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Sponsor and ExhibitonProspectus 2024 Leadership Conference & Year-Round Events & Activation April 14 – 17, 2024Kansas City, MOInterContinental Kansas City at the PlazaVisionServe Alliance

Dear Corporate Partners, We offer you the opportunity to partner with us at our upcoming LeadershipConference in Kansas City, Missouri, April 14 – 17, 2024. Along with theconference, we will have additional events in 2024 to showcase yourcompany at virtual events and a Leadership Seminar being planned for thisfall. This Sponsor and Exhibitor Prospectus has details on the conference –offering professional development, networking opportunities and inspirationto an expected attendance of 200+ of our member leaders and theirexecutive team leaders. Here are some reasons why you should be aSponsor: VALUABLE YEAR-ROUND ACCESS TO THE DECISION MAKERS Your sponsorship packages include a year-round advertising package tokeep your company in front of your target audience especially the decisionmakers – the executive staff - giving you additional engagementopportunities throughout 2024 to interact and connect with potentialcustomers. EFFECTIVE LEAD GENERATIONWe give you access to attendee list and profiles for easy follow-up withcompany representatives. After the event you’ll get analytics to conductmore informed follow-up.IN PERSON AND ONLINE ENGAGEMENT OPPORTUNITIESSee the table of Sponsorship benefits on page 4 to choose the rightcombination of in person and online benefits such as an exhibit hall table,dedicated sponsor listing on the virtual conference website and event appwith instant messaging and a meeting scheduler at the click of a button. GROWING ATTENDANCE AT IN PERSON EVENTSOur last two annual conferences had strong support - 177 attendees inTampa, FL (2022) and 120 attendees in Austin, TX (2023), and we anticipate2024 conference to have upwards of 200 attendees. Partner with VisionServe Alliance

We will continue to offer you year-round engagement opportunities foreven more return on your investment. See the table of sponsorshippackages on page 4 tailor-made to meet your company’s goals. Foradditional notice, select one of the branded engagement experienceslisted on page 6.As always, VSA’s staff members are here to ensure we provide you withthe exposure you are looking for. There are many options listed here, but ifyou don’t see the kind of package you’re looking for, reach out to us andwe’ll create a custom package just for you. Branded sponsorshipopportunities are available, while quantities last, so reach out to us at yourearliest convenience once you’ve made your decision. Learn more at ourConference Registration site.We thank you for your company’s support of VisionServe Alliance and ourmembers. We look forward to seeing you in Kansas City! Lee Nasehi President & CEOVisionServe AllianceWendy HymesDirector of Membership & ConferencesVisionServe Alliance

Available Benefits & Year-RoundEngagements $7,500 Platinum Level $5,000 Gold Level $2,500 Silver Level $1,700 Bronze Level Live demo of products/services 10 min 5 min   60-minute Sponsor presented session*pending VSA approval √    Length of session intro 5 min 3 min 2 min 1 min Exhibit Table in break area √ √ √ √ Virtual Exhibit Booth √ √ √ √ Branded Sponsor Opportunities (See page 5) √ √ √ Not included Banner ads on sessions, calendar, homepage 2 1 1 1 Provided attendees list pre-conference √ √ √ √ # of full conference Registrations(admission for 1 person to the WelcomeReception, all meals and attendance atlearning sessions) 3 2 1 1 Benefit Summary by Sponsorship LevelJoin VisionServe Alliance and Presenting Sponsor

Available Benefits & Year-Round Engagements $7,500 Platinum Level $5,000 Gold Level $2,500 Silver Level $1,700 Bronze Level # of Booth Staff registrations (for staff access of your onsite and virtual Exhibit Booth only; NOaccess to the Welcome Reception,meals or attendance at learningsessions) unlimited unlimited unlimited unlimited # of customized email blasts before or after 2 (before & during) 1 (before or during) Not included Not included Company name/logo on VSAwebsite, event registrationpage and in all event emails √ √ √ √ Year-Round Advertising Benefits Level 1 Advertising Package (See page 6 for details) √  Not included Level 2 Advertising Package (See page 6 for details)  √  Not included Level 3 Advertising Package(See page 6 for details)  √ Not included

Platinum Sponsor - $7,500 Platinum Sponsors receive benefits for the 2024 LeadershipConference, plus Year-Round Benefits.Leadership Conference Benefits: 10-minute Live demo of products/services 60-minute Sponsor presented session *pending VSA approval 5-minute session intro Exhibit Table in break area with unlimited Booth Staff (for staffaccess for your onsite and virtual Exhibit Booth only; NO access tothe Welcome Reception, meals or learning session attendance)Virtual Exhibit Booth Choice of Branded Sponsor Opportunities 2 Banner ads on sessions, calendar, homepage Provided attendees list pre-conference 3 full conference Registrations (admission for 1 person to theWelcome Reception, all meals & attendance at learning sessions)2 customized email blasts (before, during and after conference) Company name/logo on VSA website, event registration page andin all event emails Year-Round Benefits: 6 Social Media shares *Subject to VSA approvalLive commercial3 Audio ads on Voices of Vision Leaders podcast2 video commercials at VSA virtual events – live and recording2 Member-Only eNews ads & 1 Public eNews ad (1,400+ recipients)Logo on VSA homepage & customizable sponsor page1 Ad in the VSA Member Portal

