Support for NESEA, targeted exposure for you
An array of traditional BE sponsorship opportunities and their benefits are listed below. But we’re flexible. What do you have in mind? Whether your budget is $50,000 or $1,000, NESEA will work with you to create a package that gives you the best possible exposure in exchange for your support. See current and recent sponsors
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BE sponsorship opportunities
Conference
Trade show
Zero Net Energy Building Award
Promotional opportunities
Benefits of sponsorship
Title conference sponsor $50,000
In addition to the opportunity to exhibit product and interact with attendees, title sponsorship offers featured billing—the highest level of visibility in conference promotional literature, press materials, and on-site.
Exclusive visibility:
- A representative will be invited to speak for 5 to10 minutes during the opening plenary session
- A representative will be invited to all BuildingEnergy press conferences or meetings with the media, if any
- A representative will be invited to be an active planning committee member and play the role of session and/or track chair where appropriate
On-site visibility:
- A billboard-size ad on the vertical space of the stair risers between the first and second floor in the area where the conference sessions are held. You supply the artwork. Installation is by the conference center staff. A $12,500 value.
- Logo/identification on conference signage
- One-page insert in the conference packet
Exhibit space: 20′ x 20′ exhibit space in a high-visibility area ($9,200 value)
Registrations: 15 conference registrations ($8,625 value)
Promotional collateral:
- Logo/identification on the save-the-date postcard (60,000 impressions)
- Logo/identification in the invitation to attend, a 4-color, 18-page booklet (50,000 mailed)
- Logo/identification in the on-site program
- Full-page 4-color ad on the back cover of the on-site program (3,000 printed)
Web:
- Logo/identification on navigation bar of every page
- Logo/identification on the sponsor appreciation page with two paragraph description and hot link
Press: One-page insert in the press kit and listing in conference news releases
Platinum level sponsor $25,000
In addition to the opportunity to exhibit product and interact with attendees, platinum sponsorship offers excellent visibility in conference promotional literature, press materials, and on-site.
On-site visibility:
- A billboard-size ad on the vertical space of the stair risers between the first and second floor in the area where the conference sessions are held. You supply the artwork. Installation is by the conference center staff (a $12,500 value).
- Logo/identification on conference signage
- One-page insert in the conference packet
Exhibit space: 20′ x 20′ exhibit space in a high-visibility area ($9,200 value)
Registrations: 5 conference registrations ($2,875 value)
Promotional collateral:
- Logo/identification on the save-the-date postcard (60,000 impressions)
- Logo/identification in the on-site program
- Two-thirds-page 4-color ad on the back cover of the on-site program (3,000 printed)
Web: Logo/identification on the sponsor appreciation page with 75-word description and hot link
Press: One-page insert in the press kit and listing in conference news releases
Gold level sponsor $15,000
This level of commitment offers high visibility on-site, plus enhanced opportunities to interact with the attendees and display product. This menu can be customized.
On-site visibility:
- Logo/identification in on-site conference signage
- Logo/identification on all conference notepads or all pens used during the conference; these are made available to all conference attendees in all workshops and sessions
- Sign for your booth identifying you as the conference sponsor
- 3′h x 5′w banner
- Logo/identification on conference signage
- One-page insert in the conference packet
Exhibit space: 10′ x 20′ exhibit space in a high-visibility area ($4,600 value)
Registrations: 3 conference registrations and unlimited exhibit staff ($1,935 value)
Promotional collateral:
- Logo/identification in the invitation to attend program (60,000 impressions)
- Logo/identification on the sponsor appreciation page in the on-site program
- One-third-page 4-color ad in the on-site program (3,000 printed)
Web: Logo/identification on the sponsor appreciation page with a 60-word description and hot link
Silver level sponsor $7,500
This exclusive sponsorship features signage on the trade show floor during lunch, plus opportunities to interact with attendees and display your product or service in a complimentary booth.
