2024 Sponsor Opportunities
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The Sun Symposium in the Sun conference provides your company with an unparalleled marketing opportunity to get before industry decision-makers. This is your chance to make valuable contacts and develop relationships with top-decision makers and buyers.
Education Sponsorships
When: Thursday, November 14
General Session Sponsorship includes:
- IAFC host/moderator to provide Sponsor introduction
- Up to 10 minutes to provide a state of the industry presentation to the General Session audience.
- Opportunity to provide flyer or promotional item for seat drop in General Session. Item must be pre-approved and delivered to conference team by Thursday, November 14.
- Inclusion as a Sponsor in 1 attendee pre-conference email
- Inclusion in Event Listing
- Social Media promotion across IAFC platforms where applicable
- Table at the entrance to the General Session room to display literature
- Three (3) All Access registrations
- Complimentary post-show Sun attendee list
- Sponsor logo recognition on event signage, website and mobile app at level of participation where applicable.
IAFC to Deliver:
- Sponsor introduction at session
- Seat drop of promotional item (if provided by sponsor by deadline)
- Table at entrance to session for promotion item or flyer (if selected)
- 1 Pre-conference email sponsorship recognition and social media promotion where applicable
- Sponsor logo recognition on event signage, website, mobile app at level of participation where applicable.
- Post show attendee list (includes contact name, title, company, mailing address, demographic info (rank) and email addresses for attendees that opted in)
- Promo code for all-access registrations to be provided upon contract
Sponsor to provide:
- Vector format Logo (ai, .eps or high res pdf)
- Standard Logo (JPEG, PNG, TIF, or BMP file less than 25MB)
- 10 minute industry presentation Speaker details (name, email, affiliation, and title)
- Flyer or promotional items for seat drop in General Session (optional)
- Flyer or promotional items for table at entrance to session (optional)
When: Friday, November 15
General Session Sponsorship includes:
- IAFC host/moderator to provide Sponsor introduction
- Up to 10 minutes to provide a state of the industry presentation to the General Session audience.
- Opportunity to provide flyer or promotional item for seat drop in General Session. Item must be pre-approved and delivered to conference team by Thursday, November 14.
- Inclusion as a Sponsor in 1 attendee pre-conference email
- Inclusion in Event Listing
- Social Media promotion across IAFC platforms where applicable
- Table at the entrance to the General Session room to display literature
- Two (2) All Access registrations
- Complimentary post-show Sun attendee list
- Sponsor logo recognition on event signage, website and mobile app at level of participation where applicable.
IAFC to Deliver:
- Sponsor introduction at session
- Seat drop of promotional item (if provided by sponsor by deadline)
- Table at entrance to session for promotion item or flyer (if selected)
- 1 Pre-conference email sponsorship recognition and social media promotion where applicable
- Sponsor logo recognition on event signage, website, mobile app at level of participation where applicable.
- Post show attendee list (includes contact name, title, company, mailing address, demographic info (rank) and email addresses for attendees that opted in)
- Promo code for all-access registrations to be provided upon contract
Sponsor to provide:
- Vector format Logo (ai, .eps or high res pdf)
- Standard Logo (JPEG, PNG, TIF, or BMP file less than 25MB)
- 10 minute industry presentation Speaker details (name, email, affiliation, and title)
- Flyer or promotional items for seat drop in General Session (optional)
- Flyer or promotional items for table at entrance to session (optional)
When: Saturday, November 16
General Session Sponsorship includes:
- IAFC host/moderator to provide Sponsor introduction
- Up to 10 minutes to provide a state of the industry presentation to the General Session audience.
- Opportunity to provide flyer or promotional item for seat drop in General Session. Item must be pre-approved and delivered to conference team by Thursday, November 14.
- Inclusion as a Sponsor in 1 attendee pre-conference email
- Inclusion in Event Listing
- Social Media promotion across IAFC platforms where applicable
- Table at the entrance to the General Session room to display literature
- Two (2) All Access registrations
- Complimentary post-show Sun attendee list
- Sponsor logo recognition on event signage, website and mobile app at level of participation where applicable.
IAFC to Deliver:
- Sponsor introduction at session
- Seat drop of promotional item (if provided by sponsor by deadline)
- Table at entrance to session for promotion item or flyer (if selected)
- 1 Pre-conference email sponsorship recognition and social media promotion where applicable
- Sponsor logo recognition on event signage, website, mobile app at level of participation where applicable.
