The National Breastfeeding Conference & Convening is accepting applications until May 22, 2026 for sponsorships and exhibitors. This event will be held in person from June 3-5, 2026, in Bethesda, MD and will be complimented by the conferencing platform Whova. Download the Marketing & Sponsorship PDF below to explore all offered opportunities and review our Marketing & Sponsorship Guidelines before submitting your application and payment. For additional questions or proposals, please email [email protected].  

Sponsorship Opportunities

Sponsorship levels may have limitations on available quantities. Please carefully review the Marketing & Sponsorship Guidelines before filling out an application. For inquiries about custom sponsorships and questions about WHO Code compliance expectations for sponsors and exhibitors, email [email protected].

Visionary Sponsor: $25,000

As the exclusive Visionary Sponsor, your organization will receive premier recognition and visibility as a leading partner of the USBC National Breastfeeding Conference & Convening. 
There is one opportunity at this level.​
Visibility: 
  • Official sponsorship of the attendee tote bag (distributed to all attendees).
  • Recognition as Visionary Sponsor on all conference materials.
  • Top logo placement on all printed and digital conference materials, including banners, postcards, Whova app, and the USBC website.
  • E-mail blast to attendee mailing list, executed by the USBC Office.
  • ​​Short sponsor feature in the Whova app push notification (available only to Visionary and Premier sponsors). ​
Engagement: 
  • Complimentary premium exhibit booth (onsite and virtual). 
  • Up to 5 branded inclusions in attendee tote bags. 
  • Complimentary exhibit booth in Whova. 
  • 2 social media thank-you posts on USBC platforms. 
Access: 
  • Up to 3 complimentary conference registrations with VIP seating (reserved table) at plenary sessions. 
  • Up to 3 complimentary hotel nights at the Hyatt Bethesda (subject to availability, restrictions may apply). ​
  • Invitation-only networking dinner with USBC leadership.
Impact: 
  • Inclusion of a dedicated sponsor spotlight feature in the USBC newsletter and website. 
  • Recognition in USBC communications for 3 months following the close of the conference. 
  • Post-event impact report summarizing sponsor visibility, impressions, and attendee engagement. ​

Premier Sponsor: $15,000

As a Premier Sponsor, your organization will be prominently recognized with opportunities to connect with attendees and demonstrate leadership in lactation support and maternal-child health. 
There are two opportunities available at this level.
Visibility: 
  • Recognition as Premier Sponsor on all conference materials. 
  • Recognition as the exclusive sponsor(s) of the Dessert Reception on the soft opening night, including:​
    • Logo placement on event signage. 
    • Custom-printed or themed dessert accessories.
    • Option for sponsor representatives to welcome guests and network with Dessert Reception attendees. 
  • ​Logo placement on all printed conference materials and the USBC conference website. 
  • Recognition in one dedicated conference e-mail blast to attendees. 
  • Inclusion in a sponsor spotlight section of the conference app or website. 
  • Short sponsor feature in the Whova app push notification (available only to Visionary and Premier sponsors). 
  • Logo on select signage at event.​
Engagement: 
  • Complimentary exhibit booth in a high-traffic location. 
  • Complimentary virtual exhibit booth in Whova.  
  • Opportunity to include up to 2 exclusions in attendee tote bags. 
  • Opportunity to provide remarks at a networking event.​​
Access: 
  • Up to 2 complimentary conference registrations.
  • Invitation-only networking dinner with USBC leadership.

Silver Supporting Sponsor: $10,000

As a Silver Supporting Sponsor, your organization provides support during our networking refreshment breaks throughout the conference. Silver Supporting Sponsors play an important part in recognizing fellow sponsors, vendors, and USBC’s membership community.  
There are three opportunities at this level.

Visibility: 
  • Logo placement on the USBC conference website, printed program, and Whova app. 
  • Recognition in a pre-conference USBC newsletter or email blast to attendees. 
  • Signage and recognition at the multiple refreshment breaks at the conference.
Engagement: 
  • Complimentary exhibit booth in the conference exhibit hall. 
  • Opportunity to include 1 promotional item in attendee tote bags. 
  • Virtual booth inclusion in Whova.  

Access: 
  • Up to 2 complimentary conference registrations.
  • Option to purchase additional registrations at a discounted rate (restrictions may apply). ​
  • Invitation-only networking dinner with USBC leadership.

Bronze Community Sponsor: $5,000

As a Bronze Community Sponsor, your organization provides support that makes the USBC Conference possible. The Bronze Community Sponsor helps support the Awards Reception, a gathering developed to honor emerging leaders and visionary leaders across the lactation landscape. 
There are five opportunities available at this level.
Visibility: 
  • Recognition during the Awards Ceremony and dessert break as a Bronze Community Sponsor. 
  • Inclusion in a sponsor spotlight section of the conference app or website. ​