You’re invited! The Missouri Public Transit Association (MPTA) invites you to showcase your business at the 2020 MPTA State Conference and Expo. The conference is scheduled for September 8-10, 2020 at the Marriott Grand Hotel in St. Louis, Missouri. This is an excellent opportunity for your company to exhibit at one location to reach a multitude of state and national decision-makers, saving 75% of travel, meals, and lodging. Attendance is expected to surpass more than 200 public transportation leaders, elected officials, and community stakeholders throughout Missouri and the Midwest.
Below you will find information about the individual exhibit packages. There are some new sponsorship opportunities as well. We are excited to offer a 5% discount on all sponsorship packages to current MPTA members. Please take a moment and check out the enclosed information. Feel free to contact us at any time with questions. We hope you will join us.
Sponsor Packages:
Premium – $10,000 (5 delegates)
- Onsite signage
- Optional vehicle display
- Logo on website
- Opportunity to include an item in the conference materials
- Announcement of sponsorship during key events
- Vehicle may be used for a mobile workshop
- Full-page advertisement in the Conference Program (first confirmed Premium Sponsor will receive Priority space on back cover)
- Reserved room for the day om the conference facility for a one-on-one with existing clients
- Special workshop incorporated into conference agenda
- Premium exhibit location on full conference day
- 3-minute video commercial at a prominent time during conference (provided by the vendor)
- Registration for up to 5 delegates
- 2 Exhibit Tables
Platinum – $7,500 (4 delegates)
- Onsite signage
- Optional vehicle display
- Logo on website
- Opportunity to include an item in the conference materials
- Announcement of sponsorship during key events
- Vehicle may be used for a mobile workshop
- Full-page advertisement in the Conference Program
- 2-minute video commercial at a prominent time during conference (provided by the vendor)
- Registration for up to 4 delegates
- 2 Exhibit Tables
Gold- $5,000 (3 delegates)
- Onsite signage
- Optional vehicle display
- Logo on website
- Opportunity to include an item in the conference materials
- Announcement of sponsorship during key events
- Half-page advertisement in the Conference Program
- Registration for up to 3 delegates
- 2 Exhibit Tables
Special Gold- $5,000 sponsorship opportunity – available on a first-come, first-serve basis. Only 8 available. Benefits include:
- Special exhibition at the Thursday evening reception on the Arch Grounds on Thursday, Sept. 9, 2020.
- Special professional photographs of your vehicle exhibited on the Arch Grounds.
- Prime space in the exhibit hall for the conference at the Marriott Grand Hotel.
- Logo on conference signage and programs.
- Opportunity to include an item in the conference materials
- Announcement of sponsorship during key events
- Half-page advertisement in the Conference Program
- Registration for up to 3 delegates
- 2 Exhibit Tables
Silver- $3,000 (2 delegates)
- Onsite signage
- Optional vehicle display
- Logo on website
- Quarter page advertisement in the Conference Program
- Registration for up to 2 delegates
- 2 Exhibit Tables
Bronze- $2,000 (2 delegates)
- Onsite signage
- Optional vehicle display
- Logo on website
- Registration for up to 2 delegates
- 1 Exhibit Table
Exhibit with Bus/Van on Display – $1,250 (1 delegate)
- Onsite signage
- Optional vehicle display
- Registration for up to 1 delegate
- 1 Exhibit Table
Exhibit Only- $1000 (1 delegate)
- Onsite signage
- Registration for up to 1 delegate
- 1 Exhibit Table
SPECIAL OPPORTUNITIES FOR SPONSORS OF THE 2020 MPTA CONFERENCE:
VENDOR PRIZE DRAWINGS
Vendor drawings will be held at an event designed to highlight vendor participation. Attendees must visit the vendor booths to be eligible to enter for prizes. Each exhibit is asked to donate one gift or prize for this vendor event. Items in various price ranges are suggested. Use your imagination!
EVENING RECEPTION
You are invited to attend an evening reception to welcome conference attendees. Platinum and Premium sponsorship include opportunity to sponsor this event.
The MPTA 2020 Conference is a great opportunity for your company to network with all of our members and to promote your services and products. We appreciate your support and interest and look forward to an ongoing relationship with you as public transportation continues to emerge as a national priority. Please contact MPTA with any questions about vendor opportunities by email at kcella@mopublictransit.org or call 314-231-7272.
For real-time information on the conference, visit mopublictransit.org
EXHIBIT INFORMATION
(If registered after August 1, 2020 we cannot guarantee inclusion on print materials, premium booth assignment, website posting, including items in package or signage)
Display space will be on a first-come, first-serve basis. Please contact Kimberly Cella at 314.231.7272 or by email at kcella@mopublictransit.org if you are interested in displaying a vehicle.
EXHIBITS INCLUDE: 8 X 10 tabletop exhibit includes set-up and tear down of (1) 6 X 3 skirted table, (2) chairs and (1) wastebasket.
Cancellation Policy:
If commitment is canceled in writing prior to August 1, 2020, MPTA will provide a 50% refund. There will be NO REFUND after August 1, 2020.