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S P O N S O R S H I P P R O S P E C T U S & A P P L I C AT I O N
THE
ULTIMATE
USER tech skills
CONFERENCE
AUGUST 27-29, 2019
The Grand America Hotel • Salt Lake City, U T
Get in front of an elite audience of technologists and leaders
SPONSOR
PLURALSIGHT
LIVE 2019
We invite you to participate in our annual user conference. Pluralsight LIVE is a premier event for
technologists and business leaders looking to the future. LIVE offers attendees the opportunity to
learn about emerging technologies, develop strategies to navigate disruption and find new ways to
leverage the Pluralsight platform. With breakouts led by the world’s top authorities on security, software
development, IT operations and more, LIVE offers unprecedented insight into the hottest trends.This
event is quickly becoming the premier place for our growing community to learn, connect and reach the
next level of their success.
WHY SPONSOR PLURALSIGHT LIVE 2019?
• S UPERCHARGE YOUR SALES PIPELINE: Generate hundreds
of new leads from attendees in search of solutions like yours.
• N ETWORK WITH YOUR TARGET AUDIENCE: Connect with thousands
of technology users, leads and decision-makers.
• S HOWCASE YOUR PRODUCT/SERVICES: Promote your offering
and establish your brand as a technology thought leader.
ABOUT PLURALSIGHT
Pluralsight’s mission is to democratize technology skills. We are driven by the belief that everyone
should have the opportunity to develop the technology skills of tomorrow and create progress through
technology. With assessments, learning paths and courses authored by world-renowned industry experts,
our technology learning platform helps businesses and individuals close the technology skills gaps in
critical areas, innovate faster and meet core objectives. Pluralsight enables technology skills at scale.
INTERESTED IN SPONSORING?
CONTACT: KEITH-RAAB@PLURALSIGHT.COM
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UNPARALLELED
NETWORKING AND
BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT
OPPORTUNITIES
In its second year, LIVE brought nearly 2,500 attendees from leading companies across all industries. We
welcomed Pluralsight customers, authors and industry thought leaders, all converging to talk about the future
of technology. The attendees included technologists across all levels, from CIOs to individual contributors.
AT A TOP 10 COMPANY
GLANCE INDUSTRIES SIZE
• 3 days 1. Technology • 44% Enterprise
• 3,000+ attendees 2. Financial Services • 33% SMB
• 40 sponsors/partners 3. Healthcare • 23% MM
• 30+ countries represented 4. Government
• 100+ speakers 5. Consulting
TITLES
• 75 breakout sessions 6. Insurance
• 41% Sr Decision Maker
• 261 press mentions 7. Retail
• 28% Managers
• 2.1M social media 8. Telecom
impressions • 31% Frontline
9. Biotech
• 3,737 Tweets
10. Energy
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Highlights from 2018
MOVERS & SHAKERS
ON THE MAINSTAGE
MALALA YOUSAFZAI HADI PARTOVI
Nobel Peace Prize winner CEO of Code.org
DR. HEIKE LAUBE
CATHY O’NEIL Chief Learning Officer, SAP
Data Scientist
JEFF SANDQUIST
GM Developer Relations, Microsoft
JAMIE TEEVAN
Technical Advisor, Microsoft
KARENANN TERRELL
Chief Digital & Technology Officer, GSK
BEN GALBRAITH
Senior Director of Product, Google
THOMAS KURIAN
CEO, Google Cloud
BIG ANNOUNCEMENTS
•P
ROJECTS: New platform experience that allows you
•R
OLE IQ: New platform experience for to practice skills in real-world scenarios using your own
measuring success in technology roles developer workspace
•P
LURALSIGHT ONE: New partnerships with • INTERACTIVE COURSES: New platform experience
Code.org and CSTA, as well as new products to that allows you to practice as you learn with coding
help nonprofits accelerate their missions challenges and guided feedback
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SPONSORING Pluralsight LIVE attracts an audience of technologists, business leaders and industry experts leading the digital revolution. As a sponsor, you’ll have the opportunity to establish your company as the go-to brand to this elite community of influencers and change-makers. PAST SPONSORS/EXHIBITORS: 5 | AUGUST 27-29, 2019 | The Grand America Hotel • S LC , U T
INCLUSIVE,
TURN-KEY
SPONSORSHIPS
Your sponsorship of Pluralsight LIVE includes everything you need to execute a successful event
and see the return you need on your investment. The following is included with the cost of your
sponsorship of LIVE:
• Turn-key exhibit booths and booth graphics • Lead scanners (based on booth size)
• Monitor(s) and connections (based on • Demo counters and seating
booth size)
• Carpeted exhibition space
• Wired and wireless Internet
• Daily cleaning
• Electrical drops
See larger renderings of each sponsorship level booth for further details.
