Confereneces & Webinars
Compliance Conference
Exhibit and Sponsorship Opportunities
The 2025 Compliance Conference offers attendees timely education sessions, continuing education credit, and the chance to connect with peers, industry experts, and vendor partners in person. Expand your organization’s reach by getting back in front of attendees from across the United States.
To secure your sponsorship for the 2025 Compliance Conference, you can complete our online contract (a free DMEC account is required) or contact Jennifer Pike, jpike@dmec.org or 800.789.3632, ext. 121.
Attendee Spotlight
The DMEC Compliance Conference attracts over 500 professionals, representing 230+ companies from both the private and public sector and almost every state. 50% of attendees are decision-makers or influencers.
CONTENT SPONSORSHIP OPPORTUNITIES
Compliance Conference Partner Sponsorship: $12,000
Build brand awareness before, during, and after the conference as a Compliance Conference Sponsor. This package offers the largest number of inclusions and the highest level of recognition
PRECONFERENCE INCLUSIONS:
- Logo recognition on conference promotional emails
- Opportunity to select preferred booth location
- Discounted registration rate for employer clients
- One-time email invitation lists for sponsor-hosted event (restrictions apply)
ONSITE INCLUSIONS:
- Opportunity to develop content in partnership with DMEC for one educational session*
- Complimentary 10×10 exhibit space
- Upgrade to a 10×20 booth at a discounted rate
- Two (2) complimentary full conference registrations
- Two (2) complimentary exhibit-only registrations
- Recognition as co-host of the opening welcome reception
- Recognition on on-site materials, including signage, entrance units, and walk-in slides
POST-CONFERENCE INCLUSIONS:
- Post-conference mailing lists (includes full name, title, organization, and mailing address)
- Logo recognition in post-conference resource email to attendees
Hosted “Lunch & Learn” Session (Two Opportunities available): $6,000
Engage and network with attendees during your organization’s “Lunch & Learn” session. “Lunch & Learn” hosts will have a 30-minute slot during lunch to host a Q&A session with your organization’s experts on a trending industry topic.
INCLUSIONS:
- Opportunity to host one (1) 30-minute “Lunch & Learn” session (subject to DMEC program planning and policies)
- Opportunity to send one (1) targeted email invite to selected attendees (subject to DMEC privacy policies)
- Logo recognition on event signage and general session slides
Virtual Conference Sponsorship: $4,000
Provide thought leadership and build brand awareness as a sponsor of the one-day 2025 DMEC Virtual Compliance Conference.
INCLUSIONS:
- Opportunity to host one (1) 30-minute ”Lunch & Learn” session (subject to DMEC planning and policies)
- Discounted registration rate for employer clients
- Opportunity to link one (1) external lead generation resource (accessible through a lead generation form) in the “Resources” widget in the conference console
- Logo recognition on conference promotional and post-conference emails
- Recognition on the virtual presentation console
- Two (2) complimentary virtual conference registrations
- Post-conference list of registrants which includes full name, title, organization, and email address
DIGITAL SPONSORSHIPS
Conference Mobile App: SOLD
Attendees will have the opportunity to view event information from their smart phones and tablets via the conference mobile app. This convenient tool will offer the practical information attendees need to find their way around the conference, including the session agenda, exhibitor and attendee information, conference logistics, and other event activities. Attendees will be able to access their saved agendas and up-to-date information on session changes as well as complete session evaluations for continuing education credit.
