Corporate Affiliate Program (CAP) Benefits
This page explains all Corporate Affiliate Program (CAP) benefits and how to redeem them.
Welcome to the Corporate Affiliate Program (CAP) benefits page. This page explains each benefit and how to redeem it. We'll also list key contacts so that you know who to connect with should you have questions.
Complete CAP Brochure CAP Sponsors Page Submit Logo & Brand Standards
Who do I contact?
The Corporate Affiliate Program (CAP) program crosses several departments within CITE - events, marketing, and accounting.
- Program Manager: Andrea Bennett, Executive Director - andrea.bennett@cite.org
- Conference Lead: Threasa Hernandez, Event Manager - threasa.hernandez@cite.org
- Contact for CITE Annual Conference questions and benefits
- Marketing Lead: Halen Coury, Marketing Specialist - halen.coury@cite.org
- Contact for marketing questions and benefits
- Accounting Lead: Sokie (Sokontheara) Hul, Executive Specialist - sokie.hul@cite.org
- Contact for billing or contract questions
Still not sure who to contact? You can always reach us at sponsors@cite.org.
2025 Levels & Sponsors
Sponsor list will be updated as companies renew. We have also listed which sponsors have chosen which custom benefits. Once you expand the accordion to see details, you will see the sponsors who have selected that benefit.
Annual Conference Benefits
You can use this benefit to select a complimentary 10x10 booth or apply its value toward a larger booth size. Please note that this booth credit cannot be used for additional sponsorships and applies to the following years conference.
Booth selections for the 2026 Annual Conference will be made on Wednesday, November 19 at the 2025 Annual Conference.
On Wednesday, November 19, Andrea will walk the expo hall with a booth map for the following year. We will go in order of level and years of sponsorship. We will be sure to have booth selections from all sponsors before opening booth registration to the public.
All sponsors receive complimentary full conference passes depending on their level of sponsorship. Additional full conference passes can be purchased, please see the following discount structure:
- Exabyte - 25%
- Petabyte - 20%
- Terabyte - 15%
- Gigabyte - 10%
This is dependent on the sponsorship level. To take advantage of this discount, please e-mail conference@cite.org.
- Exabyte - 10
- Petabyte - 6
- Terabyte - 3
- Gigabyte - 1
Full conference passes are in addition to booth passes included with your booth. This full conference pass includes access to keynotes, sessions, and meals. Instructions to redeem the passes are available in the exhibitor portal. If you don't have access, please e-mail exhibit@cite.org to gain access. You must be registered by October 25 to have access to CITE discounted room blocks.
Use of CITE logo on Conference Swag Item (Exabyte & Petabyte Only)
Attendee swag bag item:
Exabyte & Petabyte sponsors have the opportunity to include a swag item in the bag attendees receive. If you plan to include an item, please order 1,700 pieces to ensure all attendees get an item. Items from a previous attendee swag bag are pictured below. You are welcome to co-brand your attendee swag item with the CITE logo. This item’s design must be pre-approved and submitted no later than September 5.
No white papers, brochures, or printed materials are allowed, this is purely a promotional item. If paper is sent, it will not be included in the bag.
Shipping Information:
Items must be shipped to the Tricord warehouse between Monday, October 13, 2025 & Wednesday, November 12, 2025 and use the shipping label linked below so Tricord knows to take these items to registration for bag stuffing.
One Digital Banner Ad In The Conference Mobile App** (Exabyte Only) (Custom Benefit)
Boost your company’s visibility with a dedicated digital banner ad in the conference mobile app. Your ad will be strategically placed to capture attendees' attention as they navigate the app. (6 Available)
- Supported file types: JPEG, JPG, PNG, or GIF only
- Required size: 1464 x 420 pixels
**Sponsor responsible for creating and providing graphics to CITE Staff. All deliverables due by: Monday, October 13, 2025, for CITE approval.
Push Notifications On Conference Mobile App (Exabyte & Petabyte Only) (Custom Benefit)
Engage directly with conference attendees through a dedicated push notification on the event's
mobile app. This notification will encourage attendees to visit your booth, increasing foot traffic
and brand visibility.
