Be An Active Participant
The forum is all about demonstrating leadership in energy while fostering positive discussion. As
a sponsor, you'll enjoy significant benefits not available to anyone in the industry,
including:
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A platform for direct dialogue
with the leading thinkers and influencers of the energy |
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A chance for peer-to-peer networking with attendees representing an exclusive demographic |
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Participation in Q&A sessions, panels, and presentations on formative issues shaping energy |
Choose from one of six ways to showcase your industry leadership and vision.
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The Industry Leadership Partner is the highest level of engagement possible and provides for numerous points of input, recognition, and exposure prior to, during, and
following the forum. It allows ONE company to demonstrate a clear leadership
role as a solutions provider.
Multiple speaking, networking, and marketing opportunities define this exclusive engagement, highlighted by a keynote address that kicks off all the sessions,
participation in a panel discussion on a topic significant to your market
position, and opening remarks at a Welcome Reception on Day One.
| Thought Leadership |
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A senior executive will give the keynote
address prior to the opening of the first session. ($40,000 value) |
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A senior executive will participate as a panelist, providing introductory remarks and then
participating in the panel discussion,
where a designated slot is available and topic is
applicable. ($20,000 value) |
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Energy Central’s editorial staff will interview three members of the executive team, taped
on-site. The interviews will be broadcast on the EnergyBiz Leadership Forum website for six months post-conference. ($45,000 value) |
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A four-page ad or Thought Leadership article provided by your organization will appear in the Leadership Forum Special Report in the subsequent issue of
EnergyBiz and on the Leadership Forum website. ($25,000 value) |
| Brand Awareness |
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Recognition as Industry Leadership Partner in all pre-conference marketing,
on-site materials and signage, on the forum website, and in
EnergyBiz and Intelligent Utility™ magazines (sponsorship must be finalized by 12/23/09 to be included in
the magazine advertisements for the forum). ($18,000 value) |
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Reserved seating and signage at front tables for general sessions. ($2,000 value) |
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10-foot tabletop display located in the Cyber Lounge. ($10,000 value) |
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Name and logo recognition on name badges and lanyards. ($12,000 value) |
| Direct Marketing |
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Receipt of pre-registration list two weeks prior to any other sponsors and receipt of final attendee list following conference. ($5,000 value) |
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Gift (provided by Industry Leader Partner) for attendees. Item must be pre-approved by Energy Central and cannot conflict with other marketing materials designated for other sponsors. ($7,500 value) |
| Relationship Marketing |
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Host the Welcome Reception, open to all attendees on the first day of the conference. ($25,000 value) |
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A senior executive will offer an opening toast and brief welcoming remarks at the beginning of the Welcome Reception, also hosted by the Industry Leader Partner, on Day One. ($15,000 value) |
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Acknowledgement and introduction from the
forum Chair at the Welcome Reception and in the Welcome and Opening Remarks portion of the program. ($2,000 value) |
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Receive priority seating for two senior executives at a head table at the
EnergyBiz KITE Awards Ceremony. ($5,000 value) |
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Complimentary passes for 10 executives from your organization (or invited guests) to the conference. Guests are subject to the approval of Energy Central. ($25,000 value) |
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Additional Industry Leadership Partner organization employees will receive a discount of 25% off the registration fee. |
| Public Relations |
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At least two national distributions of EnergyBiz press releases announcing speakers and panelists, with your executive included (dependent upon the date of commitment). Releases will also be posted as press release announcements in the News section of Energy Central’s website. ($3,000 value) |
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Receipt of registered media list prior to event. ($1,000 value) |
| Additional Benefits |
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Private suite at the Mandarin Oriental Hotel in Washington, D.C., for three nights for one executive, with full access to concierge lounge. ($3,000 value) |
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Energy Central will provide assistance in coordinating all aspects of sponsor participation, pre-event and
on-site. Included are logistics, marketing, and planning calls with key staff. ($2,500 value) |
The Keynote Partner provides an opportunity for TWO companies to assume high-impact roles at the EnergyBiz
Leadership Forum. In addition to participation in a panel discussion, a senior executive will give a keynote
address, showcasing your vision on strategically important issues to a captive audience of industry leaders,
decision makers, and media. Keynote Partners will also enjoy numerous chances to network with their fellow
industry leaders during the event and will benefit from significant visibility prior to and following the forum.
