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Key Stats From Our Last Conference

16,000

18-25 year olds

2,000

Group Leaders

21

Average Age

60

Exhibitors

Partnership Packages

BASIC

$7,000

PRO

$10,500

Bundle & Save $3,500

Everything in Basic:

  • One Exhibit Hall Booth - 10x10
    ($7,000 value)

  • Three Registrations

  • Inclusion in Conference App

  • Inclusion in Digital Exhibit Hall

PLUS:

  • Two Additional Registrations

  • One full-page journal ad
    ($3,500 value)

  • One Main Stage Pre-Roll Slide/Video
    ($3,500 value)

    PREMIUM

    $17,500

    Bundle & Save $7,000

    Everything in PRO:

    • One Exhibit Hall Booth - 10x10
      ($7,000 Value)

    • Five Registrations

    • Inclusion in Conference App

    • Inclusion in Digital Exhibit Hall

    • One full-page journal ad
      ($3,500 value)

    • One main stage pre-roll slide/video
      ($3,500 value)

    PLUS:

    • Five Additonal Registrations

    • Additional Exhibit Booth (10x20 total)
      ($7,000 value)

    • Additonal Main Stage pre-roll slide/video
      ($3,500 value)

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      What's Included

      BASIC

      PRO

      PREMIUM

      SPONSOR

      Exhibit Hall Booth

      10x10

      10x10

      10x20

      30x30

      Complimentary Registrations

      3

      5

      10

      25

      Conference App Inclusion

      Digital Exhibit Hall Inclusion

      Full Page Journal Ad
      (Normally $3,500 Each)

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      Main Stage Pre-Roll Slide/Video
      (Normally $3,500 Each)

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      Main Stage Presentation

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      App Push Notification

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      Post Conference Email

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      Sponsor Logo Placement

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      Conference Bookstore Sales Integration

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      Dedicated Room at Conference For Up to 60 People

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      $7,000

      $10,500

      (You Save $3,500)

      $17,500

      (You Save $7,000)

      $75,000

      À  La  Carte  Opportunities

      Bookstore Bag

      $9,500

      (1 Available)

      '26 Performance: 12,000+ customers | 92,000 books sold

      Turn every bookstore purchase into a walking advertisement for your organization. Your logo, message, and/or QR code will be printed on one side of every plastic bookstore bag distributed at checkout, giving your brand high visibility throughout the venue and beyond. All artwork must be preapproved.

      Livestream

      $9,500

      (1 Available)

      '26 Performance: 41,400 Views | 10,400 hours of watch time

      Be the exclusive sponsor of the CROSS CON27 livestream and extend your reach far beyond the conference venue. Throughout the livestream, a clickable link to your logo (hyperlinked) will appear directly below the livestream frame, providing continuous visibility and easy access for all viewers.

      Survey Contest

      $9,500

      (10 Available)

      '26 Performance: Each Sponsor Received 5,000+ Contacts

      On the final day of the conference, attendees will be invited to complete a survey about their experience. Participants may opt in to enter the sponsor's contest and receive future updates from the sponsor, after which CROSS will share collected contact information (name and email) with the sponsor. Sponsors must provide a giveaway with a minimum value of $1,000; winner(s) will be selected by CROSS.

      Bookstore Bag Insert

      $7,500

      (1 Available)

      '26 Performance: 12,000+ Bookstore Customers

      Place your organization’s message directly into attendee’s hands with a branded postcard inserted into each bookstore check‑out bag. Simply provide your printed postcards, and our team will ensure one is included in every bag.

      Push Notification in the app

      $7,500

      (1 Available)

      '26 Performance: 83% of Attendees Utilized the App

      Reach attendees' mobile devices directly during Day 2 breakout sessions or immediately following the conference close. Your brief, targeted message will appear on lock screens and within the conference app, driving real-time engagement — whether you're promoting a booth visit, a resource, or a special offer. Note: attendees must have notifications enabled to receive the message.

      Journal Ad

      $3,500

      (20 Available)

      '26 Performance: 18,000 distributed

      Place your full‑page ad in the attendee journals for maximum visibility. Each journal is distributed at the start of the conference and used throughout the event for note‑taking. Ads typically appear in the front and back sections of the journal. Black‑and‑white artwork is required. The journal includes the event schedule, breakout offerings, maps, sponsor ads, and blank pages for notes, ensuring your message is seen repeatedly over the course of the conference.

