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Table of Contents 2018 UserCon with Pat Gelsinger as keynote speaker
About VMUG 2
2019 ANZ SPONSORSHIP
Members 4
Partners 6
In Person Access 8
Online Access 10
Contract 12 OPPORTUNITIES
Terms & Conditions 14
Your Link to the VMware Community
WHAT
IS VMUG?
VMUG is a dynamic,
collaborative,
independent community
of VMware customers,
solution partners, and
VMware experts.
VMware is more community
driven than ever and
that’s why VMUG is more
important than ever.
CHRIS WOLF, VICE PRESIDENT & CTO, VMWARE
2 / 2019 SPONSORSHIP OPPORTUNITIES QUESTIONS? CONTACT CLIFFORD FAIRBRASS , CFAIRBRASS@VMUG.COM
WHAT IS VMUG? CONTINUED
VMUG has 125,000+ members
worldwide and over 200 local groups
68% 2% 19% 11%
NORAM LATAM EMEA APAC
QUESTIONS? CONTACT CLIFFORD FAIRBRASS , CFAIRBRASS@VMUG.COM 2019 SPONSORSHIP OPPORTUNITIES / 3
VMUG
MEMBERS
Members feel VMUG
events are unique because
of the exclusive, relevant,
education-focused content
where they have exposure
of all UserCon attendees of our members plan to make
to a wide range of partner are first time attendees significant investments in
Networking & Security
offerings and can connect
with their peers.
of our members plan to of our members plan to make
make significant investments significant investments in
in Data Center Management Hybrid Cloud and Emerging
Technologies
4 / 2019 SPONSORSHIP OPPORTUNITIES QUESTIONS? CONTACT CLIFFORD FAIRBRASS , CFAIRBRASS@VMUG.COM
WHAT IS VMUG? CONTINUED
Areas of Interest: Titles:
Storage & Availability System/Network Administrator..................32%
Security Engineer...........................................................18%
Networking Architect..........................................................14%
Monitoring Consultant........................................................7%
Cloud Management IT Manager.......................................................7%
Enterprise Mobility Management
Hyper-Converged Infrastructure Industries:
High Tech........................................................14%
Company Types: Banking/Finance/Insurance..................13%
SMB (5000)...................................28% Education/Higher Education..................7%
Commercial (1001-4999)........................19% Healthcare........................................................7%
Other...................................................................7%
This biggest benefit for being a VMUG member for me has been my local community. I can
learn from the experiences my peers in the industry are having, so some of the same problems
that I’m having are being solved by other people.
JAMES MUELLER, BOSTON MASSACHUSETTS LEADER
QUESTIONS? CONTACT CLIFFORD FAIRBRASS , CFAIRBRASS@VMUG.COM 2019 SPONSORSHIP OPPORTUNITIES / 5
VMUG 2018ELITE PARTNERS
Exclusive Sponsor Opportunity • Year Round Engagement • Subject Matter Expert within Your Industry
The quality of attendees and level
of interaction we receive at the
VMUGs is impressive. We value
our involvement and look forward
to the continued partnership.
BLUE MEDORA
6 / 2019 SPONSORSHIP OPPORTUNITIES QUESTIONS? CONTACT CLIFFORD FAIRBRASS , CFAIRBRASS@VMUG.COMVMUG PARTNERS
Share Your Knowledge • Generate Quality Leads • Grow Your Brand Awareness • Show Off Your Industry Expertise
VMUG partnered with us to customize sponsorships
that enabled us to connect with the exact
10ZiG participation in the VMware User Groups has members that grow our business. We have
without a doubt been a key driving factor in helping built great relationships through the events and
to increase our brand awareness and has contributed look forward to partnering together in 2019.
to 10ZiG becoming one of the top thin client vendors FACTION
in the industry. VMUG attendees are educated and
informed IT professionals who are directly involved
in both front and back-end aspects of virtualization.
