DECEMBER 2-4, 2014 10 GRAND › content › dam › au › centers › ...1 CASINO MANDALAY BAY, LAS VEGAS, USA 3 DAYS DECEMBER 2-4, 2014 10 GRAND 10,000 THINKERS, DECIDERS, AND DOERS

1 CASINOMANDALAY BAY, LAS VEGAS, USA

3 DAYSDECEMBER 2-4, 2014

10 GRAND10,000 THINKERS, DECIDERS, AND DOERS

SPONSOR AND EXHIBITOR PROSPECTUS

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TABLE OF CONTENTSWHY AUTODESK UNIVERSITY? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3The OpportunityAttendee DemographicsWho Sponsors and Exhibits?Event Schedule

SPONSORS OPPORTUNITIES . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12Overviewpackages

EXHIBITOR OPPORTUNITIES . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16OverviewpackagesTurnkey Booth properties

FLOOR PLAN . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22Exhibit Hall

HOW TO PARTICIPATE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23Sales / Contact Information


With more than 10,000 attendees, Autodesk University is the largest single gathering of Autodesk customers and resellers in the world.

WHy AUTODESKUnIvErSITy?


THE OPPORTUNITY: reach Thousands of Autodesk Customers in One LocationOur customers are passionate about our products . AU is your opportunity to get them passionate about yours.

AU 2014 opportunities include:

• Integrated sponsorships that provide multiple opportunities to connect with Autodesk customers

• Exhibitor packages for generating awareness and creating leads

• A reseller opportunity exclusively for Autodesk resellers to connect with their customers at AU

Early adopters are everywhere at AU—the thinkers, deciders and doers who will influence your product sales well into the future.

Timing is everything. AU is always held late in the year—when many companies are finalizing their budgets and prioritizing purchases for the new year.


CUSTOMER DEMOGRAPHICS: Get Face-To-Face With Autodesk Users, Influencers and Decision-MakersAU attracts more than 10,000 Autodesk customers, representing a wide range of industries and job titles. But they share one thing in common; they’re creative problem-solvers looking for new ways to improve productivity, make lasting business relationships, advance their careers, and drive revenue for their companies.

Many are hardware and software purchasing managers, representing Autodesk’s best and largest accounts.

More than 79% of AU attendees are actively involved in purchases for their organizations.

AU attendees are eager to learn about the latest products, solutions and innovations from Autodesk and our partners.


ATTEnDEES By

pUrCHASInGrOLE

52%Software User

ATTEnDEES By

COMpAny/OrGAnIzATIOn TypE

12%Federal / State /Municipal Government

8%Student / Faculty / Education

80%Commercial / Industrial48%

recommend purchase

31%Approve purchase21%

not Directly Involved

CUSTOMEr DEMOGrApHICS

ATTEnDEES By

jOBFUnCTIOn

12%Other

5%Executive Leadership

31%Manager / Director / vp


InDUSTrIESrEprESEnTED

ATTEnDEES FrOMArCHITECTUrE, EnGInEErInG,AnDCOnSTrUCTIOn

10%Building Construction: Commercial

4%Building Construction: residential

1%Building Equipment Manufacturing & Supply

2%Building / Facility

Management & Leasing

16%Civil Engineering /

Land planning

1%Computer / Medical /

Office Equipment Design

4%Interior Design

5%Mechanical Systems

Engineering (HvAC & piping)

3%plumbing & / or Fire

protection Systems Engineering

3%process & power

plant Design

1%real Estate Development

5%Structural Engineering

5%Mapping & Geospatial Design

2%Transportation Design

23%ArchitectureDesign

1%Telecommunications

6%Architectural visualization

4%Utilities: Water & Sewer

4%Utilities: Electric, Oil, & Gas

8%Aerospace: Automotive Component Design

ATTEnDEES FrOMMAnUFACTUrInG

6%Defense

22%Electric SystemsEngineering

12%Electrical Controls Design

30%Machinery Design

12%Manufactur-ing procure-

ment /Sales / Marketing

2%Tool & Die

Machine Shop

8%Consumerproduct Design


InDUSTrIESrEprESEnTED

ATTEnDEES FrOMMEDIA AnDEnTErTAInMEnT

65%Design visualization

8%Film

9%Games

13%Multimedia

Design / Web

5%Television

ATTEnDEES FrOMOTHEr InDUSTrIES

24%Application Development

23%Autodesk Authorized reseller

10%Autodesk Authorized Training Center representative

14%Autodesk Developer

network Member

29%other


EvEnT SCHEDULE

Sunday, November 30

4:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m. registration/Information Desk Open

