and life sciences communities in Maryland and the
region by providing outstanding education, advocacy
and business networking opportunities.
2008-2009 TCM Sponsorship Opportunities
2009 MEMBERSHIP DIRECTORY
BACKGROUND
The Tech Council of Maryland will publish its yearly Membership Directory in June 2009. The directory will provide
concise and comprehensive listings of our 500 plus companies. The Membership Directory is a dependable resource for
the technology and biotechnology industry and business communities across the region and within the State. The
directory will be printed and distributed to all member companies and will be used throughout the year as an
additional resource distributed at TCM events, marketing campaigns and other statewide opportunities.
MORE INFORMATION
Michelle Ferrone, VP, Marketing and Operations, 240-243-4047.
PRICING*
Enhanced Logo Listing: $600
¼ Page Ad:
$1,500
½ Page Horizontal Ad:
$2,500
½ Page Vertical Ad:
$2,500
Full Page Ad:
$3,500
Full Page Ad with Bleed: $5,000
EVENT
Fourth Annual Winter Networking Celebration
BACKGROUND
TCM’s annual winter networking reception is Maryland’s most high-profile holiday networking reception. There are no
speeches, only uninterrupted networking time with Maryland’s elite biotechnology and technology community.
WHO ATTENDS
A who’s who of C-level executives from the Maryland technology and biotechnology industry and business communities.
EVENT SIZE: 200-2500 attendees.
MORE INFORMATION
Michelle Ferrone, VP, Marketing and Operations, 240-243-4047.
EVENT FREQUENCY
The Annual Winter Networking Celebration is held each December.
PRICING*
Exclusive Sponsor:
$5,000
EVENT
2009 Annual Dinner and Tech Awards Celebration
BACKGROUND
This is the one award ceremony that honors the best in Maryland’s technology community. TCM’s annual signature awards
celebration is one of Maryland’s largest and most prestigious award ceremonies. The Tech Awards Celebration
recognizes executives, businesses and innovative technology developed in Maryland and the surrounding regions.
Established in 1984, the Tech Awards Celebration is now attended by over 850 technology executives from the technology
and biotechnology industry.
WHO ATTENDS
A who’s who of executives from the Maryland technology and biotechnology industry and business communities across the
State and region.
EVENT SIZE: 850-900 attendees.
MORE INFORMATION
Michelle Ferrone, VP, Marketing and Operations, 240-243-4047.
EVENT FREQUENCY
The Annual Dinner and Tech Awards Celebration is held once each year.
PRICING*
Gold Sponsor:
$6,000
Silver Sponsor:
$4,500
Bronze Sponsor:
$3,000
EVENT
2009 Leadership Dinner
BACKGROUND
Each year TCM holds an elite, executive event exclusively for CEO’s of our member companies. This is a valuable
opportunity for C-levels to cement relationships with their peers, discuss industry trends and learn about TCM’s 2009
Policy Priorities. The event is held in an intimate dinner setting in Annapolis during the legislative session.
WHO ATTENDS
Exclusive for C-level TCM members of technology and biotechnology companies as well as members of the Maryland State
House.
EVENT SIZE: 100-150 attendees.
MORE INFORMATION
Michelle Ferrone, VP, Marketing and Operations, 240-243-4047.
EVENT FREQUENCY
The Leadership Dinner is held once each year in January.
PRICING*
Title Sponsor:
$8,000
Cocktail Reception Sponsor: $3,500
EVENT
2009 Frederick County Annual Tech Awards Celebration
BACKGROUND
This will be the 7th Annual Frederick County Tech Awards Celebration that honors Frederick County’s technology and
biotechnology industry leaders.
WHO ATTENDS
Frederick County and surrounding technology and biotechnology industry and business community.
EVENT SIZE: 150-200 attendees.
MORE INFORMATION
Michelle Ferrone, VP, Marketing and Operations, 240-243-4047.
EVENT FREQUENCY
Frederick County’s Tech Awards Celebration is held once each year.
PRICING*
Platinum Sponsor:
$6,000
Gold Sponsor:
$3,500
Silver Sponsor:
$2,500
EVENT
Financial Executives Forum (FEF)
BACKGROUND
FEF is devoted to peer-to-peer networking and programs that highlight the latest topics of
interest for the region’s leading technology and biotechnology financial executives. The FEF has two
receptions and five educational breakfasts that encourage participants to network as well as learn from some
of the area’s preeminent policymakers and thinkers.
WHO ATTENDS
Executives, chief financial officers and other financial executives from technology and biotechnology
companies as well as representatives from government, academia and the service provider industry.
EVENT SIZE: 75-100 attendees per event.
MORE INFORMATION
Brian Levine, Senior Director, Government Affairs, 240-243-4044.
EVENT FREQUENCY
FEF has either a reception or a networking/educational breakfast roughly every other month.
PRICING*
Platinum Sponsor:
$6,500
Gold Sponsor:
$3,500
BACKGROUND
The BioBreakfast Series provides a calendar of events designed to bring the region’s biotechnology and life science
professionals together for education and networking. The programs cover a broad range of topics focused on the latest
trends in both science and business as they pertain to this industry. The BioBreakfast Series gives your organization
excellent visibility and an opportunity to expand your network of professional contacts with executives,
entrepreneurs, small business owners, and industry and academic leaders.
WHO ATTENDS
Executives, business development and technical professionals, as well as representatives from government, academia,
and the service provider industry.
EVENT SIZE: 70-100 attendees.
MORE INFORMATION
Sheree Wysocki, Director of Business Development, MdBio Division,
240-243-4051.
EVENT FREQUENCY
The MdBio Breakfast Series is comprised of seven programs presented from September through June.
