Sponsor Opportunities

Why Sponsor?

WUI brings together dedicated professionals who have a vested interest in wildland fire response, safety, planning, education and mitigation. Being a sponsor at WUI provides a cost-effective way to connect with these individuals face-to-face. WUI is a one-of-a-kind event, convening key decision makers around these issues at one time and place. Sponsorship provides a way to effectively place your company in front of these professionals through event branding, thought leadership and business development opportunities.

Don't miss your opportunity to take advantage of the many ways that WUI can help you reach your customers!Email or call us, (703) 896-4830 with any questions.

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Education Sponsorships

Details:Three daily General Sessions typically attendee by approximately 300-400 fire chiefs, company officers, and other fire professionals, address timely and relevant topics impacting the fire and EMS sectors are available to be sponsored. Sponsor brands are prominently featured at the onsite session and promotional materials.

Topic: Pomp with a Policy Focus

When:Tuesday, March 22, 3:00 PM - 4:30 PM

General Session Sponsorship includes:

  • IAFC host/moderator to provide Sponsor introduction
  • Up to 10 minutes to provide a state of the industry presentation to the general session audience.
  • Opportunity to provide flyer or promotional item for seat drop in general session. Item must be pre-approved and delivered to conference team by Tuesday, March 22.
  • Inclusion as a Sponsor in 1 attendee pre-conference email
  • Social Media promotion across IAFC platforms where applicable
  • Table at the entrance to the General Session room to display literature
  • Three (3) All Access registrations
  • Complimentary post-show WUI attendee mailing list
  • Sponsor logo recognition on event signage, website and mobile app at level of participation where applicable.

Exhibitor/Sponsor Deadlines

IAFC to Deliver:

  • Logo recognition at session
  • Sponsor Introduction at session
  • Seat drop of promotional item (if provided by sponsor by deadline)
  • 1 Pre-conference email sponsorship recognition and social media promotion where applicable
  • Sponsor logo recognition on event signage, website, mobile app at level of participation where applicable.
  • Post show attendee list (includes contact name, title, company, mailing address, demographic info (rank))

Sponsor to provide:

  • Vector format Logo (ai, .eps or high res pdf)
  • Standard Logo (JPEG, PNG, TIF, or BMP file less than 25MB)
  • 10 minute industry presentation Speaker details (name, email, affiliation, and title)
  • Flyer or promotional items for seat drop in general session (optional)

Details:Three daily General Sessions typically attendee by approximately 300-400 fire chiefs, company officers, and other fire professionals, address timely and relevant topics impacting the fire and EMS sectors are available to be sponsored. Sponsor brands are prominently featured at the onsite session and promotional materials..

Topic: The Camp Fire 2018: What Happened and What Can We Learn

When:Wednesday, March 23, 8:00 AM - 9:00 AM

General Session Sponsorship includes:

  • IAFC host/moderator to provide Sponsor introduction
  • Up to 10 minutes to provide a state of the industry presentation to the general session audience.
  • Opportunity to provide flyer or promotional item for seat drop in general session. Item must be pre-approved and delivered to conference team by Tuesday, March 22.
  • Inclusion as a Sponsor in 1 attendee pre-conference email
  • Social Media promotion across IAFC platforms where applicable
  • Table at the entrance to the General Session room to display literature
  • Two (2) All Access registrations
  • Complimentary post-show WUI attendee mailing list
  • Sponsor logo recognition on event signage, website and mobile app at level of participation where applicable.

