Become an exhibitor
Connect with conference attendees and showcase your solutions in a dynamic exhibit hall. Exhibiting at CEI provides valuable opportunities to engage directly with compliance professionals and build meaningful connections.
Standard exhibiting packages
10 x 10 space | $3,000 | $3,200 Corner
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Inclusion in exhibitor directory
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Marketing graphics to promote your participation
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Attendee list (name, title, org, physical address) (1 week prior to event)
- 2 exhibit hall passes
20x20 space | $12,000
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Inclusion in exhibitor directory
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Marketing graphics to promote your participation
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Attendee list (name, title, org, physical address) (1 week prior to event)
- 8 exhibit hall passes
Enhanced exhibiting packages
10 x 10 space | $6000 | $6200 corner
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Lead retrieval (1 for 10x10; 2 for 20x20)
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Attendee list (name, title, org, physical address) (4 weeks prior to event)
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4 Compliance Connections (solution match meetings)
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Branded floor decal or tote bag insert or ½ pg guide ad
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Inclusion in exhibitor directory
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Marketing graphics to promote your participation
- 2 full conference passes
20 x 20 space | $16,000
Includes:
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Lead retrieval
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Attendee list (name, title, org, physical address) (4 weeks prior to event)
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4 Compliance Connections (solution match meetings)
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Branded floor decal or tote bag insert or ½ pg guide ad
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Inclusion in exhibitor directory
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Marketing graphics to promote your participation
- 8 full conference passes
Sponsorship opportunities
Sponsorship tier is determined by an organization's total sponsorship investment. Check out all of the amazing sponsorship opportunities below!

Maximize your visibility
Elevate your presence with high-impact opportunities that keep your brand in front of attendees throughout CEI. From must-use event tools to prominent on-site placements, these options deliver consistent, meaningful exposure.
Event App | $20,000
Put your brand in front of attendees at the exact moments they are planning, navigating, and engaging with the conference- both in-person and online.
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Prominent logo placement within t he official event mobile app- the primary tool attendees use to navigate sessions, speakers, and schedules
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Logo visibility on the virtual event platform, extending reach to the virtual attendees
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Sponsorship acknowledgement across all app promos including: opening general session slides, LinkedIn promotional post, emails to attendees, conference guide
Lanyards | $20,000
Keep your brand visible in every interaction, photo, andnconversation throughout the conference.
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Logo prominently displayed on the official event lanyards
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Lanyards worn by registered attendees for duration of the conference
Wi-Fi | $20,000
Everyone will "connect" with your brand when you sponsor one of the most essential services at the conference- the event wi-fi.
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Exclusive opportunity to select a custom password used by attendees
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Custom branded landing page displayed the first time users connect to the wi-fi featuring your messaging
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Recognition as the official wi-fi sponsor on signage and in conference guide.
Conference Tote Bags | $20,000
Put your brand in attendees ’ hands all day- on-site and beyond.
Gain exclusive exposure among CEI attendees by sponsoring the official SCCE co-branded conference tote bags
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Your logo and website will be featured on one side of bags
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Opportunity to include a piece of collateral inside the bags
Branded Water Bottles | $20,000
Promote sustainability and keep attendees refreshed
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Logo on reusable water bottles that attendees can pick up at registration, use at the conference, and take home with them
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Recognized on signage as water bottle sponsor
Branded Notebooks | $10,000
Allow attendees to take notes as they attend sessions and when
they get home, your brand is with them
Benefits include:
- Your logo on notebooks given to attendees in the conference tote bag
Charging Stations | $10,000
Keep attendees powered up throughout the conference with branded charging stations and portable charging units
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Logo on all portable charging units near registration
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Logo on sign acknowledging sponsor
Registration Ads | $10,000
Make a powerful first impression with every attendee the moment
they arrive.
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Your advertisement displayed on all registration iPads visible to every attendee as they check-in
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On-site signage near registration area acknowledging your brand as the sponsor
Insert in Tote Bag | $2,000
Tell your story or promote your brand! Put your advertising piece or thought
leadership collateral in the conference
tote bag that all attendees receive
during registration
Ad in Conference Guide | Multiple Pricing Options
Place your message alongside the content attendees rely on most. The conference guide is a go-to resource throughout the event, giving your brand consistent visibility where attendees are already looking.
Pricing options include:
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½ pg | $750
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Full page | $1350
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Inside Front Cover | $1500
- Page 3 | $1500
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Outside Back Cover | $1650
Digital Screen In Rotunda | $17,500
Capture attention at the most visible entry point of the conference.
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Branded message displayed on high-traffic digital screen at the main conference entrance
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Flexible creative options, including static image, rotating series of static images or video
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Guaranteed screen placement Monday through Wednesday
Wall Cling | $10,000
Position your brand along one of the most heavily traveled paths of the conference.
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Branded message on wall cling in the Rotunda
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Placement along the primary attendee route to the Gatlin Ballroom, home to the general sessions and the exhibit hall
Hanging Banner | $7,500
Put your brand directly in the line of sight of attendees as they move to the conference’s most important destinations.
Benefits include:
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Branded hanging banner displayed on the primary stairway from the Rotunda to the Gatlin Ballroom
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Placement along a heavily trafficked route leading to general sessions and exhibit hall
Escalator Carpet Floor Cling | $5,000
Capture attention at a natural pause point where attendees look down and take notice. Branded message displayed directly on carpet at the top of the escalator
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Placement on the primary route from the Rotunda to the Gatlin level
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High-traffic location leading to registration area
Drive traffic. Spark engagement.
Bring attendees directly to your booth with interactive and high-interest opportunities designed to create buzz. From giveaways to experiences, these sponsorships encourage participation, increase foot traffic, and create meaningful touchpoints with your brand.