- Post show attendee list (includes contact name, title, company, mailing address, demographic info (rank) and email addresses for attendees that opted in)
- Promo code for all-access registrations to be provided upon contract
Sponsor to provide:
- Vector format Logo (ai, .eps or high res pdf)
- Standard Logo (JPEG, PNG, TIF, or BMP file less than 25MB)
- 10 minute industry presentation Speaker details (name, email, affiliation, and title)
- Flyer or promotional items for seat drop in General Session (optional)
- Flyer or promotional items for table at entrance to session (optional)
Branding Sponsorships
Details: With no printed programs, the mobile app is the only place for attendees to find up-to-date information onsite! Position your company in front of attendees as they navigate the Sun Exhibit Hall, Conference and networking events using the Sun Mobile App by being the EXCLUSIVE Premier sponsor of the app.
The Mobile App Sponsorship includes:
- "Sticky" Banner ad on Sun Mobile app homepage (The sticky banner only displays on the main screen and attaches to the edge of the menu on the bottom of the screen. It is always visible and remains stationary while scrolling on the main screen)
- Rotating Banner Ad on 5 interior pages of app (Event Info, Sessions/Events, Exhibitor List, People, and Search)
- Sponsor logo recognition as the Mobile app sponsor on attendee registration email
- Social Media promotion across IAFC platforms where applicable
- Sponsor logo recognition on event signage, website, mobile app at level of participation where applicable
- Complimentary post-show Sun attendee list
IAFC to deliver:
- "Sticky" banner ad on Sun Mobile app homepage
- Rotating banner ad on 5 interior pages of Sun Mobile app
- Logo recognition on attendee registration email
- Sponsor logo recognition on event signage, website, mobile app at level of participation where applicable.
- Post show attendee list (includes contact name, title, company, mailing address, demographic info (rank) and email addresses for attendees that opted in)
Sponsor to provide:
- Vector format Logo (ai, .eps or high res pdf)
- Standard Logo (JPEG, PNG, TIF, or BMP file less than 25MB)
- Mobile app Home Page "Sticky" Banner Ad (2 sizes required):
- 2,048 pxs W x 200-500 pxs H
- 1,536 pxs W x 150-400 pxs H
- Formats: jpg or png
- Links to sponsor specified URL
- Mobile app Rotating Banner Ad on 5 interior pages (4 sizes required):
- 7:1 aspect ratio, 1,080 pxs W x 152 pxs H
- 11:1 aspect ratio, 2,048 pxs W x 180 pxs H
- 9:1 aspect ratio, 1,920 pxs W x 225 pxs H
- 13:1 aspect ratio, 1,920 pxs W x 152 pxs H
- Formats: jpg or png
- Links to sponsor specified URL
Details:This rotating banner ad (1 of 3) is located on the left side of the all Sun Conference pages. It is available to showcase your brand and drive attendees to your booth. Stay in front view of attendees before and after the Sun Conference as they access show information.
Banner Ad Sponsorship includes:
- Banner ad on left hand side of Sun Conference pages (1 of 3 rotating)
- Banner ad links to sponsor specified URL
- Sponsor logo recognition on event signage, website, mobile app at level of participation where applicable.
- Complimentary post-show Sun attendee list
IAFC to deliver:
- Banner Ad placement on left side of Sun Conference website (1 of 3)
- Post show attendee list (includes contact name, title, company, mailing address, demographic info (rank) and email addresses for attendees that opted in)
Sponsor to provide:
- Vector format Logo (ai, .eps or high res pdf)
Standard Logo (JPEG, PNG, TIF, or BMP file less than 25MB)
- Ad:
- 400 pxs W x 400 pxs H
- Format: JPG or PNG
- URL link for ad to be directed to
Details: This rotating banner ad (1 of 4) is located on the right side of the main Sun Conference landing page. It is available to showcase your brand and drive attendees to your booth. Stay in front view of attendees before and after the Sun Conference as they access show information.
Banner Ad Sponsorship includes:
- Banner ad on right hand side of Sun Conference main landing page (1 of 4 rotating)
- Banner ad links to sponsor specified URL
- Sponsor logo recognition on event signage, website, mobile app at level of participation where applicable.
