THE GLOBAL SOF FOUNDATION (GSF):The Global Special Operations Forces (SOF) Foundation (GSF) is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization that aims to build and grow an international SOF network of military, government, commercial, and educational stakeholders in order to advance SOF capabilities and partnerships to confront global and networked threats. The GSF includes over 1,500 individual members from 59 countries and over 60 Corporate Partners.

BENEFITS OF SPONSORSHIPS AT GLOBAL SOF FOUNDATION EVENTS:This Symposium will bring together a diverse set of stakeholders dedicated to working with SOF, both in the US and internationally. We establish the ideal forum for military, government, academia, and industry to collaborate and hold meaningful discussions.

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HOW DO THE COSTS COMPARE?Costs to Exhibit at the Symposium are less than competing SOF-focused events, and also include daily lunches, coffee, energy breaks, and receptions:

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Premium Full Page Cover (Inside Front, Outside Back, Back) $800.00 $950.00 3

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Platinum Event Sponsorship $13,050.00 $15,000.00 3

Gold Event Sponsorship $10,200.00 $12,000.00 3

Workout Shirt Sponsor $6,000.00 $6,900.00 4

Silver Event Sponsorship $5,950.00 $7,000.00 4

Beer Garden SOLD OUT 4

Bourbon & Cigar Bar $5,000.00 $5,750.00 4

Poolside / Closing Reception $5,000.00 $5,750.00 5

Tuesday Networking Reception $5,000.00 $5,750.00 5

Symposium Swag Bags $5,000.00 $5,750.00 5

Bronze Event Sponsorship $4,250.00 $5,000.00 4

Espresso Bar $4,000.00 $4,600.00 5

Charging Station $4,000.00 $4,600.00 5

Margarita Bar $4,000.00 $4,600.00 5

Little Italy Wednesday Lunch Sponsor $4,000.00 $4,600.00 5

Taco Tuesday Lunch Sponsor $4,000.00 $4,600.00 5

Icebreaker Ice Sculpture $3,750.00 $4,300.00 5

Branded Water Bottles SOLD OUT 6

Room Key Sponsor SOLD OUT 6

Lanyard Sponsor SOLD OUT 6

Symposium WiFi $2,500.00 $2,875.00 6

Shuttle Bus $2,500.00 $2,875.00 6

Morning Coffee Break SOLD OUT 6

Afternoon Energy Break SOLD OUT 6

Save the Date for 2018 Symposium $1,400.00 $1,610.00 6

Symposium Program Guide $1,125.00 $1,295.00 6

Survey Sponsor $1,000.00 $1,150.00 7

Registration $750.00 $1,000.00 7

Flier Distribution $540.00 $600.00 7

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Overall Golf Sponsor $3,500.00 $4,075.00 7

Golf Ball Sponsor (Branded) $2,000.00 $2,300.00 7

Snack and Beverage Cart $2,000.00 $2,300.00 7

Birdie Shot (Fireball & Shot Glass) $1,800.00 $2,070.00 7

Cooler Bags $1,500.00 $1,725.00 7

Water Bottles $1,500.00 $1,725.00 7

Hole Sponsor (18 available) $500.00 $575.00 7

Longest Drive Sponsor $300.00 $345.00 7

Closest to the Pin Sponsor $300.00 $345.00 7

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Networking Lounge $4,800.00 $6,100.00 8

Booth Space: 10 x 10 ft (Indoor) $2,900.00 $3,200.00 8

Booth Space: 10 x 20 ft (Indoor) $5,600.00 $6,200.00 8

Booth Space: 10 x 10 ft (Outdoor) $1,000.00 $1,300.00 8

Booth Space: 10 x 20 ft (Outdoor) $2,000.00 $2,600.00 8

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2018 Global SOF Symposium - USTampa Bay, FL | 19 - 21 February 2018

