Partner State California 

In past years CeBIT has had designated Partner Countries. For 2009, for the first time, a US state has been honored with this status and governor Schwarzenegger has accepted the invitation to have California step into the spotlight. This program -- which will consist of forums and presentations, exhibit displays, sponsorship opportunities, and more -- will place California and its participating companies on a global stage as never before.

Program highlights include:

• German-California ICT Summit
• Cost-effective exhibit options
• High-exposure presentation opportunities
• Sponsorship opportunities
• International matchmaking and export assistance programs
• California Networking Night
• Specialized press activities

Group Exhibit Programs

Including the primary California Pavilion in Hall 6, Digital New Media sector

A turnkey booth in a group setting makes exhibiting easy and affordable. You provide the staff, products and additional graphics and we take care of the rest. A typical package includes booth with wall elements and carpeting; furniture; company name sign; overhead banner with company logo; overhead lighting; electrical receptacle; listings in show catalog and online; exhibitor entrance tickets; and an official show catalog. Services include multilingual pavilion management staff; interpreter service; conference rooms for private meetings; fax services; common lounge area with food and beverage service; and nightly security and cleaning.

Forum Opportunities

The Partner State California program opens doors to promotional opportunities not readily available at CeBIT in past years. In 2009 California exhibitors will have access to hundreds of forum presentation possibilities in over 30 different on-theshow- floor forums. Topics ranging from Document Management, InfoSecurity, Open Source, and Telematics & Navigation, to eHealth & TeleHealth, Public Sector applications and IP issues.

Uniquely California!
The Digital New Media Solutions Forum, a 5-day, 20 session program adjacent to the main California Pavilion, will showcase the best of California's offerings in Web-based digital media, social networks and virtual worlds; mobile and multi-channel content distribution strategies and applications; advanced multimedia technologies; and a forward-looking prognosis for these sectors for entertainment and enterprise. A true blend of Hollywood and Silicon Valley sure to attract industry and press alike!

Sponsorship Opportunities

Extend your marketing reach beyond the confines of your exhibit space with a variety of attention-attracting sponsorship opportunities. Golden State exhibitors have California-specific sponsorship options in the following areas:

• Business centers
• Forum program tracks and presentation areas
• Hospitality lounges
• Internet information sources
• Thematic group stands and pavilions
• Matchmaking activities
• Networking events
• Pre-show and on-site press events
• Print media