The National Council for Behavorial Healthcare

Conference: Advertising and Sponsorship Opportunities

Conference advertising and sponsorships offer unparalleled opportunities to get your name out in front of more than 2,500 attendees before, during, and after the conference to promote top of the mind recall. Be recognized as the best of the best when you support the nation’s most important conference on mental health and addictions. Plus, your support of the conference will help to support the National Council's important year-round public policy advocacy to promote recovery and new opportunities for all those with mental illnesses and addiction disorders. Your  investment will pay off many times over!

Review the advertising and sponsorship options below and call Gabrielle Bosco at 301.984.6200, ext. 231 or email GabrielleB@thenationalcouncil.org to discuss would work best for you.



Product Showcase with Hospitality Suite ($2,950)

Give your best prospects an up close look at your products and services with a Product Showcase presentation in a dedicated time and setting promoted in the core conference schedule. The Product Showcase comes with the use, during a reserved time slot, of an exclusive Hospitality Suite in a comfortable setting where you can entertain your prospects and schedule one-on-one meetings.

Submit an Exhibitor Application to reserve your Product Showcase. Act now, only a few openings remain.

Final Program Advertising

  • Full Page: $1,500
  • Half page (horizontal): $900
  • Quarter page (vertical): $750
  • Logo Placement: $400

Attendees receive the conference Final Program as soon as they check in onsite and refer to it continuously for information on sessions and the Exhibit Hall. Plus, the Final Program serves a valuable guide to conference learnings for months afterwards as attendees take it back home to share with colleagues. Grab their attention with a display ad that will give you top billing and drive traffic to your booth.

Submit an Exhibitor Application to reserve your Final Program ad. Deadline for submission of artwork is March 7.

Premium Sponsorships ($3,500 - $25,000)

All premium sponsorships include:

Acknowledgment on sponsor page of website.

Recognition in the Final Program distributed onsite to more than 2,000 attendees.

On-screen recognition at a general session.

  • USB Flash Drives ($25,000) –  Be the first to sponsor this brand new attendee benefit that can be used for years to come. Exclusive sponsor recognition on USB flash drives containing handouts and materials from conference sessions. Your name or logo will appear on flash drives distributed to all attendees. Links to your website will also be included on-screen once the drives are loaded. Hurry! This opportunity closes February 14.
  • Conference Portfolio ($20,000) – Your company name and logo will appear on the cover of a portfolio that will be distributed to every attendee in their conference bag.  Including a business card holder, note pages and the conference schedule, this luxury planner will help attendees manage their conference experience and is sure to be used for years afterward.
  • Grand Opening Reception ($20,000) – The best-attended reception at the conference can have your company’s name attached. An announcement will be made during the event recognizing your company as the official sponsor and a flyer announcing your sponsorship will be included in all conference registration bags. Your company name and logo will be prominently displayed on signs next to all food and beverage  stations. Additional signs will be posted at the entrance of the Exhibit Hall. You will be able to distribute promotional materials throughout the reception.
  • Cyber Café ($20,000) –  The Cyber Café sponsorship is your ultimate connection to conference attendees. You will provide conference attendees with high-speed Internet access throughout the entire event. Open daily from 7am to 5pm, the Cyber Café will feature comfortable computer workstations and allow conference attendees to “connect” to their offices, check e-mail, and browse the Internet. Sponsorship includes recognition at the Cyber Café, your logo on computer screensavers, special signage, and a prominent literature display for your materials and promotional items.
  • Wellness Walks ($20,000) – Highlight your company’s commitment to wellness by hosting daily wellness walks for conference participants.  Each walker will receive a pedometer with your company logo to track their progress as they join a team walking through the historic sites of Boston.
  • Convention Survival Kits ($15,000) –  Become the exclusive sponsor of new Convention Survival Kits. Kits include items such as asprin, mints, hand sanitizer and much more. Your company name or logo will appear on the reusable, zipper top bag containing these items. Kits will be distributed to all conference attendees upon registration.
  • Room Drop ($15,000 per hotel) – Get your name in the hands of conference attendees.  The vast majority of conference attendees will stay at the Boston Marriott Copley Place or at The Westin. A promotional item or gift of your choice will be dropped at the room of each conference attendee.  You may also accompany your item with a letter or marketing piece.  Note: item and letter must be approved by the National Council.
  • Hotel Keycards  ($15,000 per hotel) – Your name, logo, and positioning statement will be in the hands of attendees as soon as they check in to their respective conference hotel, the Marriott Copley Place or The Westin.
  • Awards Bus ($12,500) – The National Council’s Awards of Excellence program will be held at the Kennedy Library on May 2.  Nearly 300 meeting participants will travel roundtrip by bus between the hotel and the Library, creating an opportunity to showcase your company through bus signage and event program recognition.
  • Show Daily ($10,000)  –  The popular, high-end National Council Show Daily can carry your company name and sponsor recognition as it is distributed every morning to all conference attendees. Packed with event highlights, conference news and announcements, the Show Daily is a must to get the day started. Three Show Daily sponsorships are available.
  • Lunch ($7,500)  – Your company name and logo will be prominently displayed on signs next to all food and beverage serving stations. Additional signs will be posted at the entrance of the Exhibit Hall and announcements will be made at the general sessions on the day of the sponsorship. Two lunch sponsorships are available.
  • Annual Conference Pens ($5,000) – Pens with your company name and logo will be available at registration and with each conference tote bag.
  • Coffee Breaks ($3,500) – Your company name and logo will be prominently displayed on signs next to coffee and drink stations. Additional signs will be posted at the entrance of the Exhibit Hall and announcements will be made at the general sessions on the day of the sponsorship. Six coffee break sponsorships are available.
  • Special Premiums – The National Council will work with you to provide customized giveaways to conference attendees.  We will help to identify high-quality gifts that will garner participants’ attention and position your company to key industry leaders. Prices will vary based on premium selected and method of distribution.
  • Special Event Sponsorship – Take the team out to the Red Sox ball game or to the museum, aquarium, or other fun location for an unforgettable evening on the town. Invitations, shuttle signs, and other materials will carry your company name and promote your generosity.  Pricing is based on event, transportation, and other logistical costs.

