Everything Channel Events

Sponsor Benefits

XChange Solution Provider 2009 is where top Vendors and Solution Providers will meet, network and define the future. XChange Solution Provider sets the stage and tone for newbusiness growth all year long. Solution Providers anticipatethis event so they can look for new revenue opportunities,find and evaluate new products, stay abreast of newtechnologies and network with their community of peers toshare best practices.

Event Highlights:

Vendor sponsors and attendees come to life with the exciting stream of activities that take place in this 3-day channel conference. Sponsorship opportunities are customizable, bringing visibility and awareness to products, programs and people.
* World Premiere and Tech Symposium Sponsorships
* 18th Annual Channel Champions Awards Ceremony              
*  XChange XCellence Award Luncheon
*  Demo Rooms, Solution Pavilion Booths and Hospitality Suites
*  Interactive XChange Boardroom Appointments
*  Valuable industry content delivered by IPED analysts and leading Everything Channel editors
*  Pre-event WorkshopsPower Partner XPerience


Speaking Opportunities:


World Premiere
Exclusive 30-45 minute speaking opportunity to address the entire audience of qualified Solution Provider organizations as well as the editors and executives of Everything Channel. Sponsorship includes a customized evaluation survey, one booth in the Solutions Pavilion and a description/ speaker photo listed in conference guide agenda.
Please discuss with your sales Rep additional sponsorship opportunities to reach the masses

Tech Symposium
Unique opportunity to demo new product or present new program in 20 minute session with five minute Q&A moderated by Everything Channel Executive to Solution Provider audience. Sponsorship also includes a booth in the Solutions Pavilion.

Solution Provider Orientation
Kick off the event with the first opportunity to addressthe entire Solution Provider audience. This exclusivesponsorship gives you not only a 10 minute speakingaddress but also allows you to be the only vendor tonetwork with all Solution Providers.

Welcome Reception
Be the exclusive host of the Welcome Reception open to all attendees on the first night of the event. This sponsorship includes a 10 minute address and opportunity for your Executives to be the first to mingle over drinks with the entire audience. As the sole sponsor your company logo and literature will be prominently displayed at the reception, on signage and materials.

Meals Sponsorships
Receive invaluable industry/channel business exposure by being the EXCLUSIVE sponsor of a breakfast or lunch reception. You will have the opportunity to address the Solution Provider audience, display signage, and distribute information.
VIP Breakfast (Monday 3/9, Tuesday 3/10 and Wednesday 3/11)
VIP Lunch (Monday 3/9 and Tuesday 3/10)

Demo Rooms
Demo Rooms provide your company the opportunity to display product offerings during dedicated scheduled times throughout the event in an intimate setting. Demo Room sponsors are included in the passport program ensuring constant traffic to your room. Also provides a setting for your company to conduct private one-on-one meetings.

Booths
Have your company be part of our Solutions Pavilion with a 10 x 10 booth on the show floor; connecting booth space available to increase your show floor presence.

Hospitality Suites
Hospitality Suites can be used to facilitate private one-on-one meetings with Solution Providers. Your suite can also be open throughout the conference for demos of your product and social gatherings.

Pre-event Technology Workshops
This program is designed to give you three hours of exclusive time with a targeted group of partners and/or prospects. You own the session and work with XChange to educate, recruit, brand or train 25 key partners/ prospects prior to event kick off with choice of breakfast or lunch.

XChange Boardroom Appointments
*Bundle packages and multiple appointment discounts are available.

XChange appointments give your company the opportunity to present your programs in a boardroom setting with 15-18 targeted Solution Providers grouped by their core competencies. This is a time to interact and help you structure your Channel programs based on feedback and input.

XChange Boardroom Appointment Description:

Small Business— 2 rooms
Specialize in customizing solutions, servicing and supporting end user customers with 10-100 employees.

Mid Market — 4 rooms
Specialize in customizing solutions, servicing and supporting end user customers with 101-999 employees.

Large/Enterprise - 2 rooms
Sells to Fortune 500 and Enterprise accounts; volumepurchaser with full integration capabilities.

Systems Integrator - 2 rooms
Organizations whose core competencies include a combination of professional services as well as expertise in hardware and software technologies. They recommend/ specify products as part of a total solution –which can include services -as opposed to strictly purchasing or reselling product for customers.

Security – 1 room
Primary business is security; provide integration, consulting, training and managed security services to customers.

Networking – 1 room
Solution provider organizations that specialize in network and system design and installation.

Managed Services Providers – 1 room
Typically deliver infrastructure management services on a subscription basis.

CRN Channel Champions Awards Reception
Platinum (exclusive with speaking opportunity at event)
*detailed information sheet available with integrated package details and descriptions

At this annual event, the editors of CRN reveal which technology manufactures are truly Channel Champions. Join CRN editors’ Robert DeMarzo, Steve Burke and Larry Hooper as they crown the champions at the event that kicks off awards season in the Channel. Channel Champs sponsors integrated package includes event, online and print.

XChange XCellence Awards Luncheon/Reception
The XChange XCellence Awards measure overall Solution Providers’ perceptions of sponsor’s products and services during the conference. An XChange XCellence Awards Luncheon/Reception sponsorship is an excellent opportunity to recap and confirm your company’s message to the entire Solution Provider audience thereby leaving them with the final word of the conference.


Branding Opportunities:


Conference Business Package
Get in front of every Solution Provider in the XChange Boardroom Appointment by sponsoring the Business Package. This includes your company’s logo on a pen, writing pad folio and nameplate or business card holder. Let the Solution Providers take your company’s presence back to the office with them!

Conference Guide Back Cover Ad Sponsor
Captivate the entire conference with your company message – your full page 4-color ad appears on the back cover of the conference guide.

Pocket Guide Agenda Sponsor
Be the sole sponsor of the Pocket Guide Agenda. This is a great way to increase your company’s visibility, have your company logo and description included on the back cover of the Pocket Guide Agenda.

Hotel Key Cards Sponsor
Your company logo or message printed on the hotel key card, used by all attendees to enter their room.

Snack Attack
Give Solution Providers and your brand a boost by sponsoring snacks during the XChange Boardroom Appointments. These breaks give Solution Providers a chance to replenish with a few snacks and drinks to keep their energy up throughout the event. Attendees will see your logo and thank you for it.

Scheduling Tool Tile Sponsor
Have your company branded before the event even begins! Be the sole sponsor of the My XChange Scheduling Tool Tile. The Scheduling Tool is used by all attendees pre-event to help facilitate one-on-one meetings that take place onsite at the event.

Show Daily Ad Page
The XChange Show Daily is a ‘must read’ morning news at XChange Solution Provider. Broadcast your company message to all attendees in the pages of the XChange Show Daily. Your ad will run each morning of the conference surrounded by content, previews and critical reviews brought to you by the editors of Everything Channel.
Two page Spread
Back Cover
Full Page