WORLD’S PREMIER WOMEN’S CONFERENCE
PRODUCED BY WOMEN FOR WOMEN AND THEIR ALLIES
An amazing day of inspiration and learning. • World-class speakers
PLAN TO
97% ATTEND AGAIN CONFERENCE
120k+ ALUM
• Thought-provoking
panel discussions
• Networking opportunities • Candid Q&As with top
women leaders
RATE THE EVENT AS
93% EXCELLENT
PAST CONFERENCE SPEAKERS
SERENA WILLIAMS World Champion Tennis Player
MICHELLE OBAMA MADELEINE ALBRIGHT Diplomat and Former U.S. Secretary of State
Former First Lady, Attorney, and Bestselling Author
BRENÉ BROWN Researcher and Author
OPRAH WINFREY Television Producer, Actress, Author, and Philanthropist
JAMEELA JAMIL Actress and Activist
HILLARY CLINTON Former U.S. Secretary of State, Former First Lady, and Politician 3
Empowered by incredible content and filled with practical wisdom
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WHY ATTEND?
97%
OF ATTENDEES SAY THEY WILL RETURN BECAUSE THE CONFERENCE IS … • Powered by academic research • Professionally designed for outcomes
What Past Participants Are Saying… “I absolutely love that it was a hybrid experience. Due to the excellent technology set-up that was provided, my virtual experience was flawless. It was as if I was there in person! Having a choice to attend in person or virtual was fantastic!” — Latsamy Visetsin, Manager of Inclusion & Diversity, The TJX Companies, Inc.
• Delivered by world-class experts
“I am so grateful to have had the opportunity to attend the Simmons Conference for Inclusive Leadership! Listening to all of the strong, inspiring women leaders was re-energizing and empowering. I left the conference feeling inspired and ready to embrace new challenges! I am excited to discover the opportunities and experiences they lead me to.” — Molly Miller, Global Talent Development & Learning Specialist, Mercury Systems 5
WHY ATTEND?
Make a strategic investment in your career • Inspiration and wisdom to re-energize your team • Practical tips and tools from industry experts • Leadership insights into the latest workplace topics and trends
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WHY ATTEND?
Your Support Gives Back
Hosted by Simmons University a global authority on women’s leadership for 125 years
ALL PROCEEDS BENEFIT SIMMONS UNIVERSITY PROGRAMMING. • Boston Scholars: Help students from underserved communities • Academic courses: Fund “Everyday Leadership” programs at Simmons • Inclusive Leadership Initiatives: Support our mission to manifest gender equity and foster cultures of inclusion
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3 Ways to Attend
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⤉ In-Person and Online tickets include individual access to VOD for 90 days following the event
⤉
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2024 Sponsorship Packages Organizational branding and participation opportunities
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INSPIRE, DEVELOP AND GROW YOUR LEADERS
Why Sponsor?
RAISE YOUR VISIBILITY
ENHANCE PRODUCTIVITY
RECRUIT TOP TALENT
Showcase your commitment to women’s leadership & gender equity
Improve team morale
Prove your commitment to hiring women leaders
Enhance your DEI programming Spotlight participation of conference delegates at media events
Equip rising stars with innovative leadership tools and strategies Increase staff loyalty and retention
Network with women leaders from around the globe Meet highly qualified job-seekers
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INSPIRE, DEVELOP AND GROW YOUR LEADERS
Benefits of Sponsorship Amplify your brand in front of an engaged audience • Increase brand awareness • Speaker & panelist spotlights
93% 97%
• Access to VIP events • Passes to the conference • Virtual interactive booth space
97%
evaluated the conference very good or excellent
would attend a future conference
would recommend to a friend or colleague
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INSPIRE, DEVELOP AND GROW YOUR LEADERS
Conference Exposure
415,800
Email impressions of sponsor logos
745 in-person 2,377 virtual attendees on 3/14
94,106
1,600
Views to the 2023 conference sponsor webpage a 151% increase over 2022
Video on Demand Registrations
351
34,894
Attending organizations
Sample conference day social media reach
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INSPIRE, DEVELOP AND GROW YOUR LEADERS
Join These Organizations
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WHAT ORGANIZATIONS ARE SAYING…
SAIDAH GRAYSON DILL
Vice President, Deputy General Counsel Employment Law
The 2023 Simmons Leadership Conference was nothing short of phenomenal. Fabulous fellowship with the 80+ Cisco employees in attendance began with with a pre-conference dinner hosted by Carmita Davis Bass, PMP
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WHAT ORGANIZATIONS ARE SAYING…
DAWN TIEMANN Senior Advisor, External Relationships, Dell Technologies Culture, Diversity & Inclusion
With an easy-to-use platform, globalized content, and amazing speakers that motivate attendees, they have made it simple for us to be more inclusive in offering seamless access to our global team members for the event.
