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www.iawards.com.au2019 State iAwards EventsAdelaide, Brisbane, Canberra, Melbourne, Sydney and HobartMay / June 2019

2019 National iAwards Gala Dinner and Awards CeremonyThursday 29 August, 2019

Recognising, Celebrating & Elevating Australian Digital Innovation

https://www.iawards.com.au/

2019 iAWARDS SPONSORSHIP PROSPECTUS#iAwards 2

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A WORD FROM THE AIIA NATIONAL CHAIRMAN

AUSTRALIAN INNOVATION

THE iAWARDS 2014 TO 2018 iAWARDS - AT A GLANCE

iAWARDS MARKETING

WHAT OUR SPONSORS AND JUDGES HAVE TO SAY...

WHAT OUR PAST iAWARDS WINNERS HAVE TO SAY...

2019 STATE/TERRITORY iAWARDS: EVENT SPONSORSHIP

2019 NATIONAL iAWARDS SPONSORSHIP

2019 NATIONAL iAWARDS ‘PROGRAM SUPPORTER’ OPPORTUNITIES

MULTI-YEAR PACKAGES & ATTRACTIVE PAYMENT OPTIONS

PARTNER WITH THE iAWARDS

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A word from the AIIA National ChairmanFor over 25 years, the iAwards has been Australia’s largest innovation awards program, recognising and celebrating the achievements of those Australian students, businesses and individuals that are conceptualising and developing leading Australian digital innovations.

Each year, the iAwards program celebrates and elevates the many Australian innovators who think beyond the norm, can see beyond the horizon and who can bring ideas to life.

As a nation, we ‘punch well above our weight’ globally when it comes to innovation, technology, our people and our industries.

Those organisations which thrive, grow and prosper understand how critical it is to continually innovate and that’s what the iAwards is all about.John Paitaridis

Chairman, AIIA

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Taking Australian Innovation to the Next LevelThe Australian Information Industry Association (AIIA) is Australia’s peak representative body and advocacy group for Australia’s digital ecosystem. During its 40-year history, the AIIA has been an integral part of Australia’s digital evolution, creating and developing activities across the ICT industry that underpin our social and economic prosperity.

For the past 25 years, the AIIA has been driving an innovation nation through its iAwards program. The iAwards is Australia’s longest-running digital innovation awards program, boasting success from the likes of Google Maps, Atlassian, Wotif and WiseTech Global.

The iAwards is Australia’s most comprehensive innovation recognition program and engages with all sectors of the economy. At the core of the program are the digital leaders that are disrupting and transforming the markets they target, generating tangible end-customer outcomes. The program provides an outstanding marketing, customer and partner engagement platform. Notably, the program offers strategic access to C-level executives.

The iAwards operates in all Australian States and Territories, including WA, through WAITTA’s Incite Awards, and Tasmania, with the support of TasICT. Entries are judged at a state level, after which winners and merit recipients compete as finalists at the National iAwards. The prestigious iAwards events feature State and Territory Premiers and Ministers.

The iAwards provides a unique social forum for industry representatives from corporate Australia, academia, startup and government sectors to come together and celebrate the spirit of innovation that is making a difference to Australians and Australia itself.

The iAwards also injects funds into the local economy across a multitude of areas, including venues, food and beverage, accommodation and collaboration with industry.

AIIA offers a variety of marketing and sponsorship opportunities designed to fit any budget and/or style. Bespoke sponsorship packages for the 2019 iAwards are now available, with limited packages ranging from $2,500 to $100,000.

Become an iAwards sponsor and bring significant benefits to your organisation, as you visibly shine a light on the incredible innovations that are making a difference to the lives of Australians and are shaping our future as an innovation nation.

The iAwards provides the unique opportunity for Australian

organisations to be rightly acknowledged for their hard work with an opportunity to showcase their innovations on the Asia Pacific world stage. Past winners of iAwards who have participated in Asia as part of the Asia Pacific ICT Alliance (APICTA) competitions have found the experience invaluable regardless as to whether they win or don’t.

