TO ELEVATE YOUR VISIBILITY
Sponsorship Opportunities
HEDNA’s Conference Sponsorship Program offers high visibility packages focused on your target audience. Reach the hospitality industry’s top decision-makers, key prospects, industry influencers from the largest hospitality brands, independent boutique hotels, and leading partners. Join a network focused on the latest industry best practices and cultivating a hotel technology ecosystem.
By supporting HEDNA as a sponsor, your company will get more than just the visibility you need in front of current and potential customers.
HEDNA sponsors are part of a community of distribution and hotel technology experts that collectively move the industry forward. Conferences provide insights into the latest industry trends and extensive business development opportunities.
To reserve your partnership, or if you have any questions, contact sponsorship@hedna.org.
Annual Conference Partner
HEDNA offers four annual partner sponsorship opportunities.
Annual partners will be recognized at our 2023 Global Distribution Conferences, on the HEDNA website/app, and in HEDNA marketing materials. In addition to specific recognition for each partnership, all annual partners receive:
- Recognition and three-minute presentation (speaker or video) on main stage at all events
- Branding recognition on HEDNA website, pre-conference emails, and onsite at the global conference
- Three (3) full global conference registrations per conference
- Opportunity to display company branded materials at the global conference
- Two hospitality client invites per conference
Payment Partner – $25,000
- Recognition during the Payment sessions/track at the global conference
- Recognition during Payment webinars throughout the year
Digital Partner – $25,000
- Recognition on mobile app communications throughout the year
- Recognition and presentation on main stage at all events
Distribution Partner – $25,000
- Recognition and presentation on main stage at all events
- Recognition during the Distribution sessions/track at the global conference
Future Leaders of HEDNA Partner – $25,000
- Recognition during Future Leaders Reception at the global conference
- Recognition during Future Leaders communications throughout the year
Summary of Conference Sponsor Benefits
| Sponsor Benefits | Platinum $10,000 |
Gold $8,000 |
Silver $5,000 |
Bronze $2,500 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Recognition of sponsorship announced on stage | • | • | • | • |
| Logo recognition on HEDNA website, event app, onsite signage, and conference promotions | • | • | • | • |
| Opportunity to display company branded materials | • | • | Meals Only | Networking Breaks Only |
| Number of conference registrations | 2 | 1 | ||
| Exclusive sponsorship of event at conference | • | • | ||
| Hospitality client invite | • | • |
Platinum Sponsorship Opportunities — $10,000
Extensive branding and exposure opportunities for the premier events throughout the conference.
Opening Reception
Your brand at the forefront of our attendees at our Opening Reception.
- Exclusive sponsorship of this event
- Branded signage throughout the reception space
- Opportunity to provide and display company branded materials (stir sticks, cocktail napkins, etc.) at the reception
$10,000
Seattle, January 23-25
Milan, June 6-8
Networking Reception
Exclusive visibility for your company at our signature offsite Networking Event.
- Exclusive sponsorship of this event
- Branded signage throughout the reception space
- Opportunity to provide and display company branded materials (stir sticks, cocktail napkins, etc.) at the reception
$10,000
Seattle, January 23-25
Milan, June 6-8
HEDNA Lounge: Coffee Cart
Your company prominently featured at our high-traffic HEDNA Lounge, where attendees will gather for casual conversations and networking over specialty drinks and treats. Who doesn’t appreciate a latte during the conference?
- Sponsorship of specialty service (coffee cart, mocktail bar, etc.) provided to attendees during conference
- Opportunity to display company branded materials throughout HEDNA lounge
$10,000
Seattle, January 23-25
Milan, June 6-8
Gold Sponsorship Opportunities — $8,000
Unique options for you to leverage your brand in front of the conference attendees with the Gold Level Sponsorship opportunities.
Lunch (Day 1)
High visibility for your brand during our early arrival reception. Connect with attendees during this casual, fun event.
