2027 sponsorship & exhibitor opportunities

Be part of a different kind of EMS conference.

Hands-on education, live demonstrations, EMS innovation and meaningful industry engagement for providers nationwide. June 22–23, 2027 at Terminal B on Buffalo's Outer Harbor, with pre-conference on June 21 and post-conference on June 24.

Five core levels

Five ways to partner.

All five levels include exhibit space, an 8-foot table, two chairs and venue Wi-Fi. Electricity has no added charge.

Only one Presenting PartnerNo fixed quantity limits on other tiers

02

Mission Partner

$15,000

Exclusive naming of a major experience

Named sponsorship of one approved major experience, once the program is set.

10 × 20 ft exhibit
6 staff credentials
03

Response Partner

$10,000

Major experience supporter (nonexclusive)

Shared recognition at an organizer-selected major experience.

10 × 10 ft exhibit
4 staff credentials
04

Experience Partner

$5,000

Smaller activity supporter (nonexclusive)

Shared recognition at an organizer-selected activity or skills area.

10 × 10 ft exhibit
3 staff credentials
05

Community Partner

$2,500

Community skills support (nonexclusive)

Shared recognition at a smaller activity or skills area; no private station promised.

10 × 10 ft exhibit
2 staff credentials

Major and smaller activities are examples, not yet confirmed. All assignments depend on the final program.

Core package benefits

What each level includes.

Clear recognition and exhibit benefits, with no promise of a specific activity before program approval.

● Included · — Not included
Benefit$25K$15K$10K$5K$2.5K
Conference-wide "Presented by" (one available)IncludedNot includedNot includedNot includedNot included
Exclusive major experience namingNot includedIncludedNot includedNot includedNot included
Major experience supporting recognitionNot includedNot includedIncludedNot includedNot included
Smaller activity / skills recognition (shared)Not includedNot includedNot includedIncludedIncluded
Conference and applicable activity signageIncludedIncludedIncludedIncludedIncluded
Event website logo and exhibitor listingIncludedIncludedIncludedIncludedIncluded
Detailed sponsor webpage profileIncludedIncludedIncludedIncludedNot included
Main-stage sponsor recognitionIncludedIncludedIncludedNot includedNot included
Keynote acknowledgmentsIncludedIncludedNot includedNot includedNot included
Exhibit space, table, chairs and Wi-FiIncludedIncludedIncludedIncludedIncluded
Social media acknowledgment (at least one)IncludedIncludedIncludedIncludedIncluded
Post-event recapIncludedIncludedIncludedIncludedIncluded
Future sponsor discussionsIncludedIncludedIncludedIncludedIncluded

Only the Mission Partner receives exclusive naming rights to a confirmed conference activity. Presenting recognition is exclusive to one overall sponsor.

All other activity recognition may be shared among sponsors. The activity lineup, sponsor assignments and exhibit locations will be confirmed by Mercy Flight as planning progresses.

Illustrative education experiences

How the experience support works.

Programming is still being developed. These are examples of what could take place, not a final lineup or a menu sponsors must choose from. Mercy Flight will assign sponsors as activities are confirmed.

Mercy Flight EMS ambulance

Major experiences

Mission $15,000 and Response $10,000

  • Mission: exclusive naming of one approved major experience.
  • Response: nonexclusive supporting recognition; multiple sponsors may share an activity.
  • Typical activity size: about 30 × 30 to 60 × 60 ft (900–3,600 sq ft).
EMS Team Skills CompetitionMass Casualty Incident SimulationVehicle Extrication & Rescue DemoCritical Care Simulation ExperienceAir Medical / Emergency Vehicle ShowcaseCustom Large-Scale Interactive Experience

Smaller activities

Experience $5,000 and Community $2,500

  • Both levels receive nonexclusive recognition at one or more approved smaller activities. Several sponsors may share one activity or skills area. No dedicated station is guaranteed.
  • Illustrative activity sizes: Experience 20 × 20 to 30 × 30 ft; Community 10 × 10 to 20 × 20 ft.
Airway Management ChallengeCPR Skills ChallengeStop the Bleed StationECG Rhythm Recognition ChallengePediatric Emergency Skills StationIV/IO Skills ChallengeWellness or Recharge AreaCustom Interactive Skills Station

Custom experiences are welcome

Have your own idea? Sponsors may suggest an experience, demonstration or skills station. Ideas are reviewed for fit with the final program and sponsorship level.

