Prospectus SILICON VALLEY September 28-30, 2015
GMIC Silicon Valley 2015 Advancements in mobile technology solutions have fundamentally altered how consumers interact with information. And it is taking every business by storm. Naturally, both to B2C and B2B are realigning their strategy to be mobile first. While opportunities abound, the rate of innovation, fast changing landscape, and concerns around security and privacy are forcing businesses to weigh in technology options carefully. GMIC Silicon Valley 2015 will convene industry leaders to provide insights and valuable knowledge that will help businesses adopt mobility technologies with confidence. The conference program will focus on the following key areas: AppSpace Big Data The Edge Fintech IoT & Wearables Mobile Enterprise & Security Mobile Marketing & Growth Global Games Summit G-Startup, a track for the startups Robotics Summit In addition, the Thought Leader Stage will deliver business acumens from C-level executives at global powerhouses.
ONE LEADING MEGA CONFERENCE, eight INFLUENTIAL LOCATIONS GMIC hosts mobile leaders and innovators from around the globe and across platforms to build partnerships, to learn from industry thought leaders, to better understand mobile technology trends, and to shed light on how mobile is positively changing the world. BEIJING April 28-30, 2015 New York June 11, 2015 TOKYO JULY 10, 2015 Jakarta August 11, 2015 BANGALORE SEPTEMBER 9-10, 2015 SILICON VALLEY September 28-30, 2015 Sao Paulo November 17, 2015 Taipei December 15-16, 2015 MISSION Who GMIC is organized by a passionate, multinational group of 50+ dreamers, doers, innovators, game-changers, perfectionists, creatives and enthusiasts who focus on facilitating cross-border innovation and collaboration in the mobile & internet industry. Why We believe in the power of mobile to fundamentally transform entire economies, societies, countries, governments, health, services, entertainment, education and the way business gets done. Mobile and smart devices empower individuals and organizations to connect to information and the world like never before and will continue to be embraced by the next 5 billion users. Though the highest density of these innovators are in the San Francisco Bay Area, the transformation is also coming from companies scattered throughout the world. We understand the value to businesses and societies to bridge these innovators. How We empower industry leaders and innovators to connect and partner across multiple platforms/verticals and to go global FASTER and more effectively than ever before. Mobile and connected computing is THE story of the 21st century and we are here to accelerate the innovation process through sharing and creating valuable new connections throughout the industry and across the globe. What We host eight major industry conference & expos per year which help to synthesize and showcase this movement and its players and also organize a year round network of industry leading CEOs & executives. Join us to share experiences and help make connections which will lead to the next wave of global innovation.
WHY GMIC? 1. BE AMONG THE INDUSTRY LEADERS 2. BRAND & PROMOTE Building a brand can be accomplished through speaking on stage and exhibiting at GMIC. Additionally, GMIC provides unique branding opportunities to create memorable experiences with your audience. These opportunities include: Registration VIP Welcome Dinner VIP Lounge Networking Parties Charging Stations 3. WORLDWIDE EXPOSURE Media coverage provided by 4. REACH OUT TO MOBILE DEVELOPERS More than 20% of GMIC audience are developers who code and/or are highly involved in the mobile app ecosystem from distribution, monetization, to analytics. Bring these developers onto your platform and better your offerings to your customers. 5. INFLUENCE THE INDUSTRY GMIC invites leaders and innovators from around the globe in the mobile industry to share their insights and experiences. As a GMIC sponsor, you are welcome to provide thought leadership. 6. ATTENDEE TESTIMONIALS The Valley needs to think more globally. With its focus on Asia, GMIC is among the few tech conferences in the Bay Area that s focused on important trends happening outside the U.S. -Vaughan Smith, VP, Facebook Mobile happened, now everything is changing. Ecosystems, delivery models, industries de- and reconstructing - it was all on stage at GMIC. -Joseph Ziskin, VP Corporate Strategy and Enterprise Initiatives, IBM
GMIC sv 2014 Attendee Profile Attendees Exhibitors Sponsors Countries 3,200 72 25 60+ Area of Interest App Promotion / Distribution / Monetization 37% App and Game Development 27% Mobile Advertising 21% Investment 13% Connected Devices 12% Education 7% Healthcare 4% Entertainment 3% Job Level ATTENDEE BASE 32% C-Level 24% Specialist / Technical 28% Silicon Valley 54% International 4% Assistant / Coordinator 18% Manager 22% Executive & Senior Management 18% US (Outside of SV)
PREMIUM SPONSORSHIPS SPONSORSHIP LEVELS TOP SPONSOr* DIAMOND SPONSOR PLATINUM SPONSOR Gold Sponsor *GWC will work with the top sponsor to create a custom program Benefits Diamond Platinum Gold CEO Speaking Opportunity on the Thought Leader stage** CEO Panel Participation on side stage** Opportunity for a giveaway on Thought Leader Stage Hanging banner in the Foyer (Sponsor to produce and deliver) Meeting Room Press Conference room, for company announcements - 1 hour access Small logo on GMIC SV homepage Company logo and description on GMIC SV sponsor page Logo inclusion on GMIC SV newsletter (up to 4 newsletters) Logo inclusion in Thank You Sponsors signage at various locations onsite Promotional Video ads onsite Complimentary VIP All Access Passes to customers 3 2 1 Complimentary Main Conference Passes to customers 10 8 2 Discount for additional conference passes 15% 10% 10% Exhibit Space in prime location 20x20 8x20 8x10 ** Must follow GWC guidelines