Gold Sponsor - $5,000 Gold Sponsors receive benefits for the Leadership Conference, plusYear-Round Benefits.Leadership Conference Benefits: 5-minute Live demo of products/services 3-minute session intro Exhibit Table in break area with unlimited Booth Staff (for staffaccess for your onsite and virtual Exhibit Booth only; NO access tothe Welcome Reception, meals or learning session attendance)Virtual Exhibit Booth Choice of Branded Sponsor Opportunities 1 Banner ad on sessions, calendar, homepage Provided attendees list pre-conference 2 full conference registrations (admission for 1 person to theWelcome Reception, all meals and attendance at learningsessions) Exhibitor Showcase Mon & Tues 1 customized email blast (before, during or after conference) Company name/logo on VSA website, event registration page andin all event emails Year-Round Benefits: 4 Social Media shares *Subject to VSA approval 1 Video commercial at VSA virtual event 2 Audio ads on Voices of Vision Leaders podcast Live commercial at virtual event – 3 min 1 Member-Only eNews ad & 1 Public eNews ad (1,400+ recipients)

Silver Sponsor - $2,500 2024 Leadership Conference Benefits: 2-minute session intro Exhibit Table in break area with unlimited Booth Staff (for staffaccess for your onsite & virtual Exhibit Booth only; NO access tothe Welcome Reception, meals or learning session attendance)Virtual Exhibit Booth 1 Banner ad on sessions, calendar, homepage Provided attendees list pre-conference 1 full conference registration (admission for 1 person to theWelcome Reception, all meals and attendance at learningsessions)Company name/logo on VSA website, event registration pageand in all event emails Year-Round Benefits 2 Social Media shares *Subject to VSA approval 1 Audio ad on a Voices of Vision Leaders podcast Video commercial included on recording of virtual event1 Public eNews ad (700+ recipients)Logo on VSA homepage & customizable sponsor page1 Ad in the VSA Member Portal

Bronze Sponsor - $1,700 2024 Leadership Conference Benefits: 1-minute session intro Exhibit Table in break area with unlimited Booth Staff (for staffaccess for your onsite and virtual Exhibit Booth only; NO access tothe Welcome Reception, meals or learning session attendance)Virtual Exhibit Booth 1 Banner ad on sessions, calendar, homepage Provided attendees list pre-conference 1 Booth Staff Company name/logo on VSA website, event registration pageand in all event emails

Branded sponsorship opportunities are available while qualities last, soreach out to us at your earliest convenience once you’ve made yourdecision. Registration is open. Sponsors will also be acknowledgedwith a clickable logo/banner ad in the event app and on the virtualevent website.Nametag Lanyard Sponsor - $2,500 ExclusiveYour company logo will be the featured logo on the Summit nametaglanyards.VSA LC Tote Bag Sponsor - $2,500 ExclusiveStand out with your company logo featured on our useful tote baggiven to ALL attendees when they check-in.Welcome Reception - $5,000 Exclusive; $2,500 non-exclusiveMake a name for your company during the premier networking eventof the conference. Each year industry leaders unite at this must-attendVSA event! During this 2-hour event, you have the opportunity tocreate a link between your brand and attending leaders. Thisopportunity gives you an extra showcase for your company from thepodium (5 minutes for $5,000, 3 minutes for $2,500) to address allattendees and branded signage. Monday Keynote Session - $5,000 Exclusive; $2,500 non-exclusiveGet off to a quick start to the conference by sponsoring our keynotespeaker presentation. This sponsorship includes 5 minutes at thepodium to address all attendees, and includes your company’s logo onall signage, printed and online listings and additional brandingopportunities in the event app. 2024Leadership Conference BrandedSponsorship Opportunities

Tuesday Happy Hour/Exhibitor Showcase - $5,000 Exclusive;$2,500 non-exclusive*Use this time to demo your latest innovative products as attendeesmix, mingle and grab a beverage and some snacks. Includes aspotlight for your company representative to say a few words ofwelcome. *Extra catering costs to be covered by the sponsor. Breakfast or Lunch - $5,000 Exclusive; $2,500 non-exclusiveShowcase your company during breakfast or lunch on Monday orTuesday. The meal will feature dedicated signage for yourcompany during a catered breakfast or lunch at our venue. Includesa spotlight for your company representative to say a few words ofwelcome. Coffee Break - $2,500 – ExclusiveBe the center of attention by sponsoring attendees’ morning orafternoon coffee pick-me-up! Tag your company as an industryleader including your company’s logo on all signage, printed and online listings and additional branding opportunities in theevent app.