The access to investor and market networks within APICTA has always been highly valued and beneficial. The iAwards program is structured and aligned closely to APICTA by design to ensure a seamless pathway for entrants to perform well there.

Fulvio Inserra Immediate Past iAwards Chief Judge and Deputy Chair, APICTA






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The iAwards 2014 to 2018 - at a glance

Over 85% of national finalists travelled from interstate for a three

day period of judging, PitchFest and National Gala Dinner, taking in all the sights and sounds of what the iAwards host city has to offer.

National Representation

Vast Judging Panel

EntriesOver 1900 entries have been

submitted to the iAwards program over the past five years.

Entries are Assessed by

iAwards Events and Networking Opportunities

Diversity of Entrants

Companies outside traditional ICT sector Attended the State

iAwardsState Judges 6500+390+

4000+225+

450+

Companies with 1,000+ employees Attended the National

iAwards Gala Dinner and Awards Ceremony

National Judges

Public Sector

Attended the National PitchFest

30%

24%






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Audience OverviewEach year, the iAwards program engages with more than 3,000 participants, including:

C-level executives from around Australia, representing the key vertical markets covered by the iAwards categories.

Investors and service providers from across the Australian digital innovation sector

The trusted advisors and influencers of end-use customers

Channel marketing, sales and integration organisations

Australia’s pre-eminent high growth entrepreneurs






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◦ A comprehensive calendar of National and State AIIA events

◦ The AIIA National Board which comprises key industry leaders and experts

◦ State Councils with representatives from large, medium and small member organisations

◦ Special Interest Group engagement opportunities

◦ The AIIA member and non-member community

◦ State and Federal government departments

◦ Industry associations aligned with the AIIA network

◦ iAwards Alumni

◦ State Judges

◦ National Judges

◦ State and National iAwards sponsors

◦ iAwards website

◦ AIIA website

◦ iAwards blog

◦ Regular electronic direct marketing campaigns

◦ Social media - LinkedIn, Twitter, Facebook, Instagram & YouTube

◦ Bytes, the weekly AIIA newsletter

◦ Promotions at AIIA’s National and State events

◦ Via AIIA’s post event surveys

Elevate your brand across the Australian Technology Community

Make your brand synonymous with Australian Innovation

As Australia’s peak representative body and advocacy group for the ICT industry and wider technology sector, AIIA has a longstanding relationship with both the ICT industry and the Public Sector. Being involved with the iAwards will enable you to position your organisation within the Australian technology community as an influential partner and will give you the unique opportunity to showcase thought leadership across AIIA’s broad network.

The iAwards runs a comprehensive, annually rotating, cross-channel marketing campaign which engages with both the iAwards and AIIA community. Increase your organisation’s visibility and exposure and demonstrate your support for the technology and innovation industry by aligning your brand with all the best attributes of great Australian innovation, as embodied by the iAwards.

The iAwards program utilises numerous marketing channels, such as:

You have the opportunity to become an integral part of the iAwards community, which comprises:

Through our extensive AIIA network, we are able to reach the broader ICT community including:






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Gareth Newport, Director, KPMG, Multi-year National iAwards sponsor“The annual iAwards program is an opportunity to immerse yourself in ideas that are at the leading edge of the ICT community in Australia. Every year I am truly inspired by the innovation, creativity and humbleness shown by Australian companies, researchers and students striving to make a difference to our lives both locally and globally.”

Bambi Price, iAwards Judging Council

“I have been involved with the iAwards for the past 4 years and I am constantly amazed at the quality and calibre of the entries. Each year brings astounding new innovations that are forging changes in their industries, and their contribution to Australia is immeasurable.”

Isabella Groegor-Cechowicz, SAP, past iAwards sponsor

“The real power of the iAwards event is that you encourage all this innovation power in the country.”

Gary Buck, iAwards Chief Judge“I’ve been involved in the iAwards for a number of years and I’m delighted that each year we see more entries and better entries. It is testimony to the overall continued development of the ICT industry in Australia.”

Susan Sly, iAwards Judge“The iAwards provides a platform to showcase new products, benefit directly from judges’ feedback and tap into a network of industry experts. As a judge, I see a wonderful cross-section of innovative ideas,

technologies, people and companies in a very compressed timeframe, many of whom I may

not have encountered otherwise.”

