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13ICSQ Sponsor & Exhibitor
Opportunities
13th
International Conference on Software Quality
October
6-9, 2003 - Dallas, Texas
Renaissance
Dallas-Richardson Hotel - Richardson, Texas
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On October 6-9, the 13th
International Conference on Software Quality (13ICSQ) will be held at
Renaissance Dallas-Richardson Hotel in Dallas, Texas.
The purpose of the conference is to promote the use of quality
principles, philosophies and practices in our software processes.
About the 13ICSQ Conference:
Key Note Speakers:
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Jerry
Weinberg
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Bill
Curtis
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Karl
Weigers
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James
Bach
Presentations will address
software quality related topics including:
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Software quality
management at the strategic, tactical and operational levels
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Software
processes
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Software project
management
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Software
metrics, measurement and analytical methods
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Software
peer reviews, testing, verification and validation
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Software audits
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Software
standards.
Pre
and post-conference,
half-day and full day tutorials will also be offered in the same topic
areas. Attendance is expected
to range between 350-450, with representatives from across North America
and around the world.
Objectives of this year’s conference include the
Software Division’s desire to:
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Provide attendees with an understanding of those software
quality practices that have proved effective in a wide range of
industries, applications and organizational settings.
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Enhance personal and professional growth as a forum for
exchanging practical ideas and experiences.
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Improve the professionalism of practitioners, the
satisfaction of customers, and the well-being of the larger society.
Attendees
at past conferences have included:
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Executives responsible for life cycle management
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Process, product, system and software managers
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Software
quality engineers
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Software
analysts / engineering
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Software
process engineering
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Software testing, verification &
validation analysts / engineers
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Others interested in any or all aspects of the system
/ software life cycle and quality
Attendees of the conference have an opportunity
to:
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Personalize and grow their educational experience by
choosing from multiple software
conference tracks.
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Network with their peers to compare successes and
challenges.
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Increase their productivity by implementing the tools and
techniques presented.
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Participate in tutorials that will provide new skills to
enhance the working processes.
As an organization known for its emphasis on software
quality and performance excellence, you have a special interest in the
improvement of software as it relates to our economic future.
Thus, we want you to have an opportunity to provide support for the
conference. The conference
registration fee is being kept under $750 USD to allow maximum
participation; therefore supplemental funding is required. We are asking
your help to ensure the success of the conference by supporting any of the
suggested sponsorship formats enclosed.
Additionally, sponsorship is an excellent means of gaining
international recognition for your organization, as one committed to
software quality and business excellence.
Sponsor & Exhibitor Levels:
You will receive the following promotional
opportunities with our 13ICSQ attendees:
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(3) refreshment breaks – a.m. &
p.m.
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(2) luncheons
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(1) evening conference reception
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$7,500 Platinum Sponsorship Level
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ADVERTISEMENT:
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Special recognition during the conference general
session
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¼ page Sponsor’s Ad in Software Quality
Professional, Sept. 2002 issue
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Full page Sponsor’s Ad in Software Quality
Newsletter, Summer 2002
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2-page promotional insert and company favor for
conference attendee tote bag
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Full page Sponsor’s Ad in the on-site conference
brochure
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RECOGNITION: Your company’s name and logo prominently displayed:
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On conference tote bags
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On conference website with link
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In conference proceedings (cd-rom)
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Inside the preliminary conference brochure (if
commitment is received prior to print deadline)
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Inside on-site conference brochure
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COMPLIMENTARY:
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Two free admissions to the two-day conference, valued
at $650 each
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Free breakfast, lunch and refreshment breaks for two
exhibitor reps for both conference days.
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EXHIBIT SPACE:
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Two 6-ft. tables for a Tabletop Exhibit – (no pipe
& drape) – pop-up displays and booths allowed.
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An opportunity to present a 45-minute product
demonstration and/or presentation in Exhibitors’ Track |
SPONSORSHIP:
(choose one of the following – awarded on a first-come,
first-serve basis)
Your
company’s name prominently displayed in the gathering area.