ADVERTISING OPPORTUNITIES

� Platinum• Logo and Platinum Sponsor designation on all Symposium marketing

materials and program guide distributed at the Symposium• Logo and Platinum Sponsorship designation on Symposium website• Logo included on banner and signage displayed during the Symposium• Logo on signs displayed on the General Session stage• Exclusive Mobile App Sponsor• 6 Complimentary Symposium registrations• Verbal acknowledgment of sponsorship during the Symposium• Full page advertisement in the Symposium Program Guide• Opportunity to introduce a Keynote Speaker• Opportunity to provide two 1-minute videos to air during General Session• Opportunity to provide fliers placed at each seat in General Session• 10 x 20 ft exhibit space or Networking Lounge included

� Gold• Logo and Gold Sponsor designation on all Symposium marketing

materials and program guide distributed at the Symposium• Logo and Gold Sponsorship designation on Symposium website• Logo included on banner and signage displayed during the Symposium• Opportunity to introduce a Keynote Speaker• Opportunity to provide a 1-minute video to air during General Session• 4 Complimentary Symposium registrations• Verbal acknowledgment of sponsorship during the Symposium• Full page advertisement in the Symposium Program Guide• 10 x 20 ft exhibit space included

CP NCP $13,050 $15,000

$10,200 $12,000

• Program Guide Sponsor (3 available): $1,125 $1,295Includes Sponsor Logo on Cover & Free Ad

• Premium Full Page Cover (Inside Back Cover) $800 $950

• Premium Full Page Cover (Inside Front Cover) $800 $950

• Premium Full Page Cover (Outside Back Cover) $800

� Full Page Color - Exhibitor $600 $700

� Half-page four color $300 $350

Corporate Non-Corp.Partner (CP) Partner (NCP)

The Symposium Program Guide is provided to all registered attendees and speakers, and provides details of the Symposium Agenda, Speakers, and Sponsors. Last year’s Program Guide cover is shown above.

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� Workout Shirt (4 available): TheseSponsors will be recognized not only fortheir desire to provide attendees with high-quality fitness attire, but also throughout the Symposium. Sponsor brand will be placed on the Symposium website, program guide and signage, as well as on the back of the GSF-branded shirt.

� Beer Garden (Exclusive): The Sponsor willbe recognized on the Symposium website,social media, program guide, and unique signage. Cups with Sponsor Branding will be used to pour from a selection of quality beers, located in the popular patio at Inverness Hall.

� Bourbon & Cigar Bar (Exclusive): Not abeer drinker? This Sponsorship will bringin something a little higher caliber--craft Bourbon from American Freedom Distillery accompanied by hand-rolled cigars labeled with your company’s logo. The Bourbon and Cigar bar is sure to be a very popular attraction during the 2nd night poolside reception. Sponsor will be recognized on Symposium website, program guide, signage and cigar wraps.

� Tuesday Networking Reception (2 available): The Sponsors of this reception,held after the first full day of the Symposium in Inverness Hall, will be recognized on signage, the event website, social media, and napkins.

� Silver• Logo and Silver sponsor designation on all Symposium marketing

materials and program guide distributed at the Symposium• Logo included on banner and signage displayed at the Symposium• Sponsor flier inserted in program guide distributed at the Symposium• 2 Complimentary Symposium registrations• Verbal acknowledgment of sponsorship during the Symposium• 10 x 10 ft exhibit space included

� Bronze• Logo and Bronze sponsor designation on all Symposium marketing

materials and program guide distributed at the Symposium• Logo included on banner and signage displayed at Symposium• 1 Complimentary Symposium registration• Verbal acknowledgment of Sponsorship during the Symposium• 10 x 10 ft exhibit space included

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$6,000 $6,900

$4,250 $5,000

$5,950 $7,000

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$5,000 $5,750

$5,500 $6,325

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� Margarita Bar (Exclusive): We’re giving youan option to help keep the Tuesday nightreception cool. This Margarita Bar will feature stir sticks branded with your company’s logo, and you’ll also be featured on the event website, social media, and signage.

