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RIPE 49 Event Sponsorship

RIPE Meetings are open to anyone. Although the meeting is primarily technical, it is also a social event in the sense that it gives people who communicate frequently on an electronic basis a chance to meet face-to-face to exchange information. For this reason, extended lunch periods and frequent coffee breaks are scheduled during the meetings. There are also several opportunities for attendees to socialise after the RIPE Working Group sessions.

Sponsored activities are welcome at the RIPE Meetings and play an important role in socialising for the attendees. These activities are scheduled around the meeting sessions so that they not disturb the character of the RIPE Meeting.

Between 17:30 and 20:00 on most days, RIPE Meeting sponsors have the opportunity to introduce themselves to meeting participants at after-session socials. These socials provide sponsors access to meeting attendees in a highly interactive atmosphere and give the sponsor an opportunity to highlight their organisation and services.

During the Working Group sessions, sponsored activities are not allowed as this could disturb the RIPE Working Group sessions. However, we offer the option to sponsor the Terminal Room, open all day most days, that meeting attendees use between the sessions. Please contact <meeting@ripe.net> for further details on sponsoring the Terminal Room.

RIPE Meetings are scheduled throughout the year several sponsorship opportunities available. Locations and dates for the meetings can be found at:

http://www.ripe.net/ripe/meetings/

What is the procedure?
If you would like to know more about sponsorship opportunities, please contact <meeting@ripe.net>. Your event can take place at the RIPE Meeting venue or elsewhere. After the agreed sponsorship amount has been received by the RIPE NCC, the Meeting Organisation Team will organise the social event sponsored by your company. We guarantee you an enjoyable evening!

What are the costs?
The costs for the social events are usually between EUR 4500 and EUR 7000. The price includes all drinks and snacks. Please note that the sponsor's display materials and giveaways are not included in the above-mentioned amounts.

Please check with the Meeting Organisation Team on which of the following options are available:

Sponsor Option 1: Between 17.30 and 20:00 on most days, sponsors may introduce themselves and their organisation by hosting the well-attended after-session socials for RIPE Meeting participants at the meeting venue or elsewhere.

Sponsor Option 2: Sponsors may choose to host the entertainment provided during the RIPE Dinner. The dinner is a social highlight of the RIPE Meeting week and is regarded highly by the attendees.

Sponsor Option 3: For a full week, sponsors may host the RIPE Meeting Terminal Room. Terminal Room sponsors will receive daily recognition from the continual traffic that this valued service provides.

Sponsor Option 4: For a full week, sponsors may support the webcast in the main meeting room. The webcast is an added service also to those not attending the RIPE Meeting, or attending remotely.

Sponsor Option 5: For a full week, sponsors may provide the connectivity for the RIPE Meeting. Excellent connectivity is expected.

Sponsor Option 6: Giveaways, such as umbrellas, shirts or technical gadgets will be considered on an individual basis.

How do sponsors benefit?
RIPE Meeting sponsors receive many benefits. As an effective public relations opportunity, sponsors are rewarded with:

· High visibility
· Organisation name exposure
· Recognition and awareness building of their organisation's services
· Access to industry players
· Communication with the RIPE Meeting attendees that are receptive to new information
· Corporate logo displayed on online RIPE Meeting plan and with on site signage

What do sponsors provide?
The sponsor can provide:

· Material to display during the event: company profile, business cards, etc.
· Giveaways: shirts, bags, etc.
· Invitation letter- size A5

If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact <meeting@ripe.net> for further information.