2017 Sponsorship Information

Additional Sponsorship Items

Special Event Sponsorship

Advertising Opportunities

Exhibit Space

2017 Fall Research Conference General Sponsorship Levels

APPAM reserves the right to substitute benefits included in the packages below depending on availability.  All substitutions will be of equal value.

Descriptions of each item within the sponsorship packages can be found below. 

Diamond level sponsorship: $20,000

• Complimentary preliminary program banner ad, landing page
• Complimentary final program inside back cover ad
• Complimentary digital ad in the Onsite Registration Foyer
• Logo recognition on APPAM’s Conference Mobile App
• Complimentary double booth exhibit space
• Opportunity to send two mobile app push notifications to conference attendees
• Ten full complimentary registrations for employees
• Recognition as a diamond sponsor on all official conference signage
• Recognition as a diamond sponsor in all official conference publications
• Recognition as a diamond sponsor in all scripted remarks throughout the conference
• Opportunity to provide informational collateral in the registration materials
• Exclusive sponsorship of live content streaming of one symposium

Platinum level sponsorship: $10,000

• Complimentary preliminary program banner ad, landing page
• Complimentary final program section tab ad
• Complimentary digital ad in the Onsite Registration Foyer
• Logo recognition on APPAM’s Conference Mobile App
• Complimentary single booth exhibit space; may be upgraded to a double booth for an additional $250
• Opportunity to send two mobile app push notifications to conference attendees
• Seven full complimentary registrations for employees
• Recognition as a platinum sponsor on all official conference signage
• Recognition as a platinum sponsor in all official conference publications
• Recognition as a platinum sponsor in all scripted remarks throughout the conference
• Opportunity to provide informational collateral in the registration materials

Gold level sponsorship: $7,500

• Complimentary preliminary program full tower ad, landing page
• Complimentary final program full page ad
• Complimentary digital ad in the Registration Foyer
• Logo recognition on APPAM’s Conference Mobile App
• Complimentary single booth exhibit space; may be upgraded to a double booth for an additional $250
• Six full complimentary registrations for employees
• Recognition as a gold sponsor on all official conference signage
• Recognition as a gold sponsor in all official conference publications
• Recognition as a gold sponsor in all scripted remarks throughout the conference
• Opportunity to provide informational collateral in the registration materials

Silver level sponsorship: $5,000

• Complimentary preliminary program banner ad, interior page
• Complimentary final program half page ad
• Logo recognition on APPAM’s Conference Mobile App
• Three full complimentary registrations for employees
• Recognition as a silver sponsor on all official conference signage
• Recognition as a silver sponsor in all official conference publications
• Recognition as a silver sponsor in all scripted remarks throughout the conference
• Opportunity to provide informational collateral in the registration materials

Bronze level sponsorship: $2,500

• Complimentary preliminary program full tower ad, interior page
• Complimentary final program half page ad
• Logo recognition on APPAM’s Conference Mobile App
• One full complimentary registration for an employee
• Recognition as a bronze sponsor on all official conference signage
• Recognition as a bronze sponsor in all official conference publications
• Recognition as a bronze sponsor in all scripted remarks throughout the conference

Sponsorship Package Item Descriptions

• Preliminary Program Advertisements – Banner, Full Tower, or Half Tower ads placed on either the Landing (home page) or Interior Pages of the online Preliminary Program. An example of ad placement can be found here.

• Final Program Advertisements – Cover, Section Tab, Full Page, and Half Page advertisements are available in the printed Final Program available to attendees onsite at the conference. Cover and Section Tab placements are limited. A list of available Section Tabs can be found in the Advertising Opportunities section below.

• Digital Advertisements in the Registration Foyer – Diamond, Platinum, and Gold level sponsors will have an ad featured on large monitors in the Registration Foyer at the conference. The ads will rotate continuously throughout the event. NEW!

• Mobile App Push Notification Opportunities – Diamond and Platinum level sponsors will have the opportunity to send two notifications through the APPAM Mobile App. Scheduling and content subject to approval by APPAM.

• Exhibit Space – Single booths include a 10’ x 10’ exhibit space, 6’ table, two chairs, an ID sign, and a wastebasket.  Sponsors may upgrade to a double booth for an additional $250. The exhibit hall will be the location for all poster sessions and several networking events.

• Recognition – All sponsors will be recognized in signage throughout the conference space, all conference programs, and in scripted conference remarks.

• Informational or Logo Collateral – Items may be placed at a Sponsor Table in the Registration Foyer. Popular items include pamphlets, pens, and notebooks; sponsors may place 800 of one item on the sponsor table. Sponsors will be responsible for providing the items.

