Sponsor Opportunities
Our flagship conference is where the best equity minds meet. It brings together academics, thought leaders, stock plan experts and policy makers from across the globe to explore best practice in equity compensation and work together to drive a vision for future employee share ownership.
Sponsors can access a wide range of promotional opportunities across educational and networking sessions and fantastic brand profile before, during and after the event.
Our Sponsorship Packages
Sponsor packages for companies of all sizes and budgets are available.
If you are interested in an opportunity that you do not see listed, please contact us — we welcome new suggestions and ideas on how to adapt our packages to more effectively meet your goals.
All prices quoted are plus UK VAT.
Choice of premium sponsor item:
- Wednesday Opening Reception & Evening Event on 19 April 2023
- Exclusive Sponsorship of the 2023 GEO Award Presentations and Dinner on 20 April 2023
- Post conference summary thought leadership brochure distributed to all GEO members and promoted to non-members via email and social media, session materials and recordings
Diamond level benefits:
- 20’ x 10’ exhibition booth with preferential placement
- Branded sail at event venue entrance
- Four complimentary Conference passes
- 15% registration discount for clients and contacts1
- Acknowledgement in Conference opening and closing remarks
- Ability to make two minutes of remarks during conference
- Full-page ad in GEO Awards Winner Book2
- Sponsor badge ribbons with sponsor level designation
Plus standard sponsor package benefits:
- One attendee bag insert
- Sponsor branding in Conference marketing emails, on the GEO website and on-site
- Company description in the Conference program guide2
- Company description on GEO website
- Pre-Conference registration list3
- Post-Conference attendee list3
- Use of our sponsor logo and email signature block
- Mobile App branding, including logo, rotating advert, company description and link to company designated URL
Choice of sponsor item:
- Badge lanyards
- Attendee bag
- Event schedule, presentation links, and session surveys are accessed via the app
- Opening Keynote Speaker
Sapphire level benefits:
- Two complimentary Conference passes
- 15% registration discount for clients and contacts1
- Full-page ad in GEO Awards Winner Book2
- Sponsor badge ribbons with sponsor level designation
Plus standard sponsor package benefits:
- 10’ x 10’ exhibition booth with preferential placement
- One attendee bag insert
- Sponsor branding in Conference marketing emails, on the GEO website and on-site
- Company description in the Conference program guide2
- Company description on GEO website
- Pre-Conference registration list3
- Post-Conference attendee list3
- Use of our sponsor logo and email signature block
- Mobile App branding, including logo, rotating advert, company description and link to company designated URL
Choice of sponsor item:
- Closing Keynote Speaker and Lunch
- Thursday Keynote Speaker
- Thursday Lunch
- Vinyl branded tops of high bistro tables in exhibit hall
- Issuer Council and Luncheon Sessions
Emerald level benefits:
- Two complimentary Conference passes
- 15% registration discount for clients and contacts1
- Sponsor badge ribbons with sponsor level designation
Plus standard sponsor package benefits:
- 10’ x 10’ exhibition booth with preferential placement
- One attendee bag insert
- Sponsor branding in Conference marketing emails, on the GEO website and on-site
- Company description in the Conference program guide2
- Company description on GEO website
- Pre-Conference registration list3
- Post-Conference attendee list3
- Use of our sponsor logo and email signature block
- Mobile App branding, including logo, rotating advert, company description and link to company designated URL
Choice of sponsor items:
- GEO Conference registration desk
- Conference networking break: Choice of morning or afternoon break on Thursday, or morning break on Friday
- Shirts for GEO Team
- Conference flowers
Ruby level benefits:
- Two complimentary Conference passes
- 15% registration discount for clients and contacts1
- Sponsor badge ribbons with sponsor level designation
Plus standard sponsor package benefits:
- 10’ x 10’ exhibition booth with preferential placement
- One attendee bag insert
- Sponsor branding in Conference marketing emails, on the GEO website and on-site
- Company description in the Conference program guide2
- Company description on GEO website
- Pre-Conference registration list3
- Post-Conference attendee list3
- Use of our sponsor logo and email signature block
- Mobile App branding, including logo, rotating advert, company description and link to company designated URL
Ability to insert item in Attendee Bag. Suggested items include:
- Highlighters
- Pens
- Luggage tags
- Notebook pads
- Water bottles
- Mobile chargers
- To-go hot drink mugs
- Marketing flyers
All expenses associated with insert item to be incurred by sponsor. Item must be pre-approved by GEO.
