INET is the premier event in the Internet industry, providing an international forum
for advancing the development and implementation of Internet networks, technologies,
applications, and policies.
The world's Internet leaders meet at INET conferences to exchange experiences and shape
the future of the Internet. INET attendees examine strategic issues emanating from the
Internet's impact on commerce and finance, education, technologies and societies
throughout the World. INET'99 will present a strong technical program with all papers peer
reviewed by industry experts from around the world.
About the Internet Society
Since 1991, the Internet Society has served as the international organization for
global coordination and cooperation on the Internet, promoting and maintaining a broad
spectrum of activities focused on the Internet's development, availability, and associated
technologies.
The Internet Society serves the needs of the growing global Internet community in a
variety of ways: annual International Networking (INET) conference and other sponsored
events, Network Training Workshops, tutorials, research, publications, public policy and
trade activities, regional and local chapters, standardization activities, committees and
an international secretariat. From commerce to education to social issues, our goal is to
enhance the availability and utility of the Internet on the widest possible scale.
Internet Society Mission
"To assure the beneficial, open evolution of the global Internet and its related
internetworking technologies through leadership in standards, issues, and education."
Internet Society - International Secretariat
12020 Sunrise Valley Drive, Suite 210
Reston, VA 20191-3429 USA
Tel: +1 703 648 9888
Fax: +1 703 648 9887
URL: http://www.isoc.org/inet99
Internet Society - Europe, Middle East and Africa
World Trade Center II
29 rte de Pre-Bois
PO Box 896
1215 Geneva Switzerland
Tel. +41 22 929 5786
Fax: +41 22 929 5792
Benefits are commensurate with level of sponsorship, which is determined by total
contributions.
As an INET sponsor, you add to your organization's visibility and prestige in the
Internet market and among its leaders. Booth space is assigned commensurate with
sponsorship level. INET'99 sponsors will be acknowledged in all publications printed after
a commitment to sponsor is made.
INTERNET ACCESS ROOM
McEnery Convention Center
22-25 June 1999
Sponsorship: US $75,000
The most popular room during INET conferences, the Internet Access Room is open 14
hours each day, Tuesday through Friday, to conference attendees. The Internet Access Room
will have direct, high-bandwidth connections to the Internet, with over 100 computers and
docking stations. As sponsor, your organization will receive custom signage in the Access
Room and your organizational logo displayed on the screen savers.
PRESS FACILITIES & PRESS LUNCHEON
McEnery Convention Center
21-25 June 1999
Sponsorship: US $90,000
As sponsor of the INET Press Facilities, your organization will be provided the
opportunity to address registered press during the Tuesday, 22 June Press Luncheon, and
receive custom signage through the Media Work Room and Press Conference Room. The Press
Work Room will include a copy machine, fax machines, computers with Internet access, and
refreshments. The sponsor may distribute logo'd items during open Press Room hours.
OPENING RECEPTION
McEnery Convention Center
22 June 1999, Tuesday
Sponsorship: US $100,000
Establish your organization's presence at the INET'99 kick-off event - the attendee's
first impression of the conference. Assorted hors d'oeuvres and refreshments will be
served. Custom signage will be provided. During the reception, the sponsor may distribute
logo'd items, such as napkins or cups.
GALA EVENING
San Jose Tech Museum of Innovation
23 June 1999, Wednesday
Sponsorship: US $200,000
This unique and festive evening is the social highlight of INET'99. The science and
technology museum focuses on advanced technologies that are changing our lives - a place
for high tech learning and exploration. A tempting array of hors d'oeuvres and
refreshments will be served. Many conference attendees substitute the Gala Evening as
their evening meal. The sponsor may make a 3-5 minute speech to delegates at the opening
of the Gala Evening and distribute logo'd items, such as napkins or cups.
WEDNESDAY LUNCH
McEnery Convention Center
23 June 1999
Sponsorship: US $35,000
Increase your organization's recognition by having a strong presence at an INET'99
plated luncheon. As sponsor, your organization will receive custom signage at the lunch
entrance and during the lunch may distribute logo'd items, such as napkins or cups.
THURSDAY LUNCH
McEnery Convention Center
24 June 1999
Sponsorship: US $35,000
Increase your organization's recognition by having a strong presence at an INET'99
plated luncheon. As sponsor, your organization will receive custom signage at the lunch
entrance and during the lunch may distribute logo'd items, such as napkins or cups.
WEDNESDAY REFRESHMENT BREAKS
McEnery Convention Center
23 June 1999
Sponsorship: US $15,000
Take advantage of the time before and after the morning Plenary Session and during the
afternoon session break to promote your organization. The sponsor will receive custom
signage and during breaks may distribute logo'd items, such as napkins or cups. Covers
three refreshment breaks.
THURSDAY REFRESHMENT BREAKS
McEnery Convention Center
24 June 1999
Sponsorship: US $15,000
Take advantage of the time before and after the morning Plenary Session and during the
afternoon session break to promote your organization. The sponsor will receive custom
signage and during breaks may distribute logo'd items, such as napkins or cups. Covers
three refreshment breaks.
