IDC IoT & BigData Conference 2017Beyond The Hype: Driving Industry Transformation

June 7th 2018, South Africa

PARTNERSHIP PROPOSAL

About the conferenceInternet of Things is becoming widespread in South Africa. Companies and organizations are using smart connected devices and solutions to increase efficiency, cut maintenance costs, improve security, automate processes, and innovate in their products and services.

IDC's IoT and BigData Conference is an opportunity for executives to explore and discuss the challenges, opportunities, and best practices as they implement IoT and BigData Projects. It is an information-sharing forum providing a networking platform for CxOs and LOB executives from leading local organizations. Attendees will engage in challenging debates and cutting edge knowledge sharing with IDC analysts and industry thought leaders regarding the opportunities that IoT and BigData provides to gain competitive advantage.

IoT in South Africa – Key verticals

CAGR: 22% CAGR: 23%

CAGR: 25% CAGR: 19%

CAGR: 21% CAGR: 17%

Inventory

Management

Supply chain

Automation

Production

Asset

Maintenance

and Diagnostics

Smart Grid

Leakage

Detection &

Demand

Monitoring

Meter

Management

Digital Signage

In-store

Products

Tracking

Fleet Monitoring Item LocationFreight

Monitoring

Fleet

Management

Energy/HVAC

Monitoring

Field Service

Technicians’

Operations

Fleet Monitoring

Safety /

Emergency

Responses

Automated

Public Transit

Asset

Surveillance &

Management

MANUFACTURING

RETAIL / WHOLESALE

TELECOM

UTILITIES

TRANSPORTATION

PUBLIC SECTOR / GOVERNMENT

Conference at a glance

Neutral Platform

• Engage with target

decision makers and

drivers of Technology

investments

• Take advantage of the

facilitated onsite peer

to peer meetings

• Build strong customer

relationships

• Develop new business

contacts

• Market your brand to

the right decision

makers and influencers

Experience

• 1 Full Day Invitation

Only Event showcasing

a comprehensive

research-based

agenda –prepared by

IDC Analysts, blended

with technology

innovations, business

and operational best-

practices

• Offers an unbeatable

mix of expert case

studies and interactive

debate

Networking

• Consists of Keynote &

Plenary Sessions,

Multiple Tracks,

Executive Breakfast

Briefing, Luncheons, 1-

1 meetings and

customized

networking

opportunities

• Meetings with peers to

discuss common

challenges and share

concrete experiences

100+ Attendees

• Attended by C Level

Executives right from

CIOs, CTOs,

• Opportunity for IT

vendor to showcase

their

products/solutions and

establish their thought

leadership

Who should attend• Creating a Successful IOT

Project

• Transforming Information

Security To Address IoT

Security Needs

• Augmented Reality

• Robotics, Quantum

Computing

• How Artificial Intelligence Is

The Key To Your IoT Project

• Ensuring Security and Data

Privacy in IoT

• Role od Smart Devices in

Smart Systems

• Working With Cloud

Vendors to Easily Work With

Vast Volumes of IoT Data

Ecosystem Stakeholders

• End-to End Solution Providers

• Systems Integrators

• Telecom Operators

• Software/Platform Developers

• Academia

• Hardware Manufacturers and

Distributors

• Vertical Technology Suppliers

• Start-Ups and Accelerators

• VC and PE Community

• Research & Development

Decision Makers

• Innovation Officers

• Heads of Digital Strategy

• Chief Technology Strategists

• Operation Directors

• Facility Managers

• Municipal and Regional

Development Strategists

• Remote Monitoring Managers

• Smart Metering Project

Managers

• CIOs

• IT Directors

• IT Infrastructure Managers

• and others…

Customer Verticals

Topics

Past Partners Past Statistics

Government &

Public Services

25%

Banking,

Finance,

Insurance

12%

Business

Services

12%

Utilities

10%

Transportation

8%

Telecommunica

tions

8%

Media

7%

Education

6%

Manufacturing

6%

Healthcare

3%

IT Company

3%

Partnership Opportunities: Diamond ($16.000)

Speaking Opportunity

• A morning speaking slot (25 mins)• A testimonial speaking slot (10 mins) in the afternoon on the experiences of the Partner's customers

Lead Gen Activity

• The opportunity to prearrange 8 one-on-one meetings to be held during the conference• Access to the full list of attendees following the event• Premium exhibition space (4m x 2m) in the pre-function area for information, new product launches, and

demonstrations (the content, demonstration, setting up, labor, and furnishings are the responsibility of the Partner)

