CALL FOR SPONSORSHIPAPRICOT‐APAN 2015 Japan Executive Committee| 2014.1.8

■ IntroductionAPRICOT ‐APAN 2015 will be held over the 11 day period from February 24 through March 6, 2015 in Fukuoka, Japan.

The APRICOT conference has been held annually since 1996 with the goal of sharing the knowledge requiredThe APRICOT conference has been held annually since 1996 with the goal of sharing the knowledge required to build and operate the rapidly expanding Internet infrastructure in the Asia Pacific region.  The conference regularly brings up to 800 regional network providers and operators from over 40 countries together to discuss recent technology trends and develop business partnerships across the region.

APAN operates a backbone network that connects the research and education networks of its member countries/economies to each other and to other research networks around the world. The organization began its activities in 1997 and now provides an academic research platform extending from backbone network to advanced application research. The APAN Meeting is held twice annually bringing together 300 researchers from over 30 member countries in the AP region.

Two international conferences held simultaneously in the same venue, sharing joint plenary sessions and social events  and bringing together the Internet infrastructure, research, academic, service provider, user, and policy communities of up to 60 countries in the Asia‐Pacific region offer sponsors a unique opportunity to introduce their services and develop human and business relations across the AP region. 

The two events were combined  with great success for the first time in Hong Kong in 2011 with over 1,100 attendees from 61 countries and 40 sponsorship organizations involved. 2015 in Fukuoka represents a second opportunity to benefit from the shared strengths of the two communities.

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I look forward to your cooperation in making APRICOT‐APAN 2015 an event to remember. 

Ryoichi Hosoya, ChairAPRICOT‐APAN 2015 Japan Executive Committee

■ OutlineName:  APRICOT‐APAN 2015Date: 2015.02.24 (Tue.) – 03.06 (Fri.)Venue: Fukuoka, Japan (FICC, JR Hakata City, etc.)

Organized by: Asia & Pacific Internet Association (APIA)Asia‐Pacific Advanced Network Limited (APAN)Asia Pacific Advanced Network Limited (APAN)

Host:  APRICOT‐APAN 2015 Japan Executive Committee

Supported by (tentative): METI, MIC, Fukuoka City, etc.In Cooperation with Kyushu University etcIn Cooperation with:  Kyushu University, etc.

Content: Workshops, Tutorials, Plenary Sessions. Conference Sessions, Working Group Sessions,  Technical Demo/Exhibition, Reception, Social Event

Language:  English

Expected Attendance： 1,000 (expecting 400 overseas attendees from 60 countries)Registration Fee: Workshops 45,000 JPY (tentative) 02.24 (Tue.) – 02.28 (Sat.)Registration Fee:   Workshops 45,000 JPY (tentative)  02.24 (Tue.)  02.28 (Sat.)

Conference  45,000 JPY (tentative) 03.02 (Mon.) – 03.04 (Thu.)

Audience:  those with interest in the Asia‐Pacific Internet Community, Network Operation,Internet Policy Internet Resource Management Internet Infrastructure in each

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Internet Policy, Internet Resource Management, Internet Infrastructure in eachcountry of the ASEAN region

■Motivation

The joint APRICOT‐APAN conference brings together differing elements from theThe joint APRICOT APAN conference brings together differing elements from the Internet industry and research communities and provides an opportunity to combine the strengths of both in what will represent Asia’s largest international Internet conference Not only does this provide a platform for Japan to project itselfInternet conference. Not only does this provide a platform for Japan to project itself toward the Asian market, it also offers a forum to gain information typically not available domestically and to advance business and research relationships on a region wide scale We host APRICOT‐APAN 2015 in Fukuoka with the goal of sharingregion wide scale. We host APRICOT APAN 2015 in Fukuoka with the goal of sharing the latest Internet technical, research, service and policy trends and enabling new partnerships across the region and communities.

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■ APRICOT‐APAN 2015 Japan Executive Committee 

ChairRyoichi Hosoya(Executive Vice President and Representative Director, Internet Multifeed Co. (JPNAP))

MembersShigeki Goto (Chairman, APAN‐JP / President, Board of Trustees, Japan Network Information Center (JPNIC))

(Professor, Department of Computer Science and Engineering, Waseda University)

Yoshiki IshidaYoshiki Ishida (President and CEO, Japan Internet Exchange Co., Ltd. (JPIX))

Yasuichi Kitamura (APAN‐JP / National Institute of Information and Communications (NICT))

Akinori Maemura(Chair, APNIC Executive Council / General Manager, Internet Development Dept., Japan Network Information Center (JPNIC))

Yoshinobu Matsuzaki(Director, Asia & Pacific Internet Association (APIA) / Internet Initiative Japan, Inc. (IIJ))

Koji Okamura (Professor, Vice Director, Research Institute for Information Technology, Kyushu University)

Satoru Tsurumaki(Deputy General Manager, BBIX, Inc.)

