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The definitive growth awards.

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22nd October

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Four Seasons Hotel - Sydney

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4:00pm - 10:30pm

 

What is the CRN Fast50?

Is the only awards programme in Australia that spotlights the 50 fastest-growing partners in the IT channel. CRN Fast50 started as an awards dinner fifteen years ago is now a day of content and celebration dedicated to the channel in Australia.

CRN Fast50 commences at 4:30 pm when the fifty finalists attend a growth content session which is hosted by CRN where partners can learn from their peers and successful channel business.

CRN Fast50 enables sponsors to network with these fast growing channel partners both in a collaborative learning environment during the afternoon content session and socially during the gala dinner presentation.

The 2023 Fast50 - Top 10
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Numbers decide the Fast50, not us.

The CRN Fast50 takes a strictly numbers-based approach: winners are ranked based on year-on-year revenue growth.

Our analysis of the data provides Australian IT companies with a unique way to benchmark themselves against the best.

The Fast50 countdown happens through a video presentation on the evening where the finalists and winners are celebrated on stage.

2024 Event Details

Date | Tuesday 22nd October 2024
Venue | Four Seasons Hotel - Sydney

4:00pm - 4:30pm | Sponsor networking session

4:30pm – 6:30pm | Interactive Content Sessions
Roundtable and Panel discussions with members of the Fast50 

6:30pm – 7:30pm | Networking Expo  

7:30-10:30 | Awards Gala Dinner
Presentation of Fast50 placings and editorial awards 

Event Concludes

2024 Sponsor Packages

There are four tiers of sponsorship available for the refreshed CRN Fast50:

Naming sponsor - Become the leading sponsor at CRN Fast50, be on stage in the content session and present the winner of the event alongside all the inclusions below.

VIP Sponsor - Have time on stage in the content session and ability to present a top 4 awards at the event. Includes Fast 50 profiles, media and more.

Platinum Sponsor- Hosting of a table at both the content session and awards ceremony, Includes Fast50 profiles

Gold Sponsor - Includes access to pre networking of awards ceremony (starting at 6:30pm), hosting of a table at the awards ceremony and this years CRN Fast50 profiles.

See below packages below for further details

Naming Sponsor 

Interactive Content Session (4:30pm) 

  • 2 reps in attendance
  • 5 minute Fireside chat
  • Sponsor reps to facilitate roundtable discussion with minimum of 5 partners
     

CRN Fast50 Awards  - Networking Drinks and Award Gala Dinner (from 6:30pm)

  • 2 additional reps to attend networking expo and gala dinner (4 in total)
  • On-stage welcome address
  • On-stage presentation of Fast50 #1
  • Host 2 x tables of 8 delegates with a minimum of 2 finalists on each table
  • Logo branding integrated across digital promotion of the Fast50 program, on-stage AV presentation and post-event video content

 

Data

  • Data Share of 2023 + 2024 Fast50 business profiles . Includes executive contact details, revenue growth details, breakdown of solution/services contributing to revenues and key sectors operating in (SMB/Mid Mark/Gov/Ent) 

 

Media & Content 

  • 1 x solus EDM to CRN database (9000+ subscribers) 
  • Partner Content Article on CRN website (600 - 800 words)
  • Fast50 Sponsor social media tile 
  • Sponsor tagged in CRN Fast50 social post 

 

Investment - $60,000.00

Additional Add-on - $2,000.00

  • Celebratory gift to all Fast50 of finalist results displayed in a branded frame 

VIP Sponsor (3 remaining)

Interactive Content Session (4:30pm) 

  • 2 reps in attendance
  • 5 minute Fireside chat
  • Sponsor reps to facilitate roundtable discussion with minimum of 5 partners
     

CRN Fast50 Awards  - Networking Drinks and Award Gala Dinner (from 6:30pm)

  • 2 additional reps to attend networking expo and gala dinner (4 in total)
  • Host table of 8 delegates with a minimum of 3 finalists on each table
  • On-stage presentation of awards #4 - #2
  • Logo branding integrated across digital promotion of the Fast50 program, on-stage AV presentation and post-event video content

 

Data

  • Data Share of 2023 + 2024 Fast50 business profiles . Includes executive contact details, revenue growth details, breakdown of solution/services contributing to revenues and key sectors operating in (SMB/Mid Mark/Gov/Ent) 

 

Media & Content 

  • 1 x solus EDM to CRN database (9000+ subscribers) 
  • Partner Content Article on CRN website (600 - 800 words)
  • Fast50 Sponsor social media tile 
  • Sponsor tagged in CRN Fast50 social post 

 

Experience add-on (one per sponsor) 

  • Champagne Sponsor 
    Co-branded champagne bottle delivered to Fast50 directly to their tables when their placement has been announced.
  • Photobooth Sponsor 
    Co-branded photobooth installed to gala dinner venue. Branded photoprints delivered onsite to commemorate the evening
  • Mystery Prize Sponsor -
    2 x lucky guests will receive a prize from one sponsor. Randomised draw with winners revealed on screen. 

