Sponsorship

Gain exposure for your brand as attendees recharge their devices and themselves. The (re)Charge Zone offers comfortable seating in a high-traffic area with charging stations and tips to recharge through yoga and well-being exercises. Sponsorship includes recognition in pre-event and on-site marketing and signage.

Maximize Your Investment as a Congress Sponsor! Platinum, Gold, and Silver sponsors have the biggest impact on Congress attendees. Slots are limited.

This fun Jeopardy-style game engages Congress attendees in a fast-paced and entertaining format! As a sponsor, you’ll be at the forefront of this event, which draws a large number of attendees. Sponsors can speak before and after the event.

Secure a premium position on the event website and app. Promotional efforts drive potential attendees to the website throughout the registration period. Attendees utilize the event website and app before Congress for planning and on site to navigate Congress. Your ad will run in the top, leaderboard position until April 2026.

Audience: Hundreds of first-time Congress participants, including early-career professionals, international attendees, abstract authors, and new SCCM members. More than 1600 firsttime registrants attend Congress, on average, each year.

Leave a lasting impression by prominently displaying your company’ logo, product logo, and exhibit booth number on these reusable bags.

Approximately 2,000 bags are distributed, provided to all attendees at selected hotels as part of the door drop. Bags are also offered with purchase at SCCM’s two bookstores.

Artwork in the form of hi-res image (ai or eps) file is due January 20, 2026.

Looking to do a short promotional pitch or demonstration of your products and services? Mini 15-minute workshops are available.

Showcase your organization’s expertise with a non-ACE presentation in a theater located in Connections Central. Engage healthcare professionals with clinically focused content in a high-traffic, professional setting. Ideal for product demos and clinical discussions, Industry Education Workshops offer direct access to Congress attendees and can be recorded. Multiple time slots are available.

The workshop recording will be included in Congress Digital and added to the SCCM YouTube Industry Partner Resources playlist to broaden reach.

Availability is limited.

Application deadline: January 5, 2026

Educate attendees about your products and services during Congress. Workshop provider may serve food and beverage. Multiple 1-hour time slots are available. The workshop recording will be included in Congress Digital and added to the SCCM YouTube Industry Partner Resources playlist to broaden reach.

Congress Industry Insights sessions offer an opportunity for industry to provide education about new or controversial developments affecting critical care practitioners.

-Educate an attentive audience of multiprofessional clinicians both in person and digitally.

-Garner leads of potential decision-makers to increase ROI.

-Expand your reach to new audiences.

-Capitalize on the engaged audience already gathered in Chicago.

Congress Industry Insights sessions offer an opportunity for industry to provide education about new or controversial developments affecting critical care practitioners.

-Educate an attentive audience of multiprofessional clinicians both in person and digitally.

-Garner leads of potential decision-makers to increase ROI.

-Expand your reach to new audiences.

-Capitalize on the engaged audience already gathered in Chicago.

Located in a prime space near the registration area and exhibit hall entrance, Max’s Cafe is a popular destination for Congress attendees. Serving more than 2000 complimentary cups of coffee each day, visitors to Max’s Cafe represent a significant portion of overall event foot traffic, Sponsor will be acknowledged through pre-event and on-site marketing and signage. SCCM will enable connection opportunities, including facilitating a designated table for sponsor representatives.

There are other attendee gatherings that are needing sponsorship. 

The Pocket Pal is a conveniently sized on-site guide that includes an education schedule, exhibitor listing, industry events, social activities, and more. It is offered as a print piece distributed in high-traffic areas in the convention center and as a digital, downloadable guide. Printed quantity is 4000. Online version is distributed via email to 3800 names.

Research Snapshot Theaters are placed throughout Connections Central and feature the latest research from the more than 1200 abstracts and case reports submitted. These popular presentations draw standingroom-only crowds during exhibit hours on all three days. Coordinate your exhibit booth location to a sponsored Research Snapshot Theater featuring knowledge areas of your choosing to increase your visibility and engagement with attendees. Sponsor will be acknowledged in the theater outer structure panels.

Deadline: January 5, 2026

Expert moderators lead discussions on a variety of topics, including career and leadership development, in an informal, small-group setting. Sponsor is acknowledged in pre-event and on-site marketing materials and signage. Sponsor is invited to attend the roundtable to participate and network and may scan roundtable attendee badges for leads.

Position your brand at the heart of SCCM’s most exclusive member experience. The Select Member Lounge is a premium on-site destination for SCCM’s most engaged members to relax, recharge, and connect. In previous years, the lounge welcomed more than 3200 visits by 782 unique Select members, with more than 75% of eligible members stopping by during Congress.

As the exclusive sponsor, you’ll receive prominent visibility and high-value engagement opportunities, including:

▲ Branded signage throughout the lounge recognizing your exclusive sponsorship
▲ Special recognition as the sponsor of the Bites of Chicago Break Bar, a popular food and beverage feature
▲ Access to the Congress attendee mail list (one-time use)
▲ Dedicated email sent on your behalf to registered attendees recognizing your sponsorship and the opportunity to meet at Congress
▲ Private meeting space in the Exhibit Hall for sponsorhosted conversations
▲ Recognition in SCCM’s marketing and communications materials, including Congress promotions

Be a part of the influential social media reach at Congress. Sponsor the social media booth, a highly sought-after space with a photo backdrop where attendees capture their Congress experience to share. This year’s space will be located in the highly-trafficked registration area. Sponsor will be acknowledged through pre-event and on-site marketing and signage. Sponsor signage will be prominently displayed so it is featured in attendees’ photos. Sponsor signage will be prominently displayed so it is featured in attendees’ photos.

Put your brand directly in attendees’ hands. Your logo will appear on the specialty tote available at the Select Member Lounge—maximizing visibility throughout the event and long afterward.