On-site visibility:
- On-site signage
- Lunchtime table tents with your name
- One-page insert in the conference packet
- One 3′h x 5′w banner
Exhibit space: 10′ x 10′ exhibit space in a high-visibility area ($2,300 value)
Registrations: 2 conference registrations ($1,290 value)
Promotional collateral:
- Logo/identification in the invitation to attend, a 4-color, 18-page booklet (60,000 impressions)
- Logo/identification on the sponsor appreciation page in the on-site program
- One-third-page 4-color ad in the on-site program (3,000 printed)
Web: Logo/identification on sponsor appreciation page with a 50-word description and hot link
Bronze level track sponsor $7,500
Excellent on-site visibility, with your company name connected to a particular conference topic or activity, in addition to opportunities to display product and interact with attendees.
On-site visibility:
- Logo/identification on signage of your chosen track or activity in the pre-function space with 15-word description (track names subject to change)
- 3′h x 5′w banner
- Logo/identification on conference signage
Exhibit space: 10′ x 10′ exhibit space in a high visibility area ($2,300 value)
Registrations: 2 conference registrations and unlimited exhibit staff ($1,290 value)
Promotional collateral:
- Logo/identification in the invitation to attend, a 4-color, 18-page booklet (50,000 mailed), if your contract is signed by December 1
- Logo/identification on the sponsor appreciation page in the on-site program where the track is described
- One-third-page 4-color ad in the on-site program (3,000 printed)
Web: Logo/identification on the sponsor appreciation page with a 30-word description and hot link
Silver level public forum sponsor $7,500
High on-site visibility, with your company name connected to a particular conference activity. The public forum is a free event held Tuesday evening in the Seaport amphitheater. The year’s topic is determined in September. The specific benefits are the same as those of a bronze level track sponsorship.
Silver level NESEA Night sponsor $7,500
High on-site visibility with your company name connected to this popular Wednesday evening event, in addition to opportunities to interact with attendees. The benefits are the same as those for a bronze level track sponsorship.
Silver level trade show sponsor $7,500
High on-site visibility, with your company name connected to the Wednesday evening trade show reception, in addition to opportunities to interact with attendees.
On-site visibility:
- Logo/identification on signage in the pre-function space with 15-word description
- 3′h x 4′w banner
- Logo/identification on conference signage
Registrations: 2 conference registrations ($1,290 value)
Promotional collateral:
- Logo/identification in the invitation to attend, a 4-color, 18-page booklet (60,000 impressions)
- Logo/identification on the NESEA Night page in the on-site program (3,000 printed)
- Logo/identification on the sponsor appreciation page in the on-site program
Web: Logo/identification on the sponsor appreciation page with a 30-word description and hot link
Full-day workshop sponsor $3,000
Connect your name with a specific daylong workshop, as well as to the conference.
On-site visibility:
- Logo/identification on the signage for your chosen workshop
- Opportunity to be introduced or to introduce the workshop
- 3′h x 4′w banner
Registrations: 2 full-day workshop registrations ($590 value)
Promotional collateral:
- Logo/ identification in the invitation to attend, a 4-color, 18-page booklet (60,000 impressions)
- Logo/identification in the on-site program booklet, where the workshop is described
Web: Logo/identification on the sponsor appreciation page with a 25-word description and hot link
Half-day workshop sponsor $2,000
A great opportunity to connect your name with a specific half-day workshop, as well as to the conference.
On-site visibility:
- Logo/identification on the signage for your chosen workshop
- Opportunity to be introduced or to introduce the workshop
- 3′h x 4′w banner
Registrations: 2 half-day workshop registrations ($390 value)
Promotional collateral:
- Logo/ identification in the invitation to attend, a 4-color, 18-page booklet (60,000 impressions)
- Logo/identification in the on-site program booklet, where the workshop is described
Web: Logo/identification on the sponsor appreciation page with a 15-word description and hot link
Supporting sponsor $2,500
On-site visibility:
- Logo/identification on conference signage
- 3′h x 4′w banner
Registrations: 1 conference registration ($645 value)
Promotional collateral:
- Logo/identification in the invitation to attend, a 4-color, 18-page booklet (60,000 impressions)
- Logo/identification in the on-site program (3,000 printed)
- One-eighth-page 4-color ad in the on-site program
Web: Logo/identification on the sponsor appreciation page with a 25-word description and hot link
Supporting sponsor $1,500
- You name on our website with a hot link to your website
- Logo/identification in the invitation to attend, a 4-color, 18-page booklet (60,000 impressions)
- Name on the on-site conference program sponsor appreciation page
- 3′h x4′w banner prominently displayed in the conference pre-function space
Coffee break sponsor $1,000
- Signage on the trade show floor for the day
- Name on our website’s conference sponsor appreciation page
- Hot link to your website
Promotional sponsorships
Stair riser sponsor $12,500
Very high visibility on-site!