- Exclusive sponsorship of this event
- Opportunity to provide and display company-branded materials (stir sticks, cocktail napkins, etc.) at the reception
- Branded table tents on tables throughout meals
$8,000
Seattle, January 23-25
Milan, June 6-8
Lunch (Day 2)
High visibility for your brand during our early arrival reception. Connect with attendees during this casual, fun event.
- Exclusive sponsorship of this event
- Opportunity to provide and display company-branded materials (stir sticks, cocktail napkins, etc.) at the reception
- Branded table tents on tables throughout meals
$8,000
Seattle, January 23-25
Milan, June 6-8
Silver Sponsorship Opportunities — $5,000
Unique options for you to leverage your brand in front of the conference attendees with the Silver Level Sponsorship opportunities.
Breakfast Sponsor (Day 1)
Exclusive visibility for your brand during the meal.
- Branded signage throughout the meal space
- Opportunity to display company branded materials at the meal
$5,000
Seattle, January 23-25
Milan, June 6-8
Breakfast Sponsor (Day 2)
Exclusive visibility for your brand during the meal.
- Branded signage throughout the meal space
- Opportunity to display company branded materials at the meal
$5,000
Seattle, January 23-25
Milan, June 6-8
Conference Lanyards
Our attendees wear your company branding throughout the event with our lanyard sponsorship.
- Exclusive sponsorship of conference lanyards branded with company logo
- Lanyards provided by sponsor
$5,000
Seattle, January 23-25
Milan, June 6-8
Bronze Sponsorship Opportunities — $2,500
Give your company visibility to hundreds of hospitality professionals with our budget-friendly bronze sponsorships.
Networking Break (Day 1 AM)
Exclusive visibility for your company during one of our networking breaks. Three opportunities available.
- Branded signage displayed in a high traffic area near the networking break
- Opportunity to display company branded materials during the break
$2,500
Seattle, January 23-25
Milan, June 6-8
Networking Break (Day 1 PM)
Exclusive visibility for your company during one of our networking breaks. Three opportunities available.
- Branded signage displayed in a high traffic area near the networking break
- Opportunity to display company branded materials during the break
$2,500
Seattle, January 23-25
Milan, June 6-8
Networking Break (Day 2 AM)
Exclusive visibility for your company during one of our networking breaks. Three opportunities available.
- Branded signage displayed in a high traffic area near the networking break
- Opportunity to display company branded materials during the break
$2,500
Seattle, January 23-25
Milan, June 6-8
WiFi Network
Be the company everyone remembers for allowing them to stay connected during the conference with our WiFi Network opportunity.
- Exclusive sponsorship of the global conference Wi-Fi network
- Option to select network log-in name and password
- Logo and Wi-Fi information printed on back of attendee name badges
$2,500
Seattle, January 23-25
Milan, June 6-8
Notebooks
This notebook branded with your company logo will go home with attendees after the event to extend your visibility.
- Exclusive sponsorship of attendee notebook branded with company logo
- Notebooks provided by sponsor
$2,500
Seattle, January 23-25
Milan, June 6-8
Sponsorship Agreement
Conference sponsors and attendees must agree to the terms of our Registration Agreement and our Code of Conduct.
RESERVATION/CANCELLATION POLICY
All sponsorships are available on a first-come, first-served basis. Sponsorships are not reserved until HEDNA receives payment.
US 2023 Conference
Cancellations must be received in writing to the HEDNA office sponsorship@hedna.org by December 1, 2022 at 5:00 PM U.S. Central Time to receive a 50% refund. No refunds will be granted thereafter.
Europe 2023 Conference
Cancellations must be received in writing to the HEDNA office by April 7, 2022 at 5:00 PM U.S. Central Time to receive a 50% refund. No refunds will be granted thereafter.
Reserve Your Opportunity
HEDNA sponsorship opportunities are sold on a first-come, first-served basis. Contact us to review available opportunities to get your brand in front of your target audience.