May 4-5, 2026 | The Hotel UMD, College Park, Maryland

Sponsorship Opportunities (Monday)

Event Modules Scheduled for Monday: CMMC Day, Common Criteria Day

Monday Sponsorships offer a prime opportunity to align your brand with the opening day of the DIB Cyber Certification Series, featuring Common Criteria Day and the 6th Annual CMMC Day. This high-impact day attracts ICT product developers, integrators, compliance experts, and defense contractors seeking clarity on product certifications, supply chain cybersecurity, and upcoming DoD contract requirements. As a Monday sponsor, your organization will be positioned at the center of discussions shaping cybersecurity policy and procurement, with direct access to decision-makers driving compliance initiatives across the Defense Industrial Base.

Title Sponsorships

Title Sponsorships put your branding message front and center, next to the title of the conference. Title sponsors receive exclusive branding opportunities prior to, and during the event. Title sponsors may choose from premium sponsor booths, located at the front of the hall.

Platinum Sponsor (Exclusive)

This premium package incorporates “over-conference-title” logo billing and a combination of maximum brand exposure, content input and excellent networking opportunities. Highlights include a Welcome Address during the Plenary keynote presentation and significant branding throughout the conference, including pre- and post-event. Includes:

[PRE-EVENT] Digital: Premium “over-conference-title” logo on conference home page • Top position + company logo + 200-word description on conference website Sponsor Page + Link from conference website to your website • Logo on all email collateral Print: Premium “over-conference-title” logo on all relevant hard copy collateral

[ON-SITE] Speaking: Acknowledgement during opening Plenary Keynote presentation • Opportunity to make a 5-minute Welcome Address at the opening of the event Branding: Premium “over-conference-title” logo on Welcome Signage at the Registration Area • Opportunity to hang two (2) company banners (up to 2×2 m) in the Registration and Exhibit Areas • Premium “over-conference-title” logo displayed on Stage Backdrop video • Opportunity to place two (2) one-page inserts in conference materials distributed to all attendees Print: Welcome letter in Conference Show Guide distributed to all attendees • One-page 4C Premium Inside Cover position advertisement in the Conference Program • Logo displayed on agenda adjacent to applicable Plenary session welcome • Logo and up to 200-word description in Conference Program Networking and Exhibition: One premium position Exhibit Booth • Six (6) complimentary delegate passes • Code good for 50% discount for eight (8) VIP guests • Code good for 20% discount for unlimited VIP guests

[POST-EVENT] Digital: Top position + company logo + 200-word description on archived conference website Sponsor Page • PowerPoint presentation uploaded on conference Video Archive

Sponsor Fee: $10500

RESERVED

Gold Sponsor (Limit 4 Sponsors)

Incorporates “under-conference-title” logo billing and a combination of extensive brand exposure and excellent networking opportunities. Includes:

[PRE-EVENT] Digital: Premium “under-conference-title” logo on conference Home Page • Title position + company logo + 200-word description on conference website Sponsor Page + Link from conference website to your website • Logo on all email collateral Print: Premium “under-conference-title” logo on all relevant hard copy collateral
[ON-SITE] Branding: Premium “under-conference-title” logo on Welcome Signage at the Registration Area • Opportunity to hang company banner (up to 2×2 m) in the Registration Area • Premium “under-conference-title” logo displayed on Stage Backdrop video • Opportunity to place one-page insert in conference materials distributed to all attendees Print: One-page BW advertisement in the Conference Program • Logo and up to 200-word description in Conference Program Networking and Exhibition: One premium position Exhibit Booth • Four (4) complimentary delegate passes • Code good for 50% discount for four (4) VIP guests • Code good for 20% discount for unlimited VIP guests
[POST-EVENT] Digital: Title position + company logo + 200-word description on archived conference website Sponsor Page • PowerPoint presentation uploaded on conference Video Archive

Sponsor Fee: $7500

RESERVED

Silver Sponsor (Limit 8 Sponsors) 

