U.S Department of Veterans Affairs
THANK YOU FOR COMING
Sponsorship
The Gaylord Opryland Resort & Convention Center | Nashville, TN | December 9 - 11, 2019
NVSBE is committed to offering engaging and effective marketing vehicles for its partners. Increase brand awareness and drive sales by aligning your brand with one of the largest events connecting veteran suppliers with federal and commercial buyers and influencers.
Contact us at EXHIBITSALES@FEDERALCONFERENCE.COM or 703.634.2858
| Business Category | Sponsorship Fee |
|---|---|
| Veteran-Owned Small Business | $70,000 |
| Other Small Business | $70,000 |
| Government/Nonprofit | $70,000 |
| Large Business | $70,000 |
- Host AM (2 available) or PM Break (1 available)
- Access to Exhibit Hall Diamond Sponsor Discovery Lounge (Presentations by Diamond Sponsors)
- 20’x20’ Island booth package
- (9) Full engagement registrations
- (1) 60-second (maximum) video commercial on keynote speaker room screens and on in-house NVSBE video channel available in sleeping rooms
- Meeting bag flyer or advertisement insert – exclusive to Diamond and Platinum Levels
- Email blast feature with company name, booth number, logo and website link 5 days prior to event
- Reserved seating in the featured keynote session
- Logo on sponsor recognition signage
- Access to sponsor lounge with refreshments
- Highlight your company with a Business Opportunity Session, marketed via email blasts
- Logo in conference mobile app
| Business Category | Sponsorship Fee |
|---|---|
| Veteran-Owned Small Business | $40,000 |
| Other Small Business | $45,000 |
| Government/Nonprofit | $45,000 |
| Large Business | $50,000 |
- 20’x20’ Island booth package
- (9) Full engagement registrations
- (1) 60-second (maximum) video commercial on keynote speaker room screens and on in-house NVSBE video channel available in sleeping rooms
- Meeting bag flyer or advertisement insert – exclusive to Diamond and Platinum Levels
- Email blast feature with company name, booth number, logo and website link 5 days prior to event
- Reserved seating in the featured keynote session
- Logo on sponsor recognition signage
- Access to sponsor lounge with refreshments
- Highlight your company with a Business Opportunity Session, marketed via email blasts
- Logo in conference mobile app
| Business Category | Sponsorship Fee |
|---|---|
| Veteran-Owned Small Business | $20,000 |
| Other Small Business | $25,000 |
| Government/Nonprofit | $25,000 |
| Large Business | $40,000 |
- 10’x30’ booth package
- (6) Full engagement registrations
- (1) 60-second (maximum) video commercial on keynote speaker room screens
- Logo on sponsor recognition signage
- Reserved seating in the featured keynote session
- Access to sponsor lounge with refreshments
- Logo in conference mobile app
| Business Category | Sponsorship Fee |
|---|---|
| Veteran-Owned Small Business | $10,000 |
| Other Small Business | $12,500 |
| Government/Nonprofit | $12,500 |
| Large Business | N/A |
- 10’x20’ booth package
- (5) Full engagement registrations
- Logo on sponsor recognition signage
- Access to sponsor lounge with refreshments
- Logo in conference mobile app
| Business Category | Sponsorship Fee |
|---|---|
| Veteran-Owned Small Business | $5,000 |
| Other Small Business | $7,500 |
| Government/Nonprofit | $7,000 |
| Large Business | N/A |
- 10’x10’ booth package
- (3) Full engagement registrations
- Logo on sponsor recognition signage
- Access to sponsor lounge with refreshments
- Logo in conference mobile app
A La Carte Sponsorship Opportunities
Want to elevate branding and marketing initiatives for your company and be listed as a NVSBE sponsor but have a limited budget? Consider the sponsorship opportunities below. These may be purchased fully (your brand exclusively) or partially (in which you will be branded with others who commit to that same opportunity).
| A la Carte Sponsorship Type | Sponsorship Fee | Opportunity Status |
|---|---|---|
| CO-HOST RECEPTION IN THE EXHIBIT HALL (MONDAY) The receptions are the busiest times in the exhibit hall. Drive more traffic to your booth at this high-profile event with additional signage and brand recognition. |
$40,000 | AVAILABLE |
| CO-HOST BREAKFAST IN THE EXHIBIT HALL (WEDNESDAY) Enjoy additional recognition for your company by co-hosting breakfast Wednesday morning in the Exhibit Hall. Drive more traffic to your booth and gain more visibility for your brand with additional recognition and signage. |
$20,000 | AVAILABLE |
| CONFERENCE CENTER WI-FI WI-FI Attendees will see your company’s brand message when logging on to the complimentary Wi-Fi. The launch page can include your company logo and booth number and is an exclusive representation of your firm, with your own design. |
$10,000 | AVAILABLE |
| CONFERENCE TOTE BAGS The tote bag is the most popular item and a gift to take home and enjoy long after the show is over. Exposure on this premium item includes sponsor’s name and logo next to the NVSBE conference logo; both will be imprinted on the bag, which will be distributed to each meeting registrant. |
$10,000 | SOLD |
| HOTEL KEY CARDS
Be in everyone’s hands and the last sponsor registrants see when they go back to their hotel room each night. Hotel room key cards are given to each attendee upon check-in. Your company name and logo will be printed directly on the key cards. |
$10,000 | SOLD |
| CHARGING STATIONS These secure, self-service stations are the best way to safely recharge your phone, laptop and other devices. Your corporate logo will be included on the charging stations which will be placed throughout the conference center. Photos are available. |
$10,000 | AVAILABLE |
| USB FLASH DRIVES
Everyone needs a flash drive to transfer and store files. Your company logo will be imprinted with 1 color on every flash drive that is distributed to each attendee in their conference bag. |
$10,000 | AVAILABLE |
| NOTEPAD & PEN
Distributed to each attendee, this premium item will be a handy tool for note taking and reminders during the event and may continue being used after attendees leave. Your company logo will appear on both the notebook cover and the matching pen, placed conveniently in an attached pen holder. |
$9,000 | AVAILABLE |
| CONFERENCE CUP
Keep everyone hydrated by supplying convenient drinking cups for attendees to refill with water and use throughout the day. |
$8,000 | SOLD |
| LANYARDS All attendees must wear a name badge while in the convention center; your company name and logo will be highly visible on the lanyards. To accommodate the Community of Interest (COI) groups, the lanyard colors will vary and are chosen at the discretion of the VA. |
$7,000 | SOLD |
| INFORMATION KIOSK
Have questions? Need help? This is where everyone goes for answers and information. Sponsor the highly-visible Information Kiosk, located in several prominent areas where everyone passes through as they come and go throughout the Convention Center. |
$5,000 | AVAILABLE |
| FLOOR CLINGS
Floor clings are the perfect way to advertise, get brand recognition and show support for this event. Place your logo or full color advertisement at the feet of your target audience. With attendees walking throughout the conference venue in high traffic areas, your ad is sure to be seen. Various locations are available. One cling is included per sponsorship purchase. Sample pictures available. |
$5,000 | AVAILABLE |
| 60-SECOND IN-HOUSE VIDEO CHANNEL VIEWABLE IN SLEEPING ROOMS Take advantage of great visibility by being mentioned in informative video content that attendees will seek throughout the day. |
$2,000 | AVAILABLE |