10ZiG
QUESTIONS? CONTACT CLIFFORD FAIRBRASS , CFAIRBRASS@VMUG.COM 2019 SPONSORSHIP OPPORTUNITIES / 7IN PERSON 2019 EVENT SCHEDULE
EVENTS
EDUCATE and INTERFACE
with highly engaged 10,000+
VMware customers in Australia SYDNEY
19 March | ICC
MELBOURNE
21 March | Crown Melbourne
For exact event dates, please visit vmug.com/attend. Conference locations and dates
are subject to change at anytime.
8 / 2019 SPONSORSHIP OPPORTUNITIES QUESTIONS? CONTACT CLIFFORD FAIRBRASS , CFAIRBRASS@VMUG.COMIN PERSON EVENTS CONTINUED
UserCon
Partnering Platinum Gold Silver
with VMUG AUD 14,100 AUD 11,280 AUD 6,000
Speaking Opportunities
Speaking Session X X
Exhibition Space and Logistics
Exhibit Table (6ft) X X X
Premium Location X
Badge Scanner (1) X X X
Internet and Electrical X X X
Lounge X
General Sponsor Recognition and Marketing
Logo displayed on website X X X
Signage at event X X X
Onsite Ad X X
General Session welcome slide X X X
Inclusion on mobile app X X X
Ad on event web page X X
Email promotions with logo X
Attendee Information
Lead Upgrade List X X AUD 1,750
Sponsor Scan List X X X
Enhance Event Exposure
Coffee Station AUD 9,500
Lunch and Learn AUD 7,000
Charging Station AUD 7,000
Bag Insert AUD 700
QUESTIONS? CONTACT CLIFFORD FAIRBRASS , CFAIRBRASS@VMUG.COM 2019 SPONSORSHIP OPPORTUNITIES / 92019 VMUG Sponsorship Application & Contract
For Show Management use only. Not for printed material. Please print clearly.
QTY ADD-ONS QTY ADD-ONS
Company Name _________________________________________________________________________
Webcast Virtual Reg Boost Package
Contact Name _____________________________________ Title _________________________________
VMUG Voice Banner Ad Virtual Banner Ad in Lobby
Company Address _______________________________________________________________________
VMUG Voice Article Virtual Resource Center Post
City _____________________ State/Province _______ Postal Code/ZIP __________Country __________ community.vmug.com Ad Virtual Giveaway
Phone ________________________________ Ext. __________________ Fax _______________________ UserCon Reg Boost Package Promotional Package
E-mail _______________________________________Website ___________________________________
EVENT LEVEL EVENT LEVEL
Product Information ______________________________________________________________________
VIRTUAL ❒ Platinum ❒ Gold ❒ Silver VIRTUAL ❒ Platinum ❒ Gold ❒ Silver
PO # __________________________________________________________________________________ MARCH 7 SEPTEMBER 19
Onsite Contact __________________________ Email ___________________ Phone _________________ VIRTUAL ❒ Platinum ❒ Gold ❒ Silver VIRTUAL ❒ Platinum ❒ Gold ❒ Silver
JUNE 6 DECEMBER 5
What is the nature of the products/ Exhibit Competition/Partnership Requests*
services you plan to showcase/ Companies we do not wish to be next to our exhibit:
All Prices in USD. Please contact VMUG HQ if invoiceing in Euros is required.
demonstrate? (Check all that apply)
❒ NSX Additional Event Visibility
❒ Cloud + Hybrid Cloud Companies we would like to be next to our exhibit:
❒ Management and Automation (Please let us know the amount and any notes about the custom sponsorship
❒ Storage and Availability opportunity you would like to participate in)
❒ vSphere and Virtualization ❒ Opt-In Leads $ ❒ Custom Sponsorship $
❒ EUC Desktop Virtualization *VMUG cannot promise to honor requests but we will make every effort to do so.