Diamond Sponsorships ($100,000)

  • Customized Conference Premium – From hotel keycard envelopes to customized portfolios, each diamond sponsor will have exclusive sponsorship of a high-visibility premium tailored just for your company.  Options include planners, portfolios, welcome gifts, and more based on availability.
  • Exhibit Hall Island Booth – An island booth, participation in the Virtual Exhibit Hall, and inclusion of your logo and 50-word company description in the exhibitor section of the conference Final Program.
  • Registration Packets – Promote your brand, product or exhibit location with a promotional insert included in each registration packet distributed to more than 2,000 conference participants. Exclusive to diamond sponsors. (Insert provided by sponsor but must be approved by National Council).
  • Advertisement in National Council Magazine – A full-page advertisement promoting your product and booth location in a pre-conference issue of National Council Magazine, distributed to more than 10,000 behavioral health leaders and posted on the National Council’s  website.
  • Exclusive Show Daily Recognition – Diamond sponsors will be prominently recognized in each issue of the National Council’s Show Daily, distributed onsite to every conference participant.
  • General Session Recognition – Special on-screen recognition at all general sessions, placing your organization prominently in front of all conference attendees.
  • Signage – Individual banner recognizing your sponsorship prominently placed in the general session hall for the duration of the conference – at least four general sessions plus other special events will be held in the hall.
  • Product Showcase/Hospitality Suite – 90-minute showcase to demonstrate your products or services to potential customers and VIPs.   Access includes a 90-minute showcase, lounge-style furniture, basic audio-visual equipment, and assistance from the National Council in coordinating food, floral, and other special services. At your request, the National Council will promote your showcase in the conference Final Program.
  • Full-page Advertisement in Preliminary Program – A full-page advertisement for you to promote your product, message, and booth location in the Preliminary  Program, which is mailed to nearly 20,000 potential registrants.
  • Final Program Advertising – Full-page cover advertisement in Final Program distributed onsite to more than 2,000 conference registrants, faculty and special VIP guests. (Exclusive offer for diamond sponsors, limited to the first three who confirm sponsorship with cover selection available on a first come basis). Your company logo will also appear on a dedicated sponsor page of the Final Program.
  • Website Recognition – Your logo on the conference section of the National Council website (approximately 700,000 hits per month).
  • Recognition in National Council Magazine – Each diamond sponsor will be recognized in a post-conference issue of National Council Magazine.
  • Conference Registrations – Twelve complimentary conference registrations – including general sessions, workshops, exhibit hall, and receptions – for use by staff or VIP clients.
  • Awards of Excellence Tickets – Treat your staff or your VIPs to the National Council’s gala Awards of Excellence Dinner, recognizing the best of the best in the behavioral healthcare industry. Diamond sponsors receive four complimentary tickets to this special event at the Kennedy Library.

