SPONSORSHIP OPPORTUNITIES

SIM Summit 2026

April 15, 2026

UNION LEAGUE CLUB OF CHICAGO

CHICAGO, IL

SIM Chicago is the Chicago chapter of the Society for Information Management (SIM). It’s a premier network that brings together senior IT executives from industry, government, non-profit, and academic sectors. SIM Chicago isn't just a chapter; it's a powerhouse community of thought leaders crafting the future of technology and business transformation. Learn more about SIM Chicago at www.sim-chicago.org. ​

ABOUT SIM CHICAGO

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Our Inaugural SIM Summit

Since 1968 when SIM Chicago Chapter was founded, we are one of the largest chapters in U.S., Senior IT leaders from top companies.

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The SIM Summit is a one-day event which brings the Chicago SIM Chapter together with the IT Community. A Summit put on by IT Leaders for IT Leaders.

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This event is held in the grand ballroom of The Union League Club – a must attend venue.

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• Practitioner Viewpoint - Put on by local CIOs for Chicago IT practitioners
• Quality of Attendees – Largest Executive IT Group all together for 1-day summit
• Intimate Environment - Everyone together versus various breakout rooms
• Networking – Meet and develop lasting new relationships
• Strategy & Solution Validation – Through shared experiences &, lessons learned
• Proceeds – Helps fund SIM Chicago Philanthropy and operations

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SPONSORSHIP BENEFITS

• Enjoy a variety of sponsorship opportunities with unique levels of exposure at the event. Each sponsorship includes event tickets.

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• Align your company and brand with one of the most well-known information management associations.

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• Highlight your company to the SIM community of C-suite and senior-level IT executives.

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• Invite your clients and engage with prospective clients during a full day of discovery, discussion, and networking.

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• Gain exposure through multiple pre-event marketing and exposure opportunities.

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• Send a strong message to your customers, clients, and employees that you’re invested in the future of information management.

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• Opportunity to meet 175+ attendees at only conference where vendor sponsors are in the room for the day. We will have multiple table rotations at networking breaks, enabling SIM attendees and VIP Guests to move to next assigned table for better networking.

SIM Summit 2026

• Sponsor company introduction prior to Keynote
• 30-minute session (Morning, lunch or afternoon option)
• 4 guest passes at ballroom seminar table
• Prominent logo placement on all event marketing
• Prominent placement of sponsor banner at event
• Sponsor acknowledgment from SIM President during opening
• Thank you to sponsor signage in 3 areas - one at registration and 2 signs in ballroom

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• Prominent recognition as Happy Hour sponsor, including social media and event signage
• Sign placement on bar stations
• 2 passes at ballroom seminar table
• Includes Table Sponsor Benefits
• 2 sponsor slides during Summit
• SIM President acknowledgement
• SIM Website sponsor listing, SIM Emails, & Table Signage

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• 10-minute speaking session (SIM Committee content approval required)
• Akin to a live “Ted Talk”. Share educational ideas, research, case study, lessons learned, challenges, etc.
• Includes Table Sponsor benefits
• Prominent recognition on day-of signage

All sponsorships include event marketing “sponsor” designation and list of attendees (title and company only).

KEYNOTE SPEAKING SPONSOR

$30,000

SPONSORSHIP OPPORTUNITIES

HAPPY HOUR

BEVERAGE

SPONSOR

$10,000

10-Minute Tech Talk

$15,000

• Full participation in Seminar interactive sessions for the day.
• 2 passes for ballroom seminar table
• Website recognition for sponsorship
• 2 sponsor slides shown during Summit
• SIM Website sponsor listing & SIM Emails
• Day-of recognition on day-of sponsor signage in registration and ballroom.

All sponsorships include sponsor logo on event marketing; “sponsor” designation on attendee badge and list of attendees (title and company only).

SPONSORSHIP OPPORTUNITIES

The SIM Chicago Seminar is a forum for senior IT leaders to advance their capabilities, knowledge and professional networks.

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Table Sponsors fully participate in this immersive, premier experience as both attendees and “hosts” to several seatings of IT practitioner leaders, who will rotate through the sponsor’s table during the event.

Table

Sponsor

$10,000

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2026 Special Bundling Sponsorship

how to get to Gold or Platinum

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• The more events the bigger discounting we have simplified sponsorships to enable your place for 3-4 prominent SIM Events: (SIM Summit, SIM Golf Outing, SIM Fall Gala, Enclave Dinners and Special Events (Breakfast or evening options)

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• Lock in premium high visibility sponsorships to get to the next level, limited availability…

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• How to get to Gold Plus 1-person flex membership… Table sponsor for 4/15 SIM Summit ($10,000), and 8/3 Golf Hole Sponsor ($4,000), 11/18 SIM Fall Gala ($1,000)

-Bundle Price: $10,000

- Unbundled Price: $15,000 | Save $5,000

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• How to get to Platinum Plus 2-person flex membership… Tech Talk at 4/15 SIM Summitt ($15,000), Golf Plus Sponsor for 8/3 charity golf outing ($4,500), Premier Table at 11/18 SIM Fall Gala ($4,000), SIM Special Event (Evening Meeting or Social Event - $6,000K)

- Bundle Price: $20,000

- Unbundled Price: $29,500 | Save $9,500

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The Sponsorship can bundle other events to get to the Gold or Platinum Levels limited availability act fast and get in touch now at sponsorship@sim-chicago.org

Representative Organizations Include

DIAMOND SPONSORSHIP

$40,000+ Commitment

• 4-person “flex” membership to SIM Chicago
• 20% off listed price

ANNUAL SPONSORSHIP OPPORTUNITIES

WHY COMMIT TO BEING AN ANNUAL SPONSOR?

• Start building strong relationships through consistent visibility
• Simplify your (and our) planning
• Lock in premium high visibility sponsorships
• Discounted rates
• Prominently displayed on the SIM Chicago website and at all events
• Chapter membership at the highest annual partner levels

PLATINUM SPONSORSHIP

$20,000 - $39,999 Commitment

• 2-person “flex” membership to SIM Chicago
• 15% off listed price

GOLD SPONSORSHIP

$10,000 - $19,999 Commitment

• 10% off listed price

SILVER SPONSORSHIP

$5,000 - $9,999 Commitment

• 5% off listed price

ANNUAL SPONSORSHIP COMMITMENT LEVELS

If you're interested in learning more about annual sponsorship opportunities, please contact our sponsorship team at sponsorship@sim-chicago.org

If you're interested in learning more about sponsorship opportunities or annual sponsorship, please contact our sponsorship team at:

sponsorship@sim-chicago.org

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Let’s Partner!