Exhibit & Sponsor
Exhibit
Academy brings ambitious professionals together to expand their networks, sharpen leadership skills, and accelerate business success.
Event Profile
Attracting the next generation of pest management professionals, Academy is a conference unlike any other. A team-oriented event, Academy offers attendees the chance to work closely together on tasks and provides both business and professional growth. Attendance is usually around 225-250 people from across the United States.
Attendee Profile
Individuals identified as emerging leaders within their pest management companies, or those looking to further hone their leadership skills.
Sponsorship Opportunities
All Sponsorships Include:
- Logo included on attendee communications, event website, and event app
- One time use each of the pre- and post-event attendee lists
Note: Sponsorships valued at $3,000 Allied Member/$4,500 Nonmember or more will receive a reduced registration rate to the 1st attendee rate instead of the Allied member rate
Premier Sponsor: $99,225 Allied Member | $148,840 Nonmember – (SOLD)
This exclusive opportunity will put your company logo on all things Academy. This opportunity also includes the following:
- Recognized as the Premiere Sponsor on the Tuesday general session, along with the opportunity to address Academy attendees for up to five (5) minutes.
- Opportunity to register up to ten (10) attendees complimentary
- Opportunity to provide six (6) team captains (1 per team) to co-captain with NPMA’s appointed team captains.
- Logo included on Academy lanyards and team shirts
Keynote General Session Sponsor*: $27,565 Allied Member | $41,350 Nonmember – (SOLD)
Each year Academy brings in an inspirational keynote who covers topics such as leadership, company culture, and management. This opportunity will promote your company as a sponsor of our Thursday keynote speaker. This sponsorship includes:
- Logo recognition as the sponsor of your selected keynote.
- Slide with your company’s logo shown at the beginning of the session.
- Opportunity to address the attendees for up to three (3) minutes and introduce the keynote speaker.
*Please note, that this sponsorship does not allow you to select the speaker, but NPMA will present the potential speakers for feedback and approval.
Welcome Reception: $10,000 Allied Member | $15,000 Nonmember – (SOLD)
The official kick off to the Academy Olympics! The Welcome Reception brings all Academy attendees together and includes a community service event that supports the community the event is hosted in. This is a great opportunity to get your logo out in front of the attendees!
- Logo included on event napkins and onsite signage
- Two (2) minutes to address attendees at the conclusion of the Tuesday keynote speaker
Learning Labs*: $11,250 Allied Member | $16,850 Nonmember Exclusive Opportunity or $3,000 Allied Member | $4,500 Nonmember/Lab (EXCLUSIVE SOLD)
5 Opportunities (Exclusive Sold)
This opportunity will list your company as the sponsor of the Academy Learning Labs. These deep dive sessions focus on topics that will help attendees grow as leaders in both their businesses and the industry. The Learning Labs take place twice during the Academy program.
- Logo included on all onsite signage related to the learning labs
- Opportunity to provide a company representative to introduce each learning lab session speaker
*Please note: This sponsorship does not allow the exhibitor to pick learning lab topics or the speakers.
Olympic Game Night: $6,500 Allied Member | $9,750 Nonmember – 2 Opportunities (1 SOLD)
This is where the fun of Academy really kicks in! This event is a night full of games and friendly competition and one of the highlights of Academy!
- Logo included on all onsite signage related to the event
- Recognized as the sponsor of hosted beer at the event
- Logo included on event napkins
Rookie Orientation Lunch: $6,000 Allied Member | $9,000 Nonmember – (SOLD)
Everyone remembers their first Academy! This sponsorship puts your company in front of everyone who is attending Academy for the first time. This sponsorship includes:
- Logo recognition on event signage
- Opportunity to address rookies for two (2) minutes at the start of the lunch
Brain Date Sponsor: $2,500 Allied | $3,750 Nonmember – (SOLD)
Brain dates are a facilitated networking event that is like speed dating, but for business. Attendees are matched up at tables based on common topics and given the chance to ask questions/provide feedback to help one another.
- Logo recognition on event signage & event slide deck
- Logo recognition on table number signs
- Opportunity to address attendees for up to two (2) minutes at the beginning of the session
Networking Lunch (Wednesday): $8,500 Allied Member | $12,750 Nonmember – (SOLD)
Hosted on Wednesday of Academy, this lunch will put your company in front of everyone at Academy! This sponsorship includes:
- Opportunity to provide one (1) piece of marketing literature or small give away during lunch (item provided by sponsor)
- Logo included on event napkins
Morning Start (Breakfast): $3,000 Allied Member | $4,500 Nonmember ( 1 SOLD)
2 Opportunities
- Logo included on event signage during breakfast
- Logo included on event napkins
Refreshment Break: $2,000 Allied Member | $3,000 Nonmember (per break)
4 Opportunities
- Logo included on event signage during break
Event Supporter: $1,500 Allied Member | $2,250 Nonmember
All exhibitor cancellations must be received in writing. Cancellations will follow the cancellation policy outlined below. Refunds will be processed within 14 business days of being received by NPMA. Credit memos may be extended in lieu of refunds and will be handled on a case by case basis. Companies must use the credit within a year from the date the credit was issued. Any credit which has been unused after one year will be forfeited for refund or future use.
NPMA’s official refund policy states that any booth or booth personnel cancellations must be done 30 days prior to the start of the conference in order to receive a 100% refund. Any cancellations made within 30 days from the start of the conference will not be eligible for a refund. Cancellations requests must be made in writing and sent to Brittani Crawley, bcrawley@pestworld.org.
Booth personnel badges are eligible for substitution. Badge sharing, splitting, and reprints are not permitted. If you need to switch out your booth personnel names, please email meetingsteam@pestworld.org with the name of the original person registered and the name of the person who will be taking their spot.