Monday, December 1

7:00 a.m. - 7:00 p.m. registration/Information Desk Open

8:00 a .m . - 5:00 p .m . Exhibit Hall Setup

Tuesday, December 2


8:00 a .m . - 4:00 p .m . Exhibit Hall Setup

10:30 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. Keynote Address

6:30 p .m . - 9:30 p .m . Exhibit Hall Open: Community Reception

Wednesday, December 3


11:30 a .m . - 3:00 p .m . Exhibit Hall Open

3:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m. Technology Trends with platinum Sponsors: Hosted by Lynn Allen

6:30 p .m . - 9:30 p .m . Exhibit Hall Open: AUGI® Reception

Thursday, December 4


11:30 a .m . - 3:00 p .m . Exhibit Hall Open

3:00 p .m . - 5:00 p .m . Exhibit Hall Teardown

5:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m. Closing Keynote Address

6:00 p.m. - 9:30 p.m. AU Customer Appreciation party

9:30 p.m. Conference Concludes

Agenda subject to change


360 Technologies, Inc.

3AM Solutions (UK) Limited

3D QuickTools Ltd.

3D Systems

3Dconnexion, Inc

4D/CADLearning

A.r.T GmbH

ACAI Associates, Inc.

AceCad Software

Advance2000

Advanced realtime Tracking GmbH

Advanced Solutions, Inc.

AE BackOffice LLC

Afinia

All CAD northwest

Altiva Software, Inc.

Amazon

AMD (Advanced Micro Devices)

Applied Engineering, Inc.

Applied Software

ArCHIBUS, Inc.

ASCEnT- Center for Technical Knowledge

Assemble Systems

Asta Development

AUGI

Autodesk partner Solutions Design Guides

Axiom

Axomic

Balboa Capital

BenQ America Corp

BIM9

BIMobject AB

BIMShift

Blackbox-Orange

Bluebeam Software

BLUErIDGE Analytics

BOXX Technologies, Inc.

Bradley Corporation

Brockwell IT Consulting, Inc.

C&S Companies

CAD Masters, Inc.

CAD-1, Inc.

Cadalyst

CADD Microsystems

CADEnAS pArTsolutions

CADsoft Consulting

CADtoWIn

Canon U.S.A., Inc.

Carlson Software

CD-adapco

Cengage Learning

Centre for Computational Technologies - CCTech

CGS plus LLC

CIDEOn America, Inc.

Circle Twelve Inc.

Citrix

Civil power Tools LLC

ClearEdge3D, Inc.

CMiC

CMv Technologies, LLC

Coast 2 Coast

CodeBook Solutions Inc.

COInS

Collaboration Systems Group, LLC

Composit Group LLC

Content Studio Ltd.

Contex Americas Inc.

Contour Design, Inc.

CSC

CSoft

CTL Corporation

Dalux

Dell Inc.

Design Data

Desktop Engineering

Digipara GmbH

Digital Manufacturing Solutions Inc.

DLT Solutions

docTrackr

Docupoint - DrawingSearcher

Dotproduct LLC

drofus Inc.

Eagle point Software

Earlybird Technology Inc

earthmine inc.

ECAD InC

EcoDomus

ElectroMagneticWorks

EMA Design Automation

EMWorks

Enceptia (formerly DC CADD)

EnGworks

EnvisionTec

EOn reality, Inc

Epson America, Inc

Fagerman Technologies, Inc.

FArO Technologies

FM:Systems

GCX Corporation

Gehry Technologies, Inc

Geospatial Corporation

Get The point

Gibbs and Associates

Gilmore Global Logistics Services, Inc.

Global eTraining

Global Finance Group

Globalscape

Goodheart-Willcox publisher

Graitec

GSn Technologies

GTX Corporation

HAAS

Hagerman & Company

Hp

HvAC Solution

ICOn

iConstruct pty Ltd.

