Sponsors and Exhibitor Opportunities
| Level/Type | Offering/Description | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Platinum | - Multiple sponsored posts and ads through our Region VI LinkedIn page - Option for 2 Exhibitor Booths in the Premier Zone - Verbal recognition during opening session and all Day 1 breakout sessions - Promotional video of your choice played on loop during the opening sessions prior to beginning the keynote sessions for Days 1, 2 and 3 - 10 complimentary attendee tickets which includes breakfast and lunch (a $4,950 value!) - Option for company banner to be on display during lunch - Reserved lunch table |
$7,500 |
| Diamond | - One sponsored post and ad through our Region VI LinkedIn page - Option for 1 Exhibitor Booth in the Engagement Zone - Verbal recognition during opening session and all Day 2 breakout sessions - Promotional video of your choice played on loop during the opening sessions prior to beginning the keynote sessions for Days 2 and 3 - 6 complimentary attendee tickets which includes breakfast and lunch (a $2,970 value!) - Reserved lunch table |
$5,000 |
| Gold | - Option for 1 Exhibitor Booth in the Networking Zone - 4 complimentary attendee tickets which includes breakfast and lunch (a $1,980 value!) - Reserved lunch table |
$2,500 |
| Silver | - Option for Exhibitor Booth in the Discovery Zone - 2 complimentary attendee tickets which includes breakfast and lunch (a $990 value!) |
$1,500 |
| Bronze | - Option for 1 Exhibitor Booth - 1 complimentary attendee ticket which includes breakfast and lunch (a $495 value!) |
$1,000 |
| Included in all Sponsor levels | - Company logo displayed on looped slideshow prior to the opening sessions each day - Logo and name recognition in the event program - Logo listed on the large sponsor banner that is located in the Exhibit Hall and the Main (keynote) Hall - Attendee list emailed to you before the conference - Exposure to a highly targeted, highly engaged audience - Marketing/advertising materials distributed in attendee folders upon registration |
Included in Level Pricing |
| Exhibitors | - 1 exhibitor booth which includes a table and two chairs - 1 attendee ticket included - additional available for purchase of $50 - Does not include logo recognition on Sponsor banners - Attendee list emailed to you after the conference |
$500 |
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Attendee Lunch | Day 1 or Day 2 lunch sponsors will have their brand and company description on the screens in the main hall. Screen will read: “Today’s Lunch provided by: [Company Logo/Name and Description]. | $1,000 per day |
| Free WiFi | Attendees and exhibitors will have to pay for Wi-fi during their time at the conference at the Kingston. This offering would be to pay for that Wi-fi up front for all attendees. Posters will be displayed throughout the conference area including on a large poster and individual sign holders at the registration table, breakfast area and more. Attendees will be directed to a captive portal before gaining access that will be customized with static logo, or promotional video prior to gaining access. There is not a limit to the number of Sponsors that may select this option. | $500 |
| Cornhole Tournament | Each year we hold a cornhole tournament where participants team up for a friendly single elimination tournament on the lawn outside of the venue. This coming year we will be purchasing 5 sets of cornhole boards and bags and giving one set away to the winners of the tournament. This offering would help pay for the cost of the equipment. Each year we average about 20 teams (at least 40 participants which does not include those watching) | $750 |
| Lanyard and Badge | Enhance your brand visibility by sponsoring the conference lanyards and badges! As the Lanyard and Badge Sponsor, your company’s logo will be prominently featured on each attendee’s lanyard and badge, providing continuous exposure throughout the entire event. This year, the badges are custom-designed to stand out, with vibrant colors and a professional finish that ensures maximum visibility. We will have the option for customization of the badges where additional promotional opportunities and branding elements can be placed. This sponsorship offers an eye-catching way to ensure your brand is seen by all attendees, exhibitors, and speakers at the conference. | $1,000 |
| Refreshments and Break Sponsor | Keep attendees energized and engaged by becoming our Refreshment and Break Sponsor! Attendees will gather to recharge with coffee, cookies, sodas, and snacks, creating a perfect opportunity for your brand to stand out. | $250 |
| Student Sponsors | The Student Support Sponsor level provides a meaningful way to invest in the future of the safety and health profession by covering registration and travel expenses for students attending the Region VI Professional Development Conference. Your contribution helps ensure that emerging safety leaders have access to the same learning, networking, and mentorship opportunities as seasoned professionals, regardless of their financial resources. | $500 |
Exhibit Hall Layout
Note that the image here is not an exact layout but the general structure and placement of booths will be as shown.
Premier Zone is the prime placement, the most high-traffic area of the exhibit hall. This premium space ensures your booth is front and center as attendees walk in, giving you the highest level of visibility and exposure throughout the conference. Premier Zone is guaranteed for Platinum level sponsors.
