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Sponsorship Opportunities
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The Hospitality & Tourism Summit Chicago is the premier event for the hospitality, tourism, and events industries. It features a trade show, educational sessions, and new additions like the Roundtable Networking Luncheon and The Summit Awards. Join over 1,300 professionals that can help your business including meeting and event planners, social media influencers, concierges, media, wedding planners, hotel teams, and suppliers that attend to connect, learn, sell, and grow.
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The Summit is your launchpad for growth. It provides the tools, connections, leads, and knowledge to elevate your business, and your career.
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As a sponsor, you will get the chance to:
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Make 10x your investment within 12 months
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Position your business as an industry leader
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Fill your sales pipeline with quality prospects
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Learn industry trends and insights
Hundreds of influential professionals who can help grow your business attend our trade show every year. This is your opportunity to showcase your company and stand out from the competition. Sponsorship offers a powerful way to capture the attention of top prospects, strengthen relationships with current clients, and position your brand alongside industry leaders.
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Note: Sponsorships are available on a first-come, first-served basis with a right-of-first-refusal. Don’t miss your chance to secure your spot!
Sponsorships That Include A Trade Show Exhibition Package
Title Sponsorship - SOLD
$18,950
The most dominant way to position you and your brand as a leader in the industry and optimize industry awareness. The event will be referred to as the Hospitality & Tourism Summit Chicago brought to you by [your company name].
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Includes:
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Premium, double-booth exhibition space with location selected by your team. Includes black linens and a table sign for your business
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Your business is listed in the event program available on-site and online, and your contact information will be included in the directory on thesummitchicago.com
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Includes 8 tickets to the tradeshow and educational sessions (roundtable discussion luncheon tickets are extra)
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A principal from your team to welcome guests and show a 3-5 minute presentation or video at an educataional breakout session
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A full-page ad in the program
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Sponsored buyer program - Your business can invite up to 25 planners you have relationships with free of charge
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Video screen ad in rotation on the trade show floor
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Eblast to attendees the week prior to invite people directly to your booth or after to follow up
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Designated staff member to assist with load in plus scheduled load in time
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Additional, custom benefits available, including more space for activations
NEW!
Official Hotel Sponsorship - 1 Available
$7,500
Position your hotel as the premier property at the 2025 Hospitality & Tourism Summit with exclusive recognition as the "Official Hotel of the Summit." This sponsorship provides unparalleled visibility and promotional opportunities designed to drive room bookings and event sales, both short- and long-term.
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Exclusive Branding: Your hotel featured as the "Official Hotel of the 2025 Hospitality & Tourism Summit" across all event marketing materials, including emails, signage, and collateral.
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Booth & Event Recognition: Premium booth space with location selected by your team to maximize exposure, plus a table with black linens and a branded table sign..
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Your business is listed in the event program available on-site and online, and your contact information will be included in the directory on thesummitchicago.com
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Official Hotel Signage: Special “Official Hotel” designation with your logo on TVs on the trade show floor.
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Special Rate Promotion: Offer a special industry hotel rate for Summit attendees—simply provide the rate, and we’ll promote it to attendees and post it on HTSC.co.
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Direct Access to Planners: Event planner email blast to over 4,000 industry planners promoting your hotel.
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Exclusive Access & Tickets: Includes 8 tickets to the trade show and educational sessions, plus 15 additional tickets for your invited partner planners (roundtable discussion luncheon tickets are extra.)
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Hotel Room Usage: Provide up to 6-8 rooms for the night of the Summit and/or the night before for use by Ateema.
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Media & Influencer Access: Get first priority in hosting media or social media influencers covering the Summit.
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Recognition: Half-page ad in the event program and your business featured in both on-site and online marketing.
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​Logo on banners and signage at the event, all collateral materials, marketing and email
Position your hotel as a key player in the Summit experience—maximize visibility, create valuable connections with industry leaders, sell rooms, and build your sales funnel.
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"Bites, Brainstorms, and Business Building Roundtable Luncheon" Title Sponsor - 1 Available
$7,500
Gain dominant exposure at the Summit by aligning your brand with this exciting new addition!
This interactive luncheon features two 40-minute sessions of roundtable discussions, allowing attendees to engage with a variety of topics and audiences.
As the exclusive title sponsor, your business will be front and center during one of the Summit’s most dynamic sessions, attended by an estimated 300 key decision-makers, including meeting planners, event professionals, hotel personnel, social media influencers, and media representatives. Benefits include:
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Premium Positioning: The luncheon will be positioned as "Bites, Brainstorms, and Business Building Roundtable Luncheon sponsored by YOUR BUSINESS"
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​Includes premium table, black linen, and a table sign for your business at trade show
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Exclusive Welcome Opportunity: A company representative can give a 3-minute welcome to the audience, introducing your brand and its value.
