Our flagship conference is where the best equity minds meet. It brings together academics, thought leaders, stock plan experts and policy makers from across the globe to explore best practice in equity compensation and work together to drive a vision for future employee share ownership.
Sponsors can access a wide range of promotional opportunities across educational and networking sessions and fantastic brand profile before, during and after the event.
Our Sponsorship Packages
Sponsor packages for companies of all sizes and budgets are available.
If you are interested in an opportunity that you do not see listed, please contact us — we welcome new suggestions and ideas on how to adapt our packages to more effectively meet your goals.
Wednesday Opening Reception & Evening Event on 19 April 2023
Exclusive Sponsorship of the 2023 GEO Award Presentations and Dinner on 20 April 2023
Post conference summary thought leadership brochure distributed to all GEO members and promoted to non-members via email and social media, session materials and recordings
Diamond level benefits:
20’ x 10’ exhibition booth with preferential placement
Branded sail at event venue entrance
Four complimentary Conference passes
15% registration discount for clients and contacts1
Acknowledgement in Conference opening and closing remarks
Ability to make two minutes of remarks during conference
Full-page ad in GEO Awards Winner Book2
Sponsor badge ribbons with sponsor level designation
Plus standard sponsor package benefits:
One attendee bag insert
Sponsor branding in Conference marketing emails, on the GEO website and on-site
Company description in the Conference program guide2
Company description on GEO website
Pre-Conference registration list3
Post-Conference attendee list3
Use of our sponsor logo and email signature block
Mobile App branding, including logo, rotating advert, company description and link to company designated URL
Choice of sponsor item:
Badge lanyards
Attendee bag
Event schedule, presentation links, and session surveys are accessed via the app
Opening Keynote Speaker
Sapphire level benefits:
Two complimentary Conference passes
15% registration discount for clients and contacts1
Full-page ad in GEO Awards Winner Book2
Sponsor badge ribbons with sponsor level designation
Plus standard sponsor package benefits:
10’ x 10’ exhibition booth with preferential placement
One attendee bag insert
Sponsor branding in Conference marketing emails, on the GEO website and on-site
Company description in the Conference program guide2
Company description on GEO website
Pre-Conference registration list3
Post-Conference attendee list3
Use of our sponsor logo and email signature block
Mobile App branding, including logo, rotating advert, company description and link to company designated URL
Choice of sponsor item:
Closing Keynote Speaker and Lunch
Thursday Keynote Speaker
Thursday Lunch
Vinyl branded tops of high bistro tables in exhibit hall
Issuer Council and Luncheon Sessions
Branded Seat Caps
Have your brand on all attendees’ minds throughout the entire conference thanks to branded seat caps on all high back chairs for the conference meals in the exhibit hall.
Emerald level benefits:
Two complimentary Conference passes
15% registration discount for clients and contacts1
Sponsor badge ribbons with sponsor level designation
Plus standard sponsor package benefits:
10’ x 10’ exhibition booth with preferential placement
One attendee bag insert
Sponsor branding in Conference marketing emails, on the GEO website and on-site
Company description in the Conference program guide2
Company description on GEO website
Pre-Conference registration list3
Post-Conference attendee list3
Use of our sponsor logo and email signature block
Mobile App branding, including logo, rotating advert, company description and link to company designated URL
Choice of sponsor items:
GEO Conference registration desk
Conference networking break: Choice of morning or afternoon break on Thursday, or morning break on Friday
Shirts for GEO Team
Conference flowers
Ruby level benefits:
Two complimentary Conference passes
15% registration discount for clients and contacts1
Sponsor badge ribbons with sponsor level designation
Plus standard sponsor package benefits:
10’ x 10’ exhibition booth with preferential placement
One attendee bag insert
Sponsor branding in Conference marketing emails, on the GEO website and on-site
Company description in the Conference program guide2
Company description on GEO website
Pre-Conference registration list3
Post-Conference attendee list3
Use of our sponsor logo and email signature block
Mobile App branding, including logo, rotating advert, company description and link to company designated URL
Ability to insert item in Attendee Bag. Suggested items include:
Highlighters
Pens
Luggage tags
Notebook pads
Water bottles
Mobile chargers
To-go hot drink mugs
Marketing flyers
All expenses associated with insert item to be incurred by sponsor. Item must be pre-approved by GEO.
Additional benefits:
10’ x 10’ exhibition booth with preferential placement
Two complimentary Conference passes
Sponsor badge ribbons with sponsor level designation
Plus standard sponsor package benefits:
Sponsor branding in Conference marketing emails, on the GEO website and on-site
Company description in the Conference program guide2
Company description on GEO website
Pre-Conference registration list3
Post-Conference attendee list3
Use of our sponsor logo and email signature block
Mobile App branding, including logo, rotating advert, company description and link to company designated URL
Benefits:
10’ x 10’ exhibition booth with preferential placement
Two complimentary Conference passes
Sponsor badge ribbons with sponsor level designation
Company description in the Conference program guide2
Pre-Conference registration list3
Post-Conference attendee list3
Mobile App branding, including logo, company description and link to company designated URL
Use of our exhibitor graphic and email signature image
Upgrades:
150-word company description on GEO website - $350
Full Page Ad in GEO Awards Winner Book2
$1,850
Rotating Ad in Mobile App
$2,500
App Push Notifications
Send an alert or update to attendees and fellow exhibitors/sponsors with a custom push notification. Attendees receive messages as long as they have the application on their device.
$500 per notification
Attendee Bag Insert
$3,500
Outreach Email to GEO Membership
Distributed by GEO Limited to 6 opportunities
Conference Sponsor $3,950 Non-sponsor $4,950
EICC External Branded Sail
PVC material, H 6980mm x W 990mm Limited opportunities
$4,950
Branded Pillar Wraps:
Outdoor External EICC
H 3000mm x W 2350mm Limited opportunities
$3,950
In EICC GEO Registration Foyer
Limited opportunities
$2,950
In EICC GEO Plenary Foyer
Limited opportunities
$1,950
Premium GEO Awards table reservation with Prosecco toast
Available to Ruby sponsors and above only
Early Discount $3,500 Regular Rate $4,000
Video Commercial (Sessions)
Record a short 30-second video commercial to be played at the start of a selected session.
Limited to ten opportunities at the start of selected breakout sessions
$2,500
All expenses associated with the video to be incurred by sponsor. Video must be pre-approved by GEO.
Sponsored Tech Demo Sessions – Private Space
Show off your solution and demonstrate your products in a private area during lunch on Thursday. GEO will provide A/V and WiFi, as well as promote and announce your session.
Limited to two opportunities, sponsoring/exhibiting firms only
$10,000
Sponsored Roundtable Discussion Forums – Private Space
This is a unique opportunity to dive deep with attendees by sponsoring a 50-minute roundtable discussion centered on a topic that is critical to the employee ownership agenda. You may choose your own topic or work with GEO to craft one.
You are required to submit your facilitation ideas, questions and activities and what insights and knowledge the audience will gain as a direct result of participating in the roundtable or workshop.
A GEO content director will be assigned to partner with you on the design of your roundtable session.
Limited to three opportunities
$10,000
Thought Leadership Presentation – Main Stage*
A quick-fire presentation that is positioned in the event to allow for premium exposure and follow up. Session is 15 minutes in front of the entire audience and is conducted on the main stage of the Exhibit Hall. This Thought Leadership Session is intended to spark the interest of the group and create organic follow up conversations to solidify the message. This session is a great way to increase exposure without a full presentation.
Limited to four opportunities
*In the Exhibit Hall or other area at GEO’s discretion.
$15,000
General Session Chair Drop
Provide a special gift that GEO will place on attendees’ chairs at a Keynote
Limited to two opportunities
$5,000
All expenses associated with giveaway item to be incurred by sponsor. Item must be pre-approved by GEO.
Water Station Branding and Water Bottles
Display your brand at the conference water stations and provide reusable water bottles with your logo
$15,000
All expenses associated with the water bottles to be incurred by sponsor. Item must be pre-approved by GEO.
Escalator Branding
Place your brand on each side of two high-traffic escalators during the event
$8,000
Branded Floor Stickers
Brand the floor stickers that lead attendees to their sessions and other activities
Limited to four opportunities
$POA
Mobile App Attendee Polling Question
Get attendee feedback with one poll question of your choice during the panel-event-sponsorship
$1,500
1 Discount from regular conference rate, appropriate member category will apply. 2 May be produced virtually. 3 Inclusive of emails, opt-in only, for one-time use.
Contact Us to Find the Perfect Opportunity
All sponsorship opportunities are first come, first served from the date payment is received.
Don’t delay, contact our team to align your brand with the leading global non-profit and secure the best opportunities for your business.
What Sponsors Say
"GEO events present my company with many sought after opportunities with potential clients, as well as partnerships with other service providers."
Partner
"The level of the attendees, international angle and the all-encompassing agenda brings me back each year."
Director, LTI Plan Management
"The caliber of GEO attendees and the tight network that exists within the organization has been the basis of many long-lasting professional relationships in my career."
