event sponsorship sponsorship november 26 - 27, 2016 | sydney, australia become part of the...

EVENT SPONSORSHIPNovember 26 - 27, 2016 | Sydney, Australia

Become part of the experience at the most attended startup & growth conference in Australia.

SOLD OUT 5 YEARS IN A ROW.

WWW.STARTCON.COM

Oli GardnerCEO of Unbounce

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Mainstage Speaker 2015

WATCH THE EXPERIENCE

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3StartCon: Startup & Growth Conference 2016

AUSTRALIA’S LARGEST STARTUP CONFERENCE is back and bigger than ever in an upgraded venue. Once again bringing you

2 JAM-PACKED DAYS full of actionable insights, from the best startup entrepreneurs and growth marketers in the world.

CONTENTS

05 Introduction

06 Audience

07 Agenda

08 Conference Features

10 Sessions Overview

11 Headline Speakers

12 Sponsorship Opportunities

19 Special Sponsorships

22 Exclusive Sponsorships

24 Getting Involved

4 StartCon: Startup & Growth Conference 2016

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INTRODUCTION

StartCon is Australia’s largest startup and growth conference. What began with humble beginnings in 2011, is now the most anticipated event for startups and entrepreneurs every year. In 2015 we took the event to an unprecedented height, by bringing the best entrepreneurs and growth marketers from around the world to Sydney, Australia. There is no other event like this in the country.

This year, we’re promising to take the experience even further for sponsors, attendees, and speakers alike. We are dedicated to building a better more valuable event each year. Here are some of the reasons why you won’t want to miss the opportunity to be part of StartCon 2016: the one-of-akind event entrepreneurs and growth marketers flock to.

We’re offering you the opportunity to put your product directly in the hands of 2500+ ideal customers.

UPGRADED VENUEBeautiful views and significantly more capacity for networking

& attending sessions

2X THE EXPO SPACE! Means twice the number of startups exhibiting and larger booths

for sponsors!

25% MORE ATTENDEESThis year we are expecting over 2500 in attendance

BIGGER NAMES ON STAGEWe’ve already managed to secure speakers from global tech giant’s like

SurveyMonkey & Zillow with more to follow

WIDER REACHSince last year our audience has expanded by nearly 20%

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500 STARTUPSSTARTUPS BY INDUSTRY

STARTCON’S AUDIENCEEntrepreneurs VC-Backed & High-Growth Startups Growth Marketers Investors

25%

25%

10%

40%

Founders & Entrepreneurs

Investors & Media

Individual contributors: Programmers, Designers, Growth Marketers & Business Professionals

SMBs

5%

Education and Training

17%

Professional, Scientific & Technical

23%

Arts & RecreationServices

28%

Information Media & Telecommunications

10%

Retail Trade

15%

Finance & Insurance

2%

Others

2500 ATTENDEESATTENDEE BREAKDOWN

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AGENDA

9/26: StartupsSATURDAY

8:00 AM Registration

9:00 AM Opening Remarks

9:15 AM Opening Keynote

11:00 AM Morning Break

12:30 PM Lunch

2:30 PM Afternoon Break

5:00 PM Day One Ends

5:30 PM Networking Event

ATTENDEES

The conference runs over the course of 2 full days with Day 1 content more focused on startup inspiration and lessons learned. Day 2 content will be more focused on high-growth, scaling and marketing.

9/27: GrowthSUNDAY

8:00 AM Registration

9:00 AM Welcome Remarks

9:15 AM Keynotes Start

11:00 AM Morning Break

12:30 pM Lunch

2:30 pM Afternoon Break

5:00 pM Closing Remarks

7:00 pM After Party

ATTENDEES

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CONFERENCE FEATURES

MAIN STAGE 25+ Keynotes across both

days

WORKSHOPS25+ Workshops, 2 tracks of content across both days

NETWORKING EVENT 400+ Attendees for cocktails following the conference on

Day 1

HACKATHON 65+ Participants in 2-day long

hackathon

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CONFERENCE FEATURES

EXPO & STARTUP ALLEY

150 exhibitors, 50+ Aussie Startups over both days

PITCH COMPETITION 75+ Startups pitching all day

on Day 1

MENTOR SESSIONS15+ Industry leaders answering

Q&A across both days

AFTER-PARTY500+ Attendees at exclusive after-hours themed party on

Day 2

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STARTCON 2016 OVERVIEW

SESSIONS INCLUDE

StartCon is the only tech confernce that focuses on exposing startups to global minds. StartCon 2016 will feature world-class international speakers presenting keynotes and workshops, spread across two days.

Mastering the Startup Pitch Perfect your startup pitch and open the doors of opportunity.

Launching Your Startup to the MassesGet millions of eyeballs on your startup by getting to #1 in the app stores.

Building A Billion Dollar CompanyHow Zillow grew into a $4.5 billion market-leading company with zero ad budget.

Raising $23 Million, The META StoryGetting the attention of the world’s top investors and securing huge amounts of capital.

Explosive Growth Learn powerful hacks for faster growth from the father of growth hacking: Sean Ellis, back once again with new strategies.

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STARTCON 2016 SPEAKERSOnce again, StartCon is bringing the world’s leading entrepreneurs and growth marketers to Sydney, Australia. Take a look at some of our highly soughtafter & influential speakers that make StartCon the ideal place to learn and network.