 

Investment - $45,000.00

Platinum Sponsor (2 remaining)

Interactive Content Session (4:30pm) 

  • 2 reps in attendance
  • Sponsor reps to facilitate roundtable discussion with minimum of 5 partners
     

CRN Fast50 Awards  - Networking Drinks and Award Gala Dinner (from 6:30pm)

  • Host table of 8 delegates with a minimum of 3 finalists on each table
  • On-stage presentation of awards #10 - #5
  • Logo branding integrated across digital promotion of the Fast50 program, on-stage AV presentation and post-event video content

 

Data

  • Data Share 2024 Fast50 business profiles . Includes executive contact details, revenue growth details, breakdown of solution/services contributing to revenues and key sectors operating in (SMB/Mid Mark/Gov/Ent) 

 

Media & Content 

  • 1 x solus EDM to CRN database (9000+ subscribers) 
  • Fast50 Sponsor social media tile 
  • Sponsor tagged in CRN Fast50 social post 

 

Investment - $30,000.00

Additional Add-on - $5,000.00 each

  • DJ Booth Sponsor
    This year, an onsite DJ will fill the awards dinner with festive tunes, creating a lively and celebratory atmosphere. There is an exclusive opportunity for one sponsor to brand the DJ Booth. 
  • Bar Sponsor 
    Opportunity to own one of four bars featured at the Gala dinner. Beer, Wine, Cocktail and Spirits bars will be set up within the gala dinner ballroom to provide refreshments to all attendees across the evening.

Gold Sponsor

 

CRN Fast50 Awards  - Networking Drinks and Award Gala Dinner (from 6:30pm)

  • 2 reps in attendance
  • Host table of 8 delegates with a minimum of 3 finalists on each table
  • Logo branding integrated across digital promotion of the Fast50 program, on-stage AV presentation and post-event video content

 

Data

  • Data Share 2024 Fast50 business profiles . Includes executive contact details, revenue growth details, breakdown of solution/services contributing to revenues and key sectors operating in (SMB/Mid Mark/Gov/Ent) 

 

Media & Content

  • Fast50 Sponsor social media tile 
  • Sponsor tagged in CRN Fast50 social post 

 

Investment - $25,000.00

 

Naming Sponsor 
$60,000 

VIP Sponsor (3 remaining)
$45,000 

Platinum Sponsor (5 remaining)
$30,000 

Gold Sponsor  (3 remaining) $25,000

Interactive Content Session (from 4:30pm) 


 

2 Reps in Attendance 

2 Reps in Attendance 

2 Reps in Attendance 

N/A 

5-minute Fireside chat during Interactive content session 

10-minute panel discussion during Interactive content session 

N/A 

N/A 

Sponsor reps to facilitate a roundtable discussion with a minimum of 5 partners at Content Session 

Sponsor reps to facilitate a roundtable discussion with a minimum of 5 partners at Content Session 

Sponsor reps to facilitate a roundtable discussion with a minimum of 5 partners at Content Session 

N/A 

 

CRN Fast50 Awards – Networking and Gala Dinner presentation (from 6:30pm) 


 

Sponsor table in pre function foyer. Opportunity to network with guests. 

Sponsors to bring their own marketing and branding (pull up banner, giveaways etc)

Sponsor table in pre function foyer. Opportunity to network with guests. 

Sponsors to bring their own marketing and branding (pull up banner, giveaways etc)

 

Sponsor table in pre function foyer. Opportunity to network with guests. 

Sponsors to bring their own marketing and branding (pull up banner, giveaways etc)

 

Sponsor table in pre function foyer. Opportunity to network with guests. 

