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WCI 2026 Sponsorship Opportunities

The WCI 2026 Conference brings together more than 6,000 workers’ compensation professionals for four days of education, networking, and industry engagement.

Sponsorships offer unmatched visibility across the conference—from main-stage recognition and digital branding to Exhibit Hall enhancements and high-traffic on-site placements.

6,000+
Attendees
909,000+
Sponsor Impressions
12,000+
Exhibitor Leads (2025)
1,083
Business Cards Exchanged
14,820
Private Messages in Whova
$500–$23,000
Sponsorship Range

For questions or to discuss the best sponsorship fit for your organization,
please contact Julie Sabolic at julie@wci360.com

Premier Sponsorship Packages

Unparalleled visibility, recognition, and conference-wide brand presence.

Elite Sponsorship

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  • ✔ Program recognition: Elite Sponsor listing in the conference program
  • ✔ Signature branding: Full-color banner or lighted theatre marquee box (your design)
  • ✔ Stage visibility: Verbal & visual recognition at Opening Session; visual at Monday Night Reception
  • ✔ Print ads: Full-page advertisement in the conference program and companion
  • ✔ Ticket branding: Recognition on the back of the Monday Night Reception ticket
  • ✔ Meeting space: Dedicated meeting room + semi-private space on the Exhibit Hall floor
  • ✔ On-property visibility: Flutter flag at the entrance + logo on the Portico digital entrance sign
  • ✔ WCI-TV: Two interviews (YouTube + in-room hotel TVs)
  • ✔ Digital recognition: Website, social media, Spotlight, and lobby-bar TV recognition
  • ✔ Thought leadership: Featured article or video on the WCI website and Spotlight
  • ✔ App & companion: Logo + enhanced listing in Whova; enhanced exhibitor listing in conference companion (if applicable)
  • ✔ Room block: 5 guaranteed (non-paid) reservations at the World Center Marriott
  • ✔ Registrations & VIP: 10 conference registrations + 8 VIP Reception invitations
  • ✔ Discounts: 40% off booth packages; 10% off additional sponsorships and advertising

Platinum Sponsorship

  • ✔ Signature branding: Full-color banner or lighted theatre marquee box (your design)
  • ✔ Stage visibility: Verbal & visual recognition at Opening Session; visual at Monday Night Reception
  • ✔ Print ads: Full-page advertisement in the conference program
  • ✔ WCI-TV: One interview (YouTube + in-room hotel TVs)
  • ✔ Thought leadership: Featured article or video on the WCI website and Spotlight
  • ✔ Digital recognition: Website, social media, Spotlight, and lobby-bar TV recognition
  • ✔ Room block: 2 guaranteed (non-paid) reservations at the World Center Marriott
  • ✔ App & companion: Logo + enhanced listing in Whova; enhanced exhibitor listing in the conference companion (if applicable)
  • ✔ Meeting space: Semi-private space on the Exhibit Hall floor
  • ✔ Registrations & VIP: 6 conference registrations + 6 VIP Reception invitations
  • ✔ Discounts: 30% off booth packages; 10% off additional sponsorships and advertising

Prime Sponsorship

  • ✔ Signature branding: Full-color banner or lighted theatre marquee box (your design)
  • ✔ Stage visibility: Verbal & visual recognition at Opening Session; visual at Monday Night Reception
  • ✔ Print ads: Full-page advertisement in the conference program
  • ✔ Digital recognition: Website, social media, Spotlight, and lobby-bar TV recognition
  • ✔ App & companion: Logo + enhanced listing in Whova; enhanced exhibitor listing in the conference companion (if applicable)
  • ✔ Meeting space: 10% discount on semi-private Exhibit Hall meeting space
  • ✔ Registrations & VIP: 4 conference registrations + 4 VIP Reception invitations
  • ✔ Discounts: 20% off booth packages; 10% off additional sponsorships and advertising

