2017 Events June 27- TAG Corporate Development Signature Event June 27 Diversity Awards July 13 SSA Impact Awards July 14 Day of Service July 27

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1 2017 Events June 27- TAG Corporate Development Signature Event June 27 Diversity Awards July 13 SSA Impact Awards July 14 Day of Service July 27 Horizon Awards August 24 Premier Mixer August 31 IoT Symposium September 18 TAGit September 21 Young Pros One in a Millennial Awards September 27 TAG Celebrates October 5 TAG Chili Cook-off October 5 NTSC National Policy Conference October 7 Techie 10K October 20 - Excalibur November 2 Innovation Awards November 3 STEM Awards November 7 - HealthIT Summit November 8 Product Management Awards November 9 Legislative Roundtable November 17 Infrastructure Clay Shoot December 14 Premier Mixer

2 Sponsorship Opportunities TAG 2017 IoT Symposium: The Time Is NOW! August 31, :00am to 5:00pm Reception Following Renaissance Atlanta Waverly Hotel Atlanta, Georgia

3 TAG 2017 IoT Symposium: The Time Is NOW! Today, we are at the dawn of yet another seismic shift in technical innovation. In fact, the Internet of Things is quickly emerging as the six wave (being proceeded by Mainframes, Microprocessors, PCs, Desktop Internet, and the mobile wave) and it s far bigger than anyone realizes! This is a one day, comprehensive program, specifically designed to galvanize our community s leaders. Our goal is to create an informative and inspiring day as we discuss, debate, and explore the exploding IoT industry and its impact on our State s economy and business ecosystem. Bringing together up to 800 attendees, with a focus on executive leadership, the IoT Symposium will offer a diverse mix of engaging keynote speakers, TED-style talks, high-caliber roundtables, deep-dive breakouts, ample networking, a VIP Reception and an all-delegate closing presentation. From the basics that every professional needs to know, to the innovative ideas that are changing how you live, work, and play, the goal of this symposium is to spark ideas, facilitate conversations with the ultimate goal of positioning Georgia as a regional, national and even global thought leader within the next 3-5 years. When: August 31, :00am to 5:00pm Reception Following Where: Renaissance Atlanta Waverly Hotel Atlanta, Georgia The TAG 2017 IoT Symposium: The Time Is Now will bring together distinguished speakers, sponsors, attendees, and exhibitors from across the ecosystem of IoT innovation, providing the most comprehensive IoT agenda ever assembled in the Southeast. Sponsorship Opportunities TAG 2017 IoT Symposium

4 Presenting Sponsor $20,000 Presenting Recognition on: Symposium Signage (Logo) Symposium Brochure (Logo on Cover) Full page Ad on back of Symposium Brochure Registration Page (Logo) Symposium Bags (Logo) SOLD OUT Exhibit Hall Space tickets to the full day program. Branded Table with Green Room Access 10 VIP Reception Invitations Inclusion in every press release and logo on all printed marketing materials; Social Media Mentions daily in promotions Nomination of Executive Keynote Speaking Role at Event to be reviewed by the panel; Additional introduction opportunity (introduction, moderating, etc.) 5 tickets to TAG s Annual VIP Reception with the Board of Directors in June 5 Invitations to exclusive Executive VIP Reception in August Opportunity for representative to serve on Event Planning Committee Partner Sponsor $15,000 Recognition on: Signage (Logo) Full page Ad in Symposium Brochure Registration Page (Logo) Exhibit Hall Table (6 ) 10 tickets to the full-day program. (Branded Table) with Green Room Access 5 VIP Reception Invitations Inclusion in 1 press release and social media promotions Executive Panel Opportunity; Additional introduction opportunity (introduction, moderating, etc.) 4 tickets to TAG s Annual VIP Reception with the Board of Directors in June 3 invitations to Exclusive VIP Reception in August Opportunity for representative to serve on Event Planning Committee VIP Reception Sponsor $15,000 Recognition on: Signage (Logo) Full page Ad in Symposium Brochure Registration Page (Logo) Exhibit Hall Table (6 ) 10 tickets to the full-day program. (Branded Table) with Green Room Access 10 VIP Tickets and copy of attendee list (no contact information) Inclusion in 1 press release Opportunity to make brief remarks at cocktail reception or Panel/Speaker introduction 2 tickets to TAG s Annual VIP Reception with the Board of Directors in June 2 invitation to Exclusive VIP Reception in August Sponsorship Opportunities TAG 2017 IoT Symposium