PARTNER & CUSTOM SPONSORSHIP OPPORTUNITIES
Not all of our partners want a traditional sponsorship presence at LIVE. We’re happy to work
with your team to come up with a presence at LIVE that accomplishes your unique goals for
the conference. Bring your ideas to us and let’s create a presence that’s right for you.
TO CUSTOMIZE YOUR SPONSORSHIP, CONTACT keith-raab@pluralsight.com
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S P O N S O R S H I P OV E RV I E W PREMIER P L AT I N U M GOLD S I LV E R BRONZE EXHIBITOR
SPONSORSHIP PRICE $
200,000 $
85,000 $
60,000 $
35,000 $
20,000 $
10,000
AVA I L A B I L I T Y 3 5 8 6 6 12
CO N F E R E N C E
PRESENCE
BOOTH SIZE 20X20 10X20 10X10 8X8 8X8 5X5
B R A N D I N G O N CO N F E R E N C E S I G N AG E X X X X X X
P U S H N O T I F I C AT I O N S I N C O N F E R E N C E A P P 2 1 1 - - -
B AG I N S E RT ( S ) 2 1 1 - - -
M A I N S TA G E X - - - - -
B R E A KO U T O R LU N C H & L E A R N 2 1 1 - - -
OPPORTUNITIES
SPEAKING
P R I VAT E M E E T I N G R O O M X X - - - -
BANNER IN CONFERENCE APP X X - - - -
GENERAL SESSION BRANDING X x - - - -
SESSION ROOM SLIDE X - - - - -
CO M PA N Y D E S C R I P T I O N ( W E B A N D A P P ) 150 WORDS 100 WORD 75 WORD 50 WORD 50 WORD 30 WORD
& SOCIAL
LOGO AND URL ON PLURALSIGHTLIVE.COM X X X X X X
WEB
CO - B R A N D E D E M A I L P R E - E V E N T X X - - - -
S P O N S O R E D S O C I A L P O ST (O N P LU R A L S I G H T C H A N N E L S ) X X - - - -
CO N F E R E N C E PASS E S ( TOTA L ) 20 16 12 8 6 4
FULL CONFERENCE 6 4 2 2 2 1
B O OT H STA F F 8 6 4 3 3 2
& LEADS
SPEAKERS 2 2 2 0 0 0
ACCESS
C U STO M E R 4 4 4 2 1 1
S P O N S O R D I S CO U N T CO D E 50% off 30% off 25% off 20% off 20% off 20% off
SCANNERS 4 3 2 2 1 1
OPT-IN + OPT-IN + SCAN &
AT T E N D E E L I ST SCAN SCAN SESSION SCAN SCAN SCAN
x x - - - -
OPPORTUNITY
1-ON-1 MEETING WITH PLURALSIGHT EXECUTIVE(S)
B A C K S TA G E M E E T & G R E E T W I T H E N T E R TA I N M E N T 4 2 - - - -
E X E C U T I V E T R AC K PA S S E S 2 1 - - - -
ADDITIONAL MARKETING OPPORTUNITIES 30% off 25% off 25% off 15% off 10% off FULL PRICE
ENHANCEMENT
P O S T- E V E N T W E B I N A R X X - - - -
BRAND
S P O N S O R S P R O M O PAC K x x x x x x
P R E SS L I ST x x x - - -
AT T E N D E E D I N N E R X - - - - -
PREMIER
LEVEL $
200k (3 AVAILABLE)
LIVE PRESENCE ACCESS & LEADS
• 20x20 booth • 20 total conference passes distributed as:
• 2 push notifications in conference app • 6 full conference passes
• 2 Bag inserts • 8 booth staff passes
• General session branding • 2 speaker passes
• Branding on all conference signage • 4 customer full conference passes
• Breakout session room slide
ustom code for 50% off full
•C
• 1 dedicated banner in conference app conference passes (unlimited uses)
• 4 lead scan devices
• Full opt-in list of conference attendees
WEB & SOCIAL SUPPORT
• Full list of breakout session attendees
• 1 50-word company description on conference
website and app
• Logo and URL on conference website and app
• 1 co-branded email pre-event BRAND ENHANCEMENTS
• 1 sponsored social post on Pluralsight channels • 1 co-sponsored attendee dinner for up to 20
people (at the Grand America)
• Press list
VIP OPPORTUNITIES • Sponsor promo pack
• 1-on-1 meeting with Pluralsight executives • Post-conference webinar hosted by Pluralsight
ackstage meet & greet with entertainment
•B • 30% off additional marketing opportunities