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Premium Branding: Dominant visibility throughout the luncheon room with your company’s branding showcased.
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Exclusive Access & Tickets: Includes 4 tickets to the trade show and educational sessions,
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4 free luncheon tickets
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Recognition: Half-page ad in the event program and your business featured in both on-site and online marketing.
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Logo on banners, signage, and TVs at the event, collateral materials, marketing, and email
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​Your business is listed in the event program available on-site and online, and your contact information will be included in the directory on thesummitchicago.com
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Position your brand as a leader in this interactive, high-visibility session designed to drive meaningful connections and fill your sales funnel!
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"The Summit Awards" Title Sponsor
- 1 Available
$10,000
Gain prominent exposure at the Summit by aligning your brand with this exciting new addition! As the exclusive sponsor, your business will be positioned as "The Summit Awards, sponsored by YOUR BUSINESS." Your company will be front and center during the Summit's largest event, the tradeshow, attended by an estimated 1,300 key decision-makers, including meeting planners, event professionals, hotel personnel, social media influencers, and media representatives. Benefits include:
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Exclusive Welcome Opportunity: A company representative can give a 3-minute welcome to the audience to start the awards program.
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Premium Branding: High visibility throughout the trade show room with your company’s branding showcased.
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Includes premium table, black linen, and a table sign for your business
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Exclusive Access & Tickets: Includes 8 tickets to the trade show and educational sessions (luncheon tickets not included.)
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Exclusive Presentation Opportunity: Your company representative will be on stage when awards are presented to winners and have their picture taken with them, along with an Ateema representative and the specific award sponsors, every half hour during the trade show. Your representative may present specific awards for any unsponsored award categories.
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Recognition: Full page ad in the event program and your business featured in both on-site and online marketing.
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Social Media Exposure: your company name will be included with social media posts announcing the nominees on Facebook, Linkedin, and Instagram in early March and then again to announce the winners on April 15th.
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Press Release Inclusion: your company name will be included in press releases about nominees and winners.
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Logo on banners and signage at the event, all collateral materials, marketing and email
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​Your business is listed in the event program available on-site and online, and your contact information will be included in the directory on thesummitchicago.com
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Position your brand as a leader in this interactive, high-visibility event designed to drive meaningful connections and fill your sales funnel!
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Wayfinding & Signage Sponsorship - 1 Available
$6,950
Get tremendous exposure at the Summit by putting your business in front of everyone. Your logo will be highlighted on all wayfinding signage as well as the registration system. Benefits Include:
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Exclusive Branding: Your logo is prominently displayed on all wayfinding signage and the registration system.
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Program Recognition: Half-page ad in the event program and your business listed both on-site and online, as well as on HTSC.co.
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Includes premium table, black linen, and a table sign for your business
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Exclusive Access & Tickets: Includes 4 tickets to the trade show and educational sessions (luncheon tickets not included.)
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Online Exposure: Your logo featured on thesummitchicago.com and all event-related marketing materials.
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Recognition: Full page ad in the event program and your business featured in both on-site and online marketing.
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Logo on banners and signage at the event, all collateral materials, marketing and email
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​Your business is listed in the event program available on-site and online, and your contact information will be included in the directory on thesummitchicago.com
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Position your brand for maximum visibility and impact at the Summit, ensuring your business is front and center for key decision-makers!
Step & Repeat Sponsorship - 1 Available
$6,950
Elevate your brand in the hospitality industry with a prominent presence. This sponsorship package positions your company as an active player in the tourism industry by dominating social media posts for the day.
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Includes premium table, black linen, and a table sign for your business
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Your logo on the backdrop with the Summit logo to elevate your brand
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Logo on banners and signage at the event, all collateral materials, marketing and email
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Your business is listed in the event program available on-site and online, and listed on thesummitchicago.com
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Includes 8 tickets to the trade show and educational sessions (luncheon tickets not included.)
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Assistance with your load in plus scheduled load in time. Limited availability.
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Recognition: half-page ad in the event program and your business featured in both on-site and online marketing.
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​Your business is listed in the event program available on-site and online, and your contact information will be included in the directory on thesummitchicago.com
Lanyard Sponsorship - 1 Available
$8,995
Ensure that your business stays top-of-mind at the show. Your logo is featured prominently on the lanyards. Each attendee will receive this item during registration and will be required to wear it throughout the duration of the Trade Show.
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Includes premium table, black linen, and a table sign for your business
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Logo on banners and signage at the event, all collateral materials, marketing and email
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Your business is listed in the event program available on-site and online, and listed on thesummitchicago.com
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Dominant logo exposure on lanyard
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Includes 8 tickets to the trade show and educational sessions (luncheon tickets not included.)