FRIDAY REFRESHMENT BREAKS
McEnery Convention Center
25 June 1999
Sponsorship: US $10,000
Take advantage of the time before and after the morning concurrent sessions to promote
your organization. The sponsor will receive custom signage and during breaks may
distribute logo'd items, such as napkins or cups. Covers two refreshment breaks.
ON-SITE PROGRAM GUIDE
McEnery Convention Center
21-25 June 1999
Sponsorship: US $25,000
Referred to again and again throughout the conference, the Program Guide is the
indispensable on-site guide to INET'99. The guide contains information on every session,
its speakers, and social events. The sponsor will receive a full-page advertisement on the
inside cover of the Guide.
TOTE BAGS
McEnery Convention Center
21-25 June 1999
Sponsorship: US $50,000
As a sponsor of the tote bags, your organization will work with the Internet Society to
design a custom INET'99 tote bag. Every conference attendee will receive the tote bag,
complete with your organization's name and logo and filled with all conference-related
materials.
CONFERENCE NOTEPAD
McEnery Convention Center
21-25 June 1999
Sponsorship: US $10,000
Your organization's name and logo will be in front of attendees throughout the
conference as they capture the ideas and thoughts of the speakers on their INET'99 writing
notepad. Notepads are distributed to all conference attendees.
CONFERENCE T-SHIRT
McEnery Convention Center
21-25 June 1999
Sponsorship: US $50,000
In sponsoring the conference t-shirt, your organization will work with the
Internet Society to design a custom INET'99 t-shirt. Every conference attendee will
receive the t-shirt, complete with your organization's name and logo.
DIRECTORY OF ATTENDEES
McEnery Convention Center
21-25 June 1999
Sponsorship: US $15,000
The official INET'99 Attendee Directory contains information on each pre-registered
attendee. The Directory will include an organizational profile of the sponsor as well as a
full-page advertisement on the Directory's inside cover.
CD-ROM PROCEEDINGS
McEnery Convention Center
21-25 June 1999
Sponsorship: US $25,000
The papers presented at the conference are an invaluable resource that conference
attendees refer to again and again. The INET'99 CD-ROM, distributed to each conference
attendee, contains the text of every presentation. With your company logo on the CD-ROM
cover and with your organizational Web-link inside the CD-ROM, you gain visibility not
only at the conference, but for many months to come.
BOOK OF ABSTRACTS
McEnery Convention Center
21-25 June 1999
Sponsorship: US $30,000
Referred to throughout the conference, this 150-page INET'99 Book contains a synopsis
of every conference break-out session and is distributed to each attendee on-site. The
sponsor will receive a full-page inside cover advertisement.
OFFICIAL INTERNET SERVICE PROVIDER OF INET'99
McEnery Convention Center
21-25 June 1999
Sponsorship: $50,000
Sponsored by: Teleglobe International
http://www.teleglobe.com/en/internat/
Additional opportunities:
Contact ISOC to discuss other opportunities to distribute items with your
organization's logo.
DEVELOPING COUNTRIES NETWORKING SYMPOSIUM
McEnery Convention Center
21 June 1999
Multiple Sponsorships Available
This Symposium addresses a range of highly pertinent technology and policy issues
affecting Internet development in countries with newly emerging technology. Papers and
discussions between participants assess the progress made to improve connectivity and to
exchange practical solutions regarding the further deployment of Internet applications in
Developing Countries. Presentations are made on the results of several international
connectivity projects as well as on pressing Internet-related issues facing Developing
Countries today. Sponsorship of this Symposium provides a quick avenue to build your
organization's presence in this emerging market.
EDUCATIONAL NETWORKING (K-12) WORKSHOP
McEnery Convention Center
22 June 1999
Multiple Sponsorships Available
This workshop illuminates the broad range of issues related to the use of the Internet
in schools, with an emphasis on practical lessons for teachers and administrators.
Presentations address school reform and the renewal of teaching and learning through the
use of Internetworking technology, describe major international networking projects
through which students from around the world can collaborate with one another on a global
basis, and provide models for professional development and ongoing support for teachers.
Sponsorship of this Workshop is a perfect way to demonstrate your organization's
commitment to education.
NETWORK TRAINING WORKSHOP FOR COUNTRIES IN THE EARLY STAGES OF INTERNETWORKING
13-20 June 1999
Multiple Sponsorships Available
Held the week prior to the INET'99 Conference, this workshop provides intensive
training for networking professionals from countries that have recently connected to the
Internet or want to do so. The workshop emphasizes hands-on Internet set-up, operations,
maintenance and management. Many graduates are leading the implementation of the Internet
in their countries today. Sponsorship of this Workshop provides your organization with an
opportunity to gain an influential, insider presence in countries new to the Internet.
Note: All custom logo'd INET'99 items include sponsor's logo and name, as well as
INET'99 and Internet Society logos.
To become a sponsor of INET'99, contact the Internet Society International Secretariat
at inet99-sponsors@isoc.org or call + 1
703.648.9888. European, Middle Eastern and African organizations may contact ISOC's
Geneva Office at inet99-sponsorsEMEA@isoc.org
or call +4` 22.929.5786. All sponsorship events are sold on a first-come, first-served
basic. All exhibition booth assignments are made on a first-paid, first-assigned
basis.
