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Why Sponsor Cvent CONNECT

Attendee personas

Attendance breakdown & buyer profile

Trade show opportunities

Sponsorship opportunities

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Why sponsor Cvent CONNECT?

Experience the power of live events at one of the world’s largest gatherings of experience makers, engagement experts, production pros, brand activators, and event technologists – Cvent CONNECT. Forge relationships with cutting-edge event producers, innovative marketers, and hospitality professionals who are leading the charge to reignite and reinspire events that thrive in our new hybrid world.

Sponsoring Cvent CONNECT gives you the opportunity to customize your presence at this marquee program! Whether you are interested in growing your business with lead generation, networking with potential customers, or brand recognition – we have the package for you!

Cvent CONNECT 2024 sponsors onsite

“This is one of the places we get the most business from on a year to year basis. It's an incredible opportunity for us to go and show something that's so tactile. And the quality of the leads we get from here is just fantastic. The meeting and event planners really understand the value that we're bringing and they always come through for us in the year to come." 

Madeline Purches
Corporate Sales Manager, The Escape Game
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As a future Cvent CONNECT sponsor, you can


Share valuable face time and build rapport with pre-qualified buyers


Market your products to key influencers and decision-makers


Increase the profile of your products and services


Maximize customer acquisition and retention

2024 Stats

10:1

Planner to Exhibitor organization ratio 

45

Average number of meetings per Exhibitor

89%

Exhibitors that will receive an RFP from Cvent CONNECT

2024 CONNECT Sponsors

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Attendee personas

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Meetings and event planners

Meeting & Event Planners are responsible for effective and efficient planning, development, and execution of meetings and events across their organization. Planners typically manage multiple meetings and/or events at a time while balancing changing stakeholder expectations. They are expected to deliver exceptional attendee experiences while staying on budget and demonstrating results.

Empowered Leaders - Building Diverse and Inclusive Event Communities

Meeting and event leaders

Meeting/Event leaders are responsible for driving their company’s meeting and events strategies. They maintain control over cost and risk, manage workload of the entire team, and are measured on their ability to maximize their impact on business objectives.

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Marketers

Marketers are responsible for developing and executing strategies to promote a product, service, or brand. They aim to grow sales by identifying areas of need and proposing products/services that will have the greatest positive impact for current and prospective customers.

benefits of an event technologist

Event admins & technologists

System administrators “get-stuff-done” and ensure consistency in an organization’s use of technology. They help ensure that disparate technology systems work together harmoniously to meet company goals. This role is essential to increasing overall company efficiency and achieving goals with a technology roll-out.

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Information technology

Information Technology professionals are responsible for the privacy of information collected and stored and the stability and security of technology systems within their organization.

Attendee Breakdown & Buyer profile

Cvent CONNECT 2024 sponsors onsite

Overall

77%

Event professionals

23%

Hospitality professionals

2,342

Planner organizations

713

Supplier organizations

In-person

69%

Event professionals

31%

Hospitality professionals

1,227

Planner organizations

547

Supplier organizations

Virtual

88%

Event professionals

12%

Hospitality professionals

1,392

Planner organizations

183

Supplier organizations

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2024 Cvent CONNECT Attendee Meetings Hosted

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Breakdown of event professionals

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Breakdown of corporate audience

2024 Breakdown of Corp Audience (CCUS)
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Level up with industry recognized credentials

“I've met more qualified leads here than I typically do in three or four events I go to throughout the year. The quality of attendees is awesome. We got a lot of events, managers, people who work with large hotels, non-profits, et cetera, folks that really fit our target market and we love talking to ‘em!"

Mike Serber
Business Development Manager, Social Imprint

“I think one of the things that we like about Cvent CONNECT is we have an opportunity to meet with other partners in the trade show as well as networking. And the education session has a lot of the technology platforms that we really look forward to also learning”

Sonia Fong
Senior Vice President, Convention and Development, Louisville Tourism

Cvent CONNECT 2024 Trade show highlights

Connect face-to-face with thousands of Cvent’s most qualified planners who book billions of $ of group business every year. Pre-scheduled 1:1 appointments help facilitate business onsite, driving unbeatable efficiency and uncovering quality leads in just one day. 