Ideate, Inc.

IES Ltd.

Imagination Technologies

IMAGIniT Technologies

IMMErSIOn

IMSI/Design

Infinite z

WHO SpOnSOrS AnD EXHIBITS?


Informative Graphics Corporation

Intec Infra-Technologies

Intel Corporation

Intertek Hi-Cad

InventorCAM

InvIEWlabs, Ltd

jitterbit

Kalloc Studios Asia Limited

KCL / Kochman Consultants Ltd.

KKM Soft (p) Ltd.

Knowledge Based Systems Inc

KnowledgeTrax

KOMMErz

K-TEK Solutions

Kubit USA

Lagoa

LandAir Surveying Company

Lanmar Services

LATISTA

Leica Geosystems, Inc.

Lenovo

Leonar3Do International

LFM Software

Lighting Analysts Inc

Luxion Inc

Maintenance Connection, Inc.

Marlin Equipment Finance

MasterGraphics

MCADCafe.com

MechWorks

Microdesk

Milsoft Utility Solutions

Motion Media, LLC

Mozy

nEi Software

netOnApp

netSuite Inc.

next Limit Technologies

novedge

nrI

nvIDIA

Oasys Ltd.

Octopart

Orange Technologies Inc.

ourplan

pacific Alliance Technologies

panasonic

panzura

pCCA

peer Software, Inc.

pictometry International

pinnacle Infotech, Inc.

pocketBook

pointKnown

popIcon Software

prodim

production Modeling Corporation (pMC)

professional Systems Associates, Inc.

profox Companies

promine inc.

Quux Software

rand Secure Archive

real5D

repro products, Inc.

reprographics Services Association

revit Express Tools

revizto

revolution Design, Inc.

risersoft

robert Steltman Inc.

rTv Tools Limited

Safe Software Inc.

Sanveo

Savoy Computing Services Ltd.

Scenario virtual project Delivery

Sefaira Inc.

SigmaTEK Systems, LLC

Simplygon

Skycatch

SMArT Technologies

Smart-Use Softwares Inc

Smith Micro Software, Inc.

Software Cradle

SolidCAM

Solidprofessor

SpaceControl GmbH

SpAr point Group

Spatial Business Systems, Inc.

SrinSoft

Steel&Graphics

Stratasys

Striker Systems

StrucSoft Solutions Ltd.

SUnGrACE

Synergis Engineering Design Solutions

Synergis Software

Tata Technologies

Tech Soft 3D, Inc.

Technical Sales International

Technicon / Cruz Bay

TenLinks

Tetra 4D

The Blue Book Building & Construction network

The Mendicant Architect / Lumion

TMA Systems

Topcon positioning Systems, Inc.

Transoft Solutions

Trelligence, Inc.

Truescan3D

TrUTH DESIGn

TSI (Technical Sales International)

Unity Technologies

vero Software

vianova

virtual Training Company, Inc.

vizerra

Websoft Developers

Wiley

Worldviz LLC

x object Inc.

xpLM Solution GmbH

XS CAD

z+F USA, Inc.

zebra Imaging

WHO SpOnSOrS AnD EXHIBITS?


Sponsorship packages make it easy to ensure your brand, products and pOv are introduced to thousands of Autodesk customers before, during, and after AU.

SpOnSOrS

Turnkey packages start at $25K


Demonstrate thought leadership

• Feature your executives in the popular Technology Trends event, an exclusive showcase of partner pOvs on what matters most to Autodesk customers.

• Include vignettes from your executives in the exclusive AU Partner Point of View video series

• Teach classes on-site, which will also be recorded and posted to AU Online

Get special visibility during the AU Keynote address

Have your company/product video shown to all at the AU Keynote in Las vegas (while it is also streamed to virtual attendees worldwide).

Align your products and messaging with positive activities

• Host a lounge in a high traffic area, and invite customers to a cocktail reception (drinks are on AU)

• Give your top customers a special badge designation identifying them as vIps

• Be part of other special onsite activities: Available upon request

Enjoy private meeting space

Sponsors can take advantage of a designated “War room” on site at AU, perfect for private, executive-level meetings with partners, customers and press.

