Conference Sponsorship & Advertising Guide

Would you like to:

• Reach an international group of decision-makers prominent in the field of leadership?
• Demonstrate your support for ethical and effective leadership?
• Join a community for all those with a specific interest in leadership?

Global Leadership: Portraits of the Past, Visions for the Future, the 10th annual ILA global conference, will convene over 700 leadership practitioners, professors, program directors, scholars, consultants, coaches, grantmakers, and students from every sector, myriad disciplines, and six continents.

This three-day conference will be your best opportunity to connect with an influential and diverse group of leaders and leadership professionals. A large majority of the ILA Conference participants are decision-makers in their companies, universities and organizations. Many are active in multiple sectors, simultaneously holding roles in educational, corporate, nonprofit, and community settings. ILA conference participants identify as: Professors & Scholars (29%), Directors & Staff of Leadership Programs (20%), Higher Education Administrators (12%), Consultants (10%), Students (10%), CEOs, Sr. Managers (10%), and Nonprofit and Government Leaders (9%).

   
Sponsorship Opportunities

Lifetime Achievement Award Sponsorship - 4 exclusive events available at $10,000 each

• Full-page advertisement and listing on conference agenda in the program book
• Prominent signage at event and recognition from the podium
• Three complimentary registrations and 10 Legacy Award Event tickets
• Permission to send one printed or one electronic communication to ILA contact list

Keynote Sponsorship – 3 exclusive events available at $10,000 each

• Full-page advertisement and listing on conference agenda in the program book
• Prominent signage at event
• Recognition from the podium
• Five complimentary registrations
• Permission to send one electronic or one print communication to ILA contact list

Reception Sponsorship – $5,000

• Prominent signage at event
• Half- page ad and listing on conference agenda in program book
• Two complimentary conference registrations

Author Book Signing Sponsorship – $5000

• Half page advertisement and listing on conference agenda in the program book
• Prominent signage at event
• Two exhibit tables at the Leadership Book Fair
• Additional conference registrations available at member rate

Member Interest Group Lunch Sponsorship  – 5 exclusive events available at $5000 each

• Half page advertisement and listing on conference agenda in the program book
• Two complimentary conference registrations
• Prominent Signage at the event

Refreshment Break Sponsorship – $3000

• Prominent signage at event
• One complimentary conference registration

Preconference Sponsorship – $2500

• Five free passes to preconference workshop
• Prominent signage at event gathering point

Other Promotional Opportunities

Conference Attendee Bag - $8000 Exclusive Opportunity
Attendees often keep their conference bags for years after the event. This is the perfect sponsorship opportunity to gain long-term visibility. Your logo will appear on one side, the ILA logo on the other.  PLEASE NOTE THIS OPPORTUNITY HAS BEEN TAKEN

Pens - $500 and you provide us with 1000 pens
Your pen, distributed in the attendee bags, will be used at and after the conference.

Advertising in the Conference Program

Your advertisement in the Conference Program is a great way to put information in the hands of participants. After the conference, the program is posted to the ILA Web site and reprinted on the conference CD Rom - two resources utilized long after the conference ends.

We are pleased to offer additional advertising options:

Advertiser-provided artwork format in an electronic file of a hi-res, pdf is preferred. EPS files are also fine, if you convert fonts to outlines prior to sending. Contact ILA concerning details and deadlines.

Additional Ways to Distribute Information

Insert in the registration bag - $600 per item
Distribute your brochure or give-away in the conference attendee bags.

Exhibiting in the Leadership Book Fair - $500 per standard five foot table

You may secure a table in the Leadership Book Fair. Tables can be staffed or un-staffed. All exhibitors who reserve an exhibit table will qualify for the member only prices when placing an advertisement in the conference program.
 

Confirm Your Sponsorship or Advertisement

Download Our Sponsorship Commitment Form (pdf) to confirm your sponsorship or advertisement.  Once received, we will send you a confirmation, a reminder of important deadlines, and an invoice. You can also proceed directly to our online payment site (www.peopleware.net/2866) and reserve your sponsorship or advertisement by submitting payment.   

Questions? Contact Shelly Wilsey at 1.301.405.8564 or swilsey@ila-net.org