Additional SPONSORSHIPS A-La-Carte Sponsorships Lanyard Badge insert Both lanyard and insert Attendee bag Charging Station Conference Wi-fi, exclusive Pull up banners (33 x 92, sponsor to produce and bring, GMIC to decide on location) Window cling (18 x 18, sponsor to deliver artwork by August 14) Onsite Registration VIP Lunch & Lounge sponsorship VIP Welcome dinner, exclusive The Edge - training sessions on the show floor Vendor Training, off the show floor Track Sponsorship Exhibit space (only)
Marketing Promotional Opportunities SPONSORSHIP Lanyards Badge Insert Lanyard + Badge Insert Attendee Bag DESCRIPTION Be the first to welcome attendees by promoting your company and logo to attendees, press, speakers and exhibitors who register for GMIC SV. Logo or company name included on lanyard. Company logo and messaging will be seen throughout the event as it will be inserted into the badge holder. Sponsor responsible to produce insert and ship to venue. Sponsor logo prominently displayed on the official attendee bag. Distributed to VIP and Gold Pass attendees, these bags carry essential education materials and are used well beyond the event. Sponsor will also have the opportunity to insert a piece of collateral in the bag. Sponsor produces bag. Show Management design approval. CHARGING STATIONS Conference Wi-Fi (exclusive) Pull-up Banners The sponsor provides an invaluable customer service with this exclusive branding opportunity. Twelve(12) charging stations are strategically located on the show floor and common areas, giving attendees an easy and secure way to charge their handheld devices, tablets and laptops at no cost. Each of the units are graphic wrapped with the client logo/artwork (based on artwork submitted) Electrical for all units is included Charging Station Sponsor promoted in the event guide Signage and Splash Page Sponsorship includes branded password 33 x 92, sponsor to produce and bring, GMIC to decide on location Window cling 18 x 18, sponsor to deliver artwork by August 14 On-site Registration One of the highest visibility areas at GMIC SV, Onsite Registration is the first point of contact for all attendees. Not only is your corporate logo and messaging prominently displayed during the official hours of attendee registration, it continues to gain exposure throughout the duration of the show. Sponsorship includes the following: Signage at Registration Floor graphic in front of registration (GMIC to produce) Company logo as screen saver at registration computers Sponsor can provide company logo on mouse pads at registration self-check-in kiosks
Reception and Lunch Sponsorships Sponsorship VIP LUNCH & Lounge SPONSORSHIP VIP Welcome Dinner (EXCLUSIVE) DESCRIPTION GMIC SV invites our premier attendees to enjoy an exclusive conference experience. VIPaccess level attendees receive access to the VIP Lounge, refreshments, and daily lunches. As a sponsor, you will have immediate access to these VIP attendees and guests. Sponsor Gifts in VIP Lounge (provided by sponsor) Prominent logo placement on signage in the lounge including; dining tables, thank you sign at food station Prominent logo placement on small exhibitor table for literature distribution Premium opportunity to get exposure at the highest level networking event at GMIC SV. Sponsorship includes: five minute speaking opportunity, prominent logo placement in dining and registration area, promoted on event website and event guide, small exhibitor table and hanging banner placement. SESSION SPONSORSHIPs Sponsorship The Edge Vendor Training DESCRIPTION Dedicated to helping developers maximize the discoverability and availability of their app or service, track their progress and ultimately make more money through new monetization methods. Sponsorship of one 30 minute presentation in The Edge area on the expo floor demonstrating your industry leadership and subject matter expertise. Sponsorship benefits include: Your company s logo and session title displayed on the schedule meterboard outside The Edge area, on conference agenda and website Sponsor receives leads from their specific session (verified attendees) CodeLabs Hands-On Training offers up to 50 participants brief training by the participating company with an two-hour technical course. We provide the space and basic AV, classroom set-up and WiFi Sponsorship benefits include: Sponsor will receive the attendee contact information of those who attended the training. Event Management will scan the badges of each attendee that attends each 2 hour session. Your training lab will be integrated into our audience marketing vehicles and promoted alongside event content, ensuring reach into the best developer audience. Company logo and session title displayed on the training room schedule outside the room, on conference agenda and website.
Track Sponsorships Sponsorship Track Sponsorship DESCRIPTION Sponsor logo(s) on signage in front of the room Identified as Track sponsor on the sponsor page on the event website Sponsor logo in the event guide under designated track One panel speaking opportunity in the designated track Sponsor provided collateral chair drop, placed before the sessions start (subject to event management approval) 2014 Sponsors