OR keynote speaker (up to 4 people)
• 2 executive track passes
NEW: EXPAND YOUR REACH
• Top level sponsorship at 1 regional summit event in 2019
SPEAKING OPPORTUNITIES
• 1 breakout session (45 minutes)
• 1 lunch & learn session (up to 75 minutes)
• 1 private meeting room
Turn-key booth comes complete with multiple wall graphics
• 1 main stage opportunity for your branded artwork, 4 storage cabinets, walk-in storage
*Breakout sessions help you establish your company as a technology thought leader. Your presentation room, two 48” monitors and connections, four 32” monitors and
should be focused on a specific technology sector, application and/or case study. We recommend
including a customer and keeping the presentation applicable to the audience with key application connections, attached demo counter with four stools, carpet,
recommendations and takeaways. This is NOT a product sales pitch. All presentation will be reviewed
by Pluralsight prior to the conference.
wired and wireless internet, electrical drops, waste baskets and
daily cleaning.
**Please be aware that the choice of a breakout session or lunch and learn is available on a first-come,
first-serve basis with limited availability
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PLATINUM
LEVEL $
85k (5 AVAILABLE)
LIVE PRESENCE ACCESS & LEADS
• 10x20 booth
• 16 total conference passes distributed as:
• 1 push notification in conference app • 4 full conference passes
• 1 bag insert • 6 booth staff passes
• General session branding • 2 speaker passes
• Branding on all conference signage
• 4 customer full conference passes
ustom code for 30% off full conference passes
•C
(unlimited uses)
WEB & SOCIAL SUPPORT • 3 lead scan devices
• 1 00-word company description on conference website
and app • Full opt-in list of conference attendees
• Logo and URL on conference website and app • Full list of breakout session attendees if applicable
• 1 co-branded email pre-event
• 1 sponsored social post on Pluralsight channels
BRAND ENHANCEMENTS
ption to add additional marketing opportunities
•O
VIP OPPORTUNITIES at 25% off list price
• 1-on-1 meeting with Pluralsight executives • Press list
ackstage meet and greet with entertainment OR
•B • Sponsor promo pack
keynote speaker (up to 2 people)
• 1 executive track pass
NEW: EXPAND YOUR REACH
• 2nd level sponsorship at 1 regional summit event in 2019
SPEAKING OPPORTUNITIES
• 1 breakout session (45 minutes)* or 1 lunch and learn
session (up to 75 minutes)**
• 1 private meeting room
• 1 dedicated banner in conference app
*Breakout sessions help you establish your company as a technology thought leader. Your presentation
Turn-key booth comes complete with back-wall graphic for
should be focused on a specific technology sector, application and/or case study. We recommend
including a customer and keeping the presentation applicable to the audience with key application
your branded artwork, two storage cabinets, two 48” monitors
recommendations and takeaways. This is NOT a product sales pitch. All presentation will be reviewed and connections, 32” monitor and connections, attached demo
by Pluralsight prior to the conference.
counter with up to four stools, carpet, wired and wireless internet,
**Please be aware that the choice of a breakout session or lunch and learn is available on a first-come,
first-serve basis with limited availability
electrical drop, waste basket and daily cleaning.