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WHAT ORGANIZATIONS ARE SAYING…
JOANNE STEPHANE
Principal at Deloitte
Thank you, Simmons University Institute for Inclusive Leadership, for the privilege to participate in the 2023 Simmons Leadership Conference. It was an empowering experience, and I walked away feeling inspired and motivated to continue pushing boundaries and challenging the status quo.
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The higher the tier, the richer the benefits. Sponsorship Tiers
Sponsorship Opportunities
Luminary Empower Visionary Insight
• Branding & promotion • Speaker & panelist spotlights • Access to VIP events • In-person tickets
Experience
• Virtual passes
Community
• Virtual interactive booth
Leadership
• Social Media amplification
Champion
• Company-wide VOD 90-day access
Supporter
• Virtual swag
Non-Profit 17
In-Person Sponsorship Packages
$170k Limit 4
ATTENDANCE
30
VIRTUAL Passes / online from anywhere
50
VIRTUAL Exhibitor Passes / online
2
SPOTLIGHTS
MAINSTAGE Panelist Opportunity / in-person
1
MAINSTAGE Executive Spotlight / pre-recorded
2 min
Introduction of Breakout Speaker / pre-recorded
1
Private Q&A with a Speaker / online invitations
20
Luncheon Sponsorship / in-person
✔
Creating Impact Luncheon Seats / in-person seats
8
EXCLUSIVE
IN-PERSON Tickets / seated in tables of 10
SOCIAL & ADs
DAY-OF EVENT
BENEFITS
Luminary Sponsorship
FORMERLY DIAMOND
Conference Reception Passes / in-person
all in-person attendees
Social Media Solo Mentions / Twitter, Instagram, LinkedIn, Facebook
6
Platform Digital Push Notifications / online
2
Virtual Swag / online
1
Webcast Ad / or 12 slides
2 min 20
BRANDING & NETWORKING
POST EVENT
$170k
BENEFITS
Luminary Sponsorship
FORMERLY DIAMOND Logo Placement / website, online platform, mobile app, marketing materials & emails
✔
Company Name / in rotation on virtual mainstage
✔
VIRTUAL / Networking Booth Interactive with 2 scheduled live presentation sessions
✔
Branding and video options*
✔
Shareable content* & easy contact card drop
✔
IN-PERSON / Networking High-Top & Signage Networking high top with 2 chairs Window cling display behind table*
✔ 3x2 frames
Ballroom entrance wall panel*
✔
Video on Demand (VOD) / for full organization for up to 90 days
✔
Conference Discussion Guide / VOD companion workbook
✔
Post-Event Attendee Spotlight / scheduled virtual recording
✔
Limit 4 * All graphics elements and content created by sponsoring company and designed within provided specs
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$130k
ATTENDANCE
30
VIRTUAL Passes / online from anywhere
30
VIRTUAL Exhibitor Passes / online
2
SPOTLIGHTS
MAINSTAGE Panelist Opportunity / in-person
1
MAINSTAGE Executive Spotlight / pre-recorded
2 min
Private Q&A with a Speaker / online invitations
20
Creating Impact Luncheon Seats / in-person seats
6
EXCLUSIVE
IN-PERSON Tickets / seated in tables of 10
SOCIAL & ADs
DAY-OF EVENT
BENEFITS
Empower Sponsorship
FORMERLY PLATINUM
Conference Reception Passes / in-person
all in-person attendees
Social Media Solo Mentions / Twitter, Instagram, LinkedIn, Facebook
4
Platform Digital Push Notifications / online
2
Virtual Swag / online
1
Webcast Ad / or 10 slides
2 min
Limit 6 22
BRANDING & NETWORKING
POST EVENT
$130k
BENEFITS
Empower Sponsorship
FORMERLY PLATINUM Logo Placement / website, online platform, mobile app, marketing materials & emails
✔
Company Name / in rotation on virtual mainstage
✔
VIRTUAL / Networking Booth Interactive with 2 scheduled live presentation sessions
✔
Branding and video options*
✔
Shareable content* & easy contact card drop
✔
IN-PERSON / Networking High-Top & Signage Networking high top with 2 chairs Window cling display behind table*
✔ 2x2 frames
Ballroom entrance wall panel*
✔
Video on Demand (VOD) / for full organization for up to 90 days
✔
Conference Discussion Guide / VOD companion workbook
