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Become a Sponsor or Exhibitor

June 25 – 26, 2025

Navy Pier, Chicago, IL

The Morningstar Investment Conference is one of the most effective ways to directly reach key stakeholders and decision makers. Maximize your firm’s visibility to a captive audience of experienced financial professionals with a conference sponsorship. Join us and experience it for yourself.

Here’s why

By the numbers

8.3M

Impressions and 1,800+ engagements via social media

1,511

Participants in the Meet the Manager sessions

2,250+

Participants in our U.S. conference

413

Connections made in the Braindate Lounge

1,700+

Mobile app downloads, a sponsor benefit

779

Hosted Advisors Meetings, 30 hosted by asset managers

More sponsorship opportunities

Our sponsorship package is the ultimate opportunity to elevate your brand’s presence and impact at our upcoming event. You will enjoy exclusive benefits and premium recognition that will set you apart as a key partner and leader in your industry.

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Four Sponsorship Tiers

$35,000+

We offer customizable sponsorship options to reflect your goals. Create a tailored package with four tiers based on your spend. Tier 1 is $100,000+, Tier 2 is $80,000+, Tier 3 is $60,000+, and Tier 4 is $35,000+.

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Exclusive Coffee Sponsor

$80,000

Become the exclusive sponsor of espresso-based drinks and drip coffee at three locations throughout the exhibit hall. Promotion includes a 10' x 20' booth, Hosted Advisor Meetings, lead scanning, eight registrations, signage, and one push notification on our conference mobile app. Sponsors may provide branded napkins and branded coffee sleeves for additional branding.

#Availability: 1

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Opening Night Reception

$20,000 per opportunity

Sponsorship opportunities include food, bar, and entertainment individually during the big night out during the conference at Navy Pier on Wednesday, June 25. The indoor/outdoor event (weather permitting) along the lake will take place at Navy Pier’s Offshore, featuring live music, great food and beverages, and the chance to connect with conference attendees. Sponsorship includes one push notification and signage.

# Availability: 1 of each

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Break Lounge

$50,000

Become the outlet for connection with a space where attendees can charge their devices, grab snacks, and enjoy a beverage throughout the conference. Promotion includes four registrations, a 10' x 20' booth, Hosted Advisor Meetings, and lead scanning. Sponsors may provide branded napkins for additional visibility.

# Availability: 1

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Braindate Lounge

$50,000

Foster conversations in the Braindate Lounge, the go-to hub for attendees seeking one-on-one or small group discussions. The lounge features a 45-minute takeover for the topic or topics of the sponsor’s choice. Outside this takeover, attendees can reserve tables for the topics of their choice in 45-minute group sessions or 30-minute one-on-ones. In addition to being prominently showcased in the Braindate Topic Market, sponsors will receive four conference registrations, a featured push notification in our conference app, onsite signage, and a 10' x 20' booth.

# Availability: 1

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Arcade Golf

$15,000

Show off your swing by sponsoring the virtual golf game, featuring contests for closest to the pin and hole in one. Sponsorship includes one push notification and signage.

# Availability: 1

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Transportation Sponsor

$30,000

Sponsor the transportation shuttles, stopping at Navy Pier and each hotel. Sponsorship includes shuttle branding.

# Availability: 1

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Lunch—Day 1 or Day 2

$30,000

Sponsorship includes two reserved tables, signage, and a push notification on our conference mobile app. Sponsors can also enhance their branding by providing customized napkins.

# Availability: 1 per day

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Breakfast at Navy Pier—Day 1 or Day 2

$25,000

The first day’s breakfast, sponsored by you. Sponsorship includes two reserved tables, signage, and a push notification on our mobile app. Sponsors may provide branded napkins for additional branding.

# Availability: 1 per day

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Morning & Afternoon Snack—Day 1 or Day 2

$20,000

Sponsor day one’s grab-and-go coffee plus a morning and afternoon snack in the Aon ballroom, where the conference begins and ends daily. Sponsorship includes tabletop signage at the stations. Sponsors can also enhance their branding by providing customized napkins.

# Availability: 1 per day

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Podcast Presentation

$25,000

Back by popular demand! Be heard with an exclusive spot on our Podcasting Stage. Sponsors will get 30 minutes to record in front of a live audience with all equipment provided.

# Availability: 2

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Sponsored Presentations

$40,000

Get in front of attendees with up to 50 minutes on our sponsor stage on the topic of your choice. Sponsors will be provided with a list of attendees and a recording of their session for digital distribution.

# Availability: 4

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Hydration Station

$20,000

Supply water to conference attendees by sponsoring water stations in the exhibit hall and Aon ballroom. Promotion includes stations branded with your logo and prefilled reusable bottles with your logo.

# Availability: 1

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Host Hotel Key Cards

$15,000

Ask your sales representative for details.

# Availability: 1

Contact us to learn more.