2023 Chicago Marriott Downtown Magnificent Mile Chicago, IL January 31-February 2, 2023
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2023
Chicago Marriott Downtown
Magnificent Mile
Chicago, IL
January 31-February 2, 2023
Presented by
SPONSORSHIP PROSPECTUS
The Midwest Energy Solutions Conference (MES) is the region’s premier energy efficiency event,
connecting decision makers and innovators from utilities, businesses, the public sector and non-profits.
At MES, sponsors have a unique platform to connect with 500+ innovators and decision-makers in attendance. With a variety of tiers
and perks, MES sponsorship is perfect for organizations of all sizes and budgets. Sign up to sponsor at www.meeaconference.org.
MEEA and the Marriott Michigan Avenue are committed to making MES 2023 a safe experience for all. We will stay current on recommended
protocols to protect against the spread of COVID-19. We look forward to welcoming you to the 2023 Midwest Energy Solutions Conference.
WHY SPONSOR
RAISE YOUR PROFILE
Sponsoring MES establishes your company as an industry leader. Logo positioning opportunities, the
ability to connect with attendees before and during the event and complimentary registration for
your staff all contribute to brand recognition that lasts long after the conference.
DISCOVER NEW OPPORTUNITIES
MES 2023 is an outstanding opportunity to connect or reconnect with the industry’s best and
brightest. Networking opportunities are built in throughout the event for attendees to meet
with colleagues or visit the exhibit hall to learn about new innovations, program designs and
technologies within our industry.
HOW IT WORKS
SPONSORSHIP
We offer a wide range of tiered sponsor packages to meet the promotional needs of any
organization. Customize your package with add-ons like sponsoring all attendees’ conference
lanyards, the conference Wi-Fi service and more. Looking for a lower cost option? A la carte
sponsorship opportunities are available as well.
EXHIBITING
All sponsor tiers include an exhibit booth space. Booths are selected on a first come, first served
basis, though some prime spaces are reserved for upper-level sponsors.
NEW & PROSPECTIVE MEMBERS
Discount sponsor + new membership packages are available.
Contact conference@mwalliance.org for more information.MEMBERSHIP LEVELS & BENEFITS
PLATINUM GOLD SILVER BRONZE PARTNER
Member Price $17,500 $15,000 $10,000 $6,000 $4,000
Regular Price $22,000 $17,500 $12,500 $8,000 $5,000
Complimentary Conference
Registrations 15 10 7 4 2
Discount on Additional Registrations 50% 25% 15% 10%
Booth Space
Company Name & Logo on All
Promotional Pieces Logo Logo Logo Name Only
Listing in Agenda Booklet Name/Description Name/Description Name/Description Name/Description Name Only
Listing in Mobile App Featured listing Name Only
Receive Attendee List
Featured recognition on signage and
slides throughout the conference Name Only
Complimentary Meeting Space
(when booked by 12/1)
Sponsor Daily Emails to Attendees
Complimentary flyer or giveaway (you
provide) included in MES tote bags
Free Sponsor Add-ons (first come, Tuesday Reception, Wednesday
Lunch or Breakfast Break
first served) Reception, Welcome/Intro to KeynotePLATINUM SPONSOR
MEMBER PRICE: $17,500
NON-MEMBER PRICE: $22,000 Featured recognition on signage and slides
LOGO
15
Complimentary registrations throughout the conference
Additional registrations at 50% off
Booth space in the exhibit hall Attendee list with contact information
Complimentary flyer or giveaway (you provide)
Logo recognition on all promotional pieces
LOGO
FLYER included in MES totebags
Listed in the Mobile App downloaded by attendees + Free sponsorship add-on (first come, first served)
Your choice of:
• Tuesday Reception
• Wednesday Reception
• Welcome/Intro to Keynote
Featured listing in print agenda booklet
Complimentary Meeting SpaceGOLD SPONSOR
MEMBER PRICE: $15,000
NON-MEMBER PRICE: $17,500
10
Complimentary registrations
Complimentary Meeting Space
Additional registrations at 25% off
Featured recognition on signage and
Booth space in the exhibit hall LOGO
slides throughout the conference
Logo recognition on all promotional pieces Attendee list with opt-in contact information
LOGO
Listed in the Mobile App downloaded by attendees + Free sponsorship add-on (first come, first served)
Your choice of:
• Wednesday or Thursday Breakfast
• Wednesday Lunch
Listing in print agenda bookletSILVER SPONSOR
MEMBER PRICE: $10,000
NON-MEMBER PRICE: $12,500
7
Complimentary registrations LOGO Recognition on signage and slides throughout the conference
Additional registrations at 15% off
Booth space in the exhibit hall Attendee list with opt-in contact information
Logo recognition on all promotional pieces Listing in print agenda booklet
LOGO
Listed in the Mobile App downloaded by attendees
+ Free sponsorship add-on (first come, first served)
Your choice of:
• Tuesday, Wednesday or Thursday breakBRONZE SPONSOR
MEMBER PRICE: $6,000
NON-MEMBER PRICE: $8,000
4
Complimentary registrations LOGO Recognition on signage and slides throughout the conference
Additional registrations at 10% off
Booth space in the exhibit hall Attendee list with opt-in contact information
Name recognition on all promotional pieces
LOGO
Listing in print agenda booklet
Listed in the Mobile App downloaded by attendeesPARTNER
MEMBER PRICE: $4,000
NON-MEMBER PRICE: $5,000
2
Company name on signage and
Complimentary registrations LOGO
slides throughout the conference
Booth space in the exhibit hall Attendee list with opt-in contact information
Name recognition in the Mobile App
Name recognition in print agenda booklet
downloaded by attendeesADD-ONS
Take your sponsorship to the next level. Expand your reach and visibility by
sponsoring additional items: greet attendees at their hotel check-in by sponsoring
the keycard, keep attendees connected by sponsoring the official conference app
or help attendees explore the exhibit hall with a sponsored tote bag.
