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ATTENDEE COMPANIES

and brokers turn to Inman first for accurate, innovative and timely information about the industry. Known for its awardwinning journalism, cutting edge technology coverage and forward-thinking conferences, Inman is the leading independent source of real estate news, advice and commentary.

Connect is where industry leaders go to make deals, forge partnerships and get an inside look at what the future holds for real estate and technology. As an Inman Connect sponsor, you will find a targeted audience of up to 4,000 attendees interested in learning more about

brand.

“We’ve closed some deals here with clients from New Zealand, Australia, all over the United States. It’s been beyond our wildest expectations.”

—John Gafford, Reel Tour

“If you’re interested in meeting decision makers from brokerages around the country who are tech forward thinking, and you have a product you think they’d be interested in, you have to come to Inman Connect.”

—Jeffrey Harris, VP Sales and Business Development, Matterport

“It’s a great networking opportunity. The sponsorship has paid off tremendously for us over the years. Each year, our presence seems to build and grow. The strong tie to Inman Connect is invaluable for us.”

—Sherry Chris, President and CEO, Better Homes and Gardens Real Estate, LLC

“The people we’re working with today are a direct result of our sponsorship at Inman Connect.”

—Scott Olsen, CEO, Referral Exchange

—Brian Butler, Co-founder, Enerscore

“Connect was awesome! Perfect place for our launch and we would not be having most of the meetings and high level contacts we’re enjoying now without the conference...”

EXHIBITOR OPTIONS

Put a stake in the ground at the industry’s top event . Your exhibit space serves as your event HQ – a destination where prospective customers and partners can engage with your product and your team . And it sends a message to the industry at large that your brand is here to stay

Exhibit Space Options

Kiosk Display: $10,000

5x10: $13,000

10x10 or 7x14: $24,000 10x20: $30,000

Exhibitor Inclusions

• Conference tickets:

• Kiosk/5x10: 2 tickets

• 10x10/7x14: 4 tickets

• 10x20: 6 tickets

• Inclusion in the conference mobile app

• Be featured on the conference website

• Inclusion in sponsor press release

STARTUP OPTIONS

Specially designed to help your company launch products, services or solutions, this unique sponsorship lets you connect with prospective customers and pressure-test your product and messaging with some of the sharpest minds in the industry .

Startup Alley $6,000

• Use of one cafe tabletop in Startup Alley section of the exhibit hall for the duration of the event

• One complimentary conference pass

• Inclusion in special Startup Alley section of the conference website

• Inclusion in conference mobile app

• Inclusion in a press release announcing Startup Alley participants prior to the event

• Opportunity to provide sponsor press kits, which will be distributed to press & Inman editorial onsite

As early stage companies often run with lean management teams, we’ve bundled together the top products you need for a successful event. This 12 month campaign includes a presence at our two main conferences, plus critical brand awareness and messaging development for a more comprehensive and holistic strategy .

Startup Package $29,000

• Startup Alley at ICNY20 and ICLV20 (Choose your position in SUA)

• 11 month display campaign (Position 1 with 50,000 impressions per month)

• 2 dedicated emails to small agent or broker list

• Participation in the “Startup Alley Live” Facebook Live event

“The attendees’ willingness to try new things is what sets Inman Connect apart. And the Ambassadors are amazing. I’d be surprised if we don’t attend every Inman event going forward.” —Peter Schravemade, BoxBrownie

TITLE SPONSORSHIP

This exclusive, singular sponsorship positions you as a partner with Inman in shaping a more cogent conference and taking point for the industry as a whole.

