OWN THE ROOM WEDNESDAY NIGHT 

Become the exclusive sponsor of MDEX’s Main Reception and place your organization in front of the defense community during one of the event’s highest-value networking environments.

Your presence begins before the reception. Daily recognition, an MDEX speaking opportunity, commercial airtime during event breaks, and program advertising build visibility throughout the conference before your brand takes over Wednesday evening.

As the Main Reception sponsor, your organization will receive daily recognition during remarks, an opportunity to speak on Wednesday during the day, and branding on reception signage and napkins. A 60–90-second commercial played during MDEX event breaks and a half-page program ad provide additional opportunities to share your story.

Exclusive

Help turn introductions into lasting connections as the exclusive sponsor of Tuesday’s Networking Reception. Bring your company into the conversations that connect military, industry, and academia, with recognition during remarks, branded cups and napkins, bar signage, and an opportunity to address MDEX attendees during Tuesday’s briefings. A commercial played during event breaks throughout MDEX and a half-page program ad extends your visibility.

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Keep the conversation going as the bar sponsor for Wednesday’s Main Reception. Your company’s logo will appear on bar cups and printed signage, connecting your brand with an evening of networking and relationship building. Daily recognition, an opportunity to speak on Wednesday, a 60–90-second commercial, and a half-page program ad round out the sponsorship.

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Give attendees something to take home—and give your brand visibility beyond the expo. Your company’s logo will appear on MDEX T-shirts distributed to 2,000 attendees, creating a lasting connection to the event. Printed signage, a 30-second commercial played during event breaks, and a half-page program ad add visibility throughout MDEX.

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Connect your company with the information and discussions that bring attendees to MDEX. As the exclusive Theater sponsor, your brand will be featured at the theater entrance and on table signs, with an announcement recognizing your support. A half-page program ad and the option to provide promotional items for the tables offer additional ways to introduce your company.

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Support a space where attendees can pause, reconnect, and continue conversations between MDEX activities. As the exclusive North Lounge sponsor, your company will receive signage in the lounge and may provide promotional items for the tables. Recognition on the website, in the program, and on briefing sponsor slides extends your visibility beyond the lounge.

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Help make room for the conversations that continue beyond the exhibit booth. The exclusive South Lounge sponsorship gives your company a visible presence in a shared gathering space through lounge signage and optional promotional items on the tables. Website, program, and briefing-slide recognition further highlight your support of MDEX.

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Keep attendees refreshed while putting your company’s logo on an item that everyone is using throughout MDEX and you’re helping the environment! This exclusive sponsorship includes branding on 1,650 water bottles, printed signage, and daily announcements. A 30-second commercial and quarter-page program ad provide additional opportunities to showcase your organization.

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Put your company’s name where introductions begin. As the exclusive Lanyard sponsor, your logo will appear on all attendee lanyards, providing visibility as participants move through briefings, exhibits, and networking events. Daily announcements add recognition, and any remaining lanyards will be provided to your company after the event.

2 Available

Help attendees begin their day ready to connect, learn, and do business. Your company’s logo will be displayed at all breakfast stations and on printed signage, associating your brand with a welcoming start to the MDEX experience. Sponsors may also provide their own branded cups and napkins for an additional personal touch.

3 Available

Help attendees start their day and keep the conversations moving with coffee throughout MDEX. Your company will be recognized through signage at the coffee stations across all three days, along with daily announcements. It is a practical way to support the attendee experience while keeping your brand visible during welcome breaks between briefings and exhibits.

3 Available

Use MDEX’s longest commercial option to tell a more complete story about your company and its capabilities. Your 90-second commercial will play during event breaks, providing room for a product demonstration, an explanation of your approach, or a broader introduction to your organization. Website, program, and briefing-slide recognition add to your presence.

Exclusive

Make your brand part of every introduction at MDEX. Your company’s logo will appear on all attendee name badges, placing it alongside the names and organizations people look for as they meet throughout the event. This exclusive sponsorship also includes recognition on the MDEX website, in the program, and on sponsor slides during briefings.

5 Available

Give attendees a closer look at what your company brings to the mission. A 60-second commercial played during MDEX breaks provides time to explain your capabilities, demonstrate a solution, or tell your company’s story. This package also includes a quarter-page program ad, plus recognition on the website, in the program, and on briefing sponsor slides.

5 Available

Make a focused introduction to your company with a 30-second commercial played during MDEX breaks. Highlight a capability, introduce a product, or share a clear message that encourages attendees to learn more. Website, program, and briefing-slide recognition support your visibility throughout the event.

10 Available

Create another opportunity for attendees to notice your company as they move through MDEX. This sponsorship provides placement for one pop-up banner in an expo center area, such as a hallway or entrance, giving your message a presence beyond your booth. Recognition on the website, in the program, and on briefing sponsor slides is also included.

5 Available | Micro Small Businesses Only

Give your small business a visible place in the MDEX experience. Reserved for micro small businesses, this shared sponsorship places your company’s logo alongside four other sponsors on the MDEX bags attendees use to carry materials and giveaways. Website, program, and briefing-slide recognition provide additional exposure for participating businesses.

20 Available

Support the conversations that make MDEX valuable with an appetizer sponsorship at Tuesday’s Networking Reception. Your company’s name or logo will appear on an appetizer sign at the Tuesday evening event. This accessible sponsorship offers a simple way to participate and show your support for the defense community.