Incorporates “under-conference-title” logo billing and extensive brand exposure and networking opportunities. Includes:

[PRE-EVENT] Digital: Premium “under-conference-title” logo on conference Home Page • Title position + company logo + 200-word description on conference website Sponsor Page + Link from conference website to your website • Logo on all email collateral Print: Premium “under-conference-title” logo on all relevant hard copy collateral

[ON-SITE] Branding: Premium “under-conference-title” logo on Welcome Signage at the Registration Area • Premium “under-conference-title” logo displayed on Stage Backdrop video • Opportunity to place one-page insert in conference materials distributed to all attendees Print: One-page BW advertisement in the Conference Program • Logo and up to 200-word description in Conference Program • Networking and Exhibition: One premium position Exhibit Booth • Two (2) complimentary delegate passes • Code good for 50% discount for two (2) VIP guests • Code good for 20% discount for unlimited VIP guests

[POST-EVENT] Digital: Title position + company logo + 200-word description on archived conference website Sponsor Page • PowerPoint presentation uploaded on conference Video Archive

Sponsor Fee: $5000

RESERVED

Leading Sponsorships

Leading sponsorship opportunities are a great way to make a targeted, unique, or personal marketing impression on conference participants.

Exclusive Logo Water Bottle Sponsor

It’s one of our most popular give-aways: You’ll have the opportunity to provide a water bottle branded with your company logo, to be distributed at key locations around the event. Includes:

[PRE-EVENT] Digital: Leading position + company logo + 150-word description on conference website Sponsor Page + Link from conference website to your website • Logo on all email collateral Print: Logo on all relevant hard copy collateral

[ON-SITE] Branding: Opportunity to provide a water bottle branded with your company logo, to be distributed at key locations throughout the event • Logo on Welcome Signage at the Registration Area • Logo displayed on Stage Backdrop video • Opportunity to place one-page insert in conference materials distributed to all attendees Print: One-page BW advertisement in the Conference Program • Logo and up to 150-word description in Conference Program Networking and Exhibition: One Exhibit Booth • Two (2) complimentary delegate passes • Code good for 20% discount for unlimited VIP guests

Sponsor Fee: $4000

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Exclusive Conference Bag and Collateral Sponsor

With this package you gain extensive brand exposure with the entire conference delegation with your logo on the conference bag–a constant reminder of your support. Includes:

[PRE-EVENT] Digital: Leading position + company logo + 150-word description on conference website Sponsor Page + Link from conference website to your website •
Logo on all email collateral Print: Logo on all relevant hard copy collateral

[ON-SITE] Branding: Logo printed on conference bag (standard canvas bag included, upgrade options available by quote) including all ordering, graphics, shipping, and hotel handling service charges • Logo on Welcome Signage at the Registration Area • Logo displayed on Stage Backdrop video • Opportunity to place one-page insert in conference materials distributed to all attendees Print: One-page BW advertisement in the Conference Program • Logo and up to 150-word description in Conference Program Networking and Exhibition: One Exhibit Booth • Two (2) complimentary delegate passes • Code good for 20% discount for unlimited VIP guests

[POST-EVENT] Digital: Company logo + 150-word description on archived conference website Sponsor Page • PowerPoint presentation uploaded on conference Video Archive

Sponsor Fee: $4000

RESERVED

Exclusive Badge/Lanyard Sponsor

This striking and memorable collateral sponsorship opportunity places your logo next to the name of the conference and each attendee. Includes the opportunity to provide company-branded lanyards. Includes:

[PRE-EVENT] Digital: Leading position + company logo + 150-word description on conference website Sponsor Page + Link from conference website to your website • Logo on all email collateral Print: Logo on all relevant hard copy collateral

[ON-SITE] Branding: Logo on conference badges • Opportunity to supply logo lanyards • Logo on Welcome Signage at the Registration Area • Logo displayed on Stage Backdrop video • Opportunity to place one-page insert in conference materials distributed to all attendees Print: One-page BW advertisement in the Conference Program • Logo and up to 150-word description in Conference Program • Networking and Exhibition: One Exhibit Booth • Two (2) complimentary delegate passes • Code good for 20% discount for unlimited VIP guests