Elizabeth Vega, Global CEO, Informed Solutions, Multi-year National iAwards sponsor

“We need to better prepare and more quickly adapt to the consequences of technological change and citizens’

needs. That’s why it’s critical we all get behind Australia’s technology sector and make sure that it works well for

everyone. The iAwards does a fantastic job in promoting our sector, and how innovation is driving new opportunities

for people, business and government.”

Dr Selvi Kannan, iAwards Judge“The iAwards is an opportunity to be part of an

iconic, leading Australian program that is helping contribute to accelerate digital transformation by

20-30% globally, by empowering organisations to enter this smart space and helping individuals

shape their capabilities for the future.”

What our Sponsors and Judges have to say...

Cameron Boardman, CEO, auDA, Multi-year National iAwards sponsor

“We are so proud to be part of the National iAwards program, which not only recognises the leaders

and up-and-comers in our industry, but gives them the opportunity to grow. Whether a sponsor,

a finalist or a prize recipient, everyone who participates in the National iAwards is a winner.”






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Zachary McClelland, VicHyper / RMIT University, 2017 National iAwards Winner, Undergraduate Tertiary Student

“Winning an iAward opened great opportunities for PR and for meeting the right people to keep evolving the project.”

David Edwards, CEO of automed, 2016 National iAwards winner for Industrial & Primary Industries and the Mobility Innovation of the Year and winner of the Victorian Government Inspiration of the Year award

“The iAwards made the industry stand up and take notice of what we were doing.”

Richard Savoie, Staybil, 2018 National iAwards Winner, Big Data Innovation of the Year

“The iAwards has given us the opportunity to connect with Australia’s industry stakeholders and create relationships within our target market. It has also provided an expert-led platform to validate our business model with industry leaders and get their feedback.”

Sara KhalifaKEH-Sense, CSIRO’s Data61, 2017 NSW State iAwards Winner, Mobility Innovation of the Year

“The iAwards is the most inclusive and recognised innovation awards program in Australia.”

Dr Raghav Murali-GaneshCancerAid, Startup of the Year, 2018“The iAwards is an industry recognised, national

Awards program, with some exceptional winners from past cohorts. It has provided us with the opportunity to

connect with a local, national and possibly international network of contacts and business opportunities.”

Christine Lassen, NSW Trauma App, 2017 National iAwards Winner, Public

Sector & Government Markets

“Persevere. Seek help from the AIIA experts. Get caught up in the hype. It could be the most exciting

journey you’ll take in your professional career.”

Dr. Nabin Sharma, University of Technology Sydney, SharkSpotter©, 2018 National iAwards

Winner, Artificial Intelligence or Machine Learning and 2018 APICTA merit winner.

“The iAwards has given us the opportunity to connect SharkSpotter©

with the community globally.”

Claire Morris Prezzee, 2017 National iAwards Winner,

Mobility Innovation of the Year

“The iAwards sets a benchmark for Australian innovation to be recognised and rewarded.”

What our past iAwards winners have to say...






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2019 State/Territory iAwards: Event Sponsorship

Benefit (at relevant state/territory event) Major State Partner Platinum Gold Bronze Table Sponsor

Exclusivity on sponsorship category (subject to availability) (limited to 1) (limited to 1) (limited to 3)

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Recognition as major state partner at National iAwards Gala Dinner & Awards Ceremony event - - -

Permission to use 2019 iAwards logo on your organisation’s website and email signatures

Inclusion in 2019 iAwards media strategy - - -

Invitation to join state iAwards advisory group – personalised process and judging - - -

Logo on 2019 iAwards event flyers

Logo on 2019 branded sponsor table -

Recognition by MC at both 2019 iAwards State event and at 2019 National iAwards event

Onstage opportunity to welcome or thank compelling high-profile speaker (3 mins max) or onstage iAwards presentation role