Do Not Disturb Signs

$17,000 Add to Cart →
Do Not Disturb door hanger example
  • ✔ Room visibility: Sponsor-designed Do Not Disturb door hangers placed in Marriott hotel rooms for the duration of the conference
  • ✔ Stage visibility: Verbal & visual recognition at Opening Session; visual at Monday Night Reception
  • ✔ Print ads: Full-page advertisement in the conference program
  • ✔ Digital recognition: Website, Spotlight, and lobby-bar TV recognition
  • ✔ Room block: 2 guaranteed (non-paid) room reservations at the World Center Marriott
  • ✔ App & companion: Logo + enhanced listing in Whova; enhanced exhibitor listing in the conference companion (if applicable)
  • ✔ Registrations & VIP: 6 conference registrations + 4 VIP Reception invitations
  • ✔ Discounts: 30% off booth packages; 10% off additional sponsorships and advertising

Branding & On-Site Visibility

High-impact placements that keep your brand front and center throughout the conference.

Lobby Bar Windows branding example

Lobby Bar Windows

(4) 30"x78" and (1) 30"x67" company-designed adhesives cover the top windows and over the door of the lobby bar in this popular gathering spot.

Escalator Windows Branding

Escalator Windows

Display your company brand in this highly visible and high traffic location conveniently beside the lobby escalators.

Escalator Floor Graphic Branding
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Escalator Floor Graphic

Display your company brand in this 180"x180" large floor graphic located at the foot of the escalators leading to the main convention floor.

Elevator Floor Signs Branding

Elevator Floor Signs

Sponsor all 9 elevators transporting attendees to hospitality suites and hotel rooms in the East Tower of the Marriott. Each sign measures 48" x 48" and may be any shape.

Entrance Digital Display Branding

Entrance Digital Display

Become one of two sponsors to add their branding to the Marriott’s Entrance Digital Display, which is seen by all incoming guests.

Central Atrium Branding

Central Atrium

Become one of two sponsors to add their branding to the highly visible 195" x 138" central atrium walls. Only one remains.

Lobby Bar Cups

Lobby Bar Cups

Sunday SOLD
Monday — $7,500 Add →
Tuesday — $6,000 Add →

The Marriott’s Lobby Bar is a popular spot each day of the conference. Sponsors will provide customized 12oz unbreakable cups to the Marriott to be used throughout the day and night. One exclusive sponsorship is available each day.

Lobby Bar Napkins Branding

Lobby Bar Napkins

Sunday — $3,500 Add →
Monday — $3,500 Add →
Tuesday — $3,500 Add →

The Marriott’s Lobby Bar is a popular spot each day of the conference. Napkin sponsors provide customized cocktail napkins to the Marriott to be used in the lobby bar throughout the day and night. One exclusive sponsorship is available each day for Sunday, Monday, and Tuesday.

Double-Sided Rectangular Column Decal

Double-Sided Rectangular Column Decal

These large 48" × 96" double-sided marble columns are located in the arrival concourse, a high-visibility area where conference registration takes place.

Column Wraps Branding

Column Wraps

72″ – $2,950 Add →
96″ – $3,850 Add →

No one can miss your advertisement on the big columns! Full-color wraps are available for both the marble walkway and the convention floor.

Conference Pens Branding

Conference Pens

Provide your company-branded pen to be placed in all attendees’ registration bags and at conference registration desks.

Escalator Runner Branding

Escalator Runner

11" × 360" escalator runner located on the highly visible lobby escalators.

Monday Night Reception Dessert or Beverage Bar Sponsorship

Monday Night Reception Sponsors

Dessert Station — $2,150 Add →
Beverage Bar — $2,150 Add →

Choose between sponsoring one of our dessert stations or one of our beverage bars. Each sponsorship includes a branded sign in front of the hospitality location and two tickets to the Monday Night Reception.

Floor Signs Branding

Floor Signs

Full-color 48" × 48" floor signs placed throughout the convention. Any shape allowed; space selection is first-come, first-served.

Water Station Branding
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Water Stations

Wrap Marriott water stations with your company branding—including the fabric sleeve over the water bottle. Select from multiple high-traffic locations on a first-come, first-served basis.

COMING SOON

Escalator Digital Branding

For those who loved our LCD-TV lobby displays in past years, a refreshed digital branding opportunity is on the way. The Marriott is renovating this area—full details will be available January 2026.

