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Sponsor Opportunities

 

Why Sponsor?

WUI brings together dedicated professionals who have a vested interest in wildland fire response, safety, planning, education and mitigation. Being a sponsor at WUI provides a cost-effective way to connect with these individuals face-to-face. WUI is a one-of-a-kind event, convening key decision makers around these issues at one time and place. Sponsorship provides a way to effectively place your company in front of these professionals through event branding, thought leadership and business development opportunities.

Don't miss your opportunity to take advantage of the many ways that WUI can help you reach your customers! Email or call us, (703) 896-4830 with any questions.

 

Education Sponsorships

Opening General Session | $15,000 (SOLD)

Details: Three daily General Sessions typically attendee by approximately 300-400 fire chiefs, company officers, and other fire professionals, address timely and relevant topics impacting the fire and EMS sectors are available to be sponsored. Sponsor brands are prominently featured at the onsite session and promotional materials.

When: Tuesday, March 24

General Session Sponsorship includes:

  • IAFC host/moderator to provide Sponsor introduction
  • Up to 10 minutes to provide a state of the industry presentation to the general session audience.
  • Opportunity to provide flyer or promotional item for seat drop in general session. Item must be pre-approved and delivered to conference team by Monday, March 23.
  • Inclusion as a Sponsor in 1 attendee pre-conference email
  • Social Media promotion across IAFC platforms where applicable
  • Table at the entrance to the General Session room to display literature
  • Three (3) All Access registrations
  • Complimentary post-show WUI attendee mailing list
  • Sponsor logo recognition on event signage, website and mobile app at level of participation where applicable.

Exhibitor/Sponsor Deadlines

IAFC to Deliver:

  • Logo recognition at session
  • Sponsor Introduction at session
  • Seat drop or promotional item (if provided by sponsor by deadline)
  • 1 Pre-conference email sponsorship recognition and social media promotion where applicable
  • Table at entrance to the room (if literature provided by deadline)
  • Sponsor logo recognition on event signage, website, mobile app at level of participation where applicable.
  • Post show attendee list (includes contact name, title, company, mailing address, demographic info (rank))

Sponsor to provide:

  • Vector format Logo (ai, .eps or high res pdf)
  • Standard Logo (JPEG, PNG, TIF, or BMP file less than 25MB)
  • 10 minute industry presentation Speaker details (name, email, affiliation, and title)
  • Flyer or promotional items for seat drop in general session and table at entrance (optional)

Day 2 General Session | $10,000

Details: Three daily General Sessions typically attendee by approximately 300-400 fire chiefs, company officers, and other fire professionals, address timely and relevant topics impacting the fire and EMS sectors are available to be sponsored. Sponsor brands are prominently featured at the onsite session and promotional materials.

When: Wednesday, March 25

General Session Sponsorship includes:

  • IAFC host/moderator to provide Sponsor introduction
  • Up to 10 minutes to provide a state of the industry presentation to the general session audience.
  • Opportunity to provide flyer or promotional item for seat drop in general session. Item must be pre-approved and delivered to conference team by Monday, March 23.
  • Inclusion as a Sponsor in 1 attendee pre-conference email
  • Social Media promotion across IAFC platforms where applicable
  • Table at the entrance to the General Session room to display literature
  • Two (2) All Access registrations
  • Complimentary post-show WUI attendee mailing list
  • Sponsor logo recognition on event signage, website and mobile app at level of participation where applicable.

Exhibitor/Sponsor Deadlines

IAFC to Deliver:

  • Logo recognition at session
  • Sponsor Introduction at session
  • Seat drop of promotional item (if provided by sponsor by deadline)
  • 1 Pre-conference email sponsorship recognition and social media promotion where applicable
  • Table at entrance to the room (if literature provided by deadline)
  • Sponsor logo recognition on event signage, website, mobile app at level of participation where applicable.
  • Post show attendee list (includes contact name, title, company, mailing address, demographic info (rank))

Sponsor to provide:

  • Vector format Logo (ai, .eps or high res pdf)
  • Standard Logo (JPEG, PNG, TIF, or BMP file less than 25MB)
  • 10 minute industry presentation Speaker details (name, email, affiliation, and title)
  • Flyer or promotional items for seat drop in general session and table at entrance (optional)

Closing General Session | $10,000

Details: Three daily General Sessions typically attendee by approximately 300-400 fire chiefs, company officers, and other fire professionals, address timely and relevant topics impacting the fire and EMS sectors are available to be sponsored. Sponsor brands are prominently featured at the onsite session and promotional materials.

