Sponsorship Opportunities 2024

Showcase Your Company at the Forum for the Entire CSfC Industry Value Chain

The National Security Agency’s (NSA) Commercial Solutions for Classified (CSfC) Program was established to quickly leverage the latest commercial hardware and software technologies. For commercial product vendors, component suppliers, testing labs, and trusted integrators, this program can open new market opportunities, but it can also present many challenges. Participants at every level of this industry supply chain are in the market for specialized products and services, including hardware and software technologies, professional services like engineering, consulting, engineering, testing, and integration.

A Unique Showcase

Promotion opportunities are available for leading companies offering products, technologies and services in this evolving field. It’s a unique opportunity to showcase your company to an engaged and highly responsive audience. The event features an efficient one-day in-and-out format that respects your busy schedule. Your sponsorship will help to establish your expertise and leadership within this important industry sector, and demonstrate your support for the effort to leverage our leading technologies for national security.

Broad Agency and Industry Support

The CSfC Conference receives extensive speaker support from NIST, NIAP, and the NSA—all major players in the CSfC program. The Conference brings together the entire industry value chain: Product Vendors, Component Suppliers, Commercial Testing Laboratories, Trusted Integrators, Standards Organizations, and Government Agencies.

For more information or to reserve, contact Sponsorship Programs Manager:

Kevin Bullock, Tel +1 501-222-1430, [email protected]

Sponsorship Opportunities are also available for: CMMC Day, DoDIN APL Day, Cyber Trust Mark Day.

Other

Title Sponsorships

Title Sponsorships put your branding message front and center, next to the title of the conference. Title sponsors receive exclusive branding opportunities prior to, and during the event. Title sponsors may choose from premium sponsor booths, located at the front of the hall.

Platinum Sponsor (Exclusive)

This premium package incorporates “over-conference-title” logo billing and a combination of maximum brand exposure, content input and excellent networking opportunities. Highlights include a Welcome Address during the Plenary keynote presentation and significant branding throughout the conference, including pre- and post-event. Includes:

[PRE-EVENT] Digital: Premium “over-conference-title” logo on conference home page • Top position + company logo + 200-word description on conference website Sponsor Page + Link from conference website to your website • Logo on all email collateral Print: Premium “over-conference-title” logo on all relevant hard copy collateral

[ON-SITE] Speaking: Acknowledgement during opening Plenary Keynote presentation • Opportunity to make a 10-minute Welcome Address at the opening of the event Branding: Premium “over-conference-title” logo on Welcome Signage at the Registration Area • Opportunity to hang two (2) company banners (up to 2×2 m) in the Registration and Exhibit Areas • Premium “over-conference-title” logo displayed on Stage Backdrop video • Opportunity to place two (2) one-page inserts in conference materials distributed to all attendees Print: Welcome letter in Conference Show Guide distributed to all attendees • One-page 4C Premium Inside Cover position advertisement in the Conference Program • Logo displayed on agenda adjacent to applicable Plenary session welcome • Logo and up to 200-word description in Conference Program Networking and Exhibition: One premium position Exhibit Booth • Six (6) complimentary delegate passes • Code good for 50% discount for eight (8) VIP guests • Code good for 20% discount for unlimited VIP guests

[POST-EVENT] Digital: Top position + company logo + 200-word description on archived conference website Sponsor Page • PowerPoint presentation uploaded on conference Video Archive

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Gold Sponsor (Limit 2 Sponsors)

Incorporates “under-conference-title” logo billing and a combination of extensive brand exposure and excellent networking opportunities. Includes:

[PRE-EVENT] Digital: Premium “under-conference-title” logo on conference Home Page • Title position + company logo + 200-word description on conference website Sponsor Page + Link from conference website to your website • Logo on all email collateral Print: Premium “under-conference-title” logo on all relevant hard copy collateral
[ON-SITE] Branding: Premium “under-conference-title” logo on Welcome Signage at the Registration Area • Opportunity to hang company banner (up to 2×2 m) in the Registration Area • Premium “under-conference-title” logo displayed on Stage Backdrop video • Opportunity to place one-page insert in conference materials distributed to all attendees Print: One-page BW advertisement in the Conference Program • Logo and up to 200-word description in Conference Program Networking and Exhibition: One premium position Exhibit Booth • Four (4) complimentary delegate passes • Code good for 50% discount for four (4) VIP guests • Code good for 20% discount for unlimited VIP guests
[POST-EVENT] Digital: Title position + company logo + 200-word description on archived conference website Sponsor Page • PowerPoint presentation uploaded on conference Video Archive

