Prospective Supporter:

The Midwest Consortium on Problem Gambling and Substance Abuse (MCPGSA) invites you to participate as an exhibitor and/or sponsor at the 23rd Annual Midwest Conference on Problem Gambling and Substance Abuse, which is scheduled for June 17-19, 2026. The conference will be held in person this year and we are looking forward to a celebration of 23 years. The conference will be held at the Adams Pointe Conference Center, Blue Springs, Missouri

The three-day, multi-state training event is the result of the planning efforts of the MCPGSA, a volunteer committee comprised of addiction specialists, problem gambling program coordinators and organizations throughout a five-state region – Iowa, Kansas, Missouri, Nebraska, and Oklahoma. The regional conference features more than fourteen continuing education units (CEUs) provided by problem gambling, substance abuse, and co-occurring disorders experts. Last year, more than a hundred individuals attended the conference from throughout the country.

MCPGSA is a non-profit entity that relies solely on sponsorships and contributions to host the annual conference. All MCPGSA members are volunteers who donate their time, expertise, and services to bring the conference to life. The planning committee has kept conference costs low in an effort to help attendees participate in the event more easily.

The MCPGSA planning committee is working to secure sponsorships early. This year, we have restructured our sponsorship options to better serve the Conference and give supporters more opportunities to directly engage with Conference attendees. In doing so, you can choose which sponsorship level is best suited to your organization’s interests and combine various levels to have a lasting impact on the Conference and its attendees.

Please consider exhibiting and/or sponsoring the 2026 Midwest Conference. Your support allows the MCPGSA to continue offering high-quality and affordable training to problem gambling and substance abuse counselors and prevention specialists.

Thank you for your consideration. We look forward to a potential partnership!

MCPGSA Sponsorship Committee

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EXHIBITOR SPONSORSHIP

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Exhibitor | $375 Non-Profit / For-Profit $500 (15 Available)

Represent your organization at the Conference as an exhibitor. Prepare to network with Conference attendees by distributing your organization’s literature and branded premium items.

Package Inclusions:

  • One skirted table, two chairs, one name badge and one meal package
  • Access to the Conference’s keynote addresses
  • Company logo on the Conference’s literature and website
  • Company logo on presentation screens between sessions and during lunches
  • Breakfast and snack breaks will be served in the exhibit hall to maximize interactions with attendees

Exhibit Hall Hours:

  • Exhibitor setup: 6:30 – 9 p.m. on Tuesday, June 16, & 6 – 8 a.m. on Wednesday, June 17
  • Exhibit hall open 8 a.m. – 5 p.m. from Wednesday, June 17, through Thursday, June 18; 8 a.m. to noon on Friday, June 19
  • Exhibit hall closes at noon on Friday, June 19

Additional Meal Package | $275

Includes three continental breakfasts, three snack breaks and two lunches

SPONSORSHIP OPTIONS

Premier Sponsor

Premier Sponsor | $20,000+

Package Inclusions:

Pre-Conference: 

  • Announcement of sponsorship in email to Conference listserv
  • Logo recognition in emails to Conference listserv
  • Logo on Conference website

At Conference: 

  • Exhibitor benefits (if desired and available)
  • Two conference registrations, including meals
  • Opportunity to include your promotional item in Conference tote bags
  • Advertisement in Conference literature
  • Logo on presentation screens between sessions and during lunches
  • Acknowledgement during Conference opening and closing speeches by MCPGSA President
  • Brief (2-3 minute) speaking opportunity at lunch to address Conference attendees (specific time to be determined in cooperation with Conference Committee)
  • Sponsorship signage in General Session Room

Partner Sponsor

Partner Sponsor | $10,000 – $19,999

Package Inclusions:

Pre-Conference: 

  • Announcement of sponsorship in email to Conference listserv
  • Logo recognition in emails to Conference listserv
  • Logo on Conference website

At Conference: 

  • Exhibitor benefits (if desired and available)
  • One conference registration, including meals
  • Logo in Conference literature
  • Logo on presentation screens between sessions and during lunches
  • Sponsorship signage in General Session Room

Elite Sponsor

Elite Sponsor | $5,000 – $9,999

Package Inclusions:

Pre-Conference: 

  • Announcement of sponsorship in email to Conference listserv
  • Logo recognition in emails to Conference listserv
  • Logo on Conference website

At Conference: 

  • Logo in Conference literature
  • Sponsorship signage in General Session Room

General Sponsor

General Sponsor | Custom Amount

*Contact Custom Meeting Planners to customize a sponsorship based on your specific sponsorship budget.

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ADDITIONAL SPONSORSHIP OPTIONS

Keynote Sponsor

Keynote Sponsor | $3,500 (Seven Available)

Package Inclusions:

The Midwest Conference hosts experts within the fields of clinical treatment, research, and addiction. Provide continuing education opportunities for hundreds of Conference attendees by sponsoring one of the Conference’s keynote presentations.