The platform only allows a limited number of characters. The notification will contain your
company name and booth number. (10 Available)
Digital Posters will be placed in high traffic areas of the Convention Center for maximum visibility from attendees. Sponsorship is available for Tuesday & Wednesday.
Your sponsorship includes:
- Branded digital signage
- Accepted formats: JPG, PNG, MPEG-4, H.264
- Sponsor responsible for creating and providing graphics to CITE Staff. All deliverables due by: Monday, October 13, 2025, for CITE approval.
Logos can include QR code that links to website of your choice. Expect slide to be visible 15-20 seconds.
**Must provide copy (and graphics where applicable) to be reviewed and approved by CITE
If you select this as one of your benefits, the CITE team will work with you to schedule a date when you can repeat your conference session virtually. The virtual session must take place post-conference. The session content and speakers should remain the same.
CITE staff will attend the virtual session to do the introduction and assist with back-end facilitation (letting attendees into Zoom room, etc.) and your team will lead the session.
Conference Lead Capture: 1 Single App License (Device Not Included) (Custom Benefit)
CAP Sponsor will be assigned (1) single app license to be used for Lead Retrieval. The feature can be used via the Cvent LeadCapture app on your own Android or iOS device. This benefit does not include the CVENT device.
How the Lead Capture License Works:
- Scan badges to gather lead information
- Score leads and take notes
- Export leads to any database on demand
Exabyte sponsors receive one product showcase at the conference. This is a 20-minute demo of a product(s) of your choosing to attendees in our product showcase room on the exclusive conference exhibit day, Wednesday, November 19, 2025. 8 available.
Your sponsorship includes:
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Face to face interaction with attendees
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Inclusion on agenda with booth number
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Includes projector and screen for demo
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Includes branded signage outside of the room
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A display table at the front of the room
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Ability to hand out branded materials to showcase attendees
CITE will have a limited number of meeting rooms built inside of the expo hall. These meeting rooms include:
- Power
- A small table
- Two chairs
- A wastebasket
- Branded signage outside of the room
Private meeting rooms can be used during the Expo Hall Reception Tuesday, November 18, and 8:30am - 3:30pm on Wednesday November 19. You will need to work with the convention center on setup and any food/beverage needs.
A meeting room on the show floor is included with Exabyte sponsorship and all other levels receive the following discounts based on sponsorship level:
- Exabyte - 100%
- Petabyte - 20%
- Terabyte - 15%
- Gigabyte - 10%
To reserve a meeting room, please reach out to exhibit@cite.org by Friday, October 17.
CITE will display your logo at the entrance of the Expo Hall on a large banner. Also, your logo will be added to our slides displayed to all attendees during our keynote presentations. Your company will also be featured in the sponsors section of our mobile app.
Exabyte and Petabyte sponsors receive one breakout session at the conference. These sessions will be scheduled in the order they are received; please submit early in order to receive a desirable session time. For returning CAP sponsors, we highly recommend you submit during our open call for sessions (due April 11, 2025).
For new CAP sponsors, you will work directly with our education team to submit and schedule your session. Any sessions submitted after August 29, 2025 may not be guaranteed. For more information, reach out to speakers@cite.org.
Marketing & Member Engagement Benefits
- Exabyte - 25%
- Petabyte - 20%
- Terabyte - 15%
- Gigabyte - 10%
To take advantage of this discount, please e-mail marketing@cite.org.
- Exabyte - 4
- Petabyte - 3
- Terabyte - 2
- Gigabyte - 1
Please use the button below and use the "Social Media Post" request type.
Please use the button below and use the "Event for the CITE Calendar" request type.
Submit Upcoming Events
Please use the button below and use the "Logo and Branding Guidelines" request type.
Submit Logo & Branding Guidelines
Eligibility for Creation of a CITE Resource or Discount Program (Exabyte & Petabyte Only)
Please use the button below and use the "Blog Post" request type.
Submit Sponsored Blog Post
Please use the button below and use the "Company Spotlight" request type.
Submit Company Spotlight
Please use the button below and use the "Company Spotlight" request type.
Submit Blog Ad
CITE has created a form for CAP sponsors to complete to submit marketing benefits.
Please use the button below and use the "Social Media Post" request type.
Submit Sponsored Social Media Post