Tatsuya Yamashita( d h )

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(Senior Vice President, Innovative IP Architecture Center,  NTT Communications Corporation)

SecretariatScott Macdonald (Director, Event Division, e‐side, inc.)

■ Program Outline2015.02.24 (Tue.) – 02.28 (Sat.) 201503.02 (Mon.) – 03.05 (Thu.) 2015.03.06 (Fri.)

APRICOT APRICOT 2015 bStructure(Venue)

APRICOTWorkshops

JR Hakata City (JR Hakata Stn.)

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(Fukuoka International Conference Center)

APNIC MemberMeeting

(Fukuoka Intl. Conf. Cent.)

Hands on workshop sessions designed for small to medium ISP 

network operators.

Two international conferences held simultaneously in the same venue, sharing joint plenary sessions and social events  and bringing together the Internet infrastructure, research, academic, service provider, user, and policy communities of up to 60 countries in the Asia‐Pacific

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network operators. 

Workshop topics include IPv4/6BGP,Network Management, Network 

Monitoring, Network Security, etc.)

communities of up to 60 countries in the Asia Pacific region.

Over 50 Plenary, Conference, Tutorial, Working Groupsessions covering network infrastructure research to 

leading edge applications

APNIC Member MeetingSingle track

200‐300 attendees

4‐5 workshops held simultaneously100‐150 attendees (total)

leading edge applications.

Technical Demos/Exhibits, multiple social events

APRICOT 800 attendees; APAN 300 attendees 

Reg. Fee(tentative)

5 day fee: 45,000 JPY (tentative)(includes workshop materials, 

lunch)

4 day fee: 45,000 JPY (tentative)(includes access to all APRICOT, APAN, APNIC sessions) Free (tentative)

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(tentative) lunch)(max. 25 participants / workshop)

(includes lunch and opening reception)

■ Host City “Fukuoka”

‐ population of 1.5M‐ slightly larger than Kyotoclean safe compact‐ clean, safe, compact

‐ historical role as gateway to Asia‐ direct flights from 18 cities in Asia i l di S l Siincluding Seoul, Singapore, Hong Kong and Bangkok‐ 10 min. from airport to city core

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■Main Venue (FICC)

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■ APRICOT

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■ APRICOTThe Asia Pacific Regional Internet Conference on Operational Technologies (APRICOT) is a forum for key Internet builders in the region to learn from their peers and other leaders in the Internet community from around the world.  Singapore hosted the first APRICOT in early 1996 and the Conference has since been held on an annual basis in various countries around the region.  Throughout Asia and the Pacific Rim, Internet service providers, backbone and regional networks, web hosting facilities, firewalls, and Intranets are being created, deployed, and installed at a staggering pace. The technicians, managers, entrepreneurs andcreated, deployed, and installed at a staggering pace. The technicians, managers, entrepreneurs and decision‐makers responsible are under tremendous pressure to master the skills necessary to build and operate these increasingly complex systems. The ten day long conference consists of seminars, workshops, tutorials, conference sessions, birds‐of‐a‐feather (BOFs), and other forums all with the goal of spreading and sharing the knowledge required to operate the Internet within the Asia Pacific region. 

The overall program content adapts on an annual basis to the pace of change in the region however the core consists of hands‐on technical training workshops (recent topics include BGP routing , networkcore consists of hands on technical training workshops (recent topics include BGP routing , network management, network security, etc.), tutorials (IPv6, DNS/DNSSEC, WiFi, MPLS, Handling DoS attacks, IP Address Resource Management)  and conference sessions that focus on recent research directions, trends in standardization, network management  and measurement, service provision etc. providing a platform for f h d b b h k f hinformation exchange on a region wide basis. APRICOT brings together network operators from the entire 

AP region  allowing coverage of peering trends, introductions to ISP and IX providers and a face to face forum for negotiation and development of new business relationships.

