Sponsorship Opportunities

Thought Leadership & Networking
Onsite Branding
Advertising & Traffic Drivers
Immigration Summit

FLASH OPPORTUNITY: Corporate and Service Provider Roundtables Sponsors - $2,000 per Brand | $25,000 for Spotlight

Thursday, 24 October, 8:30 a.m. – 10:00 a.m. ET - The corporate and service provider roundtables are our highest-attended sessions, offering sponsors a prime opportunity for visibility. Stand out by aligning your company as a leading supporter of the industry for just $2,000 per brand. Alternatively, claim the spotlight as the featured sponsor with up to 3 minutes of speaking time in front of the 400+ corporate attendees for $25,000. Act now. This opportunity won’t last long.

NEW: 60-second Video Commercial in the General Session - $3,500 for One General Session; $5,000 for Both

Opening General Session – Wednesday, 23 October, 9:45 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. ET & General Session – Thursday, 24 October, 3:45 p.m. – 5:15 p.m. ET - Put your existing commercial to work by airing it during the opening of a general session, guaranteeing near total attendee viewership and brand exposure. $3,500 for one general session; $5,000 for both.

FOR BROKERS ONLY: Wednesday Lunch Sponsorship - $1,000 per Brokerage Brand

It has been a year of significant turmoil across the industry with brokers bearing the brunt of changes in the U.S. real estate sector. To acknowledge the critical role our broker community plays, WERC created a broker-only sponsorship opportunity for the Wednesday all-attendee lunch. For just $1,000 per brokerage brand, you will be recognized alongside other broker sponsors via signage and the conference mobile app.

SOLD! Sponsored Lab (Exclusive)- $25,000

Sponsor will host a 90-minute lab
Sponsor to provide speakers(s)/topic (topic to be approved by WERC) for the Lab
Curated list of invitees
WERC works with sponsors to hand-select up to 50 attendees from the curated list
The lab will be listed on our event website and program
Standard AV Equipment included

All-Attendee Wednesday Lunch (Exclusive) - $15,000

As the exclusive sponsor of the All-Attendee Wednesday Lunch, your company will be prominently recognized on the agenda, signage, napkins, website, and mobile app. Additional benefits include the option to place collateral on the lunch tables.

SOLD! All-Attendee Thursday Lunch (Exclusive) - $15,000

As the exclusive sponsor of the All-Attendee Thursday Lunch, your company will be prominently recognized on the agenda, signage, napkins, website, and mobile app. Additional benefits include the option to place collateral on the lunch tables.

SOLD! Executive Suites (5 Available) - $8,000 Member Price | $10,000 Non-Member Price

Use one of the Executive Suites at the Gaylord National Resort and Convention Center for your meetings during GWS 2024. The 800 -1000 square foot executive suite includes a standard guest room with an expanded living and dining area perfect for private meetings. One additional round table can be added to the living room for additional seating. Note, no bedroom furniture can be moved. Check in is Wednesday, October 23 at 1600 and check-out is Friday, October 25 at 1100. Additional nights beyond these dates will be at the sponsor’s expense and based on availability.

SOLD! Exhibit Hall Happy Hour - $7,500

Sponsor drinks at the Exhibit Hall Happy Hour (Wednesday or Thursday) and all GWS 2024 attendees will thank you! Your company name and logo will be prominently featured. Includes option to provide beverage branded materials to be placed in the event area.

Innovation Theater (6 Sold, 2 Available) - $5,000

Showcase your business solutions and services on the center stage of the exhibit hall. We take care of the scheduling, promotion, and customized meeting area - you provide solutions by sharing your expertise and services. The Innovation Theater Stage, branded with your logo, is fully equipped with a microphone and sound system and an intimate seating area to connect with your audience. Time slots are first-come, first-served. Benefits include:

One 20-minute time slot with 15 minutes for presentation and 5 for Q&A during exhibit hall hours
Promotion in all GWS communications
Your logo branded on the Innovation Theater Stage

Advocacy Day Sponsor (Multiple Available) - $3,500

WERC is bringing together industry professionals for meetings with various Senate and House of Representatives offices on Tuesday, 22 October.

Attendees of Advocacy Day will engage with congressional offices on a range of issues impacting talent mobility. Put your company branding in front of industry professionals attending this new opportunity!

Benefits include:

Sponsor logo and branding on the website, Advocacy Day Mobile App, and on all pre and post-Advocacy Day Communications
Advocacy Day slide with sponsor logos on the general session walk-in slides
Receive an opt-in post-event Advocacy Day registration list

Custom sponsorship available, please contact our Sales Team for more info.

SOLD! Emerging Leaders Bootcamp Workshop - $3,000

Be the exclusive sponsor for the Emerging Leaders Bootcamp! This session is scheduled for Thursday, 24 October from 0700 - 0800 where attendees can enjoy a workout with peers. Benefits include a branded towel with your logo, your logo on the website, mobile app and event signage and option to distribute collateral materials to the workshop attendees..

SOLD! Mobile App (Exclusive) - $15,000

As the exclusive sponsor of the Mobile App, you'll receive recognition on the home screen, an exclusive section in the mobile app, and recognition on signage and website. Additional benefits include (2) push notifications drive traffic to your booth.

SOLD! Attendee Notebook (Exclusive) - $15,000

Provide attendees with a co-branded notebook that will be used during and after the event.

