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Who is Blackboard?As the world’s leading education technology company, Blackboard brings teaching and learning to life with innovative education technology that helps teachers adapt to new standards, blends and personalises learning and delivers new and exciting digital learning experiences. We challenge conventional thinking and advance new models of learning, and we partner with institutions to make education more accessible, engaging and relevant to the modern-day learner.

As your partner in change, we’ve built the most robust ecosystem of integration partners to maximise efficiency in teaching and learning. Our network of over 200 partners extend Blackboard Learn to create a seamless experience that improves instructor efficiency, engages learners and delivers positive results.


What is TLC?Blackboard is dedicated to furthering best practice and expertise in the provision of technology enhanced learning throughout Australia and New Zealand. The Blackboard Teaching & Learning Conference (TLC) has created a unique platform for the universities, and training organisations to gather and share new areas of growth and how they can transform their teaching and learning through best practices, robust models and frameworks.

We have built a strong user community in the Australian & New Zealand market and we expect representation from over 90% of universities at this 200+* people strong event. You can also expect executive attendees at the senior leadership activities we are running in conjunction to the Conference. We are building sessions and programs to attract developers, faculty members and users of teaching and learning technologies.

*based on 2018 delegates, excluding Blackboard staff and sponsors


7% Advisor/ Officer

28% Coordinator/ Manager

6% Developer

13% Leadership

14% Learning Designer/Technologist

23% Specialist/ Analyst

3% System Administrator

Who attends TLC?Consistently attracting over 50+ Higher and Further Education institutions, delegate numbers at Blackboard’s Annual User Conference for the Australia & New Zealand region have increased year on year and include a wide variety of clients across Higher Education and VET sectors, as well as a cross-section of staff.

Becoming a TLC sponsor provides you with a unique opportunity to meet face-to-face with an engaged audience that’s eager to learn more about your solutions.

6% Lecturer/ Teacher

*based on 2018 delegates, excluding Blackboard staff and sponsors


2019 Event Overview

VenueRydges World SquareLocated in the bustling World Square precinct within Sydney’s CBD; 10 minutes walk from Darling Harbour and Cockle Bay. Close to public transport, shopping and multitudes of dining spots.

The Main Conference will be held from Wednesday 21 to Thursday 22 August 2019.

Networking eventsNetworking opportunities include: • Tuesday 20th August, Pre Conference Workshops and Welcome

Reception

• Wednesday 21st August, ‘Mexican themed’ Conference Social at El Loco at Slip Inn - Sand And Garden Bars

Date: Tuesday 20 to Thursday 22 August, 2019Website: bbtlcanz.comEvent hashtag: #TLCANZ19


Why Sponsor?Build your brandThis Conference will connect you with education professionals from all over Australia and New Zealand with responsibilities in the following areas: • Teaching & Learning (Blended Learning, Online Learning,

Distance Learning) • Accreditation • Educators/Faculty Members (Users) • Learning Design • Educational Technology • Adoption and Change Management

Key benefitsSeveral levels of sponsorship are available and they have been carefully designed to provide maximum value for sponsors to: • Build relationships of influence with key people in your target

markets • Generate brand awareness• Showcase your solutions not only to decision makers, but most

importantly to users• Generate sales leads qualified by meaningful conversation • Demonstrate your commitment to the education industry • Connect with potential partners and commercial allies


Sponsorship PackagesTo secure your sponsorship, please email [email protected] with details of the package you are interested in.

SPONSORSHIP PACKAGE PRICE SUMMARY PACKAGE INCLUSIONS

Keynote Session + Booth Sponsorship

Investment: $25,000 AUD + GST

1 x 30 min Keynote session slot during the main conference

Promotion of the Keynote session in the conference app

Opportunity to provide a 2-minute promotional video to be played at the keynote on Day 1

Premium 6 x 2m booth with first choice of booth location in the exhibition area at the main conference

3 x Full Registrations to the main conference including social events

Sponsor logo, web address and 75 word description on TLC website

Minimum of 3 x social media placements via Twitter in the lead up to the conference

Electronic delegate list provided 2 weeks prior to the event (as per Privacy Act)

Sponsor logo included on TLC welcome banner at live event

Inclusion in the Sponsor section on the mobile app

Minimum of 3 x mobile app push notifications promoting your exhibition space and keynote session

Sponsor dedicated webinar within reasonable timing (90 days) post-live event

Breakout Session + Booth Sponsorship


1 x 30 min Breakout session slot during the main conference

Promotion of the breakout session in the conference app

Opportunity to provide a 2-minute promotional video to be played after the keynote on Day 2

Standard 3 x 2m booth in the exhibition area at the main conference







Minimum of 2 x mobile app push notifications during the conference to promote promoting your exhibition space and breakout session

Branding and corporate visibility: Highlight your company at Blackboard’s most important conference in 2019. Our package of pre-event, on-site and post-event branding will focus attention on you, our featured sponsor. By participating in BbWorld you will gain access to position your organization as an industry expert with unprecedented branding and visibility opportunities.




