Benefits of Conference Sponsorship

Sponsorship of MBA's National Secondary Market Conference & Expo is a highly visible, cost-effective way to reach CEOs and the senior level executives who manage secondary market operations, as well as mortgage investors, investment bankers, risk managers, mortgage lenders, rating agency professionals, consultants and many other mortgage professionals. The various levels of conference sponsorship represent excellent opportunities to tailor a visibility program that meets your specific marketing needs, while positioning your company as a leader in the industry.

All sponsorships include:

• Sponsor ID in the official conference program
• Sponsor ID/signage prominently displayed onsite at the conference
• Sponsor ID/hyperlink on the conference Web site
• Sponsor ID in all conference marketing communications*
• Sponsor ID in MBA periodicals*
• Priority opportunity for meeting room and exhibit space assignments**
• Email delivery of pre- and post-conference attendee mailing lists
• Opportunities to distribute literature/premiums to conference attendees
• At least one complimentary sponsor attendee registration
• Full promotional rights to MBA and conference logos and trademarks
• Other benefits as described below

* Sponsors will appear in all marketing communications produced subsequent to activation of agreement.
** ONLY FOR BRONZE SPONSORS AND ABOVE; meeting room and exhibit space requests will be subject to additional production charges, based on space size and use.

National Secondary Market Conference & Expo Sponsorship Opportunities

Diamond Sponsorship
Benefits: In addition to the regular sponsorship benefits, a Diamond sponsor will receive a high-rotation banner ad on the conference Web site, large-format signage at the conference, a full-page display ad in the conference program, an opportunity to insert a flyer in the conference bag plus a total of four complimentary sponsor registrations. Also included is an opportunity to select one of the following networking events for branding/networking purposes:

• Opening General Session Speaker (Ron Insana)
• Opening Reception (Sunday in Expo) - ON HOLD
• Conference Bags - SOLD
• Conference Badge Holders - ON HOLD
• Hotel Key Cards

Platinum Sponsorship
Benefits: In addition to the regular sponsorship benefits, a Platinum sponsor will receive a high-rotation banner ad on the conference Web site, large-format signage at the conference, a full-page display ad in the conference program, an opportunity to insert a flyer in the conference bag plus a total of three complimentary sponsor registrations. Also included is an opportunity to select one of the following items/events for branding/networking purposes:

• Attendee Internet Center - ON HOLD
• Wall Street JournalDistribution - ON HOLD
• Networking Luncheon - (2 available: Monday/Tuesday)
• Restaurant Reservation Service - ON HOLD
• Conference Luggage Spotters - ON HOLD

Gold Sponsorship
Benefits: In addition to the regular sponsorship benefits, a Gold sponsor will receive a low-rotation banner ad on the conference Web site, large-format signage at the conference, a full-page display ad in the conference program, an opportunity to insert a flyer in the conference bag plus a total of two complimentary sponsor registrations. Also included is an opportunity to select one of the following items/events for branding/networking purposes:

• Networking Continental Breakfast (2 available: Monday/Tuesday)
• Conference Attendee Lists - SOLD
• Conference Pens
• Conference Water Bottles
• Conference Jr. Padfolios

Silver Sponsorship
Benefits: In addition to the regular sponsorship benefits, a Silver sponsor will receive an opportunity to insert a flyer in the conference bag, a total of two complimentary sponsor registrations plus an opportunity to select one of the following items/events for branding/networking purposes:

• Relaxation Station - ON HOLD
• Conference Notepads - ON HOLD
• Coffee Break (2 available: Monday/Tuesday)
• Refreshment Break (2 available: Monday/Tuesday)

Bronze Sponsor
Benefits: In addition to the regular sponsorship benefits, a Bronze sponsor will receive an opportunity to insert a flyer in the conference bag plus a total of two complimentary sponsor registrations. Bronze sponsorship is also the minimum level of support required to qualify for meeting room space assignment; space is assigned based on the overall level of support, and the date a request is received.

• Call for current meeting space information

Host Sponsor
Benefits: A Host sponsor is entitled to all the regular sponsorship benefits outlined above, including one complimentary sponsor registration.

Sponsorship Level/Base Price*

* Pricing shown is for MBA member firms; a 50 percent surcharge applies for non-members.

NOTE: 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 ID’s are provided wherever a networking event is sponsored. Sponsorship of collateral items must be secured before production deadlines to guarantee delivery.  Previous sponsors have a limited time in which to renew packages marked ON HOLD; all other sponsorship requests will be honored on a first-come, first-served basis. Sponsorship agreements are final, nonrefundable and are confirmed in writing when paid in full.

To apply for sponsorship of MBA's National Secondary Market Conference & Expo, please download the Sponsorship Brochure or contact Mark Brady at (202) 557-2790 to request details on customized sponsorship packages, production deadlines or logo/signage specifications.