MARCH 7–8, 2017 | FORT WORTH CONVENTION CENTERFORT WORTH, TX | AERODEFEVENT.COM

SOLIDIFY YOUR REPUTATION AS A TECHNOLOGY CHAMPION.Secure exclusive, 24/7/365 access to aerospace and defense’s best buyers as an AeroDef Technology Champion.

Executive Committee

AeroDef Manufacturing® provides access to a powerful community of aerospace and defense manufacturers who need integrated solutions. The event’s audience is high-level and solutions-driven.

• 86% are at the engineering level or higher• 73% have a role in purchasing decisions• 27% have budgets exceeding $500,000

AeroDef delivers not only purchasing power but the brightest minds in aerospace manufacturing. Make it your priority to engage them.

YOUR PREMIER PLATFORM FOR BUILDING VALUABLE RELATIONSHIPS Your innovative technologies and manufacturing expertise are advancing the industry. Promote your leadership role as anAeroDef Technology Champion.

Exclusive access to the right people at the right time.Gain complete 24/7/365 access to hundreds of targeted AeroDef buyers specifically looking for your technology. Connect with the highest level decision makers in the industry that hold significant buying power. significant buying power.

Coveted face-to-face and small-group interactions.Capitalize on numerous face-to-face opportunities that allow you to hold in-depth conversations, uncover technology needs, and identify solutions. Technology Champions alone have unique on-site opportunities to connect one-on-one with small groups of qualified prospects.

Elite status as a technology leader.Set your company apart from your industry peers. As a Technology Champion, you will be positioned as the go-to resource for your technology category, ensuring additional opportunities to showcase your company’s thought leadership in key areas impacting manufacturing growth.

TECHNOLOGY CHAMPION CATEGORIES Choose your Category-Exclusive Platform:• Additive Manufacturing/3D Printing• Automation/Robotics• Connected Factory• Design/Engineering • Modeling & Simulation• Industrial IoT• Composites/Advanced Materials• Smart Manufacturing• Machine Controls & Software• Quality & Inspection• Precision Machining• Finishing & Coatings

EXCLUSIVE RECOGNITION AS A LEADER IN YOUR TECHNOLOGY CATEGORY

GAIN HIGH-LEVEL EXPOSURE WITH AN INFLUENTIAL, TARGETED AUDIENCE

As the exclusive Technology Champion in your category, your company will be promoted to the high-level AeroDef audience before, during, and after the event. Your brand will reach thousands of potential new customers through digital, print, and face-to-face marketing designed to showcase your leadership role in the industry.

In addition to special access to AeroDef attendees and elite status, Technology Champions receive:• Exhibit space

• Complimentary conference passes

• Pre- and post-show email marketing opportunities

• Recognition as Technology Champion at general audience functions (conference tracks, keynotes, panels, etc.)

• Microsite embedded within the AeroDef website with custom content provided by your company (whitepapers, videos, case studies, etc.)

• Online directory and floor plan enhancement featuring additional information about your company

• Guest blogging opportunity promoted with vertical industry content from Advanced Manufacturing Media (can include your company’s advertorial content)

• Mobile app exposure with logo placement and push notifications

• On-site signage in key, high-traffic areas

• Conference registration bag exposure with logo placement and inclusion of insert provided by your company (collateral, pen, etc.)

• Spotlight at one of three receptions at AeroDef

• Full-page, 4-color ad in AeroDef event directory

• Opportunities to supplement your recognition as a Technology Champion through sponsorship of other event aspects (charging station, name badges, lanyards, etc.)

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TECHNOLOGY CHAMPIONS GAIN VALUABLE ACCESS TO THE BEST BUYERS AND BUDGETS

18%of AeroDef attendees

have budgets over$1,000,000

27%of AeroDef attendees

have budgetsexceeding $500,000

50–99 Employees30%

5%500–999

Fewer than 20 Employees

32%

14%1,000 & Over

4%250–499

14%100–249

19%Greater than 500

employees

ATTENDEE COMPANY SIZE

OwnersCompany ManagementCorporate Executives

60%

13%Product Design R&D

6%Purchasing

8%Manufacturing ProductionQuality Assistance & Control

13%Manufacturing Engineers

86%Engineering Level

& Above

ATTENDEE JOB TITLES

73%of attendees have a role in purchasing

decisions

Owners, executives, and engineers have budgets to spend at AeroDef—and they’re looking for technology leaders like you to provide the unique solutions that will advance their businesses.

SECURE YOUR ROLE AS A TECHNOLOGY CHAMPION Only a limited number of companies will be selected as Technology Champions.

Act now to guarantee your exposure to the greatest number of qualified prospects.

Email sponsorships@sme.org or call 800.733.4763 x3166.

A ERODEF M A NUFAC T URING. M A RCH 7–8, 2017 | FORT WORT H CON V EN T ION CEN T ER | FORT WORT H, T X | A ERODEFE V EN T.COM