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Sponsorship & Exhibiting Opportunities

September 19-21, 2019Gilley’s on Lamar Street

Dallas, Texas

2019

Sponsorship Opportunities | 2

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ATTENDEES CAME FROM:

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7COUNTRIES

About Big DesignThe Big Design Conference is the world’s premier gathering of strategists, researchers, and designers in high-tech industry. Big Design attendees include founders, startups, professionals, consultants, and more.

The conference was started in 2007 by Brian Sullivan, Lara Becker, Jeremy Johnson, Candy Bernhardt, and several other design leaders. Now, it is one of the largest design conferences in the world.

ATTENDEE BREAKDOWN

25%Graduate Degrees

88%College Degrees

44%Decision Makers

21%Out of Town Guests


Alumni Speakers

Phil Tippett(Oscar Winner, Star Wars)

Pamela Pavliscak(Author, Anthropologist)

Jorge Arango(Author, Designer)

Kim Goodwin(Author, CEO, Teacher)

Candy Bernhardt(UX Director)

Brandon Oldenberg(Oscar Winner, Animated Short)

Jared Spool(Author, CEO, Teacher)

Speakers(Authors, VIPs, CEOs)

Alumni Sponsors

1,000MORE

100+ Moresponsors


Premiere PackagesThese packages include the best exposure and additional branding opportunities not available to any other sponsors. In addition, these packages represent the biggest supporters who make the Big Design Conference possible.

You’ll enjoy the earliest possible selection of your booth location and additional inclusions to make the most from your BigD19 activation.

Email: [email protected] to reserve your sponsorship today.

Diamond$15,000

2 available

Gold$10,000

5 available

Silver$6,000

10 available

Bronze$2,500

10 available

Platinum$25,000

1 available

Logo on Website

VIP Party Tickets 4 2 18

Exhibit Hall Booth 6x88x1010x2020x20

Ticket Discount Code 20% 15% 10% 5%25%

Booth Passes 4 2 18

Logo on all 40 Venue Monitors

Social Media Mentions

2-day Big Design Tickets 5 3 18

mailto:[email protected]


Exhibitor BoothsThe Big Design Conference Tradeshow is open all day on Friday and Saturday. We feature guest food/beverages, extended mid-day breaks, premium placement opportunities, and dedicated “Expo Time” to maximize your exposure.

8’ x 10’ Booth$2,500 – 1 available (for Gold or above)

• Includes two 8’ tables, chairs, and access to conference WiFi

• Includes logo on the conference exhibitor page• Includes 2 booth passes, which include lunch

Friday and Saturday

6’ x 8’ Hallway Booth$4,000 – 2 available (for Gold or above)• Includes two 6’ tables, chairs, and access to

conference WiFi• Includes logo on the conference exhibitor page• Includes 2 booth passes, which include lunch Friday

and Saturday

Email: [email protected] to reserve your exhibitor booth right away.

8’ x 10’ Center Booth$6,000 – 1 available (for Gold or above)• Placement in the center of the tradeshow, just

under the disco ball.• Includes cost of 8’x10’ booth ($2,500)• Includes everything from the 8’x10’ booth

description above

6’ x 8’ Booth$1,500 – 12 available (all sponsorship levels)

• Includes two 6’ tables, chairs, and access to conference WiFi

• Includes logo on the conference exhibitor page• Includes 2 booth passes, which include lunch Friday

and Saturday

NOTE: Booth Passes do not get you into sessions. You need a conference ticket to access sessions. Additional Booth Passes are available for $100/2 days or $75/1 day. All booth workers must have their own pass.



Big Design Conference has many networking opportunities for you to connect with speakers, attendees, sponsors, VIPs, and keynotes. Each opportunity is exclusive. The Big Design team will help you market and promote, too.

Big Design 2019 VIP Mixer$5,500

The VIP Mixer is a Thursday night tradition at the Big Design Conference. We will invite 75 speakers to the event. It includes these additional benefits:

Email: [email protected] to sponsor these networking opportunities.

