In-Person Sponsorships

Reach your audience outside of the Marketplace. This opportunity offers exhibitors the ability to craft their own 60-minute concurrent session and present directly to conference attendees. As a thought-leader you will be within the ranks of our most preeminent lineup of HR leaders, innovators, and experts from a cross-section of industries. This presentation is part of our education track and allows the sponsor to align their presentation to INCLUSION 2025 content tracks. All session info will be added to the INCLUSION 2025 agenda so attendees can add it to their schedule. The session will be streamed live for virtual attendees and available on demand after the conference.

Elevate your brand as a thought leader by becoming the sponsor of one of INCLUSION 2025’s content tracks. Pair this sponsorship with an Elite Partner Showcase session aligned to your content track to receive an additional discount! You will receive the following benefits for every session in your track:

• Pre-Session Content to be played in advance of each session including a 30 second video and up to two (2) additional static slides.
• Sponsor shout out from the podium before each session.
• Signage (physical or digital) promoting sponsorship of the content track.
• Sponsor recognition of content track in digital platforms (ex: INCLUSION 2025 mobile app)

These sessions are designed to facilitate peer-to-peer discussions on popular rotating topics. This networking opportunity allows attendees in all phases of their careers to brainstorm solutions to contemporary organizational challenges. As a sponsor, you will have the ability to facilitate this roundtable discussion. This includes helping attendees develop and navigate through discussion prompts, and having attendees share key learnings from the discussion.

Grab one slot at the Spotlight Stage Series located in the Marketplace. This series provides relevant, topical information in 20-minute bursts of highly engaging content. Please Note: You must have a booth to have access to this Sponsorship Opportunity.

The Wellness Stage provides short micro-bursts of wellness-related activities and education. You will have 20-30 minutes to present on any Wellness-related topic or activity. All session info will be on the website and in the app so attendees can add it to their schedule.

Have your brand featured front & center at one of the most popular spots for INCLUSION attendees – the SHRMStore! This sponsorship provides you with a dedicated table in the SHRMStore, co-branded shopping bags with an insert into each bag, along with prominent signage and promotional opportunities.

Always a huge hit! Provide attendees the opportunity to get a professional headshot made onsite. Your company will have prominent branding in the Headshot Studio, and you will also receive leads for those who participate.

As a lunch supporter, you will have the opportunity to attract the attention of attendees beyond the reach of your booth. And you’ll be a hero to all who will enjoy a quality luncheon between sessions. Sponsors can custom brand box lunches and will receive recognition throughout the show floor.

Step into the spotlight and capture unforgettable moments with our exclusive 180 Photo Booth sponsorship! From striking poses to showcasing creative props, INCLUSION 2025 attendees will revel in the excitement of capturing unique snapshots and videos from every angle. Elevate your brand’s presence by sponsoring this engaging attraction, ensuring your logo shines alongside the smiles and laughter of participants throughout the event. The sponsor will receive attendee information from those that participate.

The largest lead driver at INCLUSION! Become part of the excitement as hundreds of conference registrants gather on the last day for the grand prize drawing in the Marketplace. As the grand prize sponsor, attendees return their entry to your booth, and you will be able to address the crowd gathered for the drawings and announce the winners.

Several opportunities are available for sponsorship—one morning coffee break held each day on both Monday & Tuesday. Includes logo on all signage, napkins, and coffee cup wraps.

Planning an off-site reception, dinner, or unique attendee activation at INCLUSION 2025? Contact our sales team to bring the power of SHRM to your event! Whether you need help marketing your event to INCLUSION 2025 attendees or an end-to-end logistics partner, our team is here to help make your event a huge success.

The SHRM team is here to bring your custom activation to life at the SHRM Marketplace or throughout the Kentucky International Convention Center. Examples of previous activations include a branded pickleball court, screen printing, volunteer projects, and more. Contact the SHRM team to ideate on activations that will best meet your goals.

The one stop shop for attendees to get pertinent information for the INCLUSION conference. Put your company's brand or message recognition on the welcome page of the Conference App. You will also receive a company banner ad on the home/landing page as well as a Push Notification.

Promote your company’s brand with a rotating banner ad seen on the INCLUSION App. When tapped, the user is taken to a full-screen landing page of your choice highlighting your product, service, or solution.

Promote your booth or your session! Get your message in front of attendees by taking advantage of the INCLUSION App’s push notifications. Sponsor will receive a custom message (120 characters or less) to be sent to all attendees. Timing based on availability.

Includes a banner ad with a link to the sponsor’s website or link of your choice. E-mails will be sent to attendees the DAY OF the conference. E-mails will be sent to all registered participants with details on how to access the virtual format and event details. One sponsor per day.

Includes a banner ad with a link to the sponsor’s website or link of your choice. E-mails will be sent approximately 2 weeks prior to the start of the conference. E-mails will be sent to all registered participants with important event details.

Have your brand featured front and center at INCLUSION 2025 with numerous on-site branding opportunities: Banners Floor / Door Clings Escalator / Elevator Wraps Staircase Graphics Directional Signage in the Expo Hall. A link to a full list of on-site branding opportunities will be available soon. In the meantime, contact SHRM to discuss your goals and pricing.

Increase brand exposure with the INCLUSION Marketplace Passport game. An always popular, “play-to-win” incentive that drives booth traffic and creates excitement in the Marketplace. Limited to 15 companies, attendees will be provided a game card at the beginning of the show. Upon completion of visiting each participating company’s booth, attendees are entered into a prize drawing.