WEST 2021 Sponsorship and Branding Opportunities
AFCEA and the U.S. Naval Institute have developed an enhanced sponsorship program for WEST 2021 that will offer maximum visibility to those who participate! What better way to make sure you stand out and increase your exposure than at this foremost event in which industry leaders can learn about military requirements and connect with decision makers and operators, where senior military and government officials can gain feedback from sea service warfighters, and where industry thought leaders will discuss and demonstrate sea service solutions? Sponsorship opportunities are offered at a several investment levels, ensuring your ability to participate.
Browse available options below, or jump to specific categories: Patron Packages, Individual Sponsorships, Advertising Opportunities, Branding Opportunities.
Step into the Spotlight at WEST 2021
We are excited to invite your organization to participate virtually at WEST 2021, and reach thousands of industry experts specializing in various technologies. Now more than ever, the government is seeking out the latest innovations being developed by the private sector. Don't miss out on sharing the best of what you have to offer!
Virtual supporting partners will be featured prominently during this event, and receive key benefits making this a great way to engage with your targeted audience even during times when conducting business face to face is limited. Don't miss this chance to generate relevant leads, launch new products, and build your brand awareness. Check out the available opportunity levels below.
UPDATE: All virtual offerings, other than the Small Business Level, are now SOLD OUT. To inquire on eligibility requirements for the Small Business Level or to be added to the notification list for WEST 2022, please contact westexhibits@spargoinc.com.
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Small Business
*Must qualify as a Small Business Member
10 Total
$1,000 |
Silver
SOLD OUT
Corporate Member/Donor: $8,000
Non-Member: $10,000 |
Gold
SOLD OUT
Corporate Member/Donor: $25,000
Non-Member: $27,000 |
Platinum
SOLD OUT
Corporate Member/Donor: $50,000 |
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PRE & POST EVENT - WEBSITE
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Company logo on event website
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Banner ad on event website
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Company logo featured in promotional emails
Deadlines apply.
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Company name featured in promotional emails
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Logo on the "Know Before You Participate" Email
Brand visibility in pre-event email.
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Company logo featured in social media campaign
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Website Retargeting (Impressions)
Reach the WEST virtual audience across the internet.
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Q&A with Your Expert
Your expert's key insights to be shared on WEST social media channels.
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VIRTUAL EVENT
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Registrations
Representatives from your company will have access to the full WEST virtual event.
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Supporting Partner Listing
Company profile page within the virtual WEST platform.
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Company Logo, Web Address, and Description
Increase your brand recognition; let other participants know who you are.
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Collateral
White papers, product sheets, brochures, etc. that feature your latest releases and insights.
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Product/Solution Categories
Help buyers find you by selecting the categories that best describe your products and services.
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Real Time Chat
Chat with fellow attendees within the virtual platform.
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Meeting Requests
Ability to request meetings with attendees.
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Video Chat
Ability to meet attendees via video chat during conference hours.
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Reporting/Analytics
Access to profile reporting/analytics within the virtual platform.
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Logo in Main Lobby of Virtual Event Platform
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Rotating Banner Ad in Virtual Event Platform
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THOUGHT LEADERSHIP
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Keynote Supporting Partner
Opportunity to provide pre-recorded 90 second introduction of one of the Keynote sessions. Logo will also appear on the main agenda by the Keynote session. You will also receive the attendee list of who watched the session – contact info provided only for those who opt in to share it.
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Panel Supporting Partner
Opportunity to provide pre-recorded 90 second introduction of one of the Panel sessions. Logo will also appear on the main agenda by the Panel session. You will also receive the attendee list of who watched the session – contact info provided only for those who opt in to share it.
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Corporate Commercial
60 second video played after sponsored Keynote/Panel.
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Industry Tech Talk
Pre-recorded 10-minute session on topic relevant to conference theme. Session and speaker will be listed on the main agenda and company will be provided list of attendees who watch their session – contact info provided for those who opt in to share it.
