Sponsorship Opportunities
Sponsoring one of NSSA’s events is a powerful way to build influence and get your message in front of key stakeholders and decision makers from across the National Security Space Enterprise. NSSA’s sponsorship opportunities offer a variety of ways to extend your brand’s reach. From pre-show messaging to traditional on-site branding and attendee amenities, there are multiple opportunities for thought leadership, exposure, and engagement to reach your marketing objectives.
DISC 2024
Defense and Intelligence Space Conference
February 26-28, 2024
Hyatt Regency Reston, Reston VA and Surrounding Areas
Unclassified and TS//SCI
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Meeting Rooms
Meeting Rooms Available
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Exhibit
Exhibit Tabletops
See Description for Pricing
Industry
Member $2,195 / Non-Member $2,695
Academia / Government
Member $995 / Non-Member $995
Small Business
Member $1,495 / Non-Member $1,995
Located in the middle of the highly utilized networking break area, a limited number of exhibit tabletops are available for your organization to display its cutting-edge technologies and innovation. There will be dedicated exhibit time in the agenda on Monday and Tuesday. Included in the tabletop are the following:
- 6’ draped table with two chairs
- Power
- Internet
- Trash can
- One (1) registration valid on unclassified days (Monday and Tuesday)
Bundle
Cosmic Bundle
$15,000 Member Only Opportunity
- Five (5) Complimentary registrations to DISC 2024
- Sponsorship recognition during opening remarks of the conference
- Logo prominently displayed and hyperlinked on NSSA's website
- Logo prominently displayed and hyperlinked on select electronic promotional materials
- Logo prominently displayed on signage throughout the conference
- Logo on slides shown throughout the conference
- Logo on social media post recognizing your organization as a sponsor
GEO Bundle
$12,500 Member Only Opportunity
- Four (4) Complimentary registrations to DISC 2024
- Sponsorship recognition during opening remarks of the conference
- Logo prominently displayed and hyperlinked on NSSA's website
- Logo prominently displayed and hyperlinked on select electronic promotional materials
- Logo prominently displayed on signage throughout the conference
- Logo on slides shown throughout the conference
- Logo on social media post recognizing your organization as a sponsor
MEO Bundle
$10,000 Member Only Opportunity
- Three (3) Complimentary registrations to DISC 2024
- Sponsorship recognition during opening remarks of the conference
- Logo prominently displayed and hyperlinked on NSSA's website
- Logo prominently displayed and hyperlinked on select electronic promotional materials
- Logo prominently displayed on signage throughout the conference
- Logo on slides shown throughout the conference
- Logo on social media post recognizing your organization as a sponsor
LEO Bundle
$7,500 Member Only Opportunity
- Two (2) Complimentary registrations to DISC 2024
- Sponsorship recognition during opening remarks of the conference
- Logo prominently displayed and hyperlinked on NSSA's website
- Logo prominently displayed and hyperlinked on select electronic promotional materials
- Logo prominently displayed on signage throughout the conference
- Logo on slides shown throughout the conference
- Logo on social media post recognizing your organization as a sponsor
Karman Bundle
$3,000 Member Only Opportunity
- One (1) Complimentary registrations to DISC 2024
- Sponsorship recognition during opening remarks of the conference
- Logo prominently displayed and hyperlinked on NSSA's website
- Logo prominently displayed and hyperlinked on select electronic promotional materials
- Logo prominently displayed on signage throughout the conference
- Logo on slides shown throughout the conference
- Logo on social media post recognizing your organization as a sponsor
À La Carte
Title Sponsor
$50,000 Member Only Opportunity
“Own” the event by securing the title sponsorship of DISC 2024! As the title sponsor your
brand will be featured throughout the event spaces at DISC 2024! Reinforce your brand,
provide thought leadership and enjoy being seen as the industry leader across the national
security space enterprise. Included in the sponsorship are the following:
- Ability to moderate a keynote or panel (subject to discussion with NSSA)
- (8) full conference registrations to DISC 2024
- (8) seats to the invite only VIP lunch on Tuesday
- (8) tickets to the invite only VIP pre-reception on Monday evening
- Ability to play short video overviewing organizational capabilities
- (1) exhibit booth in prominent area
- (1) 4 x 6 railing banner in prominent location (sponsor to provide artwork; NSSA to produce and install the banner) * Please note, this deliverable only applies to February 26-27 at the Hyatt Regency)
- (1) Meter board in prominent location (sponsor to provide artwork; NSSA to produce meter board)
- Meeting room of your choice, based on availability
- Logo prominently displayed on lanyards given to all attendees
- Inclusion in the pre-and post-event email blasts
- Logo prominently displayed on select marketing materials promoting the event
- Logo prominently displayed throughout DISC 2024 web pages
- Logo prominently displayed and hyperlinked on select electronic promotional materials
- Logo prominently displayed on general sponsorship signage throughout the conference
- Logo on slides shown throughout the conference
- Logo on social media post recognizing your organization as a sponsor
Morning Host
$25,000 Member Only Opportunity
Show your thought leadership and sponsor the morning plenary session at DISC 2024!