Additional benefits:
- 10’ x 10’ exhibition booth with preferential placement
- Two complimentary Conference passes
- Sponsor badge ribbons with sponsor level designation
Plus standard sponsor package benefits:
- Sponsor branding in Conference marketing emails, on the GEO website and on-site
- Company description in the Conference program guide2
- Company description on GEO website
- Pre-Conference registration list3
- Post-Conference attendee list3
- Use of our sponsor logo and email signature block
- Mobile App branding, including logo, rotating advert, company description and link to company designated URL
Benefits:
- 10’ x 10’ exhibition booth with preferential placement
- Two complimentary Conference passes
- Sponsor badge ribbons with sponsor level designation
- Company description in the Conference program guide2
- Pre-Conference registration list3
- Post-Conference attendee list3
- Mobile App branding, including logo, company description and link to company designated URL
- Use of our exhibitor graphic and email signature image
Upgrades:
- 150-word company description on GEO website - $350
Full Page Ad in GEO Awards Winner Book2
$1,850
Rotating Ad in Mobile App
$2,500
App Push Notifications
Send an alert or update to attendees and fellow exhibitors/sponsors with a custom push notification. Attendees receive messages as long as they have the application on their device.
$500 per notification
Attendee Bag Insert
$3,500
Outreach Email to GEO Membership
Distributed by GEO
Limited to 6 opportunities
Conference Sponsor $3,950
Non-sponsor $4,950
EICC External Branded Sail
PVC material, H 6980mm x W 990mm
Limited opportunities
$4,950
Branded Pillar Wraps:
Outdoor External EICC
H 3000mm x W 2350mm
Limited opportunities
$3,950
In EICC GEO Registration Foyer
Limited opportunities
$2,950
In EICC GEO Plenary Foyer
Limited opportunities
$1,950
Premium GEO Awards table reservation with Prosecco toast
Available to Ruby sponsors and above only
Early Discount $3,500
Regular Rate $4,000
Video Commercial (Sessions)
Record a short 30-second video commercial to be played at the start of a selected session.
Limited to ten opportunities at the start of selected breakout sessions
$2,500
All expenses associated with the video to be incurred by sponsor. Video must be pre-approved by GEO.
Sponsored Tech Demo Sessions – Private Space
Show off your solution and demonstrate your products in a private area during lunch on Thursday. GEO will provide A/V and WiFi, as well as promote and announce your session.
Limited to two opportunities, sponsoring/exhibiting firms only
$10,000
Sponsored Roundtable Discussion Forums – Private Space
This is a unique opportunity to dive deep with attendees by sponsoring a 50-minute roundtable discussion centered on a topic that is critical to the employee ownership agenda. You may choose your own topic or work with GEO to craft one.
You are required to submit your facilitation ideas, questions and activities and what insights and knowledge the audience will gain as a direct result of participating in the roundtable or workshop.
A GEO content director will be assigned to partner with you on the design of your roundtable session.
Limited to three opportunities
$10,000
Thought Leadership Presentation – Main Stage*
A quick-fire presentation that is positioned in the event to allow for premium exposure and follow up. Session is 15 minutes in front of the entire audience and is conducted on the main stage of the Exhibit Hall. This Thought Leadership Session is intended to spark the interest of the group and create organic follow up conversations to solidify the message. This session is a great way to increase exposure without a full presentation.
Limited to four opportunities
*In the Exhibit Hall or other area at GEO’s discretion.
$15,000
General Session Chair Drop
Provide a special gift that GEO will place on attendees’ chairs at a Keynote
Limited to two opportunities
$5,000
All expenses associated with giveaway item to be incurred by sponsor. Item must be pre-approved by GEO.
Water Station Branding and Water Bottles
Display your brand at the conference water stations and provide reusable water bottles with your logo.
$15,000
All expenses associated with the water bottles to be incurred by sponsor. Item must be pre-approved by GEO.
Escalator Branding
Place your brand on each side of two high-traffic escalators during the event
$8,000
Branded Floor Stickers
Brand the floor stickers that lead attendees to their sessions and other activities
Limited to four opportunities
$POA
Mobile App Attendee Polling Question
Get attendee feedback with one poll question of your choice during the panel-event-sponsorship
$1,500
Award Categories
Align your brand with excellence in one of the 11 specific award categories. Includes handing over the award and photo with the winners, in-event mentions, website, mobile app and social media promotion.
$10,000 per category
After Party
Held directly after the dinner, attendees are invited to network with their industry peers, enjoy live entertainment and celebrate their achievements together. Includes visibility across email, social, website, signage and more.
$25,000
Welcome Drinks Reception
Welcome attendees in the stunning Undercroft. Your logo will be featured on signage, napkins and all awards promotional materials.
$15,000
Table Centrepieces
Your company will be a focal talking point for the whole evening. Your brand will feature on the tables’ stunning centrepieces.
$15,000
Entertainment
Associate your brand with the evening’s engaging and memorable entertainment and receive acknowledgement in all promotional materials.
$15,000
Transportation
Headrest cover branding on the transfer coaches to and from the awards venue. Option to brand water bottles for the return journey.
$10,000
Contact Us to Find the Perfect Opportunity
All sponsorship opportunities are first come, first served from the date payment is received.
Don’t delay, contact our team to align your brand with the leading global non-profit and secure the best opportunities for your business.
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