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Sponsorship Prospectus As a Sponsor, you’ll be part of an event that is the focal point of SAS innovation and discovery. More than 4,000 SAS ® professionals from around the world are expected to gather in Las Vegas this year. Contact Us Partner Sponsorships: Kathy Joyner at 919-531-0768 or email at [email protected] Academic Sponsorships: Jeanine Goodwin at 919-531-7070 or email at [email protected]

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Page 1: SAS Global Forum 2016 Sponsorship Prospectus2016/01/29  · Sponsorship Prospectus As a Sponsor, you’ll be part of an event that is the focal point of SAS innovation and discovery

Sponsorship Prospectus

As a Sponsor, you’ll be part of an event that is the focal point of SAS innovation and discovery. More than 4,000 SAS® professionals from around the world are expected to gather in Las Vegas this year.

Contact UsPartner Sponsorships: Kathy Joyner at 919-531-0768 or email at [email protected]

Academic Sponsorships: Jeanine Goodwin at 919-531-7070 or email at [email protected]

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Attendees by company size• 1 Billion + 62%

• 0-50 Million 27%

• 50-250 Million 4%

• 250-500 Million 4%

• 500 Million - 1 Billion 3%

Attendees by industry• Education 20%

• Financial Services 12%

• Health Care 10%

• Banking 8%

• Government 7%

• Services 7%

• Manufacturing 5%

• Pharmaceuticals 4%

• Retail 4%

• Telco and Service Providers 2%

• Transportation 2%

• Utilities 2%

• Media 1%

• Other 16%

Attendees by industry• Financial Services 13%

• Manufacturing 12%

• Retail 11%

• Banking 10%

• Services 10%

• Telco and Service Providers 7%

• Education 6%

• Government 5%

• Media 3%

• Hospitality and Entertainment 3%

• Utilities 2%

• Health Care 2%

• Transportation 2%

• High Tech 1%

• Pharmaceuticals 1%

• Other 14%

Attendees by title• Technical

Professional 87%

• Director 8%

• Executive 5%

The Users Program offers first-class educational and networking opportunities to SAS users. Attendees receive customized training from SAS experts and the chance to share ideas with fellow SAS professionals from more than two dozen industries.

The Executive Program is designed for senior executives (director level and above). Content that is shared is designed to facilitate discussion of practical approaches to solving business problems, including how to identify opportunities and make connections between business and IT.

Who Attends SAS® Global Forum?The conference is sectioned into a Users Program and an Executive Program. We continue to maximize your exposure to our executive audience to increase the value of your sponsorship.

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OFFERINGS

LEVELS1 AND PRICES

DIAMOND EMERALD SAPPHIRE RUBY TOPAZ ACADEMIC2

$60,000 or $65,0003 $40,000 $15,000 $5,000 $7,500 $1,000

Branding Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes

Exhibit Space20’x20’ or

20’X30’ Option3 10’x20’ 10’x10’ Pedestal Bistro Table Pedestal

Lead Retrieval Unit for Booth Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes No

Networking With Executive Program Attendees

Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes

Conference Passes

Users Program4 15 10 8 4 2 2

Executive Program5 15 10 8 0 0 0

Presentations

Preferential Consideration for Executive Program Speaking Opportunity

1

Users Program (Breakout Session)

1 1

Partner Demo Showcase

2 2 2 2

Attendee List for Pre-Event Email

Users Program Yes Yes Yes

Executive Program Yes Yes

Attendee List for Post-Event Email

Users Program Yes Yes Yes Yes

Private Meeting Room3 Yes

Opening Session Reserved Seating Yes

1Diamond, Emerald, Sapphire and Ruby sponsorships are only available to SAS Partner Program members.2Academic sponsorships are available to degree-granting institutions. 3There are two options available to Diamond sponsors. Diamond sponsors must indicate which option they intend to exercise at the time of signing sponsorship agreement. See package details for options description.4Sponsor may use Users Program passes for customers or staff members. Conference passes are valued at $1,495 per pass. Passes may not be distrib-uted to SAS’ competitors or to other SAS Partner Program members. 5Sponsor may invite customers and/or prospects of its choice to the Executive Program; however, attendees must match title criteria for event: director level or above.

