Marketing Sponsorships


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  • Hybrid - Both In-person and Virtual experience
  • Live-In-Person - Live-In-Person audience experience only
  • Event Mobile App for Conference Attendees (Exclusive)

    $90,000

    The event mobile app will be in the hands of all conference attendees approximately one week before the start of conference. This primary source of information for real-time conference info includes the agenda, exhibit hall map, push notifications, networking, etc.

    Attendees earn points and win prizes for engagement with the app. As the exclusive mobile app sponsor, you will receive the following:

    • Your logo on the app splash page. Your logo will display for up to five (5) seconds depending on the connection speed.
    • Recognition of sponsorship level on app, including link to your choice of URLs.
  • Conference Name Badge & Lanyard (Exclusive)

    $125,000

    Maximize your brand exposure with this exclusive sponsorship opportunity that combines two (2) highly visible placements. Your organization’s logo will be prominently displayed on the 2026 conference badge, ensuring widespread visibility as all attendees are required to wear their badges at all times.

    Moreover, your logo will be featured on the lanyards worn by all conference participants throughout the event, expanding the reach of your brand beyond the conference itself. This co-branded sponsorship with MDA ensures outstanding brand recognition and visibility among conference attendees and beyond.

  • Hotel Key Card and Sleeve (Exclusive)

    $90,000

    Don’t miss out on this exclusive opportunity to showcase your company logo to all attendees of the conference by featuring it on the hotel key cards and holders. Every attendee of the 2026 MDA Clinical & Scientific Conference staying at the Hilton Orlando will receive one of these key cards and holders upon check-in. By displaying your logo on this highly visible item, you can increase brand recognition and make a lasting impression on a targeted audience.

  • Guest Room Mirror Cling (Exclusive)

    $35,000

    Elevate your brand’s presence at the conference with our exclusive 6″ x 6″ mirror clings. Strategically placed in guestrooms, these clings offer a unique opportunity to capture attendees’ attention. Featuring your logo or message, they serve as subtle yet impactful reminders of your organization throughout the conference.

  • Guest Room Door Hanger (Exclusive)

    $35,000

    Greet attendees as they enter and leave their rooms. Display a door hanger with your customized company message and logo on the doors of the official hotel rooms in which meeting attendees are staying.

  • Registration Confirmation Email Banner Ad (Exclusive)

    $50,000

    Your logo will be included in the two (2) MDA Conference confirmation emails. The first is the initial confirmation email received upon registration and the second is the all-important “What You Need to Know” email sent to all conference attendees a few days prior to conference. To maximize your investment and reach to the attendees, it is recommended to secure the sponsorship as soon as possible.

  • Patient Advocacy Pavilion (Exclusive)

    $75,000

    Designed to foster collaboration between advocacy groups and all conference attendees in support of the neuromuscular disease (NMD) community. Positioned in a high-traffic area, the pavilion will be visually defined by branded pillars featuring your company’s name and logo. This location offers strong visibility to conference attendees while maintaining a welcoming and accessible environment for meaningful engagement.

  • Online Conference Registration Platform Sponsorship (Exclusive)

    $75,000

    Maximize the visibility of your brand by positioning it on the conference registration portal for the upcoming 2026 MDA Clinical & Scientific Conference. This portal will serve as a crucial access point for visitors, attendees, exhibitors, sponsors, and media representatives who will secure their conference passes in the months and weeks leading up to the event. With extensive promotion during the MDA marketing campaign, this is an excellent opportunity to reach a wide audience and make a lasting impression.

  • Conference Welcome Bag (Exclusive)

    $75,000

    Looking for a sponsorship opportunity that extends beyond the conference itself? Look no further than the highly visible conference welcome bag sponsorship. All conference attendees will receive a welcome bag upon registration check-in, featuring a co-branded logo of your company and MDA. This sponsorship offers an excellent opportunity to showcase your brand and reach a wider audience beyond the conference attendees. Don’t miss out on the chance to increase your brand recognition and reach a larger audience through this exciting sponsorship opportunity. The cost of sponsorship includes the production and cost of the welcome bag and one (1) complimentary bag drop ($8,500 value).

  • All Conference Wi-Fi Access (Exclusive)

    $85,000

    Consider sponsoring the conference Wi-Fi. Your company will have exposure in high-traffic areas, including registration, informing attendees of your sponsorship and providing the Wi-Fi password. In addition, your company name and logo will be prominently displayed in the conference mobile app under the Wi-Fi button. By sponsoring the conference Wi-Fi, your company can reach a wide audience and make a lasting impression on all attendees. Don’t miss out on this unique opportunity to increase your brand recognition and exposure at the 2026 MDA Clinical & Scientific Conference.