Ensure widespread social media coverage

• Announce your special offers and promotions via the AU Twitter handle – 33K+ followers

• Be featured in social gamification activities during AU

• Ensure the AU social leads help promote your contests and special promotions

Be part of exclusive pre-event and post-event marketing activities

• Display your logo in multiple AU promotional emails to 1M+ Autodesk customers

• Feature your company description and logo on the AU sponsor page

• Include your logo in the post-show thank you email to all Las vegas and virtual attendees

Get exclusive promotional visibility within the AU mobile app

• Drive traffic to your onsite activities in real time with promoted posts inside the mobile app

• Display your logo for all to see on the mobile app splash page

Benefit from numerous on-site promotions

Enjoy brand visibility with sponsorship banners in registration or meal areas and your logo on a sponsor thank you slide shown during the Main Stage sessions

Choose from premium booth locations

Sponsors choose from prominent spaces in the center of and near the entrance to the hall.

Save time and money

Linear booth spaces are provided to sponsors fully equipped (booths, furniture, carpet, internet and more): you’ll spend less time on logistics and more on meeting and connecting with new customers and prospects.

Get personal assistance from a dedicated sponsor concierge

Our white-glove service for sponsors includes priority booth selection and onsite facilitation for set-up and tear-down.

Get complimentary conference passes

Sponsors receive 3-day (full) conference passes for staff and executives

Access the AU marketing toolkit

We make it easy for you to promote your company’s presence at AU! Our marketing toolkit provides easy access to AU logos, web banners and other ready-made marketing assets. you’ll also get tips and tricks for getting the most out of your sponsorship.

Complete opportunities vary by level and can be further customized for your objectives:

SpOnSOr BEnEFITS

Additional strategic and promotional opportunities available upon

request


Platinum Gold Silver Reseller $100,000 .00 $50,000 .00 $25,000 .00 $6,500 .00 4 Available 5 Available 15 Available 25 Available

AU Keynote Addresspartner supplied video to be played on General Session Main Stage during walk-in and walk-out. video streamed to virtual attendees worldwide

Included

Thought Leadership / Speaking Opportunities

Technology Trends panel participation (includes video of panel archived on AU website post event) Included

Include vignettes from your executives in the exclusive AU partner point of view video series. Included Included Optional

Teach classes on-site, which will also be recorded and posted to AU Online. 3 classes 2 classes

Customer Engagement

Opportunity to host customer lounge in common area. Included One day Optional 4 hour timeslot

Cocktail reception in lounge space for 2 hours Included Optional Optional

Special badge designation for vIp customers Included

Customer appreciation reception for Autodesk reseller customers

Included (Limited to 20 customers

@ $75 per)

Private Meeting SpaceExclusive use of a private “war room” at AU (upscale meeting room with boardroom seating, plasma screen monitors)

Full week One day 4 hour timeslot 4 hour timeslot, standard room

Social Media Package

AU originatated tweets on sponsor behalf Included

participate with SM gamification programs Included Optional Optional

retweets / shares of sponsor postings as appropriate (at the discretion of SM team leads) Included Included Included Included

Pre-Event Marketing

Exclusive EDM sent pre-event to all registered attendees (content subject to approval, marketing deadline dates apply)

Included

Logo branding + link to company page included in (4) AU promotional email blasts to the Autodesk customer list (marketing deadline dates for inclusion apply)

Included Included Included Included

Full company description, contact info, logo and link to sponsor UrL included on sponsor page Included Included Included Included

SPONSOR PACKAGES


Platinum Gold Silver Reseller$100,000 .00 $50,000 .00 $25,000 .00 $6,500 .00

4 Available 5 Available 15 Available 25 Available

AU Mobile App

Logo on mobile app splash page Included

promoted post - one instance at a pre-scheduled time with a pre-approved message Included

Enhanced description, links to files/downloads, special offers Included

Inclusion in “show specials” section of mobile app Included Included Included

Onsite Promotions

(2) large sponsorship banners hung in high traffic areas (registration or meal areas) Included

Logo included in “Thanks to our Sponsors” slide during AU Keynote Address Included

prominent logo inclusion on “Thank you to our Sponsors” signage and banner, placed on each level of the conference center in high traffic areas


Other Benefits

Access to AU marketing toolkit, with logos, web banners, and easy-to-implement tips for maximizing AU sponsor participation