Sponsorship OpportunitiesPlease note that the deadline is Jan. 29, 2016. All prices are in US dollars. The Diamond sponsorship package is invitation-only and reserved for top-tier organizations.

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Additional Sponsorship OpportunitiesPlease note that the deadline is Jan. 29, 2016. These options are available on a first-come, first-served basis.

CATEGORY OPPORTUNITY/EVENT AVAILABLE PRICE

SPECIAL 20% DISCOUNTED PRICING FOR

DIAMOND SPONSORS

SPECIAL 10% DISCOUNTED PRICING FOR

EMERALD SPONSORS

EducationalStudent Symposium 1 $15,000 $12,000 $13,500

Academic Summit 1 $7,500 $6,000 $6,750

Networking

Kick Back Party 1 $20,000 $16,000 $18,000

Charity Event 1 $7,500 $6,000 $6,750

Coffee Break PackageExclusive Sponsorship

of All 5 Conference Coffee Breaks

$18,000 $14,400 $16,200

Coffee Break 5 $4,000 (each)

Additional Branding

Mobile Application 1 $7,500 $6,000 $6,750

Charging Station Package

Exclusive Sponsorship of All 3

Charging Stations$5,400 $4,320 $4,860

Charging Stations 3 $2,000 (each)

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CATEGORY PACKAGE DETAILS

Branding Before the Event

Sponsor’s logo on event website with a hyperlink to Sponsor’s website (all Sponsors).

During the Event

• Signage created by SAS with Sponsor’s logo (all Sponsors).

• Sponsorship acknowledgment included in event publications and mobile application (all Sponsors).

• Sponsorship acknowledgment: o During Opening Session (Diamond, Emerald, Sapphire).o During Technology Session (Diamond, Emerald, Sapphire, Ruby, Topaz).o At Executive Program (Diamond, Emerald).o SAS looks for maximum branding opportunities to market our Sponsors but availability is based on the venue.

Exhibit Space6 Diamond

Freestanding space with two booth options available. Indicate your option when signing Exhibitor/Sponsor Agreement.

o Option 1 (20’x30’ Booth) You must include/build a private meeting room within your booth for your exclusive use throughout the conference. Work with your booth partner to design and build the space. Any related costs to the private meeting room are your responsibility.

o Option 2 (20’x20’ Booth) Standard booth plus access to one private meeting room that’s shared by Diamond Sponsors that choose Option 2. Private meeting room availability will be allocated proportionately based on the total number of Diamond Sponsors selecting Option 2.

Both Options: A drawing of the booth layout is required, including locations for power and network, by March 11, 2016. You must order power and Internet for the booth through the venue. More details will be available from the Exhibitor Resource Center by Jan. 1, 2016. You receive one lead retrieval unit for use in your booth; extra lead retrieval units will be available for an additional fee.

Emerald

A drawing of the booth layout is required, including locations for power and network, by March 11, 2016. You must order power and Internet for the booth through the venue. More details will be available from the Exhibitor Resource Center by Jan. 1, 2016. You receive one lead retrieval unit for use in your booth; extra lead retrieval units will be available for an additional fee.

Sapphire

A drawing of the booth layout is required, including locations for power and network, by March 11, 2016. You must order power and Internet for the booth through the venue. More details will be available from the Exhibitor Resource Center by Jan. 1, 2016. You receive one lead retrieval unit for use in your booth; extra lead retrieval units will be available for an additional fee.

Ruby7

Pedestal includes power, wireless Internet connection, LCD display, keyboard and mouse. Your logo will be prominently displayed on the pedestal backdrop (provided by SAS). No additional signage is permitted. You receive one lead retrieval unit for use in your booth; extra lead retrieval units will be available for an additional fee.

Topaz

Bistro8 table with three chairs includes power, wireless Internet connection, LCD display, keyboard and mouse. Your logo will be prominently displayed on the pedestal backdrop (provided by SAS). No additional signage is permitted. You receive one lead retrieval unit for use in your booth; extra lead retrieval units will be available for an additional fee.

Academic

Pedestal includes power, wireless Internet connection, LCD display, keyboard and mouse. Your logo will be prominently displayed on the pedestal backdrop (provided by SAS). No additional signage is permitted. You receive one lead retrieval unit for use in your booth; extra lead retrieval units will be available for an additional fee.

