Invitation to Sponsor

Invitation to Sponsor

The Guildhall, Cambridge, UKFebruary 6–10, 2017

wsdm-conference.org/2017/

WEB, SEARCH AND DATA MINING

What is WSDM?

WSDM is the premiere worldwide forum for professionals

interested in all aspects of web, search and data mining.

The conference features work on practical yet principled

novel models of search and data mining, algorithm design

and analysis, economic implications, and in-depth

experimental analysis of accuracy and performance.

Work that emphasizes novel algorithmic approaches is

central to WSDM. Application-oriented work that makes

innovative technical contributions to research is an equally

central feature of WSDM. Visionary work on new and

emerging topics is a hallmark of the conference.

Web, search and data miningaffects us all

Major technological innovations, big shifts in society, and

tremendous economic growth are directly connected to

the area of web, search and data mining. In this

ecosystem, academic and industrial researchers,

entrepreneurs, innovators as well as governmental and

societal organizations work together. They all contribute

to the development and use of web, search and data

mining technology. And together, they affect every aspect

of our lives, from communication, health, entertainment,

and education to government and business.

It’s all about people

Each year, WSDM sees many hundreds of the top

researchers, scientists, students and entrepreneurs in the

world attend to present their latest research, solve their

hardest problems, learn new material and build their

networks. Top corporations, ranging from search engine

companies, content companies, news companies, online

vendors and technology providers to emerging companies

and startups, send employees to the WSDM conference

to present and hear the world’s most advanced

innovations in the area and to connect to talent.

The WSDM Conference

WSDM was launched in 2008 to provide the

rapidly growing web search and web data mining

community a venue of which it had full control. It

was felt that the pace of innovation in the areas of

web search and web data mining prevents proper

coverage by conferences of broader scope. The

conference launched with an emphasis on

practical but principled novel models of search and

retrieval, algorithm design and analysis,

economics implications, and in-depth experimental

analysis of accuracy and performance. First

principles, rigorous evaluation, best practices, and

a concern for responsible use of the technology

have always characterized the conference. 2017

marks the 10-th edition of WSDM.

Sponsorship of WSDM 2017 brings visibility to some of

the top minds on the planet. WSDM is the place to

connect to talent, to meet, influence and learn from the

top scientists, researchers, developers, teachers and

entrepreneurs building tomorrow’s web, search and data

mining technologies.

Please join us in Cambridge, UK asa WSDM 2017 Sponsor

WSDM 2017 General Conference Chairs

Milad Shokouhi Maarten de Rijke

Microsoft Research University of Amsterdam

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AN INVITATION TO SPONSOR

Conference format

WSDM 2017 is a five-day conference (Monday through

Friday). The conference is organized around tutorials,

papers, presentations, speakers, demonstrations,

workshops and discussions on how to create solutions to

algorithmic problems related to web, search and data

mining. As the foremost conference in its field, WSDM

2017 continues to offer a wide-ranging program,

supporting and facilitating the exchange of ideas between

academic, industrial and governmental participants.

Who will be at WSDM 2017?

WSDM 2017 brings together computer scientists,

developers, educators from around the world,

representing a myriad of backgrounds and application

areas. With over 500 full paper submissions, a substantial

increase over last year, WSDM 2017 promises to be the

largest edition of the conference to date. We anticipate

breaking all previous attendance records. The confirmed

Keynote Speakers and Practice & Experience Speakers

and for WSDM 2017 are top rate scientists, engineers,

and innovators:

Ricardo Baeza-Yates (NTENT) is

well-known for his work on web search and

data mining.

Andrew Blake (The Alan Turing Institute) is

well-known for his work on computer vision

and machine intelligence.

Claire Cardie (Cornell University) has

worked extensively on natural language

processing.

Ralf Herbrich (Amazon) has a track record

in pure and applied large-scale machine

learning.

Anjali Joshi (Google) leads groups focused

on software, infrastructure, translation, as

well as internationalization.

Harry Nelis (Accel Partners, London)

focuses on consumer internet, financial

services and software companies.

