Sponsorship Opportunities

The Unified Symposium is the ideal location to promote your company to thousands of industry professionals. Our varied sponsorship opportunities offer several different options for all size budgets. Many of these exciting sponsorship opportunities are exclusive and will maximize your marketing dollars.


All sponsors receive the following benefits:

  • Hyperlinked logo on UW&GS website
  • Full color logo on back cover of the printed Program & Exhibit Directory
  • Full color logo on on-site signage
  • Hyperlinked logo in E-NEWS
  • Badge ribbon for pre-registered sponsors

Additional benefits are listed within each sponsorship opportunity.

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Exclusive Sponsorship

Program & Exhibit Directory Sponsor: $10,000 (SOLD)

Have your company name and logo tied to the printed Program & Exhibit Directory distributed to all attendees as the reference resource, including all information about sessions, schedules, and exhibitors. This is a great way to end up “in the hands” of thousands of attendees.

  • Four complimentary 3-Day General Registrations
  • Full page black & white advertisement in the printed Program &
    Exhibit Directory
  • Full color logo on front cover of the printed Program & Exhibit
    Directory

Networking Lounge Sponsor: $10,000 (one available)

Be the exclusive sponsor of the Unified Wine & Grape Symposium’s new and exciting sponsorship opportunity, the Networking Lounge. Attendees will have the opportunity to enjoy down-time with colleagues or an area to sit before they head to the exhibit hall or their next session. Networking Lounge is located on the second floor outside of Ballroom B, before the breakout session rooms.

  • Four complimentary 3-Day General Registrations
  • Full page black & white advertisement in the printed Program & Exhibitor Directory
  • Full color logo on signage in the lounge
  • Sponsor literature placed throughout the lounge
  • 20′ w x 12′ h banner

Tote Bag Sponsor: $10,000 (SOLD)

Sponsor to supply tote bags with design approval from UW&GS.

  • Four complimentary 3-Day General Registrations
  • One color UW&GS logo at a minimum printed on tote bags with sponsor’s logo

Lanyard Sponsor: $10,000 (SOLD)

Sponsor to supply lanyards with design approval from UW&GS.

  • Four complimentary 3-Day General Registrations
  • One color UW&GS logo at a minimum on lanyards
    with sponsor’s logo

Website & Electronic Communications Sponsor: $5,000 (SOLD)

Be the exclusive sponsor of the Unified Wine & Grape Symposium website (through January) and UW&GS eNewsletter distributed to approximately 20,000 industry professionals.

  • Three complimentary 3-Day General Registrations
  • Recognition as sponsor of UW&GS E-NEWS

Symposium Wine Glass Sponsor (one available)

Reach thousands of attendees by placing your company name and logo on the wine glasses for the Regional Wine Tasting. Sponsor is required to provide 10,000 wine glasses and must receive design approval from UW&GS

  • Four complimentary 3-Day General Registrations
  • One-color or etched UW&GS logo specifically on the bowl and one-color or etched sponsor logo anywhere on each glass
  • Full color logo on signage next to wine glass stations
  • Full color logo on signage at exhibit exits

Breakout Sessions or Custom Sponsorships

To discuss potential custom sponsorship opportunities, please contact Jenny Devine at (916) 432-0133 or jenny@cawg.org for more details.

Premium Sponsorship

Tuesday Keynote Speaker Luncheon

Be the exclusive sponsor or a table sponsor of the Unified Wine & Grape Symposium’s exciting sponsorship opportunity, the Keynote Luncheon, taking place at the Sheraton Grand Sacramento. Attendees will have the opportunity to enjoy a sit-down lunch, with wine, and listen to the knowledge and insights of a high-profile speaker.

Presenting Sponsor: $15,000 (SOLD)

Benefits:

  • Eight complimentary 3-Day General Registrations
  • Eight complimentary Tuesday Keynote Luncheon registrations
  • One table of eight, with a table sign, at the Keynote Luncheon
  • Feature article in a Unified Wine & Grape Symposium eNewsletter
  • Introduction of the Keynote Luncheon Speaker
  • Full page color advertisement in the printed Program & Exhibit Directory
  • Literature table in press room
  • Free standing sign (3′ w x 8′ h) at the entrance to the Keynote Speaker Luncheon
  • Logo on presentation screens in the keynote presentation room prior to the start of the Keynote Luncheon
Table Sponsor: $1,500 (FOUR available)

Benefits:

  • One complimentary 3-Day General Registration
  • Eight complimentary registrations for Tuesday Keynote Speaker Luncheon
  • Table sign, with company logo, on sponsor table

Welcome Reception

Have your company name showcased at the annual UW&GS Welcome Reception, joining the industry in an evening of great food, wine and company. This reception will take place at the Sheraton Grand Sacramento and will be open to all General Registrants and registered exhibitors

Presenting Sponsor: $10,000 (One available)

Benefits:

  • Four complimentary 3-Day General Registrations
  • One complimentary 1-Day General Registration
  • Full page black & white advertisement in the printed Program & Exhibit Directory
  • Full color logo on signage at reception
Hors d’oeuvres Sponsor: $3,500 (three available)

Benefits:

  • Two complimentary 3-Day General Registrations
  • One complimentary 1-Day General Registration
  • Quarter page black & white advertisement in the printed Program & Exhibit Directory
  • Full color logo on signage next to hors d’oeuvres stations

VIP Suite: $10,000 (two available)

This is your opportunity to host targeted sales meetings with customers! This extremely valuable category provides your company with one 3-hour window of your choice to use a dedicated VIP space at the SAFE Credit Union Convention Center as your own private suite. The suite, 45′ x 50′ – 2,250 sq. ft. room, is located on the second floor, above the West Lobby, with windows overlooking the main entrance and registration. All room set-up and food and beverage must be purchased through the convention center caterer and are not included in this fee. Set-up and materials must be preapproved by the SAFE Credit Union Convention Center and UW&GS.

Benefits:

  • Four complimentary 3-Day General Registrations
  • Full-page black & white advertisement in the printed Program & Exhibit Directory

VIP Suite Availability

Wednesday, 1/29 SOLD SOLD
Thursday, 1/309 am – Noon2 pm – 5 pm

Wednesday General Session Coffee Breaks: $5,000 (SOLD)

Be the exclusive coffee break sponsor for the very popular Wednesday State of the Industry session, taking place at the Hyatt Regency, with over 1,000 people in attendance.

Benefits:

  • Three complimentary 3-Day General Registrations
  • Half page black & white advertisement in the printed Program & Exhibit Directory
  • Full color logo on signage in the coffee break area

Thursday General Session Light Breakfast & Networking Sponsor: $7,500 (one available)

Be the exclusive sponsor of the first annual Thursday General Session Light Breakfast and Networking opportunity, taking place at the Hyatt Regency. Attendees will have the opportunity to enjoy a continental breakfast and networking with the general session speakers prior to the start of the session.

Benefits:

  • Four complimentary 3-Day General Registrations
  • Half page black & white advertisement in the printed Program & Exhibit Directory
  • Literature table in back of room at the general session
  • Full color logo on signage in the foyer outside of the general session room 
  • Logo on presentation screens in the keynote presentation room prior to the start of the Keynote Luncheon

Spanish Workshop

Foster engagement among your Spanish-speaking employees and sponsor the second annual Spanish Workshop. The workshop will include a light breakfast, a full day of seminars from grape to glass, and valuable networking.

Presenting Sponsor: $5,000
  • Three complimentary 3-Day General Registrations (Tuesday-Thursday)
  • Half-page B&W ad in Printed Program & Exhibit Directory Advertising
  • Literature table in back of room at the general session
  • Full color logo on signage in the foyer outside of the general session room 
  • Logo on presentation screens in the workshop room prior to the start of the Spanish Workshop
Bronze Sponsor: $3,500
  • Two complimentary 3-Day General Registrations (Tuesday-Thursday)
  • Quarter-page B&W ad in Printed Program & Exhibit Directory Advertising
  • Full color logo on signage in the foyer outside of the general session room 
  • Logo on presentation screens in the workshop room prior to the start of the Spanish Workshop
Copper Sponsor: $1,500
  • One complimentary 3-Day General Registrations (Tuesday-Thursday)
  • Full color logo on signage in foyer outside of general session room

Regional Wine Tasting Sponsor: $2,000 (multiple available)

Benefits:

  • Two complementary 3-Day General Registration
  • Logo signage in areas where glassware is available for attendees

*The Premium Sponsorship categories are not exclusive but may be limited.

General Sponsorship

Diamond: $15,000

Benefits:

  • Eight complimentary 3-Day General Registrations 
  • Full page color advertisement in the printed Program & Exhibit Directory
  • Feature article in a Unified Wine & Grape Symposium eNewsletter 
  • Acknowledgment at general sessions 
  • Logo on on-site registration kiosks 
  • Literature table in press room 
  • Logo on presentation screens in general session rooms prior to the start of each session

Platinum: $10,000

Benefits:

  • Four complimentary 3-Day General Registrations
  • Full page black & white advertisement in the printed Program & Exhibit Directory
  • Acknowledgment at general sessions
  • Logo on presentation screens in general session rooms prior to the start of each session

Gold: $7,500

Benefits:

  • Four complimentary 3-Day General Registrations
  • Half page black & white advertisement in the printed Program & Exhibit Directory

Silver: $5,000

Benefits:

  • Three complimentary 3-Day General Registrations
  • Quarter page black & white advertisement in the printed Program & Exhibit Directory

Bronze: $2,000

Benefit:

  • Two complimentary 3-Day General Registrations

Benefactor: $1,000

Benefit:

  • One complimentary 3-Day General Registration

* The General Sponsorship categories are not exclusive/the number of participants is not limited.