Examples and areas are illustrative, not commitments. Mercy Flight selects and approves activities, sponsors, naming rights and final footprints. Safety rules and venue capacity apply. Activity footprints do not automatically include exhibit space.

Mercy Flight helicopter lit up at night

June 22 evening

The Shift Change Social.

A chance to connect outside the learning sites. The social will feature a cash bar and food available for individual purchase. Sponsorship does not include free meals or drinks.

Shift Change Social Lead SponsorFeatured evening recognition, entrance signage and sponsor acknowledgment.$10,000
Live Music SponsorRecognition near the performance area and in event announcements.$3,000
Networking Lounge SponsorSponsor recognition in the designated gathering and seating area.$2,500
Social Photo ExperienceRecognition at an optional photo wall or photo station.$2,000

Food and beverage service is pay-as-you-go; there are no food or bar sponsorships in this prospectus. Social sponsors support event visibility, music or shared spaces. All sponsorships depend on venue approval, vendor agreements and applicable compliance policies.

Additional opportunities

Practical visibility.

Individual sponsorships help support useful parts of the attendee experience. They can be booked on their own or added to a main package.

Conference swag bags$4,000
Attendee lanyards$3,000
Morning coffee$2,000 per day
Device charging area$2,500

Outdoor Comfort & Hydration Package

$5,000

Includes water refill station(s), a shaded seating area, sunscreen dispensers, and sponsor recognition at the sponsored amenities. Final placement and quantities are subject to approval.

What is included

A la carte sponsors receive recognition at the selected item. These opportunities do not include exhibit space or staff passes unless separately purchased.

Amenities, quantities, locations and sponsor signage are subject to final site planning and organizer approval.

Exhibits and registration

A place in the marketplace.

Full-day exhibits on both main conference days, June 22 and 23, 2027. Exhibit hours will follow the daily conference schedule. Exact opening and closing times will be published.

Standard exhibitor

10 × 10 ft$1,500

2 staff passes

Premium exhibitor

10 × 20 ft$2,500

4 staff passes

Vehicle display

20 × 30 ft$3,000

One vehicle

Aircraft display

Upper LZ$3,500

4 spots total

Included with every exhibit space

  • One 8-foot table and two chairs
  • Venue-provided Wi-Fi
  • Outdoor exhibit footprint
  • Two full conference exhibit days

Electrical service

No extra charge

Electrical service will be arranged without a separate fee. Final capacity, booth locations and power needs will be confirmed with exhibitors during site planning.

Optional exhibitor tents

+$100 / tent

Mercy Flight can provide an optional exhibitor tent for both June 22 and 23. The $100 charge is per tent for the two-day event. Tent sizes and placement will be confirmed with the site plan.

Setup, power and vehicle arrival instructions will follow with the final exhibitor guide. Aircraft displays are limited to four Upper LZ spots and require organizer approval, flight coordination, suitable weather and site safety clearance.

Event logistics

Plan with confidence.

Conference dates are set. Exhibit and education sessions run on the scheduled event days, with daily clock times to follow as programming is finalized.

Corporate sponsorship review

Available review materials include the prospectus, a tentative agenda, Mercy Flight W-9, and written package and payment terms. Dates and benefits are subject to the final agreement. Booth placement, electricity and tent rentals require advance confirmation.

  1. Pre-conference education

    Monday, June 21

    Specialty learning sessions; times to be announced

  2. Main conference education

    Tuesday and Wednesday, June 22–⁠23

    Daily session times to follow

  3. Exhibitor marketplace

    Tuesday and Wednesday, June 22–⁠23

    Open both full conference days

  4. Shift Change Social

    Tuesday evening, June 22

    Cash bar and cash food; time to follow

  5. Post-conference education

    Thursday, June 24

    Specialty learning sessions; times to be announced

  6. Exhibitor setup and teardown

    To be confirmed

    Access windows, loading directions and vehicle arrivals will be confirmed

Sponsorship selection & return

Ready to reserve?

Choose a main package or an individual opportunity. Submit the return form online, or fill in the PDF and email or mail it back. No payment is due with the form.

Christopher Ford

Flight Paramedic / Clinical Outreach Coordinator

[email protected]

Mail: Mercy Flight, 100 Amherst Villa Rd, Buffalo, NY 14225-1432

Questions first?

Send a quick note and we'll get back to you.

Submitting interest doesn't reserve a package. Sponsorships are confirmed in a written agreement.