  • Countdown Clock on MDAConference.org Homepage (Exclusive)

    $25,000

    Put your brand front and center by sponsoring the countdown clock on the 2026 conference homepage. Your logo will appear next to the clock and link to a URL of your choice. With over 170,000 views in nine months, the site offers high-impact, repeated exposure to a targeted audience of clinicians, researchers, and industry professionals.

  • Conference Branding Opportunities

    Maximize visibility with strategic branding placements throughout high-traffic areas of the conference venue. From escalator wraps to elevator doors and exhibit hall entryway signage, these opportunities deliver consistent exposure and reinforce your brand presence where attendees gather, connect, and move.

    View available branding opportunities

  • Bag Drops

    $9,000

    Ensure that all attendees are aware of your presence at the conference by taking advantage of this opportunity to include one print item in the welcome bags for all attendees. MDA will distribute your “Bag Drop” in two (2) ways for maximum exposure. Your printed item will be included in the welcome bag for in-person conference attendees upon registration check and will be sent to all virtual attendees starting on Sunday, March 8, 2026.

    Bag Drop Deadlines –

    • January 26, 2026 – PDF version of your item submitted for approval by MDA.
    • Delivery of printed copies – no larger than 8.5″x11″ must be delivered between March 3–5, 2026.
      • Delivery any earlier or later may impact the delivery of your bag drop.
      • Quantity- 1600

    The price is per item, and shipping instructions will be provided to sponsors upon commitment.

  • Guest Room Door Drop (2 Sunday & 2 Monday)

    $25,000

    Looking to make a lasting impression on conference attendees? Consider a Guest Room Door Drop sponsorship at the Hilton Orlando. This opportunity allows your branded materials to be placed directly at attendees’ doors on Sunday and Monday evenings. With only two spots available each night, your organization will stand out during these key moments of the conference.

    Sponsorship Benefits:

    • Direct Engagement: Place your materials directly into the hands of attendees staying at the Hilton Orlando.
    • Exclusive Access: Limited to two sponsors per night, ensuring maximum visibility.
    • Strategic Timing: Reach attendees during their personal time, enhancing brand recognition

    Guest Room Drop Deadlines –

    • January 26, 2026 – PDF version of your item submitted for approval by MDA.
    • Delivery of printed copies – no larger than 8.5″x11″ must be delivered between March 3–5, 2026.
      • Delivery any earlier or later may impact the delivery of your room drop.
    • Guest Room Door Drop – qty. 1600
    • Shipping instructions will be provided to sponsors upon commitment.
  • MDA Care Center Seat Drop

    $15,000

    Interested in dropping the latest information about your company at the MDA Care Center Directors meeting? Get a one-time seat drop at these specialty meetings designed for the MDA Care Center Network. This is a direct way to influence and bring awareness of your company to the Care Center Directors who care for the NMD community. Seat drops will be placed in a co-branded plastic bag with MDA’s logo and all sponsoring organizations of the seat drop opportunity.

    Seat Drop Deadlines –

    • January 26, 2026 – PDF version of your item submitted for approval by MDA.
    • Delivery of printed copies – no larger than 8.5″x11″ must be delivered between March 3–5, 2026.
      • Delivery any earlier or later may impact the delivery of your seat drop.
    • Care Center Seat Drop – qty. 200

    Price is per seat drop, and shipping instructions will be provided to sponsors upon commitment.

  • Notepads (Exclusive)

    $8,500

    Customized notepads are highly sought after at conferences and are always a hit with attendees. To take advantage of this opportunity, you provide the notepads, and MDA will distribute them in the welcome bag. Please note the sponsoring organization must supply 1600 notepads to MDA Conference offices at the Hilton Orlando between March 3-5, 2026. Delivery any earlier or later may impact the inclusion of your item in MDA Conference Welcome Bag. If you commit to sponsoring, delivery instructions will be provided to you.

  • Pens (Exclusive)

    $8,500

    By providing pens with your company’s name or logo, you can ensure that your business remains prominent in the minds of attendees. This opportunity is exclusive and allows you to place your brand directly in their hands. MDA will distribute the pens in the welcome bag. Please note the sponsoring organization must deliver 1600 pens to MDA Conference offices at the Hilton Orlando between March 3-5, 2026. Delivery any earlier or later may impact the inclusion of your item in MDA Conference Welcome Bag. If you commit to sponsoring, delivery instructions will be provided to you.

