2021 DMEC Virtual Annual Conference

Sponsorship Opportunities

Maximize your exposure and be recognized as a leader in the disability and absence management field. Introduce yourself to new customers, reinforce your services to tried-and-true clients, unveil new products or services, build relationships with prospective clients, and stand out from the crowd. Become a 2021 DMEC Virtual Annual Conference sponsor.

Digital Sponsorships

NEW! Digital Photo Booth Sponsorship: $4,000

Say cheese! Get recognized as our official digital photo booth sponsor. Attendees will have the opportunity to take photos with your branded photo frame to be shared through their social media platforms or email for extended post-event recognition.

BENEFITS
  • Logo recognition on the digital photo frame
  • Opportunity to collect user information and data through lead generation
  • Featured conference sponsor listing on the Conference Hub website**
  • Logo recognition on virtual conference materials
DMEC Quest Scavenger Hunt Sponsorship: $3,500

Gain recognition as the official sponsor of the DMEC Quest Scavenger Hunt — an attendee favorite! DMEC’s Conference Hub scavenger hunt is an engaging opportunity for attendees to earn points by attending sessions & events, visiting exhibitors & sponsors, answering questions, and much more.

BENEFITS:
  • Full-color, rotating banner ad on the Conference Hub home page linked to the organization’s scavenger hunt question (deadlines apply)
  • Logo recognition on the Conference Hub website
  • Featured conference sponsor listing on the Conference Hub website**
  • Logo recognition on virtual conference materials

Event Engagement Sponsorships

Keynote Speaker Sponsorship: $8,000

Kick off the conference experience as the closing keynote speaker sponsor. You’ll have an opportunity to introduce the keynote speaker to the virtual audience.

BENEFITS:
  • Opportunity for a company representative to introduce the keynote speaker
  • Opportunity to provide a one-minute commercial as the keynote sponsor
  • Featured conference sponsor listing on the Conference Hub website**
  • Logo recognition on virtual conference materials
NEW! Opening Welcome Event Entertainment Sponsorship: SOLD

Amp up the attendee experience as the Opening Welcome Event entertainment sponsor. You’ll have the opportunity to introduce the live virtual performance.

BENEFITS:
  • Opportunity for a company representative to introduce the live entertainment
  • Featured conference sponsor listing on the Conference Hub website**
  • Logo recognition on virtual conference materials
Lunch Break Sponsorship (multiple opportunities): Not Available

Help nourish our attendees for one (or more) days of the conference as the lunch break sponsor. Your brand will appear on a gift card provided to all attendees in their welcome box. There are a total of five (5) opportunities available.

BENEFITS:
  • Opportunity to provide a video message to all virtual attendees
  • Logo recognition on gift card provided to virtual attendees prior to event
  • Featured conference sponsor listing on the Conference Hub website**
  • Logo recognition on virtual conference materials
Morning Coffee Break Sponsorship: Not Available

Kick-start the day for attendees and build brand awareness with a morning coffee break sponsorship.

BENEFITS:
  • Opportunity to provide a video message to all virtual attendees
  • Logo recognition on coffee shop gift card provided to virtual attendees prior to event
  • Featured conference sponsor listing on the Conference Hub website**
  • Logo recognition on virtual conference materials
Afternoon Snack Break Sponsorship: Not Available

Give attendees an afternoon boost and build name recognition as the exclusive snack break sponsor.

BENEFITS:
  • Opportunity to provide a video message to all virtual attendees
  • Logo recognition on snack/treat provided to virtual attendees prior to event
  • Featured conference sponsor listing on the Conference Hub website**
  • Logo recognition on virtual conference materials
NEW! Meditation Station Sponsorship: $4,500

Sponsor the meditation station and help attendees remain refreshed, alert, and energized throughout the month. Attendees will have the opportunity to return to the meditation station as often as they like to view a pre-recorded meditation demonstration.

BENEFITS:
  • Logo recognition on Meditation Station landing page and event console (available for attendees for one-year following the conference)
  • Opportunity to provide a one-minute commercial for viewing within the demonstration console
  • Opportunity to provide up to three (3) resources in the demonstration console
  • Opportunity to provide a “Contact Us” widget in the demonstration console that allows attendees to send a direct email to your company
  • Featured conference sponsor listing on the Conference Hub website**
  • Logo recognition on virtual conference materials
NEW! Petworking Lounge Sponsorship: $3,000

Attendees will ooh and aah over the sweet puppies and kittens on a live-stream in the Petworking Lounge. As the sponsor, your branding will be front and center within the viewing console that attendees are sure to keep coming back to throughout the month.

