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Sponsorship and Exhibition OpportunitiesSeptember 25 – 29, 2017 Orange County Convention Center – Orlando, FL

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Microsoft Ignite

Table of ContentsImportant Contacts and Dates ....................................................................................... 3

Event Overview ............................................................................................................... 4-6

Sponsorship Opportunities ........................................................................................ 7-14

Exhibitor Turnkey Opportunities .............................................................................. 15-18

Microsoft Ignite 2016 Sponsors .................................................................................... 19

Microsoft Ignite 2016 Exhibitors .................................................................................. 20

Marketing Promotional Opportunities ....................................................................... 21

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Partner Sales ManagersFor information about becoming a Microsoft Ignite 2017 Diamond, Platinum or Gold Sponsor contact:

Chris Kurtz Email: [email protected] Telephone: +1 206.734.8110

For information about becoming a Microsoft Ignite 2017 Silver Sponsor contact:

Alison Walters Email: [email protected] Telephone: +1 425.628.3221

Exhibitor Turnkey Sales & Support ManagerFor information about becoming a Microsoft Ignite 2017 10’ x 10’ or 10’ x 20’ Turnkey Exhibitor, or questions regarding Exhibitor contracts, invoices, payments, Exhibitor Resource Center credentials, or booth location, contact:

Ron Richter Email: [email protected] Telephone: +1 206.290.3296

Important DatesAlumni Sales Open Tuesday, February 28, 2017General Sales Open Tuesday, March 28, 2017Staff/Full Pass Registration Opens March 2017Booth Selection Starts Late-May 2017

Important Contacts & Dates

In a changing world where face-to-face interaction and conversation are becoming rarer, Microsoft Ignite provides an exciting, unique, and valuable opportunity to bring us together with a key audience of engaged IT professionals, decision-makers, and innovators to share ideas and promote industry-leading solutions.

Frank Melchiorre Advanced Systems Concepts, Inc. Silver Sponsor 2016

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What is Microsoft Ignite?

Primary AudienceOver 20,000 IT Professionals, IT Decision Makers, and Enterprise Developers from around the globe.

Roles• IT Decision Maker• IT Professional• Enterprise Developer + Architect

ProductsFollowing are just a few Microsoft products we’ll be featuring: Microsoft Azure, Office 365, Windows Server, Microsoft Exchange Server, Skype for Business, Microsoft Project, Microsoft SharePoint, Microsoft SQL Server, Microsoft Surface, Microsoft System Center, Microsoft Visual Studio, Windows and more.

Robust partner solutionsMicrosoft showcases their partner community front and center as valued partners from around the world share their innovations, solutions, and services.

Important product launches and announcementsThis is a vital conference for any Microsoft user to attend, so they can stay up-to-date on the latest strategies and product announcements.

Abundant learning opportunitiesPartners have the chance to contribute to the wide range of learning experiences available to attendees during the event.

Visionary technology leadersHear from inspirational and insightful keynote speakers who will provide a vision for the future.

Orange County Convention Center Orlando, FLThe Orange County Convention Center is located in the heart of Downtown Orange County, the area’s tourism capital. Minutes from the Orlando International Airport and within easy walking and driving distance of world-class dining, shopping and entertainment, attendees at the Orange County Convention Center will find a wealth of options on their doorstep. Located on International Drive, Orlando’s “Avenue of Attractions” and the lifeline of Downtown Orange County, is the home to restaurants, hotels, theme parks, shopping, entertainment and more.

