SandboxLIVE 2024 Sponsorships

2024

Sponsorship Opportunities

July 15-17 | Atlanta, GA | Loews Hotel

What is SandboxLIVE? SandboxLIVE is an exclusive brand engagement event tailored for our top customers and prospects, designed to educate, inspire, and connect. Attendees will benefit from dynamic sessions on emerging event trends, insightful keynotes from industry leaders, and showcases of our team’s and partners’ expertise. Our priority is equipping attendees with the right education and tools to grow their events.

Moreover, SandboxLIVE provides a platform for networking and relationship-building, fostering new collaborations and partnership opportunities amongst those attending.

“This event by Shepard is such a smart move, bringing together professionals to share pockets of wisdom, whether it’s about data and tech, marketing, or operations. Whether you’re starting something new or revitalizing your existing events, Sandbox is an invaluable resource for success.”

- American College of Rheumatology

Contents 01 The Value of SandboxLIVE for Sponsors

02 Who Attends

04 Sponsorship Opportunities: Happy Hour and Opening Recption

05 Sponsorship Opportunities: Tech Lab Participation

07 Contact Information

The Value of SandboxLIVE for sponsors While SandboxLIVE is an exclusive event, it is also a strategic opportunity to connect with Shepard’s top customers and prospects, each representing significant potential for your business. The event’s exclusivity ensures invaluable face-toface time with key decision-makers, distinguishing this event from others where your presence may be diluted among a larger audience. Beyond networking, SandboxLIVE offers a platform to showcase the unique value proposition of your product or service, leaving attendees not only impressed by your offerings but also understanding the tangible benefits your business can bring to their event.

“We’ve experienced an incredible Sandbox.

Engaging with hundreds of individuals here, it has proven to be one of the best events we’ve attended recently.”

- 42Chat

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Who Attends SandboxLIVE brings together an exclusive group of Shepard’s top prospects and customers, totaling between 100-130 attendees. Notably, among them are representatives from some of the top 100 events nationally. This influential audience collectively drives over 1.1 million event attendees, supports more than 25,000 exhibitors, and boasts a staggering 5.2 million in net square footage, highlighting the substantial impact of their presence on the events industry.

Attendee Impact:

Previously Attended Brands:

25k Customers

1.1M Attendees

5.2M NSF

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“It seems like everyone here knows me and my association, and they are familiar with every aspect of our trade show and our event. A key takeaway for us is discovering ways to organically build excitement and anticipation for our event, so we look forward to putting some of the ideas we gained here into practice.”

- Premium Cigar Association

Sponsorship Opportunities Happy Hour Sponsor: $2500 Elevate your brand by becoming the Happy Hour Sponsor for the afternoon of 7/16. Partner with Shepard to host a lively happy hour following a full day of education. This exclusive opportunity allows you to showcase your brand in front of attendees all at once, fostering an atmosphere to relax, engage, and network.

• Acknowledgement from Shepard, CEO during closing remarks of education session • Prominent branding on happy hour signage • Branded napkins and cups

Opening Reception Sponsor: $5000 Step into the spotlight during the Opening Reception of the event by partnering with Shepard to host this pivotal kickoff gathering. Unlock access to premium brand exposure and make a lasting impression on attendees from the very beginning. This package includes: • Premium exposure • (1) full-access event registration • Provides access to full SandboxLive Programming and Networking Events • A bility to add additional registration for $500 • Prominent branding on reception signage • 3- minute speaking opportunity

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Tech Lab Participation As part of the program planning, we will host a two-hour session titled “Innovation Rotations – Exploring Event Technology” in our immersive Tech Lab area. This segment guarantees facetime with each attendee, offering you the opportunity to demonstrate your technology directly to them. The session will be on rotation, with groups of 20-25 attendees rotating throughout the session’s duration.

Ultimate Tech Lab Sponsor (Only one available) As the Ultimate Tech Lab Sponsor, you will hold the prestigious title of exclusive sponsor for the “Innovation Rotations – Exploring Event Technology” session. This sponsorship grants you unparalleled exposure and additional educational opportunities before the innovation rotations, further enhancing your brand’s presence and value proposition. In addition to these benefits, you will also enjoy access to all the advantages of a premium sponsorship package.

By leveraging this sponsorship, you will position your company as a leader in event technology.

This package includes: • Tech Lab Branding • Additional 20 minutes of Education (all attendees) • Dedicated Presentation Time • (1) Full- Access event registration •

rovides access to full SandboxLive P Programming and Networking Events

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A bility to add additional registration for $500 • Complimentary 2-night stay at Loews hotel • Access to Event Food & Beverage

$7,500 5

“What a fantastic opportunity it is for us to host the Shepard Sandbox event, establish a partnership with them, and engage with their customers while showcasing our beautiful area.”

- ATL Airport District

Premium Tech Lab Participation

Standard Tech Lab Participation

Maximize your exposure with an exclusive area to showcase your product. Enjoy a modern structure with ample branding opportunities, a larger monitor, and a dedicated seating area for engaging product demos. Additionally, receive prominent listing on the SandboxLIVE website and a premium feature in the post-event brochure with contact information.

Secure your presence with a standard kiosk, offering a smaller presence within the tech lab area.

Your package includes: • Large Kiosk with Monitor for Product Demo

Your package includes: • Standard Kiosk with Monitor for Product Demo • Ability to Brand Kiosk • Dedicated Presentation Time • (1) Full- Access Event Registration •

rovides access to P full SandboxLive Programming and Networking Events

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bility to add A additional registration for $500

• Ability to Brand Kiosk • (1) Full- Access Event Registration • Provides access to full SandboxLive Programming and Networking Events • Ability to add additional registration for $500 • Complimentary 2-night stay at Loews hotel

• Access to Event Food & Beverage *Hotel stay not included

• Access to Event Food & Beverage

$5,000

$2,500 6

Get In Touch Cory Smith, VP of Strategic Services 404-661-0441 csmith@shepardes.com