SPONSORSHIP OPPORTUNITIES

To help your business create a more memorable conference experience for attendees, WERC 2024 offers a sponsorship program that is designed to help you promote your company's participation before, during and after the event.

NEW!  Sponsor Session & Tabletop Package  |  SOLD OUT

 


Be seen as a knowledgeable resource to attendees by appearing on the WERC Conference program and expand your reach at your tabletop exhibit!

Includes:

 

  • 1 – 45-minute session (can be sales-based and is not peer-reviewed)

    Note: If you purchase this package and have a session proposal accepted through WERC’s peer-review process, the two sessions cannot contain the same content.
  • 1 – video recording of session
  • 1 – tabletop exhibit in foyer Monday-Wednesday (includes 6’ table, two chairs, and basic power; no floor-standing signage or equipment allowed)
  • 2 – complimentary registrations (additional registrations at 50% discount, all speakers and exhibit staff must be registered for the full conference)
  • 2 – complimentary WERC memberships 
  • 2 – lead retrieval licenses (requires app download on personal device)
  • Recognition as a sponsor on conference website and within event app
     

UPDATED!  Sponsor Session  |  $5,000

20 Available


Be seen as a knowledgeable resource to attendees by appearing on the WERC Conference program!

Includes:

 

  • 1 – 45-minute session (can be sales-based and is not peer-reviewed)

    Note: If you purchase this package and have a session proposal accepted through WERC’s peer-review process, the two sessions cannot contain the same content.
  • 1 – video recording of session
  • 1 – complimentary registration (additional registrations at 50% discount, all speakers and exhibit staff must be registered for the full conference)
  • 1 – lead retrieval license (requires app download on personal device)
  • Recognition as a sponsor on conference website and within event app
     

NEW!  Tabletop Exhibit  |  SOLD OUT

 


Expand your reach with a tabletop exhibit!

Includes:

 

  • 1 – tabletop exhibit in foyer Monday-Wednesday (includes 6’ table, two chairs, and basic power; no floor-standing signage or equipment allowed) 
  • 1 – complimentary registration (additional registrations at 50% discount, all speakers and exhibit staff must be registered for the full conference)
  • Recognition as a sponsor on conference website and within event app

NEW!  Keynote Speaker (Mon, Tues, or Wed)  |  $10,000

3 Available


New this year, WERC is offering the opportunity to sponsor our daily keynote presenters. Choose from Monday, Tuesday, or Wednesday. Includes:

 

  • Logo appears on digital signage outside room and on tabletop signage on day of keynote
  • Logo appears in slides on main stage screens
  • Recognition from the stage
  • Ability to supply a video to be played from main stage (max: up to two minutes in length)
  • 50% discount off unlimited registrations for company staff
  • Recognition as a sponsor on conference website and within event app

NEW!  Focus Group (Mon or Tues)  |  $8,000

4 Available


For the first time ever, WERC is offering turnkey focus groups, including the coordination of participants, a certified facilitator, participant gifts, and catering services. Choose from four available time slots (during meals on Monday or Tuesday). Includes:

 

  • 1 – certified facilitator (questions supplied by sponsor)
  • 5-7 – attendee participants, selected by sponsor from list displaying company and title
  • 50% discount off unlimited registrations for company staff

NEW!  Welcome Reception (Sun)  |  SOLD OUT

 


The Welcome Reception is a buzz-worthy event, featuring a creative take on the neighborhoods that make Dallas unique. Includes:

 

  • 2 – 1-meter signs with logo recognition (deadline applies)
  • Logo on souvenir gifts (deadline applies)
  • 50% discount off unlimited registrations for company staff
  • Recognition as a sponsor on conference website and within event app

NEW!  Happy Hour (Mon)  |  SOLD OUT

 


The Happy Hour reception will be held within the foyer housing our tabletop exhibits. Includes:

 

  • 1 – 1-meter sign with logo recognition (deadline applies)
  • Logo on cups at reception (deadline applies)
  • 50% discount off unlimited registrations for company staff
  • Recognition as a sponsor on conference website and within event app

NEW!  Closing Reception (Tues)  |  SOLD OUT

 


The Closing Reception is a laid-back affair, offering pub games and other relaxed entertainment. Includes:

 

  • 1 – 1-meter sign with logo recognition (deadline applies)
  • Logo on cups at reception (deadline applies)
  • 50% discount off unlimited registrations for company staff
  • Recognition as a sponsor on conference website and within event app

NEW!  Escape Room Activity (Sun)  |  $2,500

Exclusive opportunity! 


New this year, WERC is offering an on-property activity for those arriving in Dallas before the official start of the event on Sunday. The Anatole Escape Room is a fun-for-all-ages activity. Includes:

 

  • 1 – 22x28” sign with logo recognition (deadline applies)
  • 2 – complimentary tickets for activity
  • 50% discount off unlimited registrations for company staff
  • Recognition as a sponsor on conference website and within event app

NEW!  Women @WERC Luncheon (Tues)  |  SOLD OUT

 


This luncheon in support and celebration of the women in this industry features a professional speaker. Includes:

 

  • 1 – 22x28” sign with logo recognition (deadline applies)
  • 1 – slide with logo on screen in the room
  • Ability to place promotional items on tables (must be coordinated with WERC staff in advance)
  • 50% discount off unlimited registrations for company staff
  • Recognition as a sponsor on conference website and within event app

NEW!  Breaks (Mon or Tues)  |  $1,500

5 Available 


Choose from five available break time slots. Includes:

 

  • 22x28” sign with logo recognition at up to four break locations (deadline applies)
  • Recognition as a sponsor on conference website and within event app

NEW!  Custom Conference Notepad  |  $7,500

Exclusive opportunity! 


