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Particularly in difficult economic times, you need to know that your expenditures are working twice as hard for you. SPLASH is where the best of the best convene, learn from and inspire each other, and share their passion for software. Supporting SPLASH is an opportunity to put your corporate name in front of the community. That’s why supporting SPLASH is a superb investment for your organization.

Donation & Level Benefits
10000 (USD)
Gold
  • Official support for your choice of Doctoral Symposium, Educators’ Symposium, or Poster Session
  • Attendance (for two) at the post-conference SPLASH Conference Committee dinner
  • Three units of courtyard space
  • Two company-provided items placed in the conference tote bag
  • Choice of:
    • Four complimentary registrations, or
    • One All Access Pass, or
    • 10% discount on all registrations for your organization’s employees
5000 (USD)
Silver
  • Official support for a DesignFest team or a Student Volunteer event
  • Two complimentary registrations
  • Two units of courtyard space
  • One company-provided item placed in the conference tote bag
2500 (USD)
Bronze
  • Official support for a student activity, or of an award to a Student Volunteer named for your organization
  • One complimentary conference registration
  • One unit of courtyard space
  • A company provided one-page insert placed in conference tote bag
1000 (USD)
Friend
  • Recognized on the web and in the conference program (but not on signage at the entrance, nor print advertising)
  • One complimentary conference registration
  • Attendance (for two) at an invitation-only reception hosted by the SPLASH General Chair

SPLASH values innovation, collaboration and diversity. For many software researchers, academics, students, educators and practitioners it is the most important conference of the year. A place to:

  • improve skills and productivity, independent of any particular product or vendor
  • gain a global perspective connecting with world experts, and
  • discover and explore new trends and innovations in leading edge research and practice

Becoming a SPLASH 2010 corporate supporter demonstrates your leadership and commitment to the community. It is an opportunity to:

  • carry your message to community leaders
  • associate your brand with world class research and development
  • position your company as a leader in the field, and
  • prepare for the future

Your corporate name and logo will be in front of the entire community throughout the conference. For the same contribution you also receive some complementary SPLASH 2010 registrations for use by your organization, or you may be able to choose to receive discounted registrations for all attendees from your organization. You will also have the opportunity to participate in invitation-only events that will provide you with direct, one-on-one interactions with some key members of the SPLASH community.

Thank you for your time! Please do not hesitate to contact us at This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it . We look forward to helping you make the most of your investment in SPLASH 2010.

Sincerely,

Shail Arora and Gail E. Harris

 

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