Events sponsorship opportunities with Jisc s spring and summer events series Connect with UK education, research and technology professionals Increase your profile Showcase your products and services
Why connect with the UK higher and further education organisations sectors? Meet your marketing objectives Whether you want to meet the sector s decision makers, build your brand or promote your products and services, meaningful engagement with event participants is a key route to meeting your objectives. As the most influential education and research technology organisation in the UK, Jisc can help. How we can help As the UK s higher, further education and skills sectors not for profit organisation for digital services and solutions we work with and support 160 universities and 452 further education colleges, as well as skills providers, research institutes, libraries, museums. In total 18 million people use Jisc as they make the most of digital technologies. We have over 35 years experience of bringing together people from across technology and education at exceptional events, ones that your customers could be positively associating with your brand. Each year we run a range of events across the UK; ranging from regional workshops to invitation-only roundtables, online and national multi-day conferences. Each one may offer you an opportunity to meet the right people, understand their needs and communicate your messages. 2 Jisc - Events sponsorship opportunities
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Why sponsor or exhibit at a Jisc event? We know that you need to prioritise your resources. Here s why you should be involved with our events: Understanding Our expert speakers are what draw people to our events. If you want to stay ahead of the game and meet the thought leaders, Jisc events are the place to be and be seen Market feedback There s no better market research than hearing from your customers what s concerning them; all our events offer you direct access to high calibre participants Visibility As the UK s thought leader in technology for education, we take our online delegates as seriously as our face-to-face ones, so you can be assured of a blended approach to sharing your messages New leads Our targeted events are aimed at specific audiences, so you can meet the relevant people to engage with your future work Versatility We will work with you to develop a customised sponsorship solution that benefits you, the event and the participants. We've already got some ideas, and we are sure you will have too! Showcasing You simply won t get this kind of valuable exposure anywhere else. Delegates at Jisc events are professionals with purchasing power and expertise. 4 Jisc - Events sponsorship opportunities
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Your target audience IT specialists such as ICT managers Researchers and their managers Librarians and resource managers Across our events, we can help you engage with Teaching practitioners such as academic lecturers Decision makers from government, business and the public sector in the UK and internationally Senior education professionals, including college principals and vice chancellors of universities E-learning specialists Students 6 Jisc - Events sponsorship opportunities
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What our clients say We strive for excellence. Meanwhile, our customers are constantly helping us to hone what we offer them. I ve personally loved it. I think the format s great - it s refreshing. We all go to a ton of these things and usually they are quite tedious and this has quite a nice feel about it. Exhibitor Jisc's Digital festival, 2014 It is an important event in my calendar, thank you for doing it so well each year. It enriches my working life and allows me to feel a part of a wider community beyond the institution I work in Delegate Networkshop42, 2014 The online webinars have been excellent and very practical. Further education professional 2013 The tutor s excellent manner and presentation skills made the course interesting - and lunch was lovely too! Delegate digital media training, 2014 8 Jisc - Events sponsorship opportunities
My expectations were surpassed. I was expecting to find a few small nuggets of information that would be useful, however I found that I was able to take away positive actions from every session that I attended. Delegate - Networkshop43, 2015 A place to hear interesting things, meet like-minded people and have good discussions. Delegate - Jisc's Digital festival, 2015 The only exhibition I have ever taken a leaflet from and spoken to every stand. Excellent #studentideas Delegate Jisc summer of student innovation event, 2014 Jisc - Events sponsorship opportunities 9
Our spring / summer 2016 events Jisc s spring / summer 2016 events series are all about maximising the power of digital. Providing practical advice and assistance, participants will be able to take away ideas, information and inspiration to help them and their organisation exploit all that digital has to offer. These events will provide opportunities for learning, sharing and inspiration; there will be debate about what digital can do today and what it will do in the future; and we ll explore how the potential of digital can help maximise the value and reach of education. Our first two events in the series are: Jisc s digital festival 2016 (Digifest 2016) When: 2 March 2016 to 3 March 2016 Where: The ICC, Birmingham Who for: middle and senior managers, in academic, curriculum, organisational support or technical roles, in UK higher or further education organisations. Networkshop44 When: 22 March 2016 to 24 March 2016 Where: The University of Manchester Who for: network managers and technical staff from the UK research and education community. Including, IT security officers, network engineers, IT senior managers, network managers and system specialists, and other professionals with an interest in research and education networking and network-enabled services. 10 Jisc - Events sponsorship opportunities
