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AfPIF2018@iWeek

20 – 24 August 2018

Sponsorship allows your organisation to market its services to the core Internet audience in Africa, and position itself as an active player in the industry. It provides an excellent opportunity to network with leading industry stakeholders, developers and customers. Participation should be considered by equipment vendors, wholesale Internet service providers, and providers of ISP support services.

Le parrainage permet à votre organisation de commercialiser ses services auprès de l’audience Internet principale en Afrique et de se positionner en tant qu’acteur actif dans l’industrie. Il offre une excellente opportunité de réseauter avec les principaux acteurs de l’industrie, les développeurs et les clients. La participation devrait être envisagée par les fournisseurs d’équipement, les fournisseurs de services Internet et les fournisseurs de services de soutien aux FSI. Ainsi qu’une variété d’opportunités générales de sponsorat de l’évènement.

To discuss sponsorship opportunities during AfPIF2018@iWeek, please contact:

South African based sponsors can request information on local sponsor packages by contacting Elaine Zinn on +27 83 327 4806 or mail iweek@ispa.org.za

Global Sales:

Elaine Zinn (RSA Based)
elaine@ispa.org.za
+27 83 327 4806 mobile

Tim Hoswitschka (US based)
hoswitschka@isoc.org
001 (819) 712-3002 mobile

Howard Baggott (Europe based)
baggott@isoc.org
+41 76 334 0337 mobile

WHY SPONSOR?

Market your organization to a variety of companies both large and small
Create awareness by exposing your products and services to a focused and the largest audience in Africa
Increase your competitive advantage through reinforcing your brand
Be seen as an active supplier to your industry
Maximize your marketing investment with the best combination of networking opportunities as this is an industry specific conference
Sponsorship provides the opportunity for face to face communication, thereby increasing loyalty from existing customers and also allowing new leads to be established with potential customers
Network with key industry players
Hear from expert speakers about the regulatory, business and technology trends shaping the future of South Africa’s Internet industry
Access is provided to speakers’ presentations, providing insight into trends
Potential for media coverage

AfPIF2018@iweek Sponsorship Opportunities

Platinum Sponsor: Sponsorship Value: $15 000.00

Retweeting of up to 4 suitable posts in social media
Executive quote in AfPIF2018@iWeek news release
Thank you & recognition of company and representative at plenary
Logo recognition in the AfPIF2018@iWeek conference program
Logo recognition on AfPIF and iWeek websites
150-word promotional paragraph on the sponsorship page of the iWeek website.
Opportunity to provide 500 branded gifts for the delegate bags
Opportunity to display a stand up banner inside conference room
Company logo displayed on event signage
One table top exhibition space

Gold Sponsor: Sponsorship Value: $10 000.00

Thank you & recognition of company and representative at plenary
Logo recognition in the AfPIF2018@iWeek conference program
Logo recognition on AfPIF and iWeek websites
100-word promotional paragraph on the sponsorship page of the iWeek website.
Opportunity to provide 500 branded gifts for the delegate bags
Opportunity to display a stand up banner inside conference room
Company logo displayed on event signage
One table top exhibition space

Silver Sponsor: Sponsorship Value: $5 000.00

Thank you & recognition of company and representative at plenary
Logo recogntion in the AfPIF2018@iWeek conference program
Logo recognition in the AfPIF and iWeek website linked to company URL
75-word promotional paragraph on the sponsorship page of the iWeek website.
Logo recognition on AfPIF and iWeek websites
Company logo displayed on event signage
One table top exhibition space

Women in Tech fellowship: Sponsorship Value: $5 000.00

By sponsoring Women in Tech Fellows, you will make it possible to help reshape the future of the Internet tech industry, diversify it, and to fund women-led business in Africa. Sponsors receive prominent recognition as listed below.

Thank you & recognition of company and representative at plenary
Women in Tech Fellowship recognition on AFPIF and iWeek websites
Company logo displayed on event signage

NEW: Technical Village Sponsor (2 per day) Sponsorship Value: $5 000.00 per day

Further to popular demand, this years event will feature a Technical Village with two demonstration rooms for sponsors to promote their products. This opportunity is to provide software and hardware vendors an opportunity to display their products to a targeted audience in your own private space.

Benefits include:

1 Room and day rental to demonstrate and train on products/equipment.
Logo and promotional paragraph on the official iWeek website.
Listed in the official programme.
One free standing banner will be permitted in the reception area or in an area to be determined by the Organising Committee.
Full branding is permitted inside the demonstration room for the day of sponsorship.
Two free (2) standing banners will be permitted outside the entrance to the room.
The sponsor may provide branded give-aways such as pens or notepads or any other promotional items, thereby gaining additional exposure.
Directional signage will be provided by the Organising Committee to the demonstration.

Barrista Bar sponsor (Tuesday-Thursday) Sponsorship value: $15 000.00

The Barrista bar Sponsorship offers the sponsor an opportunity to become an instant crowd pleaser and ensure all attendees have a great coffee during the day.

Branded coffee cup sleeves
Gourmet coffee selection
Branded coffee station
Branded coffee stencil
Company logo displayed on event signage

Lanyards Sponsor: Sponsorship Value: $2 000.00

Supply the delegates with your very own branded Lanyards and watch as your logo circulates through the daily events. Sponsors must supply 500 branded Lanyards.

Closing Cocktail: Sponsorship Value: POA

Thursday 23^rd marks the end of the conference and with this, we offer one company the opportunity to have the final opportunity to say good bye and thank you, to all of the attendees of AfPIF2018@iWeek.

Take a leading role and sponsor the AfPIF2018@iWeek Gala Dinner & ISPA SuperTeacher Awards ceremony, Wednesday, 22 August.

Sponsorship Value: POA

The SuperTeacher training award ceremony is an initiative started by ISPA and the ZA Central Registry (ZACR) to recognise teachers who have participated in various skills-development projects and successfully imparted their newly-acquired knowledge to the local communities. Over 5 000 teachers have received training to date as part of this project.