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GOLD
LEVEL $
60k (8 AVAILABLE)
ustom code for 25% off full conference
•C
LIVE PRESENCE passes (unlimited uses)
• 10x10 booth • 2 lead scan devices
• 1 push notification in conference app • Full list of breakout session attendeesif applicable
• 1 Bag insert
• Branding on all conference signage
BRAND ENHANCEMENTS
ption to add additional marketing opportunities
•O
at 25% off list price
WEB SUPPORT • Press list
• Sponsor promo pack
5-word company description on conference
•7
website and app
• Logo and URL on conference website and app
SPEAKING OPPORTUNITIES
• 1 breakout session (45 minutes) OR wifi sponsorship
(only 1 available) ***
ACCESS & LEADS
• 12 total conference passes distributed as:
• 3 full conference passes
• 5 booth staff passes
Turn-key booth comes complete with back-wall graphic for your
• 2 speaker passes
branded artwork, two storage cabinets, two 43” monitors and
• 2 customer full conference passes connections, attached demo counter with two stools, wired and
wireless internet, electrical drop, waste basket and daily cleaning.
*Breakout sessions help you establish your company as a technology thought leader. Your presentation should be focused on a specific technology sector, application and/or case study. We recommend including a
customer and keeping the presentation applicable to the audience with key application recommendations and takeaways. This is NOT a product sales pitch. All presentation will be reviewed by Pluralsight prior to the
conference.
**Please be aware that the choice of a breakout session or lunch and learn is available on a first-come,first-serve basis with limited availability
***Wifi sponsorship is exclusively offered at the Gold level. As a wifi sponsor, you choose the wifi code and a co-branded landing page
10 | AUGUST 27-29, 2019 | The Grand America Hotel • S LC , U TSILVER
LEVEL $
35k (6 AVAILABLE)
LIVE PRESENCE BRAND EXPOSURE
• 8x8 booth Silver level sponsors choose (on a first-come basis) one of the
following event activities for associated brand exposure:
• Branding on all conference signage
IVE party: Put your company front and center at on
•L
of the most visible and memorable spaces at LIVE by
sponsoring the LIVE Party.
WEB SUPPORT ick-off party: Sponsor the Kick-off party and get your
•K
logo on dedicated signage throughout the event and in
0-word company description on conference
•5 pre-event communications to conference attendees.
website and app
offee bar: Be remembered as the sponsor who kept
•C
• Logo and URL on conference website and app attendees energized by sponsoring the coffee bar in the
Partner Pavilion.
avilion Lounge: Bring comfort and a phone charge to
•P
our incredibly grateful attendees. The Pavilion Lounge
ACCESS & LEADS includes two couches, two chairs, a charging table and
dedicated branding including pillows, signage, etc.
• 8 total conference passes distributed as:
appy hour: Place your logo next to our happy hour
•H
• 2 full conference passes signage and branding so everyone knows who to thank
for the good time.
• 3 booth staff passes
reaks: Break sponsorships include signage at each of the
•B
• 2 customer full conference passes break stations throughout the conference.
ustom code for 20% off full conference passes
•C
(unlimited uses)
• 2 lead scan devices
OPPORTUNITIES &
ENHANCEMENTS
ption to add additional marketing opportunities
•O
at 20% off list price
• Sponsor promo pack
Turn-key booth comes complete with back-wall graphic for your
branded artwork, storage cabinet, 43” monitor and connections,
detached sponsor branded podium, wired and wireless internet,
power, electrical drop, waste basket and daily cleaning.