Engagement Zone is located in the central part of the exhibit hall. This area balances high foot traffic and strategic placement, offering excellent opportunities for interaction and engagement as attendees circulate the hall. Engagement Zone is guaranteed for Diamond level sponsors.
Networking Zone is right next to where attendees naturally gather near refreshment stations and break areas. This zone offers great opportunities for informal conversations and networking, positioning your brand as attendees take breaks and recharge. Networking Zone is guaranteed for Gold level sponsors.
Discovery Zone at the rear of the exhibit hall. While this zone may be quieter, it provides opportunities for targeted and meaningful interactions with attendees who are taking the time to explore all exhibitor offerings. This is directly next to the refreshment area which gives Exhibitors great opportunities for foot traffic and gatherings of attendees. Discovery Zone is guaranteed for Silver level sponsors.
In the latest 2024 survey, exhibitors rate the conference a 93% for overall value, process, logistics and attendees!
More details about our sponsorship levels
Platinum
The Platinum level is our premier opportunity to showcase your brand to a highly engaged audience of thousands of safety professionals across 5+ states. As a Platinum Sponsor, your company will benefit from maximum visibility through exclusive marketing, recognition during key sessions, and personalized branding throughout the event.
This is more than just a sponsorship—it’s a unique opportunity to align your company with leaders in the safety industry, build lasting connections, and position your brand as a key supporter of safety and health initiatives. With high-impact touchpoints, this sponsorship ensures your message resonates long after the conference ends.
As a sponsor of the Region VI Professional Development Conference, your brand will benefit from targeted visibility through our robust LinkedIn presence. We offer unique opportunities to engage with our audience of safety professionals by featuring your company in both reposts and original content, helping to expand your reach and strengthen your industry presence.
Here is some more about the offerings at this level:
Option for 2 exhibitor booths in the Premier Zone
As a Platinum sponsor you are given the option for two exhibitor booths in the Premier Zone which is our best spot in the exhibit hall for maximum exposure. See Exhibit Hall Layout section above for more details.
Verbal recognition during opening session and all Day 1 breakout sessions
You will also receive verbal recognition during opening session and all Day 1 breakout sessions. What this looks like in practice: the moderator before the session, prior to introducing the speaker for that session will give a brief intro. Their script will read similar to this: “Welcome back and thank you for joining the ASSP Region VI 39th Annual PDC sponsored by: Company A, Company B, Company C etc.”
Promotional video of your choice played on loop during the opening sessions prior to beginning
Before our opening session each day, attendees, as they are making their way to their seats, they are shown a looped video on the projector in the main hall. This video is about 10 minutes in length and started about an hour to our opening session beginning. This will allow for sponsors, that choose to have a promotional video shown, be seen at least 4-5 times each morning. Videos should be two minutes or less. An example of what this video may look like can be found here. Starting at around 5:12 in the video you will see an example of how one of our sponsors video was shown.
Option for company banner to be on display during lunch
Here you would have the option to place a banner of your choice to be displayed during the lunch hour in the main hall. This could be a retractable stand up, horizontal wall type or other.
Sponsored Reposts from the Region VI LinkedIn account
As part of our LinkedIn sponsorship package, your company will receive at least three reposts of content of your choosing, shared through the official ASSP Region VI LinkedIn account. This allows you to amplify your brand’s message to a highly engaged audience of safety professionals, further extending your reach within the community.
Organic Sponsored Posts
Your sponsorship also includes at least three organic posts created by the ASSP Region VI team, highlighting key safety and industry-related topics. These posts will prominently feature your company, with a line at the top reading, “This post is brought to you by our sponsor: [Your Company].” This gives your brand exclusive recognition and positions you as a trusted partner in advancing safety in the workplace.
Diamond
The Diamond Sponsorship is designed for companies seeking significant visibility and impactful engagement with safety professionals across Region VI. Positioned just below our Platinum level, the Diamond sponsorship provides valuable branding opportunities throughout the event, ensuring your company is well-recognized as a key player in advancing safety and health practices.
As a Diamond Sponsor, your brand will enjoy prime placement in the Engagement Zone of our Exhibit Hall, where steady foot traffic and interactive networking make it an ideal space for meaningful connections. This level provides an excellent balance of visibility and hands-on engagement with attendees, allowing you to highlight your products, services, and expertise to a highly targeted audience.
Here if some more about the offerings in this level:
Option for one exhibitor booth in the Engagement Zone
As a Diamond sponsor you are given the option for two exhibitor booths in the Engagement Zone which is our second best zone in the exhibit hall for great exposure. See Exhibit Hall Layout section above for more details.
