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Main Stage Session

2 of 3 available
$27,500

The Main Stage sponsorship offers premier visibility by aligning your brand with the most attended sessions at SHRM Talent 2026. This high-profile opportunity positions your company as a leading partner of the HR profession and delivers exposure to the event's largest and most influential audience.

What's included on this package:

  • A three (3) minute pre-session interview with one of your executives on stage.
  • Sponsor provided thirty (30) second video to be played three (3) times during session pre-show.
  • Verbal sponsor recognition and logo representation on Main Stage session screens.
  • Twenty five (25) VIP seats during the session.
  • Branding, promotion + more

Elite Partner Showcase

Limited Availability
$22,000

Showcase your thought leadership in your own sixty (60) minute thought leadership session. Created for brands that want to influence industry conversations and highlight proven success, this sponsorship delivers exceptional visibility and long-term impact.

What's included on this package:

  • 60 minutes of presentation time in one dedicated meeting room that seats over 150 people.
  • Opportunity to upload your PDF presentation and handouts pre-event to showcase your content to all SHRM Talent 2026 attendees.
  • Session badge scans will be shared with the sponsor for post-event follow-up.
  • Logo representation on session room screen
  • Branding, promotion + more

Talent 2026 Content Track Sponsorship

Limited Availability
$16,500

Content Track Sponsorship at SHRM Talent 2026 positions your organization as a thought leader in HR innovation. Align your brand with a series of targeted educational sessions, reaching highly engaged HR professionals and showcase your expertise, insight, and leadership in a pivotal conference track.

What's included on this package:

  • Sponsor provided thirty (30) second video and up to two (2) static slides to be played in advance of each session within the content track
  • Verbal sponsor recognition and logo representation at each session within the content track.
  • Sponsor recognition of content track on the event app.
  • Branding, promotion + more

SHRM Labs Panel

Limited Availability
$20,000

Position your brand at the cutting edge of talent management by sponsoring the SHRM Labs Panel at SHRM Talent 26. This session connects HR leaders and technology innovators to discuss the future of talent strategies.

What's included on this package:

  • Opportunity for sponsor to be moderator or panelist
  • Verbal sponsor recognition and logo representation on session room screen.
  • Session badge scans will be shared with the sponsor for post-event follow-up.
  • Inclusion in SHRM Labs' pre- and post-event marketing.
  • Branding, promotion + more

Wellness Stage Presenttion

Limited Availability
$8,250

Position your brand at the forefront of employee well-being. Showcase your commitment to holistic health and talent retention with actionable micro-learning experiences that make wellness a central pillar of modern HR strategy.

What's included on this package:

  • 20 minutes of presentation time at the Wellness Stage aligned with topics related to wellness and self-care.
  • Sponsor provided thirty (30) second video and up to two (2) static slides to be played in advance of the Wellness Stage session.
  • Verbal sponsor recognition and logo representation at your Wellness Stage session.
  • Sponsor recognition of the Wellness Stage session on the event app.
  • Session badge scans will be shared with the sponsor for post-event follow-up.
  • Branding, promotion + more

Spotlight Stage Presentation

Limited Availability
$8,250

Showcase your expertise at the Spotlight Stage in The District (Exhibit Hall) during SHRM Talent 2026. Present rapid-fire sessions that highlight best practices and innovative ideas to help shape better workplaces. Connect with an audience of forward-thinking HR professionals and position your company as a driver of industry transformation.

What's included on this package:

  • 20 minutes of presentation time at the Spotlight Stage in The District (Exhibit Hall)
  • Opportunity to upload your PDF presentation and handouts pre-event to showcase your content to all SHRM Talent 2026 attendees.
  • Session badge scans will be shared with the sponsor for post-event follow-up.
  • Logo representation on stage screen.
  • Branding, promotion + more

Opening Networking Reception in The District (Exhibit Hall)

1 of 1 Available
$33,000

This event signals the opening of The District. This premier networking opportunity is the ultimate forum for your company to promote your brand.

What's included on this package:

  • Exclusive opportunity to position a bar near your booth during the Opening Reception in the Exhibit Hall.
  • Bartenders throughout the exhibit hall may wear shirts featuring your company logo. (Shirts provided by sponsor)
  • Prominent floor signage throughout the exhibit hall directing attendees to your sponsor booth, with the option to incorporate a QR code for instant access to additional sponsor information.
  • Sponsor recognition of the Opening Reception on the event app and in pre-event emails.
  • Branding, promotion + more

SHRM Store Sponsorship

1 of 1 Available
$30,250

Have your brand featured front & center at one of the most popular spots for Talent attendees — the SHRM Store!