Payment Information*
EVENT LEVEL EVENT LEVEL Amount: $
(Full payment is due with application)
Seattle ❒ Platinum ❒ Gold ❒ Silver ❒ Bronze Minneapolis ❒ Platinum ❒ Gold ❒ Silver ❒ Bronze ❒ Check (Make checks payable to VMUG)
Poland ❒ Platinum ❒ Gold ❒ Silver Indianapolis ❒ Platinum ❒ Gold ❒ Silver ❒ Bronze Send payment to: VMUG • P.O. Box 306046 • Nashville, TN. 37230-6039
Toronto ❒ Platinum ❒ Gold ❒ Silver ❒ Bronze Connecticut ❒ Platinum ❒ Gold ❒ Silver ❒ Bronze ❒ Please check here if you wish to pay with a credit card and you will be invoiced.
Sydney ❒ Platinum ❒ Gold ❒ Silver B.C. Vancouver ❒ Platinum ❒ Gold ❒ Silver ❒ Bronze Invoice E-mail _______________________________________
Melbourne ❒ Platinum ❒ Gold ❒ Silver NY/NJ ❒ Platinum ❒ Gold ❒ Silver ❒ Bronze Signed contracts received via fax or scan are considred binding by Terms and Conditions. Contract may be sent
via fax to +1.615.922.5223; Attn. Lisa Crews, VMUG Director of Sales, via email scan with signature to lcrews@
Netherlands ❒ Platinum ❒ Gold ❒ Silver Upstate NY ❒ Platinum ❒ Gold ❒ Silver ❒ Bronze vmug.com
Central Ohio ❒ Platinum ❒ Gold ❒ Silver ❒ Bronze DFW ❒ Platinum ❒ Gold ❒ Silver ❒ Bronze
*Important Notice: Please Read and Sign
Denver ❒ Platinum ❒ Gold ❒ Silver ❒ Bronze Chicago ❒ Platinum ❒ Gold ❒ Silver ❒ Bronze
The VMUG Terms and Conditions apply to all activities related to the event sponsor commitment. All Terms and
Italy ❒ Platinum ❒ Gold ❒ Silver SoCal ❒ Platinum ❒ Gold ❒ Silver ❒ Bronze Conditions should be read carefully before signing. Please forward the Terms and Conditions to the
appropriate Show Coordinator or individual(s) responsible for your participation at the 2018 VMUG UserCon.
Wisconsin ❒ Platinum ❒ Gold ❒ Silver ❒ Bronze Atlanta ❒ Platinum ❒ Gold ❒ Silver ❒ Bronze
St. Louis ❒ Platinum ❒ Gold ❒ Silver ❒ Bronze Boston ❒ Platinum ❒ Gold ❒ Silver ❒ Bronze Upon signing of this application and contract, the Sponsor acknowledges they have read, understand and will
abide by the VMUG Terms and Conditions for the 2018 VMUG UserCon, which are made a part of this contract
Carolina ❒ Platinum ❒ Gold ❒ Silver ❒ Bronze Orlando ❒ Platinum ❒ Gold ❒ Silver ❒ Bronze and will comply with all conditions under which the event space at the event facility is leased to VMUG. Cancel-
S. Florida ❒ Platinum ❒ Gold ❒ Silver ❒ Bronze Phoenix ❒ Platinum ❒ Gold ❒ Silver ❒ Bronze lation of sponsor participation is subject to penalty, per the VMUG Terms and Conditions. All cancellations must
be directed in writing to VMUG, 113 Seaboard Lane, Suite C-250, Franklin, TN 37067; Fax +1.615.922.5223; E-mail
Pittsburgh ❒ Platinum ❒ Gold ❒ Silver ❒ Bronze Cincinnati ❒ Platinum ❒ Gold ❒ Silver ❒ Bronze lcrews@vmug.com
Germany ❒ Platinum ❒ Gold ❒ Silver Portland ❒ Platinum ❒ Gold ❒ Silver ❒ Bronze
Philadelphia ❒ Platinum ❒ Gold ❒ Silver ❒ Bronze Nashville ❒ Platinum ❒ Gold ❒ Silver ❒ Bronze
Signature: Date:
Kansas City ❒ Platinum ❒ Gold ❒ Silver ❒ Bronze UK ❒ Platinum ❒ Gold ❒ Silver
10 / 2019 SPONSORSHIP OPPORTUNITIES QUESTIONS? CONTACT CLIFFORD FAIRBRASS , CFAIRBRASS@VMUG.COM2019 VMware User Group (VMUG) Terms and Conditions 1) ACCEPTANCE BY VMUG Sponsor’s b) Termination. VMUG may terminate signed by Sponsor. Payment must be participation in the Event and/or Promotional Sponsor’s participation in the Event/ received in full by VMUG at least thirty (30) Opportunity is subject to VMUG’s prior Promotional Opportunity upon Sponsor’s days prior to the start of publicly stated written approval. No contract is created failure to meet any obligations under the Event dates in order to participate in Event. until the Application is accepted by VMUG. Agreement, including but not limited to VMUG reserves the right to decline or VMUG may withdraw its acceptance