Halifax Lobsterfest Annual Maritime Tradition with Atlantic VARs
Program Overview Tech Data’s Lobsterfest event has become an annual tradition in the Maritimes. The event in June 2017 will mark a decade of successful events with Canada’s Atlantic VARs and we invite you to be a part of it. Participating vendor partners will have the opportunity to meet face-to-face with over 80 VARs where you’ll discuss strategies, develop growth plans, prospect new partnerships and build upon existing connections. Target Audience Tech Data’s 2017 Lobsterfest will target all Atlantic business partners. The target number of attendees is 80. Reseller Product and Solution Workshops Four 40 minute premium vendor workshop opportunities are available on a first come first served basis for participating vendor partners. Each session should include a mix of technical information and sales techniques and feature hands-on demonstrations and interactive discussions where applicable. Spots are limited and will sell out quickly so be sure to speak to your Vendor Marketing Manager to confirm your participation today! Vendor Technology Showcase Interact with owners, sales associates, purchasing and marketing staff during the technology showcase. You’ll be able to successfully launch a new product, review current product and program offerings, showcase your latest programs and maybe even make a new connection! Whatever your objective is, we’ll bring you the audience of VARs and allow you to drive your business and network with the crowd. ConnectIT - End User Technology Showcase With your participation in the Halifax Lobsterfest event, not only will you gain access to Canadian solution providers, you’ll also have the opportunity to network with end customers in the region. ConnectIT makes it easy for you to expand your reach and amplify your message. It allows you to stretch your marketing investment and gain new prospects within the IT channel. ConnectIT takes place on the same day as our Lobsterfest. All you need to do is come prepared with materials relevant to an end user audience. Lobster Dinner Continue discussions and relationship building in a casual setting during our famous lobster dinner following the technology showcase!
Halifax Lobsterfest Annual Maritime Tradition with Atlantic VARs
What are Attendees Saying? “Having been my second year attending I found it to be another great event. The vendors had some interesting information and I learned a few new things that I can apply to help me grow our business. For the dinner, I really liked the room it was in. It had great views of the harbor and the staff are always great there.” GREG HEARD Director, Information and Communication Technology SHANNEX INCORPORATED “Thanks again for the invite and the time with your team. A great event and we look forward to another successful year!” WINSTON MORTON Director of Cloud Strategy BULLETPROOF SOLUTIONS INC. Tech Data Deliverables Event Publicity Communications Customer invitations Web advertising and registration
Event Logistics and Management All food and beverages for attendees On-site management and coordination of all sessions Event signage and on-site communications Prizes* *additional vendor prizes are encouraged
Vendor Deliverables Vendors will be responsible for working their tabletop at the evening industry showcase. Each vendor will be provided with: 6 foot table One exhibitor sign indicating vendor logo only Lobster dinner included for one vendor attendee
Program Investment Program Level
Activity Description
Tier 1
Reseller and End User Showcase with Reseller Seminar
$4,500
Tier 2
Reseller and End User Showcase only
$2,000
Contact your Vendor Marketing Manager to confirm your participation today!
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