SOAR Sponsorship Opportunities

Position your company to be top-of-mind for solid waste and recycling leaders. These marketing and engagement opportunities give your company visibility with key decisionmakers before, during, and after SOAR 2023.

The most successful sponsorships provide one or more of the following components:

Thought Leadership — this is an opportunity to provide education to the attendees and let your company showcase its expertise or elevate your brand as a champion of education programs.
Improve the Attendee Experience — this might come in the form of hospitality (food & beverage activities), leadership intensives, WIFI, or unexpected things like pop-up entertainment. We’ve identified several special event locations in the vicinity of the conference that give attendees the chance to experience a bit of the city outside the confines of the convention center.
VIP Experience — VIP/Invitation-only events, providing special privileges/access for your top customers or prospects. These are great opportunities to meet with groups of attendees to get their feedback on new products or to introduce new services while providing some hospitality and networking for your team and the attendees.

We’ve designed SOAR sponsorship packages with these principles to help your SOAR experience be successful. We can help you blend these components into an effective and meaningful event for you and your customers.

Diamond Sponsorships

Center Stage Package - ($20,000)

Reserve Now - Exclusive Opportunity

In collaboration with SWANA, a key leader from your organization will provide a 20-minute keynote presentation during the opening plenary session on Tuesday morning for the entire SOAR audience. The presentation must be educational in nature, appeal to a wide spectrum of solid waste technical professionals on a topic such as sustainability. In addition, your company can provide a 60-second promotional video to be played at the beginning of the keynote session. The ad will also be placed on the SOAR website.

Keynote speaking opportunity — In collaboration with SWANA, a key leader from your organization will provide a keynote presentation to the WASTECON audience. The WASTECON program provides numerous keynote sessions during each day of the conference. Leadership topics such as sustainability, circular economy, team building, trust, DEI (Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion), retaining talent, and resiliency are just a few of the subjects appealing to the solid waste leaders in attendance at WASTECON. In addition, your company can provide a 60-second promotional video to be played at the beginning of your keynote session. The ad will also be placed on the WASTECON website.

Additional Thought Leadership Opportunities include:

Four Catalyst Sessions these events provide you company with the opportunity to host a 20-minute sponsor-produced session in the exhibit hall for SOAR attendees. Catalyst sessions are an important part of the SOAR learning experience for solid waste and recycling leaders. Each catalyst session is included in the SOAR digital conference agenda. Choose from several different types of formats to for your session such as:
- Solution-centric presentations that introduce attendees to your products and services.
- “Ask Me Anything” sessions with key company personnel to build relationships with current and prospective customers; or,
- Host a new product launch or a virtual facility tour
Two Thought Leadership Articles for the SWANA Blog — Create two sponsor-produced articles for the SWANA Blog that showcase your company’s thought leadership on a hot topic for the industry. Blog posts will be promoted on SWANA social media channels as well as through its semi-monthly membership e-newsletter. Your blog posts can be planned for publication within 3 months before or 6 months after SOAR.
One Post-SOAR Webinar — In collaboration with SWANA, host a webinar for all SWANA’s members. This is another opportunity to highlight your company’s thought leadership and share valuable information with solid waste professionals. This webinar will be recorded and can be distributed for on-demand viewing after the webinar.

Attendee Experience Enhancement Opportunities include:

Opening Reception: The SOAR opening reception takes place in the exhibit hall on Monday, April 17. As part of your sponsorship, SWANA will work with your team to find unique ways to showcase your company during the event such as with specialty beverages, food stations, or entertainment for the evening.

Invitation-Only Opportunities include:

Invitation-only events: Solid waste professionals need strategic partners to help them meet their goals for their communities. SWANA will collaborate with your team to identify SOAR participants who could benefit from your products or services. SWANA will invite participants to attend your invitation-only, small group meeting for up to 50 attendees which your company will conduct at SOAR.
Private Meetings for 1 or groups up to 20 people take advantage of SOAR’s attendee meeting system to schedule private meetings with SOAR attendees through our appointment system. Each registered member of your team can set meetings with attendees during the conference. This is a great opportunity to invite specific attendees to meet with you and your team for informal discussions in your booth or more formal group meetings such as product focus groups or meet & greets with key company representatives.

