Sponsorship Opportunities

$40,000 Diamond Package (Limited to one sponsor per meeting)

This Premium sponsorship package offers the sponsoring company exclusive brand presence at the Welcome Reception. The Diamond package includes the following benefits:

• Exclusive brand presence at the Welcome Reception
  • Reception features choice of branded signature drink cups with company logo, as well as cocktail napkins with company logo and Community Meeting branded signs on tabletops with exclusive Diamond sponsor logo.
  • Four Community Meeting branded signs (created by PCI SSC) with Exclusive Diamond Sponsor logo.
  • Opportunity to give a thank you gift to all attendees (provided by sponsor and approved by PCI SSC).
  • Opportunity to provide additional signage (to be approved by PCI SSC) for display.
  • Option to upgrade reception menu at sponsor’s expense.
  • Opportunity to address the main audience during the Welcome Reception (logistics and content to be approved by PCI SSC).
• Vendor Showcase visibility
  • Includes premier 10’x20’ space at the Vendor Showcase. Opportunity to purchase additional booth space at discounted rate of $3,500.
  • Priority selection of booth location.
• Onsite visibility
  • Six complimentary meeting registrations (registrants must meet attendance qualifications; includes two registrations for Vendor Showcase; we suggest you use one of these registrations for your marketing representative.
  • Full page advertisement (designed by sponsor) with prime placement in the program guide.
  • Banner ad in meeting Mobile App (with hyperlink to sponsor company website).
  • Opportunity to place a banner in the convention center foyer (note: sponsor will incur additional costs for production and labor).
  • Logo in prime spot on the back cover of the program guide.
  • Sponsor signage (created by PCI SSC) placed through the Vendor Showcase exhibit hall.
  • Logo included on the pre- session and intermission hold slides.
  • Opportunity to include a 1-page piece of printed collateral in the attendance Welcome Kit.
  • Opportunity to include one specialty giveaway (provided by sponsor and approved by PCI SSC) in attendee Welcome Kit.
  • Logo recognition in scrolling banner ad in meeting mobile app.
  •  Recognition by PCI SSC in two tweets on Twitter each day of the Community Meeting (4 total.)
  • Mobile App push alert to attend the Welcome Reception
• Pre- event visibility
  • Logo displayed as Diamond sponsor on Community Meeting HTML emails, including hyperlink to sponsor’s website.
  • Recognition on the meeting website with hyperlink to the sponsor’s website.
  • (3) Customized emails distributed by PCI SSC to all registered companies of sponsor’s choice. (Context and graphics provided by sponsor and approved by PCI SSC. Distribution date approved by PCI SSC.)
  • Recognition by PCI SSC in two tweets on Twitter leading up to the Community Meeting.
  • Recognition as the sponsor in a webcast to the PO Community of a PCI presentation given by a PCI chosen expert leading up to the Community Meeting.

Platinum Package (Limited to one sponsor per meeting)

$30,000

This premium package includes an exclusive sponsorship of the Networking Reception held in the Vendor Showcase exhibit hall. The platinum package includes the following benefits:

• Exclusive Sponsor at the Networking Reception
  • Reception features choice of branded signature cocktail cups with company logo, as well as cocktail napkins with company logo and Community Meeting branded signs on tabletops with exclusive platinum sponsor logos.
  • Two Community Meeting branded signs (provided by PCI SSC) with exclusive platinum sponsor logos.
  • Opportunity to give a thank you gift to all attendees at the Networking Reception (all production and presentation costs are responsibility of sponsor).
  • Opportunity to provide additional signage (to be approved by PCI SSC) for display.
  • Option to upgrade reception menu at sponsor’s expense.
  • Opportunity to address the main audience at the Networking Reception (logistics and content to be determined by PCI SSC).
• Vendor Showcase visibility
  • 10’x10 space at the Vendor Showcase. Opportunity to purchase additional booth space at discounted rate of $3,500.
  • Priority selection of booth location.
• On-site visibility
  • Five complimentary meeting registrations (registrants must meet attendance qualifications; includes two registrations for Vendor Showcase; we suggest you use one of these registrations for your marketing representative if possible.)
  • Full page advertisement (designed by sponsor) with preferred placement in the program guide.
  • Logo recognition on the back of the cover of the program guide.
  • Sponsor signage (created by PCI SSC) through the Vendor Showcase exhibition hall.
  • Logo included on the pre-session and intermission hold slides.
  • Opportunity to include a 1-page piece of printed collateral in the attendee Welcome Kit.
  • Opportunity to include one specialty giveaway (to be provided by sponsor and approved by PCI SSC) in the attendee Welcome Kit.
  • Logo recognition in scrolling banner ad in meeting mobile app.
  • Company recognition in one  tweet  on Twitter two days of  the Community Meeting (2 total)
  • Mobile App push alert to attend the Networking Reception
• Pre- event visibility
  • Logo displayed as Platinum sponsor on Community Meeting HTML emails, including hyperlink to the sponsor’s website.
  • Recognition on the meeting website with hyperlink to sponsor’s website.
  • (1) Customized emails distributed by PCI SSC to all registered companies of the sponsor’s choice. (Context and graphics provided by sponsor and approved by PCI SSC. Distribution dates approved by PCI SSC.)
  • Recognition in one tweet on Twitter leading up to the Community Meeting (sponsors choice of day).