Why WhereWho

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1,414 LEARNINGOPPORTUNITIES

566 THEATERSESSIONS

1,108HOURS OF CONTENTDELIVERED

CERT TESTING

335CERT TESTINGEXAMS TAKEN

IT PRO - 64%

ITDM - 21%

DEVELOPER/ARCHITECT - 11%

BDM - 4%

1 IT AND SOFTWARE2 EDUCATION3 MANUFACTURING4 HEALTHCARE5 GOVERNMENT6 PROFESSIONAL & BUSINESS SERVICES7 FINANCIAL MARKETS8 INSURANCE9 BANKING10 ENERGY & UTILITIES

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TOTAL NUMBER OF ATTENDEES

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Microsoft Confidential

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2016 RecapMicrosoft Ignite

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You must be a Microsoft PartnerSponsor & Exhibitor opportunities at Microsoft Ignite are exclusively reserved for companies with current memberships in the Microsoft Partner Network which includes Gold, Silver, Microsoft Action Pack Subscription or network-level membership. Please note that you can only promote and demonstrate technologies, products, services and solutions which are built using the Microsoft platform or that extend or enhance Microsoft products.

Share your Company InformationYour Sponsor & Exhibitor Application will help us to assist you in achieving all of your goals and objectives for the event as well as ensure your offerings sit in line with the event’s aim to showcase Microsoft platforms, products, technologies and services.

Register and Secure your Booth SpaceWe expect to sell out all Sponsor & Exhibitor opportunities for Microsoft Ignite 2017. Booth selection will be prioritized according to the date and time stamp of when you complete your booth registration and sign your contract.

How do I participate?

Microsoft Ignite 2016 represented one of the best events for TransVault historically. We were able to engage with all our key enterprise accounts and our partners all under one roof with the support of the utmost professional support team. We can’t wait for next year and consider this event a key ingredient in our dynamic marketing mix.

Marcella P. Mazzucca, CMO TransVault Exhibitor 2016

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Diamond Sponsorship Opportunity

Up to a 40’ x 40’ Booth$250,000 USD(Invitation Only)

Chris Kurtz Partner Sales ManagerEmail: [email protected] Telephone: +1 206.734.8110

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Package Benefits include:• Up to two (2) Partner-led Breakout Sessions

– Recorded and syndicated on the event content library

• Up to two (2) Expo Hall Theater Presentations

– Scheduled during peak traffic times

• Individual Thank You Sign acknowledging your Diamond Sponsorship

• Dedicated Executive Meeting Room

• One (1) Video advertisement on Digital Wall (up to 60 seconds)

• One (1) Full screen static advertisement on Digital Wall

PresencePremier booth location with:

• Up to 40’ x 40’ unpadded carpeting, connectivity and electrical

• Lead retrieval solution provided

Access• Twenty-five (25) Full Conference Attendee Passes – provide access to Keynote, Breakout sessions, Expo, meals and the Attendee Party

• Twenty-five (25) Sponsor Booth Staff Passes – provide access to Keynote viewing areas, Expo, lunch (in the Exhibitor Lounge) and the Attendee Party

• Eight (8) Full Conference Attendee Customer Passes – to be given to your key customers

• Ten (10) Discounted Full Conference Attendee Passes (available for additional purchase for $1,920 each)

• Fifteen (15) Discounted Sponsor Booth Staff Passes (available for additional purchase for $650 each)

• Hotel Room Block

Website• Logo on event website homepage – your logo placed in a prominent location on the high traffic homepage

• Company profile – your company logo, name and booth number published by sponsorship level, hyperlink, 350 word company description and social media links

In addition, we will work with your team to customize this exclusive package based on your marketing strategy and objectives.

Microsoft IgniteDiamond Sponsorship Opportunity (Invitation Only)

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Platinum Sponsorship Opportunities

30’ x 30’ Booth$150,000 USD(Limited Opportunities Remaining)


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• 30’ x 30’ unpadded carpeting, connectivity and electrical


Access• Twenty (20) Full Conference Attendee Passes – provide access to Keynote, Breakout sessions, Expo, meals and the Attendee Party

• Twenty (20) Sponsor Booth Staff Passes – provide access to Keynote viewing areas, Expo, lunch (in the Exhibitor Lounge) and the Attendee Party

• Two (2) Full Conference Attendee Customer Passes – to be given to your key customers

• Five (5) Discounted Full Conference Attendee Passes (available for additional purchase for $1,920 each)

• Ten (10) Discounted Sponsor Booth Staff Passes (available for additional purchase for $650 each)

Website• Logo on event website homepage – your logo placed in a prominent location on the high traffic homepage