When: Thursday, March 26

General Session Sponsorship includes:

  • IAFC host/moderator to provide Sponsor introduction
  • Up to 10 minutes to provide a state of the industry presentation to the general session audience.
  • Opportunity to provide flyer or promotional item for seat drop in general session. Item must be pre-approved and delivered to conference team by Monday, March 23.
  • Inclusion as a Sponsor in 1 attendee pre-conference email
  • Social Media promotion across IAFC platforms where applicable
  • Table at the entrance to the General Session room to display literature
  • Two (2) All Access registrations
  • Complimentary post-show WUI attendee mailing list
  • Sponsor logo recognition on event signage, website and mobile app at level of participation where applicable.

Exhibitor/Sponsor Deadlines

IAFC to Deliver:

  • Logo recognition at session
  • Sponsor Introduction at session
  • Seat drop of promotional item (if provided by sponsor by deadline)
  • 1 Pre-conference email sponsorship recognition and social media promotion where applicable
  • Table at entrance to the room (if literature provided by deadline)
  • Sponsor logo recognition on event signage, website, mobile app at level of participation where applicable.
  • Post show attendee list (includes contact name, title, company, mailing address, demographic info (rank))

Sponsor to provide:

  • Vector format Logo (ai, .eps or high res pdf)
  • Standard Logo (JPEG, PNG, TIF, or BMP file less than 25MB)
  • 10 minute industry presentation Speaker details (name, email, affiliation, and title)
  • Flyer or promotional items for seat drop in general session and table at entrance (optional)

Industry Solution Sessions | $3,000

Details: Sponsors can reserve a meeting room to host a 60 minute session or event. The session can be invitation only or can be posted in the WUI Event Schedule.

  • Available Tuesday, March 24 (specific times to be determined closer to event)
  • Breakout Session or Private Event Sponsorship includes:
    • Designated meeting room for 60-minute session/event
    • Projector, screen and podium microphone provided, sponsor to provide laptop.
    • WUI Event Schedule listing (if requested)
    • Table at entrance of room to display literature
    • Complimentary post-show WUI attendee mailing list

Exhibitor/Sponsor Deadlines

IAFC to deliver:

  • Meeting Room
  • Projector, screen and podium microphone available, sponsor to provide laptop.
  • Post session on WUI Event Schedule (if requested)
  • Table at entrance to room to display literature
  • Post show attendee list (includes contact name, title, company, mailing address, demographic info (rank))

Sponsor to deliver:

  • Notification if session will be posted session in the WUI schedule.
  • If applicable, Presentation Details (Speaker name(s), email, affiliation, title and session title)
  • Literature for display (optional)
  • Vector format Logo (ai, .eps or high res pdf)
  • Standard Logo (JPEG, PNG, TIF, or BMP file less than 25MB)

Express Talk Demonstration | $1,500

Details: Opportunity for exhibitors to preview their products or solutions to attendees. These 10-minute demonstrations are meant to showcase your products and solutions. The Technology Track will be promoted as part of the overall program and will run concurrently with other breakout sessions. The meeting room will include LCD projector, screen and handheld microphone. There will be four 10 minute presenations with 5 minutes in-between to allow for transitions as needed. The session will be posted in the WUI Event Schedule.