Sponsors to bring their own marketing and branding (pull up banner, giveaways etc)

On-Stage welcome address and presentation of the Top 1 Fast50 placing 

On-Stage presentation of a Fast50 placing (between positions #2 and #4)

 

On-stage presentation of a Fast50 placing (between position #5 and #10)  

 

N/A

 

 Host 2 x tables with a minimum of three finalists at the Awards dinner 

Host a table with a minimum of three finalists at the Awards dinner 

 

Host a table with a minimum of three finalists at the Awards dinner 

 

Host a table with a minimum of three finalists at the Awards dinner 

 

Logo branding integrated across digital promotion of the Fast50 program, on-stage AV presentation and post-event video content 

Logo branding integrated across digital promotion of the Fast50 program, on-stage AV presentation and post-event video content 

 

Logo branding integrated across digital promotion of the Fast50 program, on-stage AV presentation and post-event video content 

 

Logo branding integrated across digital promotion of the Fast50 program, on-stage AV presentation and post-event video content 

 

2 additional reps to attend networking expo session and gala dinner. (4 in total) 

2 additional reps to attend networking expo session and gala dinner. (4 in total) 

 

2 Reps to attend 

2 Reps to attend 

Co-branded champagne bottle delivered to Fast50 directly to their tables when their placement has been announced.

 

  

 

Data 

 Data Share of 2023 + 2024 Fast50 business profiles  
 
Includes executive contact details, revenue growth details, breakdown of solution/services contributing to revenues and key sectors operating in (SMB/Mid Mark/Gov/Ent) 

 

Data Share of 2023 + 2024 Fast50 business profiles  
 
Includes executive contact details, revenue growth details, breakdown of solution/services contributing to revenues and key sectors operating in (SMB/Mid Mark/Gov/Ent) 

 

Data Share – 2024 Fast50 business profiles  
 
 
includes executive contact details, revenue growth details, breakdown of solution/services contributing to revenues and key sectors operating in (SMB/Mid Mark/Gov/Ent) 

 

Data Share – 2024 Fast50 business profiles  
 
 
includes executive contact details, revenue growth details, breakdown of solution/services contributing to revenues and key sectors operating in (SMB/Mid Mark/Gov/Ent) 

 

Media & Content 

 1 x Solus EDM to CRN database (9000+ subscribers) 

1 x Solus EDM to CRN database (9000+ subscribers) 

 

1 x Solus EDM to CRN database (9000+ subscribers) 

 

N/A 

 Partner Content Article on CRN website (600-800 words) 

Partner Content Article on CRN website (600-800 words) 

 

N/A 

N/A 

 Fast50 Sponsor tile (for social media) 

Fast50 Sponsor tile (for social media) 

 

Fast50 Sponsor tile (for social media) 

 

Fast50 Sponsor tile (for social media) 

 

 Sponsor Tagged in CRN Fast50 social post 

Sponsor Tagged in CRN Fast50 social post 

 

Sponsor Tagged in CRN Fast50 social post 

 

Sponsor Tagged in CRN Fast50 social post 

 

Available Add ons - $5,000 

DJ Booth Sponsor (1 sponsorship available)
This year, an onsite DJ will fill the awards dinner with festive tunes, creating a lively and celebratory atmosphere. There is an exclusive opportunity for one sponsor to brand the DJ Booth. 

Bar Sponsor (3 sponsorships available)
Opportunity to own one of four bars featured at the Gala dinner. A spirit bar (gin, vodka or whisky) will be set up within the gala dinner ballroom to provide refreshments to all attendees across the evening.

Photobooth Sponsor (1 sponsorship available)
 Co-branded photobooth installed to gala dinner venue. Branded photoprints delivered onsite to commemorate the evening

 

Sponsor Integration 

Sponsorships of the CRN Fast50 enable you to network, be part of the award presentations, whilst also lifting the lid on the data that powers the awards:

  • Opportunity to learn and network with the Fast50 in person during the afternoon content session
  • Host a table during the Fast50 Awards gala dinner
  • Leverage Insights and data behind the Fast50

Interactive Content Session 
Before the evening commences, the CRN Fast50 finalists will gather for an Interactive content session which is purely focused on growth. Delegates and sponsors will hear from leading channel partners and peers that have successfully  grown their partner business. The audience will be seated at roundtables and each content session will breakout into a discussion allowing partners and hosting sponsors to network before the evening awards commence. 
 
Fast50 Expo 
To maximise the networking opportunities for sponsors to meet with our 2024 Fast50 finalists, CRN will hold an expostyle networking sessions prior to the sit-down gala dinner. Each finalist from the Fast 50 will have their own table and display stand, allowing sponsors to pro-actively approach all the partners they are keen to connect with. 
 