Exhibitor/Sponsor Deadlines

IAFC to Deliver:

  • Logo recognition at session
  • Sponsor Introduction at session
  • Seat drop of promotional item (if provided by sponsor by deadline)
  • 1 Pre-conference email sponsorship recognition and social media promotion where applicable
  • Sponsor logo recognition on event signage, website, mobile app at level of participation where applicable.
  • Post show attendee list (includes contact name, title, company, mailing address, demographic info (rank))

Sponsor to provide:

  • Vector format Logo (ai, .eps or high res pdf)
  • Standard Logo (JPEG, PNG, TIF, or BMP file less than 25MB)
  • 10 minute industry presentation Speaker details (name, email, affiliation, and title)
  • Flyer or promotional items for seat drop in general session (optional)

Topic: Reflections from the Little Valley Fire and Field Tour Debrief

Thursday, March 24, 8:30 AM - 9:30 AM

General Session Sponsorship includes:

  • IAFC host/moderator to provide Sponsor introduction
  • Up to 10 minutes to provide a state of the industry presentation to the general session audience.
  • Opportunity to provide flyer or promotional item for seat drop in general session. Item must be pre-approved and delivered to conference team by Tuesday, March 22.
  • Inclusion as a Sponsor in 1 attendee pre-conference email
  • Social Media promotion across IAFC platforms where applicable
  • Table at the entrance to the General Session room to display literature
  • Two (2) All Access registrations
  • Complimentary post-show WUI attendee mailing list
  • Sponsor logo recognition on event signage, website and mobile app at level of participation where applicable.

Exhibitor/Sponsor Deadlines

IAFC to Deliver:

  • Logo recognition at session
  • Sponsor Introduction at session
  • Seat drop of promotional item (if provided by sponsor by deadline)
  • 1 Pre-conference email sponsorship recognition and social media promotion where applicable
  • Sponsor logo recognition on event signage, website, mobile app at level of participation where applicable.
  • Post show attendee list (includes contact name, title, company, mailing address, demographic info (rank))

Sponsor to provide:

  • Vector format Logo (ai, .eps or high res pdf)
  • Standard Logo (JPEG, PNG, TIF, or BMP file less than 25MB)
  • 10 minute industry presentation Speaker details (name, email, affiliation, and title)
  • Flyer or promotional items for seat drop in general session (optional)

Brief Description:Host your own 60-90 minute breakout session or private meeting.

Details:Sponsors can reserve a meeting room to host a 60 minute session or event. The session can be invitation only or can be posted in the WUI Event Schedule.

  • Available days/times:
    • Tuesday, March 22, 1:00 PM - 2:30 PM
  • Breakout Session or Private Event Sponsorship includes:
    • Designated meeting room for 60 or 90 minute session/event
    • WUI Event Schedule listing (if requested)
    • Table at entrance of room to display literature
    • Complimentary post-show WUI attendee mailing list

Exhibitor/Sponsor Deadlines

IAFC to deliver:

  • Meeting Room
  • Post session on WUI Event Schedule (if requested)
  • Post show attendee list (includes contact name, title, company, mailing address, demographic info (rank))

Sponsor to deliver:

  • Notification if session will be posted session in the WUI schedule.
  • If applicable, Presentation Details (Speaker name(s), email, affiliation, title and session title)
  • Vector format Logo (ai, .eps or high res pdf)
  • Standard Logo (JPEG, PNG, TIF, or BMP file less than 25MB)

Technology Track

Brief Description:Host a 10 minute Tech Talk

Details:Opportunity for exhibitors to preview their products or solutions to attendees. These 10 minute demonstrations are meant to showcase your products and solutions. The Technology Track will be promoted as part of the overall program and will run concurrently with other breakout sessions. The meeting room will include LCD projector, screen and handheld microphone. There will be four 10 minute presenations with 5 minutes in-between to allow for transitions as needed. The session will be posted in the WUI Event Schedule.