3:1

Planner to Exhibitor ratio

18K+

Leads scanned by exhibitors

45

Meetings per exhibitor
(Includes stop-bys)

94

Average time spent (minutes) by planners in the trade show

Trade show exhibitor options

 Single BoothDouble BoothPremier Booth
Standard Pricing$12,300$20,100Dependent on No. of Appt Schedules
Booth TypeSingle TurnkeyDouble Turnkey20 x 20 Footprint
In-Person Registrations2312
In-Person Appointment Schedule(s)

1 Schedule

(Up to 18 appointments)

2 Schedules

(Up to 36 appointments)

Up to 6 Schedules

in a 20 x 20 Booth

Lead Capture Licenses2312
Exhibitor Page in Attendee Hub with videos, collateral, and linksYesYesYes
Contact details for those who engage with your virtual contentYesYesYes
Mobile AppLogo & DescriptionLogo & DescriptionLogo & Description

2024 Exhibitors included

loui ville logo
choice hotels and radisson
American Express logo
Visit Dallas
san antonio
BW Events Tech Logo
sonesta logo
visit california logo
ihg hotels & resorts
veloxity logo

Cvent CONNECT 2025 Sponsorship Opportunities

Thought leadership opportunities
Cvent CONNECT Breakout Sessions

Custom breakout session

$30,000 for Streamstage, $25,000 for Simulive 

A custom breakout session offers you the fantastic chance to showcase your expertise by designing a session tailored to your area of expertise, positioning your brand as a thought leader and innovator in your industry. Sessions are presented and streamed from our high-capacity stream stages and breakout rooms at the event. 
Content and speaker must be approved by Cvent. 

Programmed breakout session

$15,000

Align your brand with an existing Cvent session. As a sponsor, you'll have the opportunity to welcome attendees and introduce speakers, positioning your brand as a leader in your industry. 

CONNECT TV interview

$ 15,000

A CONNECT TV Interview offers you the chance to showcase your company in a high-level executive interview. These bite-sized segments will be available to all attendees, giving you the chance to share insights into your company's vision, values, and industry expertise.

Karamo brown keynote

Keynote sponsorship

$ 75,000

Looking for a high-impact way to get your brand in front of the right audience? Sponsoring our Keynote Speaker offers you the chance to align your brand with some of the most innovative and engaging speakers in your industry

Invitation only opportunities

Partner Summit

This dedicated day of learning, collaboration and activation is designed to empower our partners with the tools, insights and connections to drive more value for their business. Partner Summit is built for third partner planners, software integrators and resellers. Showcase your brand in front of these key personas including Cvent users, sales and marketing professionals and agency business leaders.

Coffee Break - $10,000

Lunch- $15,000

Gift - $10,000

Commercial Ad Spot - $10,000

Reception & Dinner - $20,000

leadership summit sponsorship

Leaderships Summit

Showcase your brand to an exclusive audience of C-level attendees at this VIP event. Connect with influential C-level leaders and decision makers to build valuable business relationships.

Coffee Break: $15,000

Lunch: $25,000

Happy Hour (2 available): $20,000

Commercial Ad Spot: $10,000

Gift: $10,000

meet ups opportunity

Meet ups

Directly engage with Cvent CONNECT attendees as they unwind during 
custom designated industry vertical networking breaks. Take advantage 
of this opportunity to interact with attendees from targeted customer
verticals in a more casual setting.

Financial Services - $7,500

Life Sciences & Healthcare - $7,500

Technology - $7,500

Marketer - $7,500

Education - $7,500

Association & Non-Profit - $10,000

Venue Sourcing - $7,500

Women in Leadership - $7,500

First Timers - $10,000

Excellence Award Finalist - $7,500

Excellence Awards

Multiple Opportunities Avail – Price Varies

The Cvent Excellence Awards are an invite-only event and one of our largest retention programs. We exclusively invite our premier customers based on particular criteria (ex: Top Advocates, Customer Advisory Board Members, FORUM members, etc.) along with executives from both Cvent and leading industry organizations and of course our distinguished award nominees from stand out organizations.

Networking opportunities

Tuesday evening event - Disco Rodeo

$ 75,000 

Host the fantastic conference kick-off party! Get ready to saddle up and boogie down at the Disco Rodeo. This unforgettable event blends the glitter and glam of the disco era with the rugged, stylish elements of a rodeo. Prepare to be dazzled by a night where the dance floor sparkles with sequins and the air is electric with the energy of disco beats.