Brand Awareness Opportunities include:

Two sponsor-produced social media posts on SWANA’s social media channels
Company logo and link displayed on the event website.
Company logo and link displayed on promotional communications for the event and the sponsored session.
Post-event thank you email sent to all attendees with your company’s message, including a call to action.
Pre-registration and post-event full attendee registration mailing list.
10% discount on SOAR exhibit space.
Ten complementary SOAR attendee registrations.

Gold Sponsorships

Reserve Now - Several Available

Equipment Display space: Display your vehicles or equipment in the SOAR exhibit hall. This sponsorship includes a XX sf display space.

Thought Leadership Opportunities include:

Two Catalyst Sessions these events provide your company with the opportunity to host a 20-minute sponsor-produced session in the exhibit hall for SOAR attendees. Catalyst sessions are an important part of the SOAR learning experience for solid waste and recycling leaders. Each catalyst session is included in the SOAR digital conference agenda. Choose from several different types of formats to for your session such as:
- Solution-centric presentations that introduce attendees to your products and services.
- “Ask Me Anything” sessions with key company personnel to build relationships with current and prospective customers; or,
- Host a new product launch or a virtual facility tour
Two Thought Leadership Articles for the SWANA Blog - Create two sponsor-produced articles for the SWANA Blog that showcase your company’s thought leadership on a hot topic for the industry. Blog posts will be promoted on SWANA social media channels as well as through its semi-monthly membership e-newsletter. Your blog posts can be planned for publication within 3 months before or 6 months after SOAR.

Attendee Experience Enhancement Opportunities include:

Each attendee will receive a SOAR Conference tote bag with your company’s name listed on the bag.

Invitation-Only Opportunities include:

Private Meetings for 1 or groups up to 15 people Take advantage of SOAR’s attendee meeting system to schedule private meetings with SOAR attendees through our appointment system. Each registered member of your team can set meetings with attendees during the conference. This is a great opportunity to invite specific attendees to meet with you and your team for informal discussions in your booth or more formal group meetings such as product focus groups or meet & greets with key company representatives.

Brand Awareness Opportunities include:

Two sponsor-produced social media posts on SWANA’s social media channels
Company logo and link displayed on the event website.
Company logo and link displayed on promotional communications for the event and the sponsored session.
Post-event thank you email sent to all attendees with your company’s message, including a call to action.
Post-event full attendee registration mailing list.
Seven complementary SOAR attendee registrations.

Lasting Impressions Package - ($10,000)

Reserve Now - Exclusive Opportunity

Make a lasting impression on SOAR attendees with a professional photographer at the Exclusive Professional Head Shot Booth. Photos are sent directly to each participant via email. In addition to being a crowd-pleaser, you’ll be driving a lot of traffic to your booth. As participants line up to have their photos taken, your company representatives have an opportunity to strike up meaningful conversations during the wait. This includes 20x20 space for your booth and the experience. Contact us for details.

Thought Leadership Opportunities include:

Two Catalyst Sessions these events provide your company with the opportunity to host a 20-minute sponsor-produced session in the exhibit hall for SOAR attendees. Catalyst sessions are an important part of the SOAR learning experience for solid waste and recycling leaders. Each catalyst session is included in the SOAR digital conference agenda. Choose from several different types of formats to for your session such as:
- Solution-centric presentations that introduce attendees to your products and services.
- “Ask Me Anything” sessions with key company personnel to build relationships with current and prospective customers; or,
- Host a new product launch or a virtual facility tour
Two Thought Leadership Articles for the SWANA Blog - Create two sponsor-produced articles for the SWANA Blog that showcase your company’s thought leadership on a hot topic for the industry. Blog posts will be promoted on SWANA social media channels as well as through its semi-monthly membership e-newsletter. Your blog posts can be planned for publication within 3 months before or 6 months after SOAR.

Attendee Experience Enhancement Opportunities include:

Attendees will have the opportunity to have professional headshot photographs taken compliments of your company.

Invitation-Only Opportunities include:

Private Meetings for 1 or groups up to 15 people Take advantage of SOAR’s attendee meeting system to schedule private meetings with SOAR attendees through our appointment system. Each registered member of your team can set meetings with attendees during the conference. This is a great opportunity to invite specific attendees to meet with you and your team for informal discussions in your booth or more formal group meetings such as product focus groups or meet & greets with key company representatives.

