Sponsor Submissions | Staffing Summit

Call for Sponsors
2026 Staffing Summit

July 20, 2026 - July 22, 2026

PORTLAND, MAINE

Join us as a sponsor of the 2026 Staffing Summit, co-presented by Pabian Law & Seasonal Connect, where HR professionals in seasonal hospitality come together to learn, network and inspire change.

About the Staffing Summit

The Staffing Summit, presented by Pabian Law and Seasonal Connect, is the premier event for H-2B hospitality employers. As the only conference of its kind in the U.S., it unites hundreds of industry leaders to learn, collaborate, and grow. Attendees gain powerful insights on immigration, recruitment, and staff management, while connecting with same-season peers to strengthen their H-2B programs. With dynamic roundtables, showcases, and networking events, the Summit sparks new partnerships and innovative solutions that elevate the entire hospitality community.

Why Sponsor the Staffing Summit?

UNMATCHED ACCESS TO HOSPITALITY DECISION-MAKERS

Connect with the People Who Control Millions in Staffing Budgets

Face-to-face meetings with executives from lodging (independent hotels and major hotel chains), resorts, private clubs, and ski areas.

Direct access to HR Directors and VPs who make vendor selection decisions

Procurement managers and staffing directors are actively seeking solutions for 2026 and beyond

ACCELERATED BRAND POSITIONING & THOUGHT LEADERSHIP

Establish Your Company as THE Solution in Hospitality Staffing

Position your brand alongside industry leaders shaping hospitality's workforce future

Demonstrate expertise through panel participation and speaking opportunities

Showcase innovations to an audience actively seeking competitive advantages

Year-round visibility through pre- and post-summit marketing campaigns reaching 10,000+ industry professionals

Content and insights from your participation distributed across multiple channels for 12 months

IMMEDIATE ROI THROUGH QUALIFIED LEAD GENERATION

Quality Over Quantity: Every Conversation is a Potential Partnership

Intimate setting with approx. 150+ executives ensures meaningful conversations, not crowded trade show chaos

Pre-qualified audience: Every attendee is there to find solutions and build partnerships

Extended networking opportunities during meals, activities, and evening events create natural relationship-building moments

Post-event attendee list (opt-in) for continued nurturing

BY THE NUMBERS

Insightful Sessions. Networking Opportunities. Interactive Workshops.

150+

8 25+

10-12

hospitality executives & managers in attendance

consecutive years we have held this event

states represented

hours of structured networking time

Sponsorship Benefits

ALL SPONSORS RECEIVE:

Pre-event promotion through summit marketing channels

Company listing on event website with hyperlink

Recognition in opening remarks

Post-event thank you in follow-up communications

MARKETING REACH

Direct access to 90-125 industry decision-makers

Email campaigns to 150+ opted-in professionals

Social media reach of 10,116+ followers

Sponsorship Timeline

November 17, 2025

Sponsorship sales open

April 15, 2026

Artwork and logo submission deadline

May 1, 2025

Final sponsorship submission deadline

May 15, 2026

Table tent materials due for meal sponsors.

July 20 - 22, 2026

Staffing Summit is held

Sponsorship Opportunities

The ultimate opportunity for visibility and influence.

There is one seat at the center of it all
Platinum Sponsor | $10,000

As the sole Platinum Sponsor, your brand is positioned at the heart of the Staffing Summit’s most high-impact moments. You’ll align with one premier event experience, placing you directly inside the rooms where real conversations, partnerships, and business decisions are made.

From the prime exhibitor booth location to prominent placement across event communications, your presence is both visible and intentional throughout the entire Summit. Dedicated social media promotion before and after the event extends your reach beyond the room, while your half-page program ad and two complimentary passes ensure you are fully positioned and present.

This is not passive exposure. It is a strategic seat at the table with the people driving hiring, growth, and change across the industry.

There is only one Platinum Sponsorship. Once it’s secured, it’s gone.

$10,000 investment

1 opportunity available

A powerful blend of visibility and engagement.

Be the brand they connect with.

Gold Sponsor | $5,000

As a Gold Sponsor, your company is positioned within one of the most engaged moments of the Staffing Summit, you will have the opportunity to sponsor one of our breakfasts, when attendees are seated, present, and actively connecting. The opportunity for signage and branding during the meal and a brief welcome address is available. This is where conversations are focused, introductions happen naturally, and relationships begin to take shape.

Your presence is reinforced with a dedicated exhibitor booth, strategic logo placement across the event website and select on-site signage, and a quarter-page ad in the official program. Two complimentary Summit passes ensures you are not just visible. You are in the room, building relationships in real time.

This is not just recognition. It is intentional, in-room visibility during one of the Summit’s most connected experiences.

Only two Gold Sponsorships remain. Once these are secured, the opportunity is gone.

Make your mark with cost-effective visibility.

