4-Star Sponsorship Package

Download Sponsor Package Prospectus

Early Bird Sponsor Fee (August 26 – October 16)	$30,000
Regular Sponsor Fee (October 17 – November 2)	$35,000
Deadline for Sponsor Registration – November 2, 2015

Sponsorship Benefits

For more detail please refer to the Package Summary Matrix

Pre-Event Exposure
TEAM Polycom Event Website – Logo and company description within EXPO area
Logo and listing on Polycom SalesConnect and PartnerConnect platforms
To protect partner confidentiality, attendee lists will not be released to sponsors
Exhibit Hall Exposure
Turnkey 10 x 20 Booth. Includes turnkey structure, carpet, 2 x 10amp electrical drops, 2MB internet connection and signage. Note: Monitors are not included within the booth package but can be pre-ordered at an additional cost from the Exhibitor Kit
Turnkey Whisper Suite (3m x 3m with table and 4 chairs) located adjacent to the EXPO Hall where meetings can be held during EXPO opening hours. Please note there is no technical equipment located in the Whisper Suites – additional items are the responsibility of the exhibitor
Branding Opportunities
High Profile Branding Opportunity – choice of logos on either device charging stations, photo kiosk, napkins at breaks or on 10 designated Atrium Lamp Posts, or general session seat drops (supplied by sponsor and approved by Polycom)
Logo inclusion on all sponsor recognition signage throughout the venue and within the general session
Conference Guide exposure
Full Page Ad in conference guide
Opportunity to purchase Marketing Promotional Opportunities (MPOs)
Presentation Opportunities
Non Service Provider Sponsors: Case Study presentation within breakout track on Thursday, January 14
Service Provider Sponsors: Place on discussion panel within breakout track on Thursday, January 14
Distributor Sponsors: Integration into relevant breakout track on Thursday, January 14
Networking Opportunities
Polycom Global Sales Networking Party – Monday, January 11 Logos on Digital monitors, and inclusion within Conference Guide Attendance of your registered staff at the Networking Event which comprises a Polycom Buyout of the Gaylord Pub District within the hotel which includes: Jack Daniels Southern Cuisine Pub (Southern Inspired menu) Findley’s Irish Pub (European inspired menu) Fuse Sports Bar (Asian inspired menu)
Facilitated Access to Attendees for Private Functions
The Gaylord Opryland has an abundance of award-winning dining options, from fine dining at signature restaurants to casual fare and Pubs – ideal for targeting specific attendees and holding small private parties, larger events or smaller Chefs Table type activities. Great opportunities for capitalizing on your presence at the event. Once a 4-Star sponsor has registered Polycom will approve the hotel to accept a booking from that sponsor if they want to hold “over-and-above” evening activity events on: Tuesday, January 12 after 8.00pm. The EXPO Welcome Reception runs from 5pm – 8pm where a buffet, wine, beer and sodas will be served. Following this with a branded networking activity is a prime opportunity for a sponsor to engage with even more of the attendees Thursday, January 14 after 6.15pm. TEAM Polycom concludes at this time and many attendees will not depart until the following morning. This is another opportunity to hold a branded networking activity for further attendee engagement. The above are optional activities, Polycom will facilitate contact with the correct personnel at the hotel with whom the sponsor should deal directly. Payment arrangements should also be made directly with the hotel. Polycom will support such activities as follows: Promotion of the sponsor's event on the TEAM Polycom Registration Site in line with material submission deadlines Opportunity to promote sponsor event in the TEAM Polycom Conference Guide as part of the sponsor’s Full Page Ad Promotion of the sponsor event within on-site digital signage during TEAM Polycom
Conference Passes
6 x Full Conference Passes
Option to purchase up to 3 additional discounted conference passes
Post Conference Exposure
Polycom press release inclusion
Listing on the post-event attendee access sites of Polycom SalesConnect and PartnerConnect platforms
2 Minute video interview recording during the event which will be posted on the post-event attendee access sites of SalesConnect and PartnerConnect

For more information on the 4-Star Sponsorship package or if you have any questions please contact the EXPO Management Team

Sponsorship packages are subject to change. If changes to a sponsorship package are necessary, the sponsor will be notified and given the opportunity to select alternate benefits of equal value, or if required, the option to cancel certain benefits without penalty.