Platinum Sponsorships ($75,000)

  • Wi-Fi Sponsorship – Staying connected is important to our conference participants. Platinum sponsors will underwrite a special wi-fi area, providing conference attendees with wireless Internet access. You’ll receive special signage in the wi-fi zone as well as recognition in the Show Daily and Final Program.
  • Product Showcase/Hospitality Suite – 90-minute showcase to demonstrate your products or services to potential customers and VIPs.   Access includes a 90-minute showcase, comfortable, lounge-style furniture, basic audio-visual equipment and assistance from the National Council in coordinating food, floral or other special services. At your request, the National Council will promote your showcase in the Final  Program.
  • General Session Recognition – Special on-screen recognition at a general session, placing your company front and center at the conference.
  • Preliminary Program Recognition – Premium recognition of your sponsorship in the conference Preliminary Program mailed to more than 20,000 potential attendees.
  • Signage – Inclusion of your logo on a banner recognizing sponsors, which will be prominently placed in the general session hall for the duration of the conference – at least four general sessions plus other special events will be held in the hall.
  • Exhibit Hall Double Booth – A double booth, participation in the popular Virtual Exhibit Hall, and your logo and 50-word company description in the exhibitor section of the conference Final Program.
  • Conference Registrations – Six complimentary conference registrations – including general sessions, workshops, exhibit hall, and receptions  – for use by staff or VIP clients. Final Program Advertising – Full-page premium advertisement in Final Program distributed onsite to registrants, faculty, and special VIP guests. Your company logo will also appear on a dedicated sponsor page of the Final Program.
  • Website Recognition – Your logo on the conference section of the National Council website (approximately 700,000 hits per month).
  • Awards of Excellence Tickets – Treat your staff or your VIPs to the National Council’s gala Awards of Excellence Dinner, recognizing the best of the best in the behavioral healthcare industry.  Platinum Sponsors receive four complimentary tickets to this event at the Kennedy Library.

Gold Sponsorships ($50,000)

  • General Session Recognition – On-screen recognition at a general session, placing your organization front and center at the conference.
  • Preliminary Program Recognition – Premium recognition of your sponsorship in the conference Preliminary Program mailed to more than 20,000 potential attendees.
  • Signage –  Inclusion of your logo on a banner recognizing sponsors, which will be prominently placed in the general session hall for the duration of the conference – at least four general sessions plus other special events will be held in the hall.
  • Exhibit Hall Premium Booth – A premium booth, participation in the popular Virtual Exhibit Hall, and your logo and 50-word company description featured in the exhibitor section of the conference Final Program.
  • Conference Registrations – Three complimentary conference registrations – including general sessions, workshops, exhibit hall, and receptions – for use by staff or VIP clients.
  • Website Recognition – Your logo on the conference section of the National Council website (approximately 700,000 hits per month). 
  • Final Program Advertising – Half-page advertisement with premium placement in Final Program distributed onsite to registrants, faculty, and special VIP guests. Your company logo will also appear on a dedicated sponsor page of the Final Program.
  • Awards of Excellence Tickets – Treat your staff or your VIPs to the National Council’s gala Awards of Excellence Dinner, recognizing the best of the best in the behavioral healthcare industry.  Gold Sponsors receive two complimentary tickets to this event at the Kennedy Library


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