The Georgia Technology Leadership Coalition is pleased to announce the 9th Annual High Tech Day at the Capitol on February 13, 2008.

The purpose of High Tech Day at the Capital is to demonstrate to Georgia Legislators, Governor Perdue and other state elected and appointed officials the important role high-tech companies play in the state's economy and its future.  It is a great sales opportunity for your company to demonstrate your products and services to both public officials and leaders of the technology community. There are several unique opportunities for tech companies to gain important exposure in this forum and to talk with public officials.

MEETINGS WITH STATE LEADERS
As a sponsor you will be invited to meetings with leaders who will influence the future of technology companies, last year's speakers included: Georgia Lieutenant Governor Casey Cagle, Secretary of State Karen Handel and Patrick Moore, Director of the Georgia Technology Authority.  This year's speakers TBA shortly!  Gold Level Sponsorship also includes the Invitation-Only dinner on Tuesday, February 12th with the House and Senate Science and Technology Committee members.

RECEPTION
After the General Assembly adjourns for the day, the Technology Leadership Coalition will host an invitation-only reception at the Georgia Depot for CEOs and select senior executives of technology companies and elected officials.  This will be your opportunity to network with lawmakers and to personalize the contributions tech companies are making here in Georgia.

ANNUAL TECHNOLOGY POLICY LEADERSHIP AWARDS
The introduction of the Technology Policy Leadership Awards is one of the highlights of High Tech Day.  These awards recognize leadership on issues that affect the technology industry.

OPPORTUNITIES FOR YOUR COMPANY TO REAP BENEFITS - Your company will have several unique exposure opportunities:

1) Sponsors of High Tech Day at the Capitol will be invited to participate in the meetings during the day, lunch with state officials and Gold Sponsorship includes the Invitation-Only dinner on February 12th.
2) Exhibition space will be available at the Depot during the reception. Your company can demonstrate its technology to state leaders and executives from other technology companies. All senior level executive members of tech companies will be invited to attend.
3) At the Reception, your company can also promote branded products and services by providing samples.  Each legislator and public official will receive a commemorative tote bag filled with samples of items from member companies.  These tote bags have been a big hit in the past.
4) Companies who are Gold Sponsors will also have the opportunity to present one of the Technology Policy Leadership Awards depending upon the number of awards presented, based on a first-come, first-served basis.
5) All companies who become sponsors of High-Tech Day will be part of future TLC public policy initiatives and invited to participate in lobbying on behalf of the technology industry for the coming year.

For a detailed listing of the benefits you will receive from being a sponsor of the 2008 Annual High Tech Day at the Georgia Capitol please visit www.aeanet.org/southeast and visit the Technology Leadership Coalition section.

If you are interested in sponsoring or exhibiting your company's products, please complete the sponsorship form located at http://www.aeanet.org/aeacouncils/serm_htd08sponsorform.asp
and return it to Regina Maddox, AeA Program Manager, by January 31st either via mail (Technology Leadership Coalition 3700 Mansell Road, Suite 140, Alpharetta, GA 30022) or fax (678.585.9657).  
As an executive, we know you recognize the important role public policy plays in your company's future and that you will want to be a part of this important effort.


Lesley Dubin
Director Membership Development - Southeast
AeA, Advancing the Business of Technology
3700 Mansell Rd Ste 140
Alpharetta GA 30022-1503
Tel: (678) 352-9469 Fax: (678) 585-9657
lesley_dubin@aeanet.org
http://www.aeanet.org