Passport to Prizes | $500
The ultimate way to drive traffic to your booth.
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Attendees receive a passport card at registration
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They visit participating exhibitors to get stickers to complete their passport
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Those who complete the passport is entered into a drawing for prizes
- Deadline for sign-up: August 21, 2026
Conference T-shirts | $20,000
Create excitement and extend brand visibility with this popular giveaway
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Logo featured on the official co-branded conference t-shirt
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T-shirts available for attendees to pick up during the conference
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Option for attendees to pick up shirts at your booth (space permitting), driving booth traffic and face-to-face engagement
Custom Cocktail | TBD
Serve elevated food item or custom drink to drive traffic to your booth
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Choose a custom food or beverage item and a time (break, meal, or reception) to serve
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Your item will be promoted in conference app and in guide and with signage
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Examples: specialty coffee drinks, a custom cocktail
Cost dependent upon # of servings and items selected- ask for quote
Engage attendees where it matters
Sponsorships that encourage interaction, visibility, and authentic engagement. Position your brand at the heart of networking moments attendees value most.
Headshots | $20,000
Deliver a high-value professional benefit to attendees while creating natural, meaningful networking opportunities for your team
Benefits include:
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Sponsorship of professional headshots provided to conference attendees
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Opportunity to network and engage with attendees while they are in line for their photos
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Logo recognition on headshot area signage, in the app, and in the conference guide
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Logo inclusion in the post-event email sent to attendees when their headshots are delivered
Host an Industry Meet-Up | $10,000
Bring together attendees around a shared industry, role, or area of interest and position your brand at the center of the conversation.
Benefits include:
- Opportunity to sponsor and lead a meet-up focused on a specific:
- Industry segment (e.g., manufacturing, technology, healthcare)
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Role of function (e.g., privacy, ethics, internal audit)
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Interest area (e.g., analytics, ESG, risk assessment)
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Ability to create an interactive activity or discussion question to engage the group
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Snacks provided, along with dedicated networking time
Service Project | TBD
Support a meaningful service initiative while engaging directly with attendees in a hands-on, collaborative setting. This sponsorship aligns your brand with purpose while creating authentic opportunities to connect with the compliance community.
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Network with attendees while they are completing a service project that has an impact
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Logo and branding on service project area (in exhibit hall)
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Logo in app and conference guide
Cost dependent on project and quantity
Lead the conversation at CEI!
Go beyond visibility and take an active role in shaping the dialogue. CEI sponsorship opportunities are designed to position your organization at the center of key industry conversations—giving you the platform to share expertise, generate insights, and engage directly with compliance professionals.
From thought leadership sessions to interactive discussions and original research, these opportunities help you build credibility, strengthen relationships, and demonstrate real impact within the compliance community.
Intercept Survey | $20,000
Gain exclusive access to timely, real-world insights from CEI attendees- and turn those insights into credible industry content.
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Collaboration with SCCE researchers to develop the survey topic and questions
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Survey conducted on-site at CEI by SCCE’s research team
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Publication of survey results, including an article developed with sponsor input
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Sponsor recognition within the published findings and accompanying content
Facilitated Industry Discussion | $15,000
Gain direct, candid insight into current industry trends and challenges- while positioning your brand at the center of the conversation.
Benefits include:
- Collaboration between SCCE & sponsor to define the discussion topic and guiding questions
- SCCE recruitment of 8-12 industry leaders to participate
- Opportunity for sponsor to send one representative to take part in the discussion
- SCCE-led facilitation to ensure a high-quality, balanced conversation
- Discussion recorded, with SCCE producing a published article highlighting key takeaways and providing sponsor recognition and exposure
Lunch & Learn Session | $15,000
Engage a highly engaged audience in a focused, distraction-free setting while positioning your brand as a thought leader.
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Exclusive one-hour Lunch & Learn session hosted on Sunday afternoon
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Opportunity to present educational content
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Logo recognition on the session signage and in promotion emails featuring speakers
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Option to provide a branded giveaway to attendees
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Ability to scan attendee who attend the session
Education Session | $10,000
Position your company as a trusted industry thought leader while engaging attendees through meaningful educational content.
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One 60-minute educational breakout session
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Session listing on conference website, mobile app and agenda in conference guide
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Ability to scan attendees who attend the session
Subject Matter Expert Video Interview | $5,000
Showcase your organization's expertise through polished, shareable thought-leadership content captured on site at CEI.
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On-site video interview at CEI featuring a sponsor representative, conducted by an SCCE representative
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Professional video editing by SCCE, including branding
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Sponsor receives video for use across marketing and thought-leadership channels
Celebrating 25 years of CEI—Where the compliance community connects
The Compliance & Ethics Institute® (CEI) brings together compliance and ethics professionals from across industries for four days of education, networking, and collaboration. Now in its 25th year, CEI offers expanded opportunities to engage with a diverse, highly qualified audience actively seeking solutions and best practices.
Who attends
CEI attracts professionals responsible for building, managing, and strengthening compliance and ethics programs, including:
Topics and areas of focus
Attendees gain practical, real-world insights across critical areas, including:
- Compliance officers
- Ethics and risk professionals
- Corporate counsel
- Internal auditors
- Investigators
- Data privacy and security professionals
- Senior leaders responsible for governance and oversight
- Compliance program management
- Regulatory trends
- Investigations
- Data privacy and security
- Ethics and emerging risks
Why exhibitors choose CEI
Attendees gain practical, real-world insights across critical areas, including:
- Connect directly with decision-makers and influencers actively seeking solutions
- Build relationships and generate qualified leads
- Increase brand visibility in a dynamic exhibit hall and through built-in networking opportunities
CEI is more than a conference—it’s a central hub for the compliance community, offering the perfect environment for organizations to share expertise and demonstrate impact.