[POST-EVENT] Digital: Company logo + 150-word description on archived conference website Sponsor Page • PowerPoint presentation uploaded on conference Video Archive

Sponsor Fee: $4000

RESERVED

Evening Reception Host Sponsor

Your sponsorship will make possible a invitation-only reception for conference attendees, an opportunity catch up with colleagues and start new conversations. Includes:

[PRE-EVENT] Digital: Leading position + company logo + 150-word description on conference website Sponsor Page + Link from conference website to your website • Logo on all email collateral Print: Logo on all relevant hard copy collateral

[ON-SITE] Branding: Opportunity to invite conference attendees to your reception • Opportunity to welcome Reception attendees • Sponsor table signs at Reception service • Option to offer company logo’d cups, glasses and/or napkins (sponsor provides logo’d items) • Logo on Welcome Signage at the Registration Area • Logo displayed on Stage Backdrop video • Opportunity to place one-page insert in conference materials distributed to all attendees Print: Logo next to relevant content in the Conference Program • One-page BW advertisement in the Conference Program • Logo and up to 150-word description in Conference Program • Networking and Exhibition: One Exhibit Booth • Two (2) complimentary delegate passes • Code good for 20% discount for unlimited VIP guests

[POST-EVENT] Digital: Company logo + 150-word description on archived conference website Sponsor Page • PowerPoint presentation uploaded on conference Video Archive

Exclusive Opening Lunch Host Sponsor

Exclusive sponsor on the opening day of the conference, served to all attendees. Includes:

[PRE-EVENT] Digital: Leading position + company logo + 150-word description on conference website Sponsor Page + Link from conference website to your website • Logo on all email collateral Print: Logo on all relevant hard copy collateral

[ON-SITE] Branding: Opportunity to welcome Lunch attendees • Sponsor table signs at Lunch service • Option to offer company logo’d cups, glasses and/or napkins (sponsor provides logo’d items) • Logo on Welcome Signage at the Registration Area • Logo displayed on Stage Backdrop video • Opportunity to place one-page insert in conference materials distributed to all attendees Print: Logo next to relevant content in the printed Conference Program • One-page BW advertisement in the Conference Program • Logo and up to 150-word description in Conference Program Networking and Exhibition: One Exhibit Booth • Two (2) complimentary delegate passes • Code good for 20% discount for unlimited VIP guests

[POST-EVENT] Digital: Company logo + 150-word description on archived conference website Sponsor Page • PowerPoint presentation uploaded on conference Video Archive

Sponsor Fee: $3750

RESERVED

Exclusive Conference Break Sponsor

Exclusive sponsor for conference breaks for all days of the conference. Includes:

[PRE-EVENT] Digital: Leading position + company logo + 150-word description on conference website Sponsor Page + Link from conference website to your website • Logo on all email collateral Print: Logo on all relevant hard copy collateral

[ON-SITE] Branding: Sponsor table signs during breaks • Option to offer company logo’d cups, glasses and/or napkins (sponsor provides logo’d items) • Logo on Welcome Signage at the Registration Area • Logo displayed on Stage Backdrop video • Opportunity to place one-page insert in conference materials distributed to all attendees Print: Logo next to relevant content in the printed Conference Program • One-page BW advertisement in the Conference Program • Logo and up to 150-word description in Conference Program Networking and Exhibition: One Exhibit Booth • Two (2) complimentary delegate passes • Code good for 20% discount for unlimited VIP guests

[POST-EVENT] Digital: Company logo + 150-word description on archived conference website Sponsor Page • PowerPoint presentation uploaded on conference Video Archive

Conference Track Sponsor

The track sponsor will have the opportunity to open a Morning or Afternoon Conference Track (approximately 3 hours of conference presentations), welcome attendees, introduce speakers, and moderate Q&A during the conference days. It’s a strategic opportunity for a few select industry partners to make their voice heard, demonstrating their thought leadership. Includes:

[PRE-EVENT] Digital: Leading position + company logo + 150-word description on conference website Sponsor Page + Link from conference website to your website • Logo on all email collateral Print: Logo on all relevant hard copy collateral

[ON-SITE] Branding: Logo on Welcome Signage at the Registration Area • Logo displayed on Stage Backdrop video • Opportunity to place one-page insert in conference materials distributed to all attendees Print: Logo next to relevant content in the printed Conference Program • Half-page BW advertisement in the Conference Program • Logo and up to 150-word description in Conference Program Networking and Exhibition: One (1) complimentary delegate pass • Code good for 20% discount for unlimited VIP guests

[POST-EVENT] Digital: Company logo + 150-word description on archived conference website Sponsor Page

Sponsor Fee: $3000

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Exclusive WiFi Service Provider

Sponsorship makes WiFi service available to all conference attendees. Sponsor may distribute flyer with login code from exhibit space. Includes:

[PRE-EVENT] Digital: Leading position + company logo + 150-word description on conference website Sponsor Page + Link from conference website to your website • Logo on all email collateral Print: Logo on all relevant hard copy collateral

[ON-SITE] Branding: Branding as exclusive WiFi sponsor • Opportunity to distribute flyer with login code from your Exhibit Booth • Logo next to relevant content in the printed Conference Program • Logo on Welcome Signage at the Registration Area • Logo displayed on Stage Backdrop video • Opportunity to place one-page insert in conference materials distributed to all attendees Print: One-page BW advertisement in the Conference Program • Logo and up to 150-word description in Conference Program Networking and Exhibition: One Exhibit Booth • One (1) complimentary delegate pass • Code good for 20% discount for unlimited VIP guests

[POST-EVENT] Digital: Company logo + 150-word description on archived conference website Sponsor Page

Sponsor Fee: $2500

RESERVED

Exclusive Dine-Out Host Sponsor

The Dine-Out is an opportunity for conference attendees to go out with colleagues for a fun night of dinner on the town, featuring the best of the local restaurant scene. Restaurant sign-up options are made available to attendees when they register and when they arrive on site. At the end of the conference attendees will meet at the Registration Area. From there, they will depart in groups to go to their chosen restaurant. Includes:

[PRE-EVENT] Digital: Leading position + company logo + 150-word description on conference website Sponsor Page + Link from conference website to your website • Logo on all email collateral

[ON-SITE] Branding: Opportunity to suggest restaurants for Dine-Out • Opportunity to host a special group of invitees on a “by invitation” basis • Opportunity to address Dine-Out participants • Logo on Welcome Signage at the Registration Area • Logo displayed on Stage Backdrop video • Opportunity to place one-page insert in conference materials distributed to all attendees Print: Logo next to relevant content in the printed Conference Program • Half-page BW advertisement in the Conference Program • Logo and up to 150-word description in Conference Program Networking and Exhibition: One (1) complimentary delegate pass • Code good for 20% discount for unlimited VIP guests

[POST-EVENT] Digital: Company logo + 150-word description on archived conference website Sponsor Page

Sponsor Fee: $2000

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Exhibiting Opportunities

Establish your presence at the DIB Cyber Certification Series. Your booth puts you in front of attendees, so they know where to find you and can make contact.

Exhibit Booth Space

Your exhibit space establishes your presence at the industry’s leading annual event. It enables attendees to discover and connect with you, and it communicates your support for the community to all participants. All breaks, lunches, and hospitality events are held in the exhibit hall. Includes:

[PRE-EVENT] Digital: Company logo + 150-word description on conference website Sponsor Page + Link from conference website to your website

[ON-SITE] Print: Logo and up to 150-word description in Conference Program Networking and Exhibition: Table-top Exhibit Booth space provided with 5’ x 30” (~2M x 1M) table, chair, and company ID sign • One (1) complimentary delegate pass • Code good for 20% discount for unlimited VIP guests

[POST-EVENT] Digital: Company logo + 150-word description on archived conference website Sponsor Page

Sponsor Fee: $2500

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2-Day Exhibit Booth Space

Includes all benefits above for both Monday and Tuesday.