SOLD! Headshot Lounge (Exclusive) - $12,500

Offer attendees the opportunity to have free professional portraits taken while they are at GWS 2024. Located in the Exhibit Hall, the lounge will be branded with your logo and promoted in the mobile app. You will also have the option to provide collateral in the lounge area.

SOLD! Relaxation Station (Exclusive) - $10,000

Provide attendees an opportunity to rest and relax. Benefits include recognition on the agenda, signage, website, and mobile app, plus an option to provide branded collateral in the relaxation area.

Snack Station (2 Available) - $10,000

As a Snack Station sponsor, attendees will enjoy a snack sponsored by you, either on Wednesday or Thursday! This snack will be a big draw for attendees and includes option to provide a QR code stand or plaque.

SOLD! Bar Cart (2 SOLD) - $10,000

Be a great host and attract attendee traffic! Sponsor a bar cart with a signature drink near your booth during exhibit hall hours. Includes branded napkins, signage, recognition on the agenda, website, and mobile app.

SOLD! Coffee Cart - $9,500

Coffee is key to any meeting, and you can be the one placing coffee in the attendees hands. Sponsor the specialty coffee pop-up all day in the Networking Lounge and get your logo on signage, napkins, and coffee cup sleeves.

SOLD! Lanyards (Exclusive) - $9,000

Become the exclusive sponsor of the GWS 2024 lanyards that will be worn by all attendees during the event. Lanyards are co-branded with the WERC logo.

Dedicated Email Blast (Multiple Available) - $3,000

Reach all registered attendees before, during, or after GWS 2024 with an e-mail crafted by you. One (1) available per day of the conference and (3) three available each for pre- or post-conference. The final copy and design are subject to WERC approval. Sponsors are responsible for providing HTML.

Exhibit Hall Passport Game (Multiple Available) - $2,500

Drive traffic to your booth by participating in this popular attendee game. Attendees must collect stamps from all participating exhibitors to enter the prize drawing. WERC to provide a prize (valued at $100 or more) and attendees must be present to win.

Immigration Summit Lunch Sponsor (Exclusive) - $20,000

Includes:

Post-event opt-in attendee list
Logo onsite and event page
Lunch sponsor with branded napkins
Logo recognition on the screen

Immigration Summit Coffee Break Sponsor (Exclusive) - $15,000

Includes:

Post-event opt-in attendee list
Logo onsite and event page
Coffee Sponsor with branded sleeves on coffee cups

SOLD! Immigration Summit Chair Drop Sponsor (Exclusive) - $10,000

Includes:

Post-event opt-in attendee list
Logo onsite and event page
Chair Drop with an opportunity to provide sustainable collaterals to all attendees

SOLD! Immigration Summit Notebook Sponsor (Exclusive) - $7,500

Includes:

Post-event opt-in attendee list
Logo onsite and event page
Branded Notebook giveaways

Immigration Summit Sponsor (General) - $5,000

Includes:

Post-event opt-in attendee list
Logo onsite and event page

GWS 2024: Sponsorship Program

The GWS 2024 Sponsorship Program is designed to meet a range of investment levels, all of which provide a high degree of return for your company with significant visibility to an audience of HR and workforce mobility professionals. Choose from the packages below, or contact us to create a customized option.

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Sponsor Level & Benefits	Strategic Partners $42,000	Champion $27,250	Supporter $13,000
Dedicated Email Blast Reach all registered attendees with an e-mail crafted by you. Select from available pre- or post-conference dates. Content is subject to WERC approval.	1	1
Full Conference Registrations Includes access to all keynotes and educational sessions.	8	5	2
60-Minute Concurrent Session Deliver an informational, non-sales session eligible for CRP and GMS credit and position your organization as an industry thought leader. The session will be included in all conference promotional materials, scheduled concurrent to educational sessions, delivered live, and recorded for future viewing. The sponsor contract must be signed by 10 June 2024, to receive this benefit	•
Virtual Industry Vertical Presentation Share your company's expertise by including an executive on an industry vertical panel and showcase your organization's ability to address industry issues and provide solutions. This will be a virtual session where sponsors will also receive a session opt-in attendee list at the conclusion of the event. The sponsor contract must be signed by 01 September 2024, to receive this benefit.	•	•
Exhibit Booth Space	20' x 20'	10' X 20'	10' X 10'
Logo on website, e-mails, mobile app, and thank you signage in high-traffic areas Feature your logo on all conference promotional materials reaching over 6,000 people up until and during the live event. Logo specs: 1280x720 px minimum in PNG format.	•	•	•
Social media mentions WERC is extremely active on LinkedIn with over 12,900 followers. We will post at least two mentions thanking our sponsors of the conference before and after the event.	•	•	•
Company description on event website/mobile app	•	•	•
Logo recognition from main stage Sponsors are recognized during the opening greeting, keynote address and closing session, and throughout the event space.	•	•	•
Mobile App Push Notification Send a push notification to attendee phones through mobile app.	2	1
Exhibit Hall Passport Game Drive traffic to your booth by participating in this popular attendee game. Attendees must collect stamps from all participating exhibitors to enter the prize drawing. WERC to provide a prize (valued at $100 or more) and attendees must be present to win.	•

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Get in Touch

If you'd like to customize a sponsorship package or have questions about offerings, our Sales Team is here to help.

Debbie Thomas

Phone: +1 (202)380-8922