29th Annual Conference
Sponsor/Exhibitor Information
The Texas Association of Governmental IT Managers (TAGITM) annual conference represents the most significant gathering of local government information technology CIOs, CTOs and managers in Texas. The conference provides both education and networking opportunities for its members and vendors alike.
Organizations may participate at the conference as exhibitors and sponsors – see applications & descriptions for further details.
If you are an exsisiting exhibitor and need to down load the exhibitor manual from Convention Decoration Services please click here.
***At least one representative from your organization must be an associate member to participate as a sponsor/exhibitor.***
Each organization must participate at a minimum of the silver level to qualify as a sponsor. Companies may choose simply to exhibit, however if a company chooses to become a sponsor, the cost of the exhibit booth will count toward its overall sponsorship package.
Sponsor opportunities are released to prior years on a graduated basis:
November 6 – Past Sponsors Receive Invitation to Participate
December 11 – Vendor Community Receives Invitation to Participate
Sponsorships and Exhibit Space are awarded on a first-come, first-serve basis – determined by the date and time contracts are received.
Platinum Sponsor: Any sponsorship package totaling $5000 or more
- Entitles sponsor to one complimentary 10’x10’ exhibit space and two complimentary conference registrations, an additional value of $1200. (Note: the exhibit space may be exchanged for 2 additional complimentary conference registrations if preferred.)
Gold Sponsor: Any sponsorship package totaling $2500 to $4999.
- Entitles sponsor to two complimentary conference registrations, an additional value of $850.
Silver Sponsor: Any sponsorship package totaling $1250 to $2499.
- Entitles sponsor to one complimentary conference registration, an additional value of $425.
Exhibitor: Exhibit space may be secured at $800/booth. 10’X10’ booth space is available on a first come, first serve basis with a maximum of 48 booths available. (Note: booth furnishings and carpeting are not included and will be the responsibility of the exhibitor.)
- Each exhibitor can register 2 individuals to staff their booth in the exhibit hall. There is no charge for booth staff to attend but they will not have access to planned conference events including meals, receptions and hospitality.
All exhibitors/sponsors must register and pay for conference registrations not included with their selection above should they wish to attend conference events (meals, hospitality, etc.). The cost of registration is $425 prior to March 30, 2007.
Additional Benefits:
Additional Conference Registrations
Sponsors may register and pay for unlimited additional attendees at published registration rates.
Complimentary Vendor Membership
Each sponsor will receive one complementary TAGITM vendor membership per company for the fiscal year beginning October 1, 2007. Companies must sponsor at the Silver level or above to qualify for the complimentary membership.
Recognition
All sponsors will be acknowledged in the conference program for their generous support of TAGITM. Sponsors will be individually recognized during general sessions throughout the conference, and will receive special acknowledgment during the awards luncheon on Thursday.
Conference Participant List
This list of influential IT decision-makers will be made available to all sponsors. Sponsors will receive the list of current registrants in time to alert participants of special events, booth numbers, etc.
Door Prizes
Vendors may provide a door prize that will be given away in drawings at scheduled times during the conference (general sessions, meals, etc.)
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