Showcase Your Brand Where It Matters Most

Whether you're looking to launch a new product, stand out from the competition, or drive more buyers to your booth, we offer a variety of sponsorship opportunities designed to help you achieve your goals.

From crowd-favorite activations like the DEMA Show Treasure Hunt to eye-catching signage and high-visibility digital placements, there are options to fit every brand and budget

To secure your sponsorship, fill out the form below or contact us at sales@demashow.com.

All DEMA Show Sponsorships Include

  • Sponsor logo and link on DEMA Show website 
  • Sponsor logo and link in DEMA Show Mobile App 
  • Sponsor logo inclusion in attendee emails 
  • Sponsor recognition/logo inclusion in on-site signage 
  • DEMA Rewards Points
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Digital Opportunities

Attendee Newsletter Banner Ad

$1,000 | 3 Available (Exclusive Per Email)

Place your banner ad in one of the monthly email newsletters sent to all registered attendees in the months leading up to DEMA Show. 

  • Banner ad placed mid-email with link to sponsor's webpage
    • Ad size: 650 px (width) x 200 px (height)
  • Core benefits

Sponsor to provide artwork two weeks before scheduled deployment date.

Email availability: August, September, and October

Dedicated Email to Attendees

$2,500 | 4 Available

Create a branded email promotion, and we’ll deliver it directly to our attendee database, full with the most qualified buyers in the industry.

  • One dedicated HTML email sent to the full attendee list.
    • Email must not exceed 720 px wide
  • Core benefits
Sponsor provides content, subject line, and graphics. Sent by show management.

Email availability: July, August, September, and October

Show Daily Email Sponsor

$1,500 | 4 Available (Exclusive Per Email)

Get your brand in front of every attendee each morning with a placement in a DEMA "Show Daily" email, one of the most-read communications of the event.

  • Banner ad placed mid-email with link to sponsor's webpage 
    • Ad size: 650 px (width) x 200 px (height)
  • Core benefits

Sponsor to provide artwork and copy two weeks before scheduled deployment date.

Email availability: November 3, 4, 5, or 6

Attendee Know Before You Go Sponsor

$1,500 | Exclusive SOLD

Position your brand as a trusted resource ahead of the event in the “Know Before You Go” email, delivered to all pre-registered attendees.

  • Banner ad placed mid-email with link to sponsor's webpage 
    • Ad size: 650 px (width) x 200 px (height)
    • Brief company message or promotion including booth number (300 character maximum)
  • Core benefits

Sponsor to provide artwork and copy two weeks before scheduled deployment date.

Timing: Sent ~5–7 days before the show opens

Website Homepage Banner Ads

$1,250 | 5 Available

Secure prominent visibility with a rotating banner ad on the official DEMA Show homepage. This high-impact placement keeps your brand consistently in view as attendees register and plan their time on-site.

  • (1) Rotating banner ad on the official DEMA Show homepage with link to sponsor's URL.
    • Ad size: 728 px (width) x 90 px (height)
  • Core benefits

Sponsor to provide artwork and URL. Show management will upload within one week of receiving advertisement.

 

Social Media Post

$500 | 4 Available (Pre-Show)

Put your brand in front of the diving, travel, and action water sports communities with a sponsored post across official DEMA Show social media channels.

  • (1) Social media post posted on the DEMA Show Instagram
    • Social media graphic size: 1080 wide x 1350 height (px)
    • Brief caption or promotional message including booth number (300 character maximum)
  • Core benefits

Sponsor to provide artwork and copy two weeks before scheduled deployment date.

Social Media Post Availability: August, September, and (2) October

Mobile App Title Sponsor

$5,000 | Exclusive

“DEMA Show Mobile App Powered by [Sponsor Name]”

As the title sponsor, your company will receive prominent placement across all mobile app promotions, ensuring consistent visibility before, during, and throughout the event experience.