Get In the Room, Get In the Mix

Silver Sponsor | $2,500

As a Silver Sponsor, your company is positioned within the flow of the Staffing Summit, where introductions happen, relationships start, and opportunities take shape. This is your entry point to connect directly with decision-makers across the staffing and hospitality space.

Your presence includes a standard exhibitor booth, giving you a consistent touchpoint throughout the event, along with logo placement on the event website to ensure visibility before, during, and after the Summit. A complimentary Summit pass and a business card–size ad in the official program round out your presence and reinforce your brand among attendees.

This is a smart, strategic way to show up, be seen, and start building the relationships that drive business forward.

Three Silver Sponsorships remain.

Premier Event Sponsorships

The First Impression of the Staffing Summit

You’ll own both the opening moment and continued visibility the next day

Welcome Reception Sponsorship | $7,000

As the Welcome Reception Opening Partner, your brand sets the tone for the Staffing Summit. This is a registration-only, intentionally intimate experience limited to 100 guests, creating a high-quality environment for real conversations and meaningful connections from the very start.

Your presence is woven into the experience with a branded signature drink named after your company, logo integration within the “Welcome to the Staffing Summit” moment, and exclusive on-site visibility through signage, menus, and table touchpoints.

You will also have the opportunity to address the room with a brief welcome, positioning your brand at the forefront of the event’s opening experience. This is not just visibility. It is the moment that defines how the Summit begins.

Your impact continues beyond the first night. You will also be featured as the sponsor of a Networking Break the following day at no additional cost, extending your presence and reinforcing your brand across multiple touchpoints.

The sponsorship includes a premier exhibitor booth location, social media promotion leading into and following the event, on-site logo placement, and reception access for up to three team members.

You will own both the opening moment and continued visibility the next day.

An Evening on Casco Bay: The Casablanca Experience

The most exclusive space at The Staffing Summit

Welcome Cruise Sponsorship | $8,000

This is the only experience-based sponsorship at the event, designed for brands that want more than visibility. Set against the backdrop of Casco Bay, Maine, this registration-only cruise brings together up to 125 intentionally selected attendees for a high-quality, relationship-driven networking experience on the water on Tuesday night.

As the sponsor, you have the opportunity to shape the tone of the evening. Invite up to five team members, deliver brief welcome remarks to position your brand as a thought leader, and be part of a co-branded, by-invitation-only experience designed to foster real conversation and connection. Pre- and post-event attendee lists support continued engagement beyond the cruise itself.

Your brand is integrated throughout the experience with vessel branding, a welcome-aboard announcement, and the option to include a branded gift for attendees. The package also includes four cruise tickets and exhibitor booth placement during the summit, ensuring your presence extends beyond the event itself.

This is not a traditional sponsorship. It is a hosted experience where your brand owns the environment and the conversations had.

Goal Based Sponsorships

THOUGHT LEADER PACKAGE

Position your brand as leading voice in the room.

Thought Leader Package | $5000

The Thought Leader Package is designed for companies that want to do more than show up. It places your brand directly within key moments of the Staffing Summit, including a sponsored breakfast or lunch and a networking coffee break where conversations are active and attendees are fully engaged. These are the environments where ideas are exchanged and relationships begin.

This package also includes a brief speaking or moderation opportunity, allowing you to guide the conversation and establish credibility in front of a highly relevant audience. Whether through a panel introduction or informal facilitation, this is your opportunity to be seen not just as a participant, but as a contributor to the dialogue shaping the industry.

HIGH VISIBILITY PACKAGE

Be seen consistently across the summit.

High Visibility Package | $3000

The High Visibility Package is built for brands looking to maintain a strong and steady presence throughout the event. With inclusion in a sponsored breakfast or lunch, your brand is integrated into multiple attendee touchpoints where connection and conversation naturally occur.

Your visibility is reinforced with logo placement across the event agenda, ensuring your brand is seen throughout the attendee journey. This package offers a smart, effective way to stay top of mind and position your company within the flow of the Summit without overextending your investment

Exhibiting Opportunities

EMPLOYER EXHIBITOR BOOTH

Priority placement and visibility for Seasonal Connect members looking to network, showcase opportunities, and build partnerships. Includes 8’ x 10’ booth space, table and chairs, and company listing in the event program.

$500 investment

6 opportunities available

*Available to hotels & properties only

PREMIUM VENDOR EXHIBITOR BOOTH

For vendors and partners seeking a prime position on the exhibitor floor. Includes 8-foot table and chairs, company listing, and closest to exhibit hall booth location.

$1,000 investment

4 opportunities available

STANDARD VENDOR EXHIBITOR BOOTH

Engage directly with hospitality decision-makers in an approachable, affordable format. Includes 6 foot table and 2 chairs for furnishings, and company listing with secondary booth selection.

$650 investment