2026 McKibbon One Sponsorships

SPONSORSHIP OPPORTUNITIES

The heart of McKibbon Hospitality is people. McKibbon ONE celebrates inclusive leadership, personal development, and meaningful connection — values that your brand lives every day. As a sponsor, you show that you’re focused on empowering those who make hospitality possible.

ABOUT McKIBBON ONE LEADERSHIP CONFERENCE

WHAT A leadership conference that brings together McKibbon Hospitality leaders to grow both professionally and personally, network and get the inside scoop on the latest company developments & industry trends

WHO McKibbon Hospitality’s corporate team members, hotel general managers and sales leaders from across the country, owners, investors, partners, sponsors, and friends

WHEN November 8-11, 2026

WHERE Grand Hyatt Nashville | Nashville, Tennessee

WHY

As a leader in the hospitality industry, your commitment to people, service, and innovation sets you apart. The 2026 McKibbon ONE Leadership Conference is your opportunity to showcase that commitment — by investing in the future of hospitality leadership and aligning your brand with a powerful movement centered on growth, inclusion, and excellence.

LET’S ELEVATE HOSPITALITY, TOGETHER

Join us as a sponsor for the 2026 McKibbon ONE Leadership Conference — and help lead the way in redefining what leadership at McKibbon Hospitality looks like.

SPONSOR TESTIMONIALS

Great group of talented people with a strong company culture.

As a vendor, I always try to take away something positive to use in my life and always leave inspired by the speakers.

This is a conference that I love – by far one of the best franchise events I attend!

The McKibbon culture is an amazing thing to witness. It was so nice to be near so many positive, happy people!

This should have been work. It was amazing!

2025 SPONSORS

SPONSORSHIPS AT A GLANCE

SPONSORSHIP BENEFITS

Display area with opportunity to interact with conference attendees during breaks

Display table at sponsorship specific events

Opportunity for company representative to speak to conference attendees

Number of company representatives invited to attend all conference events

Company logo displayed on event specific materials

Company logo included on conference promotional items Company name and/or logo included on conference website, emails, event program & event signage List of conferenece attendees

SPONSORSHIP OPPORTUNITIES

PRESENTING SPONSOR

$50,000

Presenting sponsor of entire conference (1 available)

• Opportunity for company representative to address attendees

• Company may have display/table in host hotel lobby throughout the conference and event venues

• Six (6) company representatives able to attend all conference events

• Company name and/or logo included on all conference marketing materials

• List of conference attendees for sponsor follow-up

DINNER SPONSOR

$35,000

• Presenting sponsor of awards dinner OR closing dinner (1 available)

• Opportunity for company representative to address attendees

• Four (4) company representatives able to attend all conference events

Company logo included on all conference marketing materials

List of conference attendees for sponsor follow-up

LUNCH SPONSOR

$30,000

Company logo included on event display banners and digital signage (2 available)

• Opportunity for company representative to speak to attendees during lunch

• Three (3) company representatives able to attend all conference events

• Company logo included on all conference marketing materials

• List of conference attendees for sponsor follow-up

WELCOME RECEPTION SPONSOR $30,000

• Company logo included on event signage and opportunity for company representative to welcome attendees

• Three (3) company representatives able to attend all conference events

• Company name and/or logo included on all conference marketing materials

List of conference attendees for sponsor follow-up

BREAKFAST SPONSOR

Two (2) company representatives able to attend all conference events

• Company name and/or logo included on all conference marketing materials

• List of conference attendees for sponsor follow-up

SHIRT SPONSOR

$20,000

Company logo included on event display banners and digital signage (3 available)

$20,000

• Company logo included on conference shirts (1 available)

• Two (2) company representatives able to attend all conference events

• Company logo included on all conference marketing materials

• List of conference attendees for sponsor follow-up REGISTRATION SPONSOR

• Company logo included on registration signage

• Company table at opening day registration

• Two (2) company representatives able to attend all conference events Company name and/or logo included on all conference marketing materials List of conference attendees for sponsor follow-up

• Two (2) company representatives able to attend all conference events

• Company name and/or logo included on all conference marketing materials

• List of conference attendees for sponsor follow-up

HAT SPONSOR

$15,000

VOLUNTEER T-SHIRT SPONSOR $15,000 Company logo included on volunteer t-shirts (1 available)

$10,000

• Company logo included on conference hats (1 available)

• Two (2) company representatives able to attend all conference event

• Company name and/or logo included on all conference marketing materials

• List of conference attendees for sponsor follow-up

ENTERTAINMENT SPONSOR

• Two (2) company representatives able to attend all conference events

Company name and/or logo included on all conference marketing materials

• List of conference attendees for sponsor follow-up

ALL-DAY COFFEE SPONSOR

$10,000

• Company logo included on signage during entertainment performance (1 available)