at any Sponsor’s failure to pay for the marketing terminate Sponsor’s Agreement if payment time by refunding the Total Sponsorship or related services. All payments to VMUG is not received within the parameters stated Fee paid if VMUG, in its sole discretion, are deemed fully earned and non-refundable above. International Events may be subject determines that Sponsor or its product when due. The amounts due from Sponsor to tax compliance, VAT may apply. is ineligible. VMUG makes no warranties under this Agreement as of the effective 5) LIMITATION OF LIABILITY; INDEMNITY regarding the number of persons who will date of any termination belong to VMUG and a) Under no circumstances will VMUG, its attend the Event. Event dates, hours and represent an agreed measure of compensation, affiliated entities and individuals, or the venue venues may be modified. Sponsor shall be and are not to be deemed or construed as of the Event and its affiliated entities and notified in writing of any such modification. a forfeiture or penalty. Further, VMUG may individuals (the “Event Providers”) be liable 2) ASSIGNMENT OF RIGHTS Sponsor terminate Sponsor’s participation in the for lost profits or other indirect, incidental, grants VMUG the right to use Sponsor’s Event should it determine the character or consequential, or exemplary damages for name and logo in connection with the nature of Sponsor’s participation is outside any of their acts or omissions in connection promotion and production of the Event/ the character or purpose of VMUG. with the Event, whether or not such Event Promotional Opportunity. Sponsor authorizes c) Sponsor Cancellation. In the Event Provider has been apprised of the possibility VMUG to use Sponsor’s logo in current and any Sponsor must cancel all or part of the of such damages or lost profits. In no event future marketing efforts for promotional Sponsorship contracted for herein, the will VMUG’s liability hereunder, or otherwise purposes of VMUG at no additional cost. Sponsor must do so in writing via certified in connection with the Event, exceed the 3) CANCELLATION OR TERMINATION mail, return receipt requested to Show amount actually paid to it by Sponsor. VMUG a) Cancellation. VMUG may cancel all or any Management. Cancellation of any sponsorship is not liable for any errors in any listing or part of the Event for any reason beyond its taking place 30 days or more from the event descriptions or for omitting Sponsor from reasonable control, including but not limited date results in 50% refund or the ability to the Event show guide or other materials. to natural or public disaster, wartime, acts of transfer balance to another event within the God, acts of terrorism, venue construction, same calendar year. Transfers determined insufficient participation, market fluctuations, on availability and approval from VMUG. government regulation, or similar reasons, in Cancellation of a balance due fewer than which case VMUG will refund to Sponsor any 30 days is considered non-refundable. Sponsor fees already paid to VMUG that have 4) PAYMENT Sponsor’s payment for all not yet been expended on behalf of Sponsor, sponsored Event elements and Additional after which Sponsor will have no further Marketing Opportunities is due on or before recourse or claim for damages against VMUG. thirty (30) days from date the Agreement QUESTIONS? CONTACT CLIFFORD FAIRBRASS , CFAIRBRASS@VMUG.COM 2019 SPONSORSHIP OPPORTUNITIES / 11
TERMS AND CONDITIONS CONTINUED
b) None of the Event Providers are liable Sponsor, its agents, employees, and business space and signage should never block the
to Sponsor for any damage, loss, harm, or invitees which arise from or out of the view point of a neighboring Sponsor’s space.
