Underwriters
With a not-so-average conference experience comes a reinvented exhibit hall to showcase underwriters! The DEAMcon Demo Hall focuses on brand awareness and demonstration, all wrapped in a sleek pedestal-style show floor. Connect one-on-one with prominent thought leaders, showcase your products and services, and boost brand visibility with your target audience.
Become an Underwriter
Forge New Relationships & Build Brand Awareness at DEAMcon
DirectEmployers Annual Meeting & Conference (DEAMcon) is a great opportunity to generate leads and meet with prominent thought leaders in the fields of HR compliance and recruitment. From a top-notch program to powerhouse subject matter experts, this conference is designed for networking and getting to know Members, prospects, and guests in a relaxed setting providing you with the perfect opportunity to enhance your company’s industry presence.
Underwriter Resources
DEAMcon27 What to Expect
DEAMcon27 Opportunities
DEAMcon27 Contract
Creative Specs
Underwriter App Setup (password required)
Video
DEAMcon: An Underwriter’s Perspective
Why do underwriters choose DEAMcon? It’s more than just an event, it’s a high-value experience designed for connection, collaboration, and impact. With a thoughtfully balanced vendor-to-attendee ratio, seamless event flow, and intentional opportunities to engage, underwriters gain meaningful visibility and build lasting relationships with HR and compliance leaders. Hear firsthand from the 2025 Underwriters at Silberman Law and TripleTen as they share why DEAMcon stands out and how partnering at this event delivers unmatched ROI.
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Underwriter Packages
Now accepting Underwriters for DEAMcon27: April 21 – 23, 2027 in Newport, Rhode Island
Build an underwriter package tailor-made for your organization. Start with one of our tiered levels and customize with add-on opportunities to create a package that meets your sponsorship goals.
Early Signing Promotion
If you sign a DEAMcon27 underwriter contract by July 31st, you will receive the following incentives:
- complimentary promo table drop of one item (giveaway or printed piece) during a session
- self-promotional video, created by your team, in a “featured underwriter” portion of a DEAMcon27 email
Underwriter Levels
Bronze
No Limit*- Two (2) conference registrations
- Logo on DEAMcon site and app
- Logo in conference program
- Logo on conference signage
- Logo on “Thank You Underwriters” PowerPoint slide
- Acknowledgement as an underwriter in conference email and on stage
- Underwriter profile in conference app
- One (1) dedicated post on DirectEmployers’ social media accounts
- Branded pedestal in the Demo Hall
- Swag Bucks**
Silver
Limit 4 (4 Available)- Everything included in Bronze plus the following:
- Guest spot on DE Talk Podcast (mini-episode, 15-20 min max, no selling) in 2026, includes promotion
- One-time push notification in event app
- One (1) additional dedicated post on DirectEmployers’ social media accounts
Gold
Limit 4 (4 Available)- Everything included in Silver plus the following:
- One (1) additional full conference registration — three (3) total
- 60-second introduction of keynote/featured speaker
- Logo on DEAMcon registration page
- Logo on front page of printed program
- One (1) quarter-page color ad in printed program (3.75″w x 4.5″h, no bleed)
- Branded item in Swag Store (DE to provide options and purchase)
- One (1) webinar with our Members (60 minutes or less) in 2026
Platinum
Limit 1 (1 Available)- Everything included in Gold plus the following:
- One (1) additional full conference registration — four (4) total
- Exclusive email to be sent to DEAMcon27 Member Registrants; content must be provided by 03/01/27
- One (1) banner ad in conference app
- One (1) ad and one (1) paragraph in the DE News email, to be sent one month pre- or post-conference
- One (1) half-page color ad in printed program, in lieu of ¼ page ad (7.5″w x 5″h, no bleed)
- Branded item at Conference Desk for all attendees (DE to provide options and purchase)
- Introduce Executive Director and help kick off DEAMcon (stage time 5 min)
- Logo on registration “thank you” message
- One (1) reserved table in the DEAMcon general session
- Opportunity to host a networking event (must not conflict with DEAM events — underwriter to cover expenses), includes promotion
- First right of refusal for DEAMcon28
*Limit of 15 Underwriters total (Bronze, Silver, Gold, and Platinum)
**Swag Buck amount dependent on sponsorship level (Value: Bronze $1, Silver $2, Gold $3, Platinum $5)
Note: DirectEmployers will provide an attendee list to underwriters, which will include only title and company. Names and contact information are protected and unavailable for distribution.
Underwriter Add-ons
Evening Event
Signage, sponsored station, recognition in email and on conference site
Additional cost:
$5,000
Espresso Cart
Signature espresso drink, custom cup sleeve, and cart signage
Additional cost:
$3,000
Headshot Booth
Logo on headshot booth signage and logo and short paragraph about your organization in an email that attendees will receive post-conference.
Additional cost:
$1,500
Hydration Station & Reusable Bottle
Reusable bottle with your logo, alongside the DEAMcon logo, available in the Swag Store. Signage at beverage station with your logo. Custom name for fruit-infused water.
Additional cost:
$1,500
Notepad
Conference notepad with your logo, alongside the DEAMcon logo, for all attendees
Additional cost:
$1,000
Custom Pedestal Artwork
Underwriters can provide their own artwork for their pedestal in the Demo Hall.
Additional cost:
$500
Promo Table Drop
One item placed on the table at each seat during a session. Limit one (1) per underwriter
Additional cost:
$500
Reserved Table
Table (sign with logo) reserved for your guests in the general session room throughout the conference
Additional cost:
$500
Custom packages available for Members who would like to contribute to DEAMcon. Use the form below to contact us for details.
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Interested in learning more about DEAMcon Underwriter Opportunities? Contact us today!
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