it.

Sponsorship Includes:

Admission for one full-time college student in need of financial assistance as determined by the GITA Education Committee.
Event recognition of sponsorship
- Conference website
- Relevant social media mentions
- Onsite program
Sponsor Buttons for every employee attending the conference to wear on their name badge

How to Purchase a Sponsorship

There are 3 ways to purchase the sponsorships above:

Online - After clicking open any of the items above, use the "Click Here to Purchase" button at the bottom of the respective description to purchase in GITA's Online Store. Store accepts credit cards, "Bill Me" situations and can issue invoices.
FAX - Click here to download the paper order form. When complete, FAX to: 844 - 223 - 8218.
Mail - Click here to download the paper order form. When complete, mail with payment to:

Geospatial Information & Technology Association
PHX Conference
1360 University Ave. West, Suite 455
St. Paul, MN 55104-4086

Terms and Conditions

Sponsorships are assigned first-come-first-served upon credit card payment or receipt of check.
If unable to use any of the payment options above, contact GITA Admin at: [email protected].
Sponsorship of the CGA 811 Excavation Safety Conference & Expo is SOLD SEPARATELY through Infrastructure Resources. Details available here.
No refunds. GITA reserves the right to cancel a sponsorship if payment has not been made by the agreed due date. If a sponsorship is cancelled, GITA retains the right to all deposits.