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■ APRICOT History

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■ APRICOT Attendee Profile

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■ APRICOT 2005

Past Meeting in Japan: APRICOT 2005http://www.apricot.net/apricot2005/18‐25 February 2005 / Kyoto International Conference Hally y

Participants: 860 attendees from 41 countriesParticipants: 860 attendees from 41 countries(JP 415, US 90, AU 40, CN 40, SG 40, TW 35 TH 35, KR 30)

Sponsor Organi ations 32Sponsor Organizations: 32

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APAN (Asia-Pacific Advanced Network)http://www.apan.net/

Asia-Pacific Advanced Network (APAN) refers to both the organization representing its members, and to the backbone network that connects the research and education networks of its member countries/economies to each other and to other research networks around the worldits member countries/economies to each other and to other research networks around the world. The organization began its activities in 1997 and now provides an academic research platform extending from backbone network to advanced application research .

APAN Meetings are 5day events held twice annually providing a venue for the reporting, sharing and evaluation of network research activity on the APAN backbone network. Working Group activities range from network research, protocol and security technology to advance applications covering remote medical, agricultural and sensor technologies.

Participating in the APAN Meeting allows not only a view of advanced network technology but also an understanding of how ultra high speed networks will continue to play a role inalso an understanding of how ultra high speed networks will continue to play a role in changing daily life in our society in the near future. This source of information, we believe is of great value to carriers, content and service providers in planning their future business strategy.

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Extending a Network Research Backbone to A i lt l d M di l A li tiAgricultural and Medical ApplicationsInternet research covers a wide and varied scope. APAN is widely recognized as a backbone network for advanced academic research on network technology and protocols however its activity is not confined onlyadvanced academic research on network technology and protocols however its activity is not confined only to basic network research. From its outset, one of APAN’s distinctive activities has been centered around agricultural applications of network technology. Crop production demands a continuous understanding of the state of the land used for cultivation. This requires earth monitoring and sensor networking technology. G t h l i l d t i th t t d t th th h i thGenome technology is employed to raise crops that can stand up to the severe weather changes in the region. Finally big data analysis allows an understanding of agricultural market trends. APAN has been conducting research in this space on a region wide basis for over 15 years.

Application of network technology in the medical field is another of APAN’s unique activities. The US and Europe have similar consortiums connecting national research networks to form a regional educational backbone and are similarly active in the medical application area. What makes APAN’s activities unique is the presence and participation of medical professionals currently active in the medical field. Their needs p p p p yand requirements are being fed directly to APAN’s network researchers allowing a wide variety of active and continuing experimental medical activities over the APAN backbone network.

In this manner APAN is utilizing its education network backbone to conduct research on a level equivalent

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In this manner, APAN is utilizing its education network backbone to conduct research on a level equivalent to the international standards of Europe and North America and is achieving results and providing output to the AP community on a consistently high level.

■ 21st APAN

Past APAN Meetings in Japan：Past APAN Meetings in Japan：

21st APAN Meeting in Tokyo21st APAN Meeting in Tokyohttp://www.apan.net/meetings/tokyo2006/22‐26 January 2006 / Akihabara Convention Hall, Tokyo22 26 January 2006 / Akihabara Convention Hall, Tokyo

Participants: 337 attendees from 24 countriesParticipants: 337 attendees from 24 countriesSponsor Organizations: 15

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Sponsorship Plan

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■Platinum SponsorSponsor Fee: 5,000,000 JPY (sales tax applies  ‐ currently 5% ‐ increasing to 8%  from April 1, 2014 )limited to 5 sponsors)Applications accepted from Nov. 1, 2013 and processed in order of receipt

Exhibit Booth in Demo AreaExhibit Booth in Demo Area Two (2) package booths provided for use between 2015.03.02  (Mon.) – 03.05 (Thu.)

Five  (5) Complimentary Conference Passes

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Package Booth (image)

Onsite Program Ad SpaceA4 size, 1 page, full colour, 1,000 pieces

Distribution of Promotional MaterialsA4 size, one (1) item, 1,000 pieces, to be included in Conference Kit

Logo ListingListing as a Platinum Sponsor on the event web site, marketing collateral, DM and press releases,onsite handouts and onsite signage

Three  (3) Additional Tickets to Opening Reception/Closing Social Event

One  (1) Additional Ticket to APNIC Member Meeting Closing Dinner

Sponsor Lunch with Committee MembersSponsor Lunch with Committee MembersInvitation to APRICOT/APAN/APNIC Committee Member Lunch 

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■Gold SponsorSponsor Fee: 3,000,000 JPY (sales tax applies  ‐ currently 5% ‐ increasing to 8%  from April 1, 2014 )

Applications accepted from Nov. 1, 2013 and processed in order of receipt

Exhibit Booth in Demo Area One (1) package booth provided for use between 2015.03.02  (Mon.) – 03.05 (Thu.)