2017 Fall Research Conference Additional Sponsorship Items

In addition to the general conference sponsorship levels, there are also several individual items available for sponsorship.

Charging Station - $3,000   SOLD! Offer attendees a place to recharge themselves and their devices. This sponsorship includes a branded charging table near the exhibit hall and session rooms.
Conference Lanyards - $5,000   SOLD! Your organization's name and logo will appear on the lanyard of every registration badge given out at the 2017 Fall Research Conference. This is a great opportunity to see your organization's logo around the neck of 2,200+ attendees.
Conference Water Bottles - $5,000  SOLD!  Your organization's name and logo will appear on water bottles available to all attendees. The bottles will be placed throughout the conference space including the exhibit hall, session rooms, and registration area. This is a great opportunity to see your organization's logo in the hands of nearly 2,000 attendees.
Daily Event Email - $1,500 per day OR $5,000 for the full conference  SOLD! Get the chance to brand APPAM’s daily event emails. The event emails are sent to all registered attendees the day before the event and each day of the conference. These emails will summarize each day’s events and provide a preview of what can be expected the next day. The sponsor(s) of these emails will be recognized in the header and footer of each email as well as in the text with a link to a URL of their choosing.
Hotel Key Cards - $5,000  SOLD! Your organization’s logo will be placed on the keycard to all APPAM attendee hotel rooms. This is a great opportunity for your organization’s name and logo to be in the hands of each attendee!
Literature at Registration - $750 One piece of your organization’s literature or other keepsake will be displayed on a literature table in the registration foyer. Sponsors will provide 800 pieces of the insert or items to be displayed.
Mobile App - $7,500  SOLD! Your organization’s logo will appear on the landing page of the 2017 Fall Research Conference mobile app as well as on various signage around the conference as the mobile app sponsor. This is a great opportunity to get your logo and organization’s information in the hands of all attendees, most of whom access the app several times throughout the conference. APPAM’s 2016 post conference survey indicated that 65% of attendees use the app before and during the conference.     NEW in 2017 – Advertising within the mobile app will be exclusively for the app sponsor and APPAM.  No other organizations’ ads will be shown in the app.
Refreshment Break - $1,500 each   SOLD! This sponsorship includes signage on the tables and in the general area of each break throughout the conference as well as custom cup insulator sleeves (new in 2017!).     The refreshment breaks will have coffee, tea, water, and daily themes for the afternoon snacks. There are three breaks available: Thursday, Friday, and Saturday.
Registration Column Wrap - $5,000     Place your organization’s name and logo on columns throughout the registration area. This is a great opportunity to have your organization’s name and logo, front and center!
Registration Ribbon Wall - $5,000 Feature your organization on the APPAM Ribbon Wall, located in the Registration Area. After picking up their badge, all attendees are encouraged to select ribbons from the Ribbon Wall that describe them. Popular ribbons include: Academic, Practitioner, Government, Policy Wonk, and First Time Attendee.
Student Lounge - $1,000   To encourage networking and research collaboration, the 2017 Fall Research Conference will have a designated lounge area for the nearly 500 student attendees. The lounge will be open to all student attendees on Thursday and Friday of the conference. Experienced professionals will be visiting the lounge throughout this time to participate in ‘Ask the Expert’ sessions and to mentor students.
Symposium Streaming - $1,000    SOLD! For those that are unable to attend the conference in person, many of the symposia offerings are streamed live online.  This sponsorship opportunity will recognize your organization at the beginning and end of the session recording as well as in the opening remarks. The recorded sessions will also be made available on APPAM.org for the public, after the conference has concluded.

Special Event Sponsorship

We will have several conference events available for non-exclusive sponsorship. All sponsorships include signage at the event, recognition in all conference publications, and the opportunity to provide literature to all event attendees. 

Equity & Inclusion Fellowship Luncheon - $2,500  SOLD!

In its second year, APPAM will host an event for the recipients of the 2017 Equity & Inclusion Fellowship. The Fellowship recognizes students from traditionally underrepresented backgrounds for their accomplishments and bright futures in the public policy world. 35 Fellowships will be awarded in 2017, up from 25 Fellowships in 2016. The sponsor of this luncheon event will have their organization featured at the event in signage, all conference materials, and in scripted remarks. This is a non-exclusive sponsorship; the event may be sponsored by up to three organizations.

New Member & First Time Attendee Reception - $1,500

APPAM will host a special reception on the evening of Wednesday, November 1st to welcome all new APPAM members and all first-time conference attendees. This will also serve as the initial meeting point for APPAM student members enrolled in the APPAM Mentorship Program. APPAM leadership and staff will be there to assist attendees with any questions they may have and ensure that their first APPAM experience is truly valuable.

