In-Person Sponsorships
SPEAKING OPPORTUNITIES & PRESENTATIONS
Elite Partner Showcase
Reach your audience outside of the District! This opportunity offers exhibitors the ability to craft their own 60-minute concurrent session and present directly to conference attendees. As a thought-leader you will be within the ranks of our most preeminent lineup of HR leaders, innovators, and experts from a cross-section of industries.
Main Stage Session
Get attendees' attention as the exclusive sponsor of a general session that reaches over 2,500 guests. This opportunity includes recognition of the Sponsor’s delegation and prominent display of Sponsor’s logo as well as 30-45 second video.
HR Strategy & Innovation Theater Presentation
Grab one slot at the HR Strategies & Innovation Theater located in the District. This series provides relevant, topical information in 20-minute bursts of highly engaging content. Please Note: You must have a booth to have access to this Sponsorship Opportunity.
Networking & Events
Opening Network Reception in the District
The best-attended event at the conference, this event signals the opening of the District. This premier networking opportunity is the ultimate forum for your company to promote your brand. Sponsorship includes logo on cups, napkins, & signage.
SHRMStore Sponsorship
Have your brand featured front & center at one of the most popular spots for Talent attendees – the SHRMStore! This sponsorship provides you with a dedicated table in the SHRMStore, co-branded shopping bags with an insert into each bag, along with prominent signage and promotional opportunities.
Grand Prize Drawing in the District
The #1 lead driver at Talent! Become part of the excitement as hundreds of conference registrants gather on the last day for the grand prize drawing in the District. As the grand prize sponsor, attendees return their entry to your booth and you will be able to address the crowd gathered for the drawings and announce the winners.
Professional Headshot Studio
Always a huge hit! Provide attendees the opportunity to get a professional headshot made onsite. Your company will have prominent branding in the Headshot Studio, and you will also receive leads for those who participate.
Breakfast
Start the attendees' days right by providing breakfast each morning. Includes logo on all signage, napkins, and an opportunity to present marketing materials.
Lunch in the District
As a lunch supporter, you will have the opportunity to reach attendees outside the reach of your booth. And you’ll be a hero to all who will enjoy a quality luncheon between sessions. Sponsors can custom brand box lunches and will receive recognition throughout the show floor.
Coffee Break
Several opportunities are available for sponsorship—one morning coffee break held each day on both Monday & Tuesday. Includes logo on all signage, napkins and coffee cup wraps.
Communications
Onsite Notebook Front Cover Ad
Put your brand in front of every attendee with a 4-color ad on the front inside cover of the Talent Conference Notebook. Your advertisement is sure to be seen by attendees, beginning at registration, as they use the guide each day.
Onsite Notebook Back Cover Ad
Build your brand awareness with a 4-color ad on the Back Cover of the Talent Conference Notebook. Your advertisement is sure to be seen by attendees as they use the guide each day.
Day of Email Banner
Includes a banner ad with a link to the sponsor’s website or link of your choice. Email will be sent to attendees the DAY OF the conference. Email will be sent to all registered participants with details on how to access the conference app and web format and event details. One sponsor per day.
Preconference Email Banner
Includes a banner ad with a link to the sponsor’s website or link of your choice. Email will be sent prior to the start of the conference. Email will be sent to all registered participants with important event details.
Promotional Opportunities
Lanyard Sponsorship
Promote your brand throughout the entire event with one of the most popular and high visibility on-site sponsorships. Your sponsor logo will appear both on the lanyard and on the back of the attendee badge.
Push Notifications
Promote your booth or your session! Get your message in front of attendees by taking advantage of the Talent 2025 Mobile App's push notifications. Sponsor will receive a custom message (120 characters or less) to be sent to all attendees. Timing based on available time slots.
Passport
Increase brand exposure with the Talent District Passport game. An always popular, “play-to-win” incentive that drives booth traffic and creates excitement in the expo. Limited to 15 companies, attendees will be provided a game card at the beginning of the show. Upon completion of visiting each participating company’s booth on the card, attendees are entered to win up to $250.
DIGITAL Sponsorships
Wi-Fi Exclusive
Without a network, how can we network? As the exclusive sponsor you are able to reach thousands of visitors and provide company recognition by making the Wi-Fi password your company name. You will also receive a company banner ad on the home/landing page.
Mobile App Main Sponsor Exclusive
The one stop shop for attendees to get all information for the Talent conference. Put your company's brand or message recognition on the welcome page of the Conference App. You will also receive a company banner ad on the home/landing page as well as a Push Notification.
Mobile App Banner Ads
Promote your company’s brand with a rotating banner ad seen on the Talent Mobile App. When tapped, the user is taken to a full-screen landing page of your choice highlighting your product, service, or solution.
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