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Two Continental Breakfasts (Tue & Wed)
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One Lunch (Tue or Wed)
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Wine & Cheese Reception (Tue)
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$5,000 Gold Sponsorship Level
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ADVERTISEMENT:
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Special recognition during the conference general
session
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Sponsor recognition in Software Quality Professional,
Sept. 2002 issue
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½ page Sponsor’s Ad in Software Quality Newsletter,
Summer 2002
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1-page promotional insert for conference attendee tote
bag
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½ page Sponsor’s Ad in the on-site conference
brochure
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RECOGNITION: Your company’s name and logo prominently displayed:
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On conference tote bags
·
On conference website with link
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In conference proceedings (cd-rom)
·
Inside the preliminary conference brochure (if
commitment is received prior to print deadline)
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Inside on-site conference brochure |
COMPLIMENTARY:
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(2) Two free admissions to the two-day conference,
valued at $650 each
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Free breakfast, lunch and refreshment breaks for two
exhibitor reps for both conference days.
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EXHIBIT SPACE:
·
One 6-ft. table for a Table Top Exhibit – (no pipe
& drape) – pop-up displays and booths allowed.
·
An opportunity to present a 45-minute product
demonstration and/or presentation in Exhibitors’ Track
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SPONSORSHIP:
(choose one of the following – awarded on a first-come,
first-serve basis)
Your
company’s name prominently displayed in the gathering area.
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(2) Refreshment Breaks - a.m. and p.m. (Tue or Wed)
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(1) Lunch (Tue or Wed)
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$3,500 Silver Sponsorship Level
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ADVERTISEMENT:
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Sponsor recognition in Software Quality Professional,
Sept. 2002 issue
·
¼ page Sponsor’s Ad in Software Quality Newsletter,
Summer 2002
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1-page promotional insert for conference attendee tote
bag
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RECOGNITION: Your company’s name and logo prominently displayed:
·
On conference tote bags
·
On conference website with link
·
In conference proceedings (cd-rom)
·
Inside the preliminary conference brochure (if
commitment is received prior to print deadline)
·
Inside on-site conference brochure |
COMPLIMENTARY:
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One (1) free admission to the two-day conference,
valued at $650 each
·
Free breakfast, lunch and refreshment breaks for two
exhibitor reps for both conference days.
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EXHIBIT SPACE:
·
One 6-ft. table for a Table Top Exhibit – (no pipe
& drape) – pop-up displays and booths allowed.
·
An opportunity to present a 45-minute product
demonstration and/or presentation in Exhibitors’ Track
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SPONSORSHIP:
(awarded on a first-come, first-serve basis)
Your
company’s name prominently displayed in the gathering area.
·
(2) Refreshment Breaks - a.m. and p.m. (Tue or Wed)
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$2,000 Bronze Sponsorship Level
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RECOGNITION: Your company’s name and logo prominently displayed:
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On conference website with link
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In conference proceedings (cd-rom)
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Inside the preliminary conference brochure (if
commitment is received prior to print deadline)
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Inside on-site conference brochure
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COMPLIMENTARY:
·
Free breakfast, lunch and refreshment breaks for two
exhibitor reps for both conference days.
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EXHIBIT SPACE:
·
One 6-ft. table for a Table Top Exhibit – (no pipe
& drape) – pop-up displays and booths allowed.
·
An opportunity to present a 45-minute product
demonstration and/or presentation in Exhibitors’ Track
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$1,300 Exhibitor Level |
RECOGNITION: Your company’s name and logo prominently displayed:
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On conference website with link
·
In conference proceedings (cd-rom)
·
Inside the preliminary conference brochure (if
commitment is received prior to print deadline)
·
Inside on-site conference brochure
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COMPLIMENTARY:
·
Free breakfast, lunch and refreshment breaks for two
exhibitor reps for both conference days.
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EXHIBIT SPACE:
·
One 6-ft. table for a Table Top Exhibit – (no pipe
& drape) – pop-up displays and booths allowed.
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If you have questions or need more information,
please contact Linda Westfall 13ICSQ conference chair at 972-867-1172.
Thank you in advance for your support.
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