Express Talk Sponsorship includes:
  • 10-minute product or solution demonstration
  • Meeting room with LCD projector, screen and handheld microphone
  • Session listing in WUI Event Schedule
  • Opportunity to place promotional item or flyers on table in back of room. (Shared with other sponsors for that time block)
  • Inclusion as a Sponsor in 1 attendee pre-conference email
  • Complimentary post-show WUI attendee mailing list

Exhibitor/Sponsor Deadlines

IAFC to deliver:

  • Meeting Room with standard AV
  • Session listing in WUI Event Schedule
  • Table in back of room to display literature
  • Post show attendee list (includes contact name, title, company, mailing address, demographic info (rank))

Sponsor to deliver:

  • Presentation Details (Speaker name(s), email, affiliation, title and session title)
  • Literature for display (optional)
  • Vector format Logo (ai, .eps or high res pdf)
  • Standard Logo (JPEG, PNG, TIF, or BMP file less than 25MB)

Branding Sponsorships

Premier Mobile App Sponsor | $5,500

Details: With no printed programs, the mobile app is the only place for attendees to find up-to-date information onsite! Position your company in front of attendees as they navigate the WUI Exhibit Hall, Conference and networking events using the WUI Mobile App by being the EXCLUSIVE Premier sponsor of the app.

The Mobile App Sponsorship includes:

  • "Sticky" Banner ad on WUI Mobile app homepage (The sticky banner only displays on the main screen and attaches to the edge of the menu on the bottom of the screen. It is always visible and remains stationary while scrolling on the main screen)
  • Rotating Banner Ad on 5 interior pages of app (Event Info, Sessions/Events, Exhibitor List, People, and Search)
  • Sponsor logo recognition as the Mobile app sponsor on attendee registration email
  • Sponsor logo recognition on event signage, website, mobile app at level of participation where applicable
  • Complimentary post-show WUI attendee mailing list

Exhibitor/Sponsor Deadlines

IAFC to deliver:

  • "Sticky" banner ad on WUI Mobile app homepage
  • Rotating banner ad on 5 interior pages of WUI Mobile app
  • Logo recognition on attendee registration email
  • Sponsor logo recognition on event signage, website, mobile app at level of participation where applicable.
  • Post show attendee list (includes contact name, title, company, mailing address, demographic info (rank))

Sponsor to provide:

  • Vector format Logo (ai, .eps or high res pdf)
  • Standard Logo (JPEG, PNG, TIF, or BMP file less than 25MB)
  • Mobile app Home Page "Sticky" Banner Ad (2 sizes required):
    • 2,048 pxs W x 200-500 pxs H
    • 1,536 pxs W x 150-400 pxs H
    • Formats: jpg or png
  • Mobile app Rotating Banner Ad on 5 interior pages (4 sizes required):
    • 7:1 aspect ratio, 1,080 pxs W x 152 pxs H
    • 11:1 aspect ratio, 2,048 pxs W x 180 pxs H
    • 9:1 aspect ratio, 1,920 pxs W x 225 pxs H
    • 13:1 aspect ratio, 1,920 pxs W x 152 pxs H
    • Formats: jpg or png
  • Links to sponsor specified URL

Left Hand Rotating Banner Ad (Visible on all Conference Web pages) | $3,500

Details: This rotating banner ad (1 of 3) is located on the left side of the all WUI Conference pages. It is availble to showcase your brand and drive attendees to your booth. Stay in front view of attendees before and after the WUI Conference as they access show information.

Banner Ad Sponsorship includes:

  • Banner ad on left hand side of WUI Conference pages (1 of 3 rotating)
  • Banner ad links to sponsor specified URL
  • Sponsor logo recognition on event signage, website, mobile app at level of participation where applicable.
  • Complimentary post-show WUI attendee mailing list

Exhibitor/Sponsor Deadlines

IAFC to deliver:

  • Banner Ad placement on left side of WUI web site(1 of 3)
  • Sponsor logo recognition on event signage, website, mobile app at level of participation where applicable.
  • Post show attendee list (includes contact name, title, company, mailing address, demographic info (rank))

Sponsor to provide:

  • Vector format Logo (ai, .eps or high res pdf)
  • Standard Logo (JPEG, PNG, TIF, or BMP file less than 25MB)
  • Ad Size: 400 pxs W x 400 pxs H
  • Format: JPG or PNG
  • URL link for ad to be directed to

Right Hand Rotating Banner Ad (Visible on Main Conference Web page) | $2,500

Details: This rotating banner ad (1 of 3) is located on the right side of the main WUI Conference landing page. It is available to showcase your brand and drive attendees to your booth. Stay in front view of attendees before and after the WUI Conference as they access show information.