Networking

• All conference materials will market the 2019 VIP Mixer “Presented By <Company Name>”

• Food/drinks are not included in the above price. We highly encourage you to provide these and we will help you coordinate with the venue

• We will provide you a project manager to help you with logistics and marketing at the venue

• Opportunity to pass out materials to attendees of the VIP Mixer

• We will send a special email blast to attendees with your logo and additional messaging

• Opportunity to display signage at the venue • Opportunity to “set up shop” and meet the VIP

Mixer attendees away from all other partners

Workshop Sponsor$3,500 - 4 available

The first day of the Big Design Conference is dedicated to pre-conference workshops. This sponsorship includes these additional benefits:

• This opportunity is open to those who have a software or method being taught at a workshop.

• All conference materials will market the workshop as “Presented By <Company Name>”


• We will assign a project manager to help you coordinate things

• Opportunity to pass out materials to attendees of the workshop

• Special email blast sent out to attendees with your logo and additional messaging

• Opportunity to display signage at the venue of the workshop



IGNITE Sponsor (Friday Only)$5,000

Ignite is a fun gathering of like-minded people where a democratically selected group of speakers get on stage for 5-minute talks on topics designedto entertain, educate, or excite you.

Each talk is called a “spark” as it is supposed to “ignite” thought and conversation.

Email: [email protected] to sponsor these networking opportunities.

Networking

• All conference materials will market the 2019 Ignite gathering as “Presented By <Company Name>”


• Opportunity to co-Emcee with another Big D organizer

• Special email blast sent out to all attendees with your logo and additional messaging

• Opportunity to display signage on the IGNITE stage during the event

• Opportunity to “set up shop” and meet the attendees away from all other partners

Casino Night (Friday Only)$7,500

Casino Night has been a long-time favorite for our out of town guests. It is a chance to mix it up with Big Design speakers, attendees, VIPs, and more in a low-stress, interactive way.

In the past, we have had over 250+ attend the event. Option to open eventto the public.

• All conference materials will market the 2019 Casino Night as “Presented By <Company Name>”


• Special email blast sent out to all attendees with your logo and additional messaging

• Opportunity to display signage at the venue of the event and pass out material

• Opportunity to “set up shop” and meet the attendees away from all other partners



2019 Opening Party$5,000

This party is something you can arrange on your own or we can help you. It is on the first evening of the first day and is heavily attended.

Parties

• Premiere networking event of the conference with 300+ people expected.

• All conference materials will market the 2019 Opening Party “Presented by <Company Name>”


• Opportunity to pass out materials to attendees of the Opening Party


• Opportunity to display signage at the venue• Opportunity to “set up shop” and meet the

attendees away from all other partners

2019 Closing Party$5,000

Plan the Closing Party on your own or let us help. This heavily attended event happens on the last night of the conference.

• Premiere networking event of the conference with 300+ people expected

• All conference materials will market the 2019 Closing Party “Presented by <Company Name>”


• Opportunity to pass out materials to attendees of the Closing Party


• Opportunity to display signage at the venue • Opportunity to “set up shop” and meet the

attendees away from all other partners

Email: [email protected] to sponsor these event opportunities.



Breakfast$1,500 - 2 AvailableThis is your opportunity attract people to your booth. In the past, breakfast tacos had people swarming to the tradeshow and we ran out in 30 mins!

Food & Beverage

• We can provide a list of local vendors so you can support a small business

• You can display your own signage at the table• Your logo on all 40 monitors throughout the venue• Receive mention during the opening keynote on your

breakfast day• Food costs are not included in the above price

AM/PM Coffee and Tea$1,500 - 4 AvailableCaffeine keeps everyone going! After a morning of active listening, nothing prepares you for an afternoon of the same like a hot cup of java or a steaming cup of tea.

• We will provide the local coffee trucks – you provide the sponsorship!