  • Quest Magazine Belly Tip (Exclusive)

    $15,000 (Half Page 2-Sided Belly Tip) or
    $25,000 (Full Page 2-Sided Cover Tip)

    Quest Magazine offers a premium position belly tip that can be either a half page or full page double-sided piece that is adhered (left side glue strip) to the magazine’s front cover to provide a high visibility promotional opportunity. Printed belly tips can be customized with a logo, product information, including QR Code source tracking. Quest Magazine is included in the conference welcome bag, given to all attendees.

    Design specs provided after sponsor commitment.

    Quest Ad Deadlines

    • Sponsorship must be secured prior to December 1, 2025.
    • All materials due to MDA by January 19, 2026. (No extensions will be provided)
    • Quest print insertion order required.
  • Custom Cookie Sponsorship (Exclusive)

    $20,000

    Add a sweet touch to the conference experience with our exclusive Cookie Sponsorship! Your organization
    will be featured on delicious, individually wrapped cookies included in every attendee’s welcome bag.
    Whether you choose a custom logo design, or a unique shape, this sponsorship offers a memorable and personal way to make a first impression. Treat attendees to something they’ll enjoy — and remember you by!

    Includes:

    • Branded packaging with your logo and message.
    • Choose from square, round, rectangle or heart shaped cookies.
    • Reserve by January, 7, 2026.
  • Afternoon Ice Cream Break Sponsorship

    $35,000 (1 Monday, 1 Tuesday) or
    $65,000 Exclusive

    Give attendees a refreshing treat they’ll look forward to with the Afternoon Ice Cream Break! As the exclusive sponsor, your brand will be featured prominently at a hosted ice cream station, offering a variety of classic and novelty options.

    Includes:

    • Branded signage at the ice cream station within exhibit hall.
  • Allied Health Providers Lounge

    $75,000

    Position your brand at the heart of the conference experience for one of the most essential attendee groups— our Allied Health Providers.

    The Allied Health Providers Lounge offers an inviting, dedicated space for physical therapists, occupational therapists, nurses, respiratory therapists, and social workers, etc. to relax, recharge, and connect between sessions. This highly visible sponsorship provides a unique opportunity to align your brand with the professionals who translate research into practice and have a direct impact on patient care.

    As the exclusive sponsor, you will receive:

    • Prominent logo recognition on lounge signage and on site materials
    • Opportunity to provide branded giveaways or materials in the lounge
    • Recognition in the conference program, website, and app as the Allied Health Providers Lounge Sponsor
    • A meaningful touch point with a key audience that values innovation, tools, and resources to elevate their
      work

    Support the community that supports patients — and position your organization as a champion of allied health professionals.

  • “Puppy Break” Pet Adoption Sponsorship

    $30,000 (Exclusive)

    Give attendees a reason to paws.

    This feel-good sponsorship offers a unique opportunity to support local rescue organizations while delivering joy, stress relief, and a little tail-wagging happiness to conference-goers. The sponsored adoption program will feature adoptable animals from a local shelter, creating a high-traffic, high-impact space for attendees to unwind, recharge, and connect.

    As the exclusive sponsor, your brand will be prominently featured in signage and in related marketing materials. This is more than a sponsorship, it’s a moment of pure connection that aligns with compassion, wellness, and community.

    Includes:

    • Exclusive naming rights (e.g. “[Your Company] Puppy Lounge”)
    • Branding on event signage, conference app, and website
    • Opportunity to provide branded giveaways or signage

    Let’s make some tails wag—for the MDA Mission!

  • Independent Medical Education Grant

    $25,000 (Limit of two (2) grants)

    This opportunity allows an organization to support MDA’s ongoing education initiatives while increasing their visibility within MDA’s network of multidisciplinary clinicians. MDA offers attendees the chance to earn Continuing Education (CE) credits through its Allied Health Workshop and workshops on various neuromuscular disease (NMD) care topics. In 2025, MDA provided 18 CE-accredited sessions, along with the 8.25 CEUs offered through the Texas Physical Therapy Association and 12 contact hours with the National Society of Genetic Counselors.

    Opportunity includes:

    • Supporters will be recognized in a statement of support in conference agenda, applicable conference emails, and MDA’s mobile conference app.
    • Statement of company support will also be noted on enduring materials, which are posted on the Conference webpage and are associated with CE credit up to one year following the event.

    Note: This is not a sponsorship opportunity; the use of logos and brand names is strictly prohibited. Sponsorship benefits do not apply to Grants.