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A senior executive will be offered a keynote
speaking role opening of Day One or Two. Openings are available on a first-come,
first-served basis. ($30,000 value) |
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A senior executive will participate as a panelist, providing introductory remarks and then
participating in the panel discussion,
where a designated slot is available and topic is applicable. ($20,000 value) |
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A senior executive will offer opening remarks at
the beginning of breakfast, hosted by Keynote Partner. ($7,500 value) |
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Energy Central editorial staff will interview one
member of the executive team, taped on-site. The interview will be broadcast on the EnergyBiz
Leadership Forum website for six months post-conference. ($15,000 value) |
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A two-page ad or Thought Leadership article
provided by your organization will appear in the Leadership Forum Special Report in a
subsequent issue of EnergyBiz and on the forum website. ($15,000 value) |
| Brand Awareness |
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Recognition as the Keynote Partner in all
pre-conference marketing, on-site materials and signage, on the forum website, and in
EnergyBiz and Intelligent Utility magazines (sponsorship must be finalized by 12/23/09 to be included in
the magazine advertisements for the forum). ($18,000 value) |
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Reserved seating and signage at front tables for general sessions. ($2,000 value) |
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Acknowledgement and introduction from the
forum Chair at the opening session. ($2,000 value) |
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Keynote Partner company name and logo on one
of the items below. Available on a first-come, first-served basis. ($7,500 value)
• Attendee event bag
• Conference hand-out, front cover |
| Relationship Marketing |
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Each Keynote Partner will host a breakfast on
either Day One or Two, open to all attendees.
Available on a first-come, first-served basis. ($10,000 value) |
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Receive priority seating for two senior executives
at a head table at the EnergyBiz KITE Awards Ceremony. ($5,000 value) |
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Complimentary passes for seven executives from
Keynote Partner organization (or invited guests) to the conference. Guests are subject to the
approval of Energy Central. ($17,500 value) |
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Additional Keynote Partner organization employees will receive a discount of 20% off the
registration fee. |
| Direct Marketing |
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Pre-registration list prior to conference and final
attendee list following conference. ($1,000 value) |
| Public Relations |
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At least two national distributions of EnergyBiz press releases announcing speakers and panelists, with your executive included (dependent upon the date of commitment). Releases will also be posted as press release announcements in the News section of Energy Central’s website. ($3,000 value) |
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Receipt of registered media list prior to event. ($1,000 value) |
| Additional Benefits |
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Private suite at the Mandarin Oriental Hotel in Washington, D.C., for three nights for one executive, with full access to concierge lounge. ($3,000 value) |
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Energy Central will provide assistance in coordinating all aspects of sponsor participation, pre-event and
on-site. Included are logistics, marketing, and planning calls with key staff. ($2,500 value) |
The Panelist Participant engagement allows a senior executive to join the
discussion as a panelist alongside some of the most highly regarded leaders both within and outside of the industry. It’s your opportunity to share
your market vision with attendees while also discussing key issues with a Who’s Who of thought leaders.
| Thought Leadership |
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A senior executive will participate as a panelist, providing introductory remarks and then
participating in the panel discussion,
where a designated slot is available and topic is applicable. Available on a first-come,
first-served basis. ($20,000 value) |
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Energy Central’s editorial staff will interview one
member of the executive team, taped on-site. The interview will be broadcast on EnergyBiz
Leadership Forum website for six months following the conference. ($15,000 value) |
| Brand Awareness |
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Recognition as Panel Participant in all
pre-conference marketing, on-site materials and signage, on the conference website, and in
EnergyBiz and Intelligent Utility magazines (sponsorship must be finalized by 12/23/09 to be included in
the magazine advertisements for the forum). ($18,000 value) |
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One page ad in Leadership Forum Special Report
in the subsequent issue of EnergyBiz and on the Leadership Forum website. ($8,000 value) |
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Reserved seating and signage at front tables for
general sessions. ($2,000 value) |
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Acknowledgement and introduction from the
forum Chair at the opening session. ($2,000 value) |
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Name and logo recognition on one of four breaks
during the conference. Available on a first-come, first-served basis. ($5,000 value) |
| Relationship Marketing |
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Complimentary passes for five executives from
Panelist Participant company (or invited guests) to the conference. Guests are subject to the
approval of Energy Central. ($12,500 value) |
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Additional Panelist Participant company employees will receive a discount of 20% off the
registration fee. |
| Direct Marketing |
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Pre-registration list prior to conference and final
attendee list following conference. ($1,000 value) |
| Public Relations |
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At least two national distributions of EnergyBiz press releases announcing speakers and panelists, with your executive included (dependent upon the date of commitment). Releases will also be posted as press release announcements in the News section of Energy Central’s website. ($3,000 value) |
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Receipt of registered media list prior to event. ($1,000 value) |
| Additional Benefits |
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Energy Central will provide assistance in coordinating all aspects of sponsor participation, pre-event and
on-site. Included are logistics, marketing, and planning calls with key staff. ($2,500 value) |
The EnergyBiz KITE Awards Supporter provides an opportunity for companies to use a unique channel for
marketing exposure while also being associated with some of the most successful utility leaders in the
industry. In addition to having your executive announce an award winner at the KITE Awards ceremony, your logo will be
on all marketing and ceremony materials, which have their own design, marketing placements and advertising. In
addition, you will also be recognized on-site in all materials and signage for the EnergyBiz Leadership Forum.