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LEVEL $
20k (6 AVAILABLE)
LIVE PRESENCE ACCESS & LEADS
• 8x8 standard booth •6
total conference passes distributed as:
• Branding on all conference signage • 2 full conference passes
• 3 booth staff passes
• 1 customer full conference passes
WEB SUPPORT ustom code for 10% off full conference passes
•C
0-word company description on conference
•5 (unlimited uses)
website and app
• 1 lead scan device
• Logo and URL on conference website and app
OPPORTUNITIES &
ENHANCEMENTS
ption to add additional marketing opportunities
•O
at 10% off list price
• Sponsor promo pack
Turn-key booth comes complete with back-wall graphic for
your branded artwork, storage cabinet, 43” monitor and
connections, sponsor branded podium, wired and wireless
internet, electrical drop, waste basket and daily cleaning.
12 | AUGUST 27-29, 2019 | The Grand America Hotel • S LC , U TEXHIBITOR
LEVEL $
10k (12 AVAILABLE)
LIVE PRESENCE ACCESS & LEADS
• 5x5 kiosk • 4 total conference passes distributed as:
• Branding on all conference signage • 1 full conference passes
• 2 booth staff passes
• 1 customer full conference passes
WEB SUPPORT • Custom code for 20% off full conference
0-word company description on conference
•3 passes (unlimited uses)
website and app
• 1 lead scan device
• Logo and URL on conference website and app
OPPORTUNITIES &
ENHANCEMENTS
• Sponsor promo pack
Turn-key kiosk comes complete with back-wall graphic for
your branded artwork, storage cabinet, 32” monitor and
connections, wired and wireless internet, electrical drop,
waste basket and daily cleaning.
13 | AUGUST 27-29, 2019 | The Grand America Hotel • S LC , U TADDITIONAL
MARKETING
OPPORTUNITIES
PRIVATE MEETING ROOM RENTAL - Meet with POST-EVENT WEBINAR - After the conference is
customers and prospects any time during the conference over, establish your company as a thought leader by
with your private meeting space. Your space will include co-hosting a webinar with Pluralsight. Webinar attendance
a conference table and six chairs. Additional amenities is NOT guaranteed, but averages above 500 registrants.
(monitors, food, beverages, etc.) can be provided at an Sponsorship includes: contribution of a speaker, logo
additional cost. in promotion, suggestion of topics and content, and
registration list after webinar.
WATER STATION - Keep attendees hydrated
by sponsoring the fill stations located throughout GENERAL SESSION SEAT COVER AD - You provide
the conference. the seat covers and we’ll place them on the seat backs
for the general session for all to see for the duration of
the conference.
ATTENDEE BAG INSERT - Be among the first to
advertise to Pluralsight LIVE attendees. You can include
one piece of promotional material to be included in every BREAKOUT SEAT COVER AD - You provide the seat
attendee bag. Examples include a brochure, flyer (up to covers and we’ll place them on the seat backs in one
8.5”x11”) or small promotional item. Pluralsight will need of the breakout rooms for all to see for the duration
to approve your item before the conference. of the conference.
PUSH NOTIFICATION - Over 90% of LIVE attendees use HOTEL ROOM DROP - We’ll drop your item,
the conference app, and you can reach every single one of announcement or marketing materials in each room of
them. Send a notification pushing people to your booth, a registered attendee before the start of the conference.
speaking session or website at just the right time.
GENERAL SESSION SEAT DROP - You provide the
PRIVATE DINNER EVENT - Host a private dinner at branded item and we’ll place them on each chair before
the Grand America Hotel for up to 30 attendees. the general session. Gift item only.
Pluralsight will help you identify potential attendees
and send invitations.
