MARCH 20, 2015
RITZ-CARLTON HOTEL
ISLA VERDE, PUERTO RICO
Overview
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Puerto Rico Information Technology Cluster is organizing its 2nd annual
CIO & IT Leadership Conference March 20th @ Ritz-Carlton San Juan
CIO & IT Leadership Conference has become the premier IT
B2B platform of the Caribbean
The event is a unique opportunity for CIOs and technology executives in
Puerto Rico and the Caribbean to network, learn from each other and
discuss opportunities in the island and abroad
We will present the first ever CIO behavior study in Puerto
Rico with over 100 CIOs representing all mayor industries
Meet & greet top IT executives, innovators and entrepreneurs and
develop new business leads and partner-to-partner opportunities
Key Objectives
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Bring together private sector CIOs, innovators and lT leaders to
discuss trends & challenges in the Caribbean region and foster
networking and business development opportunities
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Identify the state of the IT industry in Puerto Rico and discuss
gaps between buyers’ needs and the current IT offerings
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Discover what are the current CIO’s needs and wants
Share best practices in IT
Gain exclusive insight for business planning and sales direction
Learn what industries are actively buying technology products and services
Determine the market size and growth potential
Develop a strategic plan and promote continuous dialogue between IT
leaders in order to position Puerto Rico as a world-class IT provider
and IT Hub of the Caribbean
Audience
CIOs, CTOs & IT
leaders of the
Caribbean
CIOs of
Multinational
Companies
CIOs of State &
Government
Agencies
CEOs, COOs &
CFOs of leading
corporations
Academic
Institutions &
Professional
Organizations
Top influencers in the IT & Enterprise Sector of the Caribbean!
Why should I Attend?
If I am a Private CIO?
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The CIO & IT Leadership Conference brings together CIOs and top
IT executives across several industries.
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CIOs will meet local IT providers with new products, ideas and
technologies
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You will actively contribute to the development of the IT sector in
Puerto Rico and the Caribbean
Why should I Attend?
If I am a Government CIO?
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The Leadership Conference will bring together the top IT service providers in
the island.
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Network with top CIO’s in the island, share your ideas, and learn from what
they are doing to provide value to their businesses.
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You can contribute to the growth of the IT industry in the island and share
your ideas about the trends and direction of the IT sector in the Government.
Why should I Attend?
If I am an IT Service Provider or Product Developer?
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The Leadership Conference will allow you to learn about the trends and
direction that CIO’s are undertaking, helping you guide your offering
towards current needs.
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IT providers will network and negotiate with other IT leaders. The
Conference allows you to catch up with familiar faces and make new and
critical business contacts.
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The agenda will consist on plenary conferences, panels and networking
opportunities.
Floor Plan*:
Ritz-Carlton Ball Room
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*Floor plan subject to change.
Why should brands
sponsor this event?
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The IT & CIO Leadership Conference enables brands to showcase their best
products and services among key industry decision-makers and buyers
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It provides an unique opportunity to create brand awareness and positive
brand associations between consumer brands and tech industry
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Comprehensive multi platform media plan guarantees exposure in
advertising, website, public relations, social media and event
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Great press, networking and pitch opportunities
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Become an active member of the PR IT Cluster community
Sponsors Package
DON’T MISS THIS UNIQUE OPPORTUNITY TO PRESENT YOUR
PRODUCTS & SERVICES TO THE IT LEADERS OF THE CARIBBEAN!
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An excellent opportunity to access the top leadership of IT market, ranging
from local enterprises, government structures and multinational
conglomerates.
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Over 800 participants; all with decision-making power over the IT direction of
their companies and agencies.
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The Puerto Rico IT Cluster is a private, non-for-profit corporation and all
revenue generated from sponsorship sales will be solely destined to
promote the local IT industry in Puerto Rico and their participants.
