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★ Upgrade Your Sponsorship Package ★

Thank you for your support of RISE National 2025! Once you've selected your Platinum, Gold, or Silver sponsorship package, you are eligible to upgrade your experience with any of the sponsorship add-ons listed within the menu below. Mix and match add-ons for a unique sponsorship to maximize your impact. Please note that due to venue regulations, all food, beverage, and entertainment within the exhibit hall must be booked through RISE.

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Entertainment & Exhibit Booth Upgrades

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EXHIBIT BOOTH UPGRADE
20x20 Booth*: $45,000
10x20 Booth: $25,000

Maximize your presence with an upgraded booth space to create greater opportunities for networking, showcasing products, and making a memorable impact at the conference. Plus - many of the entertainment options listed in this menu are designed to fit perfectly within your expanded space, making it a win-win!

*20x20 Booth Upgrade Exclusive to Platinum Sponsors Only

HAT FITTING
1 Available | Opening Networking Reception on Wednesday
$25,000

Add a hat fitting station to your exhibit booth where attendees can select a stylish cowboy hat and enjoy a professional fitting with a traditional steamer. This Texas-inspired experience gives attendees a perfectly contoured hat and creates a memorable interaction with your brand. It's a stylish takeaway that ensures they'll remember your booth long after the event ends.

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WELLNESS LOUNGE
1 Available | Wednesday - Friday During Exhibit Hall Hours
$20,000

Sponsor the Wellness Lounge, a dedicated relaxation space located inside the Exhibit Hall where attendees can unwind and recharge for the duration of the conference. Featuring massage chairs, guided yoga sessions, and meditation opportunities, the Wellness Lounge aligns your brand with attendee well-being. Sponsorship includes:

Branding on lounge signage
Branding in pre-event and on-site email & app promotions
Opportunity to engage with existing customers and potential leads in a tranquil environment

The sponsor can personalize the experience by providing branded wellness items such as water bottles or relaxation kits, ensuring your brand is remembered as a vital part of their wellness journey.

LEATHER STAMPING STATION
1 Available | Opening Networking Reception on Wednesday
$12,500

Bring the spirit of San Antonio to your exhibit booth with the interactive leather stamping station. This unique, hands-on experience lets attendees personalize Texas-shaped keychains, a stylish keepsake infused with local flair.

BANDANA EMBROIDERY
1 Available | Opening Networking Reception on Wednesday
$10,000

Celebrate San Antonio’s vibrant culture by featuring custom bandana embroidery in your exhibit booth. Attendees can choose from a variety of colorful bandana squares, personalized by an on-site embroidery artist. Connect with leads as they await this stylish, Texas-inspired keepsake—a memorable accessory they’ll cherish long after the event.

SPANISH TILE CALLIGRAPHY
1 Available | Opening Networking Reception on Wednesday
$8,500

Another option for bringing San Antonio's heritage to life, the Spanish tile calligraphy station brings local flair into your exhibit booth. With intricate patterns and elegant script, an artisan will customize each tile on-site, giving you dedicated time to interact with existing and potential customers as they await their personalized tile.

LINE DANCING SILENT DISCO
1 Available | Opening Networking Reception on Wednesday
$8,500

At the opening networking reception, lively line dance instructors will get attendees of all skill levels dancing in no time. Enjoy a silent disco experience as participants wear headphones to follow along with music and instruction. Sponsorship includes branding on the silent disco theater and promotion through pre-event emails. Engage with attendees by scanning badges and chatting as they make their way to the dance floor!

SELENA IMPERSONATOR
1 Available | Opening Networking Reception on Wednesday
$7,500

Make your exhibit booth into an immersive experience by featuring a Selena impersonator to bring the spirit of Texas to life. This talented performer will stroll throughout your booth, engaging with guests, posing for photos, and creating unforgettable memories. Sponsorship includes promotion in pre-event emails.

FRIENDSHIP BRACELET MAKING
1 Available | Opening Networking Reception on Wednesday
$7,500

Add a touch of Taylor Swift-inspired flair to your exhibit booth and let attendees get creative with vibrant threads, beads, and charms. Perfect for designing for themselves or their loved ones, they can create custom bracelets that showcase fun color combos, names, or meaningful phrases. While bracelets are crafted, attendees will have the perfect chance to chat and engage with your team, making memorable connections that are as personal as their new keepsake.

TOPGOLF SWING SUITE AT THE GRAND HYATT
3 Available | Wednesday, Thursday, & Friday
$7,500 per day

Sponsor the Topgolf Swing Suite at the Grand Hyatt, just steps away from the convention center, for a unique opportunity to engage with attendees in a fun and interactive setting. Inside the Swing Suite, the possibilities are endless with a state-of-the-art simulator offering a range of golf and non-golf games. During this all day experience, transition seamlessly from hitting a 7-iron to striking out a batter with a fastball, all while networking and engaging with potential and existing customers. Please note that a $250 food and beverage minimum applies, which the sponsor will pay separately to the hotel.