Title Sponsorship $300,000

Number available: 1

• Be the co-host of the event with Inman

• Appear in all promotional materials and have headline on-site branding

• Help shape the program with an onstage panel

• Introduce a keynote speaker

• Have dinner with a targeted audience of 15 prospects

• Be interviewed by Inman during an event session

• Host 2 networking events from list A (see Sponsorship Appendix, Page 20)

• Select 2 branding opportunities from list B (see Sponsorship Appendix, Page 20)

• Select 2 onsite signage options from list C (see Sponsorship Appendix, Page 20)

• Send a dedicated email to Inman’s master email list of 200,000 contacts

• Extend your reach with a social media package (10 Tweets/3 FB posts/ 3 IG posts)

• Air 3 30-second video commercials (one each day during the general session)

• Send 3 dedicated emails to attendees

• Have a dedicated meeting room

• Get 10 All Access tickets to the event

• Get 2 tickets to CEO Connect

• Motion graphics during the general session

• Top placement on conference website and in the mobile app

• Top placement all conference email marketing pre and post-event

• Get access to attendee list (name, title and company)

• Get access to the press list

• Ability to purchase additional passes at discounted rate ($749/each)

TITANIUM SPONSORSHIP

Demonstrate industry dominance and commitment with a Titanium Sponsorship Reach the widest possible audience among Inman attendees with a clear and consistent branded presence and message of value.

Titanium Sponsorship $150,000

Number available: 2

• Sponsor a keynote session

• Be interviewed by Inman during an event session

• Takeover Inman’s Instagram Story

• Sponsor a breakout session

• Host a networking event from list A (see Sponsorship Appendix, Page 20)

• Select 1 branding opportunity from list B (see Sponsorship Appendix, Page 20)

• Select 2 onsite signage option from list C (see Sponsorship Appendix, Page 20)

• Send a dedicated email to Inman’s master email list of 200,000 contacts

• Send 2 dedicated emails to attendees

• Extend your reach with a social media package (10 Tweets/3 FB posts/ 3 IG posts)

• Air 3 30-second video commercials (one each day during the general session)

• Have a dedicated meeting room

• Receive 10 All Access tickets

• Get 2 tickets to CEO Connect

• Motion graphics during the general session

• Premium branding on conference website and in mobile app

• Premium placement all conference email marketing pre and post-event

• Get access to attendee list (name, title, and company)

• Get access to the press list

• Ability to purchase additional passes at discounted rate ($749/each)

DIAMOND SPONSORSHIP

Diamond Sponsorship $75,000

available: 4

• Sponsor a breakout session

• Update the Inman audience via a Facebook Live video interview

• Host a networking event from list A (see Sponsorship Appendix, Page 20)

• Select 1 branding opportunity from list B (see Sponsorship Appendix, Page 20)

• Select 1 onsite signage option from list C (see Sponsorship Appendix, Page 20)

• Send a dedicated email to Inman’s master email list of 200,000 contacts

• Extend your reach with a social media package (5 Tweets/3 FB posts/ 3 IG posts)

• Air 2 30-second video commercials during the general session

• Send 2 dedicated emails to attendees

• Have a dedicated meeting room

• Receive 10 All Access tickets

• Get 2 tickets to CEO Connect

• Motion graphics during the general session

• Be featured on the conference website and mobile app

• Get featured on all conference email marketing pre and post-event

• Get access to attendee list (name, title & company)

• Get access to the press list

• Ability to purchase additional passes at discounted rate

GOLD SPONSORSHIP

Gold Sponsorship $25,000

• Boost your exposure with a pre event ad campaign valued at $4,000

• Air 2 30-second video commercials during the general session

• Send a dedicated email to conference attendees

• Select 1 onsite signage option from list C (see Sponsorship Appendix, Page 20)

• Receive 5 All Access tickets

• Get 1 tickets to CEO Connect

Motion graphics during the general session

• Be featured on the conference website and mobile app

• Get featured on all conference email marketing pre and post-event

• Get the attendee list (name, title and company)

• Get access to the press list

BRONZE SPONSORSHIP

Bronze Sponsorship

featured

Access

Motion graphics

featured

the attendee

general

conference

“We consistently meet decision makers, fellow vendors and a lot of meaningful contacts and relationships here.” —Jeffrey Harris, VP Sales and Business Development, Matterport

LIST A: Networking Events

LIST B: Branding

LIST C:

Options

JOURNEY SPONSORSHIPS

Who is your target? What is your overall goal for sponsorship? Start from the result, and you’ll see how these unique ‘journey’ sponsorship packages target the right people for your message and engagement.

