Updated daily from official sponsorship prospectuses
Conference sponsorship levels and what each one includes
A typical conference publishes 5 sponsorship levels, usually named Platinum, Gold, Silver, Bronze, Exhibitor. Based on 1368 published tier descriptions from 202 real conferences, what separates the top level from the bottom is access, not visibility: Platinum packages mention a speaking slot 35% of the time against 11% at Bronze level, while logo placement is mentioned at roughly the same rate everywhere. The tables below show the full benefit ladder and eight complete sponsorship packages taken verbatim from real prospectuses.
What each sponsorship level includes
Share of published tier descriptions at each level that mention a benefit, ordered by how sharply the benefit separates top from bottom. Read these as mention rates, not inclusion rates: a prospectus that never writes down “logo on website” almost certainly still includes it. The signal is the gradient from Platinum down to Bronze. Exhibitor is shown alongside but is not a rung on that ladder — an exhibitor package is booth-first by design, which is why it out-mentions Platinum on booth space.
| Benefit | Platinum | Gold | Silver | Bronze | Exhibitor |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Exhibit booth space | 52% | 46% | 39% | 23% | 63% |
| Speaking slot or session | 35% | 29% | 18% | 11% | 10% |
| Logo on website / signage | 54% | 51% | 52% | 44% | 25% |
| Email or newsletter mention | 22% | 20% | 17% | 13% | 4% |
| Event tickets / passes | 58% | 60% | 51% | 50% | 54% |
| Video or recording branding | 8% | 7% | 4% | 1% | 3% |
| Naming rights | 6% | 2% | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Attendee list / lead data | 11% | 14% | 9% | 7% | 8% |
| Social media promotion | 11% | 14% | 13% | 13% | 0% |
| Swag / bag insert | 4% | 9% | 9% | 8% | 0% |
The sponsorship level ladder
How often each level name appears, and what it costs where a price is published. Full pricing benchmarks by industry →
| Sponsorship level | Published packages | Median price |
|---|---|---|
| Platinum | 158 | $15,000 |
| Gold | 117 | $9,525 |
| Silver | 101 | $5,399 |
| Bronze | 88 | $3,000 |
| Exhibitor | 71 | $3,200 |
Sponsorship level examples from real prospectuses
Complete published ladders, verbatim, from conferences across 23 industries. Not templates — these are the packages organizers are actually selling.
GeoConvention
energy & sustainability- Conference Title Sponsor$25,000
Logo displayed on all materials and communications.
- Registration and Lanyard Sponsor$15,000
Logo on delegate badge lanyards and registration booths.
- Keynote Sponsor$5,000
Logo on screens, app, handbook, and welcome signage.
- Technical Sessions$2,500
Logo beside session information and on signage.
- Student Lounge$3,000
Logo recognition in the student lounge.
- GeoConvention On-Site Lunch$5,000
Logo recognition at lunch tables.
- Calgary Telus Convention Centre Escalators or Stairs$12,000
Logo on escalators or stairs.
- Wifi Sponsorship$6,000
Company name as WiFi passcode.
- Delegate Padfolio$20,000
Logo on delegate padfolios.
- On-Site Convention Centre Room Rental$3,000
Private room rental for clients.
- Poster Sessions$6,000
Logo on signage and in the delegate handbook.
- Coffee Breaks$3,000
Logo recognition at coffee breaks.
- Door Decals$5,500
Decals on doors entering the convention center.
- Dedicated Advertising Panels$2,500
Advertising panels throughout the convention center.
- Convention Mobile App$8,000
Brand featured in the mobile app.
- University Student Attendance Assistance$5,000
Support for student attendance.
- Monday Night Social Event$6,000
Logo recognition and drink tickets.
- Volunteer (T-Shirt Branding)$5,500
Logo on volunteer t-shirts.
- Window Decals$6,500
Logo placement on windows.
- Floor Decals$5,500
Decals directing delegates to sessions.
- Convention Website and Email Updates$10,000
Logo on website and email updates.
- Padfolio Or Swag Bag Insert$1,000
Insert in delegate padfolios.
- Tuesday Night Networking Event$6,000
Logo recognition and drink tickets.
- Phone Charging Station$3,000
Logo displayed on digital screens.
- Speaker’s Breakfast and Speaker Ready Room$2,500
Logo on signage and napkins.
- Shared Advertising Panels$500
Shared panels with other logos.
- Delegate Pen$5,000
Branded pens for delegates.
