70+ 2,200+ YEARS EXHIBITORS ATTENDEES. Sponsor & Exhibitor Prospectus. August 21-22, 2018 Planet Hollywood, Las Vegas

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1 Ten great years at The Prepaid Expo, and 2017 did not disappoint. The show floor was buzzing with activity and appeared to be the most widely attended show to date. You always have a good mix of new and existing players in the industry, making it one of the best networking shows of the year. JAY CISINSKY Executive Vice President Epay Worldwide & TPE 2017 Sponsor We were extremely busy at the show and met with so many people from vendors to ISO s to locations to distributors. We were so inundated with business that we are still playing catch up. Thanks, Prepaid Expo! BOB FRIMET CAMS, Managing Member & TPE 2017 Exhibitor The Prepaid Expo 2017 was a big win for UPD! We have attended the show for years but this year, the 1st year we chose to exhibit, we were amazed with the number of dealers we had the chance to speak with. AHMED ABUSHARBAIN CEO/President Unlimited Prepay Distribution, a Communication Depot company & TPE Exhibitor The Prepaid Expo is a great way to meet potential companies and industry leaders. The pool of companies represented are some of the biggest and most influential in the industry. SUNAINA KRIPALANI CFO Injured Gadgets & TPE 2017 Exhibitor Sponsor & Exhibitor Prospectus 2 DAYS 11 YEARS 70+ EXHIBITORS 2,200+ ATTENDEES August 21-22, 2018 Planet Hollywood, Las Vegas

2 Are you a prepaid or wireless services provider seeking the best B2B event to showcase your solutions and grow your business? Contact Lisa Brown x505 lbrown@theprepaidexpo.com The Prepaid Expo, in conjunction with All Wireless Expo, gives you unparalleled access to all levels of the wireless distribution chain, and all variations of prepaid and wireless services. For ten years, The Prepaid Expo has brought together the providers, distributors and retailers of prepaid wireless and value-added services. No other event supports the specific needs of the prepaid market, with a distinct focus on its growth and transition over the last decade. Prepaid is not the niche market it once was. Users of prepaid wireless, debit cards and gift cards are no longer a small subset of the industry, they are now in the majority. You, your friends, your family, and your colleagues are all potential or current - prepaid consumers. To keep in line with the changes in the industry, and maximize revenue potential for all Expo participants, we are pleased to add the All Wireless Expo to our show floor. All Wireless Expo bridges the worlds of prepaid and value-added wireless products and services, bringing new opportunities to all industry players. Whether you offer international top up, mobile or card-driven payments, handsets, accessories or back-end technology, the industry works best when it works together. With two full days of exhibit hall activities, including numerous high impact networking functions to maximize exhibitor and attendee interaction, The Prepaid Expo & All Wireless Expo is only event created specifically for you, and the growth of your business.

3 Exhibiting at The Prepaid Expo & All Wireless Expo When it comes to marketing prepaid and wireless services at the consumer level, attendees need to know what you have to offer, and why you are the right company for them. The Prepaid Expo & All Wireless Expo bridge all sectors of the wireless industry, and all players within each sector. Don t miss your opportunity to reach key prospects you will not reach at any other event. EXHIBIT In addition to being the most focused industry event for prepaid and wireless services, some benefits of exhibiting include: Network with customers across all prepaid distribution channels Conduct face-to-face business with new prospects Reach prospects you cannot reach via any other medium Discounted rates for early sign ups Free admission to high level conference sessions Virtual booth on through January 19 Media and PR campaigns across all industry sectors Continual event exposure on prepaidpress.com Social media marketing via Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn Print and online advertising in various consumer publications SPONSOR As a sponsor, your company will be highlighted from the onset of show marketing, all the way through December No other event provides sponsors with as much exposure, across so many mediums, ensuring that potential attendees know exactly who you are before the show. On site, your company s logo will appear on every marketing piece, and all show signage related to your sponsorship. The Show Guide will also include your company s ad, a benefit only available to sponsors. Let us tailor a sponsorship just for you. Your company will receive all of the benefits of exhibiting, plus: Increase your exposure before The Prepaid Expo & All Wireless Expo Get more attention on site, from the moment attendees check in until the show ends Remind attendees about your company after the event via s & The Prepaid Expo website LEARN Now in its eleventh successful year, The Prepaid Expo & All Wireless Expo offer the industry s most informative and affordable conference program for prepaid and services. These tracks were created specifically to provide the unique information you need to grow your business in today s competitive wireless marketplace. As an exhibitor, you and your team will have free access to all conference sessions. NETWORK The exhibit hall floor of The Prepaid Expo & All Wireless Expo facilitates the convergence of ideas, products, and opportunities within the wireless space. A true sales-driven floor, with a large and diverse attendee group, you will find this show to be unlike any event you have attended. Reserve Your Booth Today BOOTH PRICES, PER 10 X10 : $3,999 until May 31 $4,199 until July 1 $4,399 thereafter Exhibit space and sponsorships are limited, so reserve your spot now: Contact Lisa Brown at lbrown@theprepaidexpo.com or x505. International callers, dial direct at