Promotional video of your choice played on loop during the Day 2 and 3 opening sessions prior to beginning
Before our opening session each day, attendees, as they are making their way to their seats, are shown a looped video on the projector screen in the main hall. This video is about 10 minutes in length and started about an hour to our opening session beginning. This will allow for sponsors, that choose to have a promotional video shown, be seen at least 4-5 times each morning. Videos should be two minutes or less. An example of what this video may look like can be found here. Starting at around 5:12 in the video you will see an example of how one of our sponsors video was shown.
Gold
The Gold Sponsorship offers a valuable opportunity to showcase your brand to a highly targeted audience of safety professionals. As a Gold Sponsor, your company will receive prominent logo and name recognition in the event program.
With 4 complimentary event tickets, your team can fully engage in the conference, including lunch and breakfast, providing ample opportunities for networking. Your marketing and advertising materials will be distributed in the attendee folders, ensuring your brand reaches all participants.
Additionally, the package includes a trade show table in a great available position of your choice, along with a banner display in the Keynote room and special sponsor recognition during the keynote sessions. Finally, you'll receive the attendee list before the conference, giving you the chance to build connections in advance.
Silver
The Silver Sponsorship is a powerful way to showcase your brand to an engaged audience of safety professionals from across 5+ states. As a Silver Sponsor, your company will enjoy prominent visibility throughout the event, with opportunities for targeted marketing and recognition during sessions.
This sponsorship level allows your company to be closely associated with key elements of the conference, helping you build valuable connections with decision-makers and safety leaders. By partnering with us as a Silver Sponsor, you will elevate your company’s profile and solidify your reputation as a supporter of safety and health initiatives.
Bronze
The Bronze Sponsorship offers your company a valuable opportunity to gain exposure at the Region VI Professional Development Conference. As a Bronze Sponsor, your brand will be recognized throughout the event, providing you with visibility to a focused audience of safety professionals.
This sponsorship level is ideal for companies looking to make meaningful connections and engage with attendees while supporting the advancement of safety and health practices. With branding opportunities across event materials and sessions, the Bronze Sponsorship provides a cost-effective way to align your company with a key event in the safety industry.
Attendee Lunch
Day 1 or Day 2 lunch sponsors will have their brand and company description on the screens in the main hall. Screen will read: “Today’s Lunch provided by: [Company Logo/Name and Description]. This sponsorship option is not exclusive to a single company.
Free WiFi
Attendees and exhibitors will have to pay for Wi-fi during their time at the conference at the Kingston. This offering would be to pay for that Wi-fi up front for all attendees. Posters will be displayed throughout the conference area including on a large poster and individual sign holders at the registration table, breakfast area and more. Attendees will be directed to a captive portal before gaining access that will be customized with static logo, or promotional video prior to gaining access. There is not a limit to the number of Sponsors that may select this option
Cornhole
Tournament
Each year we hold a cornhole tournament where participants team up for a friendly single elimination tournament on the lawn outside of the venue. This coming year we will be custom equipment and giving away prizes for winning the tournament.
This offering would help pay for the cost of the equipment. Each year we average about 20 teams (40 participants not including those watching).
Lanyard and
Badge
Enhance your brand visibility by sponsoring the conference lanyards and badges! As the Lanyard and Badge Sponsor, your company’s logo will be prominently featured on each attendee’s lanyard and badge, providing continuous exposure throughout the entire event.
This year, the badges are custom-designed to stand out, with vibrant colors and a professional finish that ensures maximum visibility. We will have the option for customization of the badges where additional promotional opportunities and branding elements can be placed. This sponsorship offers an eye-catching way to ensure your brand is seen by all attendees, exhibitors, and speakers at the conference.
Refreshments and Breaks
Keep attendees energized and engaged by becoming our Refreshment and Break Sponsor! Attendees will gather to recharge with coffee, cookies, sodas, and snacks, creating a perfect opportunity for your brand to stand out.
As the Refreshment and Break Sponsor, your company’s logo will be prominently displayed at all refreshment stations, along with signage that acknowledges your sponsorship. By becoming a refreshment sponsor, you have the ability to provide our attendees custom napkins, coffee sleeves, or other similar branded materials that would otherwise be available at these stations.
This sponsorship not only enhances the attendee experience but also positions your brand as a thoughtful and supportive partner in their professional development journey. It’s a great way to keep your company top-of-mind as attendees refuel and network throughout the day.
Student Sponsors
The Student Support Sponsor level provides a meaningful way to invest in the future of the safety and health profession by covering registration and travel expenses for students attending our conference. Your contribution helps ensure that emerging safety leaders have access to the same learning, networking, and mentorship opportunities as seasoned professionals, regardless of their financial resources.
This sponsorship level is a purely philanthropic opportunity to make a lasting impact. By supporting students, you are helping cultivate a new generation of safety and health professionals who are passionate, informed, and equipped to make a difference. Every student your support enables to attend the conference represents an investment in safer workplaces and stronger communities for years to come.