1. West Coast Green 2010 West Coast Green 20010 Exhibit Overview Sept 30 - Oct 2, 2010 Fort Mason Center | San Francisco
2. West Coast Green is the platform for collective intelligence – assembling visionary thinkers, business leaders, products, and technologies that revolutionize the way we live and work. We support the thought leaders in the green sector by accelerating the pace at which game-changing environmental solutions move to market. Together, we are creating the master plan for the foundation on which a greener planet will be built. Our Mission
3. Major Events 2006 2008 2009 2007 Bill Graham Civic Auditorium San Francisco, CA September 20-22 San Jose Convention Center, CA September 25-27 Bill Graham Civic Auditorium San Francisco, CA September 27-30 Fort Mason Center San Francisco, CA October 1-3
4. What Makes West Coast Green Unique Our scale and reach We are the largest and only Conference + Expo in the world dedicated to green innovation, building, design and technology. Our media coverage is unprecedented We have been recognized in more than 300 feature editorial and broadcast news segments and attended by more than 315 registered journalists each year from around the world -- reaching more than 32 million people worldwide. Coverage includes: CBS Channel 5, Bloomberg TV, ABC News, CNET, The Economist, Discover, NBC, USA Today and the Wall Street Journal. Access to thought leaders No other conference offers the same level of access to the leading minds in innovation as it relates to building and values-based business models. A trusted source Our socially responsible and sustainable business practices are incorporated into every aspect of our business. Practicing what we advocate is what allows us to be a trusted source for authentic green. Our credibility within the industry We were founded by a pioneer in green, we were the first conference at this scale, and we are still the largest Conference of its kind in the country. Consequently, West Coast Green’s reputation and connections are exceptional. We partner with the top organizations and businesses that demonstrate reputable green practices to ensure and maintain our credibility and ability to position our partners in the same light.
6. Our Audience and Outreach Top US Cities Represented Portland, OR New York, NY Phoenix, AZ Denver, CO Washington DC Atlanta, GA Boston, MA Chicago, IL San Francisco, CA Seattle, WA Geographic Overview “ This is the best run conference that I have ever been to. If you are at all interested in how to capture the core content of so many separate conversations and assist in networking a huge array of people, this conference just flat rocks. This is one outstanding organization that's worth the price of admission for that alone. —Phil Stob, IDEO ”
7. Our Attendees Thousands of specifiers, decision makers, thought leaders and consumers representing all 50 states and 20 countries converge to explore green innovation, business solutions and design. 65% of our Conference audience consists of Green Business/Building Professionals and CleanTech innovators 80% of the WCG Conference audience is at the Owner/C-Suite/ Management level
8. Companies in Attendance Google GRID Alternatives Haas School of Business Habitat for Humanity Horizon Energy Systems Hunter Douglas IBM IDEO Kaiser Permanente Kleiner Perkins Caufield and Byers Klip BioTechnologies Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory Lockheed Martin Lowe's Lutron Electronics McGraw Hill Construction Monterey Institute of International Studies Next Energy Office of the California Attorney General Office of the Governor PG&E Regrid Power Serious Materials Silicon Valley Leadership Group Smith Barney Solar and Astrophysics Laboratory SoCal Edison Stanford University SunEdison Thinkshift Communications Trinity Ventures TriplePundit University of California San Diego University of San Francisco US Green Building Council Virgin Webcor William McDonough + Partners World Future Council Yahoo! Inc. 3M Akeena Solar Applied Materials Autodesk Biomimicry Guild California Air Resources Board California Clean Tech Open California Energy Commission City and County of SF City of Portland City of San Francisco Coldwell Banker Conservation Law Foundation Dunn Edwards Edelman Flex Your Power Forbes Gap, Inc. GE Genentech, Inc.
9. Over 400 Global Leaders Join our Faculty Robert F Kennedy Jr. President, Waterkeepers & Senior Attorney, NRDC Ed Begley Jr. Host, Living with Ed, on HGTV Cameron Sinclair Co-Founder, Architecture for Humanity Ray Anderson Chairman, Interface Inc. Erin Brockovich Research Consultant, Masry & Vititoe Jerry Brown Attorney General, California Al Gore Former US Vice President Van Jones Founder & President, Green for All & Ella Baker Center Steve Wozniak Chief Visionary Officer & Co-founder, Apple Inc. David Suzuki Author & Host of TV show, The Nature of Things Hunter Lovins Founder & President, Natural Capitalism Group Bill Weihl Green Energy Czar, Google
10. Past Sponsors and Partners When you join us as an Exhibitor, you are positioned for Partnership not just with West Coast Green, but with many leading organizations.