When:

  • Tuesday, March 22, 1:00 PM - 2:30 PM

Technology Track Sponsorship includes:

  • 10 minute product or solution demonstration
  • Meeting room with LCD projector, screen and handheld microphone
  • Session listing in WUI Event Schedule
  • Opportunity to place promotional item or flyers on table in back of room. (Shared with other Tech Track Sponsors for that time block)
  • Inclusion as a Sponsor in 1 attendee pre-conference email
  • Complimentary post-show WUI attendee mailing list

Exhibitor/Sponsor Deadlines

IAFC to deliver:

  • Meeting Room with standard AV set
  • Post session on WUI Event Schedule
  • Table in back of meeting room for promotion item/flyer
  • Post show attendee list (includes contact name, title, company, mailing address, demographic info (rank))

Sponsor to provide:

  • Presentation Details (Speaker details (name, affiliation, title and session title)
  • Vector format Logo (ai, .eps or high res pdf)
  • Standard Logo (JPEG, PNG, TIF, or BMP file less than 25MB)
  • Promotional item/flyer

Branding Sponsorships

Details:With no printed programs, the mobile app is the only place for attendees to find up-to-date information onsite! Position your company in front of attendees as they navigate the WUI Exhibit Hall, Conference and networking events using the WUI Mobile App by being the EXCLUSIVE Premier sponsor of the app.

The Mobile App Sponsorship includes:

  • "Sticky" Banner ad on WUI Mobile app homepage (The sticky banner only displays on the main screen and attaches to the edge of the menu on the bottom of the screen. It is always visible and remains stationary while scrolling on the main screen)
  • Tile Screen ad on WUI Mobile app home page
  • Rotating Banner Ad on 5 interior pages of app (Event Info, Sessions/Events, Exhibitor List, People, and Search)
  • Sponsor logo recognition as the Mobile app sponsor on attendee registration email
  • Sponsor logo recognition on event signage, website, mobile app at level of participation where applicable
  • Complimentary post-show WUI attendee mailing list

Exhibitor/Sponsor Deadlines

IAFC to deliver:

  • "Sticky" banner ad on WUI Mobile app homepage
  • Dedicated Tile Ad on WUI Mobile app homepage
  • Rotating banner ad on 5 interior pages of WUI Mobile app
  • Logo recognition on attendee registration email
  • Sponsor logo recognition on event signage, website, mobile app at level of participation where applicable.
  • Post show attendee list (includes contact name, title, company, mailing address, demographic info (rank))

Sponsor to provide:

  • Vector format Logo (ai, .eps or high res pdf)
  • Standard Logo (JPEG, PNG, TIF, or BMP file less than 25MB)
  • Mobile app Home Page "Sticky" Banner Ad (2 sizes required):
    • 2,048 pxs W x 200-500 pxs H
    • 1,536 pxs W x 150-400 pxs H
    • Formats: jpg or png
  • Tile Ad on WUI Mobile App homepage:
    • 1,200 pxs W x 400 pxs H (with 70 px bleed area top/bottom)
    • Format: jpg or png
  • Mobile app Rotating Banner Ad on 5 interior pages (5 sizes required):
    • 7:1 aspect ratio, 1,080 pxs W x 152 pxs H
    • 11:1 aspect ratio, 2,048 pxs W x 180 pxs H
    • 9:1 aspect ratio, 1,920 pxs W x 225 pxs H
    • 13:1 aspect ratio, 1,920 pxs W x 152 pxs H
    • Formats: jpg or png
  • Links to sponsor specified URL

Brief Description:Feature your company on the main WUI Conference landing page.

Details:This rotating banner ad (1 of 3) is located on the left side of the all WUI Conference pages. It is availble to showcase your brand and drive attendees to your booth. Stay in front view of attendees before and after the WUI Conference as they access show information.

Banner Ad Sponsorship includes:

  • Banner ad on left hand side of WUI Conference pages (1 of 3 rotating)
  • Banner ad links to sponsor specified URL
  • Sponsor logo recognition on event signage, website, mobile app at level of participation where applicable.
  • Complimentary post-show WUI attendee mailing list

Exhibitor/Sponsor Deadlines

IAFC to deliver:

  • Banner Ad placement on left side of WUI web site(1 of 3)
  • Post show attendee list (includes contact name, title, company, mailing address, demographic info (rank))

Sponsor to provide:

  • Ad Size: 400 pxs W x 400 pxs H
  • Format: JPG or PNG
  • URL link for ad to be directed to

Right Hand Ad Rotating Banner

Brief Description: Feature your company on the main WUI Conference landing page.