✔
Post-Event Attendee Spotlight / scheduled virtual recording
✔
Limit 6 * All graphics elements and content created by sponsoring company and designed within provided specs
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$90k
ATTENDANCE SPOTLIGHTS EXCLUSIVE SOCIAL & ADs
DAY-OF EVENT
BENEFITS
Visionary Sponsorship
FORMERLY GOLD IN-PERSON Tickets / seated in tables of 10
20
VIRTUAL Passes / online from anywhere
20
VIRTUAL Exhibitor Passes / online
2
BREAKOUT Panelist Opportunity / in-person
1
MAINSTAGE Executive Spotlight / pre-recorded
2 min
Creating Impact Luncheon Seats / in-person seats Conference Reception Passes / in-person
4 all in-person attendees
Social Media Solo Mentions / Twitter, Instagram, LinkedIn, Facebook
2
Platform Digital Push Notifications / online
1
Virtual Swag / online
1
Webcast Ad / or 8 slides
1 min
Limit 8 24
BRANDING & NETWORKING
POST EVENT
$90k
BENEFITS
Visionary Sponsorship
FORMERLY GOLD Logo Placement / website, online platform, mobile app, marketing materials & emails
✔
Company Name / in rotation on virtual mainstage
✔
VIRTUAL / Networking Booth Interactive with 2 scheduled live presentation sessions
✔
Branding and video options*
✔
Shareable content* & easy contact card drop
✔
IN-PERSON / Networking High-Top & Signage Networking high top with 2 chairs Window cling display behind table*
✔ 2x2 frames
Ballroom entrance wall panel*
✔
Video on Demand (VOD) / for full organization for up to 90 days
✔
Conference Discussion Guide / VOD companion workbook
✔
Post-Event Attendee Spotlight / scheduled virtual recording
✔
Limit 8 * All graphics elements and content created by sponsoring company and designed within provided specs
25
ATTENDANCE EXCLUSIVE SOCIAL & ADs
DAY-OF EVENT
BENEFITS
Insight Sponsorship
FORMERLY SILVER
IN-PERSON Tickets / seated in tables of 10
20
VIRTUAL Passes / online from anywhere
15
VIRTUAL Exhibitor Passes / online
2
Creating Impact Luncheon Seats / in-person seats
4
Conference Reception Passes / in-person
all in-person attendees
Social Media Solo Mentions / Twitter, Instagram, LinkedIn, Facebook
1
Platform Digital Push Notifications / online
1
Virtual Swag / online
1
Webcast Ad / or 6 slides
1 min
$58k Limit 10 26
BRANDING & NETWORKING
POST EVENT
BENEFITS
Insight Sponsorship
FORMERLY SILVER
Logo Placement / website, online platform, mobile app, marketing materials & emails
✔
VIRTUAL / Networking Booth Interactive with 2 scheduled live presentation sessions
✔
Branding and video options*
✔
Shareable content* & easy contact card drop
✔
IN-PERSON / Networking High-Top & Signage Networking high top with 2 chairs
✔
Window cling display behind table*
2x2 frames
Video on Demand (VOD) / for full organization for up to 90 days
✔
Conference Discussion Guide / VOD companion workbook
✔
$58k Limit 10 * All graphics elements and content created by sponsoring company and designed within provided specs
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ATTENDANCE
10
VIRTUAL Passes / online from anywhere
10
VIRTUAL Exhibitor Passes / online
2 2
EXCLUSIVE
IN-PERSON Tickets / seated in tables of 10
Creating Impact Luncheon Seats / in-person seats
SOCIAL & ADs
DAY-OF EVENT
BENEFITS
Experience Sponsorship
FORMERLY BRONZE
Social Media Solo Mentions / Twitter, Instagram, LinkedIn, Facebook
1
Virtual Swag / online
1
Conference Reception Passes / in-person
Webcast Ad / or 4 slides
all in-person attendees
30 sec
$38k Limit 12 28
BRANDING & NETWORKING
POST EVENT
BENEFITS
Experience Sponsorship
FORMERLY BRONZE
Logo Placement / website, online platform, mobile app, marketing materials & emails
✔
VIRTUAL / Networking Booth Interactive with 2 scheduled live presentation sessions
✔
Branding and video options*
✔
Shareable content* & easy contact card drop
✔
IN-PERSON / Networking High-Top & Signage Networking high top with 2 chairs Window cling display behind table*
✔ 1x1 frame
