SIFMA's 34th Annual Operations Conference and Exhibit
April 29 - May 2, (Sunday - Wednesday)
At the exclusive Gaylord Palms Resort and Convention Center, Kissimmee, FL.
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Sponsorship Information

SIFMA’s 34th Annual Operations Conference and Exhibit will be held from April 29 – May 2, (Sunday – Wednesday) at the exclusive Gaylord Palms Resort and Convention Center in Kissimmee, FL. This event will be of particular interest to operations, technology, risk, and compliance professionals. Not only does the conference provide a robust program that will include many thought provoking topics, it also offers networking opportunities with industry colleagues and forums for discussing a wide array of matters confronting our business. This Annual Conference will provide financial industry operations professionals with ideas and solutions for achieving the highest quality performance and customer service within their functional area of responsibility. The program will include essential information on current initiatives, future trends, and updates from various industry experts.

Our Invited Audience will consist of Senior Executives on the operational side of the securities industry broker/dealer community. (32% Senior Vice President/Managing Director; 51% Vice President/Director).

Sponsorship Opportunities

Increase your exposure by networking with key securities industry’s executives during SIFMA’s upcoming Operations Conference & Exhibit. SIFMA’S Operations Conference & Exhibit provides financial industry operations professionals with ideas and solutions for achieving the highest quality of performance and customer service within their functional area of responsibility.

Sponsorship Benefits

Today many firms invest through methods of sponsorship to enhance their relationship with their target audience. The Conference Agenda, Special Events, and Exhibit Hall at SIFMA’s Operations Conference & Exhibit will provide participants with personal opportunities to meet your firm’s brand up close and build relationships through memorable and relevant experiences. This event provides numerous opportunities for informal networking among senior level decision makers. Partner with SIFMA through sponsorship and networking opportunities during the 34th Annual Conference and Exhibit. Partake in an unparalleled industry forum through sponsorship of selected events. This is an excellent opportunity to gain additional name branding and recognition by getting in front of your target audience during this annual conference dedicated to Operations Professionals within the securities industry.

Decision makers know this Event, which is the forum that will provide you with an excellent sales and marketing opportunity to meet over 600 Senior Operations Executives from securities broker/dealer firms, banking institutions, self-regulators, accounting firms and industry service organizations. This is an opportunity you can’t afford to miss!

 

2007 Sponsorship Opportunities

Sunday, April 29th

Sponsorship: Golf Tournament Continental Breakfast, Refreshments & Prizes - Available
Investment: $12,000
Includes: Two Complimentary Conference Registrations

Sponsorship: Individual Golf Holes - Available
Investment: $1,500
Includes: Logo on Signage at selected Hole
Logo placed on signage at Conference Registration Desk
Logo placed on signage at the entrance way to the Exhibit Hall
Included in sponsor listing final program with company logo, contact
Information and product description.

Sponsorship: Golf Hole #1 - Sold!
Hosted by BearingPoint, Inc.

Sponsorship: Golf Hole #18 - Sold!
Hosted by Miningham & Oellerich, Inc.

Sponsorship: Welcoming Reception & Entertainment – Sold!
Hosted by Thomson Transaction Services


Monday April 30th and Tuesday, May 1st

Sponsorship: Exhibit Hall Door Prizes – Sold!
Provided by US Bank


Monday April 30th - Wednesday, May 2nd

Sponsorship: Cyber Cafe Internet Hot Spot - Sold!
Provided by National Financial, a Fidelity Investments company

Sponsorship: General Session – Sold!
Hosted by Broadridge Financial Solutions, Inc.


