Get Your Share of The Market!

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TM 5th Annual

Oct. 31 - Nov. 2, 2016 | Atlanta, GA

Help Utilities Leverage Analytics To Unlock

New Growth, Profitability & Performance

Get Your Share of The Market!

EXCEPTIONAL SPONSORSHIP OPPORTUNITIES

A limited number of Solution Providers will have exposure to the

multi-million-dollar utility audience to:

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Promote enterprise resource solutions

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THE LONGEST-RUNNING AND LARGEST

EVENT OF ITS KIND

Utility analytics professionals look to Utility Analytics Week for what they need to advance their programs. We attract both in-the-trenches and seasoned executives – the prime audience to position your brand at the center of the utility analytics industry while shaping the content presented! You’ll have exposure to:

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MAKING LASTING PROFESSIONAL CONNECTIONS – unparalleled access to key

utility decision makers

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ALIGN YOURSELF WITH THE UTILITY ANALYTICS INSTITUTE – utilities trust The

Institute and those who sponsor this annual event

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PRODUCING IMPRESSIVE ROI – your dollars will have more impact unlike other

events by meeting with a higher caliber and greater number of utility personnel in key positions at sought after organizations

2016 UTILITY ANALYTICS WEEK

SPONSORSHIP OPPORTUNITIES

PACKAGE INVESTMENT PLATINUM $55,000 GOLD $35,000 SILVER $25,000 BRONZE $20,000

EXHIBIT SPACE PACKAGE $6,000 CONFERENCE NETWORKING PARTY $50,000 EXPO PRIZE GIVEAWAY COCKTAIL RECEPTION $15,000

CONSISTENT UTILITY ANALYTICS

WEEK GROWTH

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400+ analytics leaders and professionals

working within the utility space are expected to attend this year, as our event continues to grow. We have utilities that continue to attend Utility Analytics Week year after year!

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Sponsorship Package

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STEP UP TO A LONG-TERM PARTNERSHIP WITH A

UTILITY ANALYTICS INSTITUTE MEMBERSHIP

Launched to accelerate the adoption, advancement and utilization of analytics. A Utility Analytics Institute Membership offers you:

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DIRECT ENGAGEMENT WITH UTILITY ANALYTIC PROFESSIONALS – Sit

“at-the-table” with utility analytics leaders and professionals to evolve and establish best practices for a growing community.

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ALIGN YOUR BRAND WITH ANALYTICS – Demonstrate your company’s full

commitment to the burgeoning utilities analytics market!

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GAIN INSIGHTS FROM RESEARCH AND DATABASE – Access to exclusive

members-only resources designed to give you an edge to the elusive utilities industry.

Membership with Utility Analytics Institute is about digging deeper and getting to a more meaningful level of relationships and understanding of the analytics needs of the utility industry - an industry that needs and desires true strategic partners.

ANNUAL MEMBERSHIP OPPORTUNITIES

TIER 1

$38,000

TIER 2

$30, 000

TIER 3

$22,995

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PLATINUM SPONSORSHIP

LIMITED TO: TWO SPONSORS

INVESTMENT: $55,000

Elevate your organization’s exposure at the Utility Analytics Week when you partner at the Platinum level. The 5th annual Utility Analytics Week will set the stage for your brand to be in front of leading utility executives and professionals. Gain access to potential alliance partners and collaborators to the elusive utility analytics industry.

RECOGNITION & BENEFITS

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One (1) 2 ½ hour Pre-Conference Utilities Workshop:

Z The opportunity to host one 2 ½ hour conference workshop on Monday, October 31, 2016. Z _{Sponsor is encouraged to include one utility or thought leader, as attendance is strongly}

influenced by the quality of the session content.

Z Ability to distribute literature during the workshop in the meeting room.

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One (1) seat on the Utility Analytics Week Program Board for the Platinum Sponsorship executive (participation based on sponsorship signature date).

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Co-Host of Utility Analytics Week Welcome Reception on Monday, October 31, 2016. Z Appropriate branding and recognition as the Welcome Reception Sponsor.

Z Recognition as Welcome Reception Sponsor in all pre-conference marketing, on-site materials and signage, and conference website.

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Host of Opening General Session on Monday, October 31, 2016 or Tuesday, November 1, 2016. Z Session assignment on the conference schedule based on contract signature date and

availablility.