Banner Ad Sponsorship includes:

  • Banner ad on right hand side of WUI Conference main landing page (1 of 3 rotating)
  • Banner ad links to sponsor specified URL
  • Sponsor logo recognition on event signage, website, mobile app at level of participation where applicable.
  • Complimentary post-show WUI attendee mailing list

Exhibitor/Sponsor Deadlines

IAFC to deliver:

  • Banner Ad placement on right side of WUI main Conference landing page (1 of 3)
  • Sponsor logo recognition on event signage, website, mobile app at level of participation where applicable.
  • Post show attendee list (includes contact name, title, company, mailing address, demographic info (rank))

Sponsor to provide:

  • Vector format Logo (ai, .eps or high res pdf)
  • Standard Logo (JPEG, PNG, TIF, or BMP file less than 25MB)
  • Ad Size: 320 pxs W x 1200 pxs H (vertical)
  • Format: JPG or PNG
  • URL link for ad to be directed to

Mobile App Banner - Interior Pages | $1,000

Details: This banner ad (1 of 3 per page) is located on the interior pages of the WUI Mobile App. It is available to showcase your brand and drive attendees to your booth. Stay in front view of attendees before and after the WUI Conference as they access show information.

Banner Ad Sponsorship includes:

  • Banner ad on one of the following mobile app pages. Sponsor must choose which page their banner will be displayed on.
    • Search Page
    • People Page
    • Exhibitor Listing Page
    • Conference Info Page
    • Sessions and Events Page
  • Banner ad links to sponsor specified URL
  • Sponsor logo recognition on event signage, website, mobile app at level of participation where applicable.
  • Complimentary post-show WUI attendee mailing list

Exhibitor/Sponsor Deadlines

IAFC to deliver:

  • Banner Ad placement on sponsor's choice of interior page on the WUI Mobile App
  • Sponsor logo recognition on event signage, website, mobile app at level of participation where applicable.
  • Post show attendee list (includes contact name, title, company, mailing address, demographic info (rank))

Sponsor to provide:

  • Vector format Logo (ai, .eps or high res pdf)
  • Standard Logo (JPEG, PNG, TIF, or BMP file less than 25MB)
  • Ad Specs (4 sizes required):
    • 7:1 aspect ratio, 1,080 pxs W x 152 pxs H
    • 11:1 aspect ratio, 2,048 pxs W x 180 pxs H
    • 9:1 aspect ratio, 1,920 pxs W x 225 pxs H
    • 13:1 aspect ratio, 1,920 pxs W x 152 pxs H
  • Format: JPG or PNG
  • URL link for ad to be directed to

Prospect Attendee Email Banner | $1,000

Details: Include your custom banner on one official WUI conference email sent to over 44,000 propsect attendees.

  • Dynamic ad above the WUI show banner at top of email
  • Art Deadline: 4 business days prior to send date
  • Size: 600 pxs W x 75 pxs H
  • Sponsor must upload graphic to sponsor portal at least 4 business days prior to email being sent.
  • Inlcudes Post show attendee list (includes contact name, title, company, mailing address, demographic info (rank))

Exhibitor/Sponsor Deadlines

Onsite Branding

Lanyards | $2,500

EXCLUSIVE: Lanyards are an incredibly high-visibility opportunity and an excellent way to stay in the forefront throughout the Conference. Your logo, alongside the IAFC logo will be imprinted on the lanyards given out to all of the attendees.

Exhibitor/Sponsor Deadlines

IAFC to deliver:

  • Lanyards with Sponsor logo
  • Post show attendee list (includes contact name, title, company, mailing address, demographic info (rank))

Sponsor to provide:

  • Vector format Logo (ai, .eps or high res pdf)
  • Standard Logo (JPEG, PNG, TIF, or BMP file less than 25MB)

Attendee Gift (conference bag, pens, etc.) | $1,500 + Cost of Item

Details: Attendee gifts are very popular with attendees and a incredibly high-visibility opportunity and an excellent way to stay in the forefront throughout the Conference. Your logo, alongside the IAFC logo will be imprinted on the item of your choice given out to all of the attendees.

