Exhibition and corporate branding opportunities

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1 re ie t em en Pr Ev Ronald Reagan Building, Washington, DC, USA Conference: March 17 19, 2014 Exhibition: March 18 19, 2014 The global hub for advanced identity technologies: biometrics, secure credentials and digital identity systems Exhibition and corporate branding opportunities

2 Who we are Science Media Partners, a leading identity-industry focused publishing and events company producing PlanetBiometrics.com, SecurityDocumentWorld.com and the SDW event, and the International Biometrics & Identification Association (IBIA) have teamed up to launch this visionary new international conference and exhibition that focuses on all aspects of personal identity and the opportunities for its management in both the physical and digital worlds. Taking place on March 17-19, 2014, in the heart of Washington DC, connect:id will unite solutions adopters and stakeholders from the four corners of the globe and will explore the development and fusion of multiple advanced identity technologies including biometrics, secure credentials and digital identity systems. Identity is increasingly mobile, global and transactional, and this international conference and associated expo, will address the challenges and opportunities emerging from these important trends. The show focuses on a myriad of identity technology requirements in government, but it will also cover, in-depth, the bourgeoning need for effective identity solutions in the financial, healthcare and corporate sectors as well as the consumer space, with the rise of the social network. The connect:id Event connect:id will take its participants on a voyage of discovery through the rapidly evolving world of human identity systems and their manifestation in government, corporate, and consumer applications. connect:id promises to: Connect geographic regions - The identity revolution is global with identity systems rapidly being deployed across all the world s major regions. connect:id will highlight this trend with a fully-international conference, exhibition, and audience, bringing global experiences together under one roof. Connect identity technologies - Identity technologies rarely operate in isolation. Advanced secure credentials, biometrics and digital identity systems are today being skillfully integrated together to create robust identity systems for use in applications ranging from national eid card schemes to social inclusion projects or from corporate access cards and cybersecurity to border management. connect:id will demonstrate leading-edge identity technology trends and applications from across the full spectrum of identity technologies. Connect people - Through a free-to-attend exhibition and an influential conference that pushes the boundaries, connect:id will bring together the right people. End users, integrators, suppliers, thought leaders, decision makers, researchers, media. All the actors in the identity market will be there making connections to build a future anchored on robust and innovative identity architecture. Highlights for 2014 A unique forum that brings biometrics, secure credentialing and digital identity solutions all under one roof. Targets multiple markets from government applications to the financial, healthcare, and corporate sectors and beyond Exhibition entrance is free, while conference pricing is at very low levels, especially for end users and governments. Conferencing This event will take conferencing to a new level. Experience the interactive connect:id Fishbowl debates, our fast and furious Lightning Technology Talks, the Deep-Dive seminar sessions and much more, including 40 high-level, handpicked speakers from across the world. Rubbing shoulders with national policy makers, government officials and countless major international organizations, connect:id s venue in the heart of Washington, DC, will be a major draw for attendees especially at a time when travel budgets are tight. A major focus at connect:id will be the dedicated sessions looking at Advancing Identity in Developing Nations. Africa, in particular, is the event s continent of focus, and these sessions have drawn support from some of the world s top international development banks, who have a serious commitment and vision for building identity infrastructure. A dedicated Exhibitors VIP program. You provide a confidential list of your VIPs and we will do the rest, inviting them to the show and offering them red carpet treatment and a host of exclusive perks when they arrive. Breakfast networking: All exhibitors are invited to join conference attendees for a networking breakfast - the perfect way to start your company s day of interactions with our highlevel attendees.

