SYMPOSIA
: : SAN FRANCISCO : : JANUARY 27 -28 .2017 : :
S P O N S O R O V E R V I E W
CONFERENCE FOR WOMEN ENTREPRENEURS
7 Stories of 7 Figure Women & Beyond
Why Do Women Entrepreneurs Matter Anyway?
A Trillion+ in buying power and that’s just the beginning…
Did you know that here are 9.4
million women-owned
businesses in the US with
revenues of over $1.5 trillion,
employing over 7.5 million
people?
California is the number 1 state
with 1.2 million firms; and
Oregon has had over 71.5% in
revenue growth by their women
entrepreneurs in residence.
Women-owned firms now
account for 30% of all
enterprises, and are growing
faster in numbers and
employment than most other
firms.
THE BOTTOM LINE……………………..
Women entrepreneurs have
money and need your products
and services to grow. Now.
The SYMPOSIA Conference Snapshot
• Tickets have sold out 2 consecutive years in a row.
• We are know for an intimate local audience for connection and networking, and also reach thousands via livestream viewers around the world.
• In 2016 alone, we had 174,000+ in unique social reach via Twitter, Facebook, Google+ and LinkedIn.
• Our current national sponsors include Intuit QuickBooks and Google.
• In 2017, our keynotes will feature Mary Ellen Vernon, founder of $50M clothing empire, Fresh Produce and Julie Gordon White, bestselling business author & award-winning entrepreneur on how to grow and sell for a million and more with other amazing founders soon to be announced!
Source: 2015 American Express OPEN State of Women-Owned Businesseswww. SYMPOSIACON.com
About the Conference
Who Attends• 95% of SYMPOSIA attendees
are women Entrepreneurs.
• 90% have revenues from start-up to six-figures with 10% at 7 figures and above.
• 4% are Corporate “intrapreneurs” who are inspired by the entrepreneurial spirit.
• 1% are corporate sponsors and their teams spreading the product message and simultaneously getting inspired by the stories of triumph over adversity.
Sponsors Already on Board• Intuit QuickBooks
• Wells Fargo Advisors
• TechShop Maker Space
• F6S 1.5 Million Startups + Founders
www. SYMPOSIACON.com
Conferences
Connect with a 1000+ growth-focused
women entrepreneurs; 100 in San
Francisco and hundreds more via
livestream broadcasting around the
globe.
The conference features 7 speakers
with their own multimillion dollar
enterprises, an up and coming Rising
Star, and expert “how to” for an A to Z
life-changing experience.
Between speakers, the attendees
create breakthroughs with our
keepsake Accelerate! Actionbook,
ensuring that this isn’t just another
woman’s conference, it’s an
acceleration think tank so they can
take what they’ve learned and apply
their transformation takeaways on
Monday.
VIP Welcome Party
An exclusive event where sponsors
and speakers rub elbows and network
the evening before the conference in
a casual and fun local hotspot.
Social, Email & Video Platforms
The WELL for Women Entrepreneurs
has over 14,000 fans, followers and
viewers that pay close attention to the
information and inspiration shared
specifically for women business
owners. As a sponsor of SYMPOSIA,
you are able to leverage our trusted
relationships to directly increase
loyalty and influence with this fast-
growing segment.
Reach and Engage Thousands Before, During and Beyond the Conference
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2017 Sponsor Packages Summary
Keynote Sponsor :: $25,000 Sponsors of each keynote has 5 minutes to introduce our highest profile speakers and to let the attendees, local and via livestream, know how your brand is committed to women entrepreneurs. In addition, keynote sponsors will receive 10 complimentary tickets, and logo inclusion on all pre and post digital and print media.
Livestream Sponsor :: $25,000 Sponsor of the livestream will be included as a featured speaker to share an entrepreneurial story with the attendees and also let them know how your brand is committed to women entrepreneurs. In addition, the livestream sponsors will receive 10 complimentary tickets, and logo inclusion on all pre and post digital and print media.
Rising Star Award Sponsor :: $10,000 Sponsor of the Rising Start Award will have 2 minutes to introduce the winner of this most inspiration interview format session, as well as present the actual award with SYMPOSIA founder, Julie Gordon White.
Featured Speaker Sponsor :: $10,000 Sponsor of each keynote has 2 minutes to introduce our featured speakers – highly accomplished women with multimillion dollar businesses - and to let the attendees, local and via livestream, know how your brand is committed to women entrepreneurs.