Items to choose from:

  • Conference Bags
  • Pens
  • Reusable Water Bottle
  • Notepads

Exhibitor/Sponsor Deadlines

IAFC to deliver:

  • Post show attendee list (includes contact name, title, company, mailing address, demographic info (rank))
  • Ordering of item of sponsor's choice

Sponsor to deliver:

  • Vector format Logo (ai, .eps or high res pdf)
  • Standard Logo (JPEG, PNG, TIF, or BMP file less than 25MB)

If you have your own item that you would like to supply instead, please contact exhibits@iafc.org for special pricing

Networking Sponsorship

Welcome Reception | $15,000

Who doesn't love a great networking reception! IAFC will provide refreshments for approximately 300-400 attendees to network and visit with exhibitors on Tuesday, March 24. The food stations and bars will be located throughout the exhibit hall.

When: Tuesday, March 24

Welcome Reception Sponsorship includes:

  • Placement of hosted bar near your booth
  • Logo'd napkins and signature drink
  • Opportunity to place promotional item or flyers at bar
  • Sponsor logo recognition on event signage, website, mobile app at level of participation where applicable.
  • Complimentary post-show WUI attendee mailing list

Exhibitor/Sponsor Deadlines

IAFC to deliver:

  • Logoed napkins
  • Placement of bar near sponsor booth
  • Coordinate with caterer to provide a specialty drink for event
  • Sponsor logo recognition on event signage, website, mobile app at level of participation where applicable.
  • Post show attendee list (includes contact name, title, company, mailing address, demographic info (rank))
  • Placement of promo item or flyer at bar (if provided by sponsor by March 23)

Sponsor to provide:

  • Vector format Logo (ai, .eps or high res pdf)
  • Standard Logo (JPEG, PNG, TIF, or BMP file less than 25MB)
  • Flyer or promotional items for drop at bar (optional)

Lunch in the Exhibit Hall (Co-Sponsored)| $4,500

When: Wednesday, March 25

Exhibitor/Sponsor Deadlines

IAFC to deliver:

  • Sponsor logo recognition on event signage, website, mobile app at level of participation where applicable.
  • Post show attendee list (includes contact name, title, company, mailing address, demographic info (rank))

Sponsor to provide:

  • Vector format Logo (ai, .eps or high res pdf)
  • Standard Logo (JPEG, PNG, TIF, or BMP file less than 25MB)

Continental Breakfast | $7,500

When: Thursday, March 26

Exhibitor/Sponsor Deadlines

IAFC to deliver:

  • Sponsor logo recognition on event signage, website, mobile app at level of participation where applicable.
  • Post show attendee list (includes contact name, title, company, mailing address, demographic info (rank))

Sponsor to provide:

  • Vector format Logo (ai, .eps or high res pdf)
  • Standard Logo (JPEG, PNG, TIF, or BMP file less than 25MB)

Morning Coffee Break | $4,500

Exhibitor/Sponsor Deadlines

​IAFC to deliver:

  • Sponsor logo recognition on event signage, website, mobile app at level of participation where applicable.
  • Post show attendee list (includes contact name, title, company, mailing address, demographic info (rank))

Sponsor to provide:

  • Vector format Logo (ai, .eps or high res pdf)
  • Standard Logo (JPEG, PNG, TIF, or BMP file less than 25MB)

Afternoon Refreshment Break | $3,000

Exhibitor/Sponsor Deadlines

​IAFC to deliver:

  • Sponsor logo recognition on event signage, website, mobile app at level of participation where applicable.
  • Post show attendee list (includes contact name, title, company, mailing address, demographic info (rank))

Sponsor to provide:

  • Vector format Logo (ai, .eps or high res pdf)
  • Standard Logo (JPEG, PNG, TIF, or BMP file less than 25MB)