- Two (2) sponsorships available - one per day
- Exclusive sponsorship of the Tuesday or Wednesday morning plenary session
- Three (3) complimentary registrations to DISC 2024
- Two (2) complimentary registration to the VIP pre-reception
- (1) exhibit booth in prominent area
- Ability to provide emcee for the sponsorship time slot
- Ability to play short video overviewing organizational capabilities at beginning of sponsorship timeslot
- Logo prominently displayed on screens for all agenda items during sponsorship timeslot
- Logo prominently displayed on event website agenda for all items during sponsorship timeslot
- Logo prominently displayed on all printed versions of agenda for all items during sponsorship time slot
- Inclusion in the pre-and post-event email blasts
- Logo prominently displayed on select marketing materials promoting the event
- Logo prominently displayed throughout DISC 2024 web pages
- Logo prominently displayed and hyperlinked on select electronic promotional materials
- Logo prominently displayed on general sponsorship signage throughout the conference
- Logo on slides shown throughout the conference
- Logo on social media post recognizing your organization as a sponsor
Afternoon Host
$25,000 Member Only Opportunity
Show your thought leadership and sponsor an afternoon plenary session at DISC 2024! Included in the sponsorship are the following:
- Two (2) sponsorships available - one per day
- Exclusive sponsorship of the Tuesday or Wednesday afternoon plenary session
- Three (3) complimentary registrations to DISC 2024
- Two (2) complimentary registrations to the VIP pre-reception
- (1) exhibit booth in prominent area
- Ability to provide emcee for the sponsorship time slot
- Ability to play short video overviewing organizational capabilities at beginning of sponsorship timeslot
- Logo prominently displayed on screens for all agenda items during sponsorship timeslot
- Logo prominently displayed on event website agenda for all items during sponsorship timeslot
- Logo prominently displayed on all printed versions of agenda for all items during sponsorship time slot
- Inclusion in the pre-and post-event email blasts
- Logo prominently displayed throughout DISC 2024 web pages
- Logo prominently displayed and hyperlinked on select electronic promotional materials
- Logo prominently displayed on general sponsorship signage throughout the conference
- Logo on slides shown throughout the conference
- Logo on social media post recognizing your organization as a sponsor
Welcome Reception
$25,000 Member Only Opportunity
Be one of the first organizations to make an impression and greet attendees by being the exclusive welcome reception sponsor.
- Four (4) complimentary registrations to DISC 2024
- Ability to introduce the keynote speaker during the reception
- Logo prominently displayed throughout the reception
- Access to VIP area within the reception venue
- Cups and napkins featuring your logo used during the reception
- Two (2) complimentary registration to the VIP pre-reception
- (1) exhibit booth in prominent area
- Logo prominently displayed throughout DISC 2024 web pages
- Logo prominently displayed and hyperlinked on select electronic promotional materials
- Logo prominently displayed on general sponsorship signage throughout the conference
- Logo on slides shown throughout the conference
- Logo on social media post recognizing your organization as a sponsor
VIP Pre-Reception
$17,500 Member Only Opportunity
Be the first to welcome the VIP’s which are expected to include speakers, government seniors, seniors from NSSA member companies, and NSSA board members. Included in the sponsorship are the following:
- Four (4) complimentary registrations to the VIP pre-reception
- One (1) complimentary full conference registration to DISC 2024
- (1) exhibit booth in prominent area
- Logo prominently displayed throughout the reception
- Cups and napkins featuring your logo used during the reception
- Logo prominently displayed throughout DISC 2024 web pages
- Logo prominently displayed and hyperlinked on select electronic promotional materials
- Logo prominently displayed on general sponsorship signage throughout the conference
- Logo on slides shown throughout the conference
- Logo on social media post recognizing your organization as a sponsor
VIP Lunch
