Exhibitor Prospectus Launching Innovation. Defining Success. November 4 6, 2010 Orlando, Florida swe.org/we10

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1 Exhibitor Prospectus Launching Innovation. Defining Success. November 4 6, 2010 Orlando, Florida swe.org/we10

About SWE Women of courage and vision founded the Society of Women Engineers in 1950.

2 About SWE Women of courage and vision founded the Society of Women Engineers in These trailblazers nurtured an organization that empowers women engineers to advance and achieve in a male-dominated industry. Today we continue to contribute our authentic views to grow the Society and further our mission of establishing engineering as a highly desirable career choice for women. And to ensure we stay on the right course, we celebrate our past, present and future successes every step of the way.

3 WE10: Celebrating a Milestone in Orlando WE10 is the culmination of our yearlong SWE60 Anniversary Celebration. Throughout this landmark conference, participants will draw from the energy of SWE s past, present and future successes to advance the world of technology. WE Are Heating Up Engineering and Technology in Orlando Warm and sunny Orlando, known as The City Beautiful, welcomes millions of visitors each year. In 2010 Orlando will also roll out the red carpet for more than 6,000 women engineers and technologists eager to launch innovation and define success at WE10. Just a short distance from Florida s Space Coast home to the internationally known Kennedy Space Center the Orlando area is an aviation and aerospace industry hub. The City Beautiful is also a vibrant center for digital media, agritechnology, biotechnology, and is one of the fastest growing high-technology centers in the nation. WE10 participants can experience first-hand why Orlando is the third most-visited city in the United States. In addition to world-famous attractions and entertainment, visitors can indulge in a wide variety of restaurants, museums and shopping. SWE60 Anniversary Celebration WE10 will mark the finale of our yearlong SWE60 Anniversary Celebration commemorating 60 years of inspiring perspectives and defining success on our own terms. Participants will share their many different stories of success and explore SWE s role in expanding future definitions. SWE60 will inspire and raise the enthusiasm level among conference participants, adding to the already high energy of WE10.

4 The Smart Choice for a Significant Return In today s economic climate, a strong ROI is more important than ever. There is no better place than SWE s Annual Conference to cost-effectively recruit top talent, make a lasting impact on a key industry audience, and to secure professional development for your women engineers. Benefit From the Many Levels of Impact Participating in WE10 as an exhibitor, sponsor or session presenter allows you to connect with more than 6,000 motivated engineering and technology professionals, collegians and educators. With your organization strongly behind WE10 and prominently in front of this key audience, you ll help shape the industry with the events you make possible and the leading-edge knowledge you supply. Your support of WE10 demonstrates your support of our mission. Together we will further establish engineering as an attractive career choice for women, which will keep the engineering pipeline full of quality engineers with diverse perspectives. In addition to participating as an exhibitor, sponsor or presenter, one of the biggest WE10 returns comes from sending your women engineers to the conference. In fact, our exhibitor packages include a number of full conference registrations that you can share with your employees. Your organization will greatly benefit from our comprehensive offering of networking, professional development and innovative sessions that will increase your engineers skills and their motivation to work smarter and more efficiently. Intel is a leader in innovative technologies, due to our strong global, diverse workforce. SWE s Annual Conference is one cost-effective place to recruit talented leaders and to obtain professional development and other support for our women engineers. Each year the talent pool seems to expand and the learning opportunities increase, making participation a solid investment year after year. Kim Warren Women's Initiative Manager Intel Global Diversity and Inclusion Intel Corporation At Kellogg Company our engineering department is small yet vital to the overall operation of our large organization. Participating in SWE s Annual Conference is a great way to strengthen our team by recruiting talented women engineers with diverse perspectives and obtaining leading-edge professional development for our current workforce. Our team members always return to work invigorated with new ideas and enthusiasm. Larry Turpin Senior Director, International Engineering The Kellogg Company

Career Fair Exhibitor Packages Exhibit at WE10 s Career Fair to join more than 200 leading companies in recruiting women of all experience levels who will strengthen and diversify your organization.

