Thought Leadership Sponsorships
Thought Leadership Sponsorship Options
Hundreds of influential professionals who can help grow your business attend The Summit every year. This is your opportunity to showcase your company and team, standing out from the competition. Thought leadership is a powerful way to capture the attention of top prospects, engage with current clients, and position yourself as an industry leader.
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Note: Thought leadership programs are available on a first-come, first-served basis. Secure your spot today!
Previous Speakers
Marilynn Gardner
Navy Pier
President & CEO
Michelle Mason
Association Forum
President & CEO
Michael Jacobson
Illinois Hotel & Lodging Assoc.
President & CEO
Erin Francis
Destination Analysts Research
President & CEO
Why Engage Your Company In A Thought Leadership Sponsorship?
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It feeds publicity and word of mouth about your business
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It fuels content creation and social media
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Position your business as an industry leader
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Builds credibility and trust for your brand and your participating thought leader
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It humanizes your brand
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It creates brand awareness and affinity
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It primes the audience to engage with your team at your booth
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It attracts prospects
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It appeals to future employees
Thought Leadership Sponsorship Packages
Browse our Thought Leadership Packages below! To learn more about a package, speak to one of our team members by clicking the button below.
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State of the Industry Panel Discussion
$8,995
Position you and your brand as a leader within the industry and optimize industry awareness, with this session, "sponsored by YOUR COMPANY." Benefits include:
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A principal from your team to welcome guests or show a 3-minute presentation or video
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Your brand is positioned as the sponsor for this main session which attracts over 300 attendees including hotel personnel, event planners, DMCs, social media influencers, and media representatives
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Your business highlighted in event invitations, programs, and website
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Your business highlighted on-site with signage at the educational session
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Ability to pass out materials at session
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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 ad or logo highlighted on video screen ads in rotation on the trade show floor
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Includes 6 tickets to all trade show and educational sessions (not including luncheon tickets)
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Logo on banners and signage at the event, all collateral materials, marketing, and email
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Designated staff member to assist with load-in plus scheduled load-in time
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Session listing will feature your company name on the website
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Opportunity to put your handouts on seats
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Branded slides for the session
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Database of those that register for session
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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 HTSC.co
Meeting & Event Planner Educational Session
$6,500
Position you and your brand as a leader within the industry and optimize industry awareness, with this session, "sponsored by YOUR COMPANY." Benefits include:
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A principal from your team to welcome guests or show a 3-minute presentation or video
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Your brand is positioned as the sponsor for this main session which attracts over 300 attendees including hotel personnel, event planners, DMCs, social media influencers, and media representatives
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Your business highlighted in event invitations, programs, and website
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Your business highlighted on-site with signage at the educational session
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Ability to pass out materials at session
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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 ad or logo highlighted on video screen ads in rotation on the trade show floor
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Includes 6 tickets to all trade show and educational sessions (not including luncheon tickets)
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Logo on banners and signage at the event, all collateral materials, marketing, and email
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Designated staff member to assist with load-in plus scheduled load-in time
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Session listing will feature your company name on the website
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Opportunity to put your handouts on seats
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Branded slides for the session
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Database of those that register for the session
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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 HTSC.co
Tourism Influencer Educational Session
$6,500
Position you and your brand as a leader within the industry and optimize industry awareness, with this session, "sponsored by YOUR COMPANY." Benefits include:
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A principal from your team to welcome guests or show a 3-minute presentation or video
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Your brand is positioned as the sponsor for this main session which attracts over 300 attendees including hotel personnel, event planners, DMCs, social media influencers, and media representatives
-
Your business highlighted in event invitations, programs, and website
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Your business highlighted on-site with signage at the educational session
-
Ability to pass out materials at session
-
Premium, double-booth exhibition space with location selected by your team. Includes black linens and a table sign for your business
-
Your ad or logo highlighted on video screen ads in rotation on the trade show floor
-
Includes 6 tickets to all trade show and educational sessions (not including luncheon tickets)
-
Logo on banners and signage at the event, all collateral materials, marketing, and email
-
Designated staff member to assist with load-in plus scheduled load-in time
-
Session listing will feature your company name on the website
-
Opportunity to put your handouts on seats
-
Branded slides for the session
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Database of those that register for session
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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 HTSC.co