Three  (3) Complimentary Conference Passes

Onsite Program Ad Space

Package Booth (image)

Onsite Program Ad SpaceA4 size, 1 page, full colour, 1,000 pieces

Distribution of Promotional MaterialsA4 size, one (1) item, 1,000 pieces, to be included in Conference Kit

Logo ListingListing as a Gold Sponsor on the event web site, marketing collateral, DM and press releases,onsite handouts and onsite signage

Two  (2) Additional Tickets to Opening Reception/Closing Social Event

One  (1) Additional Ticket to APNIC Member Meeting Closing Dinner

Sponsor Lunch with Committee MembersSponsor Lunch with Committee MembersInvitation to APRICOT/APAN/APNIC Committee Member Lunch 

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■Silver SponsorSponsor Fee: 1,000,000 JPY (sales tax applies  ‐ currently 5% ‐ increasing to 8%  from April 1, 2014 )Applications accepted from Nov. 1, 2013 and processed in order of receipt

Exhibit Booth in Demo Area One (1) package booth provided for use between 2015.03.02  (Mon.) – 03.05 (Thu.)

Package Booth (image)

Two (2) Complimentary Conference Passes

Logo ListingListing as a Silver Sponsor on the event web site, marketing collateral, DM and press releases onsite handouts and onsite signagereleases, onsite handouts and onsite signage

One  (1) Additional Ticket to Opening Reception/Closing Social Event

One  (1) Additional Ticket to APNIC Member Meeting Closing Dinner

Sponsor Lunch with Committee MembersInvitation to APRICOT/APAN/APNIC Committee Member Lunch 

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■Bronze SponsorSponsor Fee: 500,000 JPY (sales tax applies  ‐ currently 5% ‐ increasing to 8%  from April 1, 2014 )Applications accepted from Nov. 1, 2013 and processed in order of receipt

One  (1) Complimentary Conference Pass

Logo ListingListing as a Bronze Sponsor on the event web site, marketing collateral, DM and press releases,onsite handouts and onsite signage

One  (1) Additional Ticket to APNIC Member Meeting Closing Dinner

Sponsor Lunch with Committee MembersInvitation to APRICOT/APAN/APNIC Committee Member Lunch 

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■ Applications and Inquiries

Sponsorship ApplicationSponsor applications will be accepted, in order of receipt, from November 1, 2013.  Complete and return the attached [Sponsorship Application] Form to the Event Office by email or faxComplete and return the attached [Sponsorship Application] Form to the Event Office by email or fax.

Initial Application DeadlineThe initial application deadline is set as 12 September (Fri.) 2014. e t a app cat o dead e s set as Septe be ( ) 0If you are unable to meet this deadline please contact the Event Office to confirm availability.

Invoicing of Sponsorship Feesg p pFollowing the application deadline, sponsors will be provided with a pdf version of the sponsorship fee invoice for confirmation. The original will be posted following confirmation of the invoice content. Payment of sponsorship fees will be requested to be completed by the end of November 2014. If you are unable to meet the payment deadline please contact the Secretariat with details and requests

APRICOT‐APAN 2015 Japan Executive Committee

are unable to meet the payment deadline please contact the Secretariat with details and requests.

Secretariat (c/o e‐side, inc.)PIC: Kana Ohta, Scott Macdonald TEL: 81 3 6435 8789 FAX: 81 3 6435 8790

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TEL: 81‐3‐6435‐8789   FAX: 81‐3‐6435‐8790email: apricot‐apan‐office@e‐side.co.jp

Sponsorship ApplicationFAX: 81 3 6435 8790FAX: 81-3-6435-8790

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Sponsor Fee:  JPY (not including sales tax)

Platinum JPY 5,000,000 (not including sales tax)Gold JPY 3,000,000 (not including sales tax)Silver JPY 1,000,000 (not including sales tax)Bronze JPY    500,000 (not including sales tax)

ContactAPRICOT‐APAN 2015 Japan Executive CommitteeSecretariat (c/o e‐side, inc.)

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, ( g )PIC: Kana Ohta, Scott Macdonald Tel: 81‐3‐6435‐8789  Fax: 81‐3‐6435‐8790email: apricot‐apan‐office@e‐side.co.jpInitial Deadline: 2014.09.12 (Fri.)