Z 10 minutes of opening remarks by a key executive. Z Introduction of keynote presenter.

Z UAI to select keynote presenter with opportunity for Platinum sponsor to suggest and/or introduce utility executive and out of industry speakers to program committee for solicitation (suggestion participation based on sponsorship signature date).

Z Logo and company recognition on general session slides as Platinum Sponsor.

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Breakout Session Participation:

Z The opportunity to host one 45-minute conference breakout session with one utility thought leader (includes branding as session sponsor, opportunity to make opening remarks,

introduce the utility speaker, and moderate Q & A if applicable) on Tuesday, November 1, 2016 or Wednesday, November 2, 2016.

Z Sponsor is encouraged to include one utility or thought leader, as attendance is strongly influenced by the quality of the session content.

Z Session assignment on the conference schedule will be based on Utility Analytics Week receipt of session breakout marketing information: Session title; session description; speaker name; title and biography, for inclusion on the conference website.

Z Ability to distribute literature during session in the meeting room.

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Six (6) Complimentary Conference Passes for staff with additional passes available at a 20% discount off of the standard non-utility rate.

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Opportunity to host a private sponsor event during the conference, based on adherence to the following:

Z _{Sponsor hosted event may NOT be held over any published conference event activities.} Z All costs and planning of the event will be the responsibility of the sponsor.

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Private sales suite located on the conference meeting room floor.

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One (1) Pre-conference Registration List (full content information with list agreement) provided 2 weeks prior to the event.

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One (1) Post-conference Registration List (full content information with list agreement) provided 1 week after the event.

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One (1) full page Ad in Conference Program Guide

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Recognition as a Platinum Week Partner in pre-conference marketing, on-site materials and signage, and on the conference website.

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Logo recognition on conference website with links to your company website.

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Right to use the Utility Analytics Week logo on your promotional materials.

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Ability to offer VIP registration passes, with a 20% discount, to clients and prospects via a co-branded email effort for Utility Analytics Week.

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GOLD SPONSORSHIP

LIMITED TO: ONE SPONSOR

INVESTMENT: $35,000

Put your brand at the center of the utility analytics industry and help shape the content presented when you partner at the Gold level. The 5th annual Utility Analytics Week will set the stage for your brand to be in front of more than 400 key utility leaders and professionals.

RECOGNITION & BENEFITS

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Host of one General Session on Tuesday, November 1, 2016. Z _{10 minutes of opening remarks by a key executive.} Z Introduction of keynote presenter.

Z _{UAI to select keynote presenter with opportunity for Gold sponsor to suggest and/or}

introduce utility executive and out of industry speakers to program committee for solicitation (suggestion participation based on sponsorship signature date).

Z _{Logo and company recognition on general session slides as Gold Sponsor.}

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Z _{The opportunity to host one 45-minute conference breakout session with one utility thought} leader (includes branding as session sponsor, opportunity to make opening remarks,

Z Sponsor is encouraged to include one utility or thought leader, as attendance is strongly influenced by the quality of the session content.

Z _{Session assignment on the conference schedule will be based on Utility Analytics Week} receipt of session breakout marketing information: Session title; session description; speaker name; title and biography, for inclusion on the conference website.

Z _{Ability to distribute literature during session in the meeting room.}

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Five (5) Complimentary Conference Passes for staff with additional passes available at a 20% discount off of the standard non-utility rate.

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Opportunity to host a private sponsor event during the conference, based on adherence to the following:

Z _{Sponsor hosted event may NOT be held over any published conference event activities.} Z All costs and planning of the event will be the responsibility of the sponsor.

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Private sales suite located on the conference meeting room floor.

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Recognition as a Gold Week Partner in pre-conference marketing, on-site materials and signage, and on the conference website.

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SILVER SPONSORSHIP

LIMITED TO: ONE SPONSOR

INVESTMENT: $25,000

Build relationships in a close and intimate setting, expose your brand and be part of the developmental process when you partner at the Silver level. The 5th annual Utility Analytics Week will set the stage for your brand to be in front of more than 400 key utility leaders and professionals.

RECOGNITION & BENEFITS

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Host of General Session on Wednesday, November 2, 2016. Z _{10 minutes of opening remarks by a key executive.} Z Introduction of keynote presenter.