Gold Package (Limited to two sponsors per meeting)

$20,000

The Gold Package includes being an exclusive sponsor to a Networking Lunch for one day. The Gold Package includes the following benefits:

• Exclusive Sponsor of Networking Lunch
  • Two Community Meeting branded signs (provided by PCI SSC) with Networking Lunch sponsor logo to be placed near catering tables during sponsored lunch.
  • Opportunity to distribute collateral at each lunch table (to be provided by sponsor and approved & distributed by PCI SSC).
  • Opportunity to provide additional signage (to be approved by PCI) for display during the sponsored lunch.
• Vendor Showcase visibility
  • Priority selection of 10’x10’ space in Vendor Showcase (booth not included)
  • Booth available at a discounted rate of $3,500.
• On-site visibility
  • Three complimentary meeting registrations (registrants must meet attendance qualifications).
  • Half page ad in the meeting program guide.
  • Logo recognition on the back cover of the program guide.
  • Sponsor signage (provided by PCI SSC) throughout the Vendor Showcase exhibit hall.
  • Logo included on the pre-session and intermission hold slides.
  • Opportunity to include a 1-page piece of printed collateral in the attendee Welcome Kit.
  • Logo recognition in the meeting app.
  • Mobile App push alert to attend the Networking Lunch
• Pre-event visibility
  • Logo displayed as Gold Sponsor on Community Meeting HTML emails, including hyperlink to the sponsor’s website.
  • Recognition on the meeting website with a hyperlink to the sponsor’s website.
  • (1) Customized email distributed by PCI SSC to all registered companies of the sponsor’s choice. Context and graphics provided by sponsor and approved by PCI SSC. Distribution date approved by PCI SSC.
  • Recognition in one tweet on Twitter leading up to the Community Meeting (sponsors choice of day).

Silver Package (Limited to two sponsors per meeting)

$15,000

The Silver Package includes being an exclusive sponsor of a Networking Breakfast for one day held in the Vendor Showcase exhibit hall. The Silver Package includes the following benefits:

• Exclusive Sponsor at Networking Breakfast
  • Two Community Meeting branded signs (provided by PCI SSC) with Networking Breakfast sponsor logo to be placed in the Vendor Showcase Exhibit Hall during the Networking Breakfast.
  • Opportunity to distribute collateral at each breakfast table (to be provided by sponsor and approved by PCI SSC) during the sponsored breakfast.
  • Opportunity to provide additional signage (to be approved by PCI SSC) for display during the sponsored breakfast.
• Vendor Showcase visibility
  • Priority selection of 10’x10 space at Vendor Showcase (booth not included).
  • Booth available at a discounted rate of $3,500.
• On-site visibility
  • Two complimentary meeting registrations (registrants must meet attendance qualifications).
  • Quarter page ad in the meeting program guide.
  • Logo recognition on the back cover of the program guide.
  • Sponsor signage (provided by PCI SSC) throughout the Vendor Showcase Exhibit Hall.
  • Logo included on the pre-session and intermission hold slides.
  • Opportunity to include 1-page piece of printed collateral in the attendee Welcome Kit.
  • Logo recognition in the meeting mobile app.
• Pre- event visibility
• Logo displayed as Silver Sponsor on Community Meeting HTML emails, including hyperlink to sponsor’s website.
• Recognition on the meeting website with hyperlink to the sponsor’s website.