• Company profile – your company logo, name and booth number published by sponsorship level, hyperlink, 250 word company description and social media links

Package Benefits include:• One (1) Partner-led Breakout Session

– Recorded and syndicated on the event content library

• One (1) Expo Hall Theater Presentation

• One (1) Video advertisement on Digital Wall (up to 60 seconds)

• Individual Thank You Sign acknowledging your Platinum Sponsorship

• Dedicated Sponsor Meeting Room located on the expo floor

Social• Two (2) Attendee emails – your logo included in promotional emails to Microsoft Ignite attendees prior to the event (dependent on date of contract signature)

• Welcome tweet to partner – broadcast on Microsoft Ignite twitter handle once partner contract is signed

• Facebook post – broadcast on the Microsoft Ignite Facebook page once partner contract is signed

On-site • Keynote walk-in slide – includes company logo and factoid (up to 25 words)

• Digital Wall advertisement – One full screen static advertisement

• Session room digital signage – your company logo rotating on each digital screen located outside each session room during the event

• Mobile App – logo, URL, 250 word company description, contact email and booth number

• Opportunity to purchase Marketing Promotional Opportunities (MPOs)

Microsoft IgnitePlatinum Sponsor Benefits (Limited Opportunities Remaining)

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Gold Sponsorship Opportunities

20’ x 20’ Booth$100,000 USD


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Gold Sponsor Benefits


• 20’ x 20’ unpadded carpeting, connectivity and electrical


• Opportunity to purchase a Sponsor meeting room for entire week

Access• Eight (8) Full Conference Attendee Passes – provides access to Keynote, Breakout sessions, Expo, meals and the Attendee Party

• Ten (10) Sponsor Booth Staff Passes – provide access to Keynote viewing areas, Expo, lunch (in the Exhibitor Lounge) and the Attendee Party

• Three (3) Discounted Full Conference Attendee Passes (available for additional purchase for $1,920 each)

• Five (5) Discounted Sponsor Booth Staff Passes (available for additional purchase for $650 each)

Website• Company profile – your company logo, name and booth number published by sponsorship level, hyperlink, 200 word company description and social media links

Package Benefits include:• One (1) Expo Hall Theater presentation

• One (1) Full screen static advertisement on Digital Wall

• Dedicated Sponsor Meeting Room for one (1) day

Social • One (1) Attendee email – your logo included in promotional email to Microsoft Ignite attendees prior to the event (dependent on date of contract signature)

• Welcome tweet to partner – broadcast on Microsoft Ignite twitter handle once partner contract is signed


On-site • Keynote walk-in slide – Thank you slide for all Gold Sponsors

• Thank you Sponsor level signage – located at a key traffic area outside of the Expo




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Silver Sponsorship Opportunities

10’ x 20’ Booth$50,000 USD

Alison Walters Partner Sales ManagerEmail: [email protected] Telephone: +1 425.628.3221

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Silver Sponsor Benefits

PresenceBooth location with:

• 10’ x 20’ unpadded carpeting, connectivity & electrical


Access• Three (3) Full Conference Attendee Passes – provide access to Keynote, Breakout sessions, Expo, meals and the Attendee Party

• Six (6) Sponsor Booth Staff Passes – provide access to Keynote viewing areas, Expo, lunch (in the Exhibitor Lounge) and the Attendee Party

• Two (2) Discounted Full Conference Attendee Passes (available for additional purchase for $1,920 each)

• Five (5) Discounted Sponsor Booth Staff Passes (available for additional purchase for $650 each)

Package Benefits include:• Opportunity to purchase one (1) Expo Hall Theater Presentation for $7,500 (limited to availability)

• Sponsor may choose to utilize their own booth property or purchase a Turnkey Solution for an additional $12,500 investment (rendering below)

Deadline to order this turnkey booth property is: July 14, 2017

Website• Company profile – your company logo, name and booth number published by sponsorship level, hyperlink, 125 word company description, and social media links

Social • Welcome tweet to partner – broadcast on Microsoft Ignite twitter handle once partner contract is signed