- Speaker Gift Sponsor$3,000
Recognition on speaker gifts.
- General Convention Sponsorship
Support overall convention success.
CAHF Annual Convention and Expo
healthcare & medicine- Diamond Sponsor$10,000
Recognition at House of Delegates, opportunity to sponsor a speaker, booth, convention registrations, and more.
- Platinum Sponsor$8,000
Exclusive branding of Wi-Fi, booth, convention registrations, and recognition award.
- Gold Patron$5,000
Recognition as a Patron, sponsor a breakout session, booth, and convention registrations.
- Silver Patron$1,000
Recognition ribbon for attendees.
- Branded Check-In Kiosks$5,000
Sponsor for check-in kiosks.
- Sunday Night Entertainment$2,000
Branding at the entertainment event.
- Continental Breakfast$4,000
Sponsor breakfast sessions.
- Tuesday Night After Party$7,500
Branding for the after party.
- Beverage Hut$5,000
Sponsor the Beverage Hut.
- Afternoon Drinks and Light Bites$5,000
Sponsor afternoon drinks.
- Follow the Flip-Flops$2,500
Sponsor the Follow the Flip-Flops event.
- Hydration Stations$1,500
Sponsor hydration stations.
- RFID Session Scanning (General Session)$5,000
Exclusive sponsor for tracking CE at General Sessions.
- Opening Keynote Speaker$10,000
Exclusive sponsor of the Opening Keynote.
- Hotel Key Cards$3,800
Branding on hotel key cards.
- RFID Session Scanning (Breakout Session)$4,000
Sponsor for tracking CE at Breakout Sessions.
- Closing Keynote Speaker$10,000
Recognition at the final session.
- Convention Tote Bags$5,000
Sponsor the tote bags for attendees.
- Badge & Lanyard$6,000
Branding on convention badges.
- Flamingo Lounge$5,000
Sponsor the Flamingo Lounge.
- Wellness Lounge & Sound Garden$5,000
Sponsor the Wellness Lounge.
- End of Show Mega Cash Giveaway$2,000
Sponsor the cash giveaway.
- Emerging Technology$300
Sponsor emerging technology.
- Sunday Night Specialty Bar$7,000
Sponsor the bar and create a signature drink.
- Photographer$5,000
Sponsor the official convention photographer.
- Tuesday Night Entertainment$8,000
Sponsor Tuesday night’s entertainment.
- Main Lounge Entertainment$3,500
Sponsor the main lounge entertainment.
Pittcon
science & research- Directional Static Image Screen Overheads$1,000
Static digital signage placements throughout the venue.
- Floor Plan Logo Ad (Print)$800
Logo on the printed Pittcon Exposition Floor Plan.
- Hand Sanitizer Station$1,500
Branding opportunity at hand sanitizer stations.
- Online Interactive Floorplan$1,200
Prominent logo placement on the online interactive floor plan.
- Branded Park Benches$1,000
Visibility in high-traffic park areas.
- Cube Towers$2,000
Eye-catching structures that showcase your products and services.
- LabSci App Splash Page & Sidebar Ad$4,000
Exclusive splash page ad on the Pittcon mobile and web app.
- Lab Gauntlet$1,250
Engagement opportunity with attendees through challenges.
- Concourse Columns$2,000
Column branding for repeat visibility throughout the hall.
- Pittcon.org Home Page Banner Ad$8,000
Banner ad on Pittcon's homepage.
- Elevator Clings$8,000
Bold branding opportunity in the registration and conference lobbies.
- Wireless Network Sponsor$15,000
Branded Wi-Fi splash page for all attendees.
- Pittcon Party Drink Sponsorship$5,500
Sponsor a signature cocktail at the Pittcon Party.
- Main Lobby Video Screen$8,000
Dynamic exposure on digital screens in the main lobby.
- Meter Board Opportunities$300
Polyfoam meter boards for brand exposure.
- LabSci App Logo Ad$1,500
Display ad on the Pittcon mobile app.
- Floor Plan Ad (Print)$2,000
Advertisement on the official Expo Floor Plan.
- Escalator Clings$6,000
High-impact branding opportunity at the registration lobby.
- Mobile App Push Notification$2,500
Real-time notifications to attendees' devices.
- Welcome Reception Sponsor$2,500
Branding at the Welcome Reception.
- Stair Graphics$5,000
Unique exposure through segmented designs on stair steps.