Keepsake Program + Accelerate! Actionbook :: $10,000 Sponsors of the printed conference program and signature Accelerate! Actionbook will benefit with lasting influence as these keepsake workbooks will be a reference tool for the attendees for years to come. The Actionbook will be the centerpiece of the day ensuring that this isn’t just another woman’s conference, it’s an acceleration think tank to take what they’ve learned and apply their big takeaways on the following Monday. Boom! We will also offer a downloadable version for livestream viewers, further extending your brand and support around the world.
Social Lounge Sponsor :: $5,000 When conference attendees need to recharge and reconnect with their social networks, the SYMPOSIA Social Lounge is the perfect place for them to do so. We’ll create a cool space with charging stations, light snacks and custom hashtags to ensure that attendees are tweeting your brand message all day.
Breakfast, Lunch or Reception Sponsor :: $2,500 Give the first sponsorship love of the day as a breakfast sponsor. Your signage will be amidst a beautiful and healthy continental style breakfast show that care about women entrepreneurs from the inside out.
Lunch Sponsor :: $3,000 The lunch sponsors will have a five-minute speaking slot to the full audience, sharing how your brand is committed to women entrepreneurs, just prior to lunch being served.
Reception Sponsor :: $4,000 Sponsors will have a five-minute speaking slot to reception attendees, sharing how your brand is committed to women entrepreneurs, during the happiest hour of the day!
Gratitude Walk :: $5,000+ Shirts Sponsor the most inspirational part of the conference – the Saturday morning Gratitude Walk facilitated by our own Director of Adventure, Candra Canning. The uplifting stroll will take place at nearby walking area –accessible to all fitness levels – with attendees rocking full sponsor branded gear for an awesome tweetable photo op. And for those who are unable to join, they’ll receive their branded gear when you give your 5 minute sponsor talk at the start of the conference that day. Don’t miss this opportunity to not only show your support, but to help pave the inspired path towards making their biggest business dreams come true!
Supporting Partner :: $1,000
Media Partner :: Press Coverage*See Benefits Matrix and individual pages for availability
and additional exclusive benefits included with each package.
Sponsor Benefits Matrix Per City
Package& NumberAvailable
Price EventTix
Speaking Op
Logo onwebsite
Logo on print
material
PR Mention
Branding & Swag at Event
Collateralon Seats
Dedicated Social Posts
Keynote(2)
$25,000 10 10
Livestream(1)
$25,000 10 10
Rising Star Award
(1) $10,000 5 5
FeaturedSpeaker
(6) $10,000 5 5
KeepsakeProgram +
Actionbook(4)
$10,000 5 5
SocialLounge
(4) $5,000 2 5
Breakfast(2)
$2,500 2 2
Lunch(2)
$3,000 2 2
Reception(3)
$4,000 2 2
GratitudeWalk
(1)
$5,000 + Shirts for
All
2 2
SupportingPartners
(20) $1,000
($500for women
entrepreneurs)
1
Have an idea but don’t see it here? Ask us about creating a custom sponsorship for you and your team.
For more info, email Laura Versteeg at [email protected].
Keynote Sponsor2 Spots Available :: $25,000
• Sponsors of each keynote has 5 minutes to introduce our highest profile speakers and to let the attendees, local and via livestream, know how your brand is committed to women entrepreneurs.
• CONFIRMED KEYNOTES• Julie Gordon White, CEO, The WELL for Women Entrepreneurs +
Founder of SYMPOSIA
• Mary Ellen Vernon, Co-Founder, Fresh Produce
• IN ADDITION, YOUR SPONSORSHIP INCLUDES:• 10 full conference registrations
• Logo inclusion in our printed program + workbook
• A profile on the event website sponsor page
• Mention in all press releases
• Branding at the event via signage, presentation slide, recognition during opening and closing remarks
• Placement of collateral on all seats before session begins
• 10 total dedicated tweets, Facebook and Google+ posts including brand profile and thank you before, during and after event
www. SYMPOSIACON.com
Livestream Sponsor1 Spot Available :: $25,000
• Sponsor of the livestream will be included as a featured speaker to share an entrepreneurial story with the attendees and also let them know how your brand is committed to women entrepreneurs.
• IN ADDITION, YOUR SPONSORSHIP INCLUDES:• 10 full conference registrations
• Logo inclusion in our printed program + workbook
• A profile on the event website sponsor page
• Mention in all press releases
• Branding at the event via signage, presentation slide, recognition during opening and closing remarks
• Placement of collateral on all seats before session begins
• 10 total dedicated tweets, Facebook and Google+ posts including brand profile and thank you before, during and after event
Rising Star Award Sponsor1 Spot Available :: $10,000
• Sponsor of the Rising Start Award will have 2 minutes to introduce the winner of this most inspiration interview format session, as well as present the actual award with SYMPOSIA founder, Julie Gordon White.
