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SPONSOR & EXHIBITOR GUIDE 2027 

Partner with StoryCon

Reach 8700+ attendees at the Salt Palace Convention Center on February 4-6, 2027

Find the right fit for you or your team.

There are many different options to contribute to StoryCon 2027. 

Exhibitor

Book a booth from $350 to $2600.

Sponsor

Book a booth from $350 to $2600.

Publisher

Opportunities for publishers and authors.

1

Exhibitor booth packages

All packages include 8' high back drape, 3' high side drape, skirted table(s), padded chairs, and booth ID sign.

MOVE IN
Thursday, Feb 4 from 2pm-9pm
HALL HOURS
Fri & Sat from 10am-5pm
MOVE OUT
Sat 7-11pm or Sun by noon
Booth size
Cost

6x8 Indy Alley (Interior)

Includes: 6' table, one chair

$350

6x8 Indy Alley (Corner)

Includes: 6' table, one chair

$400

10x10 (Interior)

Includes: 8' table, two chairs

$700

10x10 (Corner)

Includes: 8' table, two chairs

$900

10x20 (Interior)

Includes: Two 8' tables, four chairs

$1,350

10x30 

Includes: Three 8' tables, six chairs

$2,000

20x20 or 10x40

Includes: Four 8' tables, eight chairs

$2,600

2

Basic marketing packages

Build awareness during StoryCon 2027. 

PAGE PACKAGE

$500

  • Your name or logo on StoryCon.org

  • 1-minute video in conference looper

CHAPTER PACKAGE

$750

  • Everything in Page

  • 1/4 page ad in event program

  • Social media blitz

NOVEL PACKAGE

$1000

  • Everything in Chapter

  • Swag or coupons in 4,050 attendee backpacks

3

Presenting sponsor

MAIN STAGE TITLE SPONSOR

$50,000

Seeking a 3-year minimum commitment

  • Benefactor of 500 teen and tween scholarships at
    StoryCon for children at Title One schools

  • Main stage: Named after your brand, “Welcome to the [COMPANY] main stage!”

  • This includes podium signage

  • Includes 20X20 premium booth space

  • Logo on 100K flyers distributed to UT, ID, AZ, and WY
    schools

  • Full page program ad

  • Enjoy all the benefits of the Novel Sponsorship Package

  • Optional:

    • Introduce a keynote speaker​

    • Show a 2 minute commercial on main stage during the program

4

Featured sponsorships

Opportunities for visibility throughout the conference. 

Conference Tote Sponsor

$10,000

  • 20x20 premium booth space ($2600 value)

  • Your logo on 3,500 totes

  • Benefits of Novel Sponsor Package ($1000 value)

Lanyard Sponsor

$10,000

  • 20x20 premium booth space ($2600 value)

  • Your logo on 4,500 lanyards

  • Benefits of Novel Sponsor Package ($1000 value)

Influencer & VIP Event Sponsor

$10,000+

  • 20X20 premium booth space ($2600 value)

  • Special “Brought to you by” sponsor
    signage recognition at an invite-only
    influencer/VIP event

  • Mic/Greeting opportunity at social hour

  • Two guest tickets to VIP event

  • Provide brand products to those with influence to share among their followers

  • Benefits of Novel Sponsor Package ($1000 value)

StoryLand for Little Readers Sponsor

$7,000

  • 20X20 premium booth space ($2600 value)

  • Premium signage and title recognition
    at StoryLand entrance and on
    marketing materials

  • Special “Brought to you by” sponsor
    recognition in each “StoryTime at
    StoryCon” events where more than
    nearly 500 families will walk away with
    free books!

  • Benefits of Novel Sponsor Package ($1000 value)

Presenter Title Sponsor

$10,000

  • 20x20 premium booth space ($2600 value)

  • Become the official host of our author/presenter
    green room; have a behind-the-scenes seat
    to all of the action, including access to our 100+
    planned participating authors and film experts

  • Cover the cost of catering the green room (includes the option to display branded signage and other items & the option to act as a physical host in the green room at the event)

  • Benefits of Novel Sponsor Package ($1000 value)

Dungeon Track Sponsor

$3,000

  • Includes 10X20 booth space ($1350 value)

  • Special “Brought to you by” sponsor recognition in
    the “Dungeon” room at StoryCon

  • Podium mention in all programming that takes
    place in this space, as well as dedicated room
    signage

  • Programming space to host a game event in the
    "Dungeon" game room

  • Benefits of Novel Sponsor Package ($1000 value)

VIP Breakfast Sponsor

$5,000

  • 20x20 premium booth space ($2600 value)

  • Join Operation Literacy CEO in hosting
    government officials, school district
    foundations directors, and business/
    philanthropic leaders at the StoryCon kickoff
    breakfast

  • Four invites for your team

  • Provide a tasteful gift to all of our VIP guest

  • “Brought to you by” digital room signage and
    podium recognition

  • Benefits of Novel Sponsor Package ($1000 value)

Author Reading Room

$2,000

  • Includes a 10X20 Booth ($1350 value)

  • Host the StoryCon Reading Room and
    provide an intimate experience for
    attendees to meet their favorite authors
    read their own words

  • “Brought to you by” digital room signage

  • Benefits of Novel Sponsor Package ($1000 value)

Quiet Room Sponsor

$2,000

  • Conventions and conferences are loud and
    often overwhelming. Let your audience
    associate your brand with the tranquillity
    and peace of a quiet room!