Inclusion in sponsor concierge program including priority booth selection process (based on date of signing and sponsor level), personal contact to help facilitate move-in and move-out


Special seating at general session(s) for Sponsor staff Included

Virtual Bag Insert your pDF or e-asset will be made available to all attendees Included Included

Conference Passes3-day full conference passes 17 passes 11 passes 5 passes Optional

Booth staff passes @ $600 each Optional Optional Optional

Premium Exhibit SpaceBooth space in prime location, daily vacuum, carpet, and wireless internet. Linear booths include turn key booth properties

20x40 20x20 10x20 Optional

Post-Event MarketingSponsor inclusion in post-show “thank you for attending” email, with highlights of sponsor participation

Included

Lead Retrieval Device Handheld badge scanners with options to add customer questions Optional Optional Optional Optional

SPONSOR PACKAGES


Turnkey packages start at $2,500

Exhibiting at AU is a cost effective way to build awareness of your solutions and generate leads to help accelerate your sales all year long.

EXHIBITOrS


Turnkey booth properties All linear booth packages include:

Carpeting - neutral colored carpet will be installed in your space.

Workstation counters - Large enough for a monitor and a laptop (or keyboard). perfect for product demonstrations.

Meeting tables - Well suited for meeting with prospects and customers right in your booth. (included with 10x20 booth only)

Bar stools - Tall stools allow your feet a rest, while maintaining great eye contact with prospects.

Electrical (500W) - power enough for most booths, including those with multiple computers.

Internet connection - Wireless internet will be provided to ensure connectivity with your team back at the office.

Daily cleaning - Trash cans need emptying and carpet needs vacuumed; we do it for you.

Company ID sign - Basic white background with black letters. A simple means of identifying your space throughout the event.

Complimentary full conference passespasses include access to all classes, labs, meals, and parties during AU. Hotel is not included.

Booth staff passespasses include access to Keynotes, all meals, and parties during AU. Hotel is not included.

Pre-event marketingHighlight your company and any special offers with a 500-character description on the AU exhibitor web page.

Marketing toolkitpromote your company’s presence at AU! Our marketing toolkit provides easy access to AU logos, web banners and other ready-made marketing assets. you’ll also get tips and tricks for getting the most out of your exhibit investment.

EXHIBITOr BEnEFITS

20% Early Bird Discount

Offered on All Exhibitor

Packages Now through August 1

At AU, all linear booth packages are turnkey so you spend less time on logistics and more on meeting and connecting with new customers and prospects .


20x20 10x20 10x10 Exhibit KioskEarly Bird Pricing (through July 31) $19,000 $10,000 $5,000 $2,500

Regular Pricing (Starting August 2) $22,800.00 $12,000.00 $6,000.00 $3,000.00

Pre-Event Marketing Company name and 500 character description on AU Website

Conference Passes (a $1675 value each) 11 passes 5 passes 2 passes 1 pass

Additional Booth Staff Passes @ $600 each Optional

Turnkey Booth Properties Included Included Included

Carpeting Included Included Included Included

Workstation Counters 3 included 2 included 1 included

Meeting Tables 1 included

Bar Stools 6 bar stools 2 included 1 included

Company ID Sign Included Included Included Included

Electrical Included Included Included Included

Wireless Internet Included Included Included Included

Daily Cleaning Included Included Included Included

Marketing Toolkit Included Included Included Included

Lead Retrieval Device Optional

EXHIBITOR PACKAGES


10’ X 20’ BOOTH• Paneled Back Wall

20’ W x 10’ D x 8’ H (graphics not included)

• 3 Workstation Counters

• 1 Cafe Table

• 6 Bar Stools

• 500 Watts Electric

• Wireless Internet

• Basic Company Sign (not attached)


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HOW TO pArTICIpATE

Submit your application to sponsor or exhibit atau.autodesk.com starting April 22, 2014

Sponsor and Exhibitor Sales Manager

Sponsor Concierge

Daniel [email protected] +1-317-984-7299

Karina [email protected] +1-415-444-7581

Exhibit Hall Manager

Debra [email protected] +1-415-507-6182

Event Manager

Ignite [email protected] +1-415-675-8438

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