• IN ADDITION, YOUR SPONSORSHIP INCLUDES:• 5 full conference registrations
• Logo inclusion in our printed program + workbook
• A profile on the event website sponsor page
• Mention in all press releases
• Branding at the event via signage, presentation slide, recognition during opening and closing remarks
• Placement of collateral on all seats before session begins
• 5 total dedicated tweets, Facebook and Google+ posts including brand profile and thank you before, during and after event
www. SYMPOSIACON.com
Featured Speaker Sponsors6 Spots Available :: $10,000
• Sponsor of each keynote has 2 minutes to introduce our featured speakers – highly accomplished women with multimillion dollar businesses - and to let the attendees, local and via livestream, know how your brand is committed to women entrepreneurs.
• IN ADDITION, YOUR SPONSORSHIP INCLUDES:• 5 full conference registrations
• Logo inclusion in our printed program + workbook
• A profile on the event website sponsor page
• Mention in all press releases
• Branding at the event via signage, presentation slide, recognition during opening and closing remarks
• Placement of collateral on all seats before session begins
• 5 total dedicated tweets, Facebook and Google+ posts including brand profile and thank you before, during and after event
Previous SYMPOSIA Speakers
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Conference Program + Accelerate! Actionbook4 Spots :: $10,000
• Sponsors of the printed conference program and signature Accelerate! Actionbook will benefit with lasting influence as these keepsake workbooks will be a reference tool for the attendees for years to come. The Actionbook will be the centerpiece of the day ensuring that this isn’t just another woman’s conference, it’s an acceleration think tank to take what they’ve learned and apply their big takeaways on the following Monday. Boom! We will also offer a downloadable version for livestream viewers, further extending your brand and support around the world.
• IN ADDITION, YOUR SPONSORSHIP INCLUDES:• 5 full conference registrations
• Logo inclusion in our printed program + workbook
• A profile on the event website sponsor page
• Mention in all press releases
• Branding at the event via signage, presentation slide, recognition during opening and closing remarks
• Placement of collateral on all seats before session begins
• 5 total dedicated tweets, Facebook and Google+ posts including brand profile and thank you before, during and after event
www. SYMPOSIACON.com
Social Lounge Sponsor4 Spots, 3 Remaining :: $5,000
• When conference attendees need to recharge and reconnect with their social networks, the SYMPOSIA Social Lounge is the perfect place for them to do so. We’ll create a cool space with charging stations, light snacks and custom hashtags to ensure that attendees are tweeting your brand message all day.
• IN ADDITION, YOUR SPONSORSHIP INCLUDES:• 2 full conference registrations
• Logo inclusion in our printed program + workbook
• A profile on the event website sponsor page
• Mention in all press releases
• Branding at the event via signage, presentation slide, recognition during opening and closing remarks
• Placement of collateral on all seats before session begins
• total dedicated tweets, Facebook and Google+ posts including brand profile and thank you before, during and after event
www. SYMPOSIACON.com
Breakfast Sponsor2 Spots Available :: $2,500
• Give the first sponsorship love of the day as a breakfast sponsor. Your signage will be amidst a beautiful and healthy continental style breakfast show that care about women entrepreneurs from the inside out.
• IN ADDITION, YOUR SPONSORSHIP INCLUDES:
• 2 full conference registrations
• Logo inclusion in our printed program + workbook
• A profile on the event website sponsor page
• Mention in all press releases
• Branding at the event via signage, presentation slide, recognition during opening and closing remarks
• Placement of collateral on all seats before session begins
• 2 total dedicated tweets, Facebook and Google+ posts including brand profile and thank you before, during and after event
www. SYMPOSIACON.com
Lunch Sponsors3 Spots Available :: $3,000
• The lunch sponsors will have a five-minute speaking slot to the full audience, sharing how your brand is committed to women entrepreneurs, just prior to lunch being served.
• IN ADDITION, YOUR SPONSORSHIP INCLUDES:
• 2 full conference registrations
• Logo inclusion in our printed program + workbook
• A profile on the event website sponsor page
• Mention in all press releases
• Branding at the event via signage, presentation slide, recognition during opening and closing remarks
• Placement of collateral on all seats before session begins
• 2 total dedicated tweets, Facebook and Google+ posts including brand profile and thank you before, during and after event
Reception Sponsor3 Spots Available :: $4,000
• Sponsors will have a five-minute speaking slot to reception attendees, sharing how your brand is committed to women entrepreneurs, during the happiest hour of the day!
