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AUGUST 26–28, 2026
SHERATON PHOENIX DOWNTOWN
ABOUT THE NCEO FORUM
The NCEO Forum connects you directly with the employee ownership community's key decision-makers in a setting designed for meaningful engagement not crowd navigation.
Position your brand as a thought leader where it counts. With limited attendance, your message reaches the right audience: executives, advisors, and practitioners actively shaping the future of employee ownership.
Lead the conversation on repurchase obligation, governance, and workplace culture. Build relationships that extend beyond business cards. Be remembered as the expert in your space.
2025 Attendee Stats
Audience by State
556 55+ Attendees Sessions
Audience by Job Function
Presenting Sponsor - 2
Registration & Lanyard Sponsor - 3
Continuous Coffee Sponsor - 4
Mobile App Sponsor - 5
Opening Luncheon Sponsor - 6
Soda Station Sponsor - 7
Opening Cocktail Reception Sponsor - 8
Closing Cocktail Reception Sponsor - 9
Eco Essentials + Impact Sponsor - 10
Room Key Sponsor - 11
Ice Cream Break Sponsor - 12
Charging Station Sponsor - 12
Event Photography Sponsor - 13
Hydration Station Sponsor - 13
Exhibit Booth Sponsor - 14
Forum Supporter - 14
SCHEDULE E X H I B I T O R
All times listed in Pacific Time
Wednesday, August 26
7:00 AM–8:00 AM: Mandatory Sponsor Setup
8:00 AM–7:00 PM: Exhibit Hall Open
Thursday, August 27
7:30 AM–7:00 PM: Exhibit Hall Open
Friday, August 28
8:00 AM–2:00 PM: Exhibit Hall Open
2:00 PM–5:00 PM: Sponsor Tear-Down
PACKAGES
Exclusive Presenting Sponsor - $16,000
Premier branding in the event space
Exclusive branding on all podium signage in breakout rooms
Solo rotating break slides in the general session ballroom
3–5 minute welcome speech by company representative during the opening general session
(5) complimentary registrations
Premier linked branding in the Forum mobile app
Linked sponsor logo in all Forum marketing emails
Forum attendee email list (3x) Twice before Once after
Complimentary tabletop exhibit space with the highest foot traffic in Phoenix (6-foot table with skirt, chair, and power) (3) push notifications via mobile app
Registration & Lanyard Sponsor -
$14,500
Organization name and logo on all lanyards
Branding on or near the registration desk
Company logo on all registration check-in iPad kiosks
Rotating logo on break slides
(4) complimentary registrations
Forum attendee mailing list (3x)
Twice before Once after
Complimentary tabletop exhibit space in Phoenix (6foot table with skirt, chair, and power)
(2) push notifications via mobile app
Linked logo on the Forum website
(2) social media posts featuring your brand as a sponsor
Continuous Coffee Sponsor -
$13,000
(3) complimentary registrations
Company branding on dedicated signage near coffee stations
Branded coffee cup collars and napkins during coffee service
Complimentary tabletop exhibit space in Phoenix (6-foot table with skirt, chair, and power)
Linked logo on Forum website
Rotating logo on break slides
Forum attendee mailing list (3x)
Twice before Once after
(2) push notifications via mobile app
Linked logo
(2) social m as a sponsor
Exclusive Mobile App Sponsor -
$12,000
Prominent customized branding throughout the app and platfor
Banner on the Forum platform page
Branded signage in the event s with a QR code to download th
(4) complimentary registrations
Premier linked branding in the mobile app
Linked logo in all emails regard downloading the mobile app
Rotating logo on break slides
(2) social media posts featuring your brand as a sponsor Forum attendee mailing list (3x)
Twice before Once after
Complimentary tabletop exhibit space in Phoenix (6-foot table with skirt, chair, and power)
(2) push notifications via mobile app
Linked logo on the Forum website
NEW! Soda Station Sponsor -
$10,000
Brand Boost: Elevate your brand's visibility among influential industry professionals as the exclusive soda sponsor. Hightraffic, high-refresh visibility. Last year's 200+ sodas translated to 800+ brand impressions. As the Forum grows, so does your reach.