On-site • Keynote walk-in slide – Thank You slide for all Silver Sponsors

• Thank You Sponsor level signage – located at key traffic area outside of the Expo

• Digital Wall advertisement – One full screen static advertisement




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Exhibitor Turnkey Opportunities

10’ x 20’ Booth$25,000 USD(Limited Opportunities Remaining)

Ron Richter Exhibitor Turnkey SalesEmail: [email protected] Telephone: +1 206.290.3296

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10’ x 20’ Exhibitor Turnkey Opportunities (Limited Opportunities Remaining)


• 10’ x 20’ inline booth space with turnkey booth property, padded carpet, connectivity and electrical


Access• Two (2) Full Conference Attendee Passes – provide access to Keynote, Breakout sessions, Expo, meals and the Attendee Party

• Six (6) Exhibitor Booth Staff Passes – provide access to Keynote viewing area, Expo, lunch (in the Exhibitor Lounge) and the Attendee Party

• One (1) Discounted Full Conference Attendee Pass (available for additional purchase for $1,920)

• Two (2) Discounted Exhibitor Booth Staff Passes (available for additional purchase for $650 each)

Website• Company profile – your company name, booth number, hyperlink, 75 word company description and social media links

On-site • Digital Wall logo recognition

• Mobile App – inclusion of company name, URL, contact email and booth number


Standard 10’ x 20’ Turnkey Booth Property provided to all 10’ x 20’ Exhibitors

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Exhibitor Turnkey Opportunities

10’ x 10’ Booth$15,000 USD

Ron Richter Exhibitor Turnkey SalesEmail: [email protected] Telephone: +1 206.290.3296

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10’ x 10’ Exhibitor Turnkey Opportunities


• 10’ x 10’ inline booth space with turnkey booth property, padded carpet, connectivity and electrical


Access• One (1) Full Conference Attendee Pass – provides access to Keynote, Breakout sessions, Expo, meals and the Attendee Party

• Four (4) Exhibitor Booth Staff Passes – provide access to Keynote viewing area, Expo, lunch (in the Exhibitor Lounge) and the Attendee Party

• One (1) Discounted Full Conference Attendee Pass (available for additional purchase for $1,920)

• Two (2) Discounted Exhibitor Booth Staff Passes (available for additional purchase for $650 each)

Website• Company profile – your company name, booth number, hyperlink, 75 word company description and social media links

On-site • Digital Wall logo recognition

• Mobile App – inclusion of company name, URL, contact email and booth number


Standard 10’ x 10’ Turnkey Booth Property provided to all 10’ x 10’ Exhibitors

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Diamond Sponsors

Platinum Sponsors

Gold SponsorsGimmal

Silver Sponsors

Microsoft Ignite 2016Sponsors

Veeam and Microsoft enjoy a long-standing relationship of delivering success, and Microsoft Ignite is a fantastic platform to meet our ecosystem of partners and customers. The event is a perfect blend of learning and networking, and one of the must-attend events on the calendar.

Peter Worsnop Veeam Software Platinum Sponsor 2016

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Microsoft Ignite 2016Exhibitors

1E3CX4ward srl5nine SoftwareA10 NetworksAbsoluteAccellion, Inc.Add-On ProductsAgilePoint, Inc.AgreeYa Solutions, Inc.AkuminaAlachisoftAltaro SoftwareAltia SystemsAltovaApprendaAppZeroArchive360Auth0Avere SystemsAVSTAxel IncBA InsightBarco X2OBarracuda NetworksBeezy Inc.BeyondTrustBinary TreeBindTuningBitTitan, Inc.Blue Coat SystemsBonzai IntranetBoostSolutionsBox, IncBrainStorm, Inc.Bressner Technology / Plenom BusylightBridgewaysCaphyonCardioLog AnalyticsCASAHL Technology, Inc.Cased DimensionsCBT NuggetsChampion Solutions Group / MessageOps