ADDITIONAL OPPORTUNITIES:

  • Branded Bar
  • Activation Stations
  • Entertainment

Wednesday evening event - Viva Fiesta Extravaganza

$ 75,000

Host the conference wrap party! This spectacular event will be a feast for the senses, featuring lively music, vibrant décor, and festive entertainment that captures the essence of San Antonio's rich cultural heritage.

ADDITIONAL OPPORTUNITIES:

  • Branded Bar
  • Activation Stations
  • Entertainment

Branded bar

$ 5,000 EACH

A Branded Bar offers you the chance to create a branded pop-up bar that will be the talk of the event. As a sponsor, you'll have the opportunity to showcase your brand in a unique and creative way, positioning your company as a fun and innovative industry leader.​

Branded areas
breakout

Career campfire and mini-theatre area

$50,000

This space would offer attendees career-focused content sessions as well as group coaching opportunities for attendees.  

experiential activation

Experiential Activations

15x15 space - $25,000, 20x20 space - $35,000

Let's work together to create a custom sponsorship opportunity that will be both memorable and effective. Whether you're looking to create a fun and interactive experience, or something more practical and useful, we're confident that we can help you achieve your goals.

pop up activation

Pop-up activations

Price varies by activation   

Looking for a highly-engaging and lead-generating opportunity at the event? Our Pop-Up Sponsorship offers you the chance to create brief and memorable experiences with attendees, positioning your brand as a leader in innovation and creativity.

Biergarten opportunity

Biergarten

$40,000

Space in the Innovation Pavilion

Raise a glass and create a vibrant atmosphere with a custom-branded biergarten. Showcase your brand to an enthusiastic crowd while they relax and enjoy a selection of beer. Open for the 3 days of the event and is a popular and highly visible area of our Innovation Pavilion.

Rose all day

$40,000
Space in the Trade Show

Sip, savor, and celebrate with Rosé All Day, the ultimate wine-lover’s activation. As a sponsor, you’ll be able to showcase your brand to 
Rosé  fans, giving them a reason to raise their glasses with an Instagram-worthy atmosphere. A popular and highly visable area of our high traffic Wednesday trade show

Puppy or kitten park

$30,000 - 2 available in the Trade Show on Wednesday

Showcase your brand in a unique and adorable way with a Puppy or Kitten Park. As a sponsor, you’ll receive a designated space where you can engage with attendees as they enjoy cuddling and playing with adorable puppies or kittens. Don’t miss your chance to connect with a captivate and leave a lasting pawprint.

Mocktail bar

$40,000

Space in the Trade Show on Wednesday

Indulge in the art of refreshing and alcohol-free mixology with a custom Mocktail Bar. Leave attendees looking for a health-conscious and alcohol-free experience with thirst quenching, unforgettable memories.

Coffee bar

$35,000

Space in the Trade Show on Wednesday 

Perk up attendees looking for a boost with a custom branded coffee bar. Nothing brings people together like a fresh cup of coffee, so don’t miss out on your chance to connect and engage as attendees get their morning jolt.

business lounge

Business Lounge

$75,000  

Create a sophisticated and comfortable Business Lounge that attendees will love. As a sponsor, you'll provide a space that complete with plush seating, workstations, and complimentary refreshments. The Business Lounge is the perfect place for attendees to relax and recharge between sessions, network with other attendees, and stay productive while on the go.

Gifting

Pricing varies

Attendee gifting is a fast-growing trend. As the gifting sponsor you will provide a gift for select attendee groups, a very popular perk each year with attendees.

Cvent Tech Tour

Tech Tours

$30,000

The Tech Tours at Cvent CONNECT are a way to share what’s going on behind the scenes. As the sponsor, planners will use your equipment to stay focused on the tour guide.

baggage check

Baggage check

$7,500  

Looking for a way to make life easier for attendees at the event? Provide a convenient Baggage Check service in a prime location. As a sponsor, you'll provide a hassle-free way for attendees to store their luggage and belongings while they attend the event.

trade show bench

Trade show bench

$2,500 each

Sponsor a bench in the trade show along the main 
aisles. Use this visible opportunity to encourage attendees to visit your booth.

Headshot Lounge

$50,000

A popular activation, as the sponsor you will offer attendees the opportunity to update their headshots.