Custom branded conference notepads to be distributed to all registered attendees at registration. Includes:
 

  • Hardback notebook featuring sponsor logo, handed out at registration (deadline applies)
  • 50% discount off unlimited registrations for company staff
  • Recognition as a sponsor on conference website and within event app

NEW!  Professional Headshot Station  |  $5,000

Exclusive opportunity! 


Offer attendees professional headshots! WERC will coordinate the photographer and space. Includes:

 

  • Professional photographer to provide one headshot per interested attendee
  • Signage at headshot station (deadline applies)
  • List of attendees who participated in this offer
  • 50% discount off unlimited registrations for company staff
  • Recognition as a sponsor on conference website and within event app

NEW!  Massage Station  |  $5,000

Exclusive opportunity! 


Help ease tired muscles at our new massage station! WERC will coordinate the massage service and space. Includes:

 

  • Professional masseuse and equipment
  • Signage at massage station (deadline applies)
  • List of attendees who participated in this offer
  • 50% discount off unlimited registrations for company staff
  • Recognition as a sponsor on conference website and within event app

Custom Hotel Room Keys  |  $5,000

Exclusive opportunity! 


Custom branded hotel room keys to be distributed to all guests of the host hotel. Includes:

 

  • 1,000 guest room keys featuring custom design (design supplied by sponsor to vendor specifications) distributed to guests staying within the official room block (deadline applies)
  • 50% discount off unlimited registrations for company staff
  • Recognition as a sponsor on conference website and within event app

Mobile App  |  SOLD OUT

 


Includes one full-screen ad visible each time the app is opened, two in-app banner ads, and recognition as the app sponsor on the conference website. Sponsor’s logo will appear on mobile app signage. Includes:

 

  • 1 – full-screen ad displayed each time app is opened
  • 2 – in-app banner ads
  • Logo on app signage (deadline applies)
  • 50% discount off unlimited registrations for company staff
  • Recognition as a sponsor on conference website and within event app

Conference Wi-Fi  |  SOLD OUT

 


Highlight your company’s online presence every time an attendee connects to the conference Wi-Fi.

 

Conference Wi-Fi will redirect to sponsor’s website or splash page, and sponsor’s logo will appear on Wi-Fi signage. Includes 50% discount off unlimited registrations for company staff. Recognition as a sponsor on conference website and within event app

NEW!  Badge Lanyards  |  SOLD OUT

 


Sponsor’s logo will appear on lanyards alongside the conference logo. Includes:

 

  • Lanyards ordered by WERC (deadline applies)
  • 50% discount off unlimited registrations for company staff
  • Recognition as a sponsor on conference website and within event app

NEW!  Branded Giveaway Items  |  $1,500

6 Available 


Sponsor’s logo will appear on a promotional item alongside the conference logo. Sponsor will select from a predetermined list of offerings curated by WERC. Items will be made available to attendees throughout the conference on WERC’s “Just in Time” table near registration. Includes:

 

  • Promotional item ordered by WERC (deadline applies)
  • Recognition as a sponsor on conference website and within event app

Session Digital Signage Advertising  |  SOLD OUT

 

 

Display your company’s custom banner ad outside every educational session room on the bottom of our 55” screens for the full length of the conference!

Onsite Advertising  |  $1,000

8 Available 


Select from a variety of onsite advertising options, including banners, signs, floor clings, and more! Production costs not included and are provided at WERC’s negotiated discounted rates. The earlier you finalize your order, the more you save!

Website and Email Advertising  |  $1,000

7 Available 


Select from a variety of digital ads, including conference website banners (4 available), registration confirmation email ad (exclusive), know-before-you-go email ad (exclusive), or post-conference thank you email ad (exclusive).

Conference Promotional Email  |  $800

16 Available 


ADD-ON ONLY. Cannot be purchased independently.

 

One email to Conference attendees sent through third-party mail house. Emails can be sent beginning at 5 weeks prior to event through 3 weeks post-event and will be limited to two emails per week.

NEW! Social Media Post/Mention  |  $750

10 Available 


ADD-ON ONLY. Cannot be purchased independently.

 

One social media post featuring sponsor’s logo sent from WERC’s social accounts.

Mobile App Banner Ad $500

10 Available 


ADD-ON ONLY. Cannot be purchased independently.

 

One conference mobile app 960x150px banner ad. Ads appear at random throughout the app.

Lead Retrieval License  |  $175

 


ADD-ON ONLY. Cannot be purchased independently.

 

One license to WERC’s lead retrieval system. Requires mobile app download. Price increases to $200 onsite.

 

Wherever “deadline applies” is shown, the deadline is April 1.

READY TO GET STARTED?

Our sales team is standing by to walk you through our sponsorship process.

CHELSEA LISTON

WERC Sponsorship Sales

cliston@mhi.org

(704) 714-8709

 

JOANNA LEON

WERC Sponsorship Sales

jleon@werc.org

(630) 320-5807