PRICING*
Full Series:
$6,000
Partial Series (5 programs): $5,000
BACKGROUND
The BioBoardroom is an exclusive program designed to bring C-level executives from biotech and life science
companies together for networking and education. The three annual programs address issues critical to
executive management and encourage participants to share information and learn from each other’s experiences.
WHO ATTENDS
Attendance is limited to chief executive officers, chief operating officers, chief financial officers and
other senior executives from biotech and life science biotechnology companies.
EVENT SIZE: 50-100 attendees per event.
MORE INFORMATION
Ric Zakour, Executive Director, MdBio Division,
240-243-4055.
EVENT FREQUENCY
Three annual programs.
PRICING*
Full Series (3 programs): $8,000
BACKGROUND
The MdTech series is a full schedule of educational and networking events designed to educate members about the
latest technologies and trends in the industry, teach members about emerging markets and innovations and provide
direct access to leaders in the tech industry. Through its signature programs, its flagship series and two multi-day
conferences, MdTech is bringing quality programming to industry leaders and executives throughout the
Mid-Atlantic region.
WHO ATTENDS
Executives, chief information/technology officers, business development professionals, contracting officials,
procurement professionals as well as representatives from government, academia and the service provider industry.
Last year more than 2,200 people attended MdTech programs, including five events that were sold out.
MORE INFORMATION
Mark Glazer, Director of Programs, MdTech Division,
240-243-4055.
EVENT FREQUENCY
The MdTech has at least one educational event every month from September through June.
PRICING*
Full Series:
$11,250
Partial Series:
$8,000
Individual Series:
$3,000
EVENT
CIO&CTOLive!
BACKGROUND
The Tech Council of Maryland’s CIO&CTOLive! Awards program honors excellence in the IT industry. Join us as we
honor the achievements of the most influential CTO, CIO and senior IT leaders in the Mid-Atlantic region.
WHO ATTENDS
This event is a who’s who of the best and brightest in the IT industry from the Mid-Atlantic region.
Now in its third year, the program continues to grow and we once again expect to have a sell out.
EVENT SIZE: 400 attendees.
MORE INFORMATION
Mark Glazer, Director of Programs, MdTech Division,
240-243-4045.
EVENT FREQUENCY
CIO&CTOLive! is held one time per year.
PRICING*
Gold Sponsor:
$3,000
EVENT
Government Contracting Series
BACKGROUND
The Government Contracting series is a full schedule of educational and networking events designed to teach members
how to do business with the Federal Government, provide direct access to procurement officials and educate members
about the latest technologies and trends in the industry. The Tech Council of Maryland and TEDCO are partners in the
Government Contracting Series events. This partnership will enhance your networking opportunities with entrepreneurs,
venture capitalists, small business owners, and industry leaders from the state of Maryland and beyond.
WHO ATTENDS
Executives and their staffs from small and mid-sized organizations.
MORE INFORMATION
Mark Glazer, Director of Programs, MdTech Division,
240-243-4045.
EVENT FREQUENCY
Executives, chief information/technology officers, business development professionals, contracting officials,
procurement professionals as well as representatives from government, academia and the service provider industry. Last
year more than 1,600 people attended Federal Marketplace programs in this series, including two events that were sold
out.
PRICING*
Full Series:
$8,000
Partial Series:
$6,000
Individual Series:
$3,000
EVENT
Government Contracting Academy
The Government Contracting Academy is a multi-session professional training program designed to help small and mid-sized companies learn how to do business with the federal government. The Academy is your best chance to get in front of 20 senior-level executives who want and need your guidance on contracting issues, procurement processes and business practices. This year portions of the Academy will be videotaped helping your sponsorship to go further.
WHO ATTENDS
Executives and their staffs from small and mid-sized organizations.
MORE INFORMATION
Mark Glazer, Director of Programs, MdTech Division,
240-243-4045.
EVENT FREQUENCY
The Government Contracting Academy is a full day program held in either the winter or spring.
PRICING*
One Session:
$2,000
EVENT
2009 Mid-Atlantic Healthcare & IT Conference
BACKGROUND
The 2009 Mid-Atlantic Healthcare & IT Conference will bring together technology professionals, health
care providers, clinical trial and research professionals, medical insurance processors, bioinformatic
professionals and other national and international businesses who are looking to improve the quality of
healthcare through more efficient uses of technology.
WHO ATTENDS
Executives, chief information/technology officers, business development professionals, as well as
representatives from government, academia, informatics professionals, the healthcare industry and the
businesses who provide services to these industries.
MORE INFORMATION
Mark Glazer, Director of Programs, MdTech Division,
240-243-4045.
EVENT FREQUENCY
The 2009 Mid-Atlantic Healthcare & IT Conference is a multi-day program scheduled to be held in March.
PRICING*
Gold Sponsor:
$7,500
Silver Sponsor: $5,000
Supporter: $3,000
EVENT
2009 Global Women & Technology Conference & Expo
BACKGROUND
The Global Women & IT Conference is a two-day international conference an expo to bring together women
from all over the world to discuss their role in the expansion and rapid growth of technology products and
services. This conference will feature keynote speakers, concurrent sessions, though-leadership session and
an exhibit floor designed to promote women in technology globally.
WHO ATTENDS
Executives and their IT staffs from large, medium and small-sized organizations that care about the
advancement of women and technology.
MORE INFORMATION
Rick Harris, Executive Director, MdTech Division, 240-243-4070
EVENT FREQUENCY
The Global Women & IT Conference is a two-day program held in June 2009.
PRICING*
One Session:
$2,500
*Please note: non-members will pay 40% higher rate for sponsorships.