What's included on this package:

  • Dedicated table in the SHRM Store promoting your brand.
  • Each SHRM Store shopping bag will feature sponsor's logo and the opportunity to provide a small insert/giveaway (provided by sponsor) in each bag.
  • SHRM Store branding onsite as well as in emails and the event app will include "SHRM Store powered by" along with the sponsor's logo and/or name.
  • Branding, promotion + more

Professional Headshot Studio

1 of 1 Available
$27,500

The Headshot Studio draws hundreds of HR Professionals looking to refresh their professional portraits. As an exclusive sponsor, your company will be front and center with every participant.

What's included on this package:

  • Headshot studio is a destination in the exhibit hall and it will be branded with your company logo.
  • Sponsor recognition of the Headshot studio will appear on on-site signage as well as in the event app.
  • Attendee badge scans to the Headshot Studio will be shared with the sponsor for post-event follow-up.

SHRM Labs Reception

1 of 1 Available
$22,500

Elevate your brand by sponsoring the SHRM Labs Reception at SHRM Talent 2026, where you'll connect directly with HR innovators, thought leaders, and executives shaping the future of talent acquisition. As a sponsor, you'll have the exclusive opportunity to offer your solution to the WorkplaceTech Accelerator (WTA) cohort companies and engage with cutting-edge innovations.

What's included on this package:

  • Prominent logo and company name placement throughout the SHRM Labs Reception, in pre-event emails, and the event app.
  • Dedicated table during the reception to showcase your offerings.
  • Opportunity to provide five (5) minutes of opening remarks at the reception.
  • Inclusion in SHRM Labs' pre- and post-event marketing.
  • Branding, promotion + more

Lunch in The District (Exhibit Hall)

2 of 2 Available
$22,000

Put your brand at the center of attendee networking and engagement. Gain high-visibility recognition as HR professionals gather for midday connections, with exclusive branding opportunities that position your company as a key supporter of talent innovation and workplace excellence.

What's included on this package:

  • Sponsor recognition as the lunch sponsor on on-site signage, pre-event emails, the attendee portal online, and in the event app.
  • On-site sponsor signage will direct attendees to the sponsor's booth and/or can accommodate a QR code for lead capture.
  • Branding, promotion + more

Breakfast

3 of 3 Available
$20,000

Begin each day by connecting your brand with HR leaders as they enjoy breakfast together. Benefit from prominent exposure and tailored branding throughout this energizing experience, positioning your company as a catalyst for collaboration and forward-thinking workplace solutions.

What's included on this package:

  • Sponsor recognition as the breakfast sponsor on on-site signage, pre-event emails, the attendee portal online, and in the event app.
  • On-site sponsor signage will direct attendees to the sponsor's booth and/or can accommodate a QR code for lead capture.
  • Branding, promotion + more

Coffee Networking Break in The District (Exhibit Hall)

3 of 3 Available
$13,750

Help fuel attendee connections by sponsoring the coffee breaks in The District (Exhibit Hall). Your brand will enjoy continuous exposure as participants recharge and network, making every cup an opportunity for memorable engagement and lasting visibility.

What's included on this package:

  • Sponsor recognition as the coffee break sponsor on on-site signage, day of event email, the attendee portal online, and in the event app.
  • On-site sponsor signage will direct attendees to the sponsor's booth and/or can accommodate a QR code for lead capture.
  • Branding, promotion + more

Grand Prize Drawing in The District (Exhibit Hall)

1 of 1 Available
$13,750

Become part of the excitement as hundreds of conference registrants gather on the last day for the grand prize drawing in the District.

What's included on this package:

  • Attendees will drop off entry forms at your booth in a SHRM designated prize box.
  • Opportunity for sponsor to make three (3) minutes of remarks while crowd is gathered for the drawing and announcement.
  • Sponsor recognition as the Grand Prize Drawing sponsor on on-site signage, day of event email, prize entry forms, and in the event app.
  • Branding, promotion + more

Passport Game Sponsorship

9 of 15 Available
$1,925

Increase brand exposure with The District Passport game. An always popular, "play-to-win" incentive that drives booth traffic and creates excitement in the expo. Limited to 15 companies, attendees will be provided a game card at the beginning of the show. Upon completion of visiting each participating company's booth on the card, attendees are entered to win prizes.