PR and Marketing Activities

• Partner’s company logo on the official Website, and in ads for the conference (deadline dependent)• Up to 200 personalized VIP invitations emailed to prospective participants specified by the Partner (IDC

produces, distributes and follow ups via telemarketing)• 50 word company profile listed on official Website• The opportunity to liaise with press editors/journalists/business reporters

Other Benefits

• Seven complimentary passes to the event for the Partner's employee• Reserved lunch seating of two tables. The partner can invite end users to join them for networking over lunch• The opportunity to donate product and/or services for raffle

Partnership Opportunities: Platinum ($12.000)

Speaking Opportunity

• A mid morning tea/coffee speaking slot (20 mins)• A testimonial speaking slot (10 mins) in the afternoon on the experiences of the Partner's customers

Lead Gen Activity

• The opportunity to prearrange 6 one-on-one meetings to be held during the conference• Access to the full list of attendees following the event• Premium exhibition space (3m x 2m) in the pre-function area for information, new product launches, and

demonstrations (the content, demonstration, setting up, labor, and furnishings are the responsibility of the Partner)

PR and Marketing Activities

• Partner’s company logo on the official Website, and in ads for the conference (deadline dependent)• Up to 100 personalized VIP invitations emailed to prospective participants specified by the Partner (IDC

produces, distributes and follow ups via telemarketing)• 50 word company profile listed on official Website• The opportunity to liaise with press editors/journalists/business reporters

Other Benefits

• Five complimentary passes to the event for the Partner's employee• Reserved lunch seating of one tables. The partner can invite end users to join them for networking over lunch• The opportunity to donate product and/or services for raffle

Partnership Opportunities: Gold ($9.000)

Speaking Opportunity

• Post lunch speaking slot (20 mins)

Lead Gen Activity

• Access to the full list of attendees following the event• Premium exhibition space (1.5m x 2m) in the pre-function area for information, new product launches, and

demonstrations (the content, demonstration, setting up, labor, and furnishings are the responsibility of the Partner)

PR and Marketing Activities

• Partner’s company logo on the official Website, and in ads for the conference (deadline dependent)• Up to 50 personalized VIP invitations emailed to prospective participants specified by the Partner (IDC

produces, distributes and follow ups via telemarketing)• 50 word company profile listed on official Website• The opportunity to liaise with press editors/journalists/business reporters

Other Benefits

• Three complimentary passes to the event for the Partner's employee• The opportunity to donate product and/or services for raffle

Partnership Opportunities: Silver ($6.000)

Speaking Opportunity

• Post lunch speaking slot (10 mins)

Lead Gen Activity

• Access to the full list of attendees following the event• Premium exhibition space (1.5m x 2m) in the pre-function area for information, new product launches, and

demonstrations (the content, demonstration, setting up, labor, and furnishings are the responsibility of the Partner)

PR and Marketing Activities

• Partner’s company logo on the official Website, and in ads for the conference (deadline dependent)• Up to 25 personalized VIP invitations emailed to prospective participants specified by the Partner (IDC

produces, distributes and follow ups via telemarketing)• 50 word company profile listed on official Website• The opportunity to liaise with press editors/journalists/business reporters

Other Benefits

• Two complimentary passes to the event for the Partner's employee• The opportunity to donate product and/or services for raffle

Other Partnership Opportunities

Lunch Partner($4 500)

Exhibition Partner($4 000)

• Exhibition space (1.5 x 2m) in the pre-function area for information, new product launches, and demonstrations (the content, setting up, labor, and furnishings are the responsibility of the Partner)

• Logo prominently displayed on the lunch tables• Partner’s company logo on the official Website, and in ads for the conference (deadline dependent)• 50 word profile listed on official Website• Two complimentary passes to the event for the Partner's employees

• Exhibition space (1.5 x 2m) in the pre-function area for information, new product launches, and demonstrations (the content, setting up, labor, and furnishings are the responsibility of the Partner)

• Partner’s company logo on the official Website, and in ads for the conference (deadline dependent)• 50 word profile listed on official Website• Two complimentary passes to the event for the Partner's employees

Contact Michelle MeldauSenior Sales Manager - sub-Saharan Africa and MauritiusEvents and Go-to-Market-ServicesMobile: +27 (0) 72 353 9582Email: mmeldau@idc.comwww.idc-cema.com