Z _{UAI to select keynote presenter with opportunity for Silver sponsor to suggest and/or}

introduce utility executive and out of industry speakers to program committee for solicitation (suggestion participation based on sponsorship signature date).

Z _{Logo and company recognition on general session slides as Silver Sponsor.}

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Z _{The opportunity to host one 60-minute conference breakout session with one utility thought} leader (includes branding as session sponsor, opportunity to make opening remarks,

introduce the utility speaker, and moderate Q & A if applicable) on Wednesday, November 2, 2016.

Z This opportunity will include at least one utility speaker. One utility speaker will be appointed by the UAI Program Manager. Sponsor has the opportunity to provide an additional utility speaker as well as participate on the panel if appropriate.

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Four (4) Complimentary Conference Passes for staff with additional passes available at a 20% discount off of the standard non-utility rate.

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One (1) Pre-conference Registration List (full content information with list agreement) provided 1 week prior to the event.

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One (1) half page Ad in Conference Program Guide

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Recognition as a Silver Week Partner in pre-conference marketing, on-site materials and signage, and on the conference website.

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BRONZE SPONSORSHIP

LIMITED TO: TWELVE SPONSOR

INVESTMENT: $20,000

Set the state at the event as a Bronze level sponsor. The 5th annual Utility Analytics Week will set the stage for your brand to be in front of more than 400 key utility leaders and professionals.

RECOGNITION & BENEFITS

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Z The opportunity to host one 45-minute conference breakout session with one utility thought leader (includes branding as session sponsor, opportunity to make opening remarks,

Z _{Sponsor is encouraged to include one utility or thought leader, as attendance is strongly} influenced by the quality of the session content.

Z Session assignment on the conference schedule will be based on Utility Analytics Week receipt of session breakout marketing information: Session title; session description; speaker name; title and biography, for inclusion on the conference website.

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Three (3) Complimentary Conference Passes for staff with additional passes available at a 20% discount off of the standard non-utility rate.

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One (1) half page Ad in Conference Program Guide

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Recognition as a Bronze Week Partner in pre-conference marketing, on-site materials and signage, and on the conference website.

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EXHIBITOR PACKAGE

LIMITED TO: THIRTY SPONSOR

INVESTMENT: $6,000

Place yourself among utility thought leaders in our Exhibit Hall. We’ve designed the Exhibit Hall for optimal traffic flow and built ample time into the conference agenda for attendees to visit your booth.

RECOGNITION & BENEFITS

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10’ X 10’ Exhibit Space.

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Pipe & Drape.

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Logo and Company description on website and in on-site Program Guide.

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Two (2) complimentary conference passes, with additional passes available at a 20% discount off of the standard non-utility rate.

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Opportunity to participate in the Expo Prize Giveaway Traffic Driver.

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Ability to offer VIP registration passes, with a 20% discount, to utility clients and prospects via a co-branded email supplied by Energy Central.

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Company logo with 150 word description in on-site program guide.

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Rights to use the event logo on your promotional materials.

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Post-Conference Registration List (full contact information with list agreement) available 1 week after the event.

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NETWORKING SPONSORSHIP:

CONFERENCE NETWORKING PARTY

LIMITED TO: ONE SPONSOR

INVESTMENT: $50,000

RECOGNITION & BENEFITS

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Exclusive event offering on Tuesday, November 1, 2016 from 7:30pm – 10:00pm.

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Working with event staff, sponsor will customize a conference networking event that can be

designed to cater to an exclusive 50 utility attendee’s boutique event or a conference event designed for all event attendees.

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Includes recognition as the Conference Party sponsor.

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Marketing to targeted utility and conference attendees.

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Recognition as the Conference Networking Party in select pre-conference marketing, on-site materials and signage, and conference website.

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Five (5) Complimentary Conference Passes for staff with additional passes available at a 20% discount off of the standard non-utility rate.

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Recognition as a Conference Networking Party Sponsor in pre-conference marketing, on-site materials and signage, and on the conference website.

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NETWORKING SPONSORSHIP:

EXPO PRIZE GIVEAWAY COCKTAIL

LIMITED TO: ONE SPONSOR

INVESTMENT: $15,000

RECOGNITION & BENEFITS

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Host of the Expo Prize Giveaway Cocktail Reception on Tuesday, November 1, 2016 from 5:30pm – 6:30pm.