- Attendee Email Blast$4,000
Dedicated eBlast to Pittcon's attendee list.
- Pittcon Party General Sponsorship$4,000
Branding at the Pittcon Party.
- LabSci App Banner Ad$2,500
Banner ad placement in the Pittcon mobile app.
- Pittcon Passport$1,000
Feature in the passport booklet for attendees.
- Rita’s Italian Ice$2,500
Sponsor a Rita's Italian Ice cart at the event.
Pacific Dental Conference
healthcare & medicine- Column Wraps in Exhibit Hall Foyer$8,000
Have your company logo branded on highly visible columns.
- Exhibit Hall Floor Plan Reader Boards$3,500
List all company names, booth numbers, lounges.
- Exhibit Hall Foyer Floor Graphics$10,000
Get your message at the feet of attendees.
- Photo Booth$5,000
Your company logo on the custom overhead arch and backdrop.
- Exhibit Hall Pillar Banners$2,000
Extend your company branding within the Exhibit Hall.
- Exhibit Hall Reception$5,000
Sponsor signage displayed at dispensing bars and acknowledgment in Conference Program.
- Pens$8,000
Put your company name or logo in the hand of every attendee.
- Escalator Double Side Panels$12,500
Draw attendees to your booth with a colorful message.
- DJ Stage$4,000
Sponsor the welcoming tunes that attendees hear as they advance to the Exhibit Hall.
- Escalator Runners$8,000
Draw attendees to your booth with a colorful message.
- WiFi Network$7,000
Logo on rotating banner ad on the PDC App and directional signage.
- Attendee Bags$15,000
Your logo will appear on the bag with the PDC logo. High visibility with great company recognition.
- Thursday Night Wine Tasting$5,000
Sponsor signage prominently displayed at event and two min speaking opportunity.
- Directional Cubes$7,500
Available for your logo, booth number and advertising message.
- Notepads$7,000
Put your branding right in the hand of the PDC attendees.
- Stair Risers$12,000
A fantastic first impression at the Convention Centre.
- Lanyards$10,000
Colorful neck straps custom imprinted with your company name or logo.
- Escalator Single Side Panels$13,000
Draw attendees to your booth with a colorful message.
- Level 1 Floor Plan Reader Board$1,000
List all booths on Level 1.
- Job Board$2,500
Great branding for your company at a popular stopping point for attendees.
- Flyer Insert In Bag$8,000
8.5″w x 11″h colour flyer, printed single or double sided.
- Conference at a Glance$4,500
Located in high volume locations throughout the Convention Centre.
- Mobile App$10,000
Your logo will be displayed on the splash page and includes multiple advertising opportunities.
- Elevator Door and Floor Wraps$9,500
Your message appears on the doors and inside on the floor.
- Diamond Sponsor$3,000
Includes name listing and logo recognition.
- Premier Sponsorship$100,000
Includes prominent logo recognition, 25 full-conference registrations, and more.
- Gold Sponsor$2,500
Includes name listing and logo recognition.
- Silver Sponsor$1,000
Includes name listing and logo recognition.
- Photobooth Sponsor$2,000
Includes logo recognition and acknowledgment.
- Primary Event Sponsor$50,000
Includes logo recognition, 15 full-conference registrations, and more.
- Partner Activity Sponsor$25,000
Includes logo recognition, 10 full-conference registrations, and more.
- Cultural Resource Sponsor$10,000
Includes 5 full-conference registrations and logo recognition.
- Preservation Sponsor$5,000
Includes logo recognition and acknowledgment.
- Patron Sponsor$550
Includes name and logo recognition.
- Reception Sponsor$35,000
Includes logo recognition and acknowledgment.
- Conference Audio/Visual Sponsor$25,000
Includes logo recognition and acknowledgment.
- Conference Bag Sponsor$20,000
Includes logo recognition and acknowledgment.
- Transportation Sponsor$20,000
Includes logo recognition and acknowledgment.
- Conference App Sponsor$7,500
Includes logo recognition and acknowledgment.
- Charging Station Sponsor$2,500
Includes logo recognition and acknowledgment.
- Speed Networking/Mentoring Sponsor$7,500
Includes logo recognition and acknowledgment.
- Individual Session Sponsor$2,500
Includes logo recognition and acknowledgment.
- Hotel Keycard Sponsor$7,500
Includes logo recognition and acknowledgment.
- Conference Bag Content Sponsor$500
Includes logo recognition and acknowledgment.