$10,000

Company logo included on signage during coffee breaks (2 available)

• Two (2) company representatives able to attend all conference events

• Company name and/or logo included on all conference marketing materials

• List of conference attendees for sponsor follow-up SOLD SOLD

BREAK SPONSOR

$10,000

• Opportunity to sponsor a 15-minute break (6 available)

• Two (2) company representatives able to attend all conference events

Company logo included on all conference marketing materials

• List of conference attendees for sponsor follow-up

HOSPITALITY SUITE SPONSOR

$10,000

Company logo included on all hospitality suite event signage (3 available)

• Two (2) company representatives able to attend all conference events

• Company logo included on all conference marketing materials

• List of conference attendees for sponsor follow-up

COCKTAIL HOUR SPONSOR

$7,500

• Sponsor a cocktail hour before evening events during the conference (2 available)

• One (1) company representative able to attend all conference events

• Company name and/or logo included on all conference marketing materials

• List of conference attendees for sponsor follow-up

HYDRATION STATION SPONSOR

$7,500

• Company logo included on event signage (2 available)

One (1) company representative are able to attend all conference events

Company name and/or logo included on all conference marketing materials

• List of conference attendees for sponsor follow-up

COMMUNITY SERVICE EVENT SPONSOR $7,500

• Company logo included on community service event signage (6 available)

• One (1) company representative are able to attend all conference events

• Company name and/or logo included on all conference marketing materials

• List of conference attendees for sponsor follow-up

MOBILE APP SPONSOR

• Company logo included on conference mobile app

• One (1) company representative can attend all conference events

• Company name and/or logo included on all conference marketing materials

• List of conference attendees for sponsor follow-up

$6,500

CONFERENCE NOTEBOOK SPONSOR $5,000

• Company logo included on conference notebook for all attendees

One (1) company representative able to attend all conference events

Company name and/or logo included on all conference marketing materials

• List of conference attendees for sponsor follow-up PHOTO BOOTH SPONSOR $5,000

• Company logo included on event signage and photo booth

• One (1) company representative able to attend all conference events

• Company name and/or logo included on all conference marketing materials

• List of conference attendees for sponsor follow-up

CONFERENCE BAG SPONSOR

• Company logo on conference bags

• One (1) company representative can attend all conference events

• Company logo included on all conference marketing materials

List of conference attendees for sponsor follow-up

CONFERENCE DIRECTORY SPONSOR

Company logo on conference directory and 1 full-page ad in directory

One (1) company representative can attend all conference events

• Company logo included on all conference marketing materials

• List of conference attendees for sponsor follow-up TRANSPORTATION SPONSOR

$5,000

$5,000

$5,000

• One (1) company representative able to attend all conference events (2 available)

• Company logo included on all conference marketing materials

• List of conference attendees for sponsor follow-up

LAST CALL SPONSOR

$3,500

• Company logo and signage included on hospitality event signs (3 available)

• Company name and/or logo included on all conference marketing materials

• List of conference attendees for sponsor follow-up

We are happy to customize sponsorships to meet your goals. Please contact Blake.Epstein@McKibbon.com to discuss opportunities.

McKIBBON ONE SPONSORSHIP FORM

Thank you so much for your commitment to support our 2026 McKibbon One Leadership Conference. Please fill out the following information and email this form to Blake.Epstein@McKibbon.com. We appreciate your support!

Company Name Date Submitted

Company Address City/State Zip Code

Company Contact Name Email Phone Number

Please select your sponsorship level:

Presenting Sponsor | $50,000

Dinner Sponsor | $35,000

Lunch Sponsor | $30,000

Welcome Reception Sponsor | $30,000 SOLD

Breakfast Sponsor | $20,000

Shirt Sponsor | $20,000

Registration Sponsor | $15,000 SOLD

Volunteer T-Shirt Sponsor | $15,000

Hat Sponsor | $10,000

Entertainment Sponsor | $10,000

All-Day Coffee Sponsor | $10,000

Please select your payment method:

PAYMENT MUST BE RECEIVED PRIOR TO CONFERENCE. CHECK INVOICE

Break Sponsor | $10,000

Hospitality Suite Sponsor | $10,000

Cocktail Hour Sponsor | $7,500

Hydration Station Sponsor | $7,500

Community Service Event Sponsor | $7,500

Mobile App Sponsor | $6,500 SOLD

Photo Booth Sponsor | $5,000 SOLD

Conference Notebook Sponsor | $5,000 SOLD

Conference Directory Sponsor | $5,000 SOLD

Conference Bag Sponsor | $5,000 SOLD

Transportation Sponsor | $5,000

Last Call Sponsor | $3,500

For more information, please contact McKibbon@McKibbon.com.

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