Bronze Package (Limited to two sponsors per meeting)

$10,000

The Bronze Package offers sponsorship of the Networking breaks on one day, held in the Vendor Showcase Exhibit Hall. The Bronze package includes the following benefits:

• Sponsor of Networking Breaks
  • Two Community Meeting branded signs (provided by PCI SSC) with Bronze sponsor logo to be displayed during sponsored breaks on one day.
  • Opportunity to provide additional signage (to be approved by PCI SSC) for display during the sponsored breaks on one day.
• Vendor Showcase visibility
  • Priority selection of booth location (booth not included)
  • Booth available at a discounted rate of $3,500.
• On-site visibility
  • One complimentary meeting registration (registrants must meet attendance qualifications.
  • Logo recognition on the back cover of the program guide.
  • Sponsor signage (provided by PCI SSC) through the Vendor Showcase Exhibit Hall.
  • Logo included on the Pre-Session and intermission hold slides.
  • Opportunity to include 1-page piece of printed collateral in the attendee Welcome Kit.
  • Logo recognition in the meeting mobile app.
• Pre-event Visibility
  • Logo displayed as Bronze Sponsor on Community Meeting HTML emails, including hyperlink to sponsor’s website.
  • Recognition on the meeting website with hyperlink to the sponsor’s website.

Track Sponsor (Limited to one sponsor per meeting)

$8,000

This is a great opportunity to sponsor one of the tracks of the Community Meeting’s agenda.

This package includes the following benefits:

• On-site visibility
  • Logo recognition on the back cover of the program guide
  • Logo on event sponsorship signage (provided by PCI SSC) throughout the Vendor Showcase Exhibit Hall.
  • Logo included on the pre-session and intermission hold slides.
  • Opportunity to include a 1-page piece of printed collateral in the attendee Welcome Kit.
  • Logo recognition in the meeting mobile app.
• Pre- event visibility
  • Company name displayed as General Sponsor on Community Meeting HTML emails, including hyperlink to the sponsor’s website.
  • Recognition on the meeting website with hyperlink to the sponsor’s website.

Community Meeting Mobile App Sponsor (Limited to one sponsor per meeting)

$10,000

Become the exclusive sponsor for the 2015 Community Meeting Mobile App and connect with meeting attendees via their mobile devices with this interactive mobile app. This opportunity includes:

• Half page ad in the meeting program guide.
• Company logo and banner advertisement displayed within the app.
• Opportunity to include a 1-page piece of printed collateral in the attendee Welcome Kit.
• Recognition in the event mobile app.
• Logo recognition on the back cover of the program guide and on event sponsor signage throughout the Vendor Showcase Exhibit Hall.
• Logo included on the pre-session and intermission hold slides.
• Company name displayed as General Sponsor on Community Meeting HTML emails, including hyperlink to the sponsor’s website.
• Recognition on the meeting website with company logo and hyperlink to the sponsor’s website

Community Meeting Partner

$7,500

$3,000 for exhibiting Vendor Showcase exhibitors

Show your support for PCI Security Standards Council by becoming a Community Meeting Partner. This package includes the following benefits:

• On-site visibility
  • Logo recognition on the back cover of the program guide
  • Logo on event sponsorship signage (provided by PCI SSC) throughout the Vendor Showcase Exhibit Hall.
  • Logo included on the pre-session and intermission hold slides.
  • Opportunity to include a 1-page piece of printed collateral in the attendee Welcome Kit.
  • Logo recognition in the meeting mobile app.
• Pre- event visibility
  • Company name displayed as General Sponsor on Community Meeting HTML emails, including hyperlink to the sponsor’s website.
  • Recognition on the meeting website with company logo and hyperlink to the sponsor’s website

Welcome Kit Sponsor (Limited to one sponsor per meeting)

$7,500

Exclusive branding as the Welcome Kit sponsor with your logo appearing on a co-branded portfolio. Put your logo in the hands of every meeting attendee, and keep it there long after the meeting has concluded! This opportunity includes:

• Company logo displayed prominently on the Welcome Kit along with the PCI SSC logo (production cost paid for by PCI SSC).
• Welcome Kits will be distributed to every attendee at the Community Meeting in the attendee bag*
• Opportunity to include a 1-page piece of printed collateral in the attendee Welcome Kit.
• Logo recognition in the event mobile app.
• Company name displayed as General Sponsor on Community Meeting HTML emails, including hyperlink to the sponsor’s website.
• Recognition on the meeting website with company logo and hyperlink to the sponsor’s website
• Logo recognition on the back cover of the program guide and on event signage (provided by PCI SSC) throughout the Vendor Showcase Exhibit Hall.
• Logo included on the pre-session and intermission hold slides.

