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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. 

Travel planning: 

Booth staff should plan accordingly based on this schedule.

  • Saturday, September 26th: Booth set up for 20x20s

  • Sunday, September 27th: Exhibitor set-up from 8:00 AM – 3:00 PM (all booths must be complete by 3 PM; Reception begins at 4:30 PM)

  • Tuesday, September 29th: Exhibit Hall closes at 1:30 for tear-down (no early tear-down allowed)

Standard exhibiting packages
10 x 10 space | $3,000 | $3,200 Corner

Includes:

  • Inclusion in exhibitor directory

  • Marketing graphics to promote your participation​

  • Attendee list (name, title, org) (1 week prior to event)

  • 2 exhibit hall passes 
10 x 20 space $6,000 | $6,200

Includes:

  • Inclusion in exhibitor directory
  • Marketing graphics to promote your participation​
  • Attendee list (name, title, org) (1 week prior to event)
  • 4 exhibit hall passes
20x20 space | $12,000

Includes: ​

  • Inclusion in exhibitor directory

  • Marketing graphics to promote your participation​

  • Attendee list (name, title, org) (1 week prior to event)

  • 8 exhibit hall passes 
Enhanced exhibiting packages
10 x 10 space | $6,000 | $6,200 corner

Includes: ​

  • Lead retrieval 

  • Attendee list (name, title, org) (4 weeks prior to event)​

  • Branded floor decal or tote bag insert or ½ pg guide ad​

  • Inclusion in exhibitor directory ​

  • Marketing graphics to promote your participation

  • 2 full conference passes
10 x 20 space | $9,500 | $9,700

Includes: ​

  • 2- Lead retrieval 
  • Attendee list (name, title, org) (4 weeks prior to event)​
  • Branded floor decal or tote bag insert or ½ pg guide ad​
  • Inclusion in exhibitor directory ​
  • Marketing graphics to promote your participation
  • 4 full conference passes
20 x 20 space​ | $16,000

 Includes: ​

  • 2 Lead retrieval

  • Attendee list (name, title, org) (4 weeks prior to event)​

  • Branded floor decal or tote bag insert or ½ pg guide ad​

  • Inclusion in exhibitor directory ​

  • 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!

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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. ​

Benefits include: 

  • ​Prominent logo placement within t he official event mobile app- the primary tool attendees use to navigate sessions, speakers, and schedules​

  • Logo visibility on the virtual event platform, extending reach to the virtual attendees​

  • Sponsorship acknowledgement across all app promos including: opening general session slides, LinkedIn promotional post, emails to attendees, conference guide​

SOLD - Lanyards | $20,000

Keep your brand visible in every interaction, photo, andnconversation throughout the conference. ​

​Benefits include: 

  • Logo prominently displayed on the ​official event lanyards​

  • 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. ​

​Benefits include: 

  • Exclusive opportunity to select a custom password used by attendees

  • Custom branded landing page displayed the first time users connect to the wi-fi featuring your messaging​

  • Recognition as the official wi-fi sponsor on signage and in conference guide.​ 

SOLD - 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​

Benefits include: 

  • Your logo and website will be featured on one side of ​bags​

  • Opportunity to include a piece of collateral ​inside the bags​ 

Branded Water Bottles | $20,000

Promote sustainability and keep attendees refreshed​

​Benefits include: 

  • Logo on reusable water bottles that attendees can pick up at registration, use at the conference, and take home with them​

  • Recognized on signage as water bottle sponsor​

SOLD - 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​

​Benefits include: 

  • Logo on all portable charging units ​near registration​

  • Logo on sign acknowledging sponsor ​

Registration Ads | $10,000

Make a powerful first impression with every attendee the moment
they arrive.​

​Benefits include: 

  • Your advertisement displayed on all registration iPads visible to every attendee as they check-in

  • 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:

  • ½ pg | $750​

  • Full page  | $1350

Digital Screen In Rotunda | $17,500

Capture attention at the most visible entry point of the conference. ​

Benefits include:

  • Branded message displayed on high-traffic digital screen at the main conference entrance​

  • Flexible creative options, including static image, rotating series of static images or video​

  • Guaranteed screen placement Monday through Wednesday​

Wall Cling | $10,000

Position your brand along one of the most heavily traveled paths of the conference. ​

Benefits include: 

  • Branded message on wall cling in the Rotunda ​

  • Placement along the primary ​attendee route to the Gatlin Ballroom,​ home to the general sessions and the ​exhibit hall​

SOLD - 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: 

  • Branded hanging banner displayed on the ​primary stairway from the Rotunda to the ​Gatlin Ballroom​

  • 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 ​

Benefits include: 

  • Placement on the primary route from the Rotunda to ​the Gatlin level​

  • 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. ​

  • ​Attendees receive a passport card at registration​

  • They visit participating exhibitors to get stickers to complete their passport

  • Those who complete the passport is entered into a drawing for prizes ​

  •  Deadline for sign-up: August 21, 2026
SOLD - Conference T-shirts | $20,000​

Create excitement and extend brand visibility with this popular giveaway​

Benefits include: 

  • Logo featured on the official co-branded conference t-shirt ​

  • T-shirts available for attendees to pick up during the conference​

  • Option for attendees to pick up shirts at your booth (space permitting), driving booth traffic and face-to-face engagement

Branded Refreshment Experience | TBD

Serve an elevated food item or beverage to attract attendees and create meaningful engagement at your booth 

Benefits Include:

    • Choose a custom refreshment item to serve at your booth during a 30- or 60-minute break in the exhibit hall
    • Your item will be promoted in the conference app and conference guide
    • Examples: Coffee station, ice cream break, build your own yogurt parfait, high protein break

*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.

SOLD - Headshots | $20,000

Deliver a high-value professional benefit to attendees while creating natural, meaningful networking opportunities for your team​

Benefits include:

  • Sponsorship of professional headshots provided to ​conference attendees​

  • Opportunity to network and engage with attendees ​while they are in line for their photos​

  • Logo recognition on headshot area signage, in the app,​  and in the conference guide​

  • Logo inclusion in the post-event email sent to attendees​ when their headshots  are delivered

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.

 

Breakfast Session | $15,000

Engage a highly engaged audience in a focused, distraction-free setting while positioning your brand as a thought leader.

Benefits Include:

  • Exclusive one-hour Breakfast session hosted on Sunday morning
  • Opportunity to present educational content ​
  • Logo recognition on the session signage and in promotion emails featuring speakers​
  • Option to provide a branded giveaway to attendees​
  • Ability to scan attendee who attend the session
Lunch & Learn Session | $15,000

Engage a highly engaged audience in a focused, distraction-free setting while positioning your brand as a thought leader.

Benefits Include: 

  • Exclusive one-hour Lunch & Learn session hosted on Sunday afternoon

  • Opportunity to present educational content ​

  • Logo recognition on the session signage and in promotion emails featuring speakers​

  • Option to provide a branded giveaway to attendees​

  • Ability to scan attendee who attend the session

SOLD - Education Session | $10,000

Position your company as a trusted industry thought leader while engaging attendees through meaningful educational content.​

Benefits Include: 

  • One 60-minute educational breakout session​

  • Session listing on conference website, mobile ​ app and agenda in conference guide​

  • Ability to scan attendees who attend the session​

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.