- Refreshment/Break Sponsor$5,000
Includes logo recognition and acknowledgment.
- Wellness Station Sponsor$2,500
Includes logo recognition and acknowledgment.
LDA International Conference
education- Exhibit Hall Presenting Sponsor$10,000
Naming rights to the Exhibit Hall and signage.
- Kick-Off General Session Keynote Presenting Sponsor$7,500
Exclusive naming rights and introduction opportunity.
- Welcome Reception Presenting Sponsor$5,000
Signage, recognition, and giveaway opportunities.
- General Session Presenting Sponsor$5,000
Exclusive naming rights and introduction opportunity.
- Gold App Advertising$5,000
Banner ad, push notifications, and dedicated eblasts.
- Silver App Advertising$2,500
Banner ad, push notifications, and dedicated eblast.
- Bronze App Advertising$1,500
Banner ad and one push notification.
- Exhibitor$1,100
2 complimentary badges, company listed in conference guide, website, and mobile app.
- Premium Location Booth$1,500
Includes all exhibitor benefits.
- Advertising Conference Preview Mailer Sponsor$5,000
Exclusive ad in mailer, thank-you recognition, and app recognition.
- Conference Notebook Sponsorship$7,500
Full-page ad on inside cover of conference notebook.
- Morning Coffee Break Sponsor$5,000
Naming rights and signage for coffee break.
- Afternoon Snack Break Sponsor$5,000
Naming rights and signage for snack break.
- Evening Networking Reception Sponsor$5,000
Signage and recognition at the reception.
- Sponsored Session Presentation$3,000
Opportunity to present products or services.
- Registration Sponsor$2,500
Naming rights and signage at registration booth.
- Tote Bag Sponsor$6,000
Logo on tote bags given to attendees.
- Eats & Treats Snack Pack Sponsor$5,000
Co-branded snack packs for attendees.
- Conference T-Shirt Sponsor$6,500
Logo on conference t-shirts.
- It's In The Cards Sponsor$5,000
Logo on souvenir deck of cards.
- Lanyard Sponsor$4,000
Logo on lanyards worn by attendees.
- Conference Bag Insert Sponsor$750
Logoed item or brochure in welcome bag.
- Platinum Sponsor (Non-Exclusive)$12,000
Designation as Platinum Sponsor; logo on cover and full-page ad in the On-Site Conference Information Guide; four complimentary registrations; one six-foot table in the exhibition area.
- Gold Sponsor (Non-Exclusive)$9,000
Designation as Gold Sponsor; full-page ad in the On-Site Conference Information Guide; three complimentary registrations; one six-foot table in the exhibition area.
- Silver Sponsor (Non-Exclusive)$7,500
Designation as Silver Sponsor; half-page ad in the On-Site Conference Information Guide; two complimentary registrations; one six-foot table in the exhibition area.
- Bronze Sponsor (Non-Exclusive)$5,000
Designation as Bronze Sponsor; half-page ad in the On-Site Conference Information Guide; one complimentary registration.
- Conference Supporter$2,000
Designation as a Conference Supporter.
- Conference Exhibitor$3,000
One six-foot table in the exhibition area; discounted registrations.
- Primary Conference Sponsor (Exclusive)$15,000
Designation as Primary Conference Sponsor; logo on cover and full-page ad in the On-Site Conference Information Guide; six complimentary registrations; one six-foot table in the exhibition area.
- Tuesday Opening Reception (Non-Exclusive)$9,000
Designation as the exclusive Tuesday Opening Reception sponsor; three complimentary registrations.
- Wednesday Event (Non-Exclusive)$10,000
Designation as the exclusive Wednesday event sponsor; three complimentary registrations.
- Thursday Closing Reception (Non-Exclusive)$12,000
Designation as the exclusive Thursday Reception sponsor; three complimentary registrations.
- Networking Luncheons (Non-Exclusive)$5,000
Designation as a sponsor of the selected Luncheon; one complimentary registration.
- Networking Breaks (Exclusive Per Break)$3,500
Designation as the exclusive sponsor of the selected Networking Break; two complimentary tickets to the Tuesday Opening Reception.
- Networking Breakfasts (Exclusive Per Breakfast)$3,000
Designation as a primary sponsor of the selected networking breakfast; two complimentary tickets to the Tuesday Opening Reception.
- Conference App Sponsor (Exclusive)$7,500
Designation as the program materials and Conference app sponsor; two complimentary registrations.
