The conference where innovation meets infrastructure

Sponsoring the CIM Conference demonstrates your commitment to critical infrastructure and gives you a competitive edge in shaping the future.

Why Sponsor

Be a leader in strengthening America’s backbone at CIM 2026. Held in Columbus, Ohio, this conference brings together 300 top executives, investors, and policymakers to rebuild our energy, supply chains, and defenses. Sponsoring puts your company front and center as a key player in keeping America strong and secure. Huge thanks to our amazing sponsors who make this critical event happen!

Increased brand exposure

Showcase expertise through speaking

Deeper networking opportunities

Shape industry trends

Sponsorship Levels

We have a sponsorship to fit your goals and set your company apart. Sponsorship benefits vary but generally include visibility in our conference guide, event marketing and on-site signage. Review the sponsorship packages below for each level of benefit. 

Conference Sponsor

There are programs that fit all budgets. So you have a unique sponsorship idea? We’re all ears. Reach out to Chad Treboniak at info@criticalops.com with questions or suggestions.

  • Keynote Presentation (60-minutes)
  • Fireside Chat at lunch on day 1 (15-minutes)
  • Event title marketing listed as “Sponsored by”
  • Dedicated 1-on-1 meeting room
  • Promotion on all marketing and on-site signage
  • Full-page advertisement in the printed program
  • Exhibit space in prime location
  • Complimentary Conference tickets for six (6) attendees 
  • Event title marketing listed as “In association with [lead sponsor]”
  • Promotion on all marketing and on-site signage
  • Demonstration during a networking break (15-minutes)
  • Panelist selection, two (2)
  • Dedicated 1-on-1 meeting room
  • Half-page advertisement in the printed program
  • Exhibit space in prime location
  • Meeting room branding
  • Complimentary Conference tickets for six (6) attendees 
  • Event title marketing listed as “[Panel] sponsored by”
  • Promotion on all on-site marketing, website and two (2) social media posts
  • Panelist selection, one (1)
  • Shared 1-on-1 meeting room
  • Demonstration after panel (10-minutes)
  • Quarter-page advertisement in the printed program
  • Exhibit space
  • Complimentary Conference tickets for two (2) attendees 
  • Logo on the event website
  • Mention in the opening remarks
  • Option to provide branded swag (1 x small item* or 2 x pieces of literature) for attendee bags
  • Complimentary Conference ticket for one (1) attendee

*Small item subject to approval. Must be hand-held like a pen or a small notebook.

Group Sales

This unique sponsorship combines high-impact visibility with premium networking opportunities, ideal for showcasing your company. Invite clients or prospects to drive new business, or use it as a professional development experience for your team. 

 

  • Logo on one (1) conference table
  • Logo inside of the printed program
  • Exhibit space with all included standard benefits
  • Complimentary Conference tickets for five (5) attendees 
  • Logo on two (2) conference tables
  • Logo inside of the printed program
  • Exhibit space with all included standard benefits
  • Complimentary Conference tickets for 10 attendees 
  • Logo on three (3) conference tables
  • Logo inside of the printed program
  • Exhibit space with all included standard benefits
  • Complimentary Conference tickets for 15 attendees 
  • Logo on four (4) conference tables
  • Logo inside of the printed program
  • Exhibit space with all included standard benefits
  • Complimentary Conference tickets for 20 attendees 

Additinal Opportunities

Here are a few different great ways to increase your exposure at the conference.

  • Logo in printed program and on-site signage
  • Mention in the opening remarks
  • Option to provide branded swag (1 x small item or 2 x pieces of literature) for attendee bags
  • Complimentary Conference tickets for two (2) attendees

*Small item subject to approval. Must be hand-held like a pen or a small notebook.

  • Logo on the attendee bag
  • Mention in the opening remarks
  • Option to provide branded swag (1 x small item or 2 x pieces of literature) for attendee bags
  • Complimentary Conference tickets for two (2) attendees

*Small item subject to approval. Must be hand-held like a pen or a small notebook.

Elevate your brand as an industry leader with this exclusive add-on to a Group Sales or Conference Sponsorship purchase. Select an available business category that aligns with your brand (e.g., Solar, Automotive), and we’ll feature you as the official Category Sponsor in the printed event program and across promotional materials.

Example: Solar Panel Manufacturer – Your Company

Reach out today to kick off your CIM 2026 sponsorship!