6All exhibit space is in The Quad (SAS demos and services area). The Quad is a high-traffic, interactive experience for SAS Global Forum attendees. Attendees rate The Quad as a highlight of their

conference experience. The Quad hosts a variety of events to draw attendees for educational and networking opportunities.7Ruby Sponsors are not allowed to bring booth properties and are limited to a maximum of two staff members in The Quad.

8Bistro table is a small, round café-style table.

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CATEGORY PACKAGE DETAILS

Networking With Executive Program

Attendees

SAS Global Forum brings together a diverse audience — users and executives — to create a cohesive event. Most networking opportunities exist in The Quad, an exceptional environment for Sponsors to interact with Executive Program attendees (director level and above). The Quad hosts a wide variety of activities: opening reception, guided tours, SAS customer appreciation event, lunches, coffee breaks, presentation theaters and more (all Sponsors).

Presentations Executive Program (Diamond)

Increase your visibility and address the Executive Program audience (director level and above) by presenting in a breakout session. These presentations demonstrate thought leadership on a topic that is trending in the marketplace. Topics are predetermined by SAS. Presentation selection is at the sole discretion of SAS, and content is subject to SAS’ approval. You may submit a presentation and a speaker for consideration. Your suggested speaker should be a thought leader. Please make your speaker aware that this is not a selling opportunity. A speaking opportunity is not guaranteed and submissions will be considered on a first-come, first-served basis. Submission instructions and deadlines will be shared once sponsorship commitments are received.

Users Program (Diamond, Emerald)

One presentation opportunity is available for a Users Program breakout session. Content should focus on a customer case study where SAS was used to address a business problem.

• Jan. 29, 2016: Presentation commitment due; after this date a presentation opportunity cannot be guaranteed.

• Feb. 4, 2016: Presentation and presenter biography must be submitted to SAS. Please meet this deadline to ensure a premier time slot and to maximize the visibility of the presentation.

Partner Demo Showcase (Diamond, Emerald, Sapphire, Ruby)

These 30-minute sessions allow SAS partners to tout the unique value of their solution in front of SAS Global Forum attendees in The Quad. The partner must submit an abstract for approval. You may have two different presentations or repeat one session twice for a total of two Partner Demo Showcases. Partners are required to recruit for their sessions us-ing social media or the pre-event email included in their sponsorship.

Attendee Lists9 Pre-Event Emails

• Users Program Receive the complete Users Program opt-in attendee list for a one-time, pre-event email. Topic and content must be approved by SAS prior to distribution (Diamond, Emerald, Sapphire).

• Executive Program Receive the complete Executive Program opt-in attendee list for a one-time, pre-event email. Topic and content must be approved by SAS prior to distribution (Diamond, Emerald).

Post-Event Emails• Users Program

Receive the complete Users Program opt-in attendee list for a one-time, post-event email to be delivered within 60 days of event conclusion. Topic and content must be approved by SAS prior to distribution (Diamond, Emerald, Sapphire, Ruby).

Private Meeting Room

Please see Diamond Sponsorship Options 1 and 2 under Exhibit Space on Page 5.

Opening Session Reserved Seating

Maximum of 10 reserved seats for your team and invited guests at the Opening Session (Diamond).

9Attendee list only includes email addresses.

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OPPORTUNITY PACKAGE DETAILS

Student Symposium Exclusive sponsorship! The Student Symposium is a new competition where teams of students use SAS Analytics to solve a problem by analyzing big data sets. The goals of the symposium are to: help university students enhance SAS skills; increase understanding of how to use SAS to solve real-world problems; and develop a peer network. Plus, it’s a great opportunity for SAS Global Forum attendees to experience the imagination, innovation and creativity of students who will soon be joining the workforce.

• Logo and branding on all Student Symposium marketing materials, including website, program and email campaigns.

• Your organization’s logo will be included on signage at the event.

• Sponsorship acknowledgment during the Student Symposium.

• Invitation for your organization’s staff to attend the Academic Summit at SAS Global Forum, where the top eight teams competing in the Student Symposium will be recognized.

• The opportunity to provide a branded gift for Student Symposium participants.

Academic Summit Exclusive sponsorship! The Academic Summit is an exciting educational and networking event and gives you the opportunity to interact with students and faculty members.