Agent Journey $75,000

Number available: 1

• Master Agent Connect sponsorship

Thrive: Agent Workshop sponsorship

2 agent-focused session sponsorships

An agent networking event sponsorship

2 dedicated emails to master Agent List

• An agent-focused sponsored content series

Sponsorship of the Agent’s Guide to Connect Broker Journey $150,000

Number available: 1

• Master THRIVE Broker/Owner Workshop sponsorship

• Master Broker Connect sponsorship

2 broker-focused session sponsorships

• THRIVE Broker/Owner Workshop Networking Party sponsorship

• 2 dedicated emails to the master Broker List

• A broker-focused sponsored content series

• Sponsorship of the Broker/Owner’s Guide to Connect

JOURNEY SPONSORSHIPS

Technologist Journey $75,000

Number available: 1

• Master Tech Connect sponsorship

• 2 tech-focused session sponsorships

• Thrive: Technology Workshop networking event

sponsorship

2 dedicated emails to choice of Agent or Broker List

• Tech-focused sponsored content series

• Introduce the New Kids on the Block

• New Kids on the Block sponsorship

C-Level Journey $150,000

Number available: 1

• Master CEO Connect sponsorship

• Sponsor a CEO Connect keynote speaker

• Leadership content series

• Private dinner with 25 influencers

• Meet the Leaders sponsorship

Teams Journey $60,000

Number available: 1

• Exclusive sponsorship of the Teams Track

• Teams networking meetup

• Teams-focused sponsored content series

CARTE SPONSORSHIPS

While the content of Inman Connect is unsurpassed, attendees and vendors alike value the opportunity for those in-between moments These sponsorships help create shared experiences, satiate appetites and help solidify the backbone of the industry: relationships.

SOCIAL SPONSORSHIPS

• Coffee - $30,000

• Inman Bash - $35,000

• Cocktails@Connect - $25,000

• Sponsor Your Own Hosted Event - $10,000

• Dinner With Premier Customers

available - price available upon request)

• VIP Lounge - $20,000

BRANDING SPONSORSHIPS

• Custom Signage - Pricing varies, please see signage document

• Badges - $20,000

• Lanyards - $35,000

• Wifi - $15,000

• Mobile App - $15,000

• Hub / Registration Area - $40,000

• Live Stream - $30,000

CONTENT/ADDITIONAL SPONSORSHIPS

• Lunch & Learn - $20,000

• Learning Lab - $20,000

• Hosted Team Gathering - $20,000

• Dedicated Meeting Room - $10,000

• Private Party - $10,000

AGENT CONNECT

Put your brand in front of up to 1,500 highperforming, motivated agents in a 3-hour intensive session on everything from growing a book of business, to lead conversion, to choosing the right brokerage

Master Sponsorship $30,000

Designate your own representative to emcee the event as exclusive category sponsor of the event.

• Emcee the event

• 8 tickets to Inman Connect

• Exclusive Category Sponsorship

• Prominent signage onsite

• 1 dedicated email to the attendees post event

• Access to the attendee list — including contact information

• Air a 30-second video about your company during the event

• Motion graphics on the main stage screen during the event

• Promotion through email, social media, and Inman.com

• Your logo on the event agenda page and on all dedicated emails attendees pre- and post event

• Special onstage thank you during event

• Speaker presentation decks sent to the attendees on your behalf

Event Sponsorship $8,000

• Opportunity to participate in a portion of the program such as a sponsored panel or other sponsored speaking opportunity determined by Inman

• Capture leads with the option for attendees to request more information on your products and/or services by sending a text.

