START ME UP CONFERENCE NEW!

BACKGROUND
The brand-new Start Me Up Conference is the region’s demonstration platform to uncover and showcase products and services we are highlighting from the most exciting of the newest startups in next generation internet, technology, mobile, satellite, telecommunications and cleantech.

Start Me Up will provide women-owned and minority companies with the op- portunity to present themselves to investors and other influencers for possible funding. If diversity is a part of your marketing strategy, don’t miss the op- portunity to sponsor Start Me Up! In addition to the presentations, participants also have the opportunity to power network with the audience.

WHO ATTENDS
Women—owned and minority-owned entrepreneurs and technology innovators! Also include media, venture capitalists, investors, IT business leaders, educators and anyone interested in learning more about technology funding opportunities.

EVENT SIZE: 100+ attendees..

MORE INFORMATION
Mark Glazer, Director, MdTech Programs, 240-243-4045.

EVENT FREQUENCY
The Start Me Up Conference is held once each year. This year it will be held in the winter.

PRICING

TITlE SPONSOR - $5,000

• lntroduce keynote speaker(s)
• Most prominent logo display on all promotional materials
• Eight complimentary registrations
• Tabletop exhibit in most prominent location
• Rotating logo with other sponsors on the registration page
• logo recognition on event signage
• Mention in all event press releases
• Name recognition in all promotional emails
• Mention from podium in opening and closing remarks
• list of attendees with full contact information.

GOlD SPONSOR - $2,000

• Guaranteed speaking or moderator slot
• logo display on all promotional materials
• Five complimentary registrations
• Rotating logo with other sponsors on registration page
• logo recognition on event signage
• Tabletop exhibit. Name recognition in all promotional emails
• Mention from podium in opening and closing remarks
• list of attendees with contact information.

EXHIBITOR - $500

• Tabletop exhibit
• Three complimentary registrations to the event
• Mention from the podium in opening and closing remarks
• list of attendees.