• Your organization’s logo will be included on signage at the event.

• Sponsorship acknowledgment during the Academic Summit.

• A designated branded table for networking and creating awareness about career opportunities at your organization for SAS professionals.

• The opportunity to provide a branded gift for Academic Summit attendees.

Kick Back Party Exclusive sponsorship! The Kick Back Party is a high-energy, evening event attended by approximately 3,000 Users and Executive Program attendees. The party features a band, dancing, drinks and snacks.

• Your organization’s logo will be included on signage at the event.

• Sponsorship acknowledgment during the party.

• A branded specialty drink.

Sponsorship pricing is not intended to indicate the total value of the event. Sponsorship dollars go toward offsetting food and beverage costs in order to keep SAS Global Forum registration fees affordable.

Charity Event Exclusive sponsorship! SAS Global Forum attendees love doing something great for local children! They are rolling up their sleeves, building, decorating and filling wagons with STEM (science, technology, engineering and math) items. Refreshments will be provided.

• Social media promotion of the event.

• Your organization’s logo will be included on signage at the event.

• Sponsorship acknowledgment during the charity event.

Additional Sponsorship Opportunities

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OPPORTUNITY PACKAGE DETAILS

Coffee Breaks SAS Global Forum attendees enjoy networking and extending their learning opportunities during program breaks. Take advantage of a highly visible sponsorship opportunity at one of five coffee breaks. Your sponsorship includes signage with your organization’s logo.

Choose to Sponsor an individual coffee break or get a discount when sponsoring all five breaks.

Sponsorship pricing for coffee break(s) is not intended to indicate the total value. Sponsorship dollars go toward offset-ting food and beverage costs in order to keep SAS Global Forum registration fees affordable.

Mobile Application Exclusive Sponsorship! Display your logo and message on the attendees’ mobile devices for the Users Program.

• Acknowledgment on the website and in the conference program.

• Banner ad in mobile app footer linking to company website.

• Two custom push messages via the app (messages provided are subject to SAS approval).

• Enhanced exhibitor listing offering more product information and content.

Complimentary Sponsor listings on the mobile app are provided to all Sponsors.

Charging Stations Mobile device charging stations will be located in high-traffic areas through the event venue. The charging station will be branded with your organization’s name and logo. This sponsorship does not include the video monitor within the charging station.

Choose to Sponsor an individual charging station or get a discount when sponsoring all three stations.

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Exhibitor/Sponsor AgreementPlease complete and return this form.

Organization Name

Contact

Address

City

State

Zip

Phone

Fax

Email

Please indicate payment method.Please include payment for total amount.

CheckMake checks payable to:SAS InstitutePO Box 406922Atlanta, GA 30384-6922

Purchase Order Purchase order #

Credit CardSAS will issue you a SAS Institute invoice number. Once the invoice is issued you will receive a link to a secure website address where you can make your payment online.

Fax to: 919-677-4444 Partner Sponsorships: Kathy Joyner Academic Sponsorships: Jeanine Goodwin

Sponsorship Level Price Sponsorship Level Price

DiamondOption 1 $65,000

Option 2 $60,000

Ruby $5,000

Emerald $40,000 Topaz $7,500

Sapphire $15,000 Academic $1,000

Additional Opportunities Price Diamond Sponsor Price Emerald Sponsor Price

Student Symposium $15,000 $12,000 $13,500

Academic Summit $7,500 $6,000 $6,750

Kick Back Party $20,000 $16,000 $18,000

Charity Event $7,500 $6,000 $6,750

Coffee Break Package Includes All 5 breaks

$18,000 $14,400 $16,200

Individual Coffee Break(s) per Break

$4,000 N/A N/A

Mobile App $7,500 $6,000 $6,750

Charging Station Package Includes All 3 Stations

$5,400 $4,320 $4,860

Individual Charging Station(s) per Station

$2,000 N/A N/A

The attached Terms and Conditions are an integral part of this Exhibitor/Sponsor Agreement. Please review, sign and fax to Kathy Joyner or Jeanine Goodwin.