Your logo prominently displayed near all soda stations, ensuring maximum exposure during the entire event
Your logo prominently displayed in high-traffic areas
(3) complimentary registrations
Complimentary tabletop exhibit space in Phoenix (6-foot table with skirt, chair, and power)
(2) push notifications via the mobile app
Linked logo on Forum website
Forum attendee mailing list (3x)
Twice before
Once after
(2) social posts with your brand featured as the soda station sponsor
Rotating logo on break slides
Opening Cocktail Reception Sponsor
- $9,750
Branding on cocktail tables and satellite bars
Branded cocktail napkins
Branded signage throughout the cocktail reception space
(3) complimentary registrations
Linked sponsor logo in multiple Forum “know before you go” attendee emails
Forum attendee mailing list (3x) Twice before Once after
Complimentary tabletop exhibi space in Phoenix (6-foot table w skirt, chair, and power)
(2) push notifications via mobile app
Linked logo on Forum website
(2) social media posts featuring your brand as a sponsor
Rotating logo on break slides
Closing Cocktail Reception Sponsor
- $9,750
Branding on all cocktail tables and satellite bars
Branded cocktail napkins
Branded signage throughout the cocktail reception space
(3) complimentary registrations
Linked sponsor logo in multiple Forum “know before you go” attendee emails
Forum attendee mailing list (3x)
Twice before Once after
Complimentary tabletop exhibit space in Phoenix (6foot table with skirt, chair, and power)
(2) push notifications via mobile app
Linked logo on Forum website
(2) social media posts featuring your brand as a sponsor
Rotating logo on break slides
NEW! Eco Essentials + Impact
Sponsor - $8,750
Champion sustainability where it matters most. As an ecoconscious sponsor, you'll showcase your environmental values through meaningful action delivering thoughtfully sourced, sustainable giveaways to attendees. Demonstrate that your company doesn't just acknowledge environmental challenges—you actively solve them.
Company branding on a sustainable giveaway item
Branded marketing materials featuring sponsor’s commitment to sustainability (to be showcased at booth and digitally in the Forum mobile app) (2) complimentary registrations
Complimentary tabletop exhibit space in Phoenix (6foot table with skirt, chair, and power)
Linked logo on Forum website
Forum attendee mailing list (2x)
Once before
Once after
Rotating logo on break slides
NEW! Room Key Sponsor -
$8,250
Exclusive branding on the access key card to all guest rooms at the Sheraton Phoenix Downtown
(2) complimentary registrations
Forum attendee mailing list (3x)
Twice before
Once after
Complimentary tabletop exhibit space in Phoenix (6foot table with skirt, chair, and power)
Linked logo on the conference website
Rotating logo on break slides
(1) social media post featuring your brand as a sponsor
(2) push notifications via mobile app
NEW! Ice Cream Break Sponsor
$8,250
Branded napkins
Branding on or near the food and beverage tables
Complimentary tabletop exhibit space in Phoenix (6foot table with skirt, chair, and power)
(2) complimentary registrations
(2) push notifications via mobile app
Linked logo on Forum website
Rotating logo on break slides
Forum attendee mailing list (3x)
Twice before Once after
Charging Station Sponsor - $8,000
Branded charging station positioned next to company sponsor booth
Company branding on event signage
(2) complimentary registrations
Forum attendee mailing list (3x)
Twice before Once after
Complimentary tabletop exhibit space in Phoenix (6-foot table with skirt, chair, and power)
(1) social media post featuring your brand as a sponsor
Event Photography Sponsor -
$7,750
Dedicated 30 minutes with onsite photographer
Sponsor-branded post-event email with digital photo album
Customized branded watermark on Forum photos (2) complimentary registrations
Complimentary table-top exhibit space in Phoenix (6foot table with skirt, chair, and power)
Linked logo on Forum website
Forum attendee mailing list (3x)
Twice before
Once after
Hydration Station Sponsor -
$6,500
Company branding on all hydration stations throughout the multi-level event space
Branded water cups at all hydration stations (2) complimentary registrations
Complimentary tabletop exhibit space in Phoenix (6foot table with skirt, chair, and power)
Linked logo on Forum website
Forum attendee mailing list (2x)
Once before
Once after
Rotating logo on break slides
Exhibit Booth Sponsor (5) -
(1) complimentary registration
$5,750
Complimentary tabletop exhibit space in Phoenix (6foot table with skirt, chair, and power)
Linked logo on Forum website
Rotating logo on break slides
Forum attendee mailing list (2x)
Once before Once after Forum Supporter (5) - $3,750
(1) complimentary registration
Linked logo on Forum website
Forum attendee mailing list (1x)
Once after
