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.
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Exhibit

Exhibit Tabletops
See Description for Pricing
Industry
Member $2,495 / Non-Member $2,995
Small Business
Member $1,695 / Non-Member $2,295
Academia / Government
Member $995 / Non-Member $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 DISC25
- 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 DISC25
- 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 DISC25
- 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 DISC25
- 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 DISC25
- 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
Lifetime Achievement Award Celebration
NSSA and individuals from across the national security enterprise will enjoy a relaxed, fun-filled, networking reception directly following the conclusion of programming on Tuesday, February 11th as we present the 2025 Edward C. "Pete" Aldridge Jr. Lifetime Achievement Award.
There are two options for sponsorship.

Celebratory Toast
SOLD

Supporting Sponsor
$2,500 Member / $3,500 Non-Member
Join other industry leaders as we celebrate the achievements of the 2025 awardee! Included in the sponsorship are the following:
- Logo recognition on on-site signage
- Logo recognition on NSSA website
- Logo recognition on select marketing materials
- Logo recognition on social media
À La Carte

Title Sponsor
SOLD

Morning Host
SOLD

Afternoon Host
SOLD

Welcome Reception
$22,500 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 DISC25
- Ability to introduce the keynote speaker during the reception
- Logo prominently displayed throughout the reception
- Access to VIP area within the reception venue
- Two (2) complimentary registration to the VIP pre-reception

Early Career Program
$17,000 Member Only Opportunity
Help building the Natonal Security Space pipeline of young talent. Sponsor the early career program and receive the following:
- Two (2) complimentary registrations to DISC25
- Ten (10) complimentary early career professional registrations (valid only on Monday, February 10)
- Five (5) complimentary registrations to the VIP Pre-reception
- Logo prominently displayed throughout the early career programming

VIP Pre-Reception
$15,000 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 DISC25
- Logo prominently displayed throughout the reception

VIP Lunch
SOLD

Journal Sponsor
SOLD

WiFi
SOLD

Registration
SOLD

Lunch
$10,000 Member / $12,000 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 Wednesday lunch (Tuesday SOLD)
- Logo prominently on signage throughout F & B area
- One (1) complimentary registration to the VIP pre-reception
- Logo prominently displayed throughout DISC25 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
SOLD

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 Wednesday morning breakfast (Tues. SOLD)
- Logo prominently on signage throughout F & B area
- One (1) complimentary registration to the VIP pre-reception
- Logo prominently displayed throughout DISC25 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 DISC25 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 DISC25 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 DISC25 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
SOLD

PM Networking Break
$4,000 Member / $4,800 Non-Member
DISC25 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
- Logo prominently on signage throughout F & B area
- Logo prominently displayed throughout DISC25 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
SOLD

Coat Check
SOLD

Pull-Up Banner
$600 Member / $720 Non-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 DISC25 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 DISC25 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 DISC25 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 meet 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!