On-site visibility: A billboard-size ad on the vertical space of the stair risers between the second and third floor in the area where the conference sessions are held (cost of printing and installation is included). You supply the artwork; installation is by the conference center staff.
Exhibit space: 10′ x 10′ exhibit space in a high-visibility area ($2,300 value)
Registrations: 2 conference registrations and unlimited exhibit staff ($1,290 value)
Promotional collateral:
- Logo/identification in the invitation to attend, a 4-color, 18-page booklet (60,000 impressions)
- Logo/identification on the sponsor appreciation page in the on-site program (3,000 printed)
- One-third-page 4-color ad in the on-site program
Web: Logo/identification on our website’s sponsor appreciation page with a 30-word description and hot link.
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Hotel key card sponsor $7,500
This makes your company name and logo highly visible to every attendee at the Seaport Hotel.
On-site visibility: You provide your logo, and we will have it printed on the hotel key cards and delivered to the Seaport Hotel for distribution to guests (The graphic must also include the conference logo provided by NESEA)
Registrations: 2 conference registrations ($1,290 value)
Promotional collateral:
- Logo/identification in the invitation to attend, a 4-color, 18-page booklet (60,000 impressions)
- Logo/identification on the sponsor appreciation page in the on-site program (3,000 printed)
Web: Logo/identification on our website’s sponsor appreciation page with a 25-word description and hot link
Internet café sponsor $5,000
Achieve high visibility for the duration of the conference. The café is typically the most heavily used service at the conference, with computers in constant use.
On-site visibility:
- A two-sided 3′h x 5′w banner in the internet café
- Logo/identification placed on all computer screen savers (the graphic must include the conference logo provided by NESEA)
- Logo/identification on conference signage
Registrations: 2 conference registrations ($1,290 value)
Promotional collateral:
- Logo/identification in the invitation to attend, a 4-color, 18-page booklet (60,000 impressions)
- Logo/identification on the sponsor appreciation page in the on-site program (3,000 printed)
Web: Logo/identification on our website’s sponsor appreciation page with a 30-word description and hot link
Exclusive show-bag sponsor $3,500
Very high visibility on-site for the duration of the conference.
On-site visibility: You supply the bags with your sponsor graphics, and we will distribute them to the first 3,000 conference and trade show attendees (the graphic must include the conference logo provided by NESEA).
Promotional collateral:
- Logo/identification in the invitation to attend, a 4-color, 18-page booklet (60,000 impressions)
- Logo/identification on the sponsor appreciation page in the on-site program (3,000 printed)
Web: Logo/identification on our website’s sponsor appreciation page with a 25-word description and hot link
Exclusive lanyard sponsor $3,500
Thousands of your target customers will be wearing your company name around their necks. A simple and effective branding opportunity.
On-site visibility: Simply provide the lanyards to NESEA, and we’ll make sure every attendee receives one when they pick up their badge.
Exhibit space: 10′ x 10′ exhibit space in a high-visibility area ($2,300 value)
Registrations: 2 conference registrations and unlimited exhibit staff ($1,290 value)
Promotional collateral:
- Logo/identification in the invitation to attend, a 4-color, 18-page booklet (60,000 impressions)
- Logo/identification on the sponsor appreciation page in the on-site program (3,000 printed)
- One-third-page 4-color ad in the on-site program
Web: Logo/identification on our website’s sponsor appreciation page with a 25-word description and hot link.