Jan O Pederson (Microsoft) is a

Distinguished Engineer and Chief Scientist

for Core Search.

Barney Pell (Founder and CEO, Powerset)

is a technology innovator, entrepreneur,

angel investor and advisor.

Steve Young (University of Cambridge,

Apple Siri) is well-known for his work on

spoken language systems.

About Cambridge, UK

Cambridge, UK is the UK’s leading tech cluster.1 Within

easy reach from the greater London area, and with four

major airports in the vicinity, Cambridge is a convenient

destination wherever you are.

The main venue for WSDM will be The Guildhall, right on

Market Hill, the central market square in Cambridge. All

the major sites are within a short walking distance from

The Guildhall. A block of college rooms have been

reserved for WSDM 2017 participants and will add to their

Cambridge experience.

The Guildhall, the venue for WSDM 2017.

1In terms of tech jobs proportional to population http://www.bbc.com/news/technology-37380696.


BENEFITS OF SPONSORING

WSDM 2017 offers many opportunities created especially

for sponsors. Some of the benefits this year include:

Publicity (External and Internal)

Sponsors are featured on the WSDM 2017 Conference

web site. The conference receives worldwide press

coverage through various media forms including technical

publications. The advance program alone will be available

on our site to more than 50,000 people in the field of web,

search and data mining. The Conference Proceedings are

also published by ACM Press and accessed globally

through the ACM Digital Library. Your sponsorship of this

premiere conference is a strong statement about your

organization’s commitment to the field of web, search and

data mining as well as your commitment to the

professional development of your staff.

Professional development

In every economic climate, it is important to wisely utilize

funds available for professional development, and WSDM

2017 is a wise investment. There is no other conference

where there is so much cross-fertilization of ideas

between professionals in web, search and data mining.

Added to this mix are research students, educators and

the world’s best web, search and data mining researchers,

along with mentors and leading thinkers in the field. This

environment creates a unique event where your staff can

benefit from unmatchable inspiration and education in

both breadth and depth. Sponsor invitations to private VIP

events also ensure that your staff has special

opportunities to mix with the elite of web, search and data

mining research and practice.

Recruiting, networking

Showcasing your organization through sponsorship

increases the awareness of your products and services.

Many opportunities are available to sponsors to maximize

their efforts in this area. Also, should your organization be

interested in hiring, your presence as a sponsor will

enhance your efforts to recruit from among the foremost

experts in the field. In addition, WSDM 2017 offers

dedicated on-site support for the recruitment efforts of its

sponsors.

Monday VC Night

To support interaction with entrepreneurs and the

international startup community, WSDM 2017 features a

special VC Night on Monday evening.

Tuesday opening reception at theMAA Museum of Archaeology andAnthropology

WSDM 2017 is hosting the conference reception on

Tuesday evening in the MAA Museum of Archaeology and

Anthropology. Networking is effortless at this event

attended by all conference registrants.

Wednesday conference banquet atEly Cathedral

On Wednesday evening WSDM 2017 features a banquet

at an astonishing location, Ely Cathedral, was founded as

a monastery in 673 by St. Etheldreda, a Saxon Princess

from East Anglia, a short ride north of Cambridge.

Ely Cathedral.

Please see the WSDM 2017 Diamond Sponsor Benefits,

WSDM 2017 Platinum Sponsor Benefits, WSDM 2017

Gold Sponsor Benefits, WSDM 2017 Silver Sponsor

Benefits, and WSDM 2017 Silver Sponsor Benefits for

details.


BECOMING A SPONSOR

Would your organization like tosupport WSDM 2017?

Please get in touch with one or both of the WSDM 2017

Sponsorship Co-Chairs to discuss the sponsorship

arrangement that best fits you and your organization. The

next page lists different options and WSDM 2017 is happy

to discuss further options.

Payment

Please contact the WSDM 2017 Sponsorship Co-Chairs

to make arrangements for paying your sponsor

contribution. Contributions are normally paid to ACM, the

parent organization of WSDM 2017. ACM accepts

payments via check, wire transfer, or credit card. Payment

instructions are provided on the invoice ACM sends. If you

would like to pay by credit card, please contact the

Sponsorship Co-Chairs.