  • Sponsor logo on mobile app splash screen (first thing users see when opening the app) 
  • (1) Mobile App push notification sent to all app users onsite at DEMA Show 
  • Branded rotating banner ad within high-traffic app sections 
  • Recognition as Mobile App Title Sponsor on/in: 
    • Pre-show emails promoting the app 
    • Event website’s app download section 
    • Social media mentions announcing and thanking the Mobile App Title Sponsor 
  • Core benefits

Mobile App Banner Ad

$1,000 | 4 Available

A banner ad placed within high-traffic sections of the mobile app, delivering repeated exposure as attendees browse schedules, exhibitor listings, Show floor maps, and event updates throughout the show.

  • (1) Branded rotating banner ad within high-traffic app sections
    • Ad size: TBD
  • Core benefits

Sponsor to provide artwork. Show management will upload within one week of receiving.

 

Mobile App Push Alerts

$500 | 4 Available (Exclusive Per Day)

Send your message directly to every attendee’s phone with a branded push notification through the DEMA Show Mobile App. 

  • (1) push notification sent during the event.
    • Push notication title (90 characters maximum)
    • Push notification message (300 characters maximum)
  • Core benefits

Sponsor to provide push notification by October 28, 2026 by 5PM EST.

Availability: Tuesday, Nov. 3; Wednesday, Nov. 4; Thursday, Nov. 5; and Friday, Nov. 6.

Printed Opportunities & On-Site Signage

Printed Floor Map Ad - Back Cover

$2,000 | Exclusive

Go big or go home with a premium back cover ad placement on the official printed floor map distributed onsite to all attendees. 

  • Ad placement on printed floor map distributed onsite to all attendees. Back cover provides premium full-page visibility.
    • Print advertisement size:
  • Core benefits

Sponsor to provide artwork by the print deadline.

Printed Floor Map Ad - Interior

$450 | 4 Available

Place your brand alongside the action with an interior ad positioned next to the official show floor layout in the printed floor map distributed to all attendees onsite. 

  • Ad placement on printed floor map available onsite to all attendees. Single ads appear below/beside show floor layout.
    • Ad size: TBD
  • Core benefits

Sponsor to provide artwork by print deadline.

Recycling Stations

$1,500 | Call for Availability

Show your commitment to sustainability with branded waste receptacles made from recycled materials. Eco-friendly corrugated trash bins placed throughout key exhibit hall areas provide high-visibility branding while showcasing your commitment to sustainability.

  • Company Logo / advertisement displayed on the two sides of each waste receptacle
  • Placement in high-traffic common areas on the exhibit floor
  • Core benefits

Sponsor to provide artwork. Show management to choose specific placement of each waste receptacle.

Banners (Lobby, Hallways, Exterior)

Call for Pricing | Multiple Available

Make a bold statement with branded banners displayed throughout high-traffic areas including lobbies, hallways, and exterior entrances. Create repeated brand exposure as guests arrive, navigate the venue, and move throughout the show.

  • Banner artwork prominently displayed throughout Ernest N. Morial Convention Center (depending on purchased area)
  • Core benefits

Sponsor to provide artwork by the print deadline.

Escalator Runners

$1,500 | Call for Availability

As attendees move between levels, your message stays front and center, delivering repeated exposure and keeping your brand top of mind all event long.

  • Runner artwork placed on high-traffic escalators throughout the convention center.
  • Core benefits

Sponsor to provide artwork by the print deadline.

Floor Stickers

$2,500 | Multiple Available

Help attendees navigate their way to your booth with customizable, highly visible decals on the Show Floor

  • Floor decal placed in strategic areas around the Show floor. Exact locations to be determined by show management.
  • Core benefits

Sponsor to provide artwork by the print deadline.

Hanging Aisle Danglers

$18,500 | 18 Danglers

Prominently display your company logo with hanging aisle danglers throughout the exhibit hall that will reinforce your brand and drive traffic to your booth to thousands of attendees

  • (18) Eighteen hanging aisle dangler signs between each aisle of the exhibit floor
  • Core benefits

Sponsor to provide artwork by the print deadline.

