Benefits of Sponsorship Sponsorship of MBA's 96th Annual Convention & Expo is a highly visible, cost-effective way to place your company's name before key decision makers in the mortgage banking industry. As the premier event in residential real estate finance, MBA's Annual Convention & Expo is attended by a cross-section of key industry professionals - all looking for the latest information on business trends, critical issues, new products and services and emerging technology. The various levels of convention sponsorship present excellent opportunities to tailor a visibility program that meets your specific marketing needs while positioning your company as a leader in the industry.

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All sponsorships include

• Sponsor ID in the convention program
• Sponsor ID/signage prominently displayed on site at the convention
• Sponsor ID/hyperlink on the convention Web site
• Sponsor ID in all convention marketing communications*
• Sponsor ID in MBA periodicals*
• Priority opportunity for meeting room and exhibit space assignments**
• Emailed convention attendee mailing lists, pre- and post-event
• Opportunities to distribute literature/premiums to convention attendees
• Full promotional rights to convention logos and trademarks
• Other benefits as described below

*Sponsors will appear in marketing communications subsequent to activation of agreement, according
to production schedules.
** For Bronze sponsors and above – while space is available. Meeting room and exhibit space
requests are subject to additional production charges, based on space size and use.

96th Annual Convention Sponsorship Opportunities*

Millennium Sponsor
Benefits: In addition to the regular sponsorship benefits, a Millennium sponsor will receive a small meeting room, a banner at the San Diego Convention Center and a high-rotation ad on the convention web site. Also included are 10 total complimentary sponsor registrations, a full-page display ad in the convention program plus an opportunity to choose one of the following selected opportunities for branding/networking purposes:

• Club MBA Dinner and Show  (The Beach Boys - Tuesday evening)
• Opening General Session Speakers (Tucker Carlson & Paul Begala - Monday morning)   

Diamond Sponsor
Benefits: In addition to the regular sponsorship benefits, a Diamond sponsor will receive a small meeting room, a banner at the San Diego Convention Center and a high-rotation ad on the convention web site. Also included are 8 total complimentary sponsor registrations, a full-page display ad in the convention program plus an opportunity to choose one of the following selected opportunities for branding/networking purposes:

• Under the Boardwalk Opening Reception (Sunday evening in the Expo)
• Convention Badge Holders - SOLD
• Third General Session - Industry Leaders (Speakers TBA - Tuesday Morning) 

Platinum Sponsor
Benefits: In addition to the regular sponsorship benefits, a Platinum sponsor will receive a banner at the San Diego Convention Center and a high-rotation ad on the convention web site. Also included are 6 total complimentary sponsor registrations, a full-page display ad in the convention program plus an opportunity to choose one of the following selected opportunities for branding/networking purposes:

• Chairman’s Luncheon Speaker - (Dr. Robert Ballard, discoverer of the Titanic - Monday afternoon)
• Member Appreciation Luncheon (Tuesday afternoon in Expo)
• Celebrity Sighting Autograph Session (Special guests: Vinny Testaverde & Jack Youngblood - Tuesday afternoon in Expo)
• Convention Bags
• Wall Street Journal Distribution (Mon/Tue) - SOLD

Gold Sponsor
Benefits: In addition to the regular sponsorship benefits, a Gold sponsor will receive a banner at the San Diego Convention Center, a low-rotation banner ad on the convention web site and 4 total complimentary sponsor registrations. Also included is a full-page display ad in the convention program plus an opportunity to choose one of the following selected opportunities for branding/networking purposes:

• Business Solutions for Residential Lending Session Track - ON HOLD
• Production and Secondary Market Activities Session Track - SOLD
• Technology Innovations Session Track - SOLD
• Servicing/REO Management Session Track - ON HOLD
• Taste of San Diego Happy Hour Reception (Monday evening in Expo)
• Convention Junior Padfolios - SOLD
• Convention Hotel Keys - ON HOLD
• Convention Pop-up Maps - ON HOLD

Silver Sponsor
Benefits: In addition to the regular sponsorship benefits, a Silver sponsor will receive four total complimentary sponsor registrations plus an opportunity to choose one of the following selected opportunities for branding/networking purposes:

• Convention Business Communications Center
• Convention Pens
• Convention Attendee Lists (Includes exclusive back cover ad)
• Convention-at-a-Glance Pocket Guides (Includes exclusive back cover ad) - ON HOLD

Bronze Sponsor
Benefits: In addition to the regular sponsorship benefits, a Bronze sponsor will receive three total complimentary sponsor registrations plus an opportunity to choose one of the following selected opportunities for branding/networking purposes:

• Convention Notepads - SOLD
• Relaxation Station - SOLD
• Convention Information Desk - ON HOLD
• Coffee/Refreshment Breaks in Expo (Three available: Monday/Tuesday)
• Continental Breakfasts (Three available: Monday/Tuesday/Wednesday) 

Contributor Sponsor
Benefits: Standard benefits as described above plus 3 total complimentary sponsor registrations and an opportunity to insert a flyer in the convention bag.

Host Sponsor
Benefits: Standard benefits as described above including 1 total complimentary sponsor registration.

Sponsorship Pricing*

* Pricing shown is for MBA member firms; a 50 percent surcharge applies for nonmembers.

To apply for sponsorship of MBA's 96th Annual Convention, please download the sponsorship brochure or contact Mark Brady at (202) 557-2790 to request details on customized sponsorship packages, production deadlines or artwork specifications.

NOTE: Previous convention sponsors have a limited time to renew packages marked on hold. All other sponsorship requests will be honored on a first-come, first-served basis and are not reserved until executed contracts are received with payment.

• Other items/events may be customized in each sponsor category - please call for details.
• Sponsorship packages can be customized upon request; additional charges may apply.
• Additional event and collateral items may be added; please call for current availability.
• Additional signage and sponsor IDs are provided whenever a networking event is sponsored.
• Sponsorship of collateral items must be secured before production deadlines to guarantee inclusion.
• Sponsorship agreements are final, non-refundable and are confirmed in writing when paid in full.