• Air a 30-second video about your company during the event

• Motion graphics on the main stage screen during the event

• Get access to the attendee list (name, title and company)

• Provide branded company swag

• Feature your logo on all Agent Connect marketing as well as on the Agent Connect agenda page on Inman.com

BROKER CONNECT

Connect gives you direct access to

800 of the biggest decision-makers in the industry who are looking to better position their brokerage

Event Sponsorship $12,000

• Opportunity to participate in a portion of the program such as a sponsored panel or other sponsored speaking opportunity determined by Inman

• Capture leads with the option for attendees to request more information on your products and/or services by sending a text

• Air a 30-second video about your company during the event

• Motion graphics on the main stage screen during the event

• Get access to the attendee list (name, title and company)

• Provide branded company swag

• Feature your logo on all Broker Connect marketing as well as on the Broker Connect agenda page on Inman.com

“We met with CEOs of big companies who would otherwise be impossible to meet.” —David Cunningham, Homeahead

CAPITAL CONNECT

It’s no secret that money has been flooding into real estate tech. CAPITAL CONNECT is a 3 hour event that puts you in front of venture capitalists, startups, private equity professionals, publicly traded tech firms, and other game-changers, all in one place.

Master Sponsorship $30,000

Designate your own representative to emcee the event as exclusive category sponsor of the event.

• Emcee the event

• Eight (8) tickets to Inman Connect

• Exclusive category sponsorship

• Prominent signage onsite

• 1 dedicated email to the attendees post event

• Access to the attendee list — including contact information

• Air a 30-second video about your company during the event

• Motion graphics on the main stage screen during the event

• Promotion through email, social media, and Inman.com

• Your logo on the event agenda page and on all dedicated emails attendees pre- and post event

• Special onstage thank you during event

• Speaker presentation decks sent to the attendees on your behalf

Event Sponsorship $10,000

• Opportunity to participate in a portion of the program such as a sponsored panel or other sponsored speaking opportunity determined by Inman

• Capture leads with the option for attendees to request more information on your products and/or services by sending a text.

• Air a 30-second video about your company during the event

• Logo on main screen during event

• Sponsor will be provided with attendee list that includes name, title and company

• Sponsor can provide branded company swag (i.e. pens, notebooks, etc.) for attendees at sponsor’s expense. Swag will be showcased on a display at the back of the room.

• Sponsor’s logo will appear on all Capital Connect marketing as well as on the Capital Connect Agenda page on Inman.com

CEO

nearly 300 real estate

whole

Master Sponsorship (1 available) $75,000

• Title sponsorship “in partnership with”

• Four passes to CEO Connect

• Ability to help craft a session

• Q&A onstage during the event

• Personal introductions to five attendees

• Three passes for additional people to the CEO Connect networking event

• Sponsor shall be provided with a list of attendees, with bios, headshots and contact information prior to the event to maximize onsite networking opportunities

• Onstage recognition as a sponsor of the event

• If desired, Inman shall distribute a branded item (provided by the sponsor) such as notebooks to the attendees during the event

• Sponsor shall be incorporated into all event promotion including email invitations, social media and promotion on Inman.com

• A dedicated email with the sponsor’s message will be sent to attendees post event

• Event photos watermarked with sponsor logo

Event Sponsorship (2 available) $25,000

• Two passes to CEO Connect

• Three passes for additional people to attend the networking break portions of the event

• Sponsor shall participate in a 2-minute onstage interview

• Sponsor shall be provided with a list of attendees, with bios, headshots and contact information prior to the event to maximize onsite networking opportunities

• Branded drinkware

• Branded cocktail napkins

• Onsite signage

• Sponsor shall be incorporated into all event promotion including email invitations, social media and promotion on Inman.com

• A dedicated email with the sponsor’s message will be sent to attendees post event

TECH CONNECT

Looking to reach thousands of real estate professionals who are focused on using technology to grow their businesses? Tech Connect is a 3-hour event where you can get connected with up to 2,300 of the most tech forward real estate professionals in the business.

Master Sponsorship $40,000

Designate your own representative to emcee the event as exclusive category sponsor of the event.