Add-ons are available to all sponsor levels for an additional price.
HOTEL KEYCARD Greet attendees when they arrive at the Marriott by FLYER INSERT You provide the flyer or giveaway, we’ll make sure they go
sponsoring the keycard. The keycard is double-sided for ample branding to all attendees in the conference totebag. Price $500
opportunities. Price $3000
SCHOLARSHIP Empower three students and young professionals to get
NOTEBOOK Customize the official MES notebook with your logo. Each involved in the industry and gain professional development experience.
attendee will receive a notebook at registration. Price $3000 Sponsoring the 2023 scholarship provides support for the next generation
of EE leaders to attend the conference. Price $3500
CONFERENCE WI-FI Keep attendees connected by sponsoring the
conference Wi-Fi. Customize the Wi-Fi network name, password and TOTE BAG Help attendees keep track of their most important items over
landing page. Price $2000 the three days by branding the tote bag. Price $6000
CONFERENCE APP Add your branding and logo to the official HEALTH & FITNESS SPONSOR Sponsor the morning run and yoga class
conference app. Attendees can use the app to browse sponsors, plan so attendees can start the day with their best foot forward. Branded
their schedule of sessions, meet the speakers and more! Price $5000 promotions will be featured in daily emails sent during the conference.
Price $1500
LANYARD FOR NAME BADGE Your logo will be featured on the MES
badge lanyard. Each attendee will receive one at registration. Price $2000 UNFORGETTABLE AT MES MARKETING CONSULTATION One hour 1-1
marketing consultation to best leverage your sponsorship before, during
and after MES (Limit 3). Price $500A LA CARTE OPTIONS
Looking for a lower cost, but high-profile way to connect with MES attendees and
gain brand recognition? We’re adding two new sponsorable experiences as MES,
no additional sponsorship tier needed to sign up.
MES NIGHTCAP
On Wednesday, February 1, after our reception and your client dinners, return back to the Marriott to challenge your colleagues to a game of pool or Pac Man, sing your heart
out in the Karaoke Lounge, bust some moves on the dance floor, or grab a seat to enjoy a few more free drinks and continue the networking.
Each area will be sponsored by one or two sponsors. Want to add something to your exclusive space? Let’s talk!
ARCADE KARAOKE LOUNGE DJ 360 DEGREE PHOTOBOOTH
Throughout the 4th floor, attendees will find Breakout room during the day, karaoke lounge Be the star of the party by sponsoring the music Give MES attendees their red carpet moment
arcade & bar games like pool, darts, Pop- at night. Be the host of your own karaoke that sets the mood for the evening! Signage will and let them take a memento home with
a-Shot, Pac Man, etc. Each game area will lounge! Host and equipment provided, but be placed on the DJ booth and throughout the them by sponsoring a photobooth. [We’ll see
feature sponsor logos. Have a specific game you’re welcome to bring your own accessories event. if they get anything to bring home or a digital
you want to be featured? We’ll make sure it’s like wigs and props. Competitions for best memento] [we’ll also double check if the take
1 sponsorship opportunity at $2000
there (to the best of our ability). Additional costume, best performance, etc. are welcome away item can be branded]. Your company’s
opportunities like competitions or award money and encouraged! Signage with brand logo will be on the photo along with the event
for darts bullseyes can be arranged and recognition will be outside of the doors and logo. Signage with your company logo will be
promoted by MEEA to attendees. throughout the room. placed outside of the booth as well.
2 sponsorship opportunities at $2000 each 1 sponsorship opportunity at $3000 1 sponsorship opportunity at $2500
PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT HUB
Placed in a highly visible spot in the Exhibit Hall, the Professional Development Hub will feature a social media and marketing expert who will meet with attendees one on one
to review their LinkedIn profile and offer mini trainings throughout the conference. Conference attendees will learn how to promote and hone their LinkedIn persona, how to be
a LinkedIn influencer, and be an asset to their organization’s organic social media marketing. Signage with sponsor logos will be in the conference program, in the conference
app and found throughout the exhibit hall.
4 sponsorships opportunities at $2000 eachWHO ATTENDS
MES attendees are decision makers, innovators and leaders. As the largest energy efficiency event in the region, the Midwest
Energy Solutions Conference is an outstanding opportunity to connect to the industry’s best and brightest.
AT MES 2022:
500+ 74% 36% 132 UTILITY
WERE MANAGER OR
WERE DIRECTOR
ATTENDEES HIGHER AT THEIR REPRESENTATIVES
ORGANIZATION
OR ABOVE
VP 7% Analyst 5%
Academic, Research or
Specialist 5% CEO/ President/ Exec Director 7% Utility 16% Advocacy 15%
Principal 2% Consultant 4%
Coordinator 2% Consultancy 5%
Other 8% Software 5%
Energy Service
Company 2%
Other 3% Evaluator 3%
2022 ATTENDEES 2022 ATTENDEES
BY TITLE BY SECTOR
Manufacturer 6% Government 5%
Director 25%
Manager 30%
Engineer 5% Implementer 39%2022 TOP TIER SPONSORS PLATINUM GOLD SILVER
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