Sponsorship

Sponsoring during the four days of networking and learning at the Congress of Cities & Exposition will provide excellent brand visibility and demonstrate your company’s commitment to the nation’s cities and towns. Invest in the Congress of Cities and ensure your company/organization is top-of-mind with city leaders.

Sample Conference Sponsorship Benefits

 

    Digital Media 

    (Must be an NLC Corporate Partner to sponsor) 

    Wednesday, November 28-Saturday, December 1 
    $65,000 
    As the exclusive sponsor of digital media at the conference, your company will receive valuable screen time on three media outlets in the convention center, alongside program content, during all four days of the event. The digital marketing opportunities at the Boston Convention & Exhibition Center provide an unparalleled branding opportunity. Your company will be able to provide content for: a 2,000 sq. ft. video wall in the main lobby/entrance; a 3,000 sq. ft. outdoor media tower that is over 80 feet tall and visible for half a mile in many directions; and 33 LCD screens (50 x 60 inches each) throughout the venue. You will receive all the benefits of Cities CHAMPION sponsorship plus:

    • Dedicated time per hour on digital media throughout the convention center for the duration of the conference
    • Recognition of your sponsorship in the conference program

    Opening General Session

    Thursday, Nov. 29 
    $50,000 
    SOLD 

    Opening Reception (Exhibit Hall) 

    Thursday, Nov. 29 
    $50,000 
    The Opening Reception is a great way to make a first impression on conference attendees. Sponsor the reception in the Expo Hall and receive all the benefits of Cities CHAMPION sponsorship plus:

    • A minimum of two signs thanking your company placed at entrances
    • Special thanks for your support at the Opening General Session, Thursday, November 29 (the following morning)
    • Placement of literature during the event
    • Recognition of your reception sponsorship in the conference program guide in conjunction with the event listing 

    Delegate's Luncheon 

    Saturday, Dec.1 
    $50,000 
    The Delegates Luncheon is the only plated meal for all attendees. Sponsor the luncheon and receive all the benefits of Cities CHAMPION sponsorship plus: 

    • Priority seating at the luncheon
    • A sign thanking your company placed at entrance
    • Special thanks for your support at the start of the luncheon
    • Opportunity for introductory comments (5 minutes or less)
    • Placement of literature or give-away at each place setting/chair
    • Recognition of your luncheon sponsorship in the conference program guide in conjunction with the event listing 

    Cities CHAMPION 

    $40,000

    Receive all the benefits of Cities CHAMPION sponsorship. Your sponsorship will support all the conference events and programming and demonstrate your strong support for hundreds of municipalities that will be represented at the conference.