Double-Sided Meter Panels

$1,950 | 4 Available

Use these large signs as a guide for attendees throughout the hallways of the event, leading them directly to the center of all the action

  • (1) Double-sided meter board placed in the hallway of the convention center. Exact placement to be determined by show management.
  • Core benefits

Sponsor to provide artwork by the print deadline.

Hotel Key Cards

Call for Pricing | Exclusive

Sponsor the Official DEMA Show 2026 Hotel, the New Orleans Mariott! Place your brand directly in the hands of attendees staying at the official host hotel with branded key cards, complete with your sponsored artwork

  • Hotel key cards for the DEMA Show 2026 Official Host Hotel, the New Orleans Marriott
  • Core benefits

Sponsor to provide artwork by the print deadline.

Light Boxes

$3,500 | 5 Available

Capture attendees’ attention throughout the venue with these bright, eye-catching 7’ tall light boxes designed to make your brand stand out

  • (1) 7' tall Light Box
    • Artwork must include, company name, logo, and your branding ad/message.
  • Core benefits

Sponsor to provide artwork. Show management to determine exact placement of light box.

Window Clings

$5,500 | Exclusive

Greet attendees the moment they arrive by lining the convention center windows with your brand. 

  • Prominent window clings along doors entering the Ernest N. Morial Convention Center
    • Call for exact sizes and placement of window clings.
  • Core benefits

Sponsor to provide artwork by the print deadline.

Experiential Opportunities

Pre-Show Attendee Registration

$3,500 | Exclusive

Every attendee visits the DEMA Show website to register, making it one of the most highly trafficked and engaged platforms leading up to the event. Place your company logo front and center to maximize visibility and stay top of mind before attendees even arrive onsite.

  • Company logo front and center on registration site 
  • Company name and logo included in the registration confirmation email 
  • Company name and logo included in the official Badge Pick-Up Notice that every attendee must show on-site in order to pick up their badge
  • Core benefits

Treasure Hunt

$600 | 25 Available

Boost booth traffic and sponsor the DEMA Show 2026 Treasure Hunt! This interactive activation encourages attendees to explore the exhibit hall while engaging directly with sponsoring exhibitors

  • Your booth featured as a required stop on the official Treasure Hunt map
  • Guaranteed attendee traffic from engaged Treasure Hunt participants
  • Promotion across DEMA Show emails, website, onsite signage, mobile app, and social media
  • Opportunity to provide a giveaway and participate in the official prize drawing at DEMA Central

For more information on securing your space on the map, visit our dedicated Treasure Hunt page.

Daily Happy Hour

$1,500 | 3 Available (Exclusive Per Day)

Join the celebration on the Show Floor! As a co-sponsor or exclusive sponsor, you’ll gain visibility in a high-traffic, high-energy environment, without ever leaving the show floor!

  • Logo co-branded with the DEMA Show logo on onsite Happy Hour signage

  •  Sponsor recognition in: 

    • DEMA Show website Schedule of Events 

    • DEMA Show mobile app

    • That Day’s Show Daily Email (sent to all attendees) 

  • Option to provide a branded giveaway (subject to approval)

  • Recognition in Know Before You Go email to attendees

  • Tabletop space in the Happy Hour area for signage or optional attendee engagement

  • Core benefits

 

Exclusive Sponsor Bonuses: 

  • Premium logo placement on signage and promotions 

  • Mention in push alert reminders promoting the Happy Hour 

 

First-Time Attendee Orientation

$2,500 | Exclusive

Make a strong first impression with attendees who are experiencing DEMA Show for the very first time. The First-Timer Orientation welcomes new attendees with helpful insights on how to navigate the show, highlights must-see features, and more.

  • Logo on slideshow and handouts distributed at the start of the orientation
  • Verbal acknowledgement from the presenter at orientation
  • Logo on session schedule
  • Option to provide small promotional item
  • Logo on first-time attendee web page on DEMA Show site
  • Recognition in orientation reminder email sent to all attendees
  • Provide 30-second video to play during orientation

Did you know? Proceeds from DEMA Show go directly into supporting our industry and helping us sustain and grow professional diving, travel, and action water sports!

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