5 Career Fair Exhibitor Packages Exhibit at WE10 s Career Fair to join more than 200 leading companies in recruiting women of all experience levels who will strengthen and diversify your organization. The Career Fair is a great way to cost-effectively connect with some of the industry s top and emerging talent. Non-academic Exhibitors Receive: Four full conference registrations (per 10 x10 booth space) A complimentary 60-day pass to the SWE online Career Center s résumé search tools providing direct access to thousands of women engineers Academic Exhibitors Receive: Two complimentary full conference registrations (per 10 x10 booth space) Sign up today to secure the best location and receive a discount when you confirm your booth by April 1, Rates (per 10 x10 booth space) Corporate: $4,500 if postmarked by April 1, 2010 $4,800 if postmarked by September 1, 2010 $5,100 if postmarked after September 1, 2010 Government Agency: $3,800 if postmarked by April 1, 2010 $4,100 if postmarked by September 1, 2010 $4,400 if postmarked after September 1, 2010 Approved Non-Profit: $3,500 if postmarked by April 1, 2010 $3,800 if postmarked by September 1, 2010 $4,100 if postmarked after September 1, 2010 Academic: $1,300 if postmarked by April 1, 2010 $1,400 if postmarked by September 1, 2010 $1,500 after September 1, 2010 Multiple Booth Discount: For booth purchases of 10 x20 or more, SWE will offer a discount of $100 per 10 x10 booth space purchased. (Discount will apply per rate category, per date of purchase.) Our Basic 10 x10 Booths Include: Standard 8 high back wall drape with 3 high side rail drapes Booth carpeting 7 x44 booth sign with company name and booth number One 6 draped table with two chairs 400 lbs. booth freight One electrical outlet (500w) For complete details on booth packages, please visit we09.swe.org/we10exhibit 2010 Career Fair Dates and Hours Setup: Wednesday, November 3, :00am 5:00pm Thursday, November 4, :00am 5:00pm Exhibit Hours: Thursday, November 4, 2010 Friday, November 5, :00 8:00pm 10:00am 4:00pm For Booth and Sponsorship Information, Please Contact: SWE Career Fair Office 1963 University Lane; Lisle, IL 60532; P ; F ; exhibitsmanager@swe.org

Sponsorship Packages Sponsorships are a great way to put your organization in front of thousands of enthusiastic women engineers and technologists.

6 Sponsorship Packages Sponsorships are a great way to put your organization in front of thousands of enthusiastic women engineers and technologists. This is a great way to build relationships with prospective recruits and potential future clients. Your support of SWE and its mission also establishes your commitment to a strong engineering industry. With your sponsorship you will be acknowledged in all conference publications, on the conference website, and on-site in the registration area. Event sponsors receive special recognition at the sponsored event, and in promotion of the event. Publications and materials sponsors will have their logos prominently displayed on the sponsored item. Sponsorship Notes WE09 sponsors receive first right of refusal on or before December 15, 2009 After that date, all sponsorships are first-come, first-served Exclusive sponsorships are available please inquire about costs and availability For maximum visibility in pre-conference materials, reserve by May 1, 2010