Chelsio Communications, Inc.CiresonClarity ConnectClaySys TechnologiesCloud Cruiser IncCloudbase SolutionsCloudHealth TechnologiesCogmotive LtdCompetellaComputerTalk Technology IncComtrade SoftwareConcept SearchingConversational GeekCoreSiteCrosswareCryptzoneDatalogicsDataON StorageDatapipeDataStaxDerdackDigiCertDocAuto, Inc.Docker, Inc.DruvaDuo SecurityeG InnovationsEmbrava“Enghouse Interactive “EnhansoftENow IncEquilibriumEView TechnologyExclaimerExtraHop NetworksFlexera SoftwareFrontline Systems Inc.Gemalto (formerly SafeNet)GenesysGlobal KnowledgeGridproGSX SolutionsGTconsult

GWAVAHitachi Ltd.Hive StreamingHOB GmbH & Co KGHorizon DataSys CorporationHOSTINGHyperGrid, Inc.Imanami CorporationImpervaInfowise SolutionsIntelePeerIpswitchIRISE, Inc.Jade Global Inc.JAMF SoftwareKaminarioKelverionKnowledge Vault, Inc.KollectiveKWizComLabTech SoftwareLandis Technologies LLCLANSALanteriaLexair ElectronicsLiveTilesLMS365 by ELEARNINGFORCELogicMonitorLookout Inc.Loxysoft ASMacroView Business TechnologyManageEngine - A division of ZOHO Corp.MediaPlatformMelissa DataMen & MiceMessageware IncorporatedMicroexcel, Inc.MindLinkMindtreeMK Net.WorkMVP Systems SoftwareNEC

Nectar Services Corp.NetmailNETXUSA, An Ingram Micro CompanyNeudesicNew Horizons Computer Learning CentersNextLabsNiCE IT Management SolutionsNumonixNuvolexOnePlace SolutionsOneWindow Workplace (Portal Solutions)ONLC Training CentersOpsgilityOpsLogixOptimal IdMPagerDutyParker Software IncPathSolutionsPDF Share FormsPeer Software, Inc.PerficientPexip ASPing IdentityPixelMill IncPointSharp ABPrinterLogicProvancePuppetPure StoragePyramid AnalyticsQorus SoftwareQueryNowRadiant Logic, Inc.RecordPointRedSky Technologies, Inc.RescoRobert Half TechnologySAPIEN Technologies, Inc.SavisionScaleArcSDFE GmbHSDM Software, Inc.SecureGUARD GmbH

Semperis Inc.SharepointalistSilectSmartsheetSNIA SMISonic FoundrySP MarketplaceSpanning by Dell EMCSPARTEZSPS - Strategic Products and ServicesSPYRUS, IncStarWindStormpathSunrise TechnologiesSUSETegile SystemsTeradata CorporationTE-SYSTEMSThales e-Security IncTheobald Software IncThreeWillTransVaultUnifiedCommunications.comUnimaxUpGuardVaronisVembu TechnologiesVerba TechnologiesViptelaVisualSPWalkMeWebtop A/SWebtrendsWhitlockWinMagic Data Security Zayo

Microsoft Ignite was a fantastic event for Lookout as it gave us critical exposure to the largest global Microsoft customers and partners as we launched our new integrated solution with Microsoft. At Microsoft Ignite, Microsoft’s attendees have a focus and purpose that leads to very productive engagement.

Michael McBride, SVP Lookout Exhibitor 2016

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Marketing Promotional Opportunities (MPOs)Marketing Promotional Opportunities (MPOs) are a great way to get noticed by attendees at Microsoft Ignite. You’ve invested time, effort and money into getting your company to the event, now you need to make sure your customers and prospects can find you.

We are planning many opportunities which will help your company to stand out from the crowd! We are working to provide you with new, creative and exciting ideas which will capitalize on your marketing objectives as well as meet your budget needs. A breadth of MPO offerings for Microsoft Ignite 2017 will be made available in mid-May!

Contact Alison Walters to discuss your goals and we will put together a customized promotional package just for you!

Alison WaltersPartner Sales ManagerEmail: [email protected]: +1 425.628.3221

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