Combine Budgets for a Larger event

Collaborative Events Strategy 2024

In 2024, we're excited to unveil a series of collaborative events with our esteemed partners, all aimed at optimizing budget allocation and achieving heightened brand awareness. While our partners within the AWS ecosystem often host remarkable individual events, we recognize the potential to amplify our impact by pooling resources. Through shared budgets, we can orchestrate more substantial events, yielding a superior return on investment for each participating partner.

1. 3rd South CADy Shack Event during SXSW 2024 (Very successful 250 registered, 126 attendance)

• Date: March 8th, 2024

• Location: Coopers BBQ restaurant in downtown Austin

• Anticipated Attendees: 140 (comprising AWS personnel and customers)

• Inclusions: Buffet and drinks

• Description: The third annual South CADy Shack event, held at a new venue, featuring live bands, an open bar, and catering from 4 pm to 9 pm.

• Total Cost: $35,000.00

• Participation: Seven partners contributing $5,000 each towards the cost or one partner taking on the entire expense.

• Benefits: Registrants and attendees list, prominent logo display in event marketing, a 5-minute speaking slot during the event, and the opportunity to provide giveaways to attendees.

2.  6th Cloud Wars - Return of the Gen AI

• Date: July 10th, 2024

• Location: Moxy Hotel, New York City

• Anticipated Attendees: 250 (comprising customers, partners, and AWS staff)

• Description: A theatrical parody event set on the top floor of the Moxy Hotel, with a budget of $65,000. Typically attended by senior-level AWS managers. This event is also known for hosting a favorite NYC happy hour during the Summit.

• Participation: 1 Cantina Partner  and 9 partners sharing the budget at $5,000 each or a total of $68,000.

• Will have an AI generated video of Star Wars Cantina scene with AWS leaders faces swapped.

• Inclusions: Buffet and drinks

• Benefits:

• ​Cantina Partner 1- $20k big budget partner that includes a room named after the sponsor and includes logo on invitation coin. 3 drinks named after partner products or founder.

• 8 remaining $5K partnerships will get a table reserved for clients and employees, and logos at the entrance and registration page, all registration info.

3. 3rd CADalina Wine Mixer

• Date: September 2024

• Location: San Francisco Bay

• Anticipated Attendees: 220 (comprising customers and AWS personnel)

• Description: An exclusive yacht trip featuring a buffet, an open bar, and a tradeshow-like atmosphere onboard, with partners hosting tabletop trade show booths. Three-story yacht for three hours to SF bridge and back.

• Budget: $65,000 shared among 8 partners contributing $5,500 each, and one super partner for $30,000.

• Benefits: Super Partner - Logo flag on Ship, title sponsorship on all event marketing materials, Logos on Step and Return where a photographer will be taking pictures. A table on the Tradeshow level, kick-off event speech, dedicated table for pop-up trade show booth, access for 25 employees at event, and logo'd T-shirts. Partner level - Logo on registration, access to all registration info, logo on shirt, 5-minute speaking session, and a tradeshow booth.

4. 2nd Feminae Tech

• Date: November 26, 2024

• Location: Las Vegas, Nevada

• Anticipated Attendees: 150 (comprising customers and AWS personnel)

• Description: A celebration honoring women in technology, featuring awards, a charitable donation, and a concert.

• Budget: $65,000.00

• Participation: Various partner tiers offering different budget contributions.

• Benefits: Diverse benefits tailored to different budget levels, fostering inclusivity and participation across the spectrum.

We extend our gratitude for considering these collaborative opportunities. We eagerly anticipate your involvement and emphasize that participation is open to CADy Shack members and vendors in good standing.