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      Main Session Pre-Roll Slide/Video

      $3,500

      (20 Available)

      Main stage + livestream · rotates before & after every Main session

      Maximize your organization’s visibility with a mainstage slide or video featured on the conference’s primary screens in addition to the livestream audience. Announcements and exhibitor content will rotate before and after every main stage session for up to an hour, giving your message repeated exposure to all attendees. All content must be preapproved. Video submissions may replace a slide and must be no longer than 10 seconds, in MP4 format, and without sound.

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      Room Rental

      $500+

      Rent a Room for a specific time or the duration of the conference

      Reserve a private meeting room at America's Center for receptions, donor meetings, recruitment events, or team gatherings. Rooms accommodate under 100 to 200 people and are available by individual time slot or for the full conference. Availability is limited and assigned first-come, first-served; all uses require preapproval.

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      Conference App

      $9,500

      (1 Available)

      '26 Performance: 83% of Attendees Utilized the Conference App

      As the exclusive app sponsor, your logo (hyperlinked) will be prominently featured on the app’s homepage, ensuring maximum visibility for all users throughout the conference. You will also receive one push notification during the event, allowing you to reach attendees directly with a timely, approved message.

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      CLAIMED

      Volunteer T-Shirt Logo Placement

      $9,500

      (1 Available)

      300+ Volunteers

      Attach your organization’s brand to the CROSS Con Crew. More than 300 volunteers will wear distinctly colored T‑shirts as they serve throughout the three days of the conference. Your logo will receive premium placement and will be the only visible branding on the front of the volunteer shirts, ensuring constant visibility across the entire event.

      CLAIMED

      CLAIMED

      Breakout Sponsorship
      - Day 2

      $18,000

      (1 Available)

      60 minutes of exclusive screen time across all breakout rooms

      This sponsorship includes an announcement made by the CROSS emcee from the main stage introducing the breakout sponsorship as well as pre-roll slides and videos (no audio) in all breakouts where video equipment is installed (covering approximately 70% of attendees). All 60 minutes of slides/videos will need to be approved by CROSS. 

      CLAIMED

      Breakout Sponsorship
      - Day 3

      $18,000

      (1 Available)

      60 minutes of exclusive screen time across all breakout rooms

      This sponsorship includes an announcement made by the CROSS emcee from the main stage introducing the breakout sponsorship as well as pre-roll slides and videos (no audio) in all breakouts where video equipment is installed (covering approximately 70% of attendees). All 60 minutes of slides/videos will need to be approved by CROSS. 

      Things  To  Know

      Logistics

      • Location:

      • The Dome at America's Center, St Louis, MO

      • Schedule:

      • Move-In: 12/30/26 at 9:00-5:00 PM and/or 12/31/26 at 7:30-9:00 AM

      • Exhibit Hall Opens to Attendees: December 31 at 10 AM

      • Move-Out: 1/2/27 from 4-6 PM

      • 10x10 EXHIBIT booths include:

      • Draped back wall and draped (short) side walls

      • Skirted table and 2 chairs

      • 7” x 44” identification sign

      • Show Decorator will reach out to you about booth details prior to the conference.

      Guidelines

      • Pre-Approval Needed:

      • Sales: All sales are to be made through the conference bookstore.

      • Handouts (books, tee-shirts, etc)

      • Raffles/drawings/contests

      • Fundraising

      • Audio: Any audio in exhibit area.

      • Prohibited:

      • Roaming: Distribution of materials can only be done from the assigned booth space.

      • Sales: Selling any item from the exhibit space.

      • Responsibility of Exhibitor:

      • Accommodations: travel, lodging, and meals.

      • Supplies: Partner organizations are responsible to bring all supplies.

      • Electric and wifi: A show decorator will be provided.

      • Event insurance: $1,000,000 of general liability coverage is required to exhibit.

      Next Steps

      Application

      Deadline: September 1, 2026
      (Or while space is available)

      All organizations desiring to partner with CROSS are required to apply using the application link below. We desire to partner with organizations that support our vision and beliefs and therefore each application goes through a careful review process.  An application that we do not accept should not be received as a rejection of the organization itself; we are simply trying to closely align our goals with the goals of partnering organizations.

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