7 $20,000+ Sponsorship Badges and Lanyards Sponsorship Price per Sponsor: $20,000 Limit: 1 See your company name on each attendee s badge. The badges are eco-friendly and supplied by a woman-owned business. This is an invaluable recognition opportunity. Sponsorship must be committed and paid no later than Celebrate SWE! Price per Sponsor: $20,000 Limit: 3 Event Date: Saturday, This fun, high-energy event celebrates our members accomplishments by recognizing SWE professional and collegiate section award recipients and scholarship recipients. It is the perfect finale to a week of professional development, networking and our inspiring yearlong SWE60 Anniversary Celebration. Keynote Breakfast Price per Sponsor: $20,000 Limit: 2 Event Date: Thursday, This breakfast event will feature an invited speaker selected by SWE s Conference Program Board. Sponsors may present a five-minute introduction. SWE Awards Banquet Price per Sponsor: $20,000 Limit: 2 Event Date: Friday, This elegant banquet honors the recipients of SWE s most distinguished awards including the Achievement Award, Resnik Challenger Medal, Upward Mobility, Rodney D. Chipp, Distinguished Engineering Educator, Distinguished New Engineers, SWE Fellows, and Emerging Leaders. Sponsors of this event may present a five-minute introduction. Tote Bags Price per Sponsor: $25,000 Limit: 4 Showcase your company on a SWE tradition! These eco-friendly keepsakes are supplied by a womanowned business and distributed to all attendees to be used proudly during and long after the conference. Sponsorship must be committed and paid no later than Collegiate Welcome Lunch Break Price per Sponsor: $20,000 Limit: 2 Event Date: Thursday, Get in front of a large group of collegiate members as they meet and mingle prior to their region meetings. $15,000+ Sponsorship Educational Track Sponsorships Price per Sponsor: $15,000 Limit: 2 per track Event Dates: Thursday, Saturday, Offered Tracks: K-12 Outreach Careers in Academia Career and Life Transitions Management and Strategy Leadership Development Careers in Government Inclusion and Cultural Awareness Innovation in Technology and Business This popular sponsorship provides continuous visibility! Each track sponsor is recognized in preconference and conference program descriptions for sessions in their tracks and on-site room signs for sessions included in the track. Get double the visibility when you sponsor the track in which your organization is presenting a session! $10,000+ Sponsorship Diversity Society Center Price per Sponsor: $10,000 Limit: 1 Help fulfill your diversity initiatives while receiving special visibility in our diversity organization booth featuring the diversity society partners SWE collaborates with to foster engineering and technology as a desirable career choice for women and other underrepresented minority groups. Career Fair Opening & Reception Price per Sponsor: $10,000 Limit: 3 Event Date: Thursday, Sponsor the exciting opening event and evening reception that officially launch the Career Fair! The sponsor has a speaking opportunity at the ribbon-cutting ceremony. Career Resources Center Price per Sponsor: $10,000 Limit: 2 Event Dates: Wednesday, Saturday Get in front of potential recruits early with prominent recognition in the center housing the computer and printing resources that are a lifeline for collegiate members and job seekers.

8 Career Fair Lunch Price per Sponsor: $10,000 Limit: 4 Event Date: Friday, Sponsors of this box lunch will be recognized on signage in front of the exhibit hall, and near the lunch areas. Sponsors may also make an announcement at the lunch and offer giveaways. Welcome Ice Cream Social Price per Sponsor: $10,000 Limit: 5 Event Date: Wednesday, Be the first to welcome our professional and collegiate attendees to Orlando. This is a great opportunity to network with SWE members and other company representatives. Sponsors of this event may present a five-minute welcome. Plenary Sponsorships Price per Sponsor: $10,000 Limit: 2 per plenary Innovation in Technology and Business Plenary: Friday, Management and Strategy Plenary: Friday, Leadership Development Plenary: Saturday, Choose one of these high-visibility general sessions, open to all attendees and accompanied by a continental breakfast or light refreshments. *Note that each sponsoring company may have one representative participate in the plenary session. Panelists are selected by SWE at their discretion. SWE Achievement Award Reception Price per Sponsor: $10,000 Limit: 2 Event Date: Friday, This event honors the recipient of SWE s highest award, the Achievement Award, and is the precursor to the Awards Banquet, which recognizes the recipients of the Society s most prestigious awards. Collegiate Leadership Housing Price per Sponsor: $10,000 Limit: 4 As part of our outreach to collegiate members, all SWE collegiate Section Presidents, Region Collegiate Representatives (RCRs) and Region Collegiate Newsletter Editors (RCNEs) will receive complimentary housing with their conference registration. Sponsors will receive recognition in pre-conference materials, in the conference program, and in collegiate podcasts leading up to the conference. In addition, sponsors will have the opportunity to place giveaways or marketing materials in each of the sponsored rooms and distribute them at the Collegiate Leadership reception. Water Bottle Sponsorship Price per Sponsor: $10,000 Limit: 3 Event Date: Thursday, Saturday, Sponsor logos will appear on our reusable environmentally friendly BPA-free water bottles, providing continuous visibility throughout the conference. $5,000+ Sponsorship Career Fair Guide Price per Sponsor: $8,000 Limit: 5 This publication holds exhibit hall maps and detailed exhibitor listings. The sponsor will receive logo recognition on the outside back cover of the publication. Cyber Center Price per Sponsor: $8,000 Limit: 5 Event Dates: Thursday, Saturday, The Cyber Center provides Internet access to attendees allowing them to stay connected with school, office or home. This area is very popular and frequently used by attendees. Each sponsor will receive sign recognition in the Cyber Center for the entire week. Pocket Guide Price per Sponsor: $8,000 Limit: 5 This publication is a handy resource for attendees providing the entire schedule-at-a-glance, along with other useful information. Sponsors will receive logo recognition on the outside back cover of the publication. Registration Area Price per Sponsor: $5,000 Limit: 4 Event Dates: Wednesday, Saturday, Each sponsor will receive sign recognition for the entire conference in this centrally located area. Collegiate and Member Region Meetings Price per Sponsor: $5,000 Limit: 2 Event Date: Thursday, Sponsors receive exposure as SWE Regions and the Members at Large (MAL) form strategic plans during these business meetings.

