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Evolution 2015Global User & Partner Conference

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Achieving logistics and supply chain excellence is an

important strategic focus for Descartes’ 10,500+

customers and partners located in more than 60

countries around the world. Descartes Evolution 2015 is

a forum for Descartes users and partners to share the

solutions knowledge and operational best practices that

are driving today’s world class supply chains. It provides

an engaging opportunity to explore the role of the

Descartes Global Logistics Network™ (Descartes GLN™)

in uniting participants from across the global logistics

market, standardizing processes and managing all

aspects of resources in motion. Descartes customers

from around the world attend the conference to

learn how to drive further improvements within their

operations, meet the Descartes product management

team, provide input on product development plans,

network with industry colleagues, discover new

business opportunities and partnerships, and learn

more about complementary solutions provided by

Descartes’ partners.

Evolution 2015Global User & Partner Conference

D E S C R T E STM

Descartes’ Global User & Partner Conference, Evolution 2015, is taking place

from Tuesday, May 19 to Thursday, May 21 at the Intercontinental Hotel in

Miami, Florida.

Sponsorship Options

PlatinumSponsorship 2 available / $14,995

• Logo placement and “Platinum Sponsor” acknowledgement on conference registration site and on Descartes’ Global User Group Website

• Sponsor of Welcome Dinner – includes signage and acknowledgement during Dinner

• Sponsorship of one meal function: breakfast or lunch

• Speaking opportunity in track panel discussion

• 4 User Group Registrations

• Opportunity to include marketing collateral/product literature in conference registration package to be given to Descartes Evolution 2015 attendees

• Exhibit space: One skirted tabletop space, one 2’x3’ exhibitor sign and one live electrical power strip

• One email communication to attendee list prior to or after the event (will be sent by Descartes on behalf of sponsor)

• Attendees will receive a USB drive branded with your logo and loaded with your promotional materials along with the conference presentations

GoldSponsorship 2 available / $9,995

• Logo placement on conference registration site and Descartes’ Global User Group Website

• Signage and acknowledgement during Descartes Evolution 2015 Technology Fair and Networking Reception

• Speaking opportunity in track panel discussion

• 2 User Group Registrations

• Opportunity to include marketing collateral/product literature in conference registration package to be given to Descartes Evolution 2015 attendees

• Exhibit space: One skirted tabletop space, one 2’x3’ exhibitor sign and one live electrical power strip

4 available / $6,995

• Logo placement on conference registration site and Descartes’ Global User Group Website

• Sponsorship of one break

• 2 User Group Registrations

• Opportunity to include marketing collateral/product literature in conference registration package to be given to Descartes Evolution 2015 attendees

• Exhibit space: One skirted tabletop space, one 2’x3’ exhibitor sign and one live electrical power strip

SilverSponsorship

20 available / $5,995

• Logo placement on conference registration site and Descartes’ Global User Group Website

• 1 User Group Registration

• Exhibit space: One skirted tabletop space, one 2’x3’ exhibitor sign and one live electrical power strip

BronzeSponsorship

AdditionalOpportunities

As a sponsor of Descartes’ Global User & Partner Conference, Evolution 2015, you have the opportunity to benefit from

excellent visibility and exposure to key Descartes customers at the event via the centrally located exhibit space and the

networking receptions. Business development opportunities at the conference will include logo placement on key

conference materials, one-on-one meetings and options for pre/post conference mailings and speaking opportunities. Plus,

with Descartes recently extending its ecosystem through its ‘United By Design’ strategic alliance program, sponsors have a

unique and unprecedented opportunity to create awareness with a global network of organizations that are all working

together to achieve a common goal. Sponsorship options include:

www.descartes.com/usergroup

► Additional Promotional Sponsorships include:

• Wifi Sponsorship ..................................................... $8,000• Branded Hotel Room Keys....................................... $8,000• Play Station/Activity Zone......................................... $7,500• Water Bottles.......................................................... $6,500• Shoe Shine Booth.................................................... $4,000• Lanyards.................................................................. $3,500• User Group Event App (for tablets).......................... $3,500• Notepads................................................................ $2,500• Branded Pens.......................................................... $2,000

How to Sponsor

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Dr, Waterloo, ON N2V 1C6 Canada. All rights reserved. Descartes, the Descartes

triangle logo and all product names used are Descartes trademarks unless

specifically identified as the trademarks of a third party.

If you are interested in sponsoring Descartes Evolution 2015 or require additional information,

please contact: Mr. Chris Varney, Vice President, Global Alliances and Channels, Descartes Systems

Group, (t) +1.519.572.4564, (e) cvarney@descartes.com

Gold Silver BronzePlatinum

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Logo placement & acknowledgement on event registration site and Descartes website

Signage & acknowledgement during Technology Fair and Networking Reception

Sponsorship of one meal function: breakfast or lunch

Speaking opportunity in track panel discussion

Event registrations

Inclusion of marketing collateral/product literature in registration package

One skirted tabletop space, one 2’x3’ exhibitor sign & one live power strip

Opportunity to send one email to attendee list (sent by Descartes on your behalf)

Branded USB with your promotional materials along w/conference presentations

Sponsor of Welcome Dinner – includes signage & acknowledgement during dinner

Sponsorship of one break

Sponsorship Tier Benefits At-a-Glance

The mission of the Descartes Global User Group is to provide an opportunity for users of Descartes solutions

to learn more about Descartes products, network with other customers to share best practices and give

feedback on future product direction. Evolution 2015 is a customer driven event. Descartes’ Global User Group

Steering Committee, comprised of annually elected representatives from customer companies, sets the

direction of the event and collaborates with Descartes’ product management team to develop the program.

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