Brand Awareness Opportunities include:

Two sponsor-produced social media posts on SWANA’s social media channels
Company logo and link displayed on the event website.
Company logo and link displayed on promotional communications for the event and the sponsored session.
Post-event thank you email sent to all attendees with your company’s message, including a call to action.
Pre-registration and post-event full attendee registration mailing list.
Ten complementary SOAR attendee registrations.

Lounge Package - ($10,000)

Reserve Now - Nine Opportunities Available

The SOAR exhibit hall has nine specialty lounges. Show your thought leadership by sponsoring one or more of these specialty lounges. Choose from the following:

Sustainable Materials Management Technical Division Lounge | Booth 201
Young Professionals Lounge | Booth 142
Landfill Gas and Biogas Technical Division Lounge | Booth 201
Waste Conversion & Energy Recovery Technical Division Lounge | Booth 321
Collection & Transfer Technical Division Lounge | Booth 341
Communication, Education & Marketing Technical Division Lounge | Booth 515
Landfill Management Technical Division Lounge | Booth 531

One Sponsor per lounge. SWANA will select and provide furnishings for each lounge. If additional, or specialty, furnishings and hospitality is desired, please contact us for pricing.

Thought Leadership Opportunities include:

Two Catalyst Sessions these events provide your company with the opportunity to host a 20-minute sponsor-produced session in the exhibit hall for SOAR attendees. Catalyst sessions are an important part of the SOAR learning experience for solid waste and recycling leaders. Each catalyst session is included in the SOAR digital conference agenda. Choose from several different types of formats to for your session such as:
- Solution-centric presentations that introduce attendees to your products and services.
- “Ask Me Anything” sessions with key company personnel to build relationships with current and prospective customers; or,
- Host a new product launch or a virtual facility tour
Two Thought Leadership Articles for the SWANA Blog - Create two sponsor-produced articles for the SWANA Blog that showcase your company’s thought leadership on a hot topic for the industry. Blog posts will be promoted on SWANA social media channels as well as through its semi-monthly membership e-newsletter. Your blog posts can be planned for publication within 3 months before or 6 months after SOAR.

Attendee Experience Enhancement Opportunities include:

Attendees will enjoy a specialty lounge in the exhibit hall hosted by your company.

Invitation-Only Opportunities include:

Private Meetings for 1 or groups up to 15 people Take advantage of SOAR’s attendee meeting system to schedule private meetings with SOAR attendees through our appointment system. Each registered member of your team can set meetings with attendees during the conference. This is a great opportunity to invite specific attendees to meet with you and your team for informal discussions in your booth or more formal group meetings such as product focus groups or meet & greets with key company representatives.

Brand Awareness Opportunities include:

Your logo will be included with the lounge promotion.
Two sponsor-produced social media posts on SWANA’s social media channels.
Company logo and link displayed on the event website.
10% discount on additional lounges.
Company logo and link displayed on promotional communications for the event and the sponsored session.

First Impression Package - ($10,000)

Reserve Now - Exclusive Opportunity

SOAR Registration Desk: Make a first impression with every SOAR attendee. Your company banner ad will be displayed on the SOAR registration pages of the website. Your logo will be included in the registration confirmation email which is sent to every SOAR registrant. The SOAR registration booth will include your branding. Your logo will be placed on the SOAR lanyards. Not only does it hold your name badge, but there is also room for business cards and other small items that keep your hands free for networking and learning.

Thought Leadership Opportunities include:

Two Catalyst Sessions these events provide your company with the opportunity to host a 20-minute sponsor-produced session in the exhibit hall for SOAR attendees. Catalyst sessions are an important part of the SOAR learning experience for solid waste and recycling leaders. Each catalyst session is included in the SOAR digital conference agenda. Choose from several different types of formats to for your session such as:
- Solution-centric presentations that introduce attendees to your products and services.
- “Ask Me Anything” sessions with key company personnel to build relationships with current and prospective customers; or,
- Host a new product launch or a virtual facility tour
Two Thought Leadership Articles for the SWANA Blog - Create two sponsor-produced articles for the SWANA Blog that showcase your company’s thought leadership on a hot topic for the industry. Blog posts will be promoted on SWANA social media channels as well as through its semi-monthly membership e-newsletter. Your blog posts can be planned for publication within 3 months before or 6 months after SOAR.