Branded item opportunities
digital kiosk ad

Digital information kiosk ad

$7,000

Get your message across to attendees on these highly visible digital kiosks.

water bottle sponsorship

Water bottle sponsorship

$30,000

Promote sustainability and showcase your brand! Our Refillable Water Bottle Sponsorship offers you the chance to provide attendees with a practical and sustainable item that they can use throughout the event and beyond.

Event lanyards

$20,000

One of the most visible sponsorships creating thousands of walking billboards for your brand.

wifi sponsorship

Wifi sponsorship

$25,000

Looking for a great way to “connect”  your company with conference attendees? Take advantage of this highly visible opportunity that every attendee will be using while at the event.

journals

Event notebook/journals

$20,000

Everyone will be taking notes throughout the event using this notebook with your brand on the front and possible advertising space inside!  A popular item, that always goes home with attendees.

charging tables

High top charging tables or floor standing charging tables

$5,000 each 

As a sponsor, you'll provide phone charging stations for attendees. Choose between a table designed for convenience and practicality while networking, and a free standing charging station attendees can leave their phone inside while in sessions. 

Entertainment and engagement opportunities
IP booth

Innovation showcase booth

$30,000

We invite our integration partners to apply for this sponsorship which provides a branded booth open for the entire event in our Innovation Pavilion, as well as a chance to demo your integration during our showcase breakout session.

puppy yoga

Puppy Yoga

$20,000

Kick off the day with a workout class designed to give attendees a burst of energy and cuteness, not to mention more awareness of your brand!

Massage area

Massage area

$25,000

Our Branded Massage Area Sponsorship offers you the chance to provide attendees with a relaxing and rejuvenating experience that promotes wellness and relaxation.

opening entertainment

General session opening entertainment

$20,000

Kick Off the Event with a memorable and engaging opening session with our entertainment sponsorship. 

Brand spotlight
pre-session commercial

Pre-session commercial

Breakout Sessions: $25,000
General Sessions: $40,000
 

Tell the story of your brand with this 30-45 second commercial ad spot visible to in-person and virtual audiences

high impact ad

High impact advertising

$2,500 - $40,000

Our High-Impact Advertising Opportunities offer you the chance to place your ad in high volume areas throughout the event space, ensuring that thousands of attendees see your message. Sponsors can choose from a range of high-impact advertising options, including columns, escalators, elevators, window clings, and floor stickers.

closed caption

Closed captioning

$25,000 

Be top of mind throughout virtual breakout sessions as the sponsor of our captions! Allow a larger audience to consume the content and show off your brand!

Attendee hotel shuttle

$50,000  

Help attendees beat the heat by providing transportation in between the conference venue and their hotel. Sponsorship to include branded signage. Shuttles to operate on a mutually selected schedule based on conference programming.

accessibility sponsor

Accessibility sponsor

$5,000  

Sponsor ASL Interpreters during our General Session. Help make our General Sessions more accessible to those who are deaf or hard of hearing by sponsoring an ASL interpreter. 

fam trip

Fam trip offering

$7,000 (Multiple available)

Our mini fam trips are designed to offer a unique experience to select event attendees, allowing them to further explore the host city and its attractions. These trips can be scheduled either before or after the main conference dates, ensuring maximum exposure and engagement for your brand. All costs associated with the Fam Trip will be the sponsors responsibility. Sponsor to receive lead list prior to the event.

Sponsorship level benefits

Sponsorship spendCustom
$100,000 and up
Platinum
$100,000 and up
Gold
$50,000 and up
Silver
$20,000 and up
Conference Registrations with access to the Full Conference and all meals and networking events.10532
Client Conference Registrations with access to the Full Conference and all meals and networking events.(subject to final approval by Cvent)101085
Pre-Event Marketing (inclusion in event website and emails)✓✓✓✓
Onsite branding - Sponsor signage and Thank you in General Session✓✓✓✓
Dedicated Company Page in Virtual Attendee Hub✓✓✓✓
Contact Details for those who engage with your virtual content✓✓✓✓
Logo,100 Word Description and ability to link featured content in Event Mobile App✓✓✓✓
Post Event Marketing (inclusion on website, in emails)✓✓✓✓
Social MediaPromotion on all of Cvent’s Networks: Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn and Twitter✓✓✓ 
Guest Blog Post on Cvent’s Event Planning Blog✓✓  
Dedicated Push Notification through, mobile sent to attendees✓✓  

*Please Note:  Customized sponsorship packages designed just for Hotel Chains, CVBs, and DMOs available​

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