11. Our Targeted Marketing = High Caliber Audience Social Mediavirally builds buzz Direct Marketingbuilds relationships Media Partnershipsincrease exposure Industry Partnershipsattract leaders Press & Mediatell our story
12. Slide Sharing Blogs Social Media that creates buzz for the eventand our Sponsors Photo Sharing Aggregation westcoastgreen.com Feedback Builds a two-way conversation Provides a multi-media, dynamic presence Encourages media redistribution Quick, dynamic, diverse messaging Highly accessible and scalable publishing This place is absolutely blazing hot with good stories and great people! - Lisa Chan, CBS News Anchor Smart Phone Apps Micro-Blogging Video Sharing Social Networking Events “ ”
13. Direct Marketing Interactive Website Direct Emails Canvassing Campaign Annual Summits Networking Events Direct Mailing of Collateral Collateral Distribution
16. Press Coverage West Coast Green has been recognized in more than 300 feature editorialand broadcastnews segments and attended by more than 315 registered journalists from all over the world reaching more than 32 million people world-wide! West Coast Green has been promoted on an international scale, creating mass coverage including; CBS Channel 5, Bloomberg TV, ABC News, CNET, The Economist, Dwell, Fast Company, Discover, LA Times, Wired, NBC 11, and USA Today. All media efforts are in motion for similar coverage this year to produce world-wide results.
18. Testimonials "West Coast Green is "the" event to deliver our brand messages & develop business opportunities in the rapidly growing green building movement." —Omer "Butch" Gaudette, Director Trade Relations, Whirlpool Corporation "Our mission really is manyfold-- To be able to react today to what the marketplace has, to be able to supply the needs and at the same time look to the future. West Coast Green does that in terms of real hands on applications and at the same time lets us get a glimpse and a view of the future." —Phil Williams, Vice President, Webcor “West Coast Green was the most successful sponsorship we’ve ever engaged in.” —Tim Block, Home Depot "This is the best run conference that I have ever been to" —Phil Stob, IDEO "We were looking for a big venue that would bring together green innovation and West Coast Green is that. It was an obvious synergy with what we're trying to do at Autodesk and what West Coast Green has been able to do very successfully." —Lynelle Preston Cameron, Director of Sustainability Worldwide, Autodesk
19. Exhibitor Opportunities Standard Booth Packages Standard In-line (10x10) Corner Booth (10x10) Premier Sponsor Booth (10x10) Tabletop (3x6) Increased Visibility Opportunities For Exhibitors Co-Branded Partner Marketing Website Ad Placement Branding of West Coast Green Videos Contributing Sponsor Packages Basic Exhibitor Plus Special Premier Booth Special VIP Education Special
20. Standard Booth Packages Standard In-line (10x10)$3,400 Corner Booth (10x10)$3,600 Premier Sponsor Booth (10x10)$5,500 Tabletop (3x6)$800 All Booth Packages Include: 6 Exhibitor passes An 8’ pipe and drape back back wall with 3’ sides A 3’x6’ skirted table 2 chairs Opportunity to purchase up to 10 full conference passes at 40% off
21. Increased Visibility Opportunities for Exhibitors Co-Branded Partner Marketing$750-$10,000 Inclusion in a one-time direct co-branded email campaign sent directly to the West Coast Green highly targeted community of decision-makers. Website Ad Placement$5,000 Prominent placement of an Ad on the West Coast Green Homepage for a designated window of time. This opportunity represents one of only four Ad placements available as placement does not rotate Branding of West Coast Green Videos$6,000 Placement of company logo and branding on individual presentation videos. Includes bookend logo placement in front of podcast “This inspired talk brought to you by (Company)” and company messaging or commercial opportunity on back end..
22. Contributing Sponsor: Exhibitor Plus Special Standard In-Line Booth (10’x10’) 1/6 page Ad in Event Guide List of all pre-registered media for 2010 Price: $4,500
23. Contributing Sponsor: Premier Booth Special Premier Booth Location (10’x10’ in select sponsor area) 1/4 page Ad in Event Guide List of all pre-registered media for 2010 Highlighted listing in Conference Event Guide Price: $6,500
24. Contributing Sponsor: VIP Education Special Premier Booth Location (10’x10’ in select sponsor area) Full page Ad in Event Guide List of all pre-registered media for 2010 Highlighted listing in Conference Event Guide 2 complimentary, full conference VIP passes Opportunity to make an introduction for a high-level speaker OR Opportunity to participate in an hour long “Innovative Products” panel presentation with 3-5 panelists that is included in the full conference program Price: $15,000
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