- Complimentary post-show Sun attendee list
IAFC to deliver:
- Banner Ad placement on right side of Sun main Conference landing page (1 of 4)
- Post show attendee list (includes contact name, title, company, mailing address, demographic info (rank) and email addresses for attendees that opted in)
Sponsor to provide:
- Vector format Logo (ai, .eps or high res pdf)
Standard Logo (JPEG, PNG, TIF, or BMP file less than 25MB)
- Ad:
- Vertical 320 pxs W x 1200 pxs H
- Format: JPG or PNG
- URL link for ad to be directed to
Details: Include your custom banner on an official Sun conference email sent to over 700 prospect attendees.
- Dynamic ad directly below the Sun show banner at top of email
- Art Deadline: 4 business days prior to send date (Sponsor must upload graphic to Sponsor Portal)
- Size: 600 pxs W x 75 pxs H
- Post show attendee list (includes contact name, title, company, mailing address, demographic info (rank) and email addresses for attendees that opted in)
Details: This banner ad (1 of 3 per page) is located on the interior pages of the Sun Mobile App. It is available to showcase your brand and drive attendees to your booth. Stay in front view of attendees before and after the Sun Conference as they access show information.
Banner Ad Sponsorship includes:
- Banner ad on one of the following mobile app pages. Sponsor must choose which page their banner will be displayed on.
- Search Page
- People Page
- Exhibitor Listing Page
- Conference Info Page
- Sessions and Events Page
- Banner ad links to sponsor specified URL
- Sponsor logo recognition on event signage, website, mobile app at level of participation where applicable.
- Complimentary post-show Sun attendee list
IAFC to deliver:
- Banner Ad placement on sponsor's choice of interior page on the Sun Mobile App
- Post show attendee list (includes contact name, title, company, mailing address, demographic info (rank) and email addresses for attendees that opted in)
Sponsor to provide:
- Vector format Logo (ai, .eps or high res pdf)
- Standard Logo (JPEG, PNG, TIF, or BMP file less than 25MB)
- Ad Specs (4 sizes required):
- 7:1 aspect ratio, 1,080 pxs W x 152 pxs H
- 11:1 aspect ratio, 2,048 pxs W x 180 pxs H
- 9:1 aspect ratio, 1,920 pxs W x 225 pxs H
- 13:1 aspect ratio, 1,920 pxs W x 152 pxs H
- Format: JPG or PNG
- URL link for ad to be directed to
Onsite Branding
EXCLUSIVE: Lanyards are an incredibly high-visibility opportunity and an excellent way to stay in the forefront throughout the Conference. Your logo, alongside the IAFC logo will be imprinted on the lanyards given out to all of the attendees.
IAFC to deliver:
- Lanyards with Sponsor logo
- Post show attendee list (includes contact name, title, company, mailing address, demographic info (rank) and email addresses for attendees that opted in)
Sponsor to provide:
- Vector format Logo (ai, .eps or high res pdf)
- Standard Logo (JPEG, PNG, TIF, or BMP file less than 25MB)
Attendee gifts are very popular with attendees and an incredibly high-visibility opportunity and an excellent way to stay in the forefront throughout the Conference.
**Note: Sponsor is responsible for ordering and shipping of item to event.**
Items to choose from:
- Pens
- Reusable Water Bottle
- Notepads
IAFC to deliver:
- Post-show attendee list (includes contact name, title, company, mailing address, demographic info (rank) and email addresses for attendees that opted in)
- Company logo recognition on website and in on-site sponsor signage
Sponsor to deliver:
- Vector format Logo (ai, .eps or high res pdf)
- Standard Logo (JPEG, PNG, TIF, or BMP file less than 25MB)
- Specific item information of what the attendee gift is (notepads, pens, water bottles, etc.)
- Proof for IAFC review and approval
- Shipping of item to showsite – IAFC to supply shipping details upon contract.
Attendee Lists
The Pre-Show Attendee List will be sent in excel format on November 7, 2024. The list is a One Time Use Only. Data may not be entered into company sales database. Only available to companies registered to exhibit.