Fast50 Finalist Profiles 
A Profile Report for each of the Fast50 finalists will be shared with all sponsors. Each report includes the contact details of key executives, insight into the verticals driving each business’s growth, the solutions and products each business specializes in plus a summary of their key distributor and vendor relationships. 

Digital Showcase 
A Profile Report for each of the Fast50 finalists will be shared with all sponsors. Each report includes the contact details of key executives, insight into the verticals driving each business’s growth, the solutions and products each business specializes in plus a summary of their key distributor and vendor relationships. 

Sponsor Integration

Fast 50 Award Ceremony
The Fast50 will be invited to an Awards Evening gala dinner ceremony celebrating the success of the finalists and evealing the positions from 50 to 1, with sponsors taking to the stage to present the top positions. CRN’s special editorial awards will also be announced on the evening. Fast50 finalists from both 2021 and 2020 will also be invited to attend the evening, to boost the networking opportunities for the sponsors.

The on stage presentation will feature Sponsor branding and sponsors will also host tables with at least 2 members of the Fast50.

VIP Experiences
Prior to the Awards Ceremony Evening, VIP sponsors will host an experience with up to 5 finalists selected from the Fast 50.

Fast50 Expo
To maximise the networking opportunities for sponsors to meet with our 2022 Fast50 finalists, CRN will hold an expostyle networking sessions prior to the sit-down gala dinner. Each finalist from the Fast 50 will have their own table and display stand, allowing sponsors to pro-actively approachall the partners they are keen to connect with.

Fast50 Finalist Profiles
A Profile Report for each of the Fast50 finalists will be shared with all sponsors. Each report includes the contact details of key executives, insight into the verticals driving each business’s growth, the solutions and products each business specializes in plus a summary of their key distributor and vendor relationships.

Digital Showcase
Commencing the week after the awards evening, there will be a digital showcase featuring a countdown of the Fast50 finalists and footage from the live event of the top placings receiving their awards at the event. This content will be posted across CRN and LinkedIn, with sponsor branding integrated throughout.

Agenda*

4:30pm VIP Experiences
5:30pm Fast50 Expo
7pm Gala Dinner
10pm After Party
*subject to change

Sponsorship Packages 2023

CRN Fast50 Honours

As well as the top 50 companies, we also present an exclusive opportunity to sponsor the ‘CRN Fast50 Honours’ awards:

  • Leader Award

CRN's Leader Award celebrates fast business growth and scale by recognising the Fast50 company with the largest overall revenue.

  • Resilience Award

It's important to shine a light on the company with the best Fast50 performance over the last three years - this award does just that; based on how frequently the winning company made the Fast50, and then on the best performance. 

CRN Sales Team

Reach out to our friendly sales team to sponsor the best channel content.

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Steven McDonald

Commercial Director

Ph: (02) 9901 6365
M: 0468 430 161
E: smcdonald@nextmedia.com.au

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Ryan Coombs

Strategic Partnerships Director

M: 0449 671 738
E: rcoombs@nextmedia.com.au
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Joanne Ross

Strategic Partnerships Director

Ph: +61 2 9901 6334
M:+61 405024113

E: JRoss@nextmedia.com.au 

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Dominic Tusa

Account Manager

Ph: (02) 9901 6193
M: 0420 200 386
E: dtusa@nextmedia.com.au

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Luke Dehaan

Account Manager

Ph: (02) 9901 6339
M: 0410 742 526
E: ldehaan@nextmedia.com.au

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Alby Giles

Business Development Manager

Ph: (02) 9901 6159
M: 0421 060 063
E: agiles@nextmedia.com.au

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Alby Giles

Business Development Manager

Ph: (02) 9901 6159
M: 0421 060 063
E: agiles@nextmedia.com.au

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RESILIENCE AWARD

The Resilience Award shines a light on the company with the best Fast50 performance over the last three years, based on how frequently it made the Fast50 and then on the best performance.

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LEADER

The Leader Award celebrates fast business growth and scale by recognising the Fast50 company with the largest overall revenue.

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ICON AWARD

The Fast50 Icon Award, is presented to the company that other Fast50 companies vote as having made the most significant contribution to the Australian channel, based on a list of nominees provided by the CRN news team.

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FEMALE BUSINESS CHAMPION AWARD

The Female Business Champion Award recognises the most outstanding contribution by a woman working for or with a Fast50 company, based on the business impact of the nominee’s work. Each Fast50 company can nominate one candidate.