Connecting Procurement Communities

Sponsorship Opportunities

In Louisville, KY           Virtually

August 19 - 23         August 21 - 23

Sponsorship Opportunities

Contact:

Fred Kuhn, Chief Growth Officer
202-427-0007 or fkuhn@nigp.org

Through its sponsorships, NIGP offers a wealth of thought-leadership, speaking and product branding opportunities across the two formats: the in-person NIGP Forum in Louisville and the virtual component with live streaming from Louisville, pre-recorded content, and exclusive networking opportunities.

By investing in one or more of the following opportunities, suppliers in this market will increase their position, visibility, and brand with procurement officials from across the country and attract more visitors to their products and services.

NIGP Forum 2023 offers a much broader and larger way to connect with our community in the format in which THEY choose to engage with you. With NIGP Forum being one event, expanding into two different formats, suppliers can engage with an even larger audience of procurement officials than any previously held Forum. Forum 2023 is built to better position our supplier partners, establish deeper and more meaningful relationships with customers, generate strong leads which ultimately, leads to more sales.

Sponsorship Opportunities

Expected Attendance

~1,100
In Person in Louisville
~1,300
Joining Virtually
2,400+
Total Attendance
~1,100
In Person in Louisville
~1,300
Joining Virtually
2,400+
Total Attendance

PLENARY SPONSORSHIP - KEYNOTE (In-Person and Virtual)

Introduction of all five-keynote session delivered live and simulcast real-time to our virtual audience. A 3–5-minute video to run prior to each speaker (or equivalent podium time) for you to recognize the community, discuss your organization and introduce the upcoming speaker. Exhibit booth, registration, and branding opportunities included.

Benefits


  • Sponsor recognition as Plenary Sponsor for in-person and the virtual Forum event

  • Brand Exposure and high visibility speaking role. A 3–5-minute video or podium time for executive to introduce four (4) plenary speakers

  • Sponsor recognition on the NIGP.org Forum website

  • 10 x 10 booth space at Louisville Forum and virtual expo/resource center presence included

  • Two (2) all-access registration tickets for all sessions plus three (3) expo-hall booth registrations

Investment: $50,000 – SOLD

EXHIBITING AT FORUM

EDUCATIONAL TRACK SPONSORSHIP (In-Person and Virtual)

Be the EXCLUSIVE sponsor of NIGP sessions created under a themed track of educational breakout sessions in both in-person and virtual programming. Track sponsors provide opening comments and introduce speakers/panelists and help lead the Q&A portion of the session for five (5) 75-minute Educational Track sessions delivered live in Louisville AND delivered thru the virtual platform.

Benefits


  • Exclusive marketing and branding at each Educational Track session within topic area for both in-person and virtual formats

  • Offers highly visible brand and leadership position within all educational sessions within Track

  • Sponsor recognition at both in-person and virtual formats

  • Sponsor recognition on the NIGP.org Forum website

  • 10 x 10 booth space at Louisville Forum and virtual expo/resource center presence included

  • Two (2) all-access registration tickets for all sessions plus three (3) expo-hall booth registrations

EDUCATIONAL TRACK TOPICS:

  • Cornerstones of Procurement – SOLD
  • ConstructionSOLD
  • CooperativesSOLD
  • Technology ProcurementSOLD
  • Leadership

Investment: $35,000

VISUAL ILLUSTRATION - GRAPHIC RECORDING OF KEY LEARNING

Visual Illustrations capture big ideas to promote more effective communication and better collaboration to bring about real change. NIGP plans to have a graphic artist create sketches for each of our keynote sessions to capture the discussions, ideas, and key learnings.

Benefits


  • Be the exclusive sponsor of ALL sketches created.
  • Corporate Logo and brand positioning to be positioned on each board with high visibility placement in the conference hallway following the sessions for attendee review and provide feedback.
  • Following Forum, NIGP will publish these boards to all registrants as we promote the rich discussions and content covered during the event.
  • Sponsor recognition on the NIGP.org Forum website
  • 10 x 10 booth space at Louisville Forum and virtual expo/resource center presence included
  • Two (2) all-access registration tickets for all sessions plus three (3) expo-hall booth registrations.

Investment: $20,000

FORUM SOCIAL EVENT SPONSORSHIP

One slot Available

Brand domination with one of just five NIGP Forum Social Event sponsors. The event will be located right at the convention center next to the hotels so no travel will be involved which means heavy participation from the 1,200+ attendees expected to attend. Heavy corporate signage and executive presence offered. Louisville’s social event will be open to ALL attendees.