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SAS® GLOBAL FORUM 2016 Las Vegas April 18 – 21, 2016

In consideration of SAS Institute Inc. (“SAS”) accepting the participa-tion of Exhibitor/Sponsor at the SAS Global Forum 2016 (“SAS Global Forum”) and other good and valuable consideration, the receipt and legal sufficiency of which is expressly acknowledged, Exhibitor/Sponsor acknowledges and agrees to the following:

1. Acceptance. Exhibitor/Sponsor’s participation in SAS Global Forum is subject to acceptance by SAS. SAS may withdraw its acceptance at any time for any reason by providing a refund to Exhibitor/Sponsor of the total Exhibitor/Sponsor fees paid by Exhibitor/Sponsor. SAS makes no warranties concerning SAS Global Forum, specifically including, but not limited to, the number or types of attendees. The exhibit dates, hours, and venue may be modified upon thirty (30) days’ prior written notice to Exhibitor/Sponsor.

2. Cancellation and Termination.

a. Cancellation. SAS may cancel all or any part of SAS Global Forum for any reason, including, but not limited to, natural or public disaster, act of God, venue construction, insufficient participation, or government regulation. In the event of cancellation of SAS Global Forum by SAS, SAS will refund to Exhibitor/Sponsor all Exhibitor/ Sponsor fees already paid by Exhibitor/Sponsor, after which Exhibitor/Sponsor will have no further recourse against SAS.

b. Termination by Exhibitor/Sponsor. Termination by Exhibitor/Sponsor must be in writing and will be effective upon receipt by SAS. SAS shall not be obligated to refund any fees paid by Exhibitor/Sponsor upon such termination by Exhibitor/Sponsor.

c. Termination by SAS. SAS may terminate Exhibitor/ Sponsor’s partici-pation in SAS Global Forum if Exhibitor/Sponsor violates any of the terms and conditions hereof and fails to cure such violation within five (5) days of receipt of notice (whether oral or written) from SAS concerning such violation.

3. Limitation of Liability. UNDER NO CIRCUMSTANCES WILL SAS, ITS AF-FILIATES, THE OWNERS AND/OR OPERATORS OF THE SAS GLOBAL FORUM VENUE (ALL OF THE FOREGOING BEING COLLECTIVELY REFERRED TO HEREIN AS THE “SAS GLOBAL FORUM PROVIDERS”), OR THE OFFICERS, DIRECTORS, EMPLOYEES, OR AGENTS OF ANY OF THE FOREGOING BE LIABLE FOR LOST PROFITS OR OTHER INDIRECT, INCIDENTAL, CONSE-QUENTIAL, SPECIAL, PUNITIVE, OR RELIANCE DAMAGES (WHETHER ARISING IN CONTRACT OR TORT), WHETHER OR NOT THE SAS GLOBAL FORUM PROVIDERS HAD BEEN ADVISED OF THE POSSIBILITY OF SUCH DAMAGES. NOTWITHSTANDING ANY OTHER PROVISION HEREIN TO THE CONTRARY, THE MAXIMUM TOTAL AMOUNT EXHIBITOR/SPONSOR MAY RECOVER FOR ANY AND ALL CLAIMS RELATING TO MATTERS COVERED BY THESE TERMS AND CONDITIONS OR RELATING IN ANY MANNER TO SAS GLOBAL FORUM IS LIMITED TO THE TOTAL EXHIBITOR/SPONSORSHIP FEES ACTUALLY PAID BY EXHIBITOR/SPONSOR. SOME STATES DO NOT AL-LOW LIMITATIONS OF LIABILITY, SO CERTAIN OF THESE LIMITATIONS MAY NOT APPLY; HOWEVER, THEY APPLY TO THE GREATEST EXTENT PERMITTED BY LAW. THE PROVISIONS OF THIS SECTION 3 SURVIVE THE TERMINATION OR EXPIRATION OF THIS EXHIBITOR/SPONSORSHIP AGREEMENT.

4. Indemnification. Except to the extent that the SAS Global Forum Providers are statutorily responsible, Exhibitor/Sponsor agrees to defend, indemnify, and hold harmless the SAS Global Forum Providers and those lawfully in SAS Global Forum venue from and against any claim, loss, liability, or damage suffered due to Exhibitor/Sponsor construction or maintenance of an unsafe exhibit, the negligence or misconduct of Exhibitor/Sponsor or its agents, or Exhibitor/Sponsor’s breach of these terms and conditions. The provisions of this Section 4 survive the termination or expiration of this Exhibitor/Sponsor Agreement.