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Silver Sponsor (Limit 4 Sponsors)

Incorporates “under-conference-title” logo billing and extensive brand exposure and networking opportunities. Includes:

[ON-SITE] Branding: Premium “under-conference-title” logo on Welcome Signage at the Registration Area • Premium “under-conference-title” logo displayed on Stage Backdrop video • Opportunity to place one-page insert in conference materials distributed to all attendees Print: One-page BW advertisement in the Conference Program • Logo and up to 200-word description in Conference Program • Networking and Exhibition: One premium position Exhibit Booth • Two (2) complimentary delegate passes • Code good for 50% discount for two (2) VIP guests • Code good for 20% discount for unlimited VIP guests

[POST-EVENT] Digital: Title position + company logo + 200-word description on archived conference website Sponsor Page • PowerPoint presentation uploaded on conference Video Archive

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Leading Sponsorships

Leading sponsorship opportunities are a great way to make a targeted, unique, or personal marketing impression on conference participants.

Exclusive Logo Water Bottle Sponsor

It’s one of our most popular give-aways: You’ll have the opportunity to provide a water bottle branded with your company logo, to be distributed at key locations around the event. Includes:

[PRE-EVENT] Digital: Leading position + company logo + 150-word description on conference website Sponsor Page + Link from conference website to your website • Logo on all email collateral Print: Logo on all relevant hard copy collateral

[ON-SITE] Branding: Opportunity to provide a water bottle branded with your company logo, to be distributed at key locations throughout the event • Logo on Welcome Signage at the Registration Area • Logo displayed on Stage Backdrop video • Opportunity to place one-page insert in conference materials distributed to all attendees Print: One-page BW advertisement in the Conference Program • Logo and up to 150-word description in Conference Program Networking and Exhibition: One Exhibit Booth • Two (2) complimentary delegate passes • Code good for 20% discount for unlimited VIP guests

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Exclusive Conference Bag and Collateral Sponsor

With this package you gain extensive brand exposure with the entire conference delegation with your logo on the conference bag–a constant reminder of your support. Includes:

[PRE-EVENT] Digital: Leading position + company logo + 150-word description on conference website Sponsor Page + Link from conference website to your website •
Logo on all email collateral Print: Logo on all relevant hard copy collateral

[ON-SITE] Branding: Logo printed on conference bag (standard canvas bag included, upgrade options available by quote) including all ordering, graphics, shipping, and hotel handling service charges • Logo on Welcome Signage at the Registration Area • Logo displayed on Stage Backdrop video • Opportunity to place one-page insert in conference materials distributed to all attendees Print: One-page BW advertisement in the Conference Program • Logo and up to 150-word description in Conference Program Networking and Exhibition: One Exhibit Booth • Two (2) complimentary delegate passes • Code good for 20% discount for unlimited VIP guests

[POST-EVENT] Digital: Company logo + 150-word description on archived conference website Sponsor Page • PowerPoint presentation uploaded on conference Video Archive

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Exclusive Badge/Lanyard Sponsor

This striking and memorable collateral sponsorship opportunity places your logo next to the name of the conference and each attendee. Includes the opportunity to provide company-branded lanyards. Includes:

[ON-SITE] Branding: Logo on conference badges • Opportunity to supply logo lanyards • Logo on Welcome Signage at the Registration Area • Logo displayed on Stage Backdrop video • Opportunity to place one-page insert in conference materials distributed to all attendees Print: One-page BW advertisement in the Conference Program • Logo and up to 150-word description in Conference Program • Networking and Exhibition: One Exhibit Booth • Two (2) complimentary delegate passes • Code good for 20% discount for unlimited VIP guests

[POST-EVENT] Digital: Company logo + 150-word description on archived conference website Sponsor Page • PowerPoint presentation uploaded on conference Video Archive

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Evening Reception Host Sponsor

Your sponsorship will make possible a invitation-only reception for conference attendees, an opportunity catch up with colleagues and start new conversations. Includes:

