inVest48 Opportunities

inVest48 is one of the premier credit union conferences in the country.  This event brings together more than 350 + industry leaders for 48 hours of learning, networking, and growing.  The inVest48 conference offers multiple breakout and keynote speaker sessions. Various sponsorship opportunities are available to provide your company with additional opportunities to network with credit union representatives. As the largest event of the year for Ohio credit unions, inVest48 attracts more credit union executives and staff than any other event.

Exhibiting at i48 provides many opportunities, including: 

  • Showcase products and services with credit union decision makers
  • Network with key executives who are looking to maximize service to their members
  • The opportunity to purchase a ticket to the Foundation Dinner for extended networking
  • Company name listed in the event mobile app
  • Opportunity to attend breakout sessions along with conference attendees
  • Opportunity to attend networking events during and outside of the conference, along with conference attendees

Booth assignments and Pricing: 

In-person booth pricing is $3,250 and is sold on a first-come, first-served basis.  Payment must be received before setting up the booth at the event. In-person booth fees include complimentary attendance of two (2) representatives.  Additional representatives are $250.  Booths come with a one-six-foot skirted table, two chairs, and an identification sign.

Virtual booth pricing is $2,800. Vendors with a virtual booth receive the same opportunities as in-person booths but without a physical space to display information about their products or services.

Sponsoring at i48 provides many opportunities, including:

Opportunity Description

Investment

Benefits

Tuesday Morning Opening Grand Session with Panel Discussion – be the first name attendees see as the convention begins by sponsoring the highest-traffic event of the week. This exclusive opportunity is reserved for the League’s most dedicated supporters who want their brand front and center as we welcome all attendees and set the tone for collaboration, inspiration, and impact.

$15,000

  • Benefits listed above
  • Table signs will be placed on all breakfast tables featuring your company logo and a QR code that takes guests directly to your website
  • Will be recognized in verbal remarks by speakers on stage
  • Opportunity to have your logo on the mainstage slide before the event
  • Branded napkins

Tuesday Lunch Grand Session Sponsor – Featuring CEO Panel & Keynote Speaker
Position your brand at the heart of the convention’s most dynamic and influential session. This two-hour event draws all attendees for a combination of thought leadership, strategic insight, and inspiration. This event will feature a high-profile keynote speaker and a panel of top credit union CEOs. As the exclusive sponsor, your organization will receive premium visibility and recognition, aligning your brand with innovation, leadership, and a deep commitment to the credit union movement.

SOLD!

  • Benefits listed above
  • Opportunity to have branded table signs featuring your company logo and a QR code that takes guests directly to your website.
  • Will be recognized in verbal remarks by speakers on stage
  • Opportunity to have your logo on the mainstage slide before the event
  • Branded napkins
  • Branded table signs

Wednesday Morning Breakfast & Financial Leadership Keynote Sponsor
Kick off the day with high-impact visibility as the exclusive sponsor of Wednesday’s breakfast and financial keynote—an engaging session attended by all participants, featuring expert insights on leadership and economic trends. Your brand will be prominently showcased as attendees gather for valuable content and meaningful connections, reinforcing your commitment to empowering credit unions and their communities.

SOLD!

  • Benefits listed above
  • Opportunity to have branded table signs featuring your company logo and a QR code that takes guests directly to your website.
  • Will be recognized in verbal remarks by speakers on stage
  • Opportunity to have your logo on the mainstage slide before the event
  • Branded napkins
  • Branded table signs

Wednesday Closing Grand Session -Lunch, Awards Ceremony & Keynote Speaker
Celebrate excellence and elevate your brand during one of the most inspiring and widely attended events of the convention. This high-profile sponsorship places your organization at the center of recognition and thought leadership, as attendees gather to honor outstanding contributions to the credit union movement and hear from a distinguished keynote speaker. With premium visibility and meaningful alignment, your support underscores a shared commitment to impact, innovation, and community.

SOLD!

  • Benefits listed above
  • Opportunity to have branded table signs featuring your company logo and a QR code that takes guests directly to your website
  • Will be recognized in verbal remarks by speakers on stage
  • Opportunity to have your logo on the mainstage slide before the event
  • Branded Napkins
  • Branded table signs

Connections Lounge Sponsor – the connections lounge will be a welcoming space available to everyone throughout i48, where guests can grab coffee, network, and unwind between sessions.

SOLD!

  • Benefits listed above
  • Continuous exposure to all attendees throughout the event in a high-traffic, central location
  • Collect insights or contact info through lounge networking
  • Opportunity to have two representatives in the space for the entire event, in addition to booth representatives in the vendor hall

Exhibit Hall Sponsor – maximize your brand’s exposure at the hub of networking and discovery by sponsoring the Vendor Hall—where attendees explore solutions, build partnerships, and engage with industry leaders. Your sponsorship places your organization at the center of activity, ensuring high visibility and meaningful connections throughout the event.

$10,000

  • Benefits listed above
  • Brand recognition in the hallway leading up to vendor hall
  • opportunity to make welcome remarks before the Tuesday afternoon exhibitor and attendee event

Tuesday Night VIP Event – host your own private event on the second night of the conference, where you can meet your guests to learn more about your products and have the opportunity to build relationships. Event details will be co-planned with the OCUL sponsorship committee. This event will be hosted at a pre-determined event space.

$10,000

  • Benefits listed above
  • Sponsor recognition on on-site event signage.
  • Opportunity to send out a unique, branded invitation email to all i48 guests before the event.
  • Opportunity to make branded documents and merchandise available to guests (that the sponsor provides)
  • Opportunity to make remarks at the event
  • Branded napkins
  • Branded table signs

Welcome and Registration Sponsor – be the first name attendees see. As the i48 Registration Sponsor, your brand takes center stage at the very first touchpoint of the Ohio Credit Union League’s signature event. From the moment attendees arrive, your organization is front and center—making a lasting impression that sets the tone for a dynamic experience.