Includes:
- First and Last Name
- Title/Rank
- Organization/Department
- Street Address, City, State, Zip Code, Country
- Demographic questions
- Email Addresses for attendees who opted in to share their contact information
The Post-Show Attendee List will be sent in excel format on November 21, 2024. The list is a One Time Use Only. Data may not be entered into company sales database. Only available to companies registered to exhibit.
Includes:
- First and Last Name
- Title/Rank
- Organization/Department
- Street Address, City, State, Zip Code, Country
- Demographic questions
- Email Addresses for attendees who opted in to share their contact information
The Pre-Show Attendee List will be sent November 7, 2024.
The Post-Show Attendee List will be sent November 21, 2024.
The lists will be sent in excel format for a One Time Use Only. Data may not be entered into company sales database. Only available to companies registered to exhibit.
Includes:
- First and Last Name
- Title/Rank
- Organization/Department
- Street Address, City, State, Zip Code, Country
- Demographic questions
- Email Addresses for attendees who opted in to share their contact information
Networking Sponsorship
Details: Who doesn't love a great networking reception! IAFC will provide refreshments for approximately 700 attendees to network and visit with exhibitors on Thursday, November 14.
When: Thursday, November 14, 5:30 PM - 7:00 PM
Reception Sponsorship includes:
- Logo recognition at entrance to reception
- Logoed napkins and signature drink
- Opportunity to place promotional item or flyers at bar
- Inclusion in Event Listing
- Sponsor logo recognition on event signage, website, mobile app at level of participation where applicable.
- Complimentary post-show Sun attendee list
IAFC to deliver:
- Logoed napkins
- Coordinate with caterer to provide a specialty drink for event
- Sponsor logo recognition on event signage, website, mobile app at level of participation where applicable.
- Post show attendee list (includes contact name, title, company, mailing address, demographic info (rank) and email addresses for attendees that opted in)
- Distribution of promotional item at bar (if provided by sponsor by deadline)
Sponsor to provide:
- Vector format Logo (ai, .eps or high res pdf)
- Standard Logo (JPEG, PNG, TIF, or BMP file less than 25MB)
- Flyer or promotional items for drop at bar (optional)
When: Saturday, November 15, 11:30 AM - 1:00 PM
Conference Lunch Sponsorship includes:
- Branding at food stations
- Sponsor logo recognition on event signage, website, mobile app at level of participation where applicable.
- Complimentary post-show Sun attendee list
IAFC to deliver:
- Sponsor logo recognition on event signage, website, mobile app at level of participation where applicable.
- Post show attendee list (includes contact name, title, company, mailing address, demographic info (rank) and email addresses for attendees that opted in)
Sponsor to provide:
- Vector format Logo (ai, .eps or high res pdf)
- Standard Logo (JPEG, PNG, TIF, or BMP file less than 25MB)
When: Friday, November 13, 5:00 PM - 6:00 PM
Sunset Happy Hour Sponsorship includes:
- Logo recognition at entrance to reception
- Logoed napkins and signature drink
- Opportunity to place promotional item or flyers at bar
- Sponsor logo recognition on event signage, website, mobile app at level of participation where applicable.
- Complimentary post-show Sun attendee list
IAFC to deliver:
- Logoed napkins
- Coordinate with caterer to provide a specialty drink for event
- Sponsor logo recognition on event signage, website, mobile app at level of participation where applicable.
- Post show attendee list (includes contact name, title, company, mailing address, demographic info (rank) and email addresses for attendees that opted in)
- Distribution of promotional item at bar (if provided by sponsor by deadline)
Sponsor to provide:
- Vector format Logo (ai, .eps or high res pdf)
- Standard Logo (JPEG, PNG, TIF, or BMP file less than 25MB)
- Flyer or promotional items for drop at bar (optional)
When: Friday, November 15, 7:00 AM - 8:00 AM
Continental Breakfast Sponsorship includes:
- Branding at food stations
- Sponsor logo recognition on event signage, website, mobile app at level of participation where applicable.
- Complimentary post-show Sun attendee list
IAFC to deliver:
- Sponsor logo recognition on event signage, website, mobile app at level of participation where applicable.
- Post show attendee list (includes contact name, title, company, mailing address, demographic info (rank) and email addresses for attendees that opted in)
Sponsor to provide:
- Vector format Logo (ai, .eps or high res pdf)
- Standard Logo (JPEG, PNG, TIF, or BMP file less than 25MB)
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