HEADSHOT CAFE
1 Available Sold Out
Wednesday All Day
$7,500

Sponsor the Headshot Cafe all day Wednesday and interact with attendees as they get professional headshots taken. Attendees will be able to view their headshot on an iPad in real time. Your brand will be prominently displayed at the cafe and you will have the opportunity to email the headshots directly to attendees, creating a valuable lead generation tool.

AURA READING
1 Available | Opening Networking Reception on Wednesday
$5,000

Attendees can explore their personal energy and gain insights into their emotions and well-being through aura readings available at your exhibit booth. Sponsorship of this in-booth activation includes promotion in pre-event emails, drawing attendees to your booth for a captivating and unique experience.

GIANT BRANDED LAWN GAMES
3 Available | Wednesday - Friday During Exhibit Hall Hours
$5,000 for Giant Connect Four
$5,000 for Corn Hole
$5,000 for Giant Jenga

Add a playful touch to your exhibit booth with a branded lawn game; choose from Giant Connect Four, Corn Hole, and Giant Jenga. These life-sized activities offer attendees a fun break from the conference, encouraging networking and engagement in a relaxed atmosphere. Added bonus - as the sponsor, you own the game, allowing you to ship it back to your office* for ongoing enjoyment long after the event concludes.

Branding Opportunities Include:

Giant Connect Four: Full color logo/branding on half of the playing discs
Corn Hole: Full color logo/branding on boards
Giant Jenga: Full color logo/branding on half the blocks

*Sponsor responsible for organizing the shipment and shipping costs if you choose to take advantage of bringing the game back to your office.

Brand Exposure Offerings

EXCLUSIVE MOBILE APP SPONSORSHIP
1 Available
$40,000

Sponsor our conference mobile app and place your brand directly in the hands of attendees throughout the event. Sponsorship includes:

Your logo in all communications related to the mobile app
Your company name as the password
Your logo included on the mobile app webpage
3 rotating banner ads of your choice within the mobile app
1 notification to all attendees during the event

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CONFERENCE LANYARDS
1 Available Sold Out
$30,000

Showcase your brand on conference lanyards, where your logo will appear alongside the event logo for maximum visibility. Attendees will wear these branded lanyards throughout the entire conference, ensuring your brand is front and center with every interaction.

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CHECK-IN DESK SPONSORSHIP
1 Available
$20,000

Become the exclusive check-in sponsor so every single attendee sees your branding upon arrival and throughout the event. Your logo will be included with the conference branding on the front of the registration desks and on the iPads used for attendee check-in.

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CONFERENCE BAGS
1 Available
$20,000

Your logo featured alongside RISE National branding on the bags each attendee receives upon conference check-in.

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CUSTOMIZED ROOM KEYS
1 Available
$20,000

Be seen by attendees throughout their stay at the Grand Hyatt with a co-branded room key and sleeve, featuring RISE National branding with your branding.

CONFERENCE ENTRANCE CLINGS
1 Available
$20,000

Welcome attendees by sponsoring the entrance to RISE National, featuring your brand* alongside the RISE National brand on clings above the doors. This prime location ensures that every attendee will see your logo and message each time they enter the conference. The RISE team will collaborate with your team to create a co-branded design for maximum impact.

*Please note that the convention center requires that the clings be 80% show branded and 20% sponsor branded.

WIFI SPONSORSHIP
1 Available
$20,000

Sponsor the conference WiFi network and place your brand directly in attendees' fingertips with custom username and password options. Each time attendees connect, they will engage with your brand, ensuring ongoing visibility throughout the event.

RIBBON WALL
1 Available
$15,000

Showcase your brand front and center on our wildly popular ribbon wall. Co-branded with RISE National conference branding, the ribbon wall is a hit among attendees who love to bling their badge.

ESCALATOR BRANDING
4 Available
$15,000 for Exhibit Hall Escalator
$12,000/per for All Other Escalators

Take your brand to new heights with branded escalator clings, keeping your brand front and center as attendees move throughout the conference space. The RISE team will collaborate with your team to create co-branded clings for an eye-catching sponsorship that ensures maximum visibility throughout the event.

*Escalator branding shown here is from RISE National 2024 at the Music City Center in Nashville; design and placement may vary at the RISE National 2025 venue.

SUSPENDED EXHIBIT HALL BANNER
10 Available
$15,000: 20x20
$12,500: 10x20
$10,000: 10x10

Maximize your brand presence with a four-sided banner suspended from the ceiling, perfectly placed above your exhibit booth. Prices are based on booth size and are inclusive of printing, rigging, and installation.