injury to the person, property, or business Sponsor’s occupancy and use of the exhibition 8) PUBLICATION AND DISSEMINATION
of Sponsor, or any of its visitors, officers, premises, the Event venue or any part thereof. OF MATERIALS AND CONTENT Sponsor
agents, employees, or other representatives, e) Under no circumstances may a Sponsor shall not display, advertise, promote,
resulting from theft, fire, earthquake, water, breakdown any or all Event materials before endorse or market, directly or indirectly,
unavailability of the venue or intermediate the events completion time as stated in any products, services, events, solutions
staging facilities, insufficient participation, individual conference agenda and pre- or other technologies that in VMUG’s sole
accident, or any other reason in connection conference notifications. Failure to do discretion, compete with the products,
with the Event or any planning meetings, so will result in a fee of $1,000 USD. services, events, solutions or technologies of
demonstrations, or staging, except to the VMware and its subsidiaries and affiliates.
extent such liability arises directly from the f) The terms of this Section 5 and its
willful misconduct of the Event Providers subsections shall survive the termination 9) USE OF VMWARE USERS’ GROUP
against whom liability is sought to be assessed. or expiration of this Agreement. NAME Participation by a Sponsor at the
6) RELEASE Sponsor acknowledges that Event does not entitle the Sponsor to use
c) Sponsor agrees to defend, indemnify, the VMUG name other than with reference
and hold harmless the Event Providers and the Event may be photographed, audio/
video recorded or reproduced, and Sponsor to the Sponsor’s participation as a Sponsor
those lawfully in the venue from and against of any Event within the VMUG UserCon
any claim, loss, liability, or damage suffered hereby authorizes VMUG and its designees
to photograph, record, transcribe, modify, Program. Participation in the Event does not
due to the negligence or misconduct of imply endorsement or approval by VMUG
Sponsor or its agents or Sponsor’s breach reproduce, perform, display, transmit and
distribute in any form and for any purposes of any product, service, or participant, and
of any commitment made hereunder none shall be claimed by any participant.
any such recording of the Event, and agrees
d) Sponsor shall be fully responsible to pay for to execute any additional release presented VMUG reserves the right to promote
any and all damages to property owned by the by VMUG, its licensees, or permittees, in Sponsor in any conference materials related
Event venue, its owners or managers, which connection with such activity. Sponsor to the 2019 VMUG UserCon Program.
results from any act or omission of Sponsor. hereby releases VMUG and its designees from 10) INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY MATTERS The
Sponsor agrees to defend, indemnify and and waives all claims it or its employees or Sponsor represents and warrants to VMUG
hold harmless, the Event venue, its owners, agents may possess, now or in the future, in that no materials used in or in connection
managers, officers or directors, agents, connection with such activities, and Sponsor with its demonstration infringe upon the
employees, subsidiaries and affiliates, from any specifically waives any statutory restriction trademarks, copyrights (including, without
damages or charges resulting from Sponsor’s on waivers of future claims or moral rights. limitation, copyrights in music and other
use of the property. Sponsor’s liability shall materials used or broadcast by Sponsor), or
include all losses, costs, damages, or expenses 7) DISPLAY RULES AND REGULATIONS
All Sponsor branding MUST remain within other intellectual property rights of any third
arising from or out of or by reason of any party. The Sponsor agrees to immediately
accident or bodily injury or other occurrences assigned tabletop area at all times. Aisles
cannot be incorporated as part of an exhibit notify VMUG of any information of which the
to any person or persons, including the
12 / 2019 SPONSORSHIP OPPORTUNITIES QUESTIONS? CONTACT CLIFFORD FAIRBRASS , CFAIRBRASS@VMUG.COMTERMS AND CONDITIONS CONTINUED
Sponsor becomes aware regarding actual of sponsoring at the Event. In addition, hereunder to any other party. VMUG shall have
or alleged infringement of any third party’s VMUG reserves the right to immediately the sole authority to interpret and enforce all
trademarks, copyrights, or other intellectual remove all Sponsor materials if a violation terms and conditions governing Sponsors and
property rights. The Sponsor agrees to occurs during the conference without the Event. Any and all matters not specifically
indemnify, defend, and hold VMUG, and issuing a refund. Distribution of promotional covered herein are subject to decision by the
its agents, and successors, harmless from material to attendees in public areas, or VMUG and such decision shall be final. These
and against all losses, damages and costs in educational sessions, or any location terms and conditions may be amended at
(including reasonable attorneys’ fees) arising outside the Sponsor’s designated exhibit or any time by VMUG upon written notice to
out of or related to claims of infringement by sponsored area is prohibited without prior all sponsors. Sponsor expressly agrees to
the Sponsor of the trademarks, copyrights, written approval of VMUG. Use of VMUG be bound by the terms and conditions set
and other intellectual property rights of any conference-related facilities communication forth herein and by any amendments thereto
third party. Notwithstanding the foregoing, systems to promote Sponsors, their products/ adopted by VMUG from time to time.