SOLD!

  • Benefits listed above
  • Brand recognition on the registration table throughout the entire event

Bathroom Comfort Station Sponsor – your brand will be featured in thoughtfully curated restroom areas, offering attendees a moment of refreshment and convenience, while keeping your name front and center in one of the event’s most frequented spaces.

$5,000

  • Benefits listed above
  • Opportunity to provide branded merchandise options (gum, hairspray, face mist, hand lotion, nail files) that the company will provide
  • On-site signage in each bathroom.

Water Station Sponsor -As the Water Station Sponsor, your brand will be prominently displayed at hydration hubs throughout the event, offering attendees a refreshing break while keeping your name front and center. It’s a simple, high-visibility way to show your support and stay top-of-mind as participants recharge and refocus.

SOLD!

  • Benefits listed above
  • Branded, reusable cups will be located at water stations throughout the event space during the entire conference.

App Sponsor – As the Event App Sponsor, your brand becomes the digital gateway to the entire experience—visible every time attendees check schedules, connect with peers, or engage with event content. It’s a seamless, high-impact way to stay top-of-mind throughout the event.

SOLD!

  • Benefits listed above
  • Logo included on the landing page of the event app
  • Logo will be included in one pre-event communication leading up to the event

Hotel Key Card Sponsor – Put your brand directly into the hands of every attendee by sponsoring the hotel key cards—offering continuous, high-impact visibility throughout the entire event and reinforcing your support each time a guest accesses their room.

SOLD!

  • Benefits listed above
  • Logo on hotel key cards given to each attendee staying at the hotel

Tuesday afternoon coffee and dessert break sponsor – an ideal opportunity to connect with attendees during a high-visibility, high-engagement moment of refreshment and networking.

$5,000

  • Benefits listed above
  • Opportunity to have representatives on-site during the break to network with guests.
    • This opportunity will occur during exhibit hall activities that are anticipated to have a high volume of foot traffic
  • Branded napkins

Tuesday morning coffee break – an ideal opportunity to connect with attendees during a high-visibility, high-engagement moment of refreshment and networking.

$5,000

  • Benefits listed above
  • Opportunity to have representatives on-site during the break to network with guests.
    • This opportunity will occur during exhibit hall activities that are anticipated to have a high volume of foot traffic
  • Branded napkins

i48 Notebook Sponsor Guide – be the brand that is on a resource used by all attendees. Receive prominent visibility throughout the entire event.

SOLD!

  • Benefits listed above
  • Logo included on the notebook used by attendees during the event and beyong.

Hotel Room Drop Sponsor Deliver your brand directly to attendees’ personal space by sponsoring the Hotel Room Drop—an exclusive opportunity to make a memorable impression on each guest’s doors, ensuring high visibility and a lasting connection.

SOLD!

  • Benefits listed above
  • Logo on doorknob hanger hung on each attendee hotel room door

Hospitality Event Space (1 available) – this is an opportunity to host your own event within an event and welcome current and prospective customers. Use this space as a private event to share product updates and services, as well as build relationships that will last beyond i48.

$5,000

  • Benefits listed above
  • Opportunity to host a two-hour, private event on Tuesday afternoon; sponsors will have their own invitation list
  • The event will be included in the official i48 agenda

Wednesday Morning Wellness Break Sponsor- Align your brand with health, mindfulness, and positive energy by sponsoring the Wednesday Morning Wellness Break—an uplifting moment that refreshes attendees and places your organization at the center of well-being and engagement.

$5,000

  • Benefits listed above
  • Opportunity to have representatives onsite during the break to network with guests
  • Branded napkins

Wi-Fi Password Sponsor – As the exclusive Wi-Fi Password Sponsor, your organization will power the connection that keeps attendees engaged and informed. With the Wi-Fi named inVest48, you have naming rights to the event’s Wi-Fi password, along with a redirect that will take attendees to a page with your company’s website. Your brand will be front and center every time someone logs on—delivering constant visibility in a space everyone relies on.

SOLD!

  • Benefits listed above
  • The company name is included in the event’s Wi-Fi password that will be used throughout the entire event.
  • Once attendees are connected to the Wi-Fi, they will be redirected to the company website

Vendor Hall Golf Scorecard Sponsor – during i48 on Tuesday afternoon, the vendor hall will be the only room open to encourage attendees to visit and talk with exhibit hall vendors. During this time, attendees will play a game of mini golf throughout the entire vendor hall. , your organization will be the first company attendees visit when they approach the exhibit hall with your logo included on the golf scorecard they will have with them throughout the entire activity.

SOLD!

  • Benefits listed above
  • The company logo will be included on scorecards given to all attendees.

Tuesday Evening Game Sponsor – Tuesday evening will be spent playing duck bowling and video arcade games! Meet all attendees at the registration table and give out the tokens they will need to play these games. Your brand will be connected to a fun and memorable night.

$5,000

  • Benefits listed above
  • The company logo will be recognized at event registration and see by all attendees.

Tuesday Evening Shuttle Sponsor – have your brand keep attendees company as they are transported from the Hilton Downtown Columbus to Pins Mechanical for the Tuesday evening event.

$5,000

  • Benefits listed above
  • The company logo will be recognized on onsite event recognition
  • Opportunity to have a company representative on the shuttle with the chance to speak with riders as they are transported to and from the event.