FOOD PACKING EVENT
1 Available
$12,500

Sponsor our food packing volunteer event in partnership with U.S. Hunger, taking place on Thursday, March 13 from 4:05pm - 5:05pm, and showcase your brand's commitment to social responsibility and community engagement. This sponsorship not only enhances your corporate image but also provides a hands-on, impactful experience for event attendees, and includes branding on all promotional materials and the opportunity to welcome attendees into the event and engage with them during the food packing event.

LUGGAGE DROP-OFF AREA
1 Available
$7,500

Sponsor the conference luggage drop-off area on Friday from 7:30am - 12:30pm and make a lasting impression as attendees depart RISE National. Your brand will be prominently featured on signage at the door, with the opportunity to scan badges and connect with attendees as they drop off their luggage. This sponsorship also includes mentions in conference emails, an app notification, and branded luggage tags.

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HOTEL ROOM DROP FOR 50 ATTENDEES
3 Available
$7,500

Handpick 50 attendees to receive your branded swag! You provide the goodies and the list of attendees within the Grand Hyatt room block that you’d like them delivered to, and we will take care of the rest.

INTERACTIVE KIOSKS
3 Available
$7,500

Sponsor an interactive kiosk and place your brand at the center of the attendee experience! Each 50" touch screen will serve as a key informational hub where attendees can access maps, floor plans, agendas, and more, and your branding will be featured on the bottom of the kiosk as pictured. Each kiosk will be placed in a high traffic area inside the exhibit hall and throughout the conference space.

VIDEO WALL
1 Available
$7,500

Sponsor the video wall located in the West Lobby, positioned en route to the main entrance to RISE National. Your advertisement as a static image will rotate on a continuous loop alongside RISE National slides and the convention center advertisements, ensuring maximum visibility for your brand as attendees enter the event.

WEBSITE BANNER ADS
4 Available
$7,500/month

Keep your brand front and center with a 728x80 pixel banner ad at the top of the homepage which receives thousands of views per month. Your ad will be clickable to a URL of your choice, and will be displayed at the top of the reserved webpage for one month. RISE will not provide analytics on your ad, so please provide a URL with tracking code so sponsors can track within their own analytics platform.

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CUSTOM GUESTROOM DOOR HANGERS
5 Available
$5,000

Pick 50 of your top prospects and clients from the Grand Hyatt room block to hang a custom tag on the guestroom door, inviting them to bring it to your booth to win a prize, promoting a new product, or simply for brand exposure. Our team will work with you to create a co-branded tag.

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DAILY RECAP EMAIL SPONSORSHIP
3 Available
$5,000

Your logo and a 250-character company description or product promotion of your choice included in the daily recap email sent to all attendees at the end of each conference day. This exclusive opportunity ensures your brand stays top-of-mind while attendees peruse the recap from the day and make their plan for the following day.

PRE-CONFERENCE EMAIL SPONSORSHIP
4 Available
$5,000

Sponsor one of the pre-conference emails sent to attendees in the weeks leading up to the event, which provides important information about what they can expect at the event. Your logo will be included as well as a 250-character company description or product promotion of your choice.

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WASHROOM CLINGS
4 Available
$2,500 per cling

Make a memorable impression by branding the washroom mirrors. Your logo and messaging will be prominently displayed, providing a touchpoint that attendees will remember long after they leave.

FLOOR STICKERS
5 Available
$5,000

Your branding on four floor stickers – our team will work with you to determine a high traffic placement.

Food & Beverage Options

GRAB & GO MARKET
2 Available | Wednesday & Thursday Afternoons
$30,000 plus food and beverage

Sponsoring the Grab & Go Market offers your brand prime visibility and engagement opportunities as attendees enjoy a convenient space to hold meetings or catch up on work between sessions. Available on Wednesday or Thursday afternoon from 1:00pm - 4:00pm, this sponsorship includes use of the space and prominent branding. Please note that the sponsor will be responsible for directly covering food and beverage costs with the convention center.

FROZEN YOGURT MACHINE
2 Available | Wednesday & Thursday Afternoons
$12,500 plus food and beverage

Enjoy a frozen yogurt machine in or near your exhibit booth on Wednesday or Thursday afternoon from 1:00pm - 4:00pm and treat attendees to a refreshing sweet break. They'll get a cup of frozen yogurt with their favorite toppings, making your booth a destination for indulgence and interaction.

SMOOTHIE MACHINE
2 Available | Wednesday & Thursday Afternoons
$12,500 plus food and beverage

Treat attendees to an energizing afternoon with a smoothie kiosk in or near your exhibit booth on Wednesday or Thursday afternoon from 1:00pm - 4:00pm. They'll choose from a variety of smoothie flavors and the kiosk's upper monitor screen can display sponsor logo, video, or PowerPoint presentation for extra visibility.