INCLUSIONS:
- Splash page ad on the mobile app utilized by 99% of conference attendees
- Sponsor recognition in conference attendee reminders about mobile app download
- Logo recognition on event signage and walk-in slides
Compliance Quest Scavenger Hunt: $4,000
INCLUSIONS:
- Logo recognition on mobile app scavenger hunt module
- Logo recognition on event signage and walk-in slides
- One (1) complimentary full conference registration for an employer client of your organization
EVENT ENGAGEMENT SPONSORSHIPS
Keynote Speaker: $8,000
INCLUSIONS:
- Opportunity for a company representative to introduce the keynote speaker
- Opportunity to host a “speaker meet and greet” with attendees
- Logo recognition on event signage and walk-in slides
Happy Hour Sponsorship: $8,000
INCLUSIONS:
- Verbal recognition at the event
- Opportunity to host a “special beverage” station at the event
- Logo recognition on beverage napkins placed on beverage buffets
- Logo recognition on complimentary drink tickets handed out at door
- Logo recognition on event signage and walk-in slides
Breakfast & Morning Coffee Break Package (Full Week): SOLD
INCLUSIONS:
- Logo recognition on beverage napkins placed on beverage buffets
- Logo recognition on beverage cups
- Logo recognition on event signage and walk-in slides
Networking Lunch (Full Week): $6,000
Engage and network with attendees with this exclusive full-week lunch sponsorship.
INCLUSIONS:
- Opportunity to provide one (1) sponsored item in conference tote bags
- Logo recognition on beverage napkins placed on beverage buffets
- Logo recognition on event signage and walk-in slides
Afternoon Dessert & Networking Break Package (Full Week): SOLD
INCLUSIONS:
- Logo recognition on dessert napkins placed on dessert buffets
- Logo recognition on beverage cups
- Logo recognition on event signage and walk-in slides
Grand Prize Giveaway: $2,000
INCLUSIONS:
- Opportunity to introduce your organization during the closing general session prior to announcing winner
- Logo recognition on a giant check presented to winner
- Logo recognition on event signage and walk-in slides
Wellness Lounge: $8,500
INCLUSIONS:
- Opportunity to provide branded giveaways in the lounge (provided by sponsor)
- Opportunity to select one wellness activity, in partnership with DMEC, for the lounge (massage chairs, oxygen bar, mindfulness sessions, etc.)
- Logo recognition on lounge signage, lounge marketing, event signage, and walk-in slides
- One (1) complimentary full conference registration for an employer client of your organization
Build Your Own Package: (Two Opportunities available) $8,500
INCLUSIONS:
- Opportunity to create your own sponsorship opportunity in partnership with DMEC (subject to DMEC approval)
- Logo recognition on event signage and walk-in slides
- Two (2) complimentary full conference registrations for employer clients of your organization
BRANDING SPONSORSHIPS
Guest Room Key Cards: $8,000
Make an impression from the moment attendees check in. Guest room key cards are used multiple times a day, so you’ll be “in the pocket” of every attendee. Sponsorship cost includes two custom logo-designed key cards (replaces standard keys) for each attendee and distribution by hotel staff at check in.
Note: The sponsor will be responsible for design, based upon artwork specifications provided by DMEC.
INCLUSIONS:
- Co-branded logo recognition on key cards
- Logo recognition on event signage and walk-in slides
- One (1) complimentary full conference registration for an employer client of your organization
Conference Name Badges & Lanyards: $7,500 (Compliance Conference Only) | $14,000 (Compliance & Annual Conference Package)
INCLUSIONS:
- Co-branded logo recognition on name badge and name badge lanyard
- Logo recognition on event signage and walk-in slides
- One (1) complimentary full conference registration for an employer client of your organization
NEW! Portable Power Sponsorship: $7,500
Get noticed while attendees charge up for the day. The sponsorship includes a co-branded power bank in each attendee tote bag providing you with extended brand exposure while attendees charge their mobile devices.
INCLUSIONS:
- Co-branded power bank with your logo placed in each conference tote bag (designed and purchased by DMEC)
- Logo recognition on event signage and walk-in slides
NEW! Conference Selfie Station: $5,000
Your organization’s logo will be front and center on every selfie snapped and shared during the conference. The sponsorship includes your logo on a co-branded photo opportunity providing you with extended brand exposure throughout the conference.
INCLUSIONS:
- Co-branded photo opportunity including your organization’s logo
- Logo recognition on event signage and walk-in slides
NEW! Self-Care Station: $5,000
Attendees won’t forget your organization’s sponsorship of the conference Self-Care Station. The Self-Care Station will provide attendees with the opportunity to pick-up important self-care items throughout the conference. Maybe they forgot something or maybe they need a little afternoon pick me up. The Self-Care Station will be a popular spot!
