2024
Exhibition and sponsorship 
opportunities

Sponsorship Levels

Conference Partner ($10,000):

• Recognition as a Conference Partnering conference materials and on the conference website

• Twenty (20) complimentary conference registrations 

• Two (2) 10’ x 6’ exhibit spaces with electricity (includes two 6’ x 30” tables)

• Badge indicating sponsorship level for each registrant listed on your sponsorship form

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Diamond Sponsor ($5,000):

• Recognition as a Diamond Sponsor in conference materials and on the conference website

• Twelve (12) complimentary conference registrations

• One (1) 10’ x 6’ exhibit space with electricity (includes one 6’ x 30” table)

• Badge indicating sponsorship level for each registrant listed on your sponsorship form

Platinum Sponsor ($2,500):

• Recognition as a Platinum Sponsor in conference materials and on the conference website

• Six (6) complimentary conference registrations

• One (1) 10’ x 6’ exhibit space (includes one 6’ x 30” table)

• Badge indicating sponsorship level for each registrant listed on your sponsorship form

Gold Sponsor ($1,400):

• Recognition as a Gold Sponsor in conference materials and on the conference website

• Three (3) complimentary conference registrations

• One (1) 10’ x 6’ exhibit space (includes one 6’ x 30” table)

• Badge indicating sponsorship level for each registrant listed on your sponsorship form

Silver Sponsor ($1,000):

• Recognition as a Silver Sponsor in conference materials and on the conference website

• Two (2) complimentary conference registrations

• One (1) 10’ x 6’ exhibit space (includes one 6’ x 30” table)

• Badge indicating sponsorship level for each registrant listed on your sponsorship form

Bronze Sponsor ($750; the base level for commercial exhibitors):

• Recognition as a Bronze sponsor in conference materials and on the conference website

• One (1) complimentary conference registration

• One (1) 10’ x 6’ exhibit space (includes one 6’ x 30” table)

Exhibit Only

• The Exhibit Only Fee for Non-profit Organizations/State Agencies is $450.

• The Exhibit Only Fee for Commercial/ For Profit Exhibitors is $650.

The conference’s Exhibit Only name badges provide access only to the Exhibit Hall and the registration area. The Exhibit Only designation does not include the conference registration fee, which includes attendance at the keynote and concurrent sessions and luncheons.

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Additional Sponsorship Opportunities

Conference Keynote Speakers - $3,000
If you are interested in sponsoring one of our nationally recognized speakers who will motivate and energize the audience by exposing them to new ideas as they participate in educational and networking opportunities, please contact Chris Skope (843) 792-1348. Acknowledgment will include special program recognition.

Conference Scholarships for People Living with HIV/AIDS (PLWHA) - $270/scholarship
Conference Registration Scholarships provide PLWHA from throughout South Carolina, who otherwise would not be able to attend, with the opportunity to participate in the conference and gain valuable tools and strategies to strengthen their lives. We can work with you to customize a scholarship level or program to meet your objectives. For optimal exposure and recognition, the conference will inform scholarship recipients that their scholarship is the result of your sponsorship as well as recognize your organization in the conference program. For more information, contact Inez Morris (864) 787-2845 or inezmorris54@gmail.com).

Deadlines to Remember

September 6, 2024 – Deadline for receipt of exhibit application
September 13, 2024 – Deadline for sponsors/exhibitors to receive recognition in program brochure
September 20, 2024 – Cancellation deadline for exhibitors to receive a refund (less a $50 processing fee)
October 4, 2024 – Chris Skope/Pam Harper to be notified of any changes in confirmed registrants.

Note: The conference will accept exhibitor registrations after the September 13 deadline if space is available; however, those exhibits will not receive acknowledgement in the conference program brochure.

Exhibit Space Assignments
Exhibit spaces are assigned on a payment priority basis. Don’t wait - register today!

Note: The conference will not accept personal checks on site.
Note: Grants to the conference do not include exhibit space.

Exhibit Installation and Dismantling
The exhibit hall will be open Tuesday, October 22 from 3:30pm until 6:00pm for set up. All exhibits must be installed and ready for the exhibit hall opening at 7:45am, Wednesday, October 23. The exhibit hall will open at 7:45 each morning to give our attendees and additional 15 minutes with the exhibitors this year. Nothing may be attached to the walls inside or outside of the exhibit hall. Breakdown is scheduled for Thursday, October 24 between 2:00pm and 3:00pm. All trash must be disposed of at that time according to instructions provided at check-in.

Note: All exhibit materials must be removed by the exhibitor by 3:00pm on Thursday, October 24. Failure to do so will result in a $100.00 service charge to the exhibitor.

Electricity, Telephone and Internet Connections
Electricity for your exhibit table is available for an additional charge of $100. This must be requested in advance and paid with the sponsor/exhibitor fees. (Electricity is included for Conference Partner and Diamond Level supporters.) Wireless Internet connections are free but wired Internet connections are only available through the Convention Center at an additional charge of $250 to be paid by the Exhibitor (in advance). To arrange for wired high-speed Internet connections, please contact Chris Skope (843-792-1348 or skopecm@musc.edu).