These logistics are part of living document while the Design Team continues to craft your Exploration experience.

Sponsorship Packages

A “sponsor” is anyone financially supporting the ministry of Exploration. Being a sponsor gives the opportunity to financially support Exploration while saving funds on time away from the office, travel, food, and other on-site/travel-related expenses.

Gold Sponsorship // $2,500

• One branded item (swag) included in the attendee bags.
• Exhibitor Table throughout the event.
• Organization logo/link prominently featured on the official event webpage.
• The name of your organization is included in a targeted e-mail to all participants before or after the event.
• Organization promotion through Exploration social media channels.
• 3-minute speaking opportunity to promote your organization at the end of one main session.
• Named as an official partner on all schedules, media, and press releases.

Silver Sponsorship // $2,000

• One branded item (swag) included in the attendee bags.
• Exhibitor Table throughout the event.
• Organization logo/link on the official event webpage.
• The name of your organization is included in a targeted e-mail to all participants before or after the event.
• Organization promotion through Exploration social media channels.
• An intro and a 2-minute video spot for your organization at the end of one main session.
• Named as an official partner on all schedules, media, and press releases.

Bronze Sponsorship // $1,500

• Exhibitor Table throughout the conference.
• Organization logo/link on the official event webpage.
• 90-second opportunity to promote your organization before dinner break.

Attendee Travel Sponsorship // $250

• Listed on the official event webpage.

Exhibitor Space

An “exhibitor” is anyone providing information about their organization, company, agency, etc. A basic exhibitor booth costs $1,000* and includes a table, two chairs, and electricity. Your organization’s name will also be listed on the Exploration website’s sponsor list.

*$750 – exhibitor fee for the thirteen UM seminaries.

Event Venue

Exploration will take place at the DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel at the Entrance to Universal in Orlando, FL. Agencies, United Methodist seminaries, and other organizations will have space in the exhibitor hall. Materials can be shipping directly to the event site.

Table Features

Each space will include one 6-foot table covered with basic drapery and two chairs. Complimentary Wi-Fi is available in all areas of the hotel. Electric connections are included.

Banners are allowed, however, we ask that you respect exhibitors around you by keeping signage within your allocated space in a manner that will not block the view to other exhibitors. Cloth signs, banners, or personalized tablecloths can be draped over or along the front of your table. Exhibitors will NOT be allowed to hang anything on the walls.

Please make your spaces awesome, but do it in a Christian way.

Setup / Breakdown

Exhibitors may SETUP tables between 12:00pm-3:00pm on Friday, February 16. You may pick up registration materials from 3:00pm-6:00pm on Friday, February 16.

Exhibitors must BREAKDOWN exhibits between 8:45pm-10:00pm on Saturday, February 17 or between 11:00am-12:00pm on Sunday, February 18.

After You Register

Once your online registration is complete and your payment is secured, you will receive an email with instructions for shipping material to and from the hotel.