Nate MochVP Product Teams & Growth

Anum HussainSenior Growth Marketer

Elena VernaVP of Growth

Chandini AmmineniDistribution Partner

Annabell SatterfieldSenior PM of Growth

Ben SandCo-founder of META

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SPONSORSHIP OPPORTUNITIES

WE ALSO OFFER CUSTOM PACKAGES TO CATER TO SPECIFIC NEEDS, PLEASE INQUIRE DIRECTLY.

StartCon 2016 offers brands mass exposure to the Australian startup and growth communities.

This year, we’ve upgraded the event space to incorporate more of what makes us the best in the field. 2016 sponsors can expect to get more exposure, more opportunities to connect, and better engagement with qualified leads.

We’re offering 4 tiers of sponsorship for companies to leverage this opportunity for unbeatable exposure to an engaged audience of entrepreneurs, startup founders, growth marketers and investors.

Platinum Sponsor

Gold Sponsorship

Silver Sponsorship

Bronze Sponsorship


PLATINUM HEADLINE SPONSOR$50,000 (+ GST)

3x6m booth featured as top exhibition stand in the expo for 2 full days of exposure and interaction

Opportunity to present 5 minutes on main conference stage

Opportunity to host a workshop on a topic of choice (150-200 attendees)

Ability to provide a celebrity judge for the startup pitches on Day 1

Company logo & link featured as the headline sponsor on digital marketing including the website, EDM offer, advertising, etc.

Company logo displayed prominently throughout the entire conference on the main stage

10 All-Access Conference Tickets (valued at over $5,000)

A promotional video clip played on the main stage ~2 minutes each day

Provide a promotional item or flyer included in every attendee showbag

Featured as top level sponsor in conference app with detailed profile

Access to list of featured attendees

Only 1 Available!

GOLD SPONSOR$30,000 (+ GST)

3x3m booth as featured exhibition stand in the expo for 2 full days of exposure and interaction

Opportunity to host a workshop on a topic of choice (150-200 attendees)

Company logo & link featured as major sponsor on digital marketing including the website, EDM offer, advertising, etc.

Company logo displayed prominently throughout the entire conference on main stage

A promotional video clip played on the main stage ~2 minutes each day



Featured as top level sponsor in conference app with detailed profile


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Only 6 Available!

3x2m booth in the expo for 2 full days of exposure and interaction

Company logo & link featured on digital marketing including the website, EDM offer, advertising, etc.

Company logo displayed prominently throughout the entire conference on main stage



Featured sponsor in conference app with detailed profile


SILVER SPONSOR$20,000 (+ GST)


Only 8 Available!

3x2m booth in the expo for 2 full days of exposure and interaction

Company logo & link featured as sponsor on StartCon website



Featured sponsor in conference app with detailed profile


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BRONZE SPONSOR$10,000 (+ GST)

We also offer custom sponsorship packages.

Please contact Cheryl Mack ([email protected]) to discuss custom sponsorship.

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COMPARE OPPORTUNITIES

SOME OF OUR PAST AND PRESENT SPONSORS

Stage Talk

Sponsorship Platinum Gold Silver Bronze

Stage Promo Video

Host a Workshop

EDM Offer

Stage logo placement

Expo Booth Size 3x6m 3x3m 3x2m 3x2m

10 7 5 3Conference Tickets included

Featured on website & conference app

Item or flyer in showbag


Custom Discounted Tickets

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SPECIAL SPONSORSHIPS


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HACKATHON SPONSORHave your brand and logo prominently displayed in the hackathon area and be able to officially open the event.

You will have the opportunity to send a targeted email to all participants, provide a judge to help evaluate the winners, and provide prizes to winners and/or participants.

$10,000 (+GST)


STARTUP PITCHES SPONSORHave your brand and logo prominently displayed during the pitch competition and be able to speak on stage to participants.

You will have the opportunity to send a targeted email to all participants, provide a celebrity judge, and provide prizes to winners.

$10,000 (+GST)

WORKSHOP SPONSORHave a great speaker in your company?Want to share your expertise on a topic with attendees? Then grab this opportunity to host a workshop and get their direct attention for 30-45 minutes.

$10,000 (+GST)

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EXCLUSIVE SPONSORSHIPS

LANYARD/REG SPONSOR

T-SHIRT SPONSOR

ATTENDEE BAGS SPONSOR

Have your logo/brand displayed at registration & on attendee lanyards. Great opportunity to have your logo carried around and seen by everyone.

Have your logo printed on the StartCon 2016 T-Shirts that will be given away to all pitch competitors & hackathon participants and sold to regular attendees.

Have your logo/brand exclusively featured on the StartCon 2016 conference bags given to each attendee - also able to include an item/flyer in the bag.

$5,000 (+GST)$8,000 (+GST)$5,000 (+GST)

EXCLUSIVE SPONSORSHIPS

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Have your logo/brand displayed in the charging area and printed on the portable powerbanks that will be distributed to attendees.

Have your logo/brand featured at one of the full service coffee carts that will be providing free cofee all day. Full cup branding included!

Have your logo/brand exclusively on water bottles given to every attendee and printed on free water stations throughout the event.

CHARGING STATION

COFFEE SPONSOR (2)

WATER SPONSOR

$5,000 (+GST)$6,000 (+GST)$5,000 (+GST)

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THE NEXT STEPGain mass exposure to the Australian tech & entrepreneurial scene with the largest startup & growth conference in Australia.

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To take advantage of this incredible opportunity or for more information about

StartCon 2016, please contact Cheryl Mack.

Phone: +61 2 8599 [email protected]

www.startcon.com

11 . 26-27 . 2016SYDNEY, AUSTRALIA

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