[ON-SITE] Branding: Opportunity to invite conference attendees to your reception • Opportunity to welcome Reception attendees • Sponsor table signs at Reception service • Option to offer company logo’d cups, glasses and/or napkins (sponsor provides logo’d items) • Logo on Welcome Signage at the Registration Area • Logo displayed on Stage Backdrop video • Opportunity to place one-page insert in conference materials distributed to all attendees Print: Logo next to relevant content in the Conference Program • One-page BW advertisement in the Conference Program • Logo and up to 150-word description in Conference Program • Networking and Exhibition: One Exhibit Booth • Two (2) complimentary delegate passes • Code good for 20% discount for unlimited VIP guests

[POST-EVENT] Digital: Company logo + 150-word description on archived conference website Sponsor Page • PowerPoint presentation uploaded on conference Video Archive

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Exclusive Opening Lunch Host Sponsor

Exclusive sponsor on the opening day of the conference, served to all attendees. Includes:

[ON-SITE] Branding: Opportunity to welcome Lunch attendees • Sponsor table signs at Lunch service • Option to offer company logo’d cups, glasses and/or napkins (sponsor provides logo’d items) • Logo on Welcome Signage at the Registration Area • Logo displayed on Stage Backdrop video • Opportunity to place one-page insert in conference materials distributed to all attendees Print: Logo next to relevant content in the printed Conference Program • One-page BW advertisement in the Conference Program • Logo and up to 150-word description in Conference Program Networking and Exhibition: One Exhibit Booth • Two (2) complimentary delegate passes • Code good for 20% discount for unlimited VIP guests

[POST-EVENT] Digital: Company logo + 150-word description on archived conference website Sponsor Page • PowerPoint presentation uploaded on conference Video Archive

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Exclusive Video Archive Sponsor

The conference audio archive includes high quality video recordings of all conference presentations. Sponsor will have the opportunity to brand this important post-conference site. Includes:

[ON-SITE] Branding: Logo next to relevant content in the printed Conference Program • Logo on Welcome Signage at the Registration Area • Logo displayed on Stage Backdrop video • Opportunity to place one-page insert in conference materials distributed to all attendees Print: One-page BW advertisement in the Conference Program • Logo and up to 150-word description in Conference Program Networking and Exhibition: One Exhibit Booth • One (1) complimentary delegate pass • Code good for 20% discount for unlimited VIP guests

[POST-EVENT] Digital: Sponsor “splash page” on conference audio archive with link to sponsor website • Company logo + 150-word description on archived conference website Sponsor Page • PowerPoint presentation uploaded on conference Video Archive

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Exclusive Internet Café Sponsor

Sponsorship makes internet terminals available to conference participants. Includes:

[ON-SITE] Branding: Logo on internet terminal screen savers • Logo next to relevant content in the printed Conference Program • Logo on Welcome Signage at the Registration Area • Logo displayed on Stage Backdrop video • Opportunity to place one-page insert in conference materials distributed to all attendees Print: Half-page BW advertisement in the Conference Program • Logo and up to 150-word description in Conference Program Networking and Exhibition: One (1) complimentary delegate pass • Code good for 20% discount for unlimited VIP guests

[POST-EVENT] Digital: Company logo + 150-word description on archived conference website Sponsor Page

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Exclusive Conference Mobile Phone Charging Station Sponsor

Sponsorship makes a phone charging station available to all attendees. Includes:

[PRE-EVENT] Digital: Leading position + company logo + 150-word description on conference website Sponsor Page + Link from conference website to your website • Logo on all email collateral

[ON-SITE] Branding: Logo signage by Mobile Phone Charging Station • Logo on Welcome Signage at the Registration Area • Logo displayed on Stage Backdrop video • Opportunity to place one-page insert in conference materials distributed to all attendees Print: Half-page BW advertisement in the Conference Program • Logo and up to 150-word description in Conference Program Networking and Exhibition: One (1) complimentary delegate pass • Code good for 20% discount for unlimited VIP guests

[POST-EVENT] Digital: Company logo + 150-word description on archived conference website Sponsor Page

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Exclusive Conference Break Sponsor

Exclusive sponsor for conference breaks for all days of the conference. Includes:

