Becoming a Partner or

Sponsor for the 2017

ICT4D Conference

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Goals and Objectives

Theme

Demographics

Ratings

Partnership Opportunity

Sponsorship Opportunities

Who to Contact

Agenda

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What are the goals of the ICT4D Conferences?

• Goal: Promote knowledge exchange concerning the use of

technology to improve the quality of relief and development

programs

• Objectives:

– Stimulate learning in digital development among local and international

NGOs, governments, private sector firms, multi-lateral organizations,

foundations, universities and research institutions.

– Highlight technologies and applications which hold most promise in

increasing the efficiency and impact of humanitarian relief and

development programs.

– Increase visibility of the innovative uses of ICTs across all sectors

related to relief and development work.

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What is the Theme for the 2017 Conference?

• Examine the use of data to accelerate achievement of the

Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) in the digital development

era

• Build on the ideas and recommendations put forth in the SDG ICT

Playbook published in September 2015, promoted by the UN

Foundation during the 2015 General Assembly and discussed

during the 2016 ICT4D Conference

• Convene a diverse audience of senior executives and technical

advisors to share insights regarding the use of ICT to improve the

impact of development work

• Create a highly participatory environment in which attendees can

share their practical experience in applying technology innovations

to development challenges

• Explore partnerships and business models that make such efforts

sustainable

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Who Attends the ICT4D Conferences?

• 757 People:

– 317 (42%) speakers

– 21 organizers

– 47 exhibitors

• 76 Different Countries:

– 30% North America & Western Europe

– 70% Global South.

– 32% Kenya (Host Country)

– 26% other African countries.

• 321 Organizations:

– 54% international and local NGOs

– 22% technology companies and other

businesses

– 11% universities and research

institutions

– 11% governmental and multi-lateral

organizations, and foundations

– 1% media and communication firms

• Disciplines:

– 37% IT specialists

– 63% specialists in other disciplines:

agriculture, health, education,

water/sanitation, disaster relief, human

rights, conservation, energy, monitoring

& evaluation, data analysis and

statistics, logistics, financial services,

communications, business

development

• Job Categories:

– 49% technical specialists

– 51% managers

– 11% of them C-level and Vice

Presidents

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How Many Participants do We Expect in 2017?

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How are the ICT4D Conferences Rated?

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FactorAverage 2016 Partner

RatingAverage 2016 Rating

Overall rating 4.4 4.2

Likely to recommend 4.7 4.4

Value for money 4.4 4.0

Quality of Speakers 4.2 4.0

Quality of Exhibits 4.0 3.6

Quality of Map Gallery 3.5 3.2

Relevancy 4.3 4.2

Organization4.5

4.3

Location/Venue 4.3 4.1

1-5 Scale, 5 high

What do People Like about the Conferences?

Top Seven Likes from 2016

Organization of the conferences,Diversity of conference participants and speakers,Range and diversity of conference topics,Opportunities for networking and knowledge exchange as well as interaction and problem solving,Focus on practical applications of ICT to solve relevant development issues,Excellent and thought provoking plenary and breakout session speakers,Venue and the layout of the exhibit hall.

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Who were the 2016 Sponsors and Partners?

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Who is Already on Board for the 2017 Conference?

Non-Profit Institutions

• CRS

• NetHope

• Mercy Corps

• World Vision

Corporations & Social Enterprises

• Esri

• iMerit

• Microsoft

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What is the Value of Being a Partner?

Partner Benefits

Recognition

• Recognition as an organizing partner in all conference on-line and print collateral,• Logo included in conference banners displayed at the airport and venue plenary,• Added recognition as managing a particular function.

Ability to Showcase Organization

• Participation in one plenary session,• Preferred consideration for speaking slots in the conference tracks,• Participation in the executive session,• Participation and/or recognition in a press event.

Discounts on Conference Participation

• Discounted and/or complimentary registrations that can be used as scholarships,• Discounted or complimentary exhibit booth,• Discounted hotel rooms.

Influence and Networking Opportunities

• Participation in all major conference decisions,• Access to all conference contact information,• Hospitality suite,• Ability to add parallel meetings using conference infrastructure.

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What are the Obligations of Being a Partner?

Partner Obligations

Manage a conference element (~250 FTE hours)

Manage the recruiting, selection, scheduling, preparation and facilitation of one of the following:• A conference track,• The plenary session,• The executive session,• The exhibit room,• The map gallery,• A challenge.

Support marketing and communications efforts

Distribute communications designed to encourage conference sponsorship and participation across your internal/external networks.

Support fundraising

For larger for-profit and non-profits either donate or raise $25,000 cash.

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What are Sponsorship Opportunities and Benefits (1 of 2)

Diamond$100,000

Platinum$25,000

Gold$15,000

Silver$10,000

Bronze*$5,000

Recognition

Recognition on conference website, conference materials and opening remarks.Logo included in banners at event (airport, plenary).

Speaking in Conference Tracks

Guaranteed opportunity As available

Plenary Sessions

Ability to participate VIP seating

Inclusion in Press Event and Releases

Press event and press releases Press releases

Executive Session

Opportunity to speak

Opportunity to attend

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*Available to global south organizations

What are Sponsorship Opportunities and Benefits (2 of 2)

Diamond$100,000

Platinum$25,000

Gold$15,000

Silver$10,000

Bronze*$5,000

Registration Fees

Discounted and/or complimentary registrations

Hotel Rooms

Discounted rooms

Exhibit Booth

Discounted and/or complimentary exhibit booths

Contact Information

Access to conference attendee contact information

Hospitality Suite

Complimentary hospitality suite

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* Available to global south organizations

Other Sponsorship Opportunities

• Meal sponsorships

• Scholarship sponsorships

• Branded materials and giveaways

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Where do I start?

Join soon to take full advantage of Partnership and Sponsorship opportunities

Send an e-mail to info@ict4dconference.org

The marketing and fundraising team will get in touch with you.

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