Sponsorship opportunities
WIPCON sponsorships are built for connection, credibility, and real business growth
In-Person Conference
WIPCon brings together authors and publishing professionals for an immersive, hands-on event where stories meet strategy. This is an implementation-driven, relationship-first conference. Sponsors are positioned as partners and resources, not vendors.
Event Snapshot
📍 March 26–28, 2026
📌 Columbia, South Carolina
👥 200 engaged authors & publishing professionals
Additional marketing to our 40,000+ person community
Promotion
Sponsors receive exposure across the entire Women in Publishing platform through event announcements, email marketing, and social media promotion, along with inclusion in a dedicated post-event sponsor thank-you email that extends visibility beyond the conference itself.
Who Are The Attendees?
WIPCON welcomes 200 in-person, business-focused women from the Columbia area, including authors, entrepreneurs, creatives, and service-based business owners who are actively investing in growth.
This is a highly engaged, implementation-driven audience with a strong focus on marketing, visibility, and sales strategy.
Attendees participate in high-touch breakout sessions across both days, creating meaningful opportunities for real conversation and relationship-building.
Sponsors also benefit from continued visibility beyond the event through post-conference email marketing, community engagement, and ongoing content that keeps connections alive after WIPCON ends.
Sponsorship Philosophy
WIPCON sponsorships are designed for connection, credibility, and participation—not passive advertising. Sponsors are woven into the attendee experience in ways that encourage real conversations, hands-on engagement, and long-term brand trust. This is an implementation-driven, relationship-first conference. Sponsors are positioned as partners and resources, not vendors.
Become a Sponsor
All sponsors receive:
- Clear fulfillment instructions via automation email
- Dedicated sponsor support
- Logo with clickable link on event website
- Logo and link in attendee printed workbook
- Logo on a rotating slideshow during breaks and between sessions
- Verbal recognition throughout the conference
- Exposure to entire platform via announcements, emails, social media posts, etc through our event marketing
- Post-event sponsor thank you email to our full email list of 30,000+
Lunch + Keynote Experience Sponsor
1 Spot (1 available)- Exclusive lunch keynote/workshop slot
- Captive audience during lunch
- Strong verbal promotion before and during the session
- Full-event exhibit booth for all 3 days
- Premium logo placement across event materials
- Top-tier positioning as a strategic partner
- Full page ad on inside cover of workbook
- Participate as one of the hands on experts in the breakout sessions
- Logo displayed on registration & sponsor signage
VIP Experience Sponsor
1 Slot (1 available)- Exclusive branding throughout the VIP Room
- Logo placement on VIP signage and materials
- Logo placement in main event room / ½ page ad in workbook
- Verbal acknowledgment tied to the VIP experience
- Optional rolling video or visual demo loop in VIP Room
- Passive, high-value exposure (no presentation required but plenty of 1:1 time with the VIPs)
- Full-event exhibit booth for all 3 days
- Participate as one of the hands on experts in the breakout sessions
- Logo displayed on registration & sponsor signage
Welcome & Social Event Sponsor
1 Spot (SOLD OUT)- Sponsor the official Thursday Night Welcome & Networking Event.
- Verbal brand introduction during kickoff
- Brand spotlight at the opening social event
- High-energy, relationship-driven visibility
- Strong first-impression positioning
- Opportunity to participate in a brief fireside chat style Q&A or address the attendees for 10-15 minutes
- Participate as one of the hands on experts in the breakout sessions
Full Event Sponsor Booth
Limited Spots- Visibility & Credibility
- Sponsor Booth inside the ballroom for all days
- Verbal acknowledgment during opening or kickoff session
- Direct Attendee Engagement
- Raffle feature (your product, service, book, or discount)
- → Hosted by event team with a short verbal pitch
- Swag bag inclusion (items per each attendee – postcard, sticker, coupon, etc.)
- Expert in our breakout sessions
- Sponsors participate as experts in:
- Small-group implementation sessions
- Expert Q&A blocks
- 🚫 Not a keynote
- 🚫 Not a sales pitch
- This replaces traditional sponsor speaking slots and builds real credibility.
Single Day Sponsor Booth
Limited Spots- Visibility & Credibility
- Sponsor Booth inside the ballroom for all days
- Verbal acknowledgment during opening or kickoff session
- Direct Attendee Engagement
- Raffle feature (your product, service, book, or discount)
- → Hosted by event team with a short verbal pitch
- Swag bag inclusion (items per each attendee – postcard, sticker, coupon, etc.)
- Expert in our breakout sessions
- Sponsors participate as experts in:
- Small-group implementation sessions
- Expert Q&A blocks
- 🚫 Not a keynote
- 🚫 Not a sales pitch
- This replaces traditional sponsor speaking slots and builds real credibility.
Workbook Advertising
Unlimited- Every attendee receives a printed workbook designed for long-term use.
- Printed workbook = long-term shelf life
- Quarter Page – $100
- Half Page – $175
- Full Page – $300
- Inside Front Cover – $350 (1 available)
- Inside Back Cover – $350 (1 available)
- Back Cover – $500 SOLD OUT
- All workbook ads also included in post-event sponsor email
- 📌 Ads must be submitted early to meet local print deadlines.
Swag Bag Item
Unlimited- Price: $300 + Item for Every Attendee
- One physical item included in every attendee bag
- Passive exposure during and after the event
- 📌 Items must arrive 1 week prior to the event.
Door Prize Giveaway
Unlimited- Price: $150 + Item
- Live on-stage callout
- Short company introduction
- Winner announced during the event
Social Impact
Our sponsors benefit greatly from our dedicated following and expert mix of Facebook ads, email broadcasts, paid advertising, social media marketing, podcast appearances, guest posting, and search engine marketing techniques.
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Instagram Followers Across Accounts
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FB Followers - WIP Summit Group
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