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VMworld 2019 US Sponsorship and

Exhibitor ProspectusMOSCONE CONVENTION CENTER, SAN FRANCISCO

CONFERENCE: AUGUST 25 – 29, 2019

SOLUTIONS EXCHANGE: AUGUST 25 – 28, 2019

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Sponsor the Premier Digital Infrastructure Event Join us at VMworld US, where the people and organizations creating the digital foundation for technology and business transformation gather together. From data center to cloud to device, VMworld is the meeting place, the showcase, and focus of learning for technology companies delivering maximum benefits to business and society.

Last year, more than 21,000 difference makers from 5,280 companies and 86 countries gathered in Las Vegas for the most innovative and impactful VMworld yet. The program of keynotes, breakout sessions, exhibits, Hands-on Labs, and networking events connected our sponsors into a thriving ecosystem at the forward edge of digital technology.

As part of that community, VMware invites you to join us as a sponsor for the next evolution of VMworld US in San Francisco, August 25 – 29, 2019. We welcome you to look through this prospectus to learn more about VMworld and to find the right opportunity for your business.

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VMWORLD 2018 US BY THE NUMBERS:

5 days

21,000+ difference makers

230 sponsors & exhibitors

600+ breakout sessions

11,000+ hands-on labs completed

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TOP 10 JOB ROLES

1. Engineer2. Architect3. Manager4. Systems Adminstrator5. Director6. Engineer/Specialist7. Account Executive/Manager8. Vice President9. Product Manager10. Consultant

TOP 10 INDUSTRIES

17% Banking, Finance, and Insurance 12% Healthcare8% Government: Federal/National7% High Tech 5% Education - Higher Education4% Retail & Wholesale 4% Government - Local 4% Manufacturing - Process3% Transportation2% Services

ATTENDEES BY GEO

87% NORAM 3% LATAM 7% APJ 3% EMEA86 countries represented

44% new attendees

56% repeat attendees

+300K lead scans Average 500 lead scans per 10x10’ unit

21,000+ attendees

5,000+ companies

All statistics from VMworld 2018 US

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Platinum $230,000

LIMITED AVAILABILITY

Gold $150,000


Silver $95,000


New Innovator**** $15,000


60-Minute Breakout Session(s)*

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20-Minute Solutions Exchange Theater Presentation* - - 1

Leads from Sponsored Sessions** yes yes yes

Sponsored Sessions Advertised in the Content Catalog yes yes yes

Exhibit Space in Prime Location

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30’ x 30’ 20’ x 30’ 20’ x 20’ turnkey kiosk

Build-Out 10'x10' Meeting Room in the Solutions Exchange (Sunday-Wednesday, Seats 4) 1 1

Build-Out 10'x20' Boardroom in the Solutions Exchange (1-Day Use, Seats 8) 1 1

Lead Retrieval Devices 3 2 1

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18 12 8 1

Booth Staff Passes 54 36 24 3

Expo Only Passes 18 12 8 2

Speaker Passes (Only If Speaking Option Is Chosen) 4 2

VMworld Fest Passes 10 6 4 2

$100-Off Discount for Full Conference Passes 40 30 20 5

Pre-Conference Exposure in Email Newsletter* **

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Company Name & Message

Name on Pre-Registered Attendee Emails** yes

Name, Logo, Company Desc., and Hyperlink on VMworld.com 100 words 80 words 60 words Logo only

Display Ad on VMworld.com Sponsor & Exhibitor Listing Page yes

Weekly Attendee Report with Job Title and Company Name (Starting 8 Weeks Prior to Event) ** yes yes yes yes

Press List (Contact Name and Company) Available 2 Weeks Prior to Event** yes yes yes yes

Logo and Acknowledgement in General Session

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Logo on Dedicated & Conference Signage yes yes yes

Video Screen Exposure (No Audio)* 30 seconds 20 seconds

Mobile App Listing: Name, Booth Location, Logo, Company Description, and Hyperlink yes yes yes yes

Mobile App: Inclusion in Sponsor Offers Section to Promote Activities or Giveaways yes

Passport to Prizes with Daily Raffle yes

Exhibit-only Packages $200 per square foot, see page 7VMworld 2019 US Sponsorship

*Content must be reviewed and approved by the VMworld content team ** For opt-in attendees only ***See speaking substitution options on page 6**** This level is available only to first-time VMworld participants that employ fewer than 250 people and have an applicable product that has been on the market for fewer than two years.

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VMworld 2019 US Sponsorship Speaking Substitution Options Platinum, gold, and silver sponsors can substitute all benefits listed under the speaking category on page 5 for one of the options below. (Choose A, B, or C.)

Platinum Gold Silver

A ADDITIONAL EXHIBIT SPACE

300 square feet Exhibit Space


n/a

B ADDITIONAL MEETING SPACE IN THE SOLUTIONS EXCHANGE

1 Build-Out Boardroom (Sun.-Wed., Seats 12)

and 1 Additional 10’x10’ Build-Out Meeting Room (Sun.-Wed., Seats 4)

2 Additional 10’x10’ Build-Out Meeting Rooms (Sun.-Wed., Seats 4 each)

n/a

C ADDITIONAL BRANDING OPPORTUNITIES

Ask Your VMworld Sponsorship Sales Contact for Details

Sponsorship see page 5

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EXHIBIT-ONLY

30’x30’$180,000

EXHIBIT-ONLY

20’x30’$120,000

EXHIBIT-ONLY

20’x20’$80,000

EXHIBIT-ONLY

10’x20’$40,000

EXHIBIT-ONLY

10’x10’$20,000

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18 Full Conference Passes

54 Booth Staff Passes

18 Expo-only Passes

7 VMworld Fest Passes



12 Expo-only Passes




8 Expo-only Passes




4 Expo-only Passes




2 Expo-only Passes


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Mobile App Listing: Company name, Booth Location, Logo, Company Description, and Hyperlink

Logo on VMworld.com


Logo on VMworld.com


Logo on VMworld.com


Logo on VMworld.com


Sponsorship see page 5VMworld 2019 US Exhibit-Only PackagesVMworld offers exhibit-only opportunities for companies interested in exhibition space only and for current sponsors looking to add onto their existing sponsorship booths. · Plan your exact space by paying for only the amount of footage that meets your goals. · With prices at $200 per square foot, this option is scalable to the needs of your company. · For every 100 square feet purchased, your company will receive 2 full conference passes, 6 booth staff passes and 2 expo only passes.

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VMworld 2019 US Sponsorship SalesFor sponsorship and exhibit opportunities, please contact:

Shana [email protected] +1-617-807-6011

Companies A-M

Bethany [email protected] +1-617-848-8765

Companies N-Z

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