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LEVEL & A LA CARTE SELECTIONS
SPONSORSHIP LEVEL (CHECK ONE)
Premier Sponsorship -$200,000 Bronze Sponsorship - $20,000
Platinum Sponsorship -$85,000 Exhibitor Sponsorship - $10,000
Gold Sponsorship - $60,000 Custom Sponsorship - TBD
Silver Sponsorship - $35,000
ADDITIONAL MARKETING OPPORTUNITIES (CHECK ALL THAT APPLY)
Attendee bag insert - $5,000 General session seat cover ad -$25,000
Push notification - $10,000 Breakout session seat cover ad - $12,500
Private dinner event - $20,000 Hotel room drop - $25,000
Post event webinar - $15,000 Attendee bag insert $5,000
General session seat drop - $10,000
CUSTOM SPONSORSHIP NOTES
Company Name:
Sponsorship Price:
15 | AUGUST 27-29, 2019 | The Grand America Hotel • S LC , U TCONTACT
INFORMATION
COMPANY INFORMATION
COMPANY NAME:______________________________________________________________________________________
ADDRESS:__________________________ CITY:_________________________ STATE:_______________ZIP:_____________
BILLING CONTACT INFO
NAME:___________________________________ EMAIL:___________________________________ PHONE: __________________________
BILLING ADDRESS:________________________CITY:_____________________________________ STATE:_________ZIP:_______________
PURCHASE ORDER? YES / NO PREFERRED PAYMENT METHOD: CHECK / WIRE / CREDIT CARD
LOGISTICS CONTACT
PRIMARY LOGISTICS
CONTACT NAME:__________________________________ EMAIL:___________________________________PHONE: __________________
SECONDARY LOGISTICS
CONTACT NAME:__________________________________ EMAIL:___________________________________PHONE:___________________
By signing below, I certify that I am authorized to sign on behalf of the Company named above and, if selected as a Sponsor of the Event,
I agree to all the terms and conditions in the Pluralsight LIVE Sponsor Agreement on behalf of the Company.
SIGNATURE:______________________________________________ NAME (PLEASE PRINT):______________________________________
COMPANY NAME:_________________________________________ TITLE:_____________________________________________________
DATE:___________________________________________________ EMAIL:____________________________________________________
Please submit completed sponsorship application to keith-raab@pluralsight.com
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AGREEMENT
The entity named above (the “Applicant”) in the Sponsorship Application (the “Application”) acknowledges receipt of the Prospectus, which is incorporated
by reference into this Agreement. Applicant agrees that submission of the Application constitutes a request to be considered for sponsorship (“Sponsorship”)
and that Pluralsight is under no obligation to select the Applicant for a Sponsorship. In the event that Pluralsight, LLC (“Pluralsight”) selects your Application,
the Applicant becomes a Sponsor. This Pluralsight Live Sponsor Agreement (“Agreement”) sets forth the terms and conditions governing Sponsor’s
participation in Pluralsight Live 2017 (the “Event”). The Event sponsorship prospectus (“Prospectus”) sets forth Sponsorship Levels and Additional Marketing
Opportunities (“AMOs”). This Agreement will govern the relationship between Pluralsight and the Sponsor, effective as of the date Pluralsight notifies
Sponsor that the Application has been received (“Effective Date”). Notification will occur via email.
Admission to the Event is by badge only. It is stipulated that each Sponsor subscribe to the following stipulations and that his or her representatives
will comply:
1. EVENT LOCATION AND TIME
The Event is scheduled for the location, date, and time as set forth in the Prospectus. Sponsor acknowledges that Pluralsight reserves the right to make
modifications to the location, date, time, and logistics of the Event without penalty to Pluralsight. Pluralsight will notify Sponsor of any changes as soon
as possible. Scheduling changes are not considered a breach of this Agreement, though Sponsor may elect to cancel its Sponsorship of the Event upon
notification of said scheduling change. In the event of cancellation by Sponsor due to a scheduling change by Pluralsight, Sponsor is not entitled to a refund
of any pre-paid fees. Logistics regarding load-in, set up, breakdown, and load-out will be communicated by Pluralsight to Sponsor prior to the Event.