5 Opportunity for representative to serve on Event Planning Committee Cocktail Reception Sponsor $10,000 Recognition on: Symposium Signage (Logo) Quarter page Ad in Symposium Brochure Registration Page (Logo) Exhibit Hall Table (6 ) 10 tickets to the full day program. (Branded Table) with Green Room Access 3 VIP Reception Invitations Inclusion in 1 press release Company Materials may be placed in Speaker/VIP Greenroom 2 ticket to TAG s Annual VIP Reception with the Board of Directors in June 1 invitation to Exclusive VIP Reception in August Opportunity for representative to serve on Event Planning Committee Green Room Sponsor $10,000 Recognition on: Symposium Signage (Logo) Quarter page Ad in Symposium Brochure Registration Page (Logo) Exhibit Hall Table (6 ) 10 tickets to the full day program. (Branded Table) 3 VIP Reception Invitations Inclusion in 1 press release Opportunity to make brief remarks at cocktail reception and to do raffle at reception 2 ticket to TAG s Annual VIP Reception with the Board of Directors in June 1 invitation to Exclusive VIP Reception in August Opportunity for representative to serve on Event Planning Committee Meal/Break Sponsor $7,500 Limit 3 Breakfast, Lunch, Break Recognition on: Symposium Signage (Logo) Special signs at meal times 1/8 page in Brochure Registration Page (Logo) Exhibit Hall Table (6 ) 10 tickets to the full day program. (Branded Table) 1 VIP Reception Invitations Inclusion in 1 press release 2 ticket to TAG s Annual VIP Reception with the Board of Directors in June Sponsorship Opportunities TAG 2017 IoT Symposium

6 Event Gold Sponsor $5,000 Recognition on: Symposium Signage (Logo) 1/8 page in Brochure Registration Page (Logo) Exhibit Hall Table (6 ) 10 tickets to the full day program. (Branded Table) 1 VIP Reception Invitations Inclusion in 1 press release 2 ticket to TAG s Annual VIP Reception with the Board of Directors Social Media Command Center Sponsor $3,500 Recognition on: Command Center Signage (Logo) 1/8 page in Brochure 3 tickets to the full day program at Bloggers Table 1 VIP Reception Invitation Hashtag mentions throughout the day of the event and upon sponsorship signing Event Silver Sponsor $3,000 Event Bronze Sponsor $1,500 Recognition on: Symposium Signage (Logo) Logo in Brochure 10 tickets to the full day program. (Branded Table) Recognition on: Symposium Signage (Listing) Listing in Brochure Symposium Website (listing) 5 tickets to full day program. Tickets Table of 10 Member: $900 Non-Member: $1200 Individual Tickets Member: $115 Non-Member: $135 For more information, please contact: Mary Hutson, Director, Programs and Operations Technology Association of Georgia mary@tagonline.org Sponsorship Opportunities TAG 2017 IoT Symposium

7 September 18, 2017 Cherokee Country Club 665 Hightower TRL Atlanta, GA TAG s 13th Annual Golf Tournament Supporting TAG and The TAG Education Collaborative. We ll be back this fall for our 13th annual TAGit golf tournament. This sell-out event funds TAG and the TAG Education Collaborative. Since its inception, the TAG Education Collaborative has given over $200,000 in scholarships to assist high school students in pursing technology careers. TAGit is one of several programs that supports the TAG Education Collaborative s STEM initiatives and the programs that go along with it. We hope that you will support TAG and the TAG Education Collaborative by coming out and networking with some of the state s most well known C-Level Executives while playing in the state s most prestigious golf tournament for technology stakeholders. This event will surely sell-out, so reserve your spot today! See you in September! Shamble format Inside the Tournament All players hit their tee shot. The best tee shot is selected and all players play their own ball into the hole from that spot. Best two of four Net will be used for the team competition. Players may score a maximum of triple bogie on any hole. Hosted by Technology Association of Georgia to Support TAG and The TAG Education Collaborative Reserve your space in the 2017 Tournament today by contacting Mary Hutson at You may also mary@tagonline.org. Check-in will start at 10:00AM in the lobby. The Silent Auction will open for bidding at 10:00 and will be open until the VIP event. Lunch will be served from 10:30am-12:00pm Smoothie Stations available before the tournament start. Starting at 10:00am Golfers can compete in the putting contest There will be a golf clinic with a pro starting at 11:30am. 12:30pm is the shotgun start. Play will be in Shamble Format. Margarita Stations are between the 1st and 10th holes on each course. Drink Stations and Beverage Carts will be located on the courses providing snacks and drinks to the golfers. Draft Beer will be served at special stations on the course. Forecaddies will be assigned to all foursomes, depending on availability. Special contests on the course include: Longest Drive, Closest-to-the-Pin and Hole-in- One. Cigar Rolling available all day on the event lawn. Immediately following the tournament will be a Chipping Contest. Hors d oeuvres and cocktails will be served on the Event Lawn following golf. Golfers will be joined by TAG s Board of Directors and event sponsors. Trophies will be presented for all players in 1st 3rd low net and low gross for both courses. The corporate cup will be presented to the winning corporate team. Prizes will be given to contest winners as well. Technology Association of Georgia: p , f th Street NW, Suite 625, Atlanta, Georgia 30308