$15,000 Member Only Opportunity
NSSA is hosting an invite only VIP lunch on Tuesday at the Hyatt Regency Reston. This is a great way to network with seniors from across the National Security Space Enterprise. Included in the sponsorship is the following:
- Seven (7) tickets to the VIP lunch
- (1) exhibit booth in prominent area
- Ability to provide giveways to be located in the lunchroom
- Logo recognition on signage throughout the VIP lunchroom
- Logo prominently displayed throughout DISC 2024 web pages
- Logo prominently displayed and hyperlinked on select electronic promotional materials
- Logo prominently displayed on general sponsorship signage throughout the conference
- Logo on slides shown throughout the conference
- Logo on social media post recognizing your organization as a sponsor
Journal Sponsor
$15,000 Member / $18,000 Non-Member
With so much great content at NSSA events, attendees need a way to capture the highlights. Sponsor the official event journal where attendees can take notes. Included in the sponsorship are the following:
- Exclusive Sponsorship
- Logo recognition on journals distributed to all attendees
- (1) Complimentary registration
- Sponsorship recognition on nssaspace.org
- Sponsorship recognition on on-site signage
- Sponsorship recognition on NSSA social media
- Sponsorship recognition on select marketing materials
WiFi
$12,500 Member Only Opportunity
Everyone in attendance will be checking their messages on their mobile devices throughout the event. Sponsor the WiFi at DISC 2024 and receive thousands of impressions! Included in the sponsorship are the following:
- Exclusive sponsorship of the Wifi throughout the conference
- Ability to provide custom username and password for attendee wifi access
- Ability to create custom landing page for Wifi access
- Logo prominently displayed on signage listing username and password for Wifi access
- One (1) complimentary registration to the VIP pre-reception
- Logo prominently displayed throughout DISC 2024 web pages
- Logo prominently displayed and hyperlinked on select electronic promotional materials
- Logo prominently displayed on general sponsorship signage throughout the conference
- Logo on slides shown throughout the conference
- Logo on social media post recognizing your organization as a sponsor
* Please note, the WiFi sponsorship only applies to the unclassified portion of DISC 2024.
Registration
$7,500 Member Only Opportunity
Gain valuable exposure to all who register by being the exclusive registration sponsor of DISC 2024! Included in the sponsorship are the following:
- Logo prominently displayed and hyperlinked on all registration related promotional materials
- Logo recognition throughout registration website
- Logo recognition on confirmation emails sent to all registered attendees
- Logo prominently displayed on signage around registration area
- One (1) complimentary registration to the VIP pre-reception
- Logo prominently displayed throughout DISC 2024 web pages
- Logo prominently displayed and hyperlinked on select electronic promotional materials
- Logo prominently displayed on general sponsorship signage throughout the conference
- Logo on slides shown throughout the conference
- Logo on social media post recognizing your organization as a sponsor
Greenroom
$7,500 Member Only Opportunity
Gain high profile exposure to speakers and VIP’s at DISC 2024 by sponsoring the greenroom. Available to speakers throughout the event as a place to prepare for their presentation, its an ideal location for raising the profile of your brand! Included in the sponsorship are the following:
- Exclusive sponsorship
- Logo prominently displayed throughout greenroom
- Ability to distribute marketing slicks/giveaways in greenroom
- One (1) complimentary registration to the VIP pre-reception
- Logo prominently displayed throughout DISC 2024 web pages
- Logo prominently displayed and hyperlinked on select electronic promotional materials
- Logo prominently displayed on general sponsorship signage throughout the conference
- Logo on slides shown throughout the conference
- Logo on social media post recognizing your organization as a sponsor
* Please note, this room will also be used for an invite-only, VIP lunch on Tuesday and the Greenroom sponsor will receive One (1) ticket to the lunch.