5. Insurance. In connection with its participation in SAS Global Forum, Exhibitor/Sponsor shall maintain the following minimum amounts of insurance for as long as necessary to cover Exhibitor/Sponsor liability associated with SAS Global Forum: (a) Automobile Liability Insurance of $1,000,000.00 per occurrence/aggregate combined single limit for bodily injury/property damage, including hired and non-owned vehicles; (b) Worker’s Compensation Insurance sufficient to meet statutory liability limits; (c) Employer’s Liability Insurance with minimum limits of $500,000.00 each occurrence for accident and disease; and (d) Commercial General Liability insurance with coverage on a primary, non-contributing, occurrence basis including premises/operations coverage (including medical payments personal injury coverage, and bodily injury and property damage coverage) with minimum limits of $2,000,000.00 each occurrence, $2,000,000.00 aggregate. SAS shall be named as an additional insured on the General Liability policies. Not less than two (2)

weeks prior to SAS Global Forum, Exhibitor/Sponsor shall provide SAS with a standard Certificate of Insurance showing evidence of all insurance required hereby. The requirements of this Section 5 shall not apply to Academic Exhibitor/Sponsors.

6. Release. Exhibitor/Sponsor acknowledges that SAS Global Forum may be reproduced or recorded and authorizes SAS and its designees to record, transcribe, modify, or reproduce and distribute in any form (whether now known or hereafter developed) and for any purpose any such recording of SAS Global Forum and agrees to execute any additional releases presented by SAS, its licensees, or permitees. Exhibitor/Sponsor hereby releases SAS and its designees from and waives all claims it or its employees or agents may possess, now or in the future, in connection with such activity, and specifically waives any statutory restriction on waivers or future claims.

7. Assignment and Use of Space.

a. Benefits and License. If selected, available and paid for by Exhibitor/Sponsor, SAS will provide exhibit space (“Space”) at SAS Global Forum for Exhibitor/Sponsor to display its qualified products and services (“Exhibit”) in the Space. If applicable, the Exhibitor/Sponsor fee includes the use of the Space and any of the benefits as specified herein.

b. Space Assignment. The SAS Global Forum Providers will assign the Space to Exhibitor/Sponsor. The SAS Global Forum Providers reserve the right to change or modify the Space at any time. The Space is for Exhibitor/Sponsor’s use only, and Exhibitor/Sponsor may not assign or sublease any portion of the Space (including to an affiliated company) without SAS’ prior written consent. Exhibitor/Sponsor must fully occupy the Space and provide displays and equipment meeting SAS’ standards. SAS reserves the right to restrict, prohibit, and/or remove exhibits or activities in Exhibitor/Sponsor’s Space which are objectionable, including those with excessive audio or noise, glaring or flashing lights, or method of operation, or which, in the opinion of SAS, are inappropriate or may detract from the general character of SAS Global Forum. In the event of such restriction or removal, SAS is not liable for any refund of any amount paid hereunder. Exhibitor/Sponsor is solely responsible for obtaining all rights necessary to legally perform all activities in Exhibitor/Sponsor’s Space. SAS prohibits all audio/video recordings of SAS Global Forum. No signs and activities of any type are permitted outside of an Exhibitor/Sponsor’s Space (columns, walls, floors and ceilings) without approval in writing from the SAS Global Forum Providers.

c. Own Risk. Exhibitor/Sponsor shall have sole responsibility for any loss of its equipment, materials, or proprietary information, or any loss relating to any subrogation claims by its insurers. Persons visiting, view-ing, or otherwise participating in the Space shall be deemed invitees of Exhibitor/Sponsor and not those of the SAS Global Forum Providers.

8. Third-Party Contractors. The SAS Global Forum Providers may require Exhibitor/Sponsor to use designated third-party contractors (“Designated Contractors”) for certain services or for certain exhibit and SAS Global Fo-rum related activities. Exhibitor/Sponsor agrees to use such Designated Contractors when requested. Designated Contractors and third-party vendors serving SAS Global Forum act solely as independent contractors and Exhibitor/ Sponsor acknowledges and agrees that the SAS Global Forum Providers are not responsible for the performance, acts, or omis-sions of the Designated Contractors.