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Recognition as the KITE Awards Sponsor in all
pre-awards ceremony marketing, on-site materials and signage, on the forum website, and in your
unique ads in EnergyBiz and Intelligent Utility magazines (sponsorship must be finalized by 12/23/09 to be included in
the magazine advertisements for the forum). ($15,000 value) |
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One-page ad in the Leadership Forum Special
Report in a subsequent issue of EnergyBiz and on the Leadership Forum website. ($8,000 value) |
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Reserved seating at a head table at the Kite
Awards ceremony. ($1,000 value) |
| Relationship Marketing |
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Complimentary passes for two executives (or
invited guests) to the conference. Guests are subject to the approval of Energy Central.
($5,000 value) |
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Complimentary passes and reserved seating
for four executives (or invited guests) to the EnergyBiz Kite Awards Ceremony. Guests are
subject to the approval of Energy Central. ($10,000 value) |
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Additional EnergyBiz KITE Awards Supporter
company employees will receive a discount of 20% off the registration fee. |
| Direct Marketing |
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Pre-registration list prior to conference and final
attendee list following conference. ($1,000 value) |
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Recognition in on-site course materials and
signage. ($3,500 value) |
| Additional Benefits |
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Energy Central will provide assistance in coordinating all aspects of sponsor participation, pre-event and
on-site. Included are logistics, marketing, and planning calls with key staff. ($2,500 value) |
The Industry Support engagement provides a cost-effective way for companies to demonstrate commitment to
solving the strategic challenges being discussed at the EnergyBiz Leadership Forum. These six opportunities are
designed to provide a high level of visibility at the conference for your company while
allowing you to network with some of the most influential leaders in the energy
industry.
| Brand Awareness |
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Reserved seating and signage at front tables for
general sessions. ($2,000 value) |
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Recognition as an Industry Supporter in all
pre-conference marketing, on-site materials and signage, on the conference website, and in ads
in EnergyBiz and Intelligent Utility magazines (sponsorship must be finalized by 12/23/09 to be included in
the magazine advertisements for the forum). ($10,000 value) |
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A one-page ad in the Leadership Forum Special
Report in subsequent issue of EnergyBiz and on Leadership Forum website. ($8,000 value) |
| Relationship Marketing |
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Complimentary passes for three executives
from Industry Supporter organization (or invited guests) to the conference. (Subject to the
approval of Energy Central) ($7,500 value) |
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Additional Industry Supporter company employees will receive a discount of 20% off the
registration fee. |
| Direct Marketing |
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Pre-registration list prior to conference and final
attendee list following conference. ($1,000 value) |
| Additional Benefits |
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Energy Central will provide assistance in coordinating all aspects of sponsor participation, pre-event and
on-site. Included are logistics, marketing, and planning calls with key staff. ($2,500 value) |
The Cyber Lounge Sponsor engagement provides opportunity for companies to gain exposure at a formative
industry event. All breaks will be located in the Cyber Lounge, and the room will serve as a hub for attendees with
wireless technology availability, refreshments, comfortable chairs, and couches.
| Pre Conference and On-Site |
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A pre-registration list prior to conference and final
attendee list following conference. ($1,000 value) |
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A six-foot tabletop display located in Cyber
Lounge area. ($5,000 value) |
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Recognition as the Cyber Sponsor in on-site
materials and signage, on the forum website, and limited recognition in ads in
EnergyBiz and Intelligent Utility magazines (sponsorship must be finalized by 12/23/09 to be included in
the magazine advertisements for the forum). ($7,500 value) |
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Your company’s logos will be seen on a rotating
screen saver on the designated Internet access computers in the lounge. |
| Relationship Marketing |
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Complimentary passes for two executives from
Cyber Lounge Sponsor organization (or invited guests) to the conference. Guests are subject to
the approval of Energy Central. ($5,000 value) |
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Additional Cyber Lounge Sponsor company employees attending will receive a discount of
20% off the registration fee. |
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