- -

Priority seating -

Attendance listing (organisation, registered attendee name & job title only) - -

Brochures on registrations desk/seats - -

Social media blast related to sponsorship of iAwards state event 4 3 2 1

Inclusion of question in post-event survey - - -

Number of tickets to state event 10 10 6 10

VIP table tickets (additional to sponsor table tickets) 2 1 - -

Sponsorship package costs per state/territory event (ex GST)

1 year $20,000 $9,500 $5,000 $3,000






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2019 National iAwards SponsorshipThere are a number of sponsorship packages available for organisations keen to be involved with the 2019 iAwards program on a national level, such as:

To find out more about these packages and discuss how your organisation can be involved with the iAwards program on a national level please contact:

● 2019 Major Corporate Sponsorship *Lead branding with National Government iAwards partner*

● 2019 National Program ‘Naming Rights’ Sponsorship

● 2019 Cross Technology Category Sponsorship

● 2019 National iAwards Social Media Partner

● Platinum PitchFest Sponsor

● PitchFest Host Sponsor

● Gold PitchFest Sponsor

● Silver PitchFest Sponsor

● PitchFest Innovation Showcase Sponsor

● PitchFest Coffee Cart Sponsor

● Platinum Table Sponsorship Package

Kerryn NelsoniAwards Sponsorship Manager

E: [email protected]

Ph: 03 9785 3050

M: 0417 035 536






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2019 National iAwards ‘Program Supporter’ Opportunities

2019 Program Supporter

2019 Program Supporter

2019 Startup Supporter

2019 Student Travel Supporter

$500

$1,000

$1,000

$1,500

► Your logo displayed as 2019 iAwards program supporter on the iAwards website.

► Your logo included in our five 2019 State iAwards event programs.



► Your logo included in our 2019 National iAwards Gala Dinner and 2019 Awards Ceremony program.




► Your logo displayed as 2019 iAwards supporting partner on the iAwards website.



Give your support to startup organisations with their 2019 iAwards journey.

Funds donated at this level will be pooled and used to assist startups with their iAwards entry costs and associated travel to attend the 2019 State and National iAwards events.

Give your support to students with their 2019 iAwards journey.

Funds donated at this level will be pooled and used to subsidise the travel costs of students who will be travelling inter-state and from regional areas to participate in the 2019 State and National iAwards events.

** If you have a particular startup (or number of startups) that you would like to see nominate for iAwards entry, please provide us with their details so we can contact them and assist them with their iAwards entry.






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Multi-Year Packages & Attractive Payment Options

Partner with the iAwards in your State

Partner with the National iAwards and Help Support Australian Innovation

Demonstrate your commitment to the 2019 iAwards program and secure additional discounts!

If you would like to find out more about the discounted prices available on two, three, four or five year partner packages at both a state and national level, please contact AIIA’s iAwards Sponsorship Manager, Kerryn Nelson.

To discuss how you can support leading digital innovators in your state or territory - and encourage them on the path to national recognition, please contact your local AIIA event partner.

ACT

NSW

Qld

SA

VIC

To find out how you can be part of the 2019 National iAwards program and help recognise, celebrate and elevate Australian innovation and excellence, please contact:

Kerryn NelsoniAwards Sponsorship Manager

E: [email protected]

Ph: 03 9785 3050

M: 0417 035 536

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● This sponsorship prospectus is subject to change at any time.

● All sponsorship products and packages are subject to availability.

● All prices are quoted in Australian dollars and exclude GST.

● The prices listed are AIIA membership prices.

● Sponsorship opportunities are first offered to AIIA members, then to non-members.

● Non-members cannot sponsor at premium sponsorship levels, and options for non-members to sponsor at other levels is at the sole discretion of AIIA. Non-member pricing is 50% above the AIIA member list price.

● Event dates are subject to change and confirmed sponsors will be advised in advance of any changes.

● Additional event tickets can be purchased at the rates advertised on the AIIA website for the event.

● Sponsors are responsible for travel and accommodation associated with their delegates, presenters and staff.

● AIIA, at its sole discretion, may choose to upgrade some components of a sponsorship package.

● For sponsors entitled to attendance listings, such listings will be provided where we have recorded registrations for the relevant event and subject to individuals’ privacy consent.

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