Sponsor Networking Activities at our 2024 Leadership Conference Sunday Welcome Reception Breaks, Meals & Happy HourTwo Restaurant Dine-Arounds Annual Awards CeremonyPhoto courtesy of Visit KC

Sponsors receive additional online engagement:Large logo on event landing page, duringOpening Session, before a speaker, and on theappVirtual Exhibit Booth branded with yourcompany’s logo and signage where you canupload materials like On-Demand video contentto be viewed before, during, and after theconference to highlight your product or serviceofferings; refresh content anytime you want.Make appointments with attendees and yourcompany representatives; set up one-on-onemeetings with attendees or link to a virtual roomanytime to talk directly with attendees. Expanded access to the event platform, eventapp, and On-Demand video library 30 days beforethe event and 60 days after the event.Complimentary Preliminary and Post-ShowAttendee List.Online Engagement

Many Leadership Conference sponsorship packages include an additional Level 1,Level 2 or Level 3 year-round marketing package at no extra charge (see nextpage). These packages can also be purchased a la carte for $500, $750 and$1,000. These advertising opportunities give your company additional engagementopportunities to be recognized for your support for VisionServe’s nationalprograms during VisionServe Alliance’s Leadership Conference and throughout2024 at these events:Big Data Project & Other WebinarsVSA’s most ambitious project to map out the future of data and research neededfor our field; provides national and state-level data (in available states) on the rateof blindness and low vision among working age people, 18-64, and people aged 65 years and older. Leadership AcademyTraining and mentoring program to develop future leaders in the Vision Servicesfield as current leadership retires in record numbersVoices of Vision Leaders PodcastInterviews with leaders in the field of blindness and visual impairment on a rangeof topics affecting the field including public policy, accessibility technology, andleadership development.Executive Leadership SymposiumIn-person event being planned for fall of 2024 in conjunction with the NIB TrainingConference or another national partner.Community Regional Engagement and Professional Empowerment (C.R.E.P.E.)EventsIn-person training events presented in conjunction with partners countrywide.Year-Round Marketing Opportunities

Year-Round Marketing OpportunitiesLevel 1 Marketing Package - $1,0006 Social Media shares (subject to VSA approval)*Live commercial3 Audio ads on Voices of Vision Leaders podcast2 video commercials at VSA virtual events – live and recording2 Member-Only eNews ads & 1 Public eNews ad (distributes to 1,500)Logo on VSA homepage & customizable sponsor page1 Ad in the VSA Member PortalLevel 2 Marketing Package - $7504 Social Media shares (subject to VSA approval*) 1 Video commercial at VSA virtual event2 Audio ads on Voices of Vision Leaders podcast Live commercial at virtual event – 3 min1 Member-Only eNews ad & 1 Public eNews ad (distributes to 1,500)Level 3 Marketing Package - $5002 Social Media shares (subject to VSA approval*) 1 Audio ad on a Voices of Vision Leaders podcast Video commercial included on recording of virtual event1 Public eNews ad (distributes to 1,500)Logo on VSA homepage & customizable sponsor page1 Ad in the VSA Member PortalAdditional Advertising Opportunities Talk to us about other customizable opportunities, including:Virtual Presentations $1,250 each or $3,250 for threeLogo on VSA homepage & customizable sponsor page1 Ad in the VSA Member Portal

Hotel InformationBranded sponsorship opportunities are available while quantities last, so reach out to us atyour earliest convenience or for more information. For maximum exposure, select yoursponsorship opportunity as soon as possible.Reserve your branded sponsorship opportunities today by emailing Wendy Hymes atwendy@VisionServeAlliance.org or calling (314) 257-0530. Visit our Conference Registration site for more information about our 2024 Focused on theFuture conference. Timeline & How to RegisterOur venue is theInterContinental KansasCity at the Plaza. Thehotel is located stepsaway from Country ClubPlaza, the nation’s firstsuburban shoppingdistrict designed toaccommodate cars, abeautiful pedestrian areaand architectural andcultural treasure a fewmiles south of downtown.Hotel phone is (816) 756-1500. A booking link to reserverooms at our group rate of$189/night is posted onour ConferenceRegistration website.

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"I appreciated attending conferencesessions on leadershipdevelopment, including practicalapplications such as creating aculture that fosters innovation; asession on the importance ofresearch to gather data on those weserve to help demonstrate wherewe can have impact; and tips foreffective advocacy and influencingpublic policy. The networkingopportunities helped me connectwith CEOs new to the field and Ibrought ideas and resources backto my organization that will helppropel us forward.”George AbbottPresident and CEOThe Lighthouse for the Blind, Inc.“I am a strong believer in the valueof partnerships and collaborations.Attending the VSA conferences hasbeen a great way to find partnersand collaborators, learn newinformation to be a betteradministrator and steal good ideasfrom colleagues around thecountry. Bring along your executiveteam for even greater impact!”Nancy D. MillerExecutive Director/CEOVISIONS/Services for the Blind and Visually Impaired.Recent Conference Attendee Testimonials

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