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Assistance with your load in plus scheduled load in time. Limited availability.
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Recognition: half-page ad in the event program and your business featured in both on-site and online marketing.
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​Your business is listed in the event program available on-site and online, and your contact information will be included in the directory on thesummitchicago.com
Bag Sponsorship - 1 Available
$7,250
Ensure that your brand stays top-of-mind at the show. You provide the exclusive, official bag for The Summit. Each attendee can receive your bag during registration. Bag design to be mutually agreed upon.
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Includes premium table, black linen, and a table sign for your business
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Sponsored buyer program - Your business can invite 20 planners you have relationships with free of charge, but with you positioned as their sponsor
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Includes 8 tickets to the tradeshow and educational sessions (luncheon tickets not included)
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Assistance with your load-in plus scheduled load-in time. Limited availability.
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Sponsor to provide 1,200 bags for all attendees at the Summit, Ateema to handle distribution
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Recognition: half-page ad in the event program and your business featured in both on-site and online marketing.
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Logo on banners and signage at the event, all collateral materials, marketing and email
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​Your business is listed in the event program available on-site and online, and your contact information will be included in the directory on thesummitchicago.com
Custom Booth Activation Sponsorship
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Includes:
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Largest booth footprints available, select your own booth location
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Two, six-foot table with black linens and a table sign for your business
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Ateema team will work with you to build activation including A/V, furniture and decor
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Ad in rotation on show floor video screens
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Designated staff member to assist with load in plus scheduled load in time.
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Logo on banners and signage at the event, all collateral materials, marketing and email
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Includes 8 tickets to the tradeshow and educational sessions (luncheon tickets not included)
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Recognition: full-page ad in the event program and your business featured in both on-site and online marketing.
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Logo on banners and signage at the event, all collateral materials, marketing and email
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​Your business is listed in the event program available on-site and online, and your contact information will be included in the directory on thesummitchicago.com
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Additional, custom benefits are available, including more space for activations
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Contact Sales@Ateema.com to craft your custom sponsorship
Additional Sponsorships
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"The Summit Awards" Category Sponsor
- 12 Available
Pricing Varies Per Category
Gain prominent exposure at the Summit by aligning your brand with this exciting new addition! As the exclusive sponsor of a specific award, your business will be positioned as "The Summit CATEGORY Award, sponsored by YOUR BUSINESS." Your company will be front and center during the Summit's largest event, the tradeshow, attended by an estimated 1,400 key decision-makers, including meeting planners, event professionals, hotel personnel, social media influencers, and media representatives. Benefits include:
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Exclusive Presentation Opportunity: Your company representative will present your category award to the winner and have a picture taken with them, along with an Ateema representative and the overall awards sponsor, every half hour during the trade show.
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Brand Recognition: Your brand is mentioned or shown whenever the specific category award is announced or displayed.
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Social Media Exposure: your company name will be included with social media posts announcing the nominees on Facebook, Linkedin, and Instagram in early March and then again to announce the winners on April 15th.
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Press Release Inclusion: your company name will be included in press releases about nominees and winners.
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Online Exposure: Your logo is featured on thesummitchicago.com on the Awards page.
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Exclusive Access & Tickets: Includes 2 tickets to the trade show and educational sessions (luncheon tickets not included.)
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Your business is listed in the event program available on-site and online, and your contact information will be included in the directory on thesummitchicago.com
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Contact Sales@Ateema.com to find your category
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Categories include:
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The Summit Concierge Award
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The Summit Nightlife Award
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The Summit Attractions Award
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The Summit Hotel Award
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The Summit Venue Award
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The Summit Event Services Award
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The Summit Destination Marketing Organizations & Associations Award
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The Summit Industry Distributors & Services Award
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The Summit Restaurant Award
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The Summit Meeting & Event Planner Award
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The Summit Social Media Influencers & Creators Award
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The Summit Shopping Award
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Position your brand as a supporter and leader in an awards category that is critical to your business to build goodwill and attract new opportunities! First come, first served!
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Contact Sales@Ateema.com to find your category!
Recharging Station Sponsorship
$5,950
Recharging Station brought to you by YOUR BUSINESS.” The station will include:
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Coffee, water and phone charging apparatus
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Furniture for people to relax
Includes premium table, black linen, and a table sign for your business
Logo on banners and signage at the event, all collateral materials, marketing and email
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Includes 6 tickets to the trade show and educational sessions (luncheon tickets not included.)
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Assistance with your load-in plus scheduled load-in time. Limited availability.
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Recognition: half-page ad in the event program and your business featured in both on-site and online marketing.
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​Your business is listed in the event program available on-site and online, and your contact information will be included in the directory on thesummitchicago.com
