m-ICTE2003 will become one of the Major International Conferences in the field, and due to this it has attracted the attention of major international companies and publishers. There will be some Sponsorship opportunities available at m-ICTE2003, and they will be provided on a first come first served basis.

Why sponsorship?

To assure the best possible Conference we need world leaders in the field of educational technology to share their insights and enthusiasm especially with younger scientists and students from all over the world. Sponsorship is an integral part of ensuring both established and emerging scientists attend the Congress to enrich the professional life of the whole IT & Education community including those commercial entities that actively support research by developing new products and processes.

Benefits to the sponsor

Corporations and companies that directly benefit from the business generated by educational technology research have a special role to play in sponsorship of the Congress. For these groups, the Congress offers not only a return represented by their products being identified in the international scientific community, but also a chance to communicate with the wider community about the role that they play in IT & Education research in its broadest sense.

Sponsors, through the Congress, will have access to a large number of educators, trainers, managers and
designers, etc.from a variety of countries who will be assembled at one place and at one time. Scientists attending this Congress often have major budgets to disburse and need to make decisions about spending in research and teaching. If these people are important to your business, this Congress is an important opportunity for you to address your market.

Sponsors will benefit by close association with a top international scientific Congress. This will allow them to capitalise on the associations of forward thinking and leading edge research in promotion of their products and image. The Congress will be a significant national and international media event, and will provide an opportunity for wide exposure of sponsors products and services.

m-ICTE2003 PLATINUM Sponsor 12.000 €

Only one major sponsor will be accepted for the conference. Major sponsorship will offer the sponsor a high profile association with a prestigious scientific event that will attract significant electronic and print media coverage. The major sponsor will be a cornerstone partner in the Congress, and so the sponsorship agreement will be negotiated to meet the sponsor’s needs.

Negotiated Benefits could include

• naming rights to the congress
• 200 event flyers for invitations
• 2 conference bag insert
• 1 copy of the attendees listing
• company logo displayed on the screen in the Opening and Closing sessions
• company logo displayed on the screen prior to each session
• Large company logo displayed at the internet cafe and area of virtual posters exhibition (one logo for every 4-5 computers). see pictures from the ICTE2002 conference for looking at the virtual posters exhibition area (www.formatex.org/icte2002.html)
• prime exhibition site including complimentary Congress registrations
• Exhibit Hall - 30 minutes Product Shootout session
• acknowledgement and company logo in all printed Congress material (book of Abstract of about 500 pages, Program, etc.) and an active link on Congress website opening and sponpors page
• the opportunity to hang a banner or promotional signage in the registration foyer for the duration of the Congress
• Free distribution of promotional materials during m-ICTE2004

m-ICTE2003 GOLD Sponsors 6.000€

Three Gold Sponsors will be accepted for the conference. The sponsorship agreement will be negotiated to meet the sponsor’s needs.

Negotiated Benefits could include

• 100 event flyers for invitations
• 1 conference bag insert
• 1 copy of the attendees listing
• company logo displayed on the screen in the Opening and Closing sessions
• company logo displayed on the screen prior to each session
• company logo displayed at the internet cafe and area of virtual posters exhibition (one logo for every 4-5 computers). see pictures from the ICTE2002 conference for looking at the virtual posters exhibition area (www.formatex.org/icte2002.html)
• prime exhibition site including complimentary Congress registrations
• acknowledgement and company logo in the Abstract Book (about 500 pages)
• Active link at the Conference website

Pre-Workshops Major Sponsors (one position for every Workshop) 3.500 €

• naming rights to the Workshop
• company logo displayed on the screen in the Opening and Closing sessions
• company logo displayed on the screen prior to each session
• company logo displayed at the internet cafe and area of virtual posters exhibition (one logo for every 4-5 computers). see pictures from the ICTE2002 conference for looking at the virtual posters exhibition area.
• Showcasing area + 1 complimentary Congress registrations
• acknowledgement and company logo in all printed Workshop material and an active link on Workshop website opening page
• the opportunity to hang a banner or promotional signage in the registration foyer for the duration of the Workshop

Keynote Speakers (9 available) Average cost: 1350 €

The Keynote Speaker sponsor will fund the keynote speaker's expenses including their travel (business class), accommodation and registration fee.