Attendee Experience Enhancement Opportunities include:

Each Attendee will receive a lanyard with your company’s logo. Not only does it hold your name badge, but there is also room for business cards and other small items that keep your hands free for networking and learning.

Invitation-Only Opportunities include:

Private Meetings for 1 or groups up to 15 people Take advantage of SOAR’s attendee meeting system to schedule private meetings with SOAR attendees through our appointment system. Each registered member of your team can set meetings with attendees during the conference. This is a great opportunity to invite specific attendees to meet with you and your team for informal discussions in your booth or more formal group meetings such as product focus groups or meet & greets with key company representatives.

Brand Awareness Opportunities include:

Your company’s banner ad is placed on the SOAR registration site and registration confirmation email.
Two sponsor-produced social media posts on SWANA’s social media channels
Company logo and link displayed on the event website.
Company logo and link displayed on promotional communications for the event and the sponsored session.
Post-event thank you email sent to all attendees with your company’s message, including a call to action.
Post-event full attendee registration mailing list.
Seven complementary SOAR attendee registrations.

Thought Leadership Package - ($10,000)

Reserve Now - 2 Opportunities Available Per Track

Showcase your company as a thought leader in the industry by sponsoring one, or more of the SOAR Conference session tracks. Tracks have been curated by each of the SWANA Technical Divisions. One Gold sponsorship available for each Track. The SOAR track curators include:

Collection & Transfer Technical Division
Communication, Education & Marketing Technical Division
Landfill Management Technical Division
Landfill Gas & Biogas Technical Division
Planning & Management Technical Division
Sustainable Materials Management Technical Division
Waste Conversion & Energy Recovery Technical Division

Additional Thought Leadership Opportunities include:

Two Catalyst Sessions these events provide your company with the opportunity to host a 20-minute sponsor-produced session in the exhibit hall for SOAR attendees. Catalyst sessions are an important part of the SOAR learning experience for solid waste and recycling leaders. Each catalyst session is included in the SOAR digital conference agenda. Choose from several different types of formats to for your session such as:
- Solution-centric presentations that introduce attendees to your products and services.
- “Ask Me Anything” sessions with key company personnel to build relationships with current and prospective customers; or,
- Host a new product launch or a virtual facility tour
Two Thought Leadership Articles for the SWANA Blog - Create two sponsor-produced articles for the SWANA Blog that showcase your company’s thought leadership on a hot topic for the industry. Blog posts will be promoted on SWANA social media channels as well as through its semi-monthly membership e-newsletter. Your blog posts can be planned for publication within 3 months before or 6 months after SOAR.

Attendee Experience Enhancement Opportunities include:

Attendees will enjoy Wi-Fi at the event compliments of the gold thought leader sponsors.

Invitation-Only Opportunities include:

Private Meetings for 1 or groups up to 15 people Take advantage of SOAR’s attendee meeting system to schedule private meetings with SOAR attendees through our appointment system. Each registered member of your team can set meetings with attendees during the conference. This is a great opportunity to invite specific attendees to meet with you and your team for informal discussions in your booth or more formal group meetings such as product focus groups or meet & greets with key company representatives.

Brand Awareness Opportunities include:

Your company’s banner ad is placed on the SOAR registration site and registration confirmation email.
Two sponsor-produced social media posts on SWANA’s social media channels
Company logo and link displayed on the event website.
Company logo and link displayed on promotional communications for the event and the sponsored session.
Post-event thank you email sent to all attendees with your company’s message, including a call to action.
Post-event full attendee registration mailing list.
Seven complementary SOAR attendee registrations.

3-R's Package - ($10,000)

Reserve Now - Exclusive Opportunity

Make sure attendees Rehydrate, Reuse, and Remember your company by providing the WASTECON Reusable Water Bottles with your logo. Help us to promote sustainable practices by sponsoring reusable water bottles with your branding. One of the refill stations will be placed near your booth in the exhibit hall. This sponsorship does not include production of water bottles. You can provide the water bottles through your own vendor, or we can have them produced for an additional charge.

