13ICSQ

13th International Conference on Software Quality

Software Division of
The American Society for Quality

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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

 

 

 

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:   

  • Jerry Weinberg

  • Bill Curtis

  • Karl Weigers

  • James Bach

Presentations will address software quality related topics including:

  • Software quality management at the strategic, tactical and operational levels

  • Software processes

  • Software project management

  • Software metrics, measurement and analytical methods

  • Software peer reviews, testing, verification and validation

  • Software audits

  • 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:

  •  Provide attendees with an understanding of those software quality practices that have proved effective in a wide range of industries, applications and organizational settings. 

  •  Enhance personal and professional growth as a forum for exchanging practical ideas and experiences. 

  • Improve the professionalism of practitioners, the satisfaction of customers, and the well-being of the larger society.

Attendees at past conferences have included:

  • Executives responsible for life cycle management

  • Process, product, system and software managers  

  • Software quality engineers

  • Software analysts / engineering

  • Software process engineering

  • Software testing, verification & validation analysts / engineers

  • Others interested in any or all aspects of the system / software life cycle and quality 

Attendees of the conference have an opportunity to:  

  •  Personalize and grow their educational experience by choosing from multiple software conference tracks.

  • Network with their peers to compare successes and challenges.  

  • Increase their productivity by implementing the tools and techniques presented.

  • 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:

·        (2) continental breakfasts

·        (3) refreshment breaks – a.m. &  p.m.

·        (2) luncheons

·        (1) evening conference reception

 

 $7,500  Platinum Sponsorship Level

EDUCATION:  Sponsor full-day conference tutorial. Your company’s name prominently displayed outside in classroom area.

ADVERTISEMENT:

·        Special recognition during the conference general session

·        ¼ page Sponsor’s Ad in Software Quality Professional, Sept. 2002 issue

·        Full page Sponsor’s Ad in Software Quality Newsletter, Summer 2002

·        2-page promotional insert and company favor for conference attendee tote bag

·        Full page Sponsor’s Ad in the on-site conference brochure

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:

·     Two free admissions to the two-day conference, valued at $650 each

·      Free breakfast, lunch and refreshment breaks for two exhibitor reps for both conference days.

EXHIBIT SPACE:

·        Two 6-ft. tables for a Tabletop 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

SPONSORSHIP:  (choose one of the following – awarded on a first-come, first-serve basis)

Your company’s name prominently displayed in the gathering area.

·        Two Continental Breakfasts (Tue & Wed)

·        One Lunch (Tue or Wed)

·        Wine & Cheese Reception (Tue) 

 

 $5,000  Gold Sponsorship Level

EDUCATION:  Sponsor  ½ day conference tutorial. Your company’s name prominently displayed outside in classroom area.

ADVERTISEMENT:

·        Special recognition during the conference general session

·        Sponsor recognition in Software Quality Professional, Sept. 2002 issue

·        ½ page Sponsor’s Ad in Software Quality Newsletter, Summer 2002

·        1-page promotional insert for conference attendee tote bag

·        ½ page Sponsor’s Ad in the on-site conference brochure

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:

·      (2) Two free admissions to the two-day conference, valued at $650 each

·      Free breakfast, lunch and refreshment breaks for two exhibitor reps for both conference days.

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

SPONSORSHIP:  (choose one of the following – 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)

·        (1) Lunch (Tue or Wed) 

 

 $3,500  Silver Sponsorship Level

EDUCATION:  Sponsor ½ day conference tutorial. Your company’s name prominently displayed outside in classroom area.

ADVERTISEMENT:

·        Sponsor recognition in Software Quality Professional, Sept. 2002 issue

·        ¼ page Sponsor’s Ad in Software Quality Newsletter, Summer 2002

·        1-page promotional insert for conference attendee tote bag

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:

·        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.

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

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) 

 

 $2,000  Bronze Sponsorship Level

RECOGNITION:  Your company’s name and logo prominently displayed:

·        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:

·        Free breakfast, lunch and refreshment breaks for two exhibitor reps for both conference days.

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

 

 $1,300  Exhibitor Level

RECOGNITION:  Your company’s name and logo prominently displayed:

·        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:

·        Free breakfast, lunch and refreshment breaks for two exhibitor reps for both conference days.

EXHIBIT SPACE:

·        One 6-ft. table for a Table Top Exhibit – (no pipe & drape) – pop-up displays and booths allowed.

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.