Your organization can sponsor this event and would be featured on signage, in all promotional material and in remarks throughout the event. This is a non-exclusive sponsorship; the event may be sponsored by up to five organizations.

Poster Luncheon Session - $5,000 Each

New in 2017, there will be two poster luncheon sessions at the conference – one on Thursday, November 2 and one on Saturday, November 4. Your organization can sponsor these events and would be featured on signage and in all promotional material throughout the event. This is a non-exclusive sponsorship; the event may be sponsored by up to three organizations.

Poster luncheons are usually attended by several hundred APPAM Fall Conference attendees. 

Pre-Conference Workshop - $1,000

APPAM is currently seeking proposals to host and program the 2017 Pre-Conference Workshop from APPAM Institutional Members. The Pre-Conference workshop will take place on Wednesday, November 1 and will be a half-day workshop with both general and breakout sessions. Lunch and breaks will be provided. 

This sponsorship will include the opportunity to welcome all attendees, provide literature, signage at the event, and recognition in the printed program. This is a non-exclusive sponsorship; the event may be sponsored by up to five organizations.

Student Happy Hour - $1,000

APPAM will host a networking meet-up event for Master’s and PhD students on Friday evening, November 3rd. All student attendees are invited to participate and meet other students from all over the world. Your organization can sponsor this event and would be featured on signage, in all promotional material and in remarks throughout the event. This is a non-exclusive sponsorship; the event may be sponsored by up to five organizations.

Past APPAM Student Happy Hours have attracted 100 – 300 students.  

2017 Fall Research Conference Advertising Opportunities

There will be two platforms for advertisements at the 2017 Fall Research Conference: the digital preliminary program and the final printed program. The digital preliminary program on APPAM.org will be seen by everyone who registers for the conference, comes to the site to get hotel information, or looks at the program agenda. The digital ads come with a link back to your website. The final printed program will be seen and used by the 2,200 people that attend the conference. 

Please see the advertisement specification documents below for particulars on formats for the digital ads, formats for printed ads, and how to submit the ads. The deadline for reserving and submitting ads in the digital preliminary program is June 16th. The deadline for reserving and submitting ads in the final program is September 29th.

You can reserve any of the advertising opportunities below by completing this PDF form and returning it to Tristanne Staudt.

2017 Digital Preliminary Program Ad Specs

2017 Final Program Specs

Available Discounts

• APPAM Institutional Members receive a 10% discount on the prices below. 
• If you purchase space in both programs, you’ll receive a 10% discount on the prices below. If you are an APPAM Institutional Member and you reserve space in both programs, you’ll receive a 20% discount on the prices below.

Digital Preliminary Program

Final Program (Print Only) 

*To make the Final Program easier and faster to use, APPAM will separate the various sections by tabs. Purchasing advertising on a section tab will include logo recognition on the front of the tab and a full page ad on the back of the tab. All tabs will be sold on a first come, first served basis. Tabs are listed in order of appearance from the beginning of the program.

View a tab diagram here

**Availability of the back cover will be dependent on the purchase of a Diamond level sponsorship.

2017 Fall Research Conference Exhibit Space

APPAM will offer all organizations the opportunity to exhibit at the Hyatt Regency Chicago for the Fall Research Conference. Exhibit space is limited and will be offered on a first come, first served basis. This is a great opportunity to promote your program to students, potential employees and the public policy community.

The exhibit area will be designed and managed by an exhibit hall decorating company. As such, it will be easier to order internet, electricity, order furniture and ship your booth materials to and from the conference. The exhibit area will be in very large ballroom with the posters but will also feature access to meeting space, refreshments, a lounge area and charging areas for attendees. With its central location, we anticipate that the exhibit hall will be the central gathering area for all attendees attending the conference. Exhibitors will also be able to submit their preferences for their booth space using the Exhibit Hall Floor Plan.

The fee for reserving the exhibit space includes one (1) registration for exhibit personnel. You may register up to three additional personnel at the rate of $250 each. All exhibit personnel must be registered for the conference to gain access to the exhibit space.

Each pipe and draped space will come equipped with a 6’ skirted table, two chairs, a waste basket and an ID sign. The space does not need to be staffed during exhibit hours but the safety and security of the items displayed are the responsibility of the exhibitor. See below for exhibit hours; at the conclusion of the exhibit hours each day, the room will be locked.

Exhibit Rates

If you have any questions about any of the above information, please contact Tristanne Staudt, 202.496.0130 ext. 27.