Sponsorship
SMPS HRC 2026 Sponsorship Packages
The 2026 SMPS Heartland Conference (HRC) provides excellent exposure and wonderful opportunities for sponsors to network and grow their business with an impressive group of AEC marketers and business developers.
Become a sponsor today to increase your brand visibility with exposure to over 900 professionals across the nation representing 350+ organizations in the Heartland Region, develop deeper relationships with potential clients and partners, and cement your firm as a leader in the industry!
Your support will help us continue to elevate the level of education offerings, increase our membership, and heighten the awareness of SMPS as the premier AEC marketing organization in our region.
To become a sponsor, submit the online form, your payment, and your logo.
NOTE: Full payment must be received before promotion and logo placement can be started.
Click here to download the Sponsorship Opportunities packet.
Grand Deco Sponsor
(sold out!)
$7,500
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Programs and Registration
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Three conference registrations
- Speaking Opportunity: Sponsor will have four minutes to speak during the Pinnacle Awards Luncheon on Thursday, October 1 and may include video if AV capabilities allow.
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Promotion and Advertising Before Event
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Company logo and link on conference website
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Social media mentions from SMPS HRC account
- Attendee List: Sponsor will receive a pre-show attendee mailing list three weeks before the conference (September 9, 2026) and a final list one day after (October 5, 2026). This list will include the attendees' name, company, title, and email address.
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Visibility and Recognition During Event
- Sponsor will receive first choice of one 8x10 exhibitor booth space with power
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Advertisement in program
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Company logo included on name tag lanyards
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Company logo on looping PowerPoint presentation during lunch and breaks
- Sponsor will be allowed to host a happy hour on Thursday, October 1 (this will not be part of the official HRC schedule)
Marquee Sponsor
(sold out!)
$5,000
- Programs and Registration
- Two (2) conference registrations
- Promotion and Advertising Before Event
- Company logo and link on conference website
- Social media mentions from SMPS HRC account
- Ability to obtain pre-show attendee mailing list
- Visibility and Recognition During Event
- One tabletop booth space (can be gifted to an XBE of your choosing)
- Advertisement in program
- Company logo included on name tag lanyards
- Company logo on looping PowerPoint presentation during lunch and breaks
Skyline Sponsor
(3 of 3 available)
$3,500
- Programs and Registration
- One (1) conference registration
- Promotion and Advertising Before Event
- Company logo and link on conference website
- Social media mentions from SMPS HRC account
- Visibility and Recognition During Event
- Entered in a drawing to receive one (1) tabletop booth space (can be gifted to an XBE of your choosing)
- Advertisement in program
- Company logo on looping PowerPoint presentation during lunch and breaks
Great Gatsby: Thursday Night Event Sponsor
(sold out!)
$2,500
- Programs and Registration
- One (1) conference registration
- Promotion and Advertising Before Event
- Company logo and link on conference website
- Social media mentions from SMPS HRC account
- Visibility and Recognition During Event
- "Sponsored By" credit at event, in event listings, and on event signage
- Ability to name the evening's signature cocktail/mocktail
Modernist Tech Sponsor
(1 of 1 available)
$2,500
- Programs and Registration
- One (1) conference registration
- Promotion and Advertising Before Event
- Company logo and link on conference website
- Social media mentions from SMPS HRC account
- Visibility and Recognition During Event
- Verbal recognition at keynotes
- Advertisement in program
- Company logo on looping PowerPoint presentation during lunch and breaks
Beacon Wifi Sponsor
(1 of 1 available)
$2,500
- Programs and Registration
- One (1) conference registration
- Promotion and Advertising Before Event
- Company logo and link on conference website
- Social media mentions from SMPS HRC account
- Visibility and Recognition During Event
- Name and logo whenever Wifi passcode is distributed
- Advertisement in program
- Company logo on looping PowerPoint presentation during lunch and breaks
- Option to create wifi password for the event
Pinnacle Awards Sponsor
$2,000
- Programs and Registration
- One (1) conference registration
- Two a la carte invitations to awards ceremony
- Promotion and Advertising Before Event
- Company logo and link on conference website
- Social media mentions from SMPS HRC account
- Visibility and Recognition During Event
- Brief firm introduction during ceremony
- Advertisement in program
- Company logo on looping PowerPoint presentation during lunch and breaks
Pink Champagne Wednesday Night Event Sponsor
(sold out!)
$1,500
- Programs and Registration
- One conference registration
- Visibility and Recognition Before Event
- Company logo and link on conference website
- Social media mentions from SMPS HRC account
- Visibility and Recognition During Event
- "Sponsored By" credit at event, in event listings, and on event signage
Visionary Sponsor
$500
- Promotion and Advertising Before Event
- Company logo and link on conference website
- Visibility and Recognition During Event
- Advertisement in program
- Company logo on looping PowerPoint presentation during lunch and breaks
Refreshment Break Sponsor
(5 of 5 available)
$1,500
- Promotion and Advertising Before Event
- Company logo and link on conference website
- Social media mentions from SMPS HRC account
- Visibility and Recognition During Event
- Name and logo on signage near station during break
Exhibition
Exhibitor
(7 of 14 available)
$2,000
- Promotion and Advertising Before Event
- One (1) conference registration
- Promotion and Advertising Before Event
- Company logo and link on conference website
- Social media mentions from SMPS HRC account
- Ability to obtain pre-show attendee mailing list
- Visibility and Recognition During Event
- One tabletop booth space
- Advertisement in program
- Company logo on looping PowerPoint presentation during lunch and breaks