Attendee Bag Sponsor (Limited to one sponsor per meeting)

$10,000

Exclusive branding as the Attendee bag sponsor, which includes your logo on a convenient, reusable and lightweight tote. Be the first thing attendees see when they arrive at the event. This opportunity includes:

• Company logo displayed prominently on the Attendee Bag along with the PCI SSC logo (production cost paid for by PCI SSC).
• Bags will be distributed to every attendee at the Community Meeting.
• Opportunity to include a 1- page piece of printed collateral in the attendee Welcome Kit.
• Logo recognition in the meeting mobile app.
• Company name displayed as General Sponsor on Community Meeting HTML emails, including hyperlink to the sponsor’s website.
• Recognition on the meeting website with company logo and hyperlink to the sponsor’s website
• Logo recognition on the back cover of the program guide and on sponsor signage (provided by PCI SSC) throughout the Vendor Showcase Exhibit Hall.
• Logo included on the pre-session and intermission hold slides.

Lanyard Sponsor (Limited to one sponsor per meeting)

$12,000 (choose to sponsor 2 locations for $10,000 or all 3 locations for $12,000)

Be a visible presence at the Community Meetings by getting your logo on the badge holder worn by every meeting attendee throughout the event. This opportunity includes:

• Company logo imprinted on the lanyards along with the PCI SSC logo (production cost paid for by PCI SSC)
• Badges and lanyards are required to be worn at every meeting at all three Community Meetings.
• Opportunity to include a 1- page piece of printed collateral in the attendee Welcome Kit.
• Logo recognition in the meeting mobile app.
• Company name displayed as General Sponsor on Community Meeting HTML emails, including hyperlink to the sponsor’s website.
• Recognition on the meeting website with company logo and hyperlink to the sponsor’s website
• Logo recognition on the back cover of the program guide and event sponsor signage throughout the Vendor Showcase Exhibit Hall.
• Logo included on the pre-session and intermission hold slides.

Wireless Internet Sponsor (Limited to one sponsor per meeting)

$15,000

Exclusive branding as the Wireless Internet Sponsor. Sponsor each attendee’s access to an unlimited and secure wireless internet connection while at the event. This opportunity includes:

• Half page ad in the meeting program guide.
• Company message (to be approved by PCI SSC) and logo displayed on the main login page of the attendee’s internet browser at the event.
• Opportunity to include a 1-page piece of printed collateral in the attendee Welcome Kit.
• Recognition in the event mobile app.
• Company name displayed as General Sponsor on Community Meeting HTML emails, including hyperlink to the sponsor’s website.
• Recognition on the meeting website with company logo and hyperlink to the sponsor’s website
• Logo recognition on the back cover of the program guide and logo on event sponsor signage.
• Logo included on the pre-session and intermission hold slides.

Charging Station (Limited to two sponsors per meeting)

$4,000

Sponsor a laptop and mobile phone charging station at the Community Meeting.

• Sponsor’s logo will be prominently displayed on the charging station structure.
• Opportunity to display collateral at the charging station (to be approved by PCI SSC).
• Station will include electrical outlets (adapters are not provided).
• Recognition in the event mobile app.
• Company name displayed as General Sponsor on Community Meeting HTML emails, including hyperlink to the sponsor’s website.
• Recognition on the meeting website with company logo and hyperlink to the sponsor’s website
• Logo recognition on the back cover of the program guide and on sponsor signage throughout the Vendor Showcase exhibit hall.
• Logo included on the pre-session and intermission hold slides.

Notepad Sponsor (Limited to one sponsor per meeting)

$7,500

Be the exclusive Notepad Sponsor at the Community Meeting (notepads not included), by putting your logo in the hands of every attendee.

• Sponsor to provide branded notepads (to be approved by PCI SSC) to be included in the Welcome Kit presented to each attendee at registration.
• Opportunity to include a 1-page piece of printed collateral in the attendee Welcome Kit.
• Logo recognition in the event mobile app.
• Company name displayed as General Sponsor on Community Meeting HTML emails, including hyperlink to the sponsor’s website.
• Recognition on the meeting website with company logo and hyperlink to the sponsor’s website
• Logo recognition on the back cover of the program guide and on sponsor signage throughout the Vendor Showcase Exhibit Hall.
• Logo included on the pre-session and intermission hold slides.