Z 5 minutes of opening remarks by a key executive

Z Appropriate branding and recognition as the Expo Prize Giveaway Reception Sponsor.

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Recognition as the Expo Prize Giveaway Cocktail Reception in select pre-conference marketing, on-site materials and signage, and conference webon-site.

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Two (2) Complimentary Conference Passes for staff with additional passes available at a 20% discount off of the standard non-utility rate.

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One (1) half-page Ad in Conference Program Guide

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À LA CARTE OPTIONS

Please note, in order to purchase any of the à la carte items below, sponsor must purchase one of the Sponsorship Packages at the Utility Analytics Week event.

CONFERENCE WI-FI/APP: $8,500

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Branded Wi-Fi Network available to all attendees.

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Sponsor branding on conference event App for Mobile devices.

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One (1) Complimentary Conference Pass.

CONFERENCE LANYARD: $5,000

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Sponsor logo on participant badge lanyard.

• CONFERENCE NOTEPADS: $4,000

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Sponsor logo on participant notepads.

• CONFERENCE PENS: $3,000

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Sponsor logo on conference pens.

• ELECTRONIC CHARGING STATION: $3,000

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On-site Signage with your logo on charging table.

• PRIVATE MEETING ROOM: $6,000 (TWO AVAILABLE)

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Private meeting room close to event space to hold demos and client meetings. Meeting room available beginning Tuesday, November 1, 2016 at 7:00am – Wednesday, November 2, 2016 at 12:00pm.

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Signage with sponsor logo posted by the door.

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MONDAY, OCTOBER 31, 2016

8:00am - 9:00am UAI Working Group Breakfast

9:00am - 12:00pm UAI WG Meeting UAI WG Meeting UAI WG Meeting UAI WG Meeting UAI WG Meeting 12:00pm - 1:00pm UAI Working Group Lunch

1:00pm - 3:30pm Pre-Conference Utilities Workshop

Pre-Conference Utilities Workshop 4:00pm - 5:30pm Opening General Session (Platinum Sponsor) 5:30pm - 7:30pm Exhibit Hall Open

5:30pm - 7:30pm Welcome Reception (Platinum Sponsor)

TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 1, 2016

7:00am - 8:00am Breakfast (Platinum Sponsor) 8:00am - 9:15am General Session (Platinum Sponsor) 9:30am - 10:30am Utility Analytics

Institute Breakout Utility Analytics Institute Breakout Utility Analytics Institute Breakout Utility Analytics Institute Breakout 10:45am - 11:30pm Sponsor Breakout Session Sponsor Breakout Session Sponsor Breakout Session Sponsor Breakout Session Sponsor Breakout Session 11:00am - 3:00pm Exhibit Hall Open

11:30am - 11:45pm Morning Beverage Break 11:45am - 12:30pm Utility Analytics

Institute Breakout Utility Analytics Institute Breakout Utility Analytics Institute Breakout Utility Analytics Institute Breakout 12:30pm - 2:30pm Lunch 2:30pm - 3:45pm Utility Analytics Institute Breakout Utility Analytics Institute Breakout Utility Analytics Institute Breakout Utility Analytics Institute Breakout 4:00am - 4:45pm Sponsor Breakout Session Sponsor Breakout Session Sponsor Breakout Session Sponsor Breakout Session Sponsor Breakout Session 4:30pm - 7:00pm Exhibit Hall Open

4:45pm - 5:00pm Afternoon Beverage Break 5:00pm - 6:15pm General Session (Gold Sponsor)

6:15pm - 7:30pm Exhibit Hall Reception and Expo Prize Giveaway (Networking Sponsorship Opportunity) 7:30pm - 9:30pm Conference Party* (Networking Sponsorship Opportunity)

WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 2, 2016

7:00am - 8:00am Breakfast

8:00am - 9:00am General Session (Silver Sponsor) 9:15am - 10:15am Utility Analytics

Institute Breakout Utility Analytics Institute Breakout Utility Analytics Institute Breakout Utility Analytics Institute Breakout 10:30am - 11:15am Sponsor

Breakout Session Sponsor Breakout Session Sponsor Breakout Session Sponsor Breakout Session Sponsor Breakout Session 11:15am - 11:30am Beverage Break

11:30am - 12:30pm Utility Analytics Institute Breakout

Utility Analytics Institute Breakout

*Conference activity based on sponsorship purchase

AGENDA