2022 Sponsorship Opportunities
The goal of ASCEND is to encourage & facilitate meaningful conversations…
At ASCEND, we provide a unique opportunity to truly connect adviser attendees with subject matter experts, advisers with solution provider sponsors, and advisers with advisers.
ASCEND sponsorships include opportunities for:
VISIBILITY: Be SEEN
EXPOSURE: Be HEARD
ENGAGEMENT: CONNECT
SHOWCASE TABLE
PREMIER ............ $17,500
Table Primary AND your choice of ONE (as available):
One-on-One Interview (20 Minute Session)
2 AVAILABLE
- 20 minutes on the ASCEND main stage
- Four (4) ASCEND sponsor passes
- Complete attendee contact list with email addresses
- Listing as an ASCEND speaker on website & in program
Focus Group Luncheon (90 minutes)
2 AVAILABLE
- 90 minutes of in-depth discussion
- Direct engagement w/ leading advisers
- Four (4) ASCEND sponsor passes
- Complete attendee contact list with email addresses
- Listing as an ASCEND Innovation Focus Group Sponsor on website & in program
SHOWCASE TABLE
PREMIUM ............ $12,000
Table Primary AND your choice of ONE (as available):
Table PREMIER & Table PREMIUM Sponsors only
Choose a 2nd item for only $2,500 additional
NAME BADGE HOLDER
Your company logo will be featured on the name badge holder given out and worn by all ASCEND attendees.
Wireless Conference Internet
Your company name will serve as the network name, WIFI instructions including your company name & logo will be printed on the back of each name badge, and you will be featured as the WIFI sponsor in the event program with a special mention from the stage by the MC.
Spotlight Speaker
6 AVAILABLE
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10 minutes onstage presentation
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Three (3) ASCEND sponsor passes
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Complete attendee contact list with email addresses
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Listing as an ASCEND speaker on website & in program
PANEL EXPERT
6 AVAILABLE
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30-minute onstage Time
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Three (3) ASCEND sponsor passes
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Complete attendee contact list with email addresses
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Listing as an ASCEND speaker on website & in program
Expert Roundtable Host
16 AVAILABLE
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Private meetings with 85-90% of adviser attendees
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Three (3) ASCEND sponsor passes
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Complete attendee contact list with email addresses
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Listing as an ASCEND speaker on website & in program
SHOWCASE TABLE
PLUS ................. $9,500
Table Primary AND your choice of ONE (as available):
Table PREMIER, Table PREMIUM, & Table PLUS Sponsors only
Choose a 2nd item for only $2,500 additional
Luncheon Sponsor
2 AVAILABLE
Sponsor lunch for all attendees. Listed as sponsor in ASCEND program, along with acknowledgment during the event and prominent signage in the room.
Reception Sponsor
Listed as sponsor in ASCEND program, along with acknowledgment during the event and prominent signage in the room.
- Opening (3 available)
- Middle Reception (3 available)
- Gala Reception (3 available)
TOTE BAG
Your one-color logo will be printed on both sides of the conference tote bags given to every attendee. You may include up to three 8.5”x11” pages of collateral and a gift in each bag.
Keynote Speaker Book Giveaway
Sponsor free copies of a keynote speaker’s book with your company logo and QR Code on the cover. Copies of the book can be handed out at your Solutions Showcase table to drive traffic or distributed in a table drop. Attendees may have their book signed by and photo taken with the author at your table or a separate location. (Note: contingent on agreement from the author)
LANYARDS
Enjoy a high degree of brand visibility during the entire conference with your company name/logo displayed on the lanyards worn by every attendee.
ROOM DROP
3 AVAILABLE
One piece of your company’s marketing collateral slid under the room doors of all ASCEND attendees staying at the conference hotel.
CHAIR DROP
3 AVAILABLE
One piece of your company’s marketing collateral placed on all chairs in the General Session room before the first session of the day.
BONUS DAY
This special half-day training introduces attendees to a deep dive into some key aspect of NextGen Benefits. In previous years 40-50% of the attendees have attended Bonus Day. You’ll have the opportunity to give a five-minute presentation welcoming everyone to the Bonus Day. Additionally, your organization will be featured in the event and promotion materials as the Bonus Day Sponsor.
REGISTRATION DESK
Your logo placed on the registration desk for all attendees to see when they come to register.
CHAIR COVERS
Have your company logo on the back of every chair in the General Session room, creating a powerful impression on every attendee during every general session.
TV WELCOME MESSAGE
Have your company logo and message on the hotel room TV welcome screen to greet every attendee.
VIDEO BRANDING
8 AVAILABLE
Throughout the event, during breaks, and during kick-off sessions, we’ll feature sponsor videos (1-2 minutes). This is an impactful way to quickly articulate who you are, what you do, and how you can help attendees.
FLOOR CLINGS
Have your company logo fixed to the floor on clings in high traffic areas of the conference creating a pathway to the General Session room.
MOBILE APP
Your Logo on Intro Screen
Be the first thing attendees see when opening the app.
Rotating Banner Ad
Gain maximum visibility on the navigation and landing screens. May rotate with banners promoting the event features but no other exhibitors.
Two (2) Promotional Push Notifications
Reach all mobile app users with one push notification for each expo day.
Brand Exposure
The mobile app will be promoted everywhere, both pre-show and on-site. The exclusive sponsor’s logo will be featured everywhere the app is promoted.
DIRECTIONAL SIGNAGE
Your company logo prominently displayed on all conference “directional” signage guiding attendees to the areas they want to get to.
CHARGING STATION
Exclusive sponsor of the electronics charging station(s), branded with your logo. Separate from your Solutions Showcase table.
SHOWCASE TABLE
PRIMARY ............... $5,000
Exhibit in the Solutions Showcase expo, which is surrounded by dining tables for the attendee luncheons. Experience consistent face time with attendees during breaks, between sessions, and during ASCEND’s exclusive Guided Attendee Tours through the hall when you’ll be able to share an elevator speech with 15-20 attendees at a time. The Showcase Table Primary package is the starting point for all sponsors and includes:
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Two (2) ASCEND sponsor passes
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One (1) standard 6’ skirted table (branded table throw is responsibility of the sponsor)
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Attendee contact list (no email addresses)
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Sponsorship recognition in lobby signage
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Sponsorship recognition on conference sponsor slides before certain sessions
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Sponsorship recognition on ASCEND website & in program
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Present your value proposition during guided tours of the Solutions Pavilion