� Taco Tuesday Lunch (3 available): Spicethings up with a Sponsorship of our Tuesdaylunch buffet. Sponsorship includes your company’s logo on the Symposium website, in the program guide, and on signage--including a unique pinata centerpiece.

� Poolside Closing Reception (2 available): What better way to end theSymposium than a poolside cocktail...with your company’s logo featuredprominently on napkins and signage! Sponsor will also be recognized on the event website and social media.

CP NCP

$5,000 $5,750

$4,500 $5,175

$4,000 $4,600

$4,000 $4,600

$5,000 $5,750

� Symposium Swag Bags (Exclusive): Symposium attendees need a bag for all oftheir event swag--this is your chance to have your company’s logo emblazoned on the side! Sponsor will also be recognized on event website, social media, and signage.

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� Espresso Bar (Exclusive): Everyone needs a pick-me-up from time to time!The Sponsor of the Espresso Bar will be recognized on coffee sleeves, alsoevent website, social media, and signage.

� Charging Station (Exclusive): Our devices need a pick-me-up, too! TheSponsor of this secure offering will be recognized on the event website,social media, and signage next to the charging station.

$4,000 $4,600

� Little Italy Wednesday Lunch (3 available): Bring Symposium attendeeson a trip to the Mediterranean by sponsoring our Wednesday lunch!Sponsorship includes branding on the Symposium website, program guide, and signage--including a unique centerpiece.

� Icebreaker Ice Sculpture (2 available):Sponsors of this reception, held after theMonday Global SOF Golf Tournament, will be recognized on signage, the website, social media, and custom Ice Sculptures carved into the Sponsor’s logo.

$4,000 $4,600

$3,750 $4,300

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� Branded Water Bottles (Exclusive): Sponsor’sbranding appears on the label of water bottlesthat will be available for attendees and will be on the main stage for speakers. Sponsor will receive recognition on the Symposium website and printed material.

� Room Key (Exclusive): Attendees will belooking at your logo every morning and everynight--as they head in and out of their Innisbrook room. Sponsor’s branding will appear on all room keys, as well as on the Symposium website, social media and printed material.

$2,500 $2,875

$2,500 $2,875

$2,500 $2,875

$2,500 $2,875

$1,400 $1,610

$1,500 $1,725

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� Symposium WiFi Sponsor (Exclusive): Everyone loves the freeWiFi sponsor!, The Sponsor’s logo will appear on signage and onWiFi sign-in page.

� Shuttle Bus (Exclusive): Sponsor will have their companylogo prominently displayed in the shuttle bus window offeringtransportation around Innisbrook. The sponsor will also be recognized in printed material and on the Symposium website.

� Symposium Lanyards (Exclusive): Sponsorshipincludes the name of the Symposium andsponsor’s logo on the badge lanyard distributed to all attendees.

� Morning Coffee Break (Exclusive): Coffeeis incredibly popular at these events. Coffeesleeves with the sponsor logo will be held by most attendees. The sponsorship also includes recognition on Symposium website, in program guide and signage.

� Afternoon Energy Break (Exclusive): Give attendees a snackin the afternoon, accompanied by your company’s logo. Thesponsorship includes Sponsor recognition on Symposium website, in program guide, napkins, and signage.

� Save the Date for the 2018 Modern WarfareSymposium (Exclusive): The Sponsor will berecognized on the Save the Date item for the 2018 Global SOF Symposium - Europe, in Madrid--a luggage tag. Sponsor will also be recognized on the event website and social media.

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$2,500 $2,875

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� Symposium Surveys (Exclusive): All attendees will be asked to takeevent surveys, via the email, app, and signage. The surveys will deal withattendee feedback on the Symposium and on key issues relevant to SOF, as well as vendor feedback on exhibiting at the Symposium.

� Registration (3 available): All attendees of the Symposium must registerto attend. Sponsors receive recognition on the Symposium registrationpage as well as at on-site registration. The Sponsor will also be recognized on the Symposium website, program guide, and signage.

