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<H2> Influencers & Brands Networking Expo</H2>
 
 Influencer / Model Opportunities
 
For <A HREF="https://www.eventbrite.com/e/influencers-brands-networking-expo-brand-opponunities-tickets-25943723375" TARGET="_blank">Brands Opportunities</A> (Exhibit Booths and / Sponsor Opportunities), register<A HREF="https://www.eventbrite.com/e/influencers-brands-networking-expo-brand-opponunities-tickets-25943723375" TARGET="_blank">here</A>.
For<A HREF="https://www.eventbrite.com/e/influencers-brands-networking-expo-media-press-badges-tickets-25949209785" TARGET="_blank">Media / Press Badges</A>, register<A HREF="https://www.eventbrite.com/e/influencers-brands-networking-expo-media-press-badges-tickets-25949209785" TARGET="_blank">here</A>.
 
AGENDA
The purpose for the Influencers & Brands Networking Expo is to help influencers and models connect with brands and showcase their value to interest brands. It is an two day event where brands and social influencers and models can meet and network, create great content, showcase products, talent and have fun doing it. 
 
With that in mind, the agenda for the event is to provide a platform where:
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Influencers can demonstrate their talent, influence and value to entice brands interest. 
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Brands can identify, meet and recruit the right influencers and brand ambassadors.
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Influencers and models can co-create great visual content (photos, videos) that influencers can use for their portfolio.
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<H3>Event Features & Highlights</H3>
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Photoshoot Stage- a sound stage outfitted with a wide three-wall cyclorama and lighting grid to create stunning photos.
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2. Brand booths and stations -
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3. Branded Step & Repeat Stations. 
4. Selfie Stations, Social Integrated Photo Booths
5. One-on-One Sessions - all IM badge type holders will get 5 minutes with brand representative responsible for influencer marketing and model recruitment such as Brand or Marketing Manager. Influencers or model can use this opportunity to present themselves and show the brand the value they would bring to the brand if they were to collaborate.
 
Who should register as an influencer / model?
Influencers are individuals who have the ability to influence the opinions or buying decisions of target audience, based on their expertise and credibility in the subject matter. Usually, such people have a considerable following (audience) coupled with corresponding engagement (comments, likes, shares, attendance) on some platform such social media, blog, podcast, YouTube et cetera.According to Forbes:
Influence = Audience Reach (# of followers) x Brand Affinity (expertise and credibility) x Strength of Relationship with Followers.
 
Such influencers may include:
 
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Social Media Personalities
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Fashion or models in general.
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Bloggers
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Entertainers such as music artists
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Television & radio personalities.
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Industries Represented at the Event:
Registration is open to influencers in any industry or subject matter as we'll have brands seeking top influencers in all industries.
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Fashion designers & brands
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Fashion, Shoes & Jewelry
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Beauty
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Tech brands
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Music Brands
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Technology brands
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E-commerce and retail brands
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Film and television
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Automotive 
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Sports & fitness brands
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Travel
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Media outlet brands
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Health & Wellness
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Apps and mobile companies 
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Content creators
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Toys
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Media outlets
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Creative agencies 
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B2B enterprises
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Social media innovators
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How To Register As An Influencer / Model
Influencers or models may register for the event for free. However, tickets are subject to approval after registration. 
After purchasing a ticket, you'd need to submit your Influencer/Model portfolio that will be distributed to all participating brands for selection. Instructions will be sent to email once you purchase the ticket. If you need help putting together a portfolio that will interest brands, respond to the ticket confirmation email with such request.
 
<H3>Registration Options</H3>
Things to note:
1. All attendees will be required to have a ticket to be admitted!
2. Only attendees with badges of "IM" type will be eligible to submit portfolios prior to or at the event, or take part in the "One-on-One" session with the brand representative responsible for recruiting influencers, brand ambassadors or models. 
For this reason, everybody who wishes to attend this event must register for one of the following registration options.
 
Options 1: Featured VIP Influencer Badge 
VIP access to all features at the events.
 
Option 2: Influencer / Professional Model IM Badge
Admission is free for qualified influencers and professional models. For this reason, all registrations for influencers and models are subject to approval. If you are an active influencer or porofessional model, you may register for theInfluencer / Professional Model Badge.Your registration will be reviewed and further information information may be requested prior to approval. Once approved, you will receive a confirmation with a ticket. Bring your ticket to the event and you will receive a badge to enter the venue. 
 