8 TAG s 13th Annual Golf Tournament September 18, 2017 Masters Sponsor $10,000 (Limit 3) 2 REMAINING Company representative may speak at VIP reception. Up to 4 non-golfing Company Representative may attend tournament and help distribute golfer gifts. Signs at club entrance, 18th hole, lunch, and VIP reception Company logo on Golf Gift or packaging Company logo on cover and 10 High x 7.5 Wide ad in guide Company provided promotional gift distributed in gift bags TAG Overall Sponsor Silver Level Status which includes: 1 invite to a quarterly CIO Roundtable, 3 Invitations to TAG VIP Reception in June, 2 Banner Ads, and 1 Spotlight Ad. Margarita Station Sponsorship $7,250 (Limit 2) Company Signage displayed at the stations located on each course between holes 9 and Company Representatives Permitted at each station One Foursome in the Tournament Company provided gift distributed in gift bags or at stations On-the-Course Draft Station $6,500 (Limit 2) Company signage displayed at draft stations (1 per course) Company logo on hole signage 2 Company Representatives Permitted on each course at station Company provided gift in tournament gift bags or at station Beverage Cart and Station Sponsor $6,000 (Limit 4) Company signage displayed at beverage stations (2 per course) Company logo on Traveling Beverage Carts 2 Company Representatives Permitted on each course at station Company provided gift distributed in tournament gift bags Hole-in-One Contest Sponsor $6,500 (Limit 2) Company signage displayed at main Prize Hole (1 per course) 2 Company Representatives per course invited to witness hole. Company provided promotional gift distributed in gift bags Chipping Contest Sponsor $6,000 (Limit 1) Company signage at contest Opportunity to announce the winner at the Post-Golf Reception. Company provided promotional gift distributed in gift bags Putting Contest Sponsor $6,500 (Limit 1) SOLD OUT Company signage at contest Opportunity to announce the winner at the Post-Golf Reception. 4.5 High x 3.5 Wide Page in the event guide Company provided promotional gift distributed in gift bags Pro-Clinic Sponsor - $6000 (Limit 1) 2 Reps at the pro clinic. Opportunity to place golf gift in goody bag 4.5 High x 3.5 Wide Page in the event guide Cigar Rolling Sponsor $6,750 (Limit 2) Company signage at Station 2 Company Representatives permitted at station. Company provided gift in gift bags or at Cigar Rolling Station. Lunch Sponsor $5,500 (Limit 4) 2 REMAINING Company signage displayed on hole on course and lunch 4.5 High x 3.5 Wide Page in the event guide Company provided gift distributed in tournament gift bags Cocktail Sponsor $5,500 (Limit 6) Company signage on hole on course and at VIP reception Company provided gift distributed in tournament gift bags Smoothie Station Sponsorship $5,500 (Limit 1) Company signage at Station 2 Company Representatives permitted at station. Company provided gift distributed in gift bags or at Station Longest Drive Contest $5,000 (Limit 2) Company signage at contest on one course Opportunity to announce the winner at the Post-Golf Reception High x 3.5 Wide ad in the event guide Company provided gift distributed in tournament gift bags Closest to the Pin Contest Sponsor $5,000 (Limit 4) Company signage at one contest on the course Opportunity to announce the winner at the Post-Golf Reception High x 3.5 Wide ad in the event guide Company provided gift distributed in tournament gift bags Goody Bag Sponsor $4,500 (Limit 6) Company signage on hole on course Company logo printed on tournament gift bags 2.25 High x 3.5 Wide ad in the event guide Company provided gift distributed in tournament gift bags Add a foursome to any sponsorship over $5500: $3,125 Individual player $950 Golf Cart Sponsor - $6500 (Limit 2) Logo on cart sign and event signage Opportunity to place golf gift and collateral in cart 4.5 High x 3.5 Wide Page in the event guide 75 Fifth Street, NW Suite 625 Atlanta, Georgia P: F:

9 7 th Annual Techie 5/10K October 7, 2017 Registration: 7:00 am Race Starts: 8:00 am Technology Park 130 Technology Parkway Norcross, GA Each year hundreds of health-conscious technologists participate in this special day of competition and networking with a portion of the proceeds going towards the TAG- Education Collaborative, a 501c3 organization with a mission to strengthen the state's workforce via science, technology, engineering and math (STEM) education initiatives. Event sponsors and other vendors will showcase their products and/or services at the finish area. Team & Individual Awards Corporate Cup Fastest CEO Top 2 Overall (Male & Female) Top 2 Age Division (Male & Female) Age Divisions: 14 & under 15-19, 20-29, 30-39, 40-49, 50-59, 60-64, 65-69, 70+ Cost Early Bird Registration: $30 Registration after September 11: $45 Thank You to Our Sponsors! Silver Registration Sponsorship Info Bronze Race Coordinator: Crystal Bradshaw Sr. Director of Corporate Events T E crystal@tagonline.org twitter.com/tagthink linkd.in/xjs73rt on.fb.me/s7qdsa Designed for TAG by Arketi Group

10 The Excalibur Awards, as you know, is one of TAG s most significant annual events. It s unique because this is one where we recognize tech users as opposed to tech producers. We are seeking nominations. This is where you come in. I am requesting that each TAG Board member identify and nominate two (2) companies for the award your company can be one if you fit the tech-enabled criteria. If your company uses technology to create a competitive advantage, apply for a prestigious Excalibur Award. If your company produces technology that others have utilized, in the past year, to solve a complex problem, nominate the company that created that ROI. Deadline is September 8 th. With your help, we will have another impactful Excalibur! Thank you in advance for your participation. If you have questions, please contact Crystal crystal@tagonline.org. Sincerely, Larry Williams TAG CEO & President And Chris Lindner 2017 Excalibur Chairman

11 SPONSORSHIP OPPORTUNITIES October 20, :00AM - 11:00AM Georgia Aquarium 225 Baker St NW, Atlanta, GA 30313

12 Sponsorship Opportunities The Technology Association of Georgia s Excalibur Awards is regarded as one of the premier awards programs in the state. Technology and business professionals gather at the meeting to learn from experts in the industry, to recognize exemplary ways companies are utilizing technology, technology products & the needs of the end user, and to network with their colleagues. Now in its 13th year, TAG s Excalibur Awards draws over 500 attendees that include, CEOs, CIOs, CTOs, technology entrepreneurs and academics. The TAG sponsorship packages detailed in this packet are designed to give you maximum exposure. This high visibility event provides a venue to build your company brand by sponsoring and/or exhibiting. The benefits of sponsorship include: Promote your message to thousands of technology professionals. Increase awareness of your company and its value to clients, and prospects. Develop valuable contacts and meet key decision makers for new business opportunities. Leverage your brand within the technology community. For more information on sponsorship, please contact: Crystal Bradshaw crystal@tagonline.org (404) or Kyle Ross Director, Sponsorship Relations kyle@tagonline.org (404) Attending Companies from prior year Abacus Abel Solutions Advocate Networks, LLC Aflac Agilysys Atlanta Music Project Atlanta Telecom Professionals Ariba Arketi Group AT&T ATDC ASAP AutoTrader Avaya Aventis Barrow County School System Burr & Forman CA Technologies Canadian Consulate General CapGemini Cbeyond CCCi Cisco CompuCredit ControlScan Cox Communications Cypress Communications Datum Software Earthlink Business Ernst & Young Equifax ExactTarget Federal Home Loan Bank of Atlanta Fiserv FirstData General Motors Georgia Department of Economic Development Georgia Gwinnett College Georgia Tech Research Institute Georgia State University Global Payments Grant Thornton Gwinnett Economic Development IBM Infor Ingenious Med Integrated Technology Group IntercontinentalExchange InterContinental Hotels Group Jabian Consulting Judge Group Juniper KPMG Leapfrog Services Maloy Risk Management Psychology Group Manhattan Associates Manheim Digital McKesson McKinsey & Company Metasys Technology Metro Atlanta Chamber of Commerce Microsoft Miller and Martin National Personnel Service National Security Associates NCR Nebo Newell-Rubbermaid Noro-Moseley Partners North Highland NPI Financial Onx Enterprise Optimus Solutions ORTEC PAETEC of Georgia PNC Bank Premiere Global Services Premier Logic Pricewaterhouse Coopers PRIMUS Software Procuri Pyramid Consulting Quality Technology Services Quantisense Recall Corporation RektWorks Research In Motion RICOH Robert Half Scintel Shepherd Center Shore Group SilverPop Silverton Bank Solid Source Realty Simmons Bedding Southern Company Southern Insurance Underwriters Synovus Tech Exec Networks, Inc. TEK Systems Telx Teradata Tescom The Coca-Cola Company The Home Depot The Intersect Group The Weather Channel Travel Incorporated TSYS Turner Broadcasting Twin Engines United Technology Group Utility Associates Verizon Wireless William Leonard & Company Wipro YearUp Atlanta