Sponsors Package
Blue Chip Sponsor
Investment: $20,000.00 ($15,999.99* if signed before Feb 20th, 2015)
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20ft x 20ft (or 10ft x 30 ft) in main exhibit hall
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Press conference brand integration or interview
collaboration
Company Executive Integration in Main Stage
Proprietary Talk (20 minutes)
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Additional Brand Presence (Entrance and Stage)
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Brief Video (2 minutes aprox.) Integration during
Lunch and between Speakers
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Opportunity to Place Brand Literature at Panel
Discussions
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Protagonist Branding Before, During and After Event
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Protagonist Listing with company brief in IT
CLUSTER 2015 DIRECTORY
Protagonist Branding Before, During and After Event
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10 All Access Tickets to Conference (Includes
Lunch and Cocktail)
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Opportunity for Brand Literature or Merchandise
in Promotional Bag
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Logo in Event Badges
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Opportunity for Public Relations Integration
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Protagonist Logo in all Print/ Digital Advertisement
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Protagonist Logo Visibility in Event Landing Page
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Protagonist Branding Presence in Stage Video Loop
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Social Media Amplification of Corporate Profile & up
to three (3) company news posts in PR IT Cluster
Sponsors Package
Platinum Sponsor
Investment: $12,500.00 ($9,999.00* if signed before February 20th, 2015)
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10ft x 20ft Priority Location in Main Exhibit Hall
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Opportunity to Place Brand Literature at
Panel Discussions
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Company Executive Integration as Speaker in
an Industry Discussion Panel
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Brief Video Brand Integration during
Lunch and between Speakers
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Priority Branding Before, During and After Event
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Protagonist Listing in IT CLUSTER 2015
DIRECTORY
Priority Branding Before, During and After Event
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10 All Access Tickets to Conference
(Includes Lunch and Cocktail)
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Logo in Event Badges
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Additional Brand Presence in Oasis
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Opportunity for Brand Literature or
Merchandise in Promotional Bag
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Priority Logo in all Print/ Digital Advertisement
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Priority Logo Visibility in Event Landing Page
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Priority Branding Presence in Stage Video Loop
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Social Media Amplification of Corporate Profile
Sponsors Package
Gold Sponsor
Investment: $7,500.00 ($5,999.00* if signed before February 20th, 2015)
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10ft x 10ft Premium Location in Main Exhibit Hall
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Premium Branding Before, During and After Event
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Premium Logo or Citation in all Advertisement Efforts
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Premium Logo in Event Landing Page and Stage Video Loop
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Premium Listing in IT CLUSTER 2015 DIRECTORY
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8 All Access Tickets to Conference (Includes Lunch and Cocktail)
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Opportunity to place Brand Literature or Merchandise in Promotional Bag
Sponsors Package
Silver Sponsor
Investment: $4,000.00 ($3,200.00 if signed before February 20th, 2015)
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8ft x 8ft exhibitor space in B2B Exhibitor’s Lounge
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Basic Branding Before and During Event:
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Basic Logo Placement in Eventbrite Page
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Basic Logo Presence in Stage Video Loop
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Listing in IT CLUSTER 2015 DIRECTORY
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Five (5) All Access Tickets to Conference (Includes Lunch and Cocktail)
Sponsors Package
Bronze Sponsor
Investment: $2,500.00 ($1,999.00* if signed before February 20th, 2015)
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Exhibitor Placement in B2B Exhibitor’s Lounge
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1 Cocktail Table + 2 Stools (included)
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Brand signage opportunity limited to (1) 3 x 5ft Standing Banner in promotional area
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Opportunity for laptop, pad or small monitor (32in) on top of Cocktail Table
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Basic listing in IT CLUSTER 2015 DIRECTORY
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Three (3) All Access Tickets to Conference (Includes Lunch and Cocktail)
Sponsor Plug-ins*
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Email Drop to Puerto Rico IT Cluster Database: $750 (Content must be approved by board)
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Official Lanyard of event: $2,500 (must be Blue or Platinum Sponsor)
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2 minute Video Integration @ main stage: $2,500 (must be at least Gold Sponsor)
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Startup Bar Official Sponsor: $7,500
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Cocktail Official Sponsor: $4,000 (Must be at least Gold Sponsor)
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Back Cover in Puerto Rico IT Cluster’s Official Magazine : $6,000
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Full Color Spread Ad (2 pages) in Puerto Rico IT Cluster’s Official Magazine: $5,000
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Full Page Full Color Ad (1 page) in Puerto Rico It Cluster’s Official Magazine: $3,000
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½ Page Full Color Ad in Puerto Rico IT Cluster’s Official Magazine: $1,999
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Sampling Efforts at main entrance: $2,000 (From 9am-11am; must be at least Gold Sponsor)
*All special negotiations must be approved by board.
CONTACT INFORMATION:
For more information:
Sponsorship Opportunities:
Bárbara Rivera
Tel. 787-758-4747
e-mail: barbara.rivera@pridco.pr.gov
Jorge Besú
Tel. 787-504-0006
e-mail: jorge@inhauz.com
pritcluster.com
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