 
Option 3:Influencer / Professional Model:Portfolio Submision IM Badge 
You may purchase this badge if you are an established or aspiring influencer or model and you would like brands participating at this event to pre-review and consider you for collaboration in their various programs such as brand ambassadorship, influencer marketing, content marketing, brand model et cetera.
Timeline
 
- Purchase ticket now as there is only a limited number of tickets.
- Within 48 hours after purchasing this badge, you would receive an email with a link where you can submit your full portfolio.Your portfolio will be submitted to all brands in the industry that you select once brand registration closes on Sep 15, 2016.
- Sep 15, brand registration concludes. Between Sep 18 - 22, we'll contact you with a full list of all the brands in your industry participating at the event.
- You will select up to 5 brands from that list to which you would like your portfolio to be submitted to. If you do not find at least 5 brands on that list that you are interested in working with, we'll issue you a full refund.Your ticket will remain valid and you will still have access to attend the event.
- After this, you may also be contacted by any or all of those brands interested in working with you for further information or for a meeting / interview.Also, some of the brands interested in you might want to send some samples of their products for you to evaluate before the event. Such may include clothing items they may be interested in you model at the event.
- One-on-One sessions with a maximum of 5 brands you select upon event check-in.
 
 
 
Option 4:Assisted Portfolio Submission IM Badge 
Just like the General Portfolio Submission Badge, you may purchase this badge if you are an established or aspiring influencer or model and you would like brands participating at this event to pre-review and consider you for collaboration in their various programs such as brand ambassadorship, influencer marketing, content marketing, brand model et cetera.
Timeline
- Purchase ticket now as there is only a limited number of tickets.
- Within 48 hours after purchasing this badge, you would receive an email with a link where you can submit your full portfolio.Your portfolio will be submitted to all brands in the industry that you select once brand registration closes on Sep 15, 2016.
- An industry expert will review your portfolio and suggest edits and changes. Please note that the purpose of this process is to make sure thatthe value that you can bring to brands is clearly presented in such way that brands understands. It is by no meansto embellish or exaggarate that value or guarantee that any brand will interested in you.
- Sep 15, brand registration concludes. Between Sep 18 - 22, we'll contact you with a full list of all the brands in your industry participating at the event.
- You will select up to 10 brands from that list to which you would like your portfolio to be submitted to. If you do not find at least 5 brands on that list that you are interested in working with, we'll issue you a full refund.Your ticket will remain valid and you will still have access to attend the event.
- Once submitted, you may also be contacted by any or all of those brands interested in working with you for further information or for a meeting / interview.Also, some of the brands interested in you might want to send some samples of their products for you to evaluate before the event. Such may include clothing items they may be interested in you model at the event.
- One-on-One sessions with a maximum of 10 brands you select upon event check-in.
 
Options 5: General Attendee Badge 
This badge type will give you admission into the event, and is meant for the general public. This will not give you access to any session or activity meant for influencers or models.
 
Option 6: Media & Press Badge 
This badge type will give you admission into the event for media purposes. It is meant to give access to journalists, news agencies, and members of the press. It is subject to approval.
 
 
<H3>Policies:</H3>
1. Disclaimer: Web ROI Agency, it's staff, and/ or affiliates will neither take part in the review of portfolio by brands nor the selection of influencers or models for brands. Once Web ROI Agency submits the portfolios, each brands will be in full control of the review process and Web ROI Agency will not have any influence over decisions by brands.
2. Refunds: All sales are final and no refunds shall be issued except for only those circumstances described above. In such cases, such qualifying refunds will need to be requested and approved at least 48 business prior the event. Any requests for refunds after such time will not be automatically declined. 
3.Attendee Information:By submitting the ticket request form, you agree to have your contact information, including email, passed on to Web ROI Agency and possibly our sponsors for the purpose of following up on your interests. You alsoagree to be filmed and photographed as an attendee of Web ROI Agency and grantWeb ROI Agencypermission to display, copyright, modify, print, and publish any video, sound, photographs, or media that may be captured of you during event.
 
 
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