Pen Sponsor (Limited one sponsor per meeting)

$5,000

Be exclusive pen sponsor at the Community Meetings (pens not included), by putting your logo in the hands of every attendee present.

• Sponsor to provide pens (to be approved by PCI SSC) to be included in the Welcome Kit presented to each attendee at registration.
• Opportunity to include a 1-page piece of printed collateral in the attendee Welcome Kit.
• Logo recognition in the mobile app.
• Company name displayed as General Sponsor on Community Meeting HTML emails, including hyperlink to the sponsor’s website.
• Recognition on the meeting website with company logo and hyperlink to the sponsor’s website
• Logo recognition on the back cover of the program guide and on sponsor signage (provided by PCI SSC) throughout the Vendor Showcase Exhibit Hall.
• Logo included on the pre-session and intermission hold slides.

Boarding Pass Kiosk (Limited to two sponsors per meeting)

$4,000

• Sponsor a boarding pass printing kiosk at the Community Meeting.
• Sponsor’s logo will be prominently displayed on the kiosk.
• Opportunity to display collateral at the kiosk (to be approved by PCI SSC).
• Logo recognition in the event mobile app.
• Company name displayed as General Sponsor on Community Meeting HTML emails, including hyperlink to the sponsor’s website.
• Recognition on the meeting website with company logo and hyperlink to the sponsor’s website
• Logo recognition on the back cover of the program guide and on sponsor signage (provided by PCI SSC) throughout the Vendor Showcase Exhibit Hall.
• Logo included on the pre-session and intermission hold slides.

Collateral Sponsorship

$3,000

Be a collateral sponsor today and you will be able to include 1 page-piece of collateral in our welcome kit that every attendee receives.

• Opportunity to include a 1-page piece of printed collateral in the attendee Welcome Kit
• Logo recognition in the meeting mobile app.
• Company name displayed as General Sponsor on Community Meeting HTML emails, including hyperlink to the sponsor’s website.
• Recognition on the meeting website with company logo and hyperlink to the sponsor’s website
• Logo included on the pre-session and intermission hold slides.

Vendor Showcase

$4,500 (Save $500 per exhibitor fee for each additional Community Meeting Vendor Showcase.)

Be an Exhibitor at the Vendor Showcase. Gain additional exposure for your company by exhibiting at the Vendor Showcase. As an exhibitor, your company will have the opportunity to network with potential buyers and industry leaders while maximizing display opportunities to increase awareness and recognition with your target audience. The Vendor Showcase consists of:

• Exhibitors will receive a 10’-by-10’ floor space
• Two complimentary meeting registrations (two for your organization.)
• The Vendor Showcase is a two-day event with longer hours.
• Exhibitors will be featured on the Community Meeting website, mobile phone app and printed materials on-site.

Program Guide Ads

Promote your company with an advertisement in our full size, glossy program guide. The program guide is presented to every attendee upon registration and includes all of the important information they need to make the most of their Community Meeting experience. Ad location designated on a first come first served basis.

Full page ad – $1,500

½ page ad – $500

¼ page ad – $350

Business card sized ad (1/8th page) – $150

Vendor Showcase Full Profile ad (1/8th page) – $150

Mobile App Banner Ads

Put your company in the hands of our meeting attendees in the popular meeting Mobile App. Back for its third year after a very successful premier in 2012, the Mobile App will be the most widely used method of information sharing during the 2015 Community Meetings. Take advantage of its popularity by placing your company advertisement in the Mobile App. Advertising opportunities vary in price and placement. Please contact us for additional details. Options include:

Rotating Banner ads

Ads will appear on the home screen and rotate between all ad purchasers during the specified timeslot. Available in half-day and full-day timeslots. Space is limited to four ads per timeslot.

Half day rotation* – $150 – $400

Full day rotation* – $300 – $600

*Price varies depending on day/time.

* stats available upon request

Agenda banner ads (per session price)

Ads will appear on selected agenda session detail on the microsite page. Space is limited to one advertiser per session. Price varies depending on session. $500 – $1,000

Video/Brochure hyperlinked ad

Have a brochure, video or other file you would like to share with the Community Meeting attendees? This ad allows you to hyperlink your banner ad to that file, allowing you to share more information than what will fit on a traditional mobile app banner ad. Locations vary. Prices start at $1,000