� Flier Distribution: Provide a one-page marketing flier that will be handedout during registration to all Symposium attendees.

CP NCP

$1,000 $1,150

$540 $600

$750 $1,000

$2,000 $2,300

$2,000 $2,300

$3,500 $4,075

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� Overall Tournament (Exclusive): The Global SOF Golf Tournament takesplace at Innisbrook the Monday before the Symposium (President’s Day).Sponsor is recognized on the Symposium website, tournament signage, social media, and tournament golf carts.

� Snack and Beverage Cart (Exclusive): The cart Sponsor will provide onebeer or snack ticket to each Tournament participant. Sponsor will also berecognized on the website, social media, and cart signage.

� Golf Balls (Exclusive): All participants in the Tournamentwill receive a sleeve of golf balls, branded with theSponsor’s logo. Sponsor will also be recognized on the Symposium website, social media, and signage.

� Birdie Shot (Exclusive): This Sponsorship provideseach team with a bottle of Fireball Whiskey and fourshot glasses branded with the Sponsor’s logo. Sponsor will also be recognized on the event website and social media.

� Cooler Bags (Exclusive): This Sponsor provides eachTournament participant with a cooler bag branded withthe Sponsor’s logo. Sponsor will also be recognized on the event website and social media.

� Water Bottles (Exclusive): The water bottle Sponsorwill provide each participant with a reusable waterbottle branded with the Sponsor’s logo. Sponsor will also be recognized on the event website and social media.

� Hole Tee Signs (18 Available): Each golf hole sponsor will be recognizedon a tee-sign at their allotted hole. The sponsor will also be recognized on the Symposium website and social media.

� Longest Drive (Exclusive): Sponsor will be recognized on a tee-sign atthe Longest Drive hole, and on the prize package for the winning golfer(s).

� Closest to the Pin (Exclusive): Sponsor will be recognized on a tee-signat the competition hole and on the prize package for the winning golfer(s).

$1,800 $2,070

$1,500 $1,725

$1,500 $1,725

$500 $575

$300 $345

$300 $345

New this year, the GSF is offering limited exhibit space at the US Symposium. Get your space before they’re gone. Size and location options include:

EXHIBITOR OPTIONS

CP NCP$2,900 $3,200

$5,800 $6,400

$8,700 $9,600

First come, first served! We have SEVEN networking lounges available for purchase for this Symposium. Each includes a couch, coffee table, and signage, with options for additional furniture. Lounges are in the middle of the action, near the exhibit area and General Sessions. They provide an excellent opportunity to demonstrate or showcase your company’s product--or just a place to host conversations.

� Corporate Partner: $4,800 � Non-Corporate Partner: $6,100

Each lounge includes one complimentary registration.

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Booth Amenities:• Each 8 x 10 space (Indoor) and 10 x 10 space (outdoor) includes 1 complimentary regis-

tration (for example, an 8 x 20 Booth would receive 2 complimentary registrations)• Additional people from your organization may register at a reduced rate of $395 each• Includes one 6 ft table and 2 chairs

Booth Partners: Exhibitors and sponsors are permitted to have up to two additional partnercompanies at their booth. Partner companies will be included in the guide with a description and logo. Costs for each Partner Company are:

� Corporate Partner: $125 Non-Corporate Partner: $150

Booth Sizes and Pricing:

� 8 x 10 ft. - Indoor Booth

� 8 x 20 ft. - Indoor Booth

� 8 x 30 ft. - Indoor Booth

� 16 x 20 ft. - Indoor Booth

� 10 x 10 ft. - Outdoor Display Space*

� 10 x 20 ft. - Outdoor Display Space*

*Outdoor Display Spaces will not be provided with tents,flooring, or air conditioning. Refunds will not be offered in theevent of inclement weather.

$3,000 $3,300

$5,900 $6,500

$8,800 $9,700

Premium Premium CP NCP

$1,000 $1,300

$2,000 $2,600

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