• Emcee the event

• 8 tickets to Inman Connect

• Exclusive category sponsorship

• Prominent signage onsite

• 1 dedicated email to the attendees post event

• Access to the attendee list — including contact information

• Air a 30-second video about your company during the event

• Motion graphics on the main stage screen during the event

• Promotion through email, social media, and Inman.com

• Your logo on the event agenda page and on all dedicated emails attendees pre- and post event

• Special onstage thank you during event

• Speaker presentation decks sent to the attendees on your behalf

Event Sponsorship $12,000

• Opportunity to participate in a portion of the program such as a sponsored panel or other sponsored speaking opportunity determined by Inman

• Capture leads with the option for attendees to request more information on your products and/or services by sending a text.

• Air a 30-second video about your company during the event

• Motion graphics on the main stage screen during the event

• Get attendee list that includes name, title and company.

• Provide your own branded company swag (i.e. pens, notebooks, etc.). Swag will be showcased on a display at the back of the room.

• Your logo on all Tech Connect marketing as well as on the Tech Connect Agenda page on Inman.com

INDIE BROKER SUMMIT

Indie brokers need to provide the right mix of platforms, tools, and educational resources for agents at every career level . They crave automation and tech solutions their agents will utilize to be more effective and relevant. As the master sponsor of the Indie Broker Summit, you will usher these leaders through problemsolving, networking, and charting their paths forward.

Master Sponsorship $35,000

Designate your own representative to emcee the event as exclusive category sponsor of the event.

• Emcee the event

• 4 tickets to Inman Connect

• Prominent signage onsite

• One (1) dedicated email to the attendees post event

• Access to the attendee list — including contact information

• Air a 30-second video about your company during the event

• Motion graphics on the main stage screen during the event

• Promotion through email, social media, and Inman.com

• Your logo on the event agenda page and on all dedicated emails attendees pre- and post-event

• Special onstage thank you during event

• Speaker presentation decks sent to the attendees on your behalf

Event Sponsorship: $15,000

• 2 tickets to Inman Connect

• Opportunity to facilitate a roundtable discussion that aligns with your brand and positions you as a leader in the industry

• 1 dedicated email to the attendees post event

• Access to the attendee list — including contact information

• Air a 30-second video about your company during the event

• Motion graphics on the main stage screen during the event

• Promotion through email, social media, and Inman.com

• Branding — sponsor’s logo on the agenda page for event and on all dedicated emails to event attendees pre- and post event

AGENT WORKSHOPS

Agents are building brands and books of business. They face a collection of challenges that vary from year to year: what are the best marketing techniques? What’s new in lead generation? How should they structure their day?

New workshops will give these agents more of what they crave: hands-on, tactical and collaborative experiences where they can drill down on the pressing issues and uncover best practices along with like-minded people. Over 3 days, each 45-minute session will provide a unique style of engagement and interactivity.

Sponsorship Inclusions

• Be the official sponsor of a select workshop

• Ability to help participate in one workshop session

• Ability to bring seat drop for select workshop

• Onsite signage

• Attendee list

• 2 general conference tickets

• Your logo on the event agenda page and promotion through email, and social media

Talk It Out Workshop $15,000

Have a brand leader deliver a 5-minute talk with the room facilitator, then participate in a 10-minute roundtable discussion.

Roundtable Discussions Workshop $15,000

Your representative will lead a roundtable and share the table’s findings with the room during audience wrap-up.

Live Problem Solving Workshop $15,000

Moderate the live problem-solving Q&A session with the room facilitator and participate in a roundtable conversation.

BROKER WORKSHOPS

Brokers have a laundry list of challenges to tackle on a daily basis. From daily operations to five-year plans, they are growing their own business, nurturing their agents, negotiating back-office tools and keeping an eye on a shifting industry.

New workshops will give these brokers more of what they crave: hands-on, tactical and collaborative experiences where they can drill down on the pressing issues and uncover best practices along with like-minded people.