What's included on this package:

  • Attendees must visit your booth in order to complete their passport game. Sponsors are provided stamps to validate the attendee visited the booth.
  • Branding, promotion + more

Daily Email — Banner Ad

3 of 3 Available
$8,250

SHRM will send an email each day of Talent 2026 to the full registered attendee list with the sponsor's ad placed within the text of the email.

What's included on this package:

  • Sponsor will supply a banner advertisement, sized according to SHRM specifications, featuring sponsor branding, messaging, a call to action, and/or booth number.
  • Banner ad will include a clickable link directing attendees to a designated webpage.
  • Branding, promotion + more

Pre-Event Email — Banner Ad

3 of 3 Available
$5,500

SHRM will send emails in the weeks before Talent 2026 to the full registered attendee list with the sponsor's ad placed within the text of the email.

What's included on this package:

  • Sponsor will supply a banner advertisement, sized according to SHRM specifications, featuring sponsor branding, messaging, a call to action, and/or booth number.
  • Banner ad will include a clickable link directing attendees to a designated webpage.
  • Branding, promotion + more

Push Notifications via Event App

8 of 10 Available
$1,100 Each

Connect instantly with attendees through real-time push notifications delivered via the event app. Maximize your brand's visibility, promote special offers, and drive traffic to your booth with targeted messages sent directly to participants' devices.

What's included on this package:

  • Sponsor to provide 120 character message which could include a link of their choosing.
  • Timing of push notification will be coordinated by SHRM in alignment with sponsor.
  • Branding, promotion + more

Custom Activations at Talent 2026

Limited Availability
Contact SHRM to discuss options and pricing

The SHRM team is here to bring your custom activation to life in The District.Examples of previous activations include a branded pickleball court, screen printing, volunteer projects, and more. Contact the SHRM team to ideate on activations that will best meet your goals.

What's included on this package:

  • Branding, promotion + more

WIFI Exclusive Sponsorship

1 of 1 Available
$11,000

Without a network, how can we network? Your brand will enable attendees to effortlessly access essential information, connect with peers, and discover innovative solutions.

What's included on this package:

  • Sponsor recognition as the WIFI sponsor on on-site signage, pre-event emails, the attendee portal online, and in the event app.
  • On-site sponsor signage will direct attendees to the sponsor’s booth and/or can accommodate a QR code for lead capture.
  • Sponsor to work with SHRM and the internet provider on additional opportunities such as landing page, network name, and password if applicable.
  • Branding, promotion + more

Event App Sponsor

1 of 1 Available
$11,000

The app is the one-stop-shop for attendees to get all information for Talent 2026. Put your company's brand or message recognition on the welcome page of the app.

What's included on this package:

  • Sponsor recognition as the event app sponsor on on-site signage, pre-event emails, the attendee portal online, and in the event app.
  • On-site sponsor signage will direct attendees to the sponsor's booth and/or can accommodate a QR code for lead capture.
  • Branding, promotion + more

LED Wall Sponsor

5 of 5 Available
$10,000 or $50,000 Exclusive

Showcase your brand with a dynamic video advertisement on a prominent LED screen located beside event registration and the SHRM Store. Capture the attention of thousands of attendees in a high-traffic area and maximize your visibility throughout the event.

What's included on this package:

  • Sponsor provided eight (8) second message or video (no sound).
  • Sponsor messages will be interspersed with SHRM messaging and additional sponsor messages (unless purchased exclusively in which case it would just be sponsor and SHRM messaging)./li>
  • Screens are 19' wide x 12.5' tall (3648 px X 2432 px)
  • Accepted file types: Images (PNG, JPG), Video (MP4, WMV)

Event App Banner Ad

2 of 3 Available
$3,000

Promote your company's brand with a banner ad seen on the programming schedule section of Talent 2026 event app.

What's included on this package:

  • Sponsor will supply a banner advertisement, sized according to SHRM specifications, featuring sponsor branding, messaging, a call to action, and/or booth number.
  • Banner ad will include a clickable link directing attendees to a designated webpage.
  • Branding, promotion + more

Hotel Room Drops

Limited Availability
Contact SHRM to discuss options and pricing

Stand out from the crowd by delivering a delightful surprise directly to the doors of conference attendees staying at our partner hotels. Whether it's a branded gift, informational packet, or a tasty treat, your thoughtful gesture will enhance their conference experience and leave a positive impression of your brand.

What's included on this package:

  • Branding, promotion + more

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