Monday, April 30th

Event: Continental Breakfast - Sold!
Hosted by Pershing LLC

Event: Networking Refreshments (Morning) - Sold!
Hosted by NOVON Consulting

Event: Exhibit Hall Buffet Lunch - Sold!
Hosted by IBM

Event: Networking Refreshments (Afternoon) - Sold!
Hosted by Integrated Trade Processing Corporation

Event: Exhibit Hall Reception – Sold!
Hosted by SWIFT


Tuesday, May 1st

Event: Continental Breakfast - Available
Investment: $7,500
Includes: One Complimentary Conference Registration

Event: Networking Refreshments (Morning) -Sold!
Hosted by Rapid Solutions Group

Event: Exhibit Hall Buffet Lunch - Sold!
Hosted by Broadridge Financial Solutions, Inc.


Wednesday, May 2nd

Event: Continental Breakfast - Available
Investment: $6,500
Includes: One Complimentary Conference Registration

Sponsorship: Keynote Speaker Presentation & Distribution of Book that will be referenced throughout his presentation – Available
Investment: $12,500
Includes: 2 Complimentary Conference Registrations & Sponsoring Firm's Logo placed on inside front cover

Stand Your Ground: Building Honorable Leaders the West Point Way

Culture, Ethics and Leadership
Lieutenant Colonel Kevin Hugh Govern
Assistant Professor of Law and Professional Military Ethics Team Leader
United States Military Academy

LTC Kevin Govern will discuss today’s leadership challenges and describe the role of ethical reasoning in today’s world and how different choices yield different results. He will also address how ethical decision making, whether in the Army or the financial services industry, is universal in appeal and application.

Event: Networking Refreshments (Morning) - Available
Investment: $5,500
Includes: One Complimentary Conference Registration

Sponsorship: Contributor - Available
Investment: $5,500
Includes: One Complimentary Conference Registration


Miscellaneous Sponsorship Opportunities

 

Sponsorship: Do Not Disturb Signs - Sold!
Provided by Broadridge Financial Solutions, Inc.

Sponsorship: Conference Attendees’ Notebooks – Sold!
Provided by Deloitte & Touche USA LLP

Sponsorship: Hotel Key Cards, Lanyards & Tote Bags – Sold!
Provided by The Davidsohn Group

Sponsorship: Conference Exhibit Guide - Sold!
Provided by First Clearing Correspondent Services

Sponsorship: Wall Street Journal Room Drop – Sold!
Provided Bernard L. Madoff Securities

Contributor: docHarbor

Contributor: PAETEC Communications Inc.

Contributor: QUODD Financial Information Services

Contributor: TeleContinuity, Inc.

Don’t let these valuable marketing opportunities pass you by!


SIFMA’s Operations Conference & Exhibit Sponsorship Package offers maximum value with:

  • Complimentary conference registration.
  • Complimentary tabletop display in a high traffic location during the sponsored event (if applicable).
  • Listed as sponsor on SIFMA’s Operations Conference website, which includes:
    • Sponsoring Firms URL hot linked to your website
    • Sponsoring Firms Logo
    • Sponsoring Firms Sales Contact Information
    • Sponsoring Firms Product Description.
    • Your link will have the potential of being viewed by an average of 400,000 users per month.
    • Logo on signage (44” x 22”) at the sponsored function (if applicable).
  • Logo placed on signage in the registration area
  • Logo placed on signage at the entrance way to the Exhibit Hall
  • Included in sponsor listing in the conference final program with company logo, contact information, and product description.
  • Exposure to the ultimate decision makers.
  • Unsurpassed networking opportunities with senior executives.
  • The ability to develop new contacts and leads.
  • Sponsoring firm’s promotional material will be included in each conference attendee’s registration packet. (Up to 4 pages of one flyer or brochure.)
  • List of Conference & Exhibit Hall Delegates, in electronic format four weeks prior to the event. This list will be in Excel format, on CD Rom and will include Name, Title, Firm and Mailing Address.
  • Final list of Conference & Exhibit Hall Delegates four weeks post event. This list will be in Excel format, on CD Rom and will include Name, Title, Firm and Mailing Address.

For additional sponsorship information, please contact:

Diana Serri
Assistant Vice President,
Exhibit Sales & Services
212.618.0558
dserri@sifma.org