Thought Leadership Opportunities include:

Two Catalyst Sessions these events provide your company with the opportunity to host a 20-minute sponsor-produced session in the exhibit hall for SOAR attendees. Catalyst sessions are an important part of the SOAR learning experience for solid waste and recycling leaders. Each catalyst session is included in the SOAR digital conference agenda. Choose from several different types of formats to for your session such as:
- Solution-centric presentations that introduce attendees to your products and services.
- “Ask Me Anything” sessions with key company personnel to build relationships with current and prospective customers; or,
- Host a new product launch or a virtual facility tour
Two Thought Leadership Articles for the SWANA Blog - Create two sponsor-produced articles for the SWANA Blog that showcase your company’s thought leadership on a hot topic for the industry. Blog posts will be promoted on SWANA social media channels as well as through its semi-monthly membership e-newsletter. Your blog posts can be planned for publication within 3 months before or 6 months after SOAR.

Attendee Experience Enhancement Opportunities include:

Each attendee will receive a reusable water bottle with your company’s logo.

Invitation-Only Opportunities include:

Private Meetings for 1 or groups up to 15 people Take advantage of SOAR’s attendee meeting system to schedule private meetings with SOAR attendees through our appointment system. Each registered member of your team can set meetings with attendees during the conference. This is a great opportunity to invite specific attendees to meet with you and your team for informal discussions in your booth or more formal group meetings such as product focus groups or meet & greets with key company representatives.

Brand Awareness Opportunities include:

Signs at the water refilling stations that contain your logo
Distribution of your company-branded water bottles
Two sponsor-produced social media posts on SWANA’s social media channels
Company logo and link displayed on the event website.
Company logo and link displayed on promotional communications for the event and the sponsored session.
Post-event thank you email sent to all attendees with your company’s message, including a call to action.
Post-event full attendee registration mailing list.
Seven complementary SOAR attendee registrations.

Silver Sponsorship

Take a Break Package - ($7,500) Thought Leadership Package - ($7,500)

Reserve Now - 2 Opportunities Available Per Track

Showcase your company as a thought leader in the industry by sponsoring one, or more of the SOAR Conference session tracks. Tracks have been curated by each of the SWANA Technical Divisions. One silver sponsorship available for each Track. The SOAR track curators include:

Collection & Transfer Technical Division
Communication, Education & Marketing Technical Division
Landfill Management Technical Division
Landfill Gas & Biogas Technical Division
Planning & Management Technical Division
Sustainable Materials Management Technical Division
Waste Conversion & Energy Recovery Technical Division

Thought Leadership Opportunities include:

One Catalyst Session these events provide you company with the opportunity to host a 20-minute sponsor-produced session in the exhibit hall for SOAR attendees. Catalyst sessions are an important part of the SOAR learning experience for solid waste and recycling leaders. Each catalyst session is included in the SOAR digital conference agenda. Choose from several different types of formats to for your session such as:
- Solution-centric presentations that introduce attendees to your products and services.
- “Ask Me Anything” sessions with key company personnel to build relationships with current and prospective customers; or,
- Host a new product launch or a virtual facility tour
Two Thought Leadership Articles for the SWANA Blog - Create two sponsor-produced articles for the SWANA Blog that showcase your company’s thought leadership on a hot topic for the industry. Blog posts will be promoted on SWANA social media channels as well as through its semi-monthly membership e-newsletter. Your blog posts can be planned for publication within 3 months before or 6 months after SOAR.

Invitation-Only Opportunities include:

Private Meetings for 1 or groups up to 10 people Take advantage of SOAR’s attendee meeting system to schedule private meetings with SOAR attendees through our appointment system. Each registered member of your team can set meetings with attendees during the conference. This is a great opportunity to invite specific attendees to meet with you and your team for informal discussions in your booth or more formal group meetings such as product focus groups or meet & greets with key company representatives.

Brand Awareness Opportunities include:

Your company will be recognized as a silver sponsor for the technical track.
One sponsor-produced post to be posted on SWANA’s social media channels
Company logo and link displayed on the event website.
Company logo and link displayed on promotional communications for the event and the sponsored session.
Post-event full attendee registration mailing list.
Three complementary SOAR attendee registrations.

Bronze Sponsorship

Catalyst Package - ($5,000)

Branding Sponsorship

Brand Showcase Package - ($2,500)