Industry Leaders Join 15th World Congress as Sponsors
Whether your organization is a well-known industry leader or an emerging one, the 15th World Congress sponsorships place your company in the forefront of this dynamic industry.  The following organizations are reaping the benefits and enjoying the recognition of their support of the 15th World Congress and the added value of the 2008 Annual Meeting:

• Diamond Level: Connexis, Mercedes-Benz, Telvent, Verizon in collaboration with Alcatel-Lucent, Volkswagen
• Gold Level: Nissan, Toyota
• Silver: Quixote
• Friends of ITS Level: Cisco Systems, Daktronics, Econolite, Houston Transtar, Kostal, MG Squared, Southwest Research Institute, Telegra
• Offical Media Sponsor: ITS International

We offer a tiered sponsorship structure to fit just about any marketing budget. We encourage you to take advantage of one of the remaining sponsorship platforms to ensure the maximum exposure and return on investment for your company by contacting Edgar Martinez at This e-mail address is being protected from spam bots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it or 800-374-8472 ext. 4223.
 

Profit from sponsorship by:

• Receiving worldwide recognition as an active industry leader before, during and after the World Congress & Annual Meeting
• Increasing traffic to your exhibit
• Networking with key delegates and industry experts in untapped, valuable global target markets
• Co-branding your presence alongside the event logo – a mark of distinction
• Showing your support for the ITS industry at its largest conference and exposition
• Differentiating yourself from the competition

Maximize your exposure with these benefits:

• Prominent display of logo in pre-event promotional materials
• Multimedia recognition on-site
• Sponsor recognition boards on-site
• Web recognition and links to your Web site
• Use of the event sponsor logo for your own pre-event promotions
• VIP facilities available to sponsors on-site in New York
• Complimentary World Congress registrations
• Complimentary tickets to social events

…and more!  Contact us for a comprehensive list of benefits.

Sponsorship Sales:
Edgar Martinez
Director of Business Development
ITS America
Phone: 800-374-8472 ext. 4223
Fax: 202-484-3483
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Sponsorship Levels and Opportunities

Diamond ($100,000)

• VIP Registration Area/Lounge/Office – Saturday, November 15, 2008 to Thursday, November 20, 2008
• VIP Limousine Service – Friday, November 14, 2008 to Friday, November 21, 2008
• Opening Plenary Session – Monday, November 17, 2008
• Second Day Plenary Session – Tuesday, November 18, 2008
• Closing Plenary Session – Thursday, November 20, 2008
• VII Demonstration Shuttle Bus Sponsor – Sunday, November 16, 2008 to Thursday, November 20, 2008
• Congress Bag

Gold ($75,000)

• Internet Café
• Annual Best of ITS Awards & Student Essay Competition (breakfast/luncheon/dinner TBD)
• Technical Tours Shuttle Bus Sponsor – Monday, November 17, 2008 to Thursday, November 20, 2008
• Welcome Reception in the Exhibit Hall – Monday, November 17, 2008
• Name Badge Holders
• Congress Highlights Video

Silver ($50,000)

• Speaker Ready Room
• Media Room
• Program Tracks ($50K each)
• Opening Ceremony Reception – Sunday, November 16, 2008
• Opening Plenary Continental Breakfast – Monday, November 17, 2008
• Luncheon in the Exhibit Hall – Monday, November 17 , 2008
• Luncheon in the Exhibit Hall – Tuesday, November 18, 2008
• Luncheon in the Exhibit Hall – Wednesday, November 19, 2008
• Luncheon in the Exhibit Hall – Thursday, November 20, 2008

Bronze ($25,000)

• Electronic Room Keys at the Sheraton New York
• Electronic Room Keys at the Sheraton Manhattan
• Hotel Door Drop at the Sheraton New York
• Hotel Door Drop at the Sheraton Manhattan
• Congress Pens
• Congress Notepads
• CD-ROM Proceedings
• Morning Refreshment Break at the Convention Center – Tuesday, November 18, 2008
• Morning Refreshment Break at the Convention Center – Wednesday, November 19, 2008
• Morning Refreshment Break at the Convention Center – Thursday, November 20, 2008
• Afternoon Refreshment Break in the Exhibit Hall – Monday, November 17, 2008
• Afternoon Refreshment Break in the Exhibit Hall – Tuesday, November 18, 2008
• Afternoon Refreshment Break in the Exhibit Hall – Wednesday, November 19, 2008
• Afternoon Refreshment Break in the Exhibit Hall – Thursday, November 20, 2008

Friends of ITS ($15,000)

• ITS America TV 60-Second Video Advertisement
• Congress Registration Bag Inserts (per page)
• Monday Prize Drawing in the Exhibit Hall
• Tuesday Prize Drawing in the Exhibit Hall
• Wednesday Prize Drawing in the Exhibit Hall
• Thursday Prize Drawing in the Exhibit Hall

Other Highly Valuable Sponsorship Packages – Prices Vary

• Opening Ceremony – Sunday, November 16, 2008
• Congress Gala Event – Wednesday, November 19, 2008
• VIP Dinner – Monday, November 17, 2008
• Signature Gift – Thursday, November 20, 2008