- Headshot Studio Sponsor (Exclusive)$6,500
Designation as the exclusive sponsor of the Headshot Studio; one complimentary registration.
- Delegate Bags Sponsor (Exclusive)$4,000
Designation as the exclusive sponsor of the Conference Delegate Bag; one complimentary registration.
- On-Site Conference Information Guide Sponsor (Exclusive)$6,000
Designation as the exclusive sponsor of the On-Site Conference Information Guide; one complimentary registration.
- Lanyard Sponsor (Exclusive)$3,000
Designation as the exclusive sponsor of the lanyards; one complimentary registration.
- Charging Station Sponsor (Exclusive)$4,000
Designation as the exclusive sponsor of the Charging Station.
- Program Track Sponsor (Non-Exclusive Per Track)$5,000
Sponsor’s name and logo in the On-Site Conference Information Guide; one complimentary registration.
- Single Session Sponsor (Non-Exclusive Per Session)$2,000
Sponsor’s name and logo in the On-Site Conference Information Guide; opportunity to display promotional materials.
NCSEA Leadership Symposium
government & defense- Golden Ticket$6,000
Daily prize drawings and one complimentary registration.
- Exhibitor$4,000
Logo on mobile app and one exhibitor registration.
- Recharge On the Go$7,000
Logo feature on charging kiosks and one complimentary registration.
- Headshot Studio$13,000
Branded digital headshot delivery, headshot lounge, and two complimentary registrations.
- Custom Half-Meter Boards$6,000
Custom-designed half-meter board and one complimentary registration.
- Plenary Chair Bands$10,000
Logo displayed on chair bands and two complimentary registrations.
- Vendor Showcase Sponsor$6,000
45-minute presentation and one complimentary registration.
- Mid-Day MEET & GREET$10,000
Logo displayed on registration-area signage and two complimentary registrations.
- Conference Workshop Sponsor$5,000
Logo displayed on event signage and one complimentary registration.
- Co-Branded Registration Desk$7,000
Logo incorporated into the desk’s design and one complimentary registration.
- Leadership Symposium Reception$13,000
Logo showcased on designated reception signage, exclusive signature drink opportunity, branded collateral, and two complimentary registrations.
- Indoor Flags$6,000
Custom logo featured on indoor flags and one complimentary registration.
- Welcome Amenity$13,000
Branded item distributed to attendees at check-in and two complimentary registrations.
- Elevator Clings$10,000
Custom logo displayed on elevator banks and two complimentary registrations.
- Refreshment Break Sponsor$6,000
Logo displayed on event signage and one complimentary registration.
- Breakfast Sponsor$8,000
Logo displayed on event signage and one complimentary registration.
- Passport to Prizes$500
Increased foot traffic to booths.
- Mobile App/Virtual Platform$10,000
Prominent logo placement on mobile app and two complimentary registrations.
Sponsorship levels FAQ
What are the typical conference sponsorship levels?
Most conferences publish a ladder of 5 sponsorship levels. The most common names, in order, are Platinum, Gold, Silver, Bronze, Exhibitor. Across 1368 published tier descriptions from 202 conferences, Platinum has a median price of $15,000, Gold has a median price of $9,525, Silver has a median price of $5,399, Bronze has a median price of $3,000, Exhibitor has a median price of $3,200.
What is the difference between a Platinum and a Bronze sponsorship?
The benefits that separate top and floor tiers are access, not visibility. Platinum tier descriptions mention a speaking slot or session 35% of the time versus 11% for Bronze, and mention exhibit booth space 52% versus 23%. Logo placement and social media promotion are mentioned at similar rates at every level — they are table stakes, not differentiators.
What should be included in each sponsorship level?
Based on what real conferences publish, build the ladder around benefits that scale: booth space, speaking time, ticket allocation and naming rights concentrate at the top. Logo placement, social promotion and swag are mentioned roughly equally across levels, so they do not justify a price step on their own. The examples below are complete published ladders from real conference prospectuses across 23 industries.
Where does this data come from?
Every tier name, price and benefit description on this page is extracted from an official conference sponsorship prospectus or sponsor page and refreshed daily. Nothing is estimated, templated or self-reported. Percentages are the share of published tier descriptions that mention a benefit — a prospectus that does not mention logo placement may still include it.
Every package here links to a real conference with its full tier table, the sponsors who bought in, and the sponsorship contact to email.
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