Underwriters
With a not-so-average conference experience comes a reinvented exhibit hall! 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.
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Not Your Average Exhibit Hall
When it comes to networking and making connections, the DEAMcon Demo Hall is the place to be and be seen. Like our not-so-average conference, our Demo Hall is positioned to not only showcase fresh ideas and new products and solutions, but also to demonstrate these services in action. View Photo & Video Gallery for more content ›
DEAMcon24 Underwriter Packages
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.
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 5 (4 Available)- Everything included in Bronze plus the following:
- One (1) webinar with our Members (60 minutes or less) in 2024
- One-time push notification in event app
- One (1) additional dedicated post on DirectEmployers’ social media accounts
Gold
Limit 4 (2 Available)- Everything included in Silver plus the following:
- One (1) additional full conference registration — three (3) total
- 60-second introduction of keynote/featured speaker
- One (1) banner ad in conference app
- Recognition on DEAMcon registration page
- Logo on front page of printed program
- Branded item in Swag Store (DE to provide options and purchase)
- Guest spot on DE Talk Podcast (mini-episode, 15-20 min max, no selling) in 2024
Platinum
Limit 1 (1 Available)- Everything included in Gold plus the following:
- One (1) full-page color ad with premium placement in printed program
- Branded item at Conference Desk (DE to provide options and purchase)
- Introduce Executive Director and help kickoff DEAMcon (stage time 5 min)
- Opportunity to host a networking event (must not conflict with DEAM events — underwriter to cover expenses), includes promotion
- Logo on registration “thank you” message
- Logo on closing slide of all presentations
- One (1) reserved table in the DEAMcon general session
- First right of refusal for DEAMcon25
*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 drink, recognition in email and on conference site
Additional cost:
$8,500
Espresso Cart
Signature espresso drink, custom cup / sleeve and cart signage
Additional cost:
$3,500
Reusable Bottle
Reusable bottle with your logo, alongside the DEAMcon logo, available in the Swag Store
Additional cost:
$2,500
Notepad
Conference notepad with your logo, alongside the DEAMcon logo, for all attendees
Additional cost:
$2,000
Promo Table Drop
One item placed on the table at each seat during a general session.
Limit one (1) per underwriter
Additional cost:
$1,000
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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Contact Us About Underwriter Opportunities
Interested in learning more about DEAMcon Underwriter Opportunities? Contact us today!
Questions? Contact the DEAM Team at DEAM@DirectEmployers.org
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