9. Compliance With Laws and Rules.

a. Laws and rules. Exhibitor/Sponsor shall comply with all applicable laws, regulations, and ordinances in connection with its participation at SAS Global Forum, including, but not limited to, (i) compliance with all rules of the SAS Global Forum venue and any relevant labor union and (ii) construction of the exhibit in compliance with all applicable laws and regulations (including, but not limited to, the ADA and its local equivalence).

b. Third-Party Proprietary rights. Exhibitor/Sponsor will not violate the proprietary rights of third parties in connection with its participation in SAS Global Forum.

c. Confidentiality. Any registrant or attendee list provided by SAS to Exhibitor/Sponsor is and shall remain the confidential property of SAS. Except as expressly authorized in the Sponsorship Prospectus. Exhibitor/Sponsor shall not use, rent, lease, sublicense, distribute, transfer, copy, reproduce, display, modify, or store such list.

d. Taxes and licenses. Exhibitor/Sponsor shall be solely responsible for obtaining any licenses and permits, and payment of all taxes (including, but not limited to, sales and use taxes), license fees, or other charges applicable to its participation in SAS Global Forum.

10. Trademarks. Exhibitor/Sponsor hereby grants to SAS a limited, non-exclusive, non-transferable, royalty-free right to use the Exhibitor/Sponsor’s trademarks, trade names, service marks, and logos (collectively, “Exhibitor/Sponsor trademarks”) only for the limited purposes of adver-tising and promoting Exhibitor/Sponsor’s participation in SAS Global Forum. All use of the Exhibitor/Sponsor trademarks by SAS hereunder shall inure to the benefit of Exhibitor/Sponsor.

11. List Usage: Upon request, Diamond, Emerald and Sapphire Exhibitor/Sponsors will receive a complete opt-in users conference attendee list for a one-time pre-conference communication via email. Diamond, Emerald, Sapphire and Ruby Exhibitor/Sponsors will receive a complete opt-in users conference attendee list for a one-time post-conference communication via email. Diamond and Emerald Exhibitor/Sponsors will receive a complete opt-in executive conference attendee list for a one-time pre-conference communication via email. Contact information for all attendee lists includes email addresses only.

12. Miscellaneous. When accepted by SAS, this Exhibitor/Sponsor Agree-ment will constitute the entire agreement between Exhibitor/Sponsor and SAS concerning the subject matter hereof, and may only be modified in a writing signed by both parties. This Exhibitor/Sponsor Agreement supersedes and replaces any and all prior agreements, communications, and understanding (both written and oral) regarding the subject matter hereof. No failure of either party to exercise or enforce any of its rights herein will act as a waiver of such rights. The parties to this Agreement are independent contractors. There is no relationship of partnership, joint venture, employment, franchise, or agency between the parties. Neither party has the power to bind the other or incur obligations on the other’s behalf without the other’s prior written consent. If any provision of this Exhibitor/Sponsor Agreement is found invalid or unenforceable, that provision will be enforced to the maximum extent permissible, and other provisions of this Exhibitor/Sponsor Agreement will remain in full force and effect. This Exhibitor/Sponsor Agreement will be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the State of North Carolina, except the portions thereof applicable to conflicts of law. The titles of the various sections of this Exhibitor/Sponsor Agreement are used for convenience of reference only and are not intended to and shall not in any way enlarge or diminish the rights or obligations of the parties or affect the meaning or construction of this Exhibitor/Sponsor Agreement.

13. English Language. The parties acknowledge that they have requested that this Agreement and all notices and documents relating hereto be drawn up in the English language. Les parties reconnaissent qu’elles ont requis que la presente convention et tous avis ou documents qui y sont afferents soient rediges en langue anglaise.

Exhibitor/Sponsor represents and warrants to SAS that that the informa-tion supplied above is complete and correct and the person who signs below is authorized by Exhibitor/Sponsor to execute this Exhibitor/Spon-sor Agreement and bind Exhibitor/Sponsor to the terms and conditions hereof.

Authorized Exhibitor/Sponsor Representative

Signature

Date

Printed Name

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Return your completed Exhibitor/Sponsor Agreement to:

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