Sponsor Fee: $4000

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Supporting Sponsorships

Supporting sponsorships help to reinforce your branding and presence at the event.

Event Sponsor

Take advantage of our most popular branding opportunities. Includes:

[PRE-EVENT] Digital: Logo on conference web site ● Inclusion in all conference promo

[ON-SITE] Sponsor sign in Registration Area ● One (1) page insert in conference handouts distributed at Registration ● 1/4 page b/w ad or sponsor message in the printed Conference Guide • Branding: Logo on plenary PowerPoint • Networking: One (1) conference pass • Code good for 20% discount for unlimited VIP guests

Sponsor Fee: $1500

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Conference Single Break Host

Provide enhanced hospitality to conference attendees during one (1) morning or afternoon break. Includes:

[PRE-EVENT] Digital: Logo and 150-word description on website sponsor page • Link from conference website to your website • Logo on all email collateral • Print: Logo on all relevant hard copy collateral

[ON-SITE] Option to offer logo cups or mugs (sponsor provides) • Sponsor sign in Registration Area on designated day of break • Lead Branding: sponsor table signs during the Break service • Highlight in Conference Show Guide agenda, logo included on the Conference Sponsor Page • One-half (1/2) page B/W ad in Conference Show Guide • One insert into handout materials distributed to all attendees at the Registration Area • One (1) conference pass

Sponsor Fee: $2000

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Reception Beverage Host

[PRE-EVENT] Digital: Logo on conference web site ● Inclusion in all conference promo

[ON-SITE] The Sponsor’s Exhibit Booth will be set with a selection of beverages during the Evening Welcome Reception ● Sponsorship highlighted in the printed Conference Guide ● Branding: Sponsor signage

Sponsor Fee: $1100

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Hanging Banner

[ON-SITE] Opportunity to hang a company banner (up to 2×2 m) in the conference Registration Area Banner. Sponsor provides and ships the banner to the conference site.

Sponsor Fee: $1000

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Conference Bag Insertion Advertising

[ON-SITE] All conference attendees receive an official welcome packet of conference materials. Includes: One (1) page insert into handout materials placed in conference bags, distributed at the Registration Area. Sponsor provides the hard copy insert.

Sponsor Fee: $750

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Program Guide Advertising

[ON-SITE] The printed Conference Guide conference program guide is distributed to all attendees and it kept as an information resource long after the conference is over. Reserve your ad space by the insertion deadline: (MONTH / DATE / YEAR )

Sponsor Fee: $900

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Sponsor Fee: $700

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Sponsor Fee: $400

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Advertising Specifications

Art Deadline: April 2026 Mechanical Requirements: Full Page Ad, Trim Size: 8 1⁄2” x 11” (21.6 x 27.9 cm), Live Area: 7 5/8” x 10 1⁄2” (19.4 x 26.7 cm) Half Page Ad: 8 1⁄2” x 5 1⁄2” (12.6 x 14.0 cm) Quarter Page Ad: 4 1⁄4” x 5 1⁄2” (10.8 x 14.0 cm) File Format: High-resolution PDF file required. Almost any high-resolution PDF file acceptable. Files in Adobe’s PDF format created from an Adobe application using the PDF/X-1a:2001 specification preferred. Typically, PDF files are created from Postscript files utilizing Adobe Acrobat Distiller, but PDF’s created from InDesign will work as well. Line Screen, Binding: 133 for 4/c ads, 280% maximum density, 120 for B&W and 2/c ads, 180% maximum density. Saddlestitch. File Submission Instructions: Email preferred. Send to [email protected]. Files received will be confirmed. To mail, send memory device to Cnxtd Event Media Corp., 421 Seventh Ave. #709, New York, NY 10001. To FTP: We recommend Hightail, a free online FTP service. Visit www.hightail.com for instructions. For assistance call 212-866-2169.