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Verbal recognition of Supporting Partnership in opening remarks of the virtual event
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Industry Tech - Talk On-Demand Sessions
Pre-recorded 10-minute session on topic relevant to conference theme. Session and speaker will be listed within the virtual platform in the On-Demand Tech Talk tab. They will not be listed on the main event agenda. You will be sent a report of who watched your session post-event. Contact info will be provided for those who opt in to share it.
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ADDITIONAL BENEFITS
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2021 Exhibit Space Rates Held for 2022
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Bonus Priority Points
Gain an advantage with picking out exhibit space for next year's WEST with additional priority points.
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Discount on additional 2021 Advertising Add-ons
Discounts on all other sponsorships and advertisements.
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Virtual Event Attendee List
Includes name, title and company and contact information for attendees who opt in to share their contact information.
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Supporting Partner Add-ons / A La Carte Options
Each opportunity below includes two registrations to the virtual event plus post-event attendee list with contact information for those who have opted in.
Virtual Platform Supporting Partner ($5,000 / SOLD OUT)
Your logo will appear on the event website and in the virtual platform main lobby in the platform. We will also provide recognition in the daily attendee emails. We can link your logo to your website and/or to your listing within the platform (if applicable).
Info Desk Supporting Partner ($5,000 / SOLD OUT)
Your logo will appear on the event website and on the Information Desk in the main lobby of the virtual event. Your logo will also appear on our information/FAQ tab within the platform. We can link your logo to your website and/or to your listing within the platform (if applicable).
Main Lobby Banner ($5,000 / SOLD OUT)
Your logo will appear on the event website as a branding sponsor and will appear on a banner in the main lobby of the virtual platform. We can link your logo to your website and/or to your listing within the platform (if applicable).
Main Lobby Video ($5,000 / SOLD OUT)
Your logo will appear on the event website as a branding sponsor and your logo will appear on the video screen in the main lobby and will link to a pre-recorded 2-3 minute corporate video that you provide.
Registration ($5,000 / SOLD OUT)
Your logo will appear on the attendee registration site and on every attendee confirmation email. Your logo will also appear on the event website. Company recognition will also be provided in one event promotional email (deadlines apply).
Know Before You Participate Email ($3,000 / SOLD OUT)
Your company logo will appear on the event website and we will include your logo and 2-3 sentence write-up about your company in the last email sent to attendees prior to the start of the event. Please be advised that our Platinum Supporting Partner logos will also appear in this email but we will list your logo and write-up first.
Industry Tech Talk: On-Demand Only ($2,000 / SOLD OUT)
Your logo will appear on the event website as a Thought Leadership Supporting Partner and your pre-recorded 10-minute session will be listed in the On-Demand Tech Talk sessions under Industry Thought Leadership and after the Silver level sponsor sessions. The link for on-demand sessions will be included in one of the daily emails sent to attendees. Please note these sessions will not be listed on the main agenda but we will promote them via attendee emails and in our daily administrative remarks.
Supporting Partner Listings ($2,000 / SOLD OUT)
Your logo will appear on the event website as a Supporting Partner. You will also have the opportunity to add a company profile to Supporting Partner listing page within the platform. Please note the order in which listings appear will be – Platinum, Gold, Silver and Small Business will appear by level and then in alpha order – followed by these Supporting Partner Listings in alpha order. These are listing pages and you are not expected to man them as booths. We do not anticipate large numbers of visitors. This is primarily an opportunity to have visibility in the event and be able to promote your companies’ capabilities to the WEST virtual event audience.
Post-Event Email with Survey/On-Demand Viewing Supporting Partner ($2,000 / SOLD OUT)
Opportunity to have your logo and 2-3 sentences about your company included in a sponsor highlight. Please note that is not an exclusive opportunity and other Supporting Partner logos will appear in the email.
Show Daily Supporting Partner – Email sent to attendees on Tuesday evening ($2,000 / SOLD OUT)
Opportunity to have your logo and 2-3 sentences about your company included in a sponsor highlight. Please note that is not an exclusive opportunity and other Supporting Partner logos will appear in the email.
To secure your Supporting Partner opportunity or add-on, please contact our sales team:
*Advertisements and supporting partner recognition does not imply any federal endorsement.
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