BENEFITS:
  • Logo recognition on Petworking Lounge landing page
  • Featured conference sponsor listing on the Conference Hub website**
  • Logo recognition on virtual conference materials
NEW! Corporate Social Responsibility Event Sponsorship: $1,500

Show your support of a specially selected charity as the sponsor of a corporate social responsibility event. The event will be developed and managed by DMEC staff.

BENEFITS:
  • Opportunity to provide a video message to all virtual attendees explaining the importance of the event and your organization’s participation
  • Logo recognition on the virtual donation page
  • Featured conference sponsor listing on the Conference Hub website**
  • Logo recognition on virtual conference materials
Grand Prize Giveaway Sponsorship: SOLD

Give attendees the chance to win big! Sponsor the Grand Prize giveaway, and participants in the DMEC Quest Scavenger Hunt will be entered into a drawing for $1,000 to be announced at the closing session.

BENEFITS:
  • Opportunity to do a video introduction for all virtual attendees prior to announcement of the winner
  • Featured conference sponsor listing on the Conference Hub website**
  • Logo recognition on virtual conference materials
NEW! Daily Conference Contest Sponsorship: $1,500

Give attendees the chance to win a weekly contest prize! Sponsor one (or more) of our weekly attendee engagement contests. Attendees will be asked to share photos related to different topics each week and entered into drawings for prizes sponsored by your company.

BENEFITS:
  • Sponsor branding on conference marketing materials related to the contest
  • Featured conference sponsor listing on the Conference Hub website**

Attendee Engagement & Branding Sponsorships

Attendee Reusable Water Bottles Sponsorship: SOLD

Get your logo into every attendee’s home with logo water bottles! Attendees will receive the water bottle in their welcome box provided prior to start of the conference (minimum of first 200 registered). Support the environment and give attendees a takeaway to be used long after the conference!

BENEFITS:
  • Logo recognition on the water bottles
  • Featured conference sponsor listing on the Conference Hub website**
  • Logo recognition on virtual conference materials
NEW! Attendee Welcome Box Sponsorship: SOLD

Be one of the first organizations to welcome conference attendees with your company’s name or logo on a branded attendee giveaway item. The item will be included in the attendee welcome box provided prior to the start of the conference (minimum of first 200 registered). Limited quantities are available, and deadlines apply.

BENEFITS:
  • Logo recognition on the welcome box
  • One (1) half-page flyer or brochure (provided by sponsor) will be included in the box
  • Logo or company name on one (1) branded item (selected by DMEC and offered on a first come, first served basis) in the box
  • Featured conference sponsor listing on the Conference Hub website**
  • Logo recognition on virtual conference materials

Note: The box may include additional items from DMEC and other sponsors.

Exclusive Featured Sponsor Add-Ons

NEW! Virtual Exhibit Profile Upgrade: $750

Enhance your sponsor profile on the Conference Hub for increased attendee engagement by upgrading to a full virtual exhibit profile.

BENEFITS:
  • Exhibitor profile on the Conference Hub which includes additional options for a sponsor video, booth lead generation giveaway, participation in DMEC Quest scavenger hunt, and text chat with attendees
  • Two (2) complimentary virtual conference registrations
  • Preconference and post-conference attendee mailing lists (opted-in attendees)
  • Opportunity to purchase exclusive exhibitor add-ons available only to exhibit profile participants

**The standard featured sponsor profile includes a branded banner, company description, staff contacts, website links, and PDF resource downloads. The purchase of two or more sponsorships includes a free virtual exhibit profile upgrade.

Secure Your Opportunity Today

To secure an exhibit booth or sponsorship, contact Mandy Dean at mdean@dmec.org or 800.789.3632, ext. 119.

Terms

All conference opportunities are limited to availability, and deadlines may apply. All conference sponsorships are subject to first right of refusal by the previous year’s participating sponsor. Upon refusal, the sponsorship will become publicly available. Conference payments are due in full within 30 days of signed contract and issue of invoice. Conference purchases are subject to the cancellation policy outlined in the DMEC Event Terms of Participation.

Tax Treatment of Gifts and Sponsorships

In accordance with the Internal Revenue Service guidelines as stated in IRS Publications 557, revised 7/2001; gifts, sponsorships or other contributions to DMEC as a 501c (6) organization are not deductible as charitable contributions on the donor/sponsor’s federal income tax return. However, they may be deductible as trade or business expenses if ordinary and necessary in the conduct of the taxpayer’s business. Consult your tax advisor for clarification.