  • Includes a 10X10 Corner Booth ($700 value)

  • Benefits of Novel Sponsor Package ($1000 value)

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Educator Track Sponsorships

Reach educators by sponsoring their programming track.
*All options enjoy the benefits of the Novel Sponsorship Package ($1000 value!)

Educator Track Presenting Sponsor

$7,500

  • 20X20 premium booth space ($2600 value)

  • Special “Brought to you by” holding slide sponsor recognition in each Educator Track class

  • Educator Lounge Sponsor

  • Option to present/weigh-in on programming for one breakout session for attendees

Book Banquet Sponsor (2 available!)

$3,000

  • Includes a 10X10 booth (upgrade available)

  • Pamper teachers who do so much for our community!

  • 15 min stage opportunity to speak about your company/organization

  • Option to place marketing materials on tables

Educator/Administration Luncheon Sponsor (2 Available!)

$3,000

  • Includes a 10X10 booth (upgrade available)

  • 15 min stage opportunity to speak about your company/organization to a carefully selected group of educators and administrators

  • Opportunity to provide a product gift sample (strongly encouraged)

  • Option to place marketing materials on tables

SUU Credit Sponsor

(3 Available!)

$2000

  • Includes 10X10 booth in Educator Ally (upgrade available)

  • Option to collaborate with the StoryCon Educational Director to promote your
    product in a Graduate Class from SUU

  • Educator participants will spend 30 hours trying the product and sharing with
    students.

6

Teen Track Sponsorships

Reach teenage readers by sponsoring their programming track.
*All options enjoy the benefits of the Novel Sponsorship Package ($1000 value!)

Teen Track Presenting Sponsor

$7,500

  • 20X20 premium booth space ($2600 value)

  • Special “Brought to you by” holding sponsor slide recognition in each Teen Track class

  • Option to present/weigh-in on programming for one Teen Track breakout session for attendees

Songwriting Contest Sponsor

$3,000

This contest is marketed to every high school music department in the state, last year run by Shaun Barrowes, Emmy-Nominated artist, former top contestant on American Idol, Bestselling Author, and International Touring Artist with nearly 500 million plays on YouTube.

 

The top teen finalists will perform on the StoryCon Main Stage with Shaun and the winner will receive a grand prize of a professional production of their song with Grammy Award Winning mixing engineer Brian Yaskulka and Grammy Award Winning mastering engineer Adam Ryan.

The songwriter contest sponsor will have:

  • Stage recognition

  • Option to present awards to contest winners

  • Logo recognition on all school flyers and posters

  • 10X10 StoryCon booth ($700 value)

  • Enjoy all of the benefits of the Novel Series Sponsorship Package
    ($1000 value)

Writing Contest Sponsor 

$3,000

  • Sponsor of the teen and adult writing contests

  • Stage recognition

  • Option to present awards to contest winners

  • Logo recognition on all school flyers and posters

  • 10X10 StoryCon booth ($700 value)

Filmmaking Contest Sponsor

$3,000

Hosted by an industry professional!

  • Stage recognition

  • Option to present awards to contest winners

  • Logo recognition on all school flyers and posters

  • 10X10 StoryCon Booth ($700 value)

  • Enjoy all of the benefits of the Novel Series Sponsorship Package ($1000 value)

7

Adult Track Sponsorships

Reach adult attendees by sponsoring their programming track.
*All options enjoy the benefits of the Novel Sponsorship Package ($1000 value!)

Adult Track Presenting Sponsor

$5,000

  • Includes 20X20 premium booth space ($2600 value)

  • Special “Brought to you by” sponsor recognition in each Teen Track class

  • Holding slide featuring your logo in each of the Adult classes

  • Option to present/weigh-in on one Adult Track breakout session

8

Tween Track Sponsorships

Reach the tween audience by sponsoring their programming track.
*All options enjoy the benefits of the Novel Sponsorship Package ($1000 value!)

Tween Track Mainstage Sponsor

$4,000

  • Includes 20X20 premium booth space ($2600 value)

  • Special “Brought to you by” sponsor recognition in each Tween
    Track class

  • Option to present the winner of the tween writing contest

  • Holding slide in each of the Tween classes

Tween Bookstore Sponsor

$2,500

  • Includes 20X20 premium booth space ($2600 value)

  • Signage in free bookstore for tweens: “All books provided
    by” with your company name

4

Publisher sponsorships

Opportunities for visibility throughout the conference. 

*All options enjoy the benefits of the Novel Sponsorship Package ($1000 value!)

Featured Presenter Sponsor

(Keynote or Masterclass teacher) - typical honorarium*, travel, and accommodations are paid by publisher in exchange for:

  • 10 x 20 booth space in StoryCon exhibit hall

  • Option to bring at least 1 additional pre-approved author to present at StoryCon

  • Panel Sponsorship- Includes naming rights and option to suggest panel participants

Basic Publisher Sponsor

$1,700

  • Option to guarantee at least 1 pre-approved author to present at StoryCon

  • 10 x 10 Booth Space on StoryCon vendor floor

  • Novel marketing package benefits 

Premium Presenter Sponsor

$2,500

  • Option to guarantee at least 2 pre-approved authors to present at StoryCon

  • 10 x 20 booth space in StoryCon Exhibit Hall

  • Panel Sponsorship- Includes naming rights and option to suggest panel participants

Ready to partner?

Contact our team and we'll help you find the right fit for your goals and budget.

CHIEF DEVELOPMENT OFFICER

Jo Schaffer Layton

ASSISTANT IN DEVELOPMENT

Jolie Taylor

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