Pre-Conference:

  • Announcement of keynote sponsorship in email announcing keynote presenter to Conference listerve
  • Logo recognition in emails to Conference listerve
  • Logo on Conference website

At Conference: 

  • One Conference registration, including meals
  • Sponsorship signage posted during specific keynote presentation
  • Opportunity to briefly introduce yourself and your company along with providing the introduction of the keynote presenter (MCPGSA will provide the introduction for the presenter)

CEU / Scanning App Sponsor

CEU/Scanning App  Sponsor | $2,500

During the Midwest Conference both gambling specific and substance abuse CEUs are offered. This is a great benefit to our counselors for their certification and licensing.

Package Inclusions:

Pre-Conference:

  • Announcement of CEU/ Scanning App sponsorship in email announcements
  • Logo recognition in emails to Conference listserv
  • Logo on Conference website

At Conference:

  • Logo in Conference literature
  • Sponsorship signage posted near registration

Ethics Training Sponsor

Ethics Training Sponsor | $1,000

Package Inclusions:

Prior to the official start of the Midwest Conference, we offer Ethics Training to attendees. This 3-hour training is a requirement for most counselors. The sponsorship will assist with the presenter fees, break items, rooms costs, and CEUs.

Package Inclusions:

Pre-Conference:

  • Announcement of Ethics Training sponsorship in email announcements
  • Logo recognition in emails to Conference listserv
  • Logo on Conference website

At Conference:

  • Logo in Conference literature
  • Signage posted during the Ethics Training

NETWORKING SPONSORSHIP OPTIONS:

Provide Conference attendees with an opportunity to relax, replenish and rub elbows with other attendees through networking sponsorship. With this sponsorship, you will be able to put your organization’s efforts in the hands of Conference attendees.

Snack Break Sponsor | $3,500 (Three available)

Package Inclusions:

  • Exhibitor benefits (if desired and available)
  • Logo displayed in exhibit hall and main ballroom during snack break
  • Placement of company materials on exhibit hall and main ballroom tables during snack break
  • Logo on Conference website, literature, and presentation screens between sessions and during lunches

At Conference:

  • One Conference registration, including meals
  • Logo in Conference literature
  • Signage posted during the Snack Break

Beverage Break Sponsor | $2,000 (Three available)

Package Inclusions:

Pre-Conference:

  • Announcement of Beverage Break sponsorship in email announcements
  • Logo recognition in emails to Conference listserv
  • Logo on Conference website

At Conference:

  • Logo in Conference literature
  • Signage posted during the Beverage Break

PROMOTIONAL SPONSORSHIP OPTIONS

Leave a lasting impression on Conference attendees by sponsoring a promotional item or service.

Promotional Sponsor

Conference Tote Bag | $1,750 (One available)

Package Inclusions:

  • Logo featured on 150 Conference bags alongside Conference date and logo
  • Logo on Conference website, literature, and presentation screens between sessions and during lunches

Notebooks and Pens Sponsor | $1,500 (One available)

Package Inclusions:

  • Feature your logo on 150 notebooks and pens included in all Conference tote bags
  • Logo on Conference website, literature, and presentation screens between sessions and during lunches.

Lanyard Sponsor | $650 (One available)

Package Inclusions:

  • Feature your logo on 150 lanyards for name badges
  • Logo on Conference website, literature, and presentation screens between sessions and during lunches

Wi-Fi Sponsor | $500 (One available)

Package Inclusions: 

  • Make your company’s name the Conference’s Wi-Fi password
  • Logo on Conference website, literature, and presentation screens between sessions and during lunches

Vinyl Registration Folio Sponsor | $650 (One available)

Package Inclusions:

  • Feature your logo on 150 vinyl registration folios that hold each attendee’s conference materials. Your conference logo is also welcome to include an 8 1/2 x 11 insert.
  • Logo on Conference website, literature, and presentation screens between sessions and during lunches

Snack Bag Sponsor | $500 (One available)

Package Inclusions:

  • Logo on Conference website and small sticker placed in each snack bag

SCHOLARSHIP OPTIONS

Support providers in your state by sponsoring multiple scholarships for them to attend the conference. Your support will bring prospective attendees to the conference and improve the quality of services in your State. Plus, with your sponsorship, you will have the opportunity to directly engage with these attendees through exhibit and networking opportunities.

Scholarship Options

Premier Sponsor | $5,000+

Package Inclusions:

  • Pre-Conference:
    • Announcement of sponsorship in email to Conference listserv
    • Logo recognition in emails to Conference listserv
    • Logo on Conference website
  • At Conference
    • Exhibitor benefits (if desired and available)
    • Opportunity to include your promotional item in Conference tote bags
    • Advertisement in Conference literature
    • Logo on presentation screens between sessions and during lunches
    • Acknowledgement during Conference opening and closing speeches by MCPGSA President
    • Sponsorship signage in General Session Room

Partner Sponsor | $2,500 – $4,999

Package Inclusions:

  • Pre-Conference:
    • Announcement of sponsorship in email to Conference listserv
    • Logo recognition in emails to Conference listserv
    • Logo on Conference website
  • At Conference
    • Exhibitor benefits (if desired and available)
    • Logo in Conference literature
    • Logo on presentation screens between sessions and during lunches
    • Sponsorship signage in General Session Room
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