Wall Street Technology Association (WSTA) seminars provide vendors with access to new clients and partners thru speaking and other sponsorships opportunities. The WSTA hosts a series of seminars covering topics of interest to our members and guests. IT spending at financial institutions is not going away, in fact research suggests it may increase out of necessity in this economic climate, particularly for Risk Management, Cloud Computing, Virtualization and Consolidation solutions. WSTA members are involved in all aspects of IT and networking including voice, data, mobility, risk management, trading services and market data. Over 50% of WSTA Members are C-Level, Vice President or Director.

Seminars are held in the NY Metro area (unless otherwise noted). Dates, Locations and Topics are subject to change. Sponsorship Information below.

WSTA Seminars are half-day events with continental breakfast and educational presentations

For information about speaking and other sponsorships, seminar abstracts & the associated fees, contact the WSTA office (732) 530-8808.

2010 Seminars

Jan. 27, 2010: How to Securely Leverage Cloud Computing
Mar. 11, 2010: Data Center Infrastructure Efficiency
May 12, 2010: Data Foundations and Business Intelligence
Sept. 29, 2010: Leveraging Hot Technologies
Oct. 5, 2010: Boston Seminar - How to Securely Leverage Cloud Computing
Oct. 26, 2010: IT Risk Management
Nov. 17, 2010: Communications, Redefined

Seminar Speaking & Sponsorship Opportunities

Premier Speaking Sponsorship
Lead speaking slot immediately following the keynote and guest presentation (if there is one), followed by the other speakers. For availability and pricing, please contact the WSTA office at 732-530-8808.
In addition to the benefits outlined for the speaking sponsorships, you will also receive:

• A dedicated speaking slot on the agenda, 25-minute educational (vendor neutral) presentation.
• Two Page Advertorial in the WSTA Ticker publication.
• Highlighted ad in a monthly member email.
• One listing in the WSTA online Resource Guide.
• Three additional complimentary passes to the event.

Speaking Sponsorship
A 20-minute educational (vendor neutral) presentation followed by two slides (5 minutes) about your particular solution (themes/topics suggested by the WSTA). For availability and pricing, please contact the WSTA office at 732-530-8808.
This sponsorship also includes:

• Tabletop space for laptop demos and literature.
• Two complimentary passes.
• Post event list.
• Include a whitepaper or a link back to your site with information that supports your presentation in a post event email that is sent to WSTA members
  who did not attend.
• Inclusion in pre event promotions and on the WSTA web site.

Members Only Luncheon Sponsorship
Your firm can be the exclusive sponsor of a “Members (Financial Firm end users) Only” luncheon that follows a morning seminar. The format for the luncheon typically includes a guest presenter or panel discussion with limited seating. Your firm will have access to this exclusive audience including a post event list plus other benefits. For availability and pricing, please contact the WSTA office at 732-530-8808.

Other Sponsorships available starting at $500…..

• Badges - $500 (includes one comp pass)
• Pens - $500 (includes one comp pass)
• Insert - $500 (sponsor to provide one page company marketing sheet, includes one comp pass)
• Raffle Item - $500 (sponsor to provide item, includes one comp pass)
• Folders - $1,000 (sponsor to supply 100 folders and one company marketing sheet,
  includes one comp pass and post event list)
• Audio/Visual - $1,000 (includes one comp pass and post event list)
• Breakfast - $2,500 ( includes two comp passes, space in demo room and post event list)

All sponsors will be included in pre-event promotions and on WSTA website.

WSTA Social Sponsorships include:

• Promotion on WSTA web site and in email promotions leading up to the event (logo and link)
• A "What's New" listing on the WSTA web site for 3 months.
• Exposure on signage at the event
• Company logo imprinted on the item being sponsored (if applicable)
• Complimentary tickets as indicated below and discounted pricing on additional tickets
• Mentions by the DJ during the evening

Available Sponsorships:

*Sponsor donates gift card or doorprize valued at $100 or more.