13 Sponsorship Opportunities TAG Excalibur Awards Sponsorship Overview PLATINUM GOLD SILVER BRONZE $25,000 $15,000 $10,000 $5,000 Premier Platinum Co-host visibility in collateral signage at the event Gold Sponsor visibility in collateral signage at the event Silver Sponsor visibility in collateral signage at the event Bronze Sponsor visibility in collateral signage at the event 12 Month premier placement on all TAG webpages Logo visibility at over 200 Society Meetings 12 Month premier placement on all TAG webpages Logo visibility at over 200 Society Meetings Preferred reserved seating at the event for 10 people Logo on select eblast communications Preferred reserved seating at the event for 10 people (3 if in-kind gift) Logo in the event program Preferred reserved seating at the event for 10 people Logo on select eblast communications Exhibitor s table at the event Full page ad in the event program Role at the podium on day of event 2 Exclusive Excalibur VIP Reception Invitations Preferred reserved seating at the event for 10 people Logo on select eblast communications Exhibitor s table at the event Half page ad in the event program 2 Exclusive Excalibur VIP Reception Invitation ecommunications Banner in TAG Daily Mail 1 time/year Quarter page ad in the event program 1 Exclusive Excalibur VIP Reception Invitation ecommunications Banner in TAG Daily Mail 1 time/year 3 invitations to TAG s VIP Board Reception (June 2018) 1 Invitation to TAG s quarterly CIO Roundtables (1 event only) 1 Exclusive Excalibur VIP Reception Invitation 2 invitations to TAG s VIP Board Reception (June 2018) ecommunications Banner in TAG Daily Mail 2 times/year Excalibur Promo Video TAG Radio Interview 4 invitations to TAG s VIP Board Reception (June 2018) TAG Radio Interview 5 Invitations to TAG s VIP Board Reception (June 2018) 1 Invitation to TAG s quarterly CIO Roundtables 2 Invitations to TAG s quarterly CIO Roundtables

14 Sponsorship Form Contact Information Primary Contact: Phone Number: Fax Number: Address: Postal Address: City, State, Zip: Company name as it should appear in printed materials: Sponsorship and Tickets Please Select All that Apply Price Platinum $25,000 Gold $15,000 Silver $10,000 Bronze $5,000 TAG Member Table for 10 (preferred seating) $550 Non Member Table for 10 (preferred seating) $725 Payment Information Method of Payment Check Enclosed (checks should be made out to TAG) American Express MasterCard VISA Name on Card Card Number Expiration Date Sponsorship Amount I, the cardholder, agree to pay the above amount (see Sponsorship Amount) and understand that failure to pay will result in the cancellation of the sponsorship agreement. Signature Date All correspondence, including payment, directed to TAG shall be sent to: TAG Excalibur Awards c/o Kyle Ross, Technology Association of Georgia 75 Fifth Street NW, Suite 625 Atlanta, GA (404) direct (404) fax