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Speakers

It is our mission to find the most passionate, engaging and relevant leaders in the urban planning field: those who have compelling stories to tell and love sharing what they’ve learned with others. We are still in the process of recruiting top speakers for the upcoming event – those below represent a selection of the world-class speakers working with us on our events worldwide – and will add to our already impressive list of presenters in the upcoming weeks. Please keep checking back!

The Call for Speakers for SMART CITIES 2012 will remain open until further notice. Please contact Programme Manager Ben Thompson to register your interest.

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The Program

SMART CITIES 2012 combines top keynote speakers, interactive workshops and a live Q&A to deliver an inspirational, high-quality programme for all attendees. Tackling both current and future strategic and infrastructural issues facing the urban planning community, the programme is also committed to providing a live networking experience – intertwining social media feeds and discussions with face-to-face networking opportunities in a bid to facilitate and cement industry-progressing relationships.

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Packages

Is your company interested in having the attention of top digital media professionals in an intimate atmosphere where you can showcase your product or service in a unique and meaningful way? The Smart Cities Conference offers many levels of sponsorship for service/technology providers, agencies, and brands. Alternatively, our business development team can create a custom partnership program or sponsorship opportunity exclusively for you.

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Diamond
1 Position Available
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  • Keynote Presentation on Day 1 in front of entire delegation
  • Four VIP delegate tickets to attend all Keynotes & Workshops for the full duration of the conference
  • Branding and company logo to appear on signage at the conference venue as Diamond Sponsor
  • Inside front cover double page spread advertisement in the conference guide
  • Two tickets to attend the Smart Cities 20 dinner (invitation only)
  • Branding & logo at the Smart Cities 20 dinner
  • Company logo online as Diamond Sponsor
  • A rotating banner advertisement to appear on the Smart Cities website
  • Advert to appear on visual screens at the conference
  • Promotional material to be distributed at registration
  • Company profile to feature in conference guide
  • Company logo to appear on all pre- and post-conference marketing
  • Option to be a guest blogger on the Smart Cities website
  • Full networking access to entire delegation for duration of the conference
  • Full list of speakers and delegates to be provided after the conference
  • Attendee profiles included in the conference guide
  • Publication of press releases and/or case studies on the event website
Platinum
1 Position Available
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  • Opportunity to chair a breakout session in front of delegates on a mutually pre-agreed topic
  • Three VIP delegate tickets to attend all Keynotes & Workshops for the full duration on the conference
  • Branding and company logo to appear on signage at the conference venue as Platinum Sponsor
  • Outside back cover spread advertisement in the conference guide
  • One ticket to attend the Smart Cities 20 dinner (invitation only)
  • Platinum Sponsor branding & logo at the Smart Cities 20 dinner
  • Company logo online as Platinum Sponsor
  • A rotating Platinum Sponsor banner advertisement to appear on the Smart Cities website
  • Company profile to feature in conference guide
  • Company logo to appear on all pre- and post-conference marketing
  • Option to be a guest blogger on the Smart Cities website
  • Full networking access to entire delegation for duration of the conference
  • Full list of speakers and delegates to be provided after the conference
  • Attendee profiles included in the conference guide
  • Publication of press releases and/or case studies on the event website
Gold
6 Positions Available
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  • Host of one-hour Interactive Workshop on mutually agreed subject
  • Up to two VIP delegate tickets to attend all Keynotes & Workshops for the full duration of the conference
  • Branding and company logo to appear on signage at the conference venue as Gold Sponsor
  • Single-page full colour advertisement, company profile and attendee bio to appear within conference show guide
  • Company logo online as Gold Sponsor
  • Promotional material to be distributed at registration
  • Company logo to appear on all pre- and post-conference marketing
  • Option to be a guest blogger on the Smart Cities website
  • Full networking access to entire delegation for duration of the conference
  • Full list of speakers & delegates to be provided after the conference
  • Publication of press releases and/or case studies on the event website
Silver
2 Positions Available
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  • A seat on a Panel Discussion in front of entire delegation
  • One VIP delegate ticket to attend all Keynotes & Workshops for the full duration of the conference
  • Company logo to appear on signage at the conference venue as Silver Sponsor
  • Single page advertisement, company profile and attendee bio in the conference guide
  • Company logo online as Silver Sponsor
  • Promotional material to be distributed at registration
  • Company logo to appear on all pre- and post-conference marketing as Silver Sponsor
  • Option to be a guest blogger on the Smart Cities website
  • Full networking access to entire delegation for duration of the conference
  • Full list of speakers & delegates to be provided after the conference
  • Publication of press releases and/or case studies on the event website
Attendees

SMART CITIES 2012 brings together key decision-makers from cities, municipalities and local governments, including mayors, administrators and urban planners, as well as senior-level executives from utilities, energy suppliers, service providers and transport operators with responsibility for strategic development, sustainability, infrastructure and network management, finance and regulation. It also encourages leading cross-industry players – from architects and designers to financial institutions and investors – to attend and incorporate their perspectives on how best to transform today’s cities into the intelligent cities of tomorrow.

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For more information contact:
Smart Cities Global Conference
General Contact
E: contact@smartcitiesglobal.com
Max Ford
Global Conference Director
P: +44 (0) 117 915 4753
E: maxford@gdsinternational.com
Thomas Wigan
US Director
P: +1 212 796 2000 Ext. 512
E: thomas.wigan@gdsinternational.com