• IN ADDITION, YOUR SPONSORSHIP INCLUDES:• 2 full conference registrations
• Logo inclusion in our printed program + workbook
• A profile on the event website sponsor page
• Mention in all press releases
• Branding at the event via signage, presentation slide, recognition during opening and closing remarks
• Placement of collateral on all seats before session begins
• 2 total dedicated tweets, Facebook and Google+ posts including brand profile and thank you before, during and after event
www. SYMPOSIACON.com
Gratitude Walk Sponsor1 Spot Available :: $5,000 + Product for All Attendees
• Sponsor the most inspirational part of the conference – the Saturday morning Gratitude Walk facilitated by our own Director of Adventure, Candra Canning. The uplifting stroll will take place at nearby walking area – accessible to all fitness levels – with attendees rocking full sponsor branded gear for an awesome tweetable photo op. And for those who are unable to join, they’ll receive their branded gear when you give your 5 minute sponsor talk at the start of the conference that day. Don’t miss this opportunity to not only show your support, but to help pave the inspired path towards making their biggest business dreams come true!
• IN ADDITION, YOUR SPONSORSHIP INCLUDES:• 2 full conference registrations
• Logo inclusion in our printed program + workbook
• A profile on the event website sponsor page
• Mention in all press releases
• Branding at the event via signage, presentation slide, recognition during opening and closing remarks
• Placement of collateral on all seats before session begins
• 2 total dedicated tweets, Facebook and Google+ posts including brand profile and thank you before, during and after event
Supporting Partners20 Spots Available :: $1,000 ($500 for Women Owned Companies)
• YOUR SPONSORSHIP INCLUDES:
• 1 full conference registration
• Logo inclusion in our printed program + workbook
• A listing on the event website sponsor page
• Branding at the event sponsor presentation slide during opening and closing remarks
www. SYMPOSIACON.com
Media Partners10 Spots Available for In Kind Press
• YOUR SPONSORSHIP INCLUDES:
• 1 full conference registration
• Placement of print media on the dedicated media table
• Logo inclusion in our printed program + workbook
• A listing on the event website sponsor page
• Branding at the event sponsor presentation slide during opening and closing remarks
www. SYMPOSIACON.com
Meet Julie Gordon White, CEOThe WELL for Women Entrepreneurs + Creator of SYMPOSIA
The WELL for Women Entrepreneurs in a online “grow to a million, sell for a million” training and coaching platform for women entrepreneurs (and some really smart men!), centered around “Accelerate!”, a proprietary 30 module business growth program. The WELL also offers a customizable private label version of Accelerate! for corporations for resale or use as value-added content for customer acquisition and retention.
Julie Gordon White, Founder & CEO of the WELL, has over 25 years in the corporate and small business world, is a bestselling business author, and has advised hundreds of business owners as the founder & CEO of BlueKey Mergers & Acquisitions, a multimillion dollar firm she founded in 2004. In 2012, Julie began living her true passion as the founder of The WELL for Women Entrepreneurs, teaching women how to crack the code of growing to a million and someday selling for a million through a step-by-step training and coaching program, speaking, and signature events.
Julie’s board seats, memberships and awards include Women Presidents' Organization since 2007 (million dollars in revenue required) ; Vice President, National Assoc. of Women Business Owners San Francisco, 2013-2015; Advisory Board, Infusionsoft Small Business Success Council, 2013 - 2012 ; President & Board of Directors, California Association of Business Brokers, 2011 - 2006; 2011 Achievement Award, American Express & Women Presidents' Organization; 2007 Woman of Distinction, San Francisco Business Times.
Julie is also a frequent media contributor and has been quoted in Inc. Magazine, Entrepreneur, Bloomberg BusinessWeek.com, New York Times, Enterprising Women, Black Enterprise San Francisco Business Times and others.
www. SYMPOSIACON.com
Team SYMPOSIA
Candra Canning, Director of Partnerships & Culture
Why We Love Candra: Candra Canning has years as a leader in both the corporate world and outdoor adventures in mountaineering, skiing, climbing and kayaking – developing an amazing ability to collaborate within, lead groups to uncommon results, and ignite success!
Laura VersteegAdministrative Coordinator
Nicole HitchcockEvent Coordinator
Anna MarksLivestream & Videographer
Erica BeanPhotographer
Carrie MotamediTechShop Maker Space
Laura Russell-JonesWells Fargo Advisors
Leslie BarberIntuit QuickBooks
Mary HadingerOracle
T E A M O F A D V I S O R S
FOR MORE INFORMATION:
Laura Versteeg or Julie Gordon [email protected] or [email protected] :: 510.812.2233
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