Collegiate Poster Competition Price per Sponsor: $5,000 Limit: 3 Event Dates: Thursday, 11.04.10 and Friday,11.05.

9 Collegiate Poster Competition Price per Sponsor: $5,000 Limit: 3 Event Dates: Thursday, and Friday, Sponsors receive recognition at this event that highlights and rewards presentations of the best collegiate technical paper chosen from each of the Society s 10 national regions. Committee Meeting Sponsor Price per Sponsor: $5,000 Limit: 3 Event Date: Wednesday, Sponsors will receive logo sign recognition for each committee meeting. Committee meetings are held primarily on Wednesday, SWE Senate Meeting and SWE Membership Meeting Price per Sponsor: $5,000 Limit: 3 Event Date: Saturday, Sponsors receive recognition at two important meetings: SWE Senate: SWE national and local leadership meet for strategic discussions. SWE Membership Meeting: The Society s official membership meeting where new officers are introduced, the past year s Society business is reviewed, and new programs are unveiled. The meeting concludes with a presentation from next year s conference host city. WE10 Video Price per Sponsor: $5,000 Limit: 3 Sponsor conference footage that is viewed every day on the WE10 website. Sponsors receive continuous recognition for many months! $1,000+ Sponsorship Speaker Room Price per Sponsor: $1,500 Limit: 5 Event Dates: Wednesday, Saturday, Sponsor the speaker preparation room and receive continuous recognition. SWE Committee Dinner Price per Sponsor: $2,500 Limit: 3 Event Date: Wednesday, This is the place where SWE committees leaders and members gather and network to create the strategy for the next year. Sponsors of this event may present a five-minute introduction. Hotel Key Card Sponsorship Price per Sponsor: $4,000 Limit: 3 hotels available, 1 sponsor each This is a superior visibility opportunity. SWE will order special hotel key cards for the group attendees with your company logo they will see your company name each time they use the key! Networking Night Hospitality Suites Price per Sponsor: $3,000 + your refreshment costs Limit: 15 Event Date: Thursday, Don t miss the opportunity to host a hospitality suite! These ever-popular suites sell out fast and are offered on a first-come, first-served basis. Sponsorship is limited and subject to SWE approval. Volunteer Center Price per Sponsor: $1,500 Limit: 5 Event Dates: Wednesday, Saturday, The volunteer center is where all SWE operations take place. Receive continuous recognition throughout the week. SWE Boutique Price per Sponsor: $3,000 Limit: 3 Event Dates: Wednesday, Saturday, Sections from across the nation merchandise their products in a central location near registration. Signage will announce your sponsorship. Tour Bus Sponsor Price per Sponsor: $4,000 Limit: 3 Event Dates: Wednesday, Saturday, Receive company recognition on every bus used for sightseeing and technical tours.

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Session Presentation Information Presenting a WE10 session allows you to share your industry-leading knowledge with collegians and professionals who have the power to strengthen the field of

11 Session Presentation Information Presenting a WE10 session allows you to share your industry-leading knowledge with collegians and professionals who have the power to strengthen the field of engineering. Highlight your expertise and showcase the accomplished women in your organization while you gain visibility as a diversity advocate and demonstrate your support of the advancement of engineering and women s vital role within it. Session Tracks K-12 Outreach Careers in Academia Career and Life Transitions Management and Strategy Leadership Development Careers in Government Inclusion and Cultural Awareness Innovation in Technology and Business Audiences Collegians and recent graduates Emerging technical leaders Experienced technical professionals Seasoned technical leaders, managers, and educators Executives and entrepreneurs Academics and thought leaders Session Formats Lecture presentations Workshops Panel discussions Other Ways to Participate Local Tours Is your organization located in the Orlando area? We are seeking companies to provide technical tours during WE10. How to Submit Visit swe.org/we10participate for submission requirements and online submittal

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