• You can display your signage at the trucks• Your logo on all 40 monitors throughout the venue• Receive mention during the opening keynote on

your sponsorship day(s)• Drink costs are not included in the above price

Friday Lunch Sponsor$7,500Help us feed 1000+ attendees! Lunch is special for Big Design attendees, as they get to network with their old friends and meet some new ones.

• Provide a seat drop to all lunch chairs• You can display your signage at the food tables• Your logo on all 40 monitors throughout the venue• Receive mention during opening keynote Friday

Saturday Lunch Sponsor$7,500 Help us feed 1000+ attendees! Lunch is special for Big Design attendees, as they get to network with their old friends and meet some new ones.

• Provide a seat drop to all lunch chairs• You can display your signage at the food tables• Your logo on all 40 monitors throughout the venue• Receive mention during opening keynote Saturday

Email: [email protected] to sponsor these opportunities.



Charging Station Sponsor$5,000 – 2 available

Everyone has devices that need to be recharged! Power up the conference by sponsoring charging stations for conference attendees and speakers.

Email: [email protected] to sponsor these branding opportunities.

Branding

• Your logo on all 40 monitors throughout the venue• You’ll be supporting a local small business as a

local vendor will will provide the station• We will design the charging station signage,

incorporating your logo and message of choice

Speaker Lounge Sponsor$5,000 – 2 available

Connect with Big Design speakers by providing a relaxing environment for them to prepare for their talks or unwind after a busy day of networking.

• Full access to Gilley’s Speakeasy for your team during the conference

• Opportunity to display signage in the Speakeasy• Opportunity to connect with speakers outside of

the normal hustle and bustle of the conference• Food/drinks are not included in the above price.

We highly encourage you to provide these and we will help you coordinate with the venue

Portfolio Review Sponsor$5,000

A Portfolio Review is a great way to discover emerging talent. Host a two-day portfolio review to spot new talent before your competition does.

• Your logo on all 40 monitors throughout the venue• Full access to Gilley’s Green Rooms reserved

exclusively for portfolio reviews• Opportunity to display your signage in/around the

Green Rooms• Food/drinks are not included in the above price.

We highly encourage you to provide these and we will help you coordinate with the venue

Accessibility Sponsor$5,000

Ensure that all attendees can make the most of the Big Design experience. Your sponsorship will provide CART and assistive technologies.

• Your logo on all 40 monitors throughout the venue• Receive mention during each opening keynote• Signage throughout sessions indicating your

sponsorship of the assistive technologies



Room Drop Sponsor$1,000 per item/per night

Many in-town and out of town attendees, speakers, and exhibitors stay at our conference hotel. This is a terrific opportunity to market directly to them.

Email: [email protected] to sponsor these branding opportunities.

Branding

• Hotel staff will do the room drop for you• You determine the item(s)/day(s) and can

leave something every night• Great way to coordinate for evening

activities with attendees

Event Wi-Fi Sponsor$7,000

Wi-Fi is as important as coffee at the conference –the conference wouldn’t run without it! Attendees and Speakers will have access to this Wi-Fi.

• Your company name, or a phrase you determine, used as the password

• Your logo on all 40 monitors throughout the venue

• Receive mention of your sponsorship during each opening keynote

Lanyard Sponsor$5,000 Attendees, Speakers, and Exhibitors wear their lanyards and badges at the conference – that’s 1000+ instances of individual marketing!

• Your logo on lanyard, along with ours • We will manage the design and printing of the

lanyards – all you need to do is enjoy the marketing!

• Your logo on all 40 monitors throughout the venue



Email: [email protected]

Phone:817-487-7668

Contacts

Brian Sullivan

Email: [email protected]

Phone/Text:206-250-3232

Lorie Whitaker

Exhibit Hall Manager

Sponsorship ManagerAll sponsorship must be finalized by Brian Sullivan. Brian will help you get the most from your 2019 sponsorship.

Lorie Whitaker will work with you to ensure an awesome Exhibit Hall experience at Big Design 2019.



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