Details:This rotating banner ad (1 of 3) is located on the right side of the main WUI Conference landing page. It is available to showcase your brand and drive attendees to your booth. Stay in front view of attendees before and after the WUI Conference as they access show information.

Banner Ad Sponsorship includes:

  • Banner ad on right hand side of WUI Conference main landing page (1 of 3 rotating)
  • Banner ad links to sponsor specified URL
  • Sponsor logo recognition on event signage, website, mobile app at level of participation where applicable.
  • Complimentary post-show WUI attendee mailing list

Exhibitor/Sponsor Deadlines

IAFC to deliver:

  • Banner Ad placement on right side of WUI main Conference landing page (1 of 3)
  • Post show attendee list (includes contact name, title, company, mailing address, demographic info (rank))

Sponsor to provide:

  • Ad Spes:
    • Vertical: 320 pxs W x 1200 pxs H
  • Format: JPG or PNG
  • URL link for ad to be directed to

Brief Description:Include your custom banner on official WUI conference emails sent to over 44,000 propsect attendees.

Details:IAFC Prospect Email Top Banner Ad

  • Dynamic ad above the WUI show banner at top of email
  • Art Deadline: 4 business days prior to send date
  • Size: 600 pxs W x 75 pxs H
  • Sponsor must upload graphic to sponsor portal at least 4 business days prior to email being sent.
  • Inlcudes Post show attendee list (includes contact name, title, company, mailing address, demographic info (rank))

Specs/Deliverables/Deadlines:

Onsite Branding

Lanyards

EXCLUSIVE:Lanyards are an incredibly high-visibility opportunity and an excellent way to stay in the forefront throughout the Conference. Your logo, alongside the IAFC logo will be imprinted on the lanyards given out to all of the attendees.

Exhibitor/Sponsor Deadlines

IAFC to deliver:

  • Lanyards with Sponsor logo
  • Post show attendee list (includes contact name, title, company, mailing address, demographic info (rank))

Sponsor to provide:

  • Vector format Logo (ai, .eps or high res pdf)
  • Standard Logo (JPEG, PNG, TIF, or BMP file less than 25MB)

Attendee Gift

Conference Bags, pens, water bottles and other giveaways are very popular with attendees and a incredibly high-visibility opportunity and an excellent way to stay in the forefront throughout the Conference. Your logo, alongside the IAFC logo will be imprinted on the item of your choice given out to all of the attendees. Sponsor can choose to supply item of choice or IAFC staff will order.

Exhibitor/Sponsor Deadlines

IAFC to deliver:

  • Post show attendee list (includes contact name, title, company, mailing address, demographic info (rank))
  • Ordering of item of sponsor's choice (if applicable)

Sponsor to deliver:

  • If Sponsor orders item:
    • Vector format Logo (ai, .eps or high res pdf)
    • Standard Logo (JPEG, PNG, TIF, or BMP file less than 25MB)
    • Proofs of item with logos for approval by IAFC
  • If Sponsor prefers IAFC to order item on their behalf:
    • Vector format Logo (ai, .eps or high res pdf)
    • Standard Logo (JPEG, PNG, TIF, or BMP file less than 25MB)
    • Item of preference (notepad, water bottle, pen, etc.)

Networking Sponsorship

Social Events

At any event, the food functions are where the real networking and engagement occurs. Many of the social events will be held in the Exhibit Hall, bringing everyone together to enjoy refreshments, network, and visit with the exhibitors, while some of the events are more intimate opportunities for the attendees.