VMUG shall not be liable and expressly services, or any other of their activities are
disclaims all liability for infringement or alleged prohibited during official Event dates. Any action arising out of this Agreement or
infringement of the trademarks, copyrights, 13) AMERICANS WITH DISABILITIES the Event must be brought in courts located
or other intellectual property of any third ACT Sponsors shall be responsible for in Cook County, Illinois, USA and governed
party arising out of the actions of a Sponsor. compliance with the Americans with by the laws of the State of Illinois and United
11) EXCLUSIVE FOOD AND BEVERAGE Disabilities Act of 1992 with regards to their States Federal law, excluding its conflict of
RIGHTS Exhibitors must not bring outside food booth space, including, but not limited to law rules. Sponsor hereby consents to the
or beverage to be given away or sold during wheelchair access and alternate formats jurisdiction of such courts. VMUG is entitled
the event. If exhibitor would like to have such of collateral materials. Further information to recover reasonable attorneys’ fees and
offerings, they must work through the VMUG regarding ADA compliance is available at costs in any action to enforce this Agreement.
Account Executive to secure such offerings. www.usdoj.gov/crt/ada/infoline.htm. Sponsor may not assign this Agreement to any
other party, including a successor in interest,
12) DISTRIBUTION OF MARKETING 14) MISCELLANEOUS This Agreement will in the Event of a merger or sale of assets,
MATERIAL VMUG reserves the right to cease constitute the entire agreement between without the prior written consent of VMUG, in
distribution of any materials at any VMUG Sponsor and VMUG concerning its subject which circumstance Sponsor must guarantee
UserCon which VMUG in its sole discretion matter, and may only be modified in a writing performance of the assigned obligations.
determines are contrary to the best interests signed by the parties. VMUG’s rights under This Agreement is binding upon the heirs,
of VMUG, its members, VMware or the VMUG this Agreement are not deemed waived except successors, and permitted assigns of Sponsor.
UserCon Program. All marketing activities as specifically stated in writing and signed by
of each Sponsor must be confined to the an authorized representative of VMUG. If any
Sponsor’s allotted display area. The Sponsor term of this Agreement is declared invalid or
agrees that, if VMUG determines that a unenforceable, the remainder continues in
Sponsor is marketing outside of its allotted full force and effect. VMUG may assign this
space, the Sponsor will lose the privilege Agreement or its rights or responsibilities
QUESTIONS? CONTACT CLIFFORD FAIRBRASS , CFAIRBRASS@VMUG.COM 2019 SPONSORSHIP OPPORTUNITIES / 13CONTACTS GLOBAL
Lisa Crews
NORAM
Pon Sengbouttarath
AUSTRALIA
Clifford Fairbrass
Director of Sales Sales cfairbrass@vmug.com
lcrews@vmug.com psengbouttarath@vmug.com +61 2 9957 3666
615-432-5424 615-432-5427
EMEA Ashley Henderson
Jeroen Dellaert Partner Engagement
jdellaert@vmug.com ahenderson@vmug.com
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