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Sponsoring these events As an exhibitor or sponsor, you ll be able to meet with education and technology professionals and sector experts, as well as with Jisc and others serving the education sector, and you ll be able to demonstrate how you are making sure that digital works for them. You will have your own ideas about what you want to gain from being involved in our spring / summer 2016 events. We ve got some ideas too! You will find details of these here, but whether your budget is 100 or 15,000, we can work with you to tailor a package to suit your specific budget and requirements. Our sponsorship and exhibition proposals The following proposals apply to both Digifest 2016 and Networkshop44, unless specifically indicated. Remember, these are ideas, and we ll happily discuss tailoring packages just for you. Event sponsor As one of the main sponsors for the event, your company and logo are promoted throughout the event, providing you with primary brand exposure to a highly engaged audience. Key benefits for an event sponsor include: Official [Event name] sponsor title with your company name, logo, profile and link to your website from the event website Company name and logo on festival branding, digital screens, and pre-conference emails sent to specialist contacts and delegates Advertising in Inform magazine, which will be available to all delegates at the event Priority listing on the sponsor and exhibitors section of the event website Dedicated e-shot, from you and sent by Jisc to all booked delegates 1 x timed push message on the event app Introduction as event sponsor by keynote speaker Opportunity to deliver 1 x 45min speaker session, listed on the programme Opportunity to include 1 x 30min product demonstration; (if appropriate for your company) Large exhibition space in a primary location 1 x delegate badge scanner Up to six guests of your choice to attend the reception drinks and dinner free of charge Opportunity to be introduced to the delegates of your choice Access to the database of delegates (who have not opted out) one week prior to the event and post event At Digifest 2016 you will also have access to a dedicated Exhibitor lounge (including refreshments). 12 Jisc - Events sponsorship opportunities
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Event dinner Both Digifest 2016 and Networkshop44 have an event dinner. At Digifest 2016 this will be held within the ICC complex on the evening of Wednesday 2 March, and at Networkshop44 this will be held at the prestigious Whitworth Hall on the evening of Wednesday 23 March. Key benefits for an event dinner sponsor include: Official [Event name] Dinner sponsor title Your company logo on the event website, event sponsors web pages, event Inform magazine, and dinner venue branding Your company logo on the dinner invites, table plans, menus and dinner graphics Marketing collateral provided by you placed on dinner tables Up to six guests of your choice to attend the reception drinks and dinner free of charge Prime exhibition space Your logo included on communications sent to delegates one week prior to event Opportunity to deliver 1 x 30min speaker session, listed in programme Drinks reception Our drinks receptions, held prior to the event dinners, provide you with an excellent environment in which to network with delegates and new contacts and set foundations for future relationships. Key benefits for a drinks reception sponsor include: Official [Event name] Drinks reception sponsor title Your company logo on the event website, event sponsors web pages, event Inform magazine and drinks venue branding Your company profile listed on the exhibitors and sponsors pages of the conference website Your logo included on communications sent to delegates one week prior to event Opportunity to deliver 1 x 30min speaker session, listed in programme At Networkshop44, there is an additional drinks reception, which will be held on the Tuesday evening of the event (22 March), in the exhibition area, and light refreshments will be served nearby. There is an opportunity to sponsor this drinks reception too. 14 Jisc - Events sponsorship opportunities
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Exhibition opportunities There will be exhibition areas at both Digifest 2016 and Networkshop44. In 2015, Digifest attracted over 50 exhibitors and Networkshop regularly attracts over 40 exhibitors. Exhibitions stands Exhibitions stands, for which various size options are available, will also benefit from: Listing on event website with link Logo and 50 word entry in exhibitor listing on website, in relevant promotional and marketing material Shell scheme exhibition stand space (in white) Name fascia board with stand number and company name Furniture package (table and two chairs) One electrical power socket and two spotlights Access to all areas of the festival 2 x exhibitor guest passes with the opportunity to purchase additional passes Opportunity to buy tickets for the festival dinner. At Digifest 2016, you will also have access to a dedicated Exhibitor lounge, including refreshments. Exhibition space - available only at Digifest 2016 At Digifest 2016, we are also able to provide space only exhibitor opportunities. These will be in the main hall area, alongside other exhibitor stands and event activities, and open throughout the event to delegates for browsing and networking. These provide the ideal opportunity to promote your brand, display your products, offer a seating area for pre-arranged meetings and network with delegates in a more relaxed and informal environment. Logo and listing on conference website with link Included in exhibitor listing in relevant promotional and marketing material 50 word entry under the exhibitors listing in the event guide Access to all areas of the festival 2 x exhibitor guest passes with the opportunity to purchase additional passes Opportunity to buy tickets for the festival dinner Please note: you will be responsible for the delivery of your own stand display equipment and any other required furniture. Power sockets can be ordered through the exhibition management team. 16 Jisc - Events sponsorship opportunities
92% of the exhibitors at Networkshop43 felt that it was worth their while exhibiting, and as one exhibitor said: We spoke to all the delegate[s] we were hoping to and caught up with lots of existing customers. We are working to make sure that exhibitors at both events leave with similar views. Jisc - Events sponsorship opportunities 17
Other sponsorship opportunities There are a range of other sponsorship opportunities ranging in price from 100 to 15,000 including traditional items such as sponsorship of delegate badges and sponsored sessions, and more innovative and online opportunities. We ll be making full use of event apps at all of the spring / summer events, and running online programmes. These provide session and advertising opportunities if you want to do something which reaches a wider audience and demonstrates how you are maximising the power of digital. Interested? Get in touch! 18 Jisc - Events sponsorship opportunities
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About Jisc Jisc is the UK higher, further education and skills sectors not-for-profit organisation for digital services and solutions We: Provide trusted advice and practical assistance for universities, colleges and learning providers Negotiate sector-wide deals with IT vendors and commercial publishers Operate shared digital infrastructure and services Get in touch We welcome a conversation with you about your marketing objectives and how we can customise your involvement within your budget. Jennie Lamont Business development manager (events) Tel: 07823 416258 Jennie.Lamont@jisc.ac.uk Find out more at jisc.ac.uk Jisc One Castlepark Tower Hill Bristol, BS2 0JA 0203 697 5800 info@jisc.ac.uk