Video on Demand (VOD) / for full organization for up to 90 days
✔
Conference Discussion Guide / VOD companion workbook
✔
$38k Limit 12 * All graphics elements and content created by sponsoring company and designed within provided specs
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$17,500
ATTENDANCE BRANDING ADDITIONAL
EVENT
BENEFITS
Leadership Sponsorship IN-PERSON Tickets / seated in tables of 10
10
VIRTUAL Passes / online from anywhere
5
Conference Reception Passes / in-person
all in-person attendees
Logo Placement / website, online platform, mobile app, marketing materials & emails
✔
Virtual Swag / online
1
Branded Visuals / interstitial slides
2 slides
Add Video on Demand for all employees 90 days unlimited access
+ Conference Discussion Guide / VOD companion workbook
+$6,599 30
WHAT ORGANIZATIONS ARE SAYING…
What an experience! Interacting with such powerhouses and women of impact first-hand was an experience I will never forget. FATIMA HASSAN Senior Product Manager, HPE
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Virtual Sponsorship Packages
ATTENDANCE SPOTLIGHTS SOCIAL & ADs
DAY-OF EVENT
BENEFITS
Community Sponsorship
NEW!
VIRTUAL Passes / online from anywhere
100
VIRTUAL Exhibitor Passes / online
2
PLATFORM Executive Spotlight / pre-recorded
2 min
Social Media Solo Mentions / Twitter, Instagram, LinkedIn, Facebook
8
Platform Digital Push Notifications / online
3
Virtual Swag / online
1
Webcast Ad / or 6 slides
1 min
$58k Limit 4 34
BRANDING & NETWORKING
POST EVENT
$58k
BENEFITS
Community Sponsorship
NEW! Logo Placement / website, online platform, mobile app, marketing materials & emails
✔
Company Name / in rotation on virtual mainstage
✔
VIRTUAL / Networking Booth Interactive with 2 scheduled live presentation sessions
✔
Branding and video options*
✔
Shareable content* & easy contact card drop
✔
IN-PERSON / Interactive Hallway Branded wall panel*
✔
Social Media wall digital posts
8
Video on Demand (VOD) / for full organization for up to 90 days
✔
Conference Discussion Guide / VOD companion workbook
✔
Post-Event Attendee Spotlight / scheduled virtual recording
✔
Limit 4 * All graphics elements and content created by sponsoring company and designed within provided specs
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$25k
ATTENDANCE SOCIAL & ADs ADDITIONAL
EVENT
BENEFITS
Champion Sponsorship
NEW! VIRTUAL Passes / online from anywhere
50
Logo Placement / website, online platform, mobile app, marketing materials & emails
✔
Social Media Solo Mentions / Twitter, Instagram, LinkedIn, Facebook
8
Platform Digital Push Notifications / online
3
Virtual Swag / online
1
Webcast Ad / or 6 slides
1 min
Add Video on Demand for all employees 90 days unlimited access
+ Conference Discussion Guide / VOD companion workbook
+$6,599
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$12,500
BRANDING ADDITIONAL
EVENT
BENEFITS
Supporter Sponsorship
VIRTUAL Passes / online from anywhere
25
Logo Placement / website, online platform, mobile app, marketing materials & emails
✔
Logo as Part of Interstitial / featured with other Supporter Sponsors
✔
Add Video on Demand for all employees 90 days unlimited access
+ Conference Discussion Guide / VOD companion workbook
+$6,599
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PASSES BRANDING & NETWORKING
EVENT
BENEFITS
Non-Profit Sponsorship
VIRTUAL Passes / online from anywhere
4
VIRTUAL Exhibitor Passes / online
2
VIRTUAL / Networking Booth Interactive with 2 scheduled live presentation sessions
✔
Branding and video options*
✔
Shareable content* & easy contact card drop
✔
Logo Placement / website, online platform, mobile app, marketing materials & emails
✔
Virtual Swag / online
1
Webcast Ad / or 2 slides
30 sec
$3,500 * All graphics elements and content created by sponsoring company and designed within provided specs
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