"As a small company with a new base in the Silicon Valley, we
found the Power Pub to be a very cost-effective means to get
our ideas and services exposed to a truly savvy group of developers,
venture capitalists, and end-users. Where else would we find
such a useful gathering of experts around autonomic computing
in a 2-hour setting that covers the whole spectrum of business
environments; a formal presentation, discussion time and then
the flowing wine during networking. I have used the Power Pub
environment with two separate companies and have had
exceptional results. I'd recommend the Power Pub!"

Collin Bruce
VP Worldwide Marketing, Solid Information Technology

FORMS OF CUSTOM SERVICES

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THINK TANK SESSION (18 - 25)

A Think Tank Session is a facilitated exchange of expert knowledge. Pursuant to client objectives, the Center recruits a combination of large, medium and small companies; end-users; individual technologists; and/or entrepreneurs. Generally these sessions range from a minimum of 4 hours to a full day (or multiple days) with up to 25 invitation-only participants.

Think Tank Sessions are Designed to:

• Delineate market trends
• Validate strategic business and research directions
• Inform product and technology direction
• Explore market and technology/application opportunities
• Identify potential partners
• Gain insights into customer needs

Basic Services

• Design and facilitation of program
• Recruitment of participants
• Compilation of notes from session (sent within 5 days)
• Audio taping
• Continental breakfast
• Beverages and snacks throughout session

Optional Services

• Written proceedings
  • Full day
  • Half day
• Casual lunch (catered box lunches or buffet)
• Reception (light - full)
• Press release writing and distribution
• Listing in Center eNewsletter and on Web site (no additional cost)
• Posting of presentations and white papers on Web site for 3 months (no additional cost)

Suggested Forms

• Full - day Think Tank Session (includes breakfast, lunch, snacks and full reception)
• Half - day Think Tank Session
  • Morning Session (includes breakfast and snacks)
  • Afternoon Session (includes snacks and full reception)

MARKET INTELLIGENCE SESSIONS

Basic Services for Market Intelligence Sessions

• Design and facilitation of program
• Recruitment of participants
• Compilation of notes
• Audio taping
• Beverages and light snacks

Optional Services

• Executive summary
• Reception (light - full)
• Press release writing and distribution
• Listing in Center eNewsletter and Web site
• Posting of presentations and/or white papers on Center Web site for one year

STRATEGIC ROUNDTABLE DISCUSSION (8 - 25)

A Strategic Roundtable Discussion is a moderated exchange around a market or technology. The session may support a marketing campaign or inform market research or strategic directions.

Suggested Form

• Two-hour Strategic Roundtable Discussion

WORKING GROUP SERIES (8 - 20)

A Working Group is a select group of experts who meet regularly (usually once a month) to delve into a technology or market-oriented topic. A Working Group Series leverages significant momentum as the same members continue to meet, adding a level of ease and depth of knowledge to the interactions. Depending on client objectives, a Working Group gathers market intelligence and informs product or technology research.

Suggested Form

• Two-hour Working Group (with beverages and snacks throughout session)

INFORMATIONAL SESSIONS

Clients often have a need to meet on neutral territory with individual companies. These sessions are geared to bring the client together, through the World Internet Center, with one or a few of the clients' targeted companies at a time, for brief informational sessions.

Suggested Form

• Two-hour session (with 1-3 companies)

MARKET LEADERSHIP SESSIONS

Market Leadership Sessions are designed to inform decision-makers about new technologies and services, market trends and to glean market intelligence. The purpose of this style of program is to brief a customer, or a group of customers (existing or potential), and/or potential partners on a client's specific technology, product or service.

The Objectives of These Sessions are to:

• Promote thought leadership
• Market specific solutions in the spirit of knowledge exchange
• Create publicity buzz
• Gather insights from a technically savvy audience
• Identify potential customers and partners

Basic Services for Market Leadership Sessions

• Design and facilitation of program
• Recruitment of up to 50 participants
• Audio taping
• Reception (light)
• Display and distribution of marketing collaterals during session
• Listing in Center eNewsletter and Web site
• Posting of presentations and/or white papers on Center Web site for 3 months

Optional Services

• Executive summary
• Reception (full)
• Press release writing and distribution
• Research on and invitation to target markets and companies

EXECUTIVE BRIEFING

Three-hour Executive Briefing with a light reception

• 45-minute presentation, 30-minute moderated interaction, reception (50 participants)

TECHNOLOGY DEMO

Three-hour Technology Demonstration with a full reception

• 45-minute presentation, 30-minute moderated interaction, reception (50 participants)

CHALLENGE-THE-EXPERT

Three-hour Challenge-the-Expert session with a light reception

• A client's senior expert presents views on a current technology, product or market for 45 minutes. The audience "challenges" the expert for the remainder of the session.

INTERACTIVE PANEL DISCUSSION

Three-hour Interactive Panel Discussion with a light reception

• Three to four experts present their views about a "hot" technology or market for a total of 30 minutes. The Center then moderates an interactive exchange, delineating key issues around the subject.

CENTER POWER PUB or CUSTOM NETWORKING EVENTS (40 - 70)

Each month (and/or by special arrangement), the Center hosts its trademark "Power Pub," an evening knowledge exchange and networking event of 40 - 70 representatives from Silicon Valley and around the world, to support:

• Exchange of technology and market ideas
• On-going branding for Center clients
• Identification of potential partners and clients

The client delivers a brief presentation at the "Pub Exchange" and leads the discussion to:

• Market a solution, product or technology
• Highlight thought leadership in a business or technology sector

Power Pubs are augmented by pre- and post-Pub publicity through the Center eNewsletter and Web site. Targeted outreach may be conducted. The Pub is open to the public. Private networking sessions may be arranged.

Basic Services

• Attraction of 40 - 70 Internet-savvy attendees
• Listing in Center eNewsletter and Web site
• Display and distribution of marketing collaterals during the Pub
• Posting of Pub Exchange presentation on Center Web site for one year
• Full Reception

Optional Services

• Press release writing and distribution
• Research on and invitation to target markets and companies

Suggested Form

• Two-hour Power Pub (e.g., 5:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m.)

NOTES AND CONTACT INFORMATION

• A 5% discount applies for two services paid for in advance.
• The World Internet Center generally conducts its sessions at the Crowne Plaza Cabana Hotel in Palo Alto. Clients may choose alternate venues. Please note that prices may very at alternate venues.
• The Crowne Plaza Cabana Hotel (http://www.cppaloalto.crowneplaza.com/) is a preeminent business-class hotel in Palo Alto, California. Fiber optic Internet connectivity supports high-level business meetings at this location. Additionally, the facilities are wirelessly-enabled for our clients. The warm, Mediterranean-influenced architecture provides the Center's clients with a relaxing and creative "off-site" venue.

CONTACT US

For further information about the Silicon Valley World Internet Center, please contact:

Dr. Susan J. Duggan
Chief Executive Officer
Email: duggan@worldinternetcenter.com
Tel: 650-565-8070

4290 El Camino Real, Suite 200
Palo Alto, CA 94306
www.worldinternetcenter.com

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