Breakout Session Only Sponsorship


1 x 30 min Breakout session slot during the main conference

Promotion of the breakout session in the conference app

1 x Full Registration to the main conference including social events






Minimum of 2 x mobile app push notifications during the conference to promote your breakout session

Booth Only Sponsorship


Standard 3 x 2m booth in the exhibition area at the main conference







Minimum of 2 x mobile app push notifications during the conference to promote your exhibition space

Competition + Satchel Insert Sponsorship


Opportunity to run a competition (at own cost) as part of the event; with competition promotion via the conference app & social media

1 x satchel insert (sponsor to supply) - A maximum size of A4 and up to 4 pages is allowed, subject to Blackboard’s approval



Minimum of 2 x mobile app push notifications during the conference to promote your competition





Satchel Insert Sponsorship


Opportunity to deliver your message direct to your target market by providing promotional material (sponsor to supply) to be inserted in all delegates’ conference satchels.

1 x satchel insert (sponsor to supply) - A maximum size of A4 and up to 4 pages is allowed, subject to Blackboard’s approval


Tailored Sponsorship Packages We can also tailor packages based on your needs.

There is a range of alternate sponsorship opportunities which can be added to, or arranged separately to other sponsorship packages.

• Name Badge & Lanyard sponsor

• Executive luncheons

• Lunch sponsor

• Networking Reception sponsor

• DevCon & Social sponsor


Have other ideas? If you’d like to explore other customised sponsorship options, we’d love to hear from you.

Contact us at: [email protected]

We would welcome the opportunity to develop a solution that best fits the needs of your organisation.


Application for sponsorshipPlease complete the form and return as requested. All requests are subject to Blackboard approval.

Company name: ..............................................................................................................................

Primary event contact: ................................................................................................................

Mailing address: ..............................................................................................................................

City, State, Postal code, Country: ............................................................................................

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Email: ...........................................................................Phone:.........................................................

Billing and invoicing information (if different than above)

Primary billing contact: ...............................................................................................................

Mailing address: ..............................................................................................................................

City, State, Postal code, Country: ............................................................................................

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Email: ...........................................................................Phone:.........................................................

Total sponsorship: $ ..........................................................

Keynote + Booth$25,000 + GST

Breakout Session + Booth $10,000 + GST

TLC 2019 Sponsorship Packages

Breakout Session $7,500 + GST

Booth Only $6,500 + GST

I would like a customised package(Please specify details below) .......................................................................................................

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Competition + Satchel Insert $4,000 + GST

Satchel Insert $2,000 + GST


Terms and conditions

CANCELLATION POLICY Exhibitor and Sponsorship cancellation the following conditions will apply:

1. Cancellation must be received in writing and acknowledgment received from the Conference Manager within 72 hours of lodging cancellation (subject to public holidays).

2. Cancellation received up to 19 July 2019 will incur a 25% penalty of the total price. The balance of payment will be returned. All benefits will cease immediately (website recognition etc.).

3. Cancellation from 19 July 2019 will forfeit full package value/payment.

Terms and conditions apply to both sponsorship and trade exhibitions.

1. By returning this signed Application Form, you agree to be a Sponsor or Exhibitor of the 2019 Blackboard TLC ANZ and its terms and conditions.

2. You agree to pay the Blackboard TLC ANZ 2019 full amount payable and as due. Monies are to be paid in Australian dollars and include potential bank fees for processing international transfers.

3. All pricing shown is subject to 10% Goods and Services Tax (GST) as legislated by the Australian Government.

4. The provision of delegate contact details as specified in individual packages is subject to the provisions of the Privacy Act 2001. The Privacy Act 2001 provides that before name and address details can be published in the list of delegates for distribution to any party, delegates must give consent.

5. The organisers make no warranty as to the number of delegates and/or visitors that may attend the Conference.

6. Inclusion of corporate logos or recognition in printed material is subject to meeting publication deadlines. We request that all logos be supplied in an eps format or high resolution 300 dpi jpg file. Should an alternative format be received, the Conference Organisers cannot be held responsible for the quality of the logo displayed in any of the promotional material or documentation.

7. In the event that the Conference is cancelled or delayed through no fault of the Organiser or the venue, including but not limited to fire, flood, labour disputes, natural disasters, civil disorders, riots, insurrections, work stoppages, slowdowns or disputes, or other similar events then the sponsor shall not be entitled to any refund or claim for any loss or damage.

8. Sponsor shall indemnify Blackboard and hold Blackboard harmless for any claims, losses, damages, fees, expenses, or awards arising out of (1) any personal injury, death, or property damage caused by Sponsor’s negligence or misconduct related to its role as a Sponsor or Exhibitor for 2019 Blackboard TLC ANZ; or (2) any material, exhibits, documents, or other content distributed, displayed, or otherwise provided by Sponsor or Exhibitor for 2019 Blackboard TLC ANZ.

9. All exhibitors are responsible for their own insurance, including public liability. All exhibitors must hold public liability insurance of the minimum value of $10 million dollars. Exhibitors must provide a copy of their insurance policy and certified currency upon request.

10. The Conference Organisers reserve the right to alter the exhibition floor plan and/or reallocate booth numbers and positions without notice.

11. The details in this document are correct at the time of printing.

Published: 13/02/2019

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