CORE BENEFITS

5 Core Benefits of Sponsorship and Exhibiting

  • Reach your target market: Cannabusiness professionals looking to navigate the legal and tax challenges of the industry.
  • Gain industry exposure
  • Scale your sponsorship package to meet marketing objectives.
  • Connect with speakers, thought leaders, and leading industry figures.
  • Develop business leads and close new accounts

    • VALUE OF FACE-TO-FACE EVENTS

    Our events are an essential component to a cost-effective and successful marketing strategy! Leading industry research supports this fact.

    The most effective lead generation vehicles include in-person events, industry specific magazines, and online marketing.

    63% indicated inperson events are considered the best tactic to generate qualified leads.

    Exhibitions continue to attract a high quality audience before, during and after national recessions.

    Exhibitions also continue to attract first time attendees during recessionary periods.*

    Contact:

    Ryan Director of Sponsorships ryan@gsmiweb.com 888.409.4418, ext: 1928

    What is the Cannabis Business Summit??

    The first national conference hosted nation's largest cannabis trade association bringing together top business leaders from across the industry.

    Why Sponsor?

    Meet cannabis business leaders looking for innovative products and services while elevating your brand in front of a national audience.

    SPONSORSHIP ONLY AVAILABLE TO NCIA MEMBERS

    Not yet a member of your industry's trade association?

    Add an annual membership to your sponsor package and save! Register today for the discounted rate of $950 (normally $1,000).

    Membership qualifies you to sponsor he Cannabis Business Summit as well as many other events NCIA hosts around the country and plugs you into a network of nearly 500 top cannabis industry professionals. Membership dues are 75% tax deductible and all proceeds support our work defending and advancing the industry on Capitol Hill and in the media.

    SPONSOR PACKAGES

    Industry Pioneer

    20x20 booth space
    Two chairs and skirted table
    Most prominent placement in expo area
    Your banner displayed prominently in general session meeting room
    10 complimentary conference passes
    20% off additional conference passes at regular conference rate
    Full page advertisement in attendee folders
    Receive delegate list one month prior to event and an updated list prior to the event (companies and titles only)
    Logo and 50 word description displayed on website
    Company logo most prominently featured throughout event slideshow
    Logo impression in summit documents

    Industry Influencer

    20x10 booth space
    Two chairs and a skirted table
    4 complimentary conference passes
    20% off additional conference passes at regular conference rate
    Receive delegate list one month prior to event and an updated list prior to the event (companies and titles only)
    Logo and 50 word description displayed on website
    Company logo included in event slideshow

    Industry Leader

    10x10 booth space
    Two chairs and a skirted table
    2 complimentary conference passes
    20% off additional conference passes at regular conference rate
    Logo and 50 word description displayed on website

    SPONSORSHIP ADD-ONS

    Lunch Sponsors

    Tabletop logo on buffet table, and branding throughout lunch area
    Logo listed on event agenda
    Logo listed on website

    Cocktail Sponsor

    Your company logo and/or banner hung on bar and around bar area
    Logo listed on event agenda
    Opportunity to name drinks after your company, products or services
    Opportunity to have bartenders wear company branded shirts
    Cocktail napkins with your logo printed on them

    Twitter Feed

    Feed and screen area branded with your company information
    Branded report of all tweets captured during the summit
    Exclusive: only one sponsor per summit

    Break Sponsors

    Tabletop logo on refreshment table
    Branding on conference materials
    Website sponsor logo

    Swag Bag

    Logo displayed on conference bag
    Branding on conference materials
    Logo on website

    Lanyard

    Company logo on lanyards
    Branding on conference materials
    Logo on website