Welcome Reception

Who doesn't love a great networking reception! IAFC will provide refreshments for approximately 300-400 attendees to network and visit with exhibitors on Tuesday, March 23. The food stations and bars will be located throughout the exhibit hall (as permitted by CDC and state guidelines)

When:Tuesday, March 22, 4:30 PM - 6:30 PM

Welcome Reception Sponsorship includes:

  • Placement of hosted bar near your booth
  • Logo'd napkins and signature drink
  • Opportunity to place promotional item or flyers at bar
  • Sponsor logo recognition on event signage, website, mobile app at level of participation where applicable.
  • Complimentary post-show WUI attendee mailing list

Exhibitor/Sponsor Deadlines

IAFC to deliver:

  • Logoed napkins
  • Coordinate with caterer to provide a specialty drink for event
  • Post show attendee list (includes contact name, title, company, mailing address, demographic info (rank))
  • Seat drop of promotional item (if provided by sponsor by deadline)

Sponsor to provide:

  • Vector format Logo (ai, .eps or high res pdf)
  • Standard Logo (JPEG, PNG, TIF, or BMP file less than 25MB)
  • Flyer or promotional items for drop at bar (optional)

Fire Adapted Communities Reception

Come network with forward-thinking practitioners and leaders from a wide variety of FAC-related organizations. We'll also be recognizing individuals and agencies who have recently completed outstanding work in their communities. Don't miss the opportunity to network with 100+ industry leaders.

When:Wednesday, March 23, 6:00 PM - 7:30 PM

Exhibitor/Sponsor Deadlines

IAFC to deliver:

  • Logoed napkins
  • Coordinate with caterer to provide a specialty drink for event
  • Post show attendee list (includes contact name, title, company, mailing address, demographic info (rank))
  • Seat drop of promotional item (if provided by sponsor by deadline)

Sponsor to provide:

  • Vector format Logo (ai, .eps or high res pdf)
  • Standard Logo (JPEG, PNG, TIF, or BMP file less than 25MB)
  • Flyer or promotional items for drop at bar (optional)

Lunch in Exhibit Hall

When:Wednesday, March 23, 11:45 AM - 1:00 PM

Exhibitor/Sponsor Deadlines

IAFC to deliver:

  • Sponsor logo recognition on event signage, website, mobile app at level of participation where applicable.
  • Post show attendee list (includes contact name, title, company, mailing address, demographic info (rank))

Sponsor to provide:

  • Vector format Logo (ai, .eps or high res pdf)
  • Standard Logo (JPEG, PNG, TIF, or BMP file less than 25MB)

Continental Breakfast in General Session Room

When:Thursday, March 24, 7:30 AM - 8:30 AM

Exhibitor/Sponsor Deadlines

IAFC to deliver:

  • Sponsor logo recognition on event signage, website, mobile app at level of participation where applicable.
  • Post show attendee list (includes contact name, title, company, mailing address, demographic info (rank))

Sponsor to provide:

  • Vector format Logo (ai, .eps or high res pdf)
  • Standard Logo (JPEG, PNG, TIF, or BMP file less than 25MB)

Morning Coffee Breaks

Exhibitor/Sponsor Deadlines

IAFC to deliver:

  • Sponsor logo recognition on event signage, website, mobile app at level of participation where applicable.
  • Post show attendee list (includes contact name, title, company, mailing address, demographic info (rank))

Sponsor to provide:

  • Vector format Logo (ai, .eps or high res pdf)
  • Standard Logo (JPEG, PNG, TIF, or BMP file less than 25MB)

Afternoon Refreshment Break

Exhibitor/Sponsor Deadlines

IAFC to deliver:

  • Sponsor logo recognition on event signage, website, mobile app at level of participation where applicable.
  • Post show attendee list (includes contact name, title, company, mailing address, demographic info (rank))

Sponsor to provide:

  • Vector format Logo (ai, .eps or high res pdf)
  • Standard Logo (JPEG, PNG, TIF, or BMP file less than 25MB)