GS1 Global Forum February, 2013 Brussels, Belgium Are you ready? Sponsorship Programme What’s in it for you?

The Global Forum is a unique opportunity Objective: Fun F2F networking opportunity to educate GS1 staff worldwide on new technologies, solutions and best practices ready for deployment. Inspirational and motivational week to strengthen the GS1 Community and grow network worldwide. Target Audience: GS1 Member Organisation Decision-Makers 550 attendees represented by C-levels, top executives and technical business experts GS1 Member Organizations spanning more than 80 Countries represented - and many other interaction opportunities… 2 The GS1 Global Forum is an internal GS1 event. It is not open to the public. No Solution Provider staff may attend unless they are the guests of GS1 Global Office, a GS1 Member Organization (MO) or an event sponsor. The GS1 Global Forum is an internal GS1 event. It is not open to the public. No Solution Provider staff may attend unless they are the guests of GS1 Global Office, a GS1 Member Organization (MO) or an event sponsor. 4.5 days of networking opportunities 8 strategic plenary sessions 1 Market Place afternoon exhibition 1 Networking Dinner 4 lunches 7 coffee breaks      

Market Place Exhibition… A fun way to network! 3

4 Reach GS1 key decision-makers and showcase your expertise to the world  Networking Access top GS1 executive decision-makers representing more than 80 Member Organisations in a GS1 exclusive strategic inner-circle.  Strategic Alignment Identify strategic initiatives in partnership with GS1 MOs to promote your solutions Build and strengthen your go to market approach In alignment with GS1strategy In alignment with country and regional marketing initiatives Learn about the current status of standards adoption and innovation roadmaps.  Educate GS1 On how your solutions implement the GS1 Standards On how your solutions can help the GS1 MOs to provide services to manufacturers, retailers, etc.

Sponsorship opportunities overview Networking Dinner Official Dinner Sponsor (exclusive) – € Market Place Exhibition Official MP Sponsor (exclusive) – € Solution Provider Booth Exhibitor – € 5 Position your brand, speak to GS1 decision-makers, grow your business globally… Position your brand, speak to GS1 decision-makers, grow your business globally…

6  Sponsor benefits 2 seats at the sponsored dinner VIP table Verbal recognition at the dinner from GS1 leadership Opportunity to give a short speech (3 min) during the dinner Exposure of your logo in event related material (website, participants material, dinner banners and branding)  Networking 2 seats for all open sessions and social programme activities with many networking opportunities Access to the participants list invitation extension sent prior to event to all participants to schedule private meeting Networking Dinner Sponsor – €

Market Place Official Sponsor – €  Sponsor benefits Verbal recognition at the Welcome Reception from GS1 leadership Opportunity to give a short speech (3 min) at the Market Place Welcome Reception A booth space 3 x 2 m (6m²) – Ideal placement including: –A pipe and drape structure + standard hotel table (180 x 80 cm) –A horizontal poster with the name of your stand + logo in color (160 x 50 cm) –Promotion about your company and stand in the related communications Any other booth equipment requires an order form with additional charge  Branding Significant exposure of your logo in event material (website, participants material, event branding and banners) Insert in delegate bags (a brochure or goodie) Make your marketing materials available on post event website  Networking 1 seat at Networking Dinner VIP table 2 seats for all open sessions and social programme activities with many networking opportunities Access to the participants list invitation extension sent prior to event to all participants to schedule private meeting 7

8 Market Place Solution Provider Booth Exhibitor – €  Sponsor benefits A booth space 3 x 2 m (6m²) – Ideal placement including: A pipe and drape structure + standard hotel table (180 x 80 cm) A horizontal poster with the name of your stand + logo (160 x 50 cm) Any other booth equipment requires an order form with additional charge  Branding Significant exposure of your logo in event material (website, participants material, event branding and banners) Insert in delegate bags (a brochure or goodie) Make your marketing materials available on post event website  Networking 2 seats for all open sessions and social programme activities with many networking opportunities Access to the participants list invitation extension sent prior to event to all participants to schedule private meeting

NEW exhibition venue 2013 Exhibition: Sheraton hotel  just across the street! (Meetings venue: Crowne Plaza hotel) Individual booth space availability 2012: up to 22  2013: up to 35! Total exhibition space (in m²) 2012: 530 m²  2013: 720 m²! 9 Market Place Exhibition 2013 New Location and expanded space!

For Solution Providers who are Market Place Sponsor or Exhibitor Additional delegate? € / per person Event Additional Solution Provider Attendee € 10

Contact Details Julio Gaset GS1 E M Gwen Lurie GS1 E M