Organizations based in the United States or organizations

with United States branches or divisions should note that

ACM is classified as a non-profit and a sponsor

contribution may be tax deductible in the United States.

The US Federal Tax ID number for ACM is 13-1921358.

Would you like more informationabout supporting WSDM 2017?

Please contact the WSDM 2017 Sponsorship Co-Chairs:

Milad Shokouhi

WSDM 2017 Sponsorship Co-Chairs

Microsoft Research

Tel: +44 1223 479 939

Email: [email protected]

Maarten de Rijke

WSDM 2017 Sponsorship Co-Chair

University of Amsterdam

Tel: +31 20 525 5358

Email: [email protected]

Would you like more informationabout ACM, SIGIR, SIGKDD,SIGMOD and SIGWEB?

WSDM 2017 is sponsored by four ACM Special Interest

Groups. The Special Interest Group on Information

Retrieval (SIGIR) promotes research, development and

education in the area of search and other information

access technologies; see sigir.org. The missions of the

Special Interest Group in Knowledge Discovery and Data

mining (SIGKDD) is to provide the premier forum for

advancement, education, and adoption of the science of

knowledge discovery and data mining from all types of

data; see kdd.org. The Special Interest Group on

Management of Data (SIGMOD) is concerned with the

principles, techniques and applications of database

management systems and data management technology;

see sigmod.org. And members of the Special Interest

Group on Hypertext and the Web (SIGWEB) study and

use the concepts and technologies of linked information

that were originally conceived as hypertext and are most

famously realized on the Web; see sigweb.org.

ACM, the world’s largest educational and scientific

computing society, delivers resources that advance

computing as a science and a profession. ACM provides

the computing field’s premier Digital Library and serves its

more than 100,000 members and the computing

profession with leading-edge publications, conferences,

and career resources. Please visit www.acm.org for more

information.

Cambridge in winter.


SPONSOR BENEFITS

Diamond level ($20,000)

• Advance recognition as Diamond supporter on the

web.

• Recognized as a Diamond supporter on the

conference program.

• Large exhibit space in foyer.

• Five complimentary registrations for the conference.

• Recognition as host of a meal or other conference

event (Diamond sponsors have priority in selecting

their hosting meal/event though cost varies per

event), including one or more of the following:

– Welcome Reception/Industry Day Reception

– Poster Reception

– Conference Banquet

– Workshop/Industry Day Lunch

– Conference Lunch

– Business Meeting Lunch

– Attendee Shuttle Transportation Conference

Hotel to/from Venue

– Other Events Possible with Request

Platinum level ($10,000)

• Advance recognition as Platinum supporter on the

web.

• Recognized as a Platinum supporter on the

conference program.

• Large exhibit space in foyer.

• Four complimentary registrations for the conference.

The MAA Museum of Archaeology and Anthropology.

Gold level ($7,000)

• Advance recognition as Gold supporter on the web.

• Recognized as a Gold supporter on the conference

program.

• Exhibit space in foyer.

• Three complimentary registrations for the

conference.

Platinum and Gold levelsponsorship additionalopportunities:

Platinum and Gold sponsors are welcome to sponsor, at

an additional cost, one or more of the following:

• Student Travel

• Doctoral Consortium

• Best Paper Award (min: $1,000)

• Best Student Paper Award (min: $500)

• USB Memory Sticks for Proceedings

Silver level ($4,000)

• Advance recognition as Silver supporter on the web.

• Recognized as a Silver supporter on the conference

program.

• Exhibit space in foyer.

• Two complimentary registrations for the conference.

Bronze level ($2,000)

• Advance recognition as Bronze supporter on the

web.

• Recognized as a Bronze supporter on the

conference program.

• One complimentary registration for the conference.

In addition to the five basic levels of sponsorship, you may

also find other opportunities to lend further support to

WSDM 2017’s worthwhile activities.


Documents

Invitation to Sponsor