4 Attendee Snapshot 76% 82% 51% 33% 80% 69% 59% 64% PREPAID SERVICE PROVIDER DISTRIBUTOR / RETAILER REACH NEW PROSPECTS Through a wide variety of marketing media, The Prepaid Expo reaches the buyers you seek, attracting them to participate and learn about your company and its offerings. TECHNOLOGY PROVIDER High visibility advertising in leading trade publications, spanning all sectors of prepaid services Ongoing coverage The Prepaid Press blasts to The Prepaid Press subscriber list, in addition to those of other publications Direct mail to a qualified audience Regional advertising to promote event and exhibitors PR dissemination via Business Wire, announcing exhibitors, sponsors, speakers, and events as they unfold Marketing exposure via social networking sites, Facebook, Twitter and LinkedIn OTHER SOURCING / APPROVING ROLE Prepaid Service Provider: Acquirer Branded prepaid debit card Calling card provider Convenience card provider Emerging payment systems Gift card provider Issuer Mobile payments enabler Mobile payments program manager Money transfer/remittance program manager MVNO Open loop debit card provider Prepaid mall integrator Service bureau Wireless reseller, enhanced value Wholesale carrier Financial Services Provider: Community bank Credit union Multinational bank Payment processor US bank Venture capital firm EXECUTIVE / MANAGEMENT LEVEL ANNUAL REVENUE FROM $500,000 TO OVER $10M Technology Provider: Application developer Equipment manufacturer Mobile service provider MVNE Network provider Program manager Wireless repair Distribution/Retail: Calling card distributor Wireless reseller Payroll/benefit service Retailer (Merchant) Independent sales organization Mobile marketing organization Incentive/promotions company Other: Consultant/analyst Investor Media Printing/Packaging Public Relations ATTEND SPECIFICALLY TO FIND NEW VENDORS Contact Lisa Brown x505 lbrown@theprepaidexpo.com

5 RETAIL SOLUTIONS PAVILION Corner Lounge THE HUB Brew Break Java Jolt 504 Sunset 1 Meeting Room LOUNGE LOUNGE SPONSOR BOOTHS: THANK YOU TO OUR SPONSORS: One Event A WORLD OF VALUE ADDITIONAL EXHIBITOR BENEFITS Virtual Exhibit Hall In addition to highly visible marketing exposure, you will also increase your brand recognition and company awareness in our Virtual Exhibit Hall, located at theprepaidexpo.com, which will offer continued coverage through January The Prepaid Expo Virtual Exhibit Hall is available to attendees and website visitors, and each Exhibitor will have space to display a logo and product images, with links to: Company information Product information News (up to 5 news items) Corporate literature (up to 5 PDFs) Contact information The Prepaid Expo website averaged 15,000 unique monthly visitors per month 350,000 monthly hits, in 2017! Don t miss your opportunity to reach these key prospects that you will not reach via any other event or publication. CONFERENCE PASSES Exhibitors have free access to the conference sessions, an added value for all members of your team. NETWORKING PARTY PASSES Exhibitors are all invited to the main show Networking Reception, where you can interact in a warm, relaxed and entertaining atmosphere. HALL PASSES Access to Exhibit Hall and Floor Events: 25 Free Exhibit Hall Passes per 10 X10 space MEETING LOUNGES To maximize interaction and productivity, the Expo floor includes four sponsored meeting areas at the front and back of the hall, as well as a central meeting place, The Hub. All meeting spaces are available for exhibitors to meet with attendees in a comfortable relaxed area for intimate conversations, away from the hustle and bustle of their exhibit space.