[ON-SITE] Branding: Sponsor table signs during breaks • Option to offer company logo’d cups, glasses and/or napkins (sponsor provides logo’d items) • Logo on Welcome Signage at the Registration Area • Logo displayed on Stage Backdrop video • Opportunity to place one-page insert in conference materials distributed to all attendees Print: Logo next to relevant content in the printed Conference Program • One-page BW advertisement in the Conference Program • Logo and up to 150-word description in Conference Program Networking and Exhibition: One Exhibit Booth • Two (2) complimentary delegate passes • Code good for 20% discount for unlimited VIP guests

[POST-EVENT] Digital: Company logo + 150-word description on archived conference website Sponsor Page • PowerPoint presentation uploaded on conference Video Archive

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Conference Track Sponsor

The track sponsor will have the opportunity to open a Morning or Afternoon Conference Track (approximately 3 hours of conference presentations), welcome attendees, introduce speakers, and moderate Q&A during the conference days. It’s a strategic opportunity for a few select industry partners to make their voice heard, demonstrating their thought leadership. Includes:

[ON-SITE] Branding: Logo on Welcome Signage at the Registration Area • Logo displayed on Stage Backdrop video • Opportunity to place one-page insert in conference materials distributed to all attendees Print: Logo next to relevant content in the printed Conference Program • Half-page BW advertisement in the Conference Program • Logo and up to 150-word description in Conference Program Networking and Exhibition: One (1) complimentary delegate pass • Code good for 20% discount for unlimited VIP guests

[POST-EVENT] Digital: Company logo + 150-word description on archived conference website Sponsor Page

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Exclusive WiFi Service Provider

Sponsorship makes WiFi service available to all conference attendees. Sponsor may distribute flyer with login code from exhibit space. Includes:

[ON-SITE] Branding: Branding as exclusive WiFi sponsor • Opportunity to distribute flyer with login code from your Exhibit Booth • Logo next to relevant content in the printed Conference Program • Logo on Welcome Signage at the Registration Area • Logo displayed on Stage Backdrop video • Opportunity to place one-page insert in conference materials distributed to all attendees Print: One-page BW advertisement in the Conference Program • Logo and up to 150-word description in Conference Program Networking and Exhibition: One Exhibit Booth • One (1) complimentary delegate pass • Code good for 20% discount for unlimited VIP guests

[POST-EVENT] Digital: Company logo + 150-word description on archived conference website Sponsor Page

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Exclusive Opening Night Dine-Around Host Sponsor

The Opening Night Dine-Around is an opportunity for conference attendees to go out with colleagues for a fun night of dinner on the town, featuring the best of the local restaurant scene. Restaurant sign-up options are made available to attendees when they register and when they arrive on site. On the first conference evening, attendees will meet at the Registration Area. From there, they will depart in groups to go to their chosen restaurant. Includes:

[PRE-EVENT] Digital: Leading position + company logo + 150-word description on conference website Sponsor Page + Link from conference website to your website • Logo on all email collateral

[ON-SITE] Branding: Opportunity to suggest restaurants for Dine-Around • Opportunity to host a special group of invitees on a “by invitation” basis •
Opportunity to address Dine-Around participants • Logo on Welcome Signage at the Registration Area • Logo displayed on Stage Backdrop video • Opportunity to place one-page insert in conference materials distributed to all attendees Print: Logo next to relevant content in the printed Conference Program • Half-page BW advertisement in the Conference Program • Logo and up to 150-word description in Conference Program Networking and Exhibition: One (1) complimentary delegate pass • Code good for 20% discount for unlimited VIP guests

[POST-EVENT] Digital: Company logo + 150-word description on archived conference website Sponsor Page

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Exhibiting Opportunities

Establish your presence at CSfC. Your booth puts you in front of attendees, so they know where to find you and can make contact.