3 The Exhibition and Conference The exhibition connect:id is set to become the identity industry s best opportunity to demonstrate next-generation products, solutions and services to a highly qualified visitor audience, including commercial adopters and government officials from around the world. Backed by powerful industry partners, the show expects approximately 1000 attendees and 45 exhibitors in its launch year. The fully-integrated exhibition will be free-to-attend for visitors and brings together the leading technology and solution providers focused on the development and fusion of multiple advanced identity technologies including biometrics, secure credentials, and digital identity systems. Biometrics The full range of biometric technologies and associated infrastructure and hardware - including mobile units - will be on display at connect:id. This includes AFIS, fingerprint, face, iris, vein, voice, DNA, signature and more. Biometric technology has proven itself over the past decade as an effective solution for governments and law enforcement agencies, but today is increasingly being specified in consumer applications, the retail industry, the financial sector, healthcare and construction. It s ability to physically link a specific person to their actions and entitlements makes biometrics unique, and increasingly sought-after within the identity sector. Secure Credentials connect:id will provide a comprehensive showcase of products and services for the manufacture, supply and verification of smart, secure credentials such as epassports, national ID cards, drivers licenses, corporate access cards, ehealth and chip-based financial cards. Cutting-edge document security features, and the latest in advanced smart card technology will be on display. Digital Identity Systems Strong authentication is critical for a plethora of online, mobile and personal identity applications, including financial services, government, healthcare, m-commerce, and enterprise solutions. connect:id will cover all the latest digital identity management solutions and trends, as well as associated architecture. connect:id Conference Topics Topics to be included in connect:id s conference sessions include: Design and Technology Identity technology at the edge (Lightning Technology Talks Session) edocument design fit for the future Digital identity managing identity and anonymity in the era of big data (Lightning Technology Talks Session) Establishing trust and security: Counter fraud techniques and anti-spoofing Issues, ideas and debate Expedited travel and border management: hopes, dreams and reality (Interactive Fishbowl Session) Identity Matters : To the heart of current political debate (Interactive Fishbowl Session) Identity in the service of development: Modernizing identity infrastructure Visa processing systems: New models for visa application processes Unconstrained identity in digital media and surveillance The smart phone identity revolution Enabling Applications Enabling egovernment services putting enrolled identities and secure credentials to work Countering cybersecurity threats with trusted identity Pushing identity frontiers in the Enterprise Regulated industries: Identity solutions for banking, healthcare, transportation... Next-generation consumer financial services and payment Law enforcement: Cutting-edge identity techniques Identity dominance on the battlefield Location and venue A world-class venue, the Ronald Reagan Building stands in the heart of Washington, DC, with an esteemed Pennsylvania Avenue address. Lawmakers, senior government decision makers, global banking agencies, and countless associations and corporation headquarters lie within easy walking distance of this venue, while DC itself is a major domestic and international hub, providing easy access. Ronald Reagan Building, 1300 Pennsylvania Ave., NW Washington, DC 20004, USA Telephone: Facsimile:

4 How to exhibit connect:id will cater for 45 exhibitors, with booth packages available in a variety of sizes to suit all budgets. Exhibition price list There are various options for exhibitors to choose from, including a standard package, plus a terrific-value deluxe package for companies wishing to take advantage of additional sales opportunities and extra bonuses, such as business grade internet access and additional conference places. Exhibition booth packages Booth Size Net Price (+ taxes if applicable) 8 x 8 $3, x 10 $4, x 20 $9, x 30 $13,500 (includes 1 delegate place) 20 x 20 $18,000 (includes 2 delegate places) A standard 10 x 10 in-line exhibit booth includes: (1) 8 High Back Drape and (2) Arm Chairs 3 High Side Rails (1) Wastebasket (1) 7 x 44 ID Sign (1) Literature Rack (1) 6 Draped Table - (color to be (1) Daily Cleaning determined) Preferential rates for conference passes Breakfast and mid-session refreshments with conference attendees for all exhibiting personnel Vouchers for lunch for all exhibiting personnel Evening networking reception, if sponsored, with conference attendees in the exhibition hall Complimentary tea, coffee and chilled water in the Exhibitors Lounge A comprehensive Exhibitors manual Add a deluxe package! US$ 1,700 We offer a terrific-value Deluxe Package at an additional $1,700 to enhance your standard package. This includes all the features of the Standard Exhibition Package plus: Two full conference passes to the connect:id Conference (includes access to all conference sessions, materials, lunch and refreshments) $300 furniture allowance for use on your exhibition booth Business-grade internet access on your exhibition booth An enhanced half-page textual entry in the connect:id Event Guide Up to two co-exhibitors free of charge. (Please note that this gives all the benefits of our standard exhibition package.) Inclusion of the Exhibitor s logo, 50-word profile and web link within the Exhibition section of the event website Publication of the Exhibitor s logo, 50-word profile and contact details in the connect:id Event Guide and Magazine Electronic visitor invitation ticket to help with your promotion activities An enhanced text entry on the connect:id website Deluxe package Participation in our exclusive VIP visitor marketing program Opportunity to place press releases and marketing material within our dedicated press area Listing in our post-event conference proceedings, which are distributed to all conference attendees Want a co-exhibitor? US$ 750 A Co-exhibitors package is available at $750 for the main two-day exhibition. It provides all the benefits of our standard exhibitor package.

