25 - 27 October
Barcelona, Spain

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The eChallenges series is one of the most prestigious international conferences in the IST research calendar. eChallenges attracts over 600 delegates and speakers from commercial, government and research organisations from over 46 countries around the world.

Confirmed sponsors for eChallenges e-2006 include the Generalitat de Catalunya, Ajuntament de Barcelona and Hewlett-Packard Europe. eChallenges e-2006 is also supported by the European Commission.

IEEE is a Technical Co-sponsor of eChallenges e-2006. Support has been secured from IEEE Region 8 (Europe, Middle East, Africa), IEEE Spain Section, IEEE Spain Computer Chapter, IEEE Spain Signal Processing & Communications Joint Chapter, IEEE UKRI Computer Chapter and IEEE Control & Communication (Ireland) Joint Chapter.

Previous sponsors include the European Commission, Municipality of Bologna, City of Vienna, Austrian Federal Ministry of Transport, Innovation & Technology, Austrian Federal Ministry of Economic Affairs & Employment, Slovenian Ministry of Higher Education, Science & Technology, Alcatel, Hewlett-Packard, IBM and Telekom Austria.

We are delighted to be able to offer three sponsorship levels at e-2006 to raise the international profile of your organisation within the international IST research community - Diamond, Platinum & Gold. Each sponsorship package offers sponsors different levels of visibility at the event and benefits. All sponsors are acknowledged in the conference documentation and on the eChallenges portal. Further acknowledgement and benefits are associated with each sponsorship package as outlined below. The organisers will be happy to discuss custom sponsorship packages on request.

eChallenges e-2006 Diamond Sponsorship

Diamond sponsors may choose to sponsor one of the remaining attractive items:

   
Option 1 Official Sponsor of eChallenges e-2006 Networking Reception (Reserved)
Option 2 Official Sponsor of eChallenges e-2006 International Exhibition
Option 3 Official Sponsor of eChallenges e-2006 Conference Proceedings Book

Benefits eChallenges e-2006 Diamond Sponsorship
Plenary Speaker Opportunity to nominate a thematically relevant keynote plenary presenter for inclusion in the conference programme
Workshop Opportunity to organise a workshop showcasing relevant case studies/activities, content focus to be agreed in advance with Conference Chair
Exhibition Prime Location FREE exhibition booth, 2 m x 1 m
Visibility on eChallenges portal Logo (with organisation hyperlink), 500 word organisation profile provided by sponsor
Visibility on conference bags Logo of sponsor inserted on conference bags, distributed to delegates upon registration
Visibility at the event Logo & banners (to be supplied by sponsor) in relevant areas of the conference (Option 1 & 2); Logo & description profile on compliments card (provided by sponsor) inserted in the proceedings distributed to all registered delegates (Option 3)
Visibility in the event programme Logo in the sponsorship section of the Advance programme, subject to receipt prior to print deadline.
Visibility in event documentation 16 page brochure supplied by sponsor, inserted in conference bags with all official event documentation (subject to receipt by agreed deadline)
Complementary registrations 12 FREE registrations including participation to the social events organised by the eChallenges consortium, (excluding those organised by 3rd parties).

eChallenges e-2006 Platinum Sponsorship

Platinum sponsors may choose to sponsor one of the following attractive items:

   
Option 1 Official Sponsor of eChallenges e-2006 Networking Lunch on Day 1
Option 2 Official Sponsor of eChallenges e-2006 Networking Lunch on Day 2
Option 3 Official Sponsor of eChallenges e-2006 Networking Lunch on Day 3

Benefits eChallenges e-2006 Platinum Sponsorship
Workshop Opportunity to organise a workshop showcasing relevant case studies/activities, content focus to be agreed in advance with Conference Chair
Exhibition FREE Exhibition booth, 2 m x 1 m
Visibility on eChallenges portal Logo (with organisation hyperlink), 250 word organisation profile to be provided by sponsor
Visibility on conference bags Logo of sponsor inserted on conference bags, distributed to delegates upon registration
Visibility at the event Logo & banners (to be supplied by sponsor) to be displayed on relevant day(s) in the networking areas in relation to sponsorship of lunches (Option 1, 2 & 3)
Visibility in the event programme Logo in the sponsorship section of the Advance programme, subject to receipt prior to print deadline.
Visibility in event documentation 8 page brochure, supplied by sponsor, may be inserted in the conference bags with all official event documentation
Complementary registrations 9 FREE registrations including participation to all the social events organised by the eChallenges consortium, (excluding those organised by 3rd parties)

eChallenges e-2006 Gold Sponsorship

Gold sponsors may choose to sponsor one of the following attractive items:

   
Option 1 Official Sponsor of eChallenges e-2006 Conference Proceedings on CD-ROM
Option 2 Official Sponsor of eChallenges e-2006 Wireless Network for Cyber Café and Networking Areas
Option 3 Official Sponsor of eChallenges e-2006 morning and afternoon coffee breaks on Day 1
Option 4 Official Sponsor of eChallenges e-2006 morning and afternoon coffee breaks on Day 2

Benefits eChallenges e-2006 Gold Sponsorship
Exhibition FREE Poster Space 1m x 1m
Visibility on eChallenges portal Logo (with organisation hyperlink), 100 word organisation profile to be provided by sponsor
Visibility at the event Logo on paper cover of CD ROM distributed to all delegates (Option 1); Banner (to be supplied by sponsor) displayed in Cyber Café (Option 2) or displayed in Networking area (Option 3 or 4)
Visibility in the event programme Logo in the sponsorship section of the Advance programme, subject to receipt prior to print deadline.
Visibility in event documentation 4 page brochure, supplied by sponsor, may be inserted in the conference bags with all official event documentation
Complementary registrations 6 FREE registrations including participation to all the social events organised by the eChallenges consortium, (excluding those organised by 3rd parties)

Sponsorship applications are considered on a first come, first served basis. For further information on sponsorship or exhibitor opportunities, please contact the conference organisers:

Paul Cunningham

IIMC International Information Management Corporation Ltd

Tel: +353-1-8170607

email: secretariat@eChallenges.org

Major Sponsors


HP EMEA

IBM

Bronze Sponsor
Business Software Alliance

Supported by
European Commission

EU IST Programme

Technical Co-sponsor