Exhibit Booth Space

Your exhibit space establishes your presence at the industry’s leading annual event. It enables attendees to discover and connect with you, and it communicates your support for the community to all participants. All breaks, lunches, and hospitality events are held in the exhibit hall. Includes:

[PRE-EVENT] Digital: Company logo + 150-word description on conference website Sponsor Page + Link from conference website to your website

[ON-SITE] Print: Logo and up to 150-word description in Conference Program Networking and Exhibition: Table-top Exhibit Booth space provided with 5’ x 30” (~2M x 1M) table, chair, and company ID sign • One (1) complimentary delegate pass • Code good for 20% discount for unlimited VIP guests

[POST-EVENT] Digital: Company logo + 150-word description on archived conference website Sponsor Page

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2-Day Exhibit Booth Space

Includes all benefits above for both CSfC Conference, and CMMC Day, Monday-Tuesday, May 6-7, 2024.

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Private Meeting Area (Four Available)

[ON-SITE] Private meeting area for up to four people during exhibit hours, with table and four chairs • Includes one (1) conference pass

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Supporting Sponsorships

Supporting sponsorships help to reinforce your branding and presence at the event.

Event Sponsor

Take advantage of our most popular branding opportunities. Includes:

[PRE-EVENT] Digital: Logo on conference web site ● Inclusion in all conference promo

[ON-SITE] Sponsor sign in Registration Area ● One (1) page insert in conference handouts distributed at Registration ● 1/4 page b/w ad or sponsor message in the printed Conference Guide • Branding: Logo on plenary PowerPoint • Networking: One (1) conference pass • Code good for 20% discount for unlimited VIP guests

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Conference Single Break Host

Provide enhanced hospitality to conference attendees during one (1) morning or afternoon break. Includes:

[PRE-EVENT] Digital: Logo and 150-word description on website sponsor page • Link from conference website to your website • Logo on all email collateral • Print: Logo on all relevant hard copy collateral

[ON-SITE] Option to offer logo cups or mugs (sponsor provides) • Sponsor sign in Registration Area on designated day of break • Lead Branding: sponsor table signs during the Break service • Highlight in Conference Show Guide agenda, logo included on the Conference Sponsor Page • One-half (1/2) page B/W ad in Conference Show Guide • One insert into handout materials distributed to all attendees at the Registration Area • One (1) conference pass

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Reception Beverage Host

[PRE-EVENT] Digital: Logo on conference web site ● Inclusion in all conference promo

[ON-SITE] The Sponsor’s Exhibit Booth will be set with a selection of beverages during the Evening Welcome Reception ● Sponsorship highlighted in the printed Conference Guide ● Branding: Sponsor signage

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Hanging Banner

[ON-SITE] Opportunity to hang a company banner (up to 2×2 m) in the conference Registration Area Banner. Sponsor provides and ships the banner to the conference site.

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Conference Bag Insertion Advertising

[ON-SITE] All conference attendees receive an official welcome packet of conference materials. Includes: One (1) page insert into handout materials placed in conference bags, distributed at the Registration Area. Sponsor provides the hard copy insert.

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Program Guide Advertising

[ON-SITE] The printed Conference Guide conference program guide is distributed to all attendees and it kept as an information resource long after the conference is over. Reserve your ad space by the insertion deadline: (MONTH / DATE / YEAR )

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Advertising Specifications

Art Deadline: August 2022 Mechanical Requirements: Full Page Ad, Trim Size: 8 1⁄2” x 11” (21.6 x 27.9 cm), Live Area: 7 5/8” x 10 1⁄2” (19.4 x 26.7 cm) Half Page Ad: 8 1⁄2” x 5 1⁄2” (12.6 x 14.0 cm) Quarter Page Ad: 4 1⁄4” x 5 1⁄2” (10.8 x 14.0 cm) File Format: High-resolution PDF file required. Almost any high-resolution PDF file acceptable. Files in Adobe’s PDF format created from an Adobe application using the PDF/X-1a:2001 specification preferred. Typically, PDF files are created from Postscript files utilizing Adobe Acrobat Distiller, but PDF’s created from InDesign will work as well. Line Screen, Binding: 133 for 4/c ads, 280% maximum density, 120 for B&W and 2/c ads, 180% maximum density. Saddlestitch. File Submission Instructions: Email preferred. Send to [email protected]. Files received will be confirmed. To mail, send memory device to Cnxtd Event Media Corp., 421 Seventh Ave. #709, New York, NY 10001. To FTP: We recommend Hightail, a free online FTP service. Visit www.hightail.com for instructions. For assistance call 212-866-2169.

Exhibitor/Sponsor Terms and Conditions