2. USE OF EXHIBIT SPACE
The aisles, passageways and overhead spaces remain strictly under control of Pluralsight and no signs, decorations, banners, etc., will be permitted on
them except by special permission of Pluralsight. Exhibits shall be so installed that they will in no case project from the background beyond 42” so view of
neighboring exhibits is not obstructed. All exhibiting materials must be contained within the assigned booth space. Projectors and all other apparatus must
conform to local Fire and Center regulations. Presentations must be so arranged that aisles are not blocked. Sponsor agrees to adhere to any additional
guidelines provided by the exhibition hall (the “Venue”).
3. IMPROVEMENTS
All structural work such as shelving, standards, display racks, spotlights, signs, etc., must be approved. All decorations must be flame-proofed and subjected
to inspection by the local Fire Department. No flammable fluids or substances may be used or displayed.
4. SUBLETTING OF SPACE
The space contracted for is to be used solely for the Sponsor whose name appears on the contract, and it is agreed that the Sponsor will not (i) sublet or
assign any portion of his space or (ii) request badges for persons not employed by the Sponsor.
5. LICENSE FOR USE OF INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY
The parties grant a limited license to use the other party’s trademarks, logo, trade names, or slogans in connection with promoting and marketing for the
Event, as well as in connection with the fulfillment of each party’s duties under this Agreement.
6. TERM
The term of this Agreement will commence on the Effective Date and terminate upon fulfillment of all obligations of the parties hereunder.
7. CANCELLATION BY SPONSOR
Sponsors desiring to cancel this Agreement may only do so by giving notice in writing to Pluralsight with evidence of receipt. All booth deposits, exhibit fees
and paid promotional fees will be subject to a 50% refund prior to sixty (60) days prior to the first day of the Event. Written notice of cancellation received
after sixty (60) days prior to the first day of the Event will result in 100% of all booth fees, exhibit fees and promotional opportunity fees to be forfeited
by the Sponsor. Please note that the marketing of the promotional opportunities will cease on the date of cancellation. This amount is considered to be
liquidated and agreed upon damages, for the injuries Pluralsight will suffer as a result of the Sponsor’s cancellation. This provision for liquidated and agreed
upon damages is a bona fide provision and not a penalty. The parties understand that the withdrawal of the space reserved from the availability at a time
when other parties would be interested in applying for it, will cause Pluralsight to sustain damages. In this situation, Pluralsight’s damages will be substantial,
but they will not be a capable to determine with mathematical precision. Therefore, the provisions for liquidated and agreed upon damages have been
incorporated into this Agreement as a valid pre-estimate of these damages.
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AGREEMENT
8. CANCELLATION OR TERMINATION BY PLURALSIGHT
Pluralsight reserves the right to cancel the Event, or any portion thereof, for any reason and at any time, upon written notice to Sponsor. Pluralsight may also
immediately terminate this Agreement, in whole or in part, with or without cause, upon written notice to Sponsor. In the case of cancellation or termination,
notice will be sent to the email address listed in the Application for the primary logistics contact. Upon cancellation or termination of this Agreement by
Pluralsight for cause, including, without limitation, Sponsor’s breach of this Agreement, Pluralsight will not refund any of the Sponsorship Fee. In the event of
failure or inability to fulfill this contract, or to furnish space due to war, fire, strikes, authority of the law, or act of God, Pluralsight agrees to return to Sponsor
all deposits or other monies paid hereunder, and thereupon this agreement shall be deemed cancelled by mutual consent and Pluralsight shall be relieved
from all responsibilities thereafter.
9. CANVASSING
Advertising materials or signs of firms other than those that have engaged space are prohibited. Canvassing or conferences, except by exhibiting firms, are
prohibited. Canvassing outside of the booth is forbidden. Sponsors are not permitted to allow use of their space or facilities by any person other than the
exhibiting firm.
10. EARLY DEPARTURE
Early departure from the Event is not permitted. In the event that Sponsor does leave early, Pluralsight reserves the right to assess a penalty, either in the
form of a monetary penalty pursuant to Section 14 below or denial of applications for future trade shows.