5 Sponsor the event of connect:id represents an excellent opportunity for your organization to establish its presence and increase its visibility in this growing marketplace, both before and during the event. Premier Gold US$ 20,000 (two available) Premier exposure on all marketing materials and website Choose from either one of our Top-Line s, or select Inclusive of a DELUXE PACKAGE exhibition booth (10 x 10 ) a Corporate Package and augment it with a specific Your company logo on the Conference Bag or Visitor Carrier package, all designed to boost your company s profile to the Bag, including two lightweight brochure inserts highest level. 5 Sponsor Conference Passes Top-Line s 5 Client Conference Passes Catapult your corporate brand into every connect:id attendees Premium position full-page, full-color ad in Event Guide Magazine consciousness, with one of our top-line packages that have it all. Exclusive opportunities for leading corporations to demonstrate One speaking slot opportunity their leadership in the market. (subject to speaker committee approval) Exclusive Platinum US$ 30,000 Session chairmanship of one session Premier exposure on all marketing materials and website, plus exclusive pre-event e-shot to registered attendees Inclusive of a double exhibition booth (10 x 20 ) of all Event Badges and Lanyards Sterling Silver (four available) Welcome Banner at Exhibition Hall Entrance On-screen company slide/video presentation to be played in conference rooms prior to the start of conference sessions and during breaks Deluxe Premier exposure on all marketing materials and website package One Conference Bag Insert 7 Sponsor Conference Passes US$ 15,000 Inclusive of a Standard Package exhibition booth (10 x 10 ) of one Breakfast or Lunchtime Refreshment 7 Client Conference Passes Session and a Coffee Break, including full branding Welcome Letter in Show Guide 3 Sponsor Conference Passes Complimentary Meeting Room during exhibition 5 Client Conference Passes Back cover, full-page, full-color ad in Event Guide Magazine Premium position full-page, full-color ad in Two speaking slot opportunities Event Guide Magazine (subject to speaker One session chairmanship committee approval) Session chairmanship of two sessions Deluxe slot opportunity package