Breakfast
$7,500 Member / $9,000 Non-Member
Help attendees start the day off right by sponsoring the provided breakfast! Take advantage of one (or both) of the TWO opportunities (one per day) to sponsor breakfast. Included in each sponsorship is the following:
- Exclusive sponsorship of the Tuesday or Wednesday morning breakfast
- Cups and napkins featuring your logo
- Logo prominently on signage throughout F & B area
- One (1) complimentary registration to the VIP pre-reception
- Logo prominently displayed throughout DISC 2024 web pages
- Logo prominently displayed and hyperlinked on select electronic promotional materials
- Logo prominently displayed on general sponsorship signage throughout the conference
- Logo on slides shown throughout the conference
- Logo on social media post recognizing your organization as a sponsor
Lunch
$7,500 Member / $9,000 Non-Member
Nobody likes having “hangry” attendees. Sponsor a lunch (or two) and be the hero of the event! There are two sponsorships – one per day – and each include the following:
- Exclusive sponsorship of the Tuesday or Wednesday lunch
- Cups and napkins featuring your logo
- Logo prominently on signage throughout F & B area
- One (1) complimentary registration to the VIP pre-reception
- Logo prominently displayed throughout DISC 2024 web pages
- Logo prominently displayed and hyperlinked on select electronic promotional materials
- Logo prominently displayed on general sponsorship signage throughout the conference
- Logo on slides shown throughout the conference
- Logo on social media post recognizing your organization as a sponsor
Lightning Talks
$5,000 Member Only Opportunity
Sponsor a lightning talk during DISC 2024 and get your 5-minutes in front of the entire audience! Included in the sponsorship are the following:
- Limited availability
- Dedicated 5-minute time-slot on stage to show your thought leadership on a specific topic
- Intent is to spark conversation and collaboration
- Limited to 5 slides
- Sponsor to provide final presentation a minimum of two weeks in advance of the presentation time slot to review and approve content
- Logo prominently displayed throughout DISC 2024 web pages
- Logo prominently displayed and hyperlinked on select electronic promotional materials
- Logo prominently displayed on general sponsorship signage throughout the conference
- Logo on slides shown throughout the conference
- Logo on social media post recognizing your organization as a sponsor
Hotel Keycard
$5,000 Member / $6,000 Non-Member
Make an impression every time attendees staying at the Hyatt Regency hotel come and go from their hotel rooms as the exclusive keycard sponsor. Included in the sponsorship are the following:
- Ability to provide artwork for one side of Hyatt Regency Reston hotel key card distributed to all hotel guests in room block
- NSSA to provide specs and will produce keycards; sponsor to provide print ready artwork
- Logo prominently displayed throughout DISC 2024 web pages
- Logo prominently displayed and hyperlinked on select electronic promotional materials
- Logo prominently displayed on general sponsorship signage throughout the conference
- Logo on slides shown throughout the conference
- Logo on social media post recognizing your organization as a sponsor
Floor Clings
$4,500 Member / $5,400 Non-Member
Floor clings are a unique way to gain valuable exposure to attendees. Be the exclusive floor clings sponsor of DISC 2024 and show people the way! Included in the sponsorship are the following:
- Up to 20 2' x 2' floor clings to be placed throughout event venue
- NSSA to provide specs and will produce and install floor clings; sponsor to provide print ready artwork
- Logo prominently displayed throughout DISC 2024 web pages
- Logo prominently displayed and hyperlinked on select electronic promotional materials
- Logo prominently displayed on general sponsorship signage throughout the conference
- Logo on slides shown throughout the conference
- Logo on social media post recognizing your organization as a sponsor
AM Networking Break
$4,000 Member / $4,800 Mon-Member
Help attendees stay focused on all of the great content and networking! Sponsor the morning break where coffee, drinks and snacks will be provided to all in attendance. Included in the sponsorship are the following:
- Two (2) sponsorships available - one per day
- Exclusive sponsorship of the Tuesday or Wednesday morning networking break
- Cups and napkins featuring your logo
- Logo prominently on signage throughout F & B area
- Logo prominently displayed throughout DISC 2024 web pages
- Logo prominently displayed and hyperlinked on select electronic promotional materials
- Logo prominently displayed on general sponsorship signage throughout the conference
- Logo on slides shown throughout the conference
- Logo on social media post recognizing your organization as a sponsor
PM Networking Break
$4,000 Member / $4,800 Non-Member
DISC 2024 will be filled with end-to-end world class content and networking. Help keep attendees going by sponsoring the afternoon break. Included in the sponsorship are the following:
- Two (2) sponsorships available - one per day
- Exclusive sponsorship of the Tuesday or Wednesday afternoon networking break
- Cups and napkins featuring your logo
- Logo prominently on signage throughout F & B area
- Logo prominently displayed throughout DISC 2024 web pages
- Logo prominently displayed and hyperlinked on select electronic promotional materials
- Logo prominently displayed on general sponsorship signage throughout the conference
- Logo on slides shown throughout the conference
- Logo on social media post recognizing your organization as a sponsor
Conservatory Railing Banners