INCLUSIONS:
- Co-branded sponsorship signage including your organization’s logo
- One co-branded item provided as an attendee take-away from the station (DMEC selected & purchased)
- Logo recognition on event signage and walk-in slides
Ribbon Wall: $4,500
INCLUSIONS:
- Logo recognition on ribbon wall header
- Customized ribbon available on the ribbon wall and at the sponsor booth (subject to DMEC approval)
- Logo recognition on event signage and walk-in slides
- One (1) complimentary full conference registration for an employer client of your organization
Corporate Social Responsibility Event: SOLD
Support the local community as the sponsor of a corporate social responsibility event. The event will be developed and managed by DMEC staff.
INCLUSIONS:
- Opportunity to provide a video message to all attendees explaining the importance of the event and your organization’s participation
- Logo recognition on event signage and walk-in slides
EXHIBIT SPACE
Single 10′ Deep x 10′ Wide Booth Package: $5,000
- 6′ skirted table, two (2) chairs, wastebasket, booth ID sign, and aisle cleaning
- Draped backwall and draped side rails
- One (1) complimentary full conference registration
- Two (2) complimentary exhibit only* registrations
- Post-conference mailing list (includes full name, title, company, and mailing address)
- Option to purchase up to four (4) additional exhibit only* badges
Double 10′ Deep x 20′ Wide Booth Package: $7,000
- 6′ skirted table, two (2) chairs, wastebasket, booth ID sign, and aisle cleaning
- Draped backwall and draped side rails
- Two (2) complimentary full conference registration
- Four (4) complimentary exhibit only* registrations
- Post-conference mailing list (includes full name, title, company, and mailing address)
- Option to purchase up to four (4) additional exhibit only* badges
*Exhibit only badges do not include session access, but they do include event and meal access.
First-Time Exhibitor Single 10′ Deep x 10′ Wide Booth Package: $3,200
INCLUSIONS:
- Single 10′ deep x 10′ wide booth
- 6′ skirted table, two (2) chairs, wastebasket, booth ID sign, and aisle cleaning
- Draped backwall and draped side rails
- One (1) complimentary full conference registration
- One (1) complimentary exhibit only registration
- Post-conference mailing list (includes full name, title, company, and mailing address)
Start-Up Organization Single 10′ Deep x 10′ Wide Booth Package: $2,500
Get in front of your target audience and build brand awareness of your new company with a start-up exhibit space in the DMEC Solutions Marketplace. To be eligible for the start-up exhibit space rate, companies must:
- Be three years or less from when your product/service was started
- Employ 50 or less individuals
INCLUSIONS:
- Single 10′ deep x 10′ wide booth
- 6′ skirted table, two (2) chairs, wastebasket, booth ID sign, and aisle cleaning
- Draped backwall and draped side rails
- One (1) complimentary full conference registration
- Post-conference mailing list (includes full name, title, company, and mailing address)
*Organizations are allowed to exhibit as a start-up organization for one (1) year only.
EXCLUSIVE EXHIBITOR ADD-ONS
Tote Bag Insert (three opportunities): $1,000
Push Notification (four opportunities): $750
Virtual Tote Bag Flyer: $400
Go paperless! Get your information in front of attendees using our Virtual Tote Bag within the DMEC Events Mobile App. One (1) full-page flyer (provided by purchaser) will be uploaded to the Virtual Tote Bag in the mobile app (deadlines apply).
Supporter ADD-ONS
Conference Attendee Listing: $1,000
Arrive at the conference prepared to engage with fellow conference attendees. Organizations that are not exhibitors or sponsors of the conference may purchase the conference attendee listing (names, titles, organizations) prior to arrival at the conference.
NOTE
Right of first refusal for the previous year’s sponsorships expired on Sept. 13, 2024. After this date, the sponsorship became publicly available to everyone.
Conference sponsorships, exhibit booth, and add-on payments are due in full within 30 days of signed contract and issue of invoice. All payments are subject to the payment due date & cancellation policy outlined in the DMEC exhibit & sponsor contract policy, rules, and regulations.
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.