6 Sponsor the event (continued) Corporate sponsorships Corporate US$ 3,000 connect:id offers a range of exclusive and non-exclusive opportunities, as well as tailored packages to suit your company s individual requirements. Our Corporate package, includes: St Patrick s Day Evening Party US$ 12,500 Includes Corporate Sláinte! A drinks party (Monday March 17th) for conference attendees to remember. Host your very own St Patrick s Day evening celebration, with Guinness, music and all things Irish. Includes Corporate Package, 10 sponsor guests, and a bespoke, fully personalised Party Package. Your company logo on all pre-event marketing material: to include the conference program brochure; printed and electronic show invitations; conference manual and event guide Your logo and profile on the Sponsors pages of the connect:id event guide and conference manual A full-page, full-color advertisement in the connect:id event guide magazine Your company logo on the home page of the connect:id website and your logo, profile and web link on the Sponsors page of the connect:id website Listing and link to your website on our post-event conference proceedings, which are distributed to all conference attendees. Conference Room Sponsor US$ 8,000 Includes Corporate Put your brand front and center with our conference room sponsorship. Conference delegates are often the most influential attendees to any event, and your company will be recognized as a major player... All items within the Corporate Package Welcome Banner at the two Conference Room entrances Branded Conference pens One Conference Bag insert Two company literature distribution points in each conference room 3 Sponsor Conference Passes One conference chairing opportunity Exhibition Cheese And Wine Party US$ 10,000 Includes Corporate A cheese and wine party within the exhibition hall on the evening of Tuesday 18 March. Open to all conference attendees, exhibition visitors, VIPS, exhibitors and press. This package includes: All items within the Corporate Package One and a half hour reception including wine, beer, soft drinks and cheese selection Splendid live music entertainment Special drinks allocation served from Sponsor stand Logo and welcome message on Party Invitation distributed to all attendees Branded serviettes Table easels displaying your logo Deluxe Lounge US$ 10,000 Includes Corporate Sponsor our deluxe lounge area at connect:id. Perhaps limit entrance to a combination of your invited guests, international clientele, conference attendees or event VIPS. Your choice. Package includes: All items within the Corporate Package Deluxe furniture in an exclusive lounge space for two days Multiple sponsor company literature distribution points Refreshments with branded serviettes and ipad advertising 2 Sponsor Conference Passes 2 Client Conference Passes Daily international newspapers and magazines and floral decorations

7 Sponsor the event (continued) Internet & Press Lounge US$ 7,500 Includes Corporate Sponsor our fully-featured Internet & Press lounge area at connect:id. Package includes: All items within the Corporate Package An exclusive lounge space for two days incorporating multiple sponsor company literature distribution points A suite of computer work stations including on-screen sponsor branding 2 Sponsor Conference Passes 2 Client Conference Passes Daily international newspapers, magazines and floral decorations Advancing Identity In Developing Nations US$ 6,000 Includes Corporate Be one of three exclusive sponsors to show your company s commitment to the advancement and development of identity systems in developing nations, particularly Africa, which is our continent of focus. Package includes: All items within the Corporate Package with guaranteed ad positioning within the Developing Nations editorial section Company logo on relevant area of conference program Session chair or speech slot in our specially developed session on Identity in the service of development. Product Launch Pad US$ 7,000 Includes Corporate Let connect:id be the launch pad for your new product. To maximise exposure, we have a combination of opportunities that will provide high visibility prior to the show, live at the show, and also after the show has taken place. This package includes: Event guide advertising The connect:id event guide magazine is distributed to all attendees to the Event and also circulated digitally to a comprehensive database of more than 8000 individuals. All advertisements are in full color. All items within the Corporate Package Upgrade from single to double page spread advertising in the Event Guide Magazine Position Outside back cover (Platinum Sponsor) Rate (US$) $2,250 Two informational articles in pre-show e-newsletters and on the event website Flyer insert into both the exhibition visitors and conference attendee bags, plus the Press Area News item on the prestigious Securitydocumentworld.com and PlanetBiometrics.com website Inside front cover (Gold Sponsor) $1,750 Inside back cover (Gold Sponsor) $1,750 Double-page spread $1,900 Full page $1,150 ½ page $750 All sales inquiries Exhibition booth space and sponsorship is allocated on a first-come, first-served basis and demand is anticipated to be strong. Please contact us as soon as possible to discuss options and availability, by contacting: Janine Bill, Exhibition and Manager, connect:id, Science Media Partners Ltd, 25 Horseshoe Park, Pangbourne, Reading, RG8 7JW, UK Tel/Fax: (USA): Tel: (UK, ROW): +44 (0) Fax: (UK, ROW): +44 (0) j.bill@sciencemediapartners.com