$4,000 Member / $4,800 Non-Member
BAM! That could be your brand making that initial impression as attendees enter the Hyatt Regency Reston, home of DISC 2024. Included in the sponsorship are the following:
- Limited availability
- Banner measuring 4’ tall x 6’ wide to be hung from 2nd floor atrium railings which are highly visible from registration and some of the meal function space
- NSSA to provide specs and will produce and install banners; sponsor to provide print ready artwork
- Logo prominently displayed throughout DISC 2024 web pages
- Logo prominently displayed and hyperlinked on select electronic promotional materials
- Logo prominently displayed on general sponsorship signage throughout the conference
- Logo on slides shown throughout the conference
- Logo on social media post recognizing your organization as a sponsor
Hotel Room Drops
$3,500 Member / $4,200 Mon-Member
Get your messaging in front of attendees staying at the Hyatt Regency Reston by sponsorship a room drop. Room drops are made either inside or outside of the hotel room and can include a door handle hang tag, piece of literature or a small tchotchke. Included in the sponsorship are the following:
- Limited availability
- Ability to provide hang tag, piece of literature or small tchotchke to be distributed inside or outside of every hotel room in the DISC 2024 room block at the Hyatt Regency Reston (sponsor to provide, NSSA to distribute to the appropriate rooms)
- Logo prominently displayed throughout DISC 2024 web pages
- Logo prominently displayed and hyperlinked on select electronic promotional materials
- Logo prominently displayed on general sponsorship signage throughout the conference
- Logo on slides shown throughout the conference
- Logo on social media post recognizing your organization as a sponsor
E-Blast Title Sponsor
$2,500 Member Only Opportunity
Want to drive traffic to your booth or set up meetings in advance of the event? Secure the title sponsorship (you are the only organization included in this sponsorship) and provide your messaging directly to the attendees in advance of the event or directly following the event. Included in the sponsorship are the following:
- Two (2) sponsorships available - pre-event and post-event
- Exclusive sponsorship of the pre-event or post-event eblast
- Ability to provide banner graphic for use on e-blast to pre-registered attendee list (pre or post event)
- NSSA to provide specs and will send e-blast; sponsor to provide print ready artwork
- 150-word write-up to be included at top of e-blast sent to pre-registered attendee list
- Logo prominently displayed throughout DISC 2024 web pages
- Logo prominently displayed and hyperlinked on select electronic promotional materials
- Logo prominently displayed on general sponsorship signage throughout the conference
- Logo on slides shown throughout the conference
- Logo on social media post recognizing your organization as a sponsor
Coat Check
$2,500 Member Only Opportunity
Its typically freezing in February in Northern Virginia. Be the exclusive sponsor Tuesday who provides a safe place for attendees to leave their coats at the Hyatt Regency Reston. Included in the sponsorship is the following:
- Ability to provide artwork to go on one-side of the coat check ticket given to attendees
- Logo prominently displayed throughout DISC 2024 web pages
- Logo prominently displayed and hyperlinked on select electronic promotional materials
- Logo prominently displayed on general sponsorship signage throughout the conference
- Logo on slides shown throughout the conference
- Logo on social media post recognizing your organization as a sponsor
Pull-Up Banner
$600 Member / $720 Mon-Member
Pull up banner advertising is a cost-effective way to get your brand and messaging in front of attendees. Keep your messaging somewhat generic and re-use it after the event (you will be given the pull up banner after the event). Included in the sponsorship are the following:
- Limited availability
- Pull-up banner advertising in one location in event venue (meter board measures approximately 3' wide by 6' tall
- NSSA to provide specs and will produce and install meter boards; sponsor to provide print ready artwork
- Logo prominently displayed throughout DISC 2024 web pages
- Logo prominently displayed and hyperlinked on select electronic promotional materials
- Logo prominently displayed on general sponsorship signage throughout the conference
- Logo on slides shown throughout the conference
- Logo on social media post recognizing your organization as a sponsor
E-Blast
$500 Member / $600 Non-Member
Join the leaders and get your messaging in front of DISC 2024 registered attendees! Opportunities available for pre-event and post-event eblasts. Included in the sponsorship are the following:
- Limited availability
- Logo recognition and 50-word write-up to be included in e-blast to all pre-registered attendees
- Logo prominently displayed throughout DISC 2024 web pages
- Logo prominently displayed and hyperlinked on select electronic promotional materials
- Logo prominently displayed on general sponsorship signage throughout the conference
- Logo on slides shown throughout the conference
- Logo on social media post recognizing your organization as a sponsor
Don’t see a sponsorship opportunity that meets your needs?
NSSA is here to help you have the best possible event experience. We understand that your marketing dollars are valuable and often limited, so we are happy to collaborate with you to create a custom package to your specific needs.
Please contact Jeffrey T. Ley, CEM, CMM, NSSA’s Chief Operations and Development Officer at 703-628-8696 with any questions, or to secure your sponsorship today!