Directions EMEA 2018 Sponsorship Brochure

October 29 - 31, 2018 The Hague, The Netherlands

Directions EMEA 2018 Sponsorship Packages and Opportunities

The SMB Focused Dynamics Partner Community

www.directionsemea.com

Connecting the community of Microsoft Dynamics Partners

Directions EMEA is an independent conference for Microsoft Dynamics Partners from the ERP and CRM channels focusing on the SMB market. It is organized by Partners for Partners. Directions EMEA is also a part of the global Directions Partner conferences, including the North America and ASIA events. One of the main objectives of Directions is to discover new opportunities for future growth and collaboration. It is a must-attend event where partner service providers and independent software vendor companies can enhance and build their networks to reach a broader SMB market, learn about the latest product developments and tools, and enrich their operational and technical knowledge. The event is also a unique opportunity for companies to show their solutions to the largest Microsoft Dynamics Partner forum and demonstrate their readiness for Dynamics 365 Business Central as SaaS providers.

Sponsorship Packages and Opportunities

Directions EMEA 2018

In 2018, the conference will bring together Partners from various ERP and CRM channels, offering them a unique opportunity to learn firsthand from Microsoft about the Roadmap of Dynamics 365 Business Central and the future of Dynamics NAV. Taking into account the concept of integrating CRM and ERP and other business solutions within Dynamics 365 Business Central, Directions EMEA will also ensure a deep insight into Microsoft Dynamics 365 apps and a comprehensive understanding of the Cloud Solution Provider and ISV Embed programs. Since 2008, Directions EMEA has grown year by year. In 2017, it attracted 2154 attendees from 635 companies and 73 sponsors. The 2018 conference, taking place in The Hague on October 29 – 31, 2018, is the 11th edition of the event.



Directions EMEA 2017 in Madrid Almost 9000 Dynamics Partners have participated in 10 annual Directions EMEA events. With a record number of 2150 attendees in Madrid in 2017, the event provides undoubtedly the biggest forum to showcase your products and promote your services.

Attendees

Companies

Sponsors

Countries

2154

635

73

63


The number of attendees per country in Madrid Germany

446

Denmark

335

Netherlands

218

United Kingdom

162

Spain

115

Belgium

95

Sweden

69

Switzerland

67

France

64

Italy

60

United States

52

Norway

47

Poland

42

Lithuania

42

Iceland

36


Directions EMEA History and Demographics

2154 1792 1362 880

305 135 2010 Attendees


429 175 2011

234 2012

911

321 2013

1097

381

2014

450

2015

513

2016

635

2017

Companies


Don’t think twice about sponsoring Directions EMEA is the best way to empower your business growth.

You keep investing time and resources in the search for new ways to turn your efforts with product development and marketing into business success. There is another way to get on the fast track. You have the chance to present your offer to more than 2000 Partners during sponsor presentations, meetings and expo hours at Directions EMEA 2018 in The Hague.



Educate partners about you products You realize that incorporating technology innovations into your products and ongoing development of new cutting-edge solutions have become a part of business you cannot ignore. But such efforts are not enough - you need to ensure that your Partners are kept updated and gain a comprehensive understanding of the products you create and services you offer.

Build and expand your partner channel For new sponsors, being at Directions EMEA means joining the Dynamics mainstream, while for returning sponsors- it is an opportunity to enhance their business relationships with their networks, and to meet the peers they collaborate with and share their experience with products they offer to the SMB market.



Go global with your business Directions EMEA aims to support you in reaching new ambitious goals. Access to the biggest partner audience means expanding your business reach and leaving your local competitors behind. Recognition gained at the event translates directly into better access to customers through other Partners you can collaborate with worldwide. With the new Dynamics 365 Business Central, expansion of the cloud business model, AppSource, you can grow even faster and cross market barriers.

Become a real partner for Microsoft For Microsoft, the Directions EMEA conference is a place to listen to the voice of the Partner Community and get feedback on plans for Microsoft Dynamics development and programs such as ISV Embed or CSP. Meeting Microsoft leadership and Dynamics roadmap creators is an opportunity to obtain reliable information about the future of ISV Partner business and share your ideas and concerns. Becoming a Directions EMEA sponsor means being a well-recognized contributor to Dynamics product development.



Demonstrate your readiness for Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central Not all Partners are able to meet the challenge of keeping pace with innovative changes in Microsoft Dynamics and fitting into an ecosystem of integrated business solutions with Business Central as a main platform.. At Directions EMEA, you can demonstrate your readiness and prove you are keeping ahead of your competitors.

Inspire others and become an impact maker As a Directions EMEA sponsor, you become an impact maker. By bringing your innovative solutions to the conference, you can inspire others and change the directions the Dynamics world is developing in.



How to become a Sponsor? Signing up as a Sponsor or Exhibitor is a quick, easy process and you will be continuously supported by our team of people, who are dedicated to making your experience at the event seamless and exceptional value for money. To register a sponsorship, please use the link Sponsorship Registration.The registration site will only show the opportunities that are still available. Should you require more detailed information, please contact us at [email protected]

Register as a Sponsor



Venue

The Hague, the Netherlands

What attracts Partners to Directions EMEA is that the conference is held in a different venue each year. Throughout 10 previous editions, Partners could enjoy visiting different cities such cities as Paris, Berlin, Prague, Vienna, Poznań, Mannheim, Prague, Madrid. Located at the seaside, The Hague in the Netherlands, will be a next stop on the tour for the Directions EMEA event.



The World Forum The World Forum is a modern conference center with spaces that offer great expo and networking potential. • • • • • • • • •


A fully-equipped convention centre Located between the city center and the beach of The Hague Close to the two international airports of The Netherlands Finalized investment of 28 million Euro > A new EXPO! The largest auditorium in the Netherlands (