Benefits

  • One of just five social event sponsors at NIGP’s Forum
  • Exclusive branding at networking event
  • Marketing and branding as a conference sponsor in addition to the social event sponsor
  • Sponsor recognition on the NIGP.org Forum website
  • 10 x 10 booth space at Louisville Forum and virtual expo/resource center presence included
  • Two (2) all-access registration tickets for all educational sessions

Investment: $15,000

CASE-STUDY SPONSORSHIP

One Slot Available - 3 SOLD

Speaking opportunity! Do you have a case study you might like to highlight? Sponsor a case study and host your own educational breakout session at Forum in Louisville. This 75-minute session is for you to develop a session that informs, educates, and engages the attendees while exploring customer partnerships and highlighting solutions.

Benefits

  • Exclusive ownership of a breakout session to deliver your educational content
  • Marketing and branding as a conference sponsor
  • Sponsor recognition on the NIGP.org Forum website
  • Two (2) all-access registration tickets for all educational sessions

Investment $15,000

AWARDS LUNCHEON SPONSORSHIP AND CHAIR DROP

Two Slots Available

The ever-popular awards program is set for a luncheon this year and spans more than 2-hours of programming. Live streamed to all Forum attendees, each sponsor will receive branding and logo placement at reception, corporate and executive call out from the podium and a chair drop for all attendees.

Benefits


  • Sponsorship of the annual awards lunch
  • Marketing and branding as a awards sponsor and conference sponsor
  • Sponsor recognition on the NIGP.org Forum website
  • Two (2) all-access registration tickets for all sessions

Investment: $10,000

BREAK SPONSOR

Two Slots Available

 

Be one of our Break Sponsors helping to provide the much-appreciated coffee and continental breakfast each morning of the conference (Monday through Wednesday) and breaks through the day.

Benefits

  • Exclusive marketing and branding signage at all coffee and breakfast stations
  • Marketing and branding as a conference sponsor in addition to Break Sponsor
  • Sponsor recognition on the NIGP.org Forum website
  • Two (2) all-access registration tickets for all sessions

Investment: $5,000

WIFI SPONSOR

Two Slots Available

Named sponsor of the Wi-Fi offered to all guests at the Louisville Forum.

Benefits

  • Exclusive marketing and branding signage promoting this sponsorship
  • Marketing and branding as a conference sponsor
  • Sponsor recognition on the NIGP.org Forum website
  • Two (2) all-access registration tickets for all sessions

Investment: $5,000

FORUM NEWSLETTER ADVERTISING SPONSOR

Exclusive Opportunity

3-consecutive days of email messaging to be sent to all attendees with today’s Forum agenda and virtual log-in instructions with program information. Two exclusive ad positions offered, a top leaderboard position along with a middle-text, ad slot.

Benefits

  • Exclusive sponsor of this message sent to all registered Forum attendees
  • Marketing and branding as a conference sponsor
  • Sponsor recognition on the NIGP.org Forum website

Investment $5,000

PRE-FORUM WEBINAR

Schedule a webinar to run the week or two before Forum to get a jump start on connecting with Forum attendees. NIGP will promote your webinar to the larger NIGP membership base of 16,000 but will also send a special invitation to those Forum registrants signed up to attend.


Benefits

  • Spend an hour to communicate directly with the procurement community and Forum attendees. Design the message, determine the hour of content, and choose the speakers
  • Average 200-400 participants per Webinar
  • Drive Leads: Access to full attendee list with contact info
  • Customized pre-Webinar communications and post-Webinar survey

Investment $10,000

NEW PRESENTATION/DEMO SLOT ON EXHIBIT HALL FLOOR

If you’re looking for an economical speaking slot to get in front of procurement officials, perhaps this sponsorship level is perfect for you.  Across the 6-hours set aside for exhibit time, NIGP will offer time slots for our suppliers to present from our exhibit hall stage. Host your very own 30-minute presentation or demo to our attendee’s. Time slots available during show hours both Sunday and Monday. 


Benefits

  • 30-minute speaking time slot for you to present a demo or presentation.

Investment: $3,500 

BRAND BUILDING: NIGP FORUM SUPPLIER PARTNER (In-Person and Virtual)

Give a boost to your brand visibility with this brand extension program offering branding on-site with signage in Louisville and logo placement in the virtual platform. For just a little you can affirm your commitment to this community by becoming a NIGP Forum Supplier Partner.

Benefits

  • All Supplier Partners will receive brand recognition with logo prominently displayed on signage at both NIGP Louisville Forum and within the virtual platform.

Investment: $800

CUSTOM SPONSORSHIPS, CONFERENCE BRANDING AND SIGNAGE

Please contact Fred Kuhn, Chief Growth Officer to create a unique sponsorship level that fits your organizations unique goals and marketing objectives. Fred can be reached directly at fkuhn@nigp.org or via his cell at 202-427-0007

 

EXHIBIT INFORMATION

NIGP Forum in Louisville

  • Exhibit Booth: $29.00 sq ft. (10x10)

Exhibit sales are being coordinated by Spargo Inc. Please contact Exhibit Sales at: nigpexhibits@spargo.com or call 888-744-1449 or go to https://events.jspargo.com/NIGP23/Public/enter.aspx