27th Annual FIRST Conference

Sponsorship Levels

Primary Sponsorships

Values Diamond Platinum Gold Silver
Quantity Available 1 NA 5 10 12
Cost USD $30,000 $25,000 $15,000 $8,000
Full Conference Registrations 3 2 1 1
Address Participants Yes No No No
Joint Press Conference Yes No No No
Logo on Official Conference Bag1 Exclusive
Logo on Official Conference Folder2 Exclusive
Logo on Official Gold Sponsor Branded Item3 Exclusive
Logo on Conference Homepage Yes Yes Yes No
Logo on Main Ballroom Backdrop Yes Yes Yes Yes
Food & Beverage Sponsor Signage Yes Yes Yes No
Conference Bag Insert Yes Yes Yes Yes
Exhibit Space Yes Yes Yes No
Exhibitor Passes4 4 2 2
50-word Description for Program Booklet Yes Yes Yes Yes
Mention in Conference Press Release Yes Yes Yes Yes
Podcast Interview Opportunity Yes Yes Yes No
Access to Conference Attendee List5 Yes Yes Yes Yes
  1. The Diamond sponsor is the official sponsor of the conference bag. Only the Diamond sponsor logo and official conference logo will be branded on the official conference bag. FIRST reserves the right to select and finalize design of the conference bag.
  2. Platinum sponsors are the official sponsors of the conference folder. Only Platinum sponsor logos and the official conference logo will be branded on the official conference folder. FIRST reserves the right to select and finalize design of the conference folder.
  3. Gold sponsor logos will be branded on an exclusive item that will highlight only Gold Sponsors. FIRST reserves the right to select and finalize design of the branded item.
  4. Exhibitor passes exclude entry to all conference sessions and special functions. Passes include lunches and breaks. Tickets for special functions can be purchased separately. Additional exhibitor passes may be purchased at the rate of $350 US per pass.
  5. The attendee list contains Name, Company, Mailing Address and Phone. Absolutely no email addresses will be shared.

Event & Service Sponsorships

Values Banquet Ice Breaker Reception Vendor Showcase Reception Closing Vendor Reception Network Internet
Quantity Available 2 NA 2 NA 2 1 2 1 NA 1
Cost USD $25,000 $12,000 $12,000 $12,000 In Kind In Kind
Full Conference Registrations 2 1 1 1 2 2
Address Participants During Sponsored Event Yes Yes Yes Yes No No
Logo on Conference Homepage Yes No No No Yes Yes
Logo on Main Ballroom Backdrop Yes No No No Yes Yes
Branding at Respective Event Yes Yes Yes Yes No No
Exhibit Opportunity Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes
Exhibitor Passes1 2 2 2 2 2 2
50-word Description for Program Booklet Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes
Mention in Conference Press Release Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes
Podcast Interview Opportunity Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes
Access to Conference Attendee List2 Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes
  1. Exhibitor passes exclude entry to all conference sessions and special functions. Passes include lunches and breaks. Tickets for special functions can be purchased separately. Additional exhibitor passes may be purchased at the rate of $350 US per pass.
  2. The attendee list contains Name, Company, Mailing Address and Phone. Absolutely no email addresses will be shared.

Supporting Sponsorships

Values Long Sleeve Tee Geek Lounge Polo Shirt1 Tee Shirt1 USB Drive1 Water Bottle Mobile Charging Cable Name Badge Holder1 Challenge Coin1,2
Quantity Available 1 NA 1 1 NA 1 NA 1 1 1 1 NA 1 NA
Cost USD $9,000 $8,000 $8,000 $5,000 $5,000 $5,000 $4,000 $3,000 $3,000
Logo on Respective Official Sponsorship Item Yes No Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes On Packaging
Logo on Conference Sponsor Page Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes
Logo on Official Conference Program Booklet & Website Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes
Branding in Respective Event Room No Yes No No No No No No No
Full Conference Registration - 1 - - - - - - -
  1. FIRST reserves the right to select and finalize design of all official conference gifts.
  2. Challenge Coin will be packaged with acknowledgement of sponsor.

Media Sponsorships
Terms of sponsorship can be negotiated in kind.

Values Media Podcast Book2
Quantity Available Unlimited 4 NA Unlimited
Cost USD In Kind In Kind In Kind
Full Conference Registrations NA 1 NA
Press Passes1 1 1
Logo on Conference Sponsor Team page Yes Yes Yes
Logo on Official Conference Program Yes Yes Yes
Logo on Signage in Registration Area Yes Yes Yes
  1. Press passes exclude food functions including – lunches, breaks, welcome reception and banquet dinner. Tickets for each food function can be purchased separately.
  2. FIRST welcomes members who publish.

Exhibitors

Values Details
Quantity Available 10 NA
Cost USD $5,000
Logo on Conference Sponsor Page Yes
Logo and 50-word Description for Program Booklet Yes
Exhibitor Passes1 2
Vendor Showcase Participation Yes
  1. Exhibitor passes exclude entry to all conference sessions and special functions. Passes include lunches and breaks. Tickets for special functions can be purchased separately. Additional exhibitor passes may be purchased at the rate of $350 US per pass.