Sponsorship benefits

• naming rights to the keynote speaker's presentation(s), i.e. the speaker will be billed as the 'Sponsor name Keynote Speaker'.
• company logo displayed on the screen in the session venue prior to the keynote speaker's presentation(s)
• acknowledgement by the session chairperson just prior to the keynote speaker's presentation(s)
• acknowledgement and company logo in the printed Congress material and a link on the Congress website
• the opportunity to hang a banner or promotional signage in the venue for the duration of the keynote speaker's presentation(s)

Symposia Sponsorship 1.900 €

Sponsorship benefits

• naming rights to the symposium  i.e. the symposium will be billed as the 'Sponsor name Symposium'.
• company logo displayed on the screen in the session venue prior to each speaker's presentation(s)
• acknowledgement by the session chairperson at the opening of the Symposium
• acknowledgement and company logo in the printed Congress material and a link on the Congress website
• the opportunity to hang a banner or promotional signage in the venue for the duration of the symposium.

Registration Brochure, Call for Abstracts, and Pre-Congress Publicity Material 1.200 €

The pre congress promotional material will be distributed periodically (by post and by an electronic newsletter) in the months leading up to the congress and will provide several opportunities to present the company name and logo to potential delegates.

Sponsorship benefits

• company logo and acknowledgement in each of the promotional pieces
• company logo and acknowledgement in the Abstracts Book
• link on the Congress website

Book of Abstract: 2500 €

The book of abstract, to be distributed at the beginning of the Conference to all delegates, will have more than 500 pages. This is a quite high impact sponsorship opportunity, since books of abstracts will be continously used by researchers as reference book for some years. They also serve as major sources in the IT & Education community

Sponsorship benefits

• company logo/information on 5 pages (colour) of the Abstracts book.
• link on the Congress website

Poster Sessions 1.800 €

Sponsorship benefits

• naming rights to the Poster Session  i.e. the symposium will be billed as the 'Sponsor name Poster Session.
• Logo of the company at the posters panels (one logo every 4-5 panels)
• acknowledgement by the session chairperson at the opening of the session
• acknowledgement and company logo in the printed Congress material and a link on the Congress website
• the opportunity to hang a banner or promotional signage in the Poster Session venue for the duration of the session.

Congress Satchels 3.000 € (if the organization must acquire them), and 
1.700 € if provided by the sponsor.

Each delegate attending the Congress will receive a satchel/bag at registration.   Sponsorship is sought from a single sponsor for satchels of a type and standard approved by the Organising Committee.

Sponsorship benefits

• the right to display the company logo on the satchels
• acknowledgement in the congress handbook and a link on the Congress website

Name Badges (two positions) 1.000 € 

Name badges will be worn by all delegates and exhibitors.  The card will be printed with the sponsors logo and the delegate's name and organisation.

Sponsorship benefits

• company logo on the badge card
• acknowledgement in the Congress handbook

Satchel Inserts 500 € per item

All registered delegates to the Congress will receive a Congress satchel.  The sponsorship benefit is:

• Opportunity to insert one promotional brochure or other item into the delegate satchels.

Welcome Reception – Wednesday 3 December 2.400 €

This event is held on Wednesday evening amongst the trade exhibitors, and includes the Official Opening of the Congress.  This event has a high impact with delegates because it is the first event of the Congress.

Sponsorship benefits

• naming rights to the Welcome Reception i.e. the Reception will be called the 'Sponsor name Welcome Reception'.
• company signage within the Welcome Reception venue during the function
• acknowledgement in the Congress handbook and a link on the Congress website
• 4 complimentary tickets to the Welcome Reception

Other Opportunities

If these sponsorship opportunities and benefits do not meet your requirements but you wish to support the Congress, please do not hesitate to contact us. We will adopt a flexible approach to sponsors, and may be able to negotiate an alternative that will meet your needs.

Contact: Ms. Ines Solo de Zaldivar (m-icte2003@formatex.org) 

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