Sponsorship Inclusions

• Be the official sponsor of a select workshop

Ability to help participate in

workshop session

Ability to bring seat drop for select workshop

Onsite signage

Attendee list

general conference tickets

• Your logo on the event agenda page and promotion through email, and social media

Talk It Out Workshop $15,000

Have a brand leader deliver a 5-minute talk with the room facilitator, then participate in a 10-minute roundtable discussion.

Roundtable Discussions Workshop $15,000

Your representative will lead a roundtable and share the table’s findings with the room during audience wrap-up.

Live Problem Solving Workshop $15,000

Moderate the live problem-solving Q&A session with the room facilitator and participate in a roundtable conversation.

TECH WORKSHOPS

Real estate is an industry built on relationships. But it’s also an industry fueled by technology. What are the latest tech solutions -- and is that a good thing? How should companies onboard new processes? How can technology help the industry better serve the consumer?

New workshops will give these brokers more of what they crave: hands-on, tactical and collaborative experiences where they can drill down on the pressing issues and uncover best practices along with like-minded people.

Sponsorship Inclusions

• Be the official sponsor of a select workshop

• Ability to help participate in one workshop session

• Ability to bring seat drop for select workshop

• Onsite signage

• Attendee list

• 2 general conference tickets

• Your logo on the event agenda page and promotion through email, and social media

Talk It Out Workshop $15,000

Have a brand leader deliver a 5-minute talk with the room facilitator, then participate in a 10-minute roundtable discussion.

Roundtable Discussions Workshop $15,000

Your representative will lead a roundtable and share the table’s findings with the room during audience wrap-up.

Live Problem Solving Workshop $15,000

Moderate the live problem-solving Q&A session with the room facilitator and participate in a roundtable conversation.

DATA INTENSIVE

EXCLUSIVE

The Inman Connect Data Intensive is a special breakout session devoted to all things MLS . Attendees will come to take a deep dive on topics that are unique to their roles and leave with strategies for providing more value for their markets .

Exclusive Sponsorship $15,000

• Two (2) tickets to Connect

• Opportunity to participate in a portion of the program such as a sponsored panel or other sponsored speaking opportunity determined by Inman

• Motion graphics on the main stage screen during the event

• Signage onsite during the event

• Promotion through email, social media and Inman.com

• One (1) dedicated email to the attendees post event

• Access to the registration information (including contact information) for attendees post event

MARKETING INTENSIVE

EXCLUSIVE

Up to 500 agents and brokers from across the country will converge to learn from the best marketers in the industry in the Marketing Intensive. A series of howto presentations and discussions featuring the latest marketing platforms and strategies will teach agents and brokers how to increase their business and grow their brands .

Exclusive Sponsorship $15,000

• Two (2) tickets to Connect

• Opportunity to participate in a portion of the program such as a sponsored panel or other sponsored speaking opportunity determined by Inman

• Motion graphics on the main stage screen during the event

• Signage onsite during the event

• Promotion through email, social media and Inman.com

• One (1) dedicated email to the attendees post event

• Access to the registration information (including contact information) for attendees post event

TEAMS INTENSIVE

EXCLUSIVE

The Teams Intensive is a special breakout session that dives into the inner workings of some of the most successful real estate teams. Team leaders and agents from across the nation will be in attendance to learn both how to structure a team for success and how to avoid the most common mistakes .

Exclusive Sponsorship $20,000

• Two (2) tickets to Connect

• Opportunity to participate in a portion of the program such as a sponsored panel or other sponsored speaking opportunity determined by Inman

• Motion graphics on the main stage screen during the event

• Signage onsite during the event

• Promotion through email, social media and Inman.com

• One (1) dedicated email to the attendees post event

• Access to the registration information (including contact information) for attendees post event

do not guarantee the

included

the sponsorship/exhibitor packages. The wireless internet access provided is primarily for checking

or for simple product

If demonstrating

product requires

minimum internet speed or expanded bandwidth, Inman News recommends that you arrange for direct (hard wired) internet access to your booth/computers. This will ensure no disruption

service and your ability to demonstrate your product. Power supply is not included and instructions will be provided, if needed.