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Meet your marketing objectivesWhether 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 helpAs 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.

Why connect with the UK higher and further education organisations sectors?

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We know that you needto prioritise your resources. Here’s why you should be involved with our events:

We know that you needto prioritise your resources. Sponsoring or exhibiting at one of our events guarantees you:

Market feedback

There’s no better market research than

hearing from your customers what’s

concerning them; all our events o�er you

direct access to high calibre participants

New leads

Our targeted events are aimed

at specific audiences, so you can

meet the relevant people to

engage with your future work

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

Showcasing

You simply won’t get this kind of valuable

exposure anywhere else. Delegates at Jisc

events are professionals with purchasing

power and expertise.

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!

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

Why sponsor or exhibit at a Jisc event?


Senior education professionals, including college principals and vice chancellors of universities

E-learning specialists

Teaching practitionerssuch as academic lecturers

Librarians andresource managers

IT specialists suchas ICT managers

Students

Decision makers from government,business and the public sector

in the UK and internationally

Across our events, we can help you

engage with

Researchers andtheir managers

Your target audience


We strive for excellence. Meanwhile, our customers are constantly helping us to hone what we offer them.

What our clients say

“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 only exhibition I

have ever taken a leaflet

from and spoken to every stand.

Excellent #studentideas”Delegate – Jisc summer of student

innovation event, 2014

“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

“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

“A place to hear

interesting things, meet

like-minded people and have

good discussions.”Delegate - Jisc's Digital festival, 2015

“The tutor’s excellent

manner and presentation

skills made the course interesting

- and lunch was lovely too!”Delegate – digital media training, 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 only exhibition I

have ever taken a leaflet

from and spoken to every stand.

Excellent #studentideas”Delegate – Jisc summer of student

innovation event, 2014

“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

“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

“A place to hear

interesting things, meet

like-minded people and have

good discussions.”Delegate - Jisc's Digital festival, 2015

“The tutor’s excellent

manner and presentation

skills made the course interesting

- and lunch was lovely too!”Delegate – digital media training, 2014


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.


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 proposalsThe 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).


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


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


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.


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 standsExhibitions 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.


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.


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!

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

Find out more at jisc.ac.uk

Jisc

One Castlepark

Tower Hill

Bristol, BS2 0JA

0203 697 5800

[email protected]

Get in touchWe 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

[email protected]

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