ATRIUM COFFEE BAR RENTAL
2 Available | Thursday & Friday Mornings
$12,000/day plus food and beverage

Kick off the morning by sponsoring a coffee bar in the atrium by the main entrance to RISE National, greeting attendees with a warm welcome and a boost to start their day. Branded floor clings will guide attendees to the coffee bar, and custom window clings along with coffee sleeves featuring conversation starters and your logo encourage networking over a fresh cup. It's the perfect way to keep your brand top of mind as attendees gather for a productive day ahead!

CHAMPAGNE WALL
1 Available | Opening Networking Reception on Wednesday
$10,000

Imagine your logo situated prominently on an exquisite champagne wall, set up near your booth to create a visually stunning display. Add a touch of sophistication with this sponsorship by raising a toast to attendees that stop by for a glass of bubbly. Champagne and branded cocktail napkins are included in the price of this sponsorship.

MARGARITA MACHINE
1 Available | Opening Networking Reception on Wednesday
$10,000

Bring a taste of San Antonio to your exhibit booth with refreshing margaritas! Sponsorship includes your choice of two margarita flavors, complete with margarita salt, stirrers, fresh cut lime, branded cocktail napkins, disposable cups, and an attendant who will serve up these frozen delights. It's the perfect way to bring a little fiesta flair to your booth.

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RECEPTION BAR
6 Available 4 Available | Opening Networking Reception on Wednesday
$10,000

Make your exhibit booth the place to be by sponsoring a full bar nearby, complete with your branding on signage and custom cocktail napkins. This is the perfect opportunity to spark conversations as attendees gather for drinks.

POPCORN MACHINE
3 Available
$7,500

Draw crowds to your exhibit booth with the aroma of freshly popped popcorn. Enjoy a popcorn machine in your booth for two hours of your choice. Sponsorship includes popcorn machine and all supplies.

IN-BOOTH COFFEE
3 Available
$5,000 plus food and beverage

Keep attendees energized all day by serving Starbucks coffee right inside your exhibit booth! This sponsorship includes a three-hour rental of a fully-equipped coffee bar, complete with regular and decaf coffee, Tazo tea bags, cups, sleeves, sugar, creamers, and stirrers. The cost of the coffee itself is paid by the sponsor direcly to the convention center and if you want to sweeten the deal, you can customize your offering with flavored syrups to really elevate the experience!

COOKIE BAKING OVEN
2 Available | Wednesday & Thursday Afternoons
$5,000 plus food and beverage

Attract attendees with the irresistible aroma of fresh-baked chocolate chip cookies from 1:00pm - 3:00pm on Wednesday or Thursday afternoon. This sponsorship includes napkins, plates, and a variety of cookie flavors, along with an attendant to serve up the warm treats. The cost of the cookies is paid directly to the convention center, while you enjoy the sweet rewards of drawing in attendees.

Thought Leadership Opportunities

OPENING KEYNOTE SPONSORSHIP & BOOK SIGNING: JUSTIN WREN
Purpose. Performance. Impact.
1 Available Sold Out
$30,000

Justin Wren
Elite UFC/MMA Fighter Turned Global Humanitarian and Founder of Fight for The Forgotten

Justin Wren will take you through an exploration of the power of service, the profound difference we can make in the lives of others, and the ripple effect that extends far beyond what we can imagine – including the transformation that occurs within ourselves when we choose to live purposefully and serve selflessly. Sponsoring this keynote address places your brand at the heart of the event, providing exceptional visibility both on stage and at your booth during the book signing. This sponsorship includes:

Prominent branding in all keynote promotions
A seat drop opportunity to place your marketing materials directly in front of attendees before the keynote address begins
A table set up outside of the main general session room, allowing you to welcome and engage with attendees as they enter
Introduce the keynote session, solidifying your brand as a leader and influencer in the industry
Moderate Q&A with the keynote speaker
A book signing set up in your exhibit booth directly following the keynote address, providing a backdrop for interaction and conversations

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EXECUTIVE THINK TANK
2 Available 1 Available
$25,000
Exclusive to Platinum Sponsors

Have a seat at the exclusive table positioning yourself as a thought leader amongst your peers. This invite-only session is closed to general attendees and is open for hand-picked changemakers.

EXCLUSIVE SPONSOR OF THE DR. MARTIN L. BLOCK AWARD
1 Available
$10,000

Sponsor the inspirational story of Dr. Martin L. Block and be a part of the Dr. Martin L. Block Award for Innovation & Excellence ceremony. Each year, an esteemed nominee is presented with this prestigious accolade which acknowledges an individual's effort to enhance the lives of America's seniors through clinical leadership, policy vision, and by superior example. Sponsorship includes branding on all promotional materials and the opportunity to announce the winner on stage at RISE National.