Venturefest 2018 Sponsor Pack

About VenturefestVenturefest North West 2018 is the region’s largest annual innovation event, bringing together innovators, entrepreneurs and investors.

It’s where connections are made, growth opportunities born, new ideas inspired, and the most exciting business innovations showcased.

Join an anticipated 1,000 attendees at Manchester Central on Thursday 13th September for a unique mix of inspirational speakers, interactive workshops and networking opportunities.

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How you can benefit from VenturefestNow in its fifth year, this flagship regional event offers the perfect opportunity to position your business as a leader supporting the North West’s innovation landscape.

Following the 650-plus attendees in 2017, there will be 1,000 businesses, entrepreneurs, investors and academics to promote your business to this year.

You’ll also benefit from significant press and digital coverage, with media coverage reaching 2.4 million people last year and the event hashtag used on 1,500 social media posts, making 5.8 million impressions.

Opportunities for sponsors and exhibitorsThis year we have a range of opportunities for partners and sponsors. These include:

Headline Sponsor

• One of a maximum of two Headline Sponsors

• All above the line marketing exposure – logo to be included on all marketing and advertising collateral, both print and digital

• Premium position on the day, with large exhibition space

• Participation on Innovation Showcase judging panels

• Opportunities to provide speakers and clinics for visitors

• Access to VIP sponsors-only area

• Logo on VIP sponsors-only area

• Exclusive after-show event

• Lead generation opportunities via opt-in on online Innovation Showcase Competition (anticipated entrants c100) and registration forms (anticipated c1,000)

• £10,000 + VAT

Sponsor

• Publicity and promotion before, during and after the event

• Prominent exhibition space, including 4x2m shell scheme

• Opportunities to provide speakers and clinics for visitors

• Exclusive after-show event

• Lead generation opportunities via opt-in on onlineInnovation Showcase Competition (anticipated entrants c100)and registration forms (anticipated c1,000)

• £3,500+VAT

Exhibitors

• Table-top exhibition space (shell scheme available at an additional cost)

• Online promotion before, during and after the event

• £1,500 + VAT

We welcome enquiries and look forward to discussing opportunities

to bring you into the event family.

Please get in touch with:

Peter Gaunt, GC Business Growth Hub Relationship Manager

peter.gaunt@growthco.uk 07753 418 033

Enquiries

“I’ve been involved in entrepreneurship for over 20 years, and three of the most important factors in success are building strong networks, learning from others’ experiences and harnessing the latest innovations. Venturefest allows you to do this, and brings together entrepreneurs, professionals and investors at scale, encouraging them to mix, interact and create serendipity.”

Professor Vikas Shah, MBE