6 As a Silver Sponsor of The Prepaid Expo, Nobel was able to secure a prime location and our booth traffic was very good. We made some excellent contacts at the show and definitely plan to participate next year. JASON FLANDERS, Senior Vice President, U.S. Retail Group, NOBEL & TPE 2017 Sponsor platinum sponsor Contact Lisa Brown x505 lbrown@theprepaidexpo.com Sponsorship Opportunities Multiple booths in premium location Full page advertorial on your company in the The Prepaid Expo Show Guide Company may provide information to be inserted in all attendee gift bags 24 Exhibitor Passes + 26 Full Conference Passes Free Exhibit Hall Passes Logo on select signage at the show Website mention (with link) on the The Prepaid Expo site Your logo or company name featured in all pre-show, show and post-show advertising (which may include newspaper, magazine, and web) Logo will appear on the cover of the Show Guide Highlighted company listing in the Show Guide Your company s sponsorship prominently displayed in the Show Guide Two pre-show s to pre-registered attendees and one post-show (through The Prepaid Press). VIRTUAL EXHIBIT HALL Running through January 19 on a Virtual Exhibit Hall will be available to attendees and website visitors. Each Sponsor/Exhibitor will have space to display a logo and product images, with links to: Company information Product information News (up to 5 news items) Corporate literature (up to 5 PDFs) Contact information YOU WILL ALSO RECEIVE: Prominent Platinum Sponsor position in the Virtual Exhibit Hall Company logo to be included on all The Prepaid Expo marketing materials Inclusion in The Prepaid Expo press releases distributed via Business Wire PLATINUM SPONSORSHIP OPTIONS: Tuesday Evening Networking Party (Tuesday evening at the London Club) Happy Hour (Show Floor) Brunch (Show Floor) Backpacks Lanyards

7 gold sponsor 10 x 20 booth in a premium location One half page advertorial on your company in the The Prepaid Expo Show Guide Company may provide information to be inserted in all attendee gift bags 12 Exhibitor Passes + 16 Full Conference Passes Free Exhibit Hall Passes Logo on select signage at the show Website mention (with link) on the The Prepaid Expo site Your logo or company name featured in all pre-show, show and post-show advertising (which may include newspaper, magazine, and web) Logo will appear on the cover of the Show Guide Highlighted company listing in the Show Guide Your company s sponsorship prominently displayed in the Show Guide One pre-show to pre-registered attendees and one post-show (through The Prepaid Press). VIRTUAL EXHIBIT HALL Running through January 19 on a Virtual Exhibit Hall will be available to attendees and website visitors. Each Sponsor/Exhibitor will have space to display a logo and product images, with links to: Company information Product information News (up to 5 news items) Corporate literature (up to 5 PDFs) Contact information YOU WILL ALSO RECEIVE: Prominent Gold Sponsor position in the Virtual Exhibit Hall Company logo to be included on all The Prepaid Expo marketing materials Inclusion in The Prepaid Expo press releases distributed via Business Wire GOLD SPONSORSHIP OPTIONS: Badge Inserts (1 available) Brew Break Lounge (1 available) Digital Photo Booth (1 available) Java Jolt Lounge (1 available) Retail Solutions Pavilion (1 available) The Corner Lounge (1 available) silver sponsor 10 x 10 booth in a premium location One quarter page advertorial on your company in the The Prepaid Expo Show Guide Company may provide information to be inserted in all attendee gift bags 6 Exhibitor Passes + 6 Full Conference Passes + 50 Free Exhibit Hall Passes Logo on select signage at the show Website mention (with link) on the The Prepaid Expo site Your logo or company name featured in all pre-show, show and post-show advertising (which may include newspaper, magazine, and web) Logo will appear on the cover of the Show Guide Highlighted company listing in Show Guide Your company s sponsorship prominently displayed in the Show Guide One pre-show or post-show to attendees (through The Prepaid Press). VIRTUAL EXHIBIT HALL Running through January 19 on a Virtual Exhibit Hall will be available to attendees and website visitors. Each Sponsor/Exhibitor will have space to display a logo and product images, with links to: Company information Product information News (up to 5 news items) Corporate literature (up to 5 PDFs) Contact information YOU WILL ALSO RECEIVE: Prominent Silver Sponsor position in the Virtual Exhibit Hall Company logo to be included on all The Prepaid Expo marketing materials Inclusion in The Prepaid Expo press releases distributed via Business Wire SILVER SPONSORSHIP OPTIONS: Conference Day Coffee Break (1 available) Conference Room (3 available)

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