11. ADMISSION TO TRADE SHOW AREA
Only Sponsors, Staff and approved Guests will be permitted in the Event area. No children under 16 years of age will be admitted to the exhibit area floor.
The foregoing rules have been formulated for the best interest of Sponsors. The cooperation of our patrons is requested. All points not covered herein are
subject to settlement by Pluralsight.
12. SPACE ASSIGNMENT
If received by Pluralsight by the early space allocation date of July 1, 2017, all contracts will be assigned based on the date the contract is received and
payment of the appropriate fees. Contracts not received by the July 1, 2017 deadline will be placed in date-received order and assigned after the initial
space assignment.
13. PAYMENTS
For Sponsorships, a deposit of 50% of the total amount due is due within ten (10) business days after being notified of selection as a Sponsor, and all charges
are due in full in sixty (60) days prior to the start date of the Event. For AMOs, payment in full is due within ten (10) days after confirmation of awarded
opportunity. No refunds will be made after sixty (60) days prior to the start date of the Event. Please e-mail your contract and payment information to rod.
dahl@pluralsight.com.
14. VIOLATION OF RULES
Conduct deemed to be unethical by Pluralsight or an infraction of rules on the part of the Sponsor or his representatives, or both, will subject the Sponsor or
his representative to sanctions which may be imposed by Pluralsight including, without limitation, (i) monetary penalties not to exceed five thousand dollars
USD ($5,000), (ii) denial of Sponsor’s right to exhibit at future trade shows, and/or dismissal from the exhibit hall, in which event it is agreed that no refund
will be made by Pluralsight and further that no demand for redress will be made by the Sponsor or his representatives.
15. SECURITY AND INSURANCE
The Sponsor agrees to make no claim for any reason whatsoever against Pluralsight or the Venue for loss, theft, damage or destruction of goods; nor for any
injury to himself or his employees while in the exhibit quarters; nor for any damage of any nature or character, including any damage to his business by reason
of the failure to provide space for the exhibit, or the removal of the exhibit; nor for any action of any nature of the exhibit management, or its employees or
agents; nor for failure to hold the show as scheduled. Pluralsight will endeavor to protect Sponsor’s materials by providing security during the closed hours
of exhibits. Sponsors are urged to insure their property against fire and theft. Cartons containing valuables should not indicate contents from the outside.
16. INDEPENDENT CONTRACTOR RELATIONSHIP
Sponsor will be acting as an independent contractor of Pluralsight while participating in the Event. Nothing in this Agreement will be deemed to create
an employment relationship, partnership or joint venture between Sponsor and Pluralsight, and Sponsor will not hold itself out as a member, employee or
agent of Pluralsight.
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AGREEMENT
17. ASSIGNMENT
Pluralsight may assign or delegate its responsibilities under this Agreement without limitation and in its sole discretion. Sponsor may not assign
or delegate its responsibilities under this Agreement to any person or entity, except for wholly-owned subsidiaries of Sponsor, without Pluralsight’s
written permission.
18. LIABILITY
Space is leased with the understanding that Pluralsight and the Venue will act for the Sponsor and his representatives only in the capacity of agent, and not
as principal, and that neither the Venue nor Pluralsight assume any liability whatsoever for damages for any act of omission or commission in connection with
said agency, and the Sponsor and his representatives hereby hold harmless Pluralsight and the Venue from any and all liabilities for loss arising from any cause.
Sponsors or their agents shall not injure or deface walls, floors or carpets of the building, the booths or the equipment of the booths. Sponsors are forbidden
to drive tacks, nails or screws into the walls or woodwork. When such damage appears, the Sponsor is liable to the owner of the property so damaged.
19. GENERAL
This is the entire agreement relating to Sponsor’s participation in the Event, and supersedes any and all prior agreements, representations and understandings
regarding the Event. This agreement may be amended, changed or waived only by a written instrument signed by Pluralsight and Sponsor. Any action, claim
or proceeding under this Agreement will be commenced only in the courts of the State of Utah, in Salt Lake County or in the United States District Court for
the District of Utah.
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