Exhibit Hall Branding

Boost traffic and visibility inside the Exhibit Hall with signage and branding opportunities.

View Exhibit Details & Booth Packages
Exhibit Hall Aisle Signs

Exhibit Hall Aisle Signs

One Sign – $1,200 Add →
Two Signs – $1,700 Add →

48" × 36" company-designed, double-sided sign hung in your chosen aisle row. Maximum two signs per row.

Exhibit Hall Floor Signs New

Exhibit Hall Floor Signs

One Sign – $250 Add →
Three Signs – $600 Add →

Company-designed 24" round floor signs placed at the front of exhibit hall aisles or other selected locations. Promote your booth number or a branded message!

Exhibit Hall Beverage Breaks

Exhibit Hall Beverage Breaks

Monday AM – $2,500 Add →
Monday PM – $2,500 Add →
Monday (Full Day) – $4,800 Add →
Tuesday AM – $2,500 Add →
Tuesday PM – $2,500 Add →
Tuesday (Full Day) – $4,800 Add →

Beverage breaks are held inside the Exhibit Hall at designated times. Each break lasts approximately one hour. Your company logo will be posted at all four beverage break stations. Morning breaks feature coffee and water; afternoon breaks feature sodas and water.

Exhibit Hall Ice Cream Social New

Exhibit Hall Tuesday Ice Cream Social Sponsor

Ice Cream Social – $3,500 Add →

Ice cream social will be held in the Exhibit Hall on Tuesday afternoon. Your company sign with logo will be posted at all designated ice cream stations. Your logo will also be listed in the conference app and conference program.

Advertising Opportunities

Reach the WCI audience year-round through digital, print, and video advertising channels.

Program Booklet Advertising

Program Booklet Advertising
Inside Front Cover – $6,000 (SOLD)
Full Page – $2,500 Add →
Inside Back Cover – $4,500 Add →

Advertising is available on a first-come, first-served basis. All placements are full color. Publication size: 8 3/8" × 10 7/8". Artwork deadline: May 15, 2026.

WCI® Spotlight Advertising

WCI Spotlight Advertising
Top Featured Square (18 issues) – $2,000 Add →
Bottom Banner (18 issues) – $1,600 Add →

The WCI® Spotlight is emailed throughout the year to a readership of 17,500+. All ads run across 18 issues. Please provide Top Featured Square ads as JPGs sized 160 × 133 px and Bottom Banner ads as JPGs sized 600 × 69 px.

WCI-TV Advertorials – $2,500

WCI-TV Advertorials
Advertorial – $2,500 Add →

WCI®-TV’s Advertorial program gives exhibitors the opportunity to demonstrate new products or services in a professionally produced 2–3 minute video. Each video runs in the daily conference news headlines and is provided to you for your own marketing use.

Videos may be filmed, produced, edited, and delivered onsite during the conference, or recorded in advance via WCI®-TV’s digital studio.

Session & Event Sponsorships

Support key breakout tracks and special events while showcasing your organization’s brand.

Diversity & Talent Breakout
DATA Premium Sponsor – $2,500 Add →

A sign posted at the event with company logo
Company name listed in the conference program
Company logo displayed in the conference app
One reserved table at the DATA luncheon honoring students
Recognition on the DATA website

DATA Session Sponsor – $1,000 Add →

A sign posted at the event with company logo
Company name listed in the conference program
Company logo displayed in the conference app

DATA Supporter – $500 Add →

A sign posted at the event with company logo

Prayer Breakfast Sponsor
Premium Sponsor – $3,000 Add →

A sign posted at the event with company logo
Company name listed in the printed program
Company logo displayed in the conference app
Two reserved tables of eight (16 total breakfast tickets included)

Sponsor – $1,500 Add →

A sign posted at the event with company logo
Company name listed in the printed program
Company name listed in program session in conference app
One reserved table of eight (8 total breakfast tickets included)

Supporter – $500 Add →

A sign posted at the event with company logo
Company name listed in the program session in the conference app
Two complimentary breakfast tickets included