The Rochester Chapter of the Society for Technical Communication brings its 59th annual conference, Spectrum, to the Rochester Institute of Technology (RIT) March 25−27. This premier regional conference will attract technical writers, editors, managers, illustrators, content strategists, instructional and usability designers, researchers, students, and career transitioners.
Keynote speaker, author Judith L. Glick-Smith, Ph.D., will share insights from her 10-year research on flow-based decision making and leadership in the fire service. Attendees will also discover new ideas, techniques, and tools from techcomm pros and leaders in the field to help them get in the flow (or “the zone”) more often andachieve better outcomes. As a sponsor, you will have multiple opportunities to share your message and products directly with attendees.Please inquire about customized sponsorships that may be available to meet your specific needs.
Note:Registrations include all pre-conference and conference activities.
*Sponsor Lightning Talks
As a special sponsorship benefit,the first six companies to confirm support of Spectrum will have the opportunity to address the entire Spectrum audience for 5 minutes during lunch, when all attendees and speakers are together.
You will have 5 minutes to answer questions, such as:
●What is your company’s vision?
●How has your product or service evolved to meet the needs of our industry?
●Where do you see your product or service in the future?
●Why should people want to have a relationship with you as a representative of your company?
**Sponsored Events
Underwrite one of Spectrum’s main events or workshops. Your company sponsorship will be announced before and after the sponsored event and your logo will be prominently displayed. Events are available on a first-come, first-serve basis.
Sunday / Afternoon / Leadership Day / Available
Evening / Pre-conference Reception, Dinner, Rochester Chapter recognitions / Available
Post-Dinner / Party or recreational activity (e.g., karaoke) / Available
Monday / Morning / Continental Breakfast / Available
Morning / Keynote address / Available
Morning / Two sessions of informative presentations and progressions, with more than 10 presentations/progressions to choose from
Awards Luncheon / Technical Communication Summit Awards, sponsor lightning talks / Available
Afternoon / Two sessions of informative presentations and progressions, with 9 presentations/progressions to choose from
Afternoon / Coffee break / Available
End of Day / Speaker lightning talks x4 / Available
End of Day / Prize giveaways / Available
Post-Conference / After Party / Available
Tuesday / Workshops / Two morning workshops and two afternoon workshops / Available
Throughout the day, there will be time to network with attendees and share your products and services in the exhibit area.
***Specifications for Logo or Ad in Conference Program
Please submit full color ad in jpeg or png format by Feb. 16, 2018 .
Size / DimensionsQuarter (1/4)-Page / 3.5” x 4.75”
Half (1/2)-Page / 7” x 4.75”
Full-Page / 7” x 9.5”
Sign Up As A Sponsor
Follow these steps to become a sponsor:
- Select your level of support and complete the form online:
●Submit your print-ready logo to by February 9, 2018.
●By February 23, 2018, register each person from your company who will be participating. (Pre-conference and conference events included.)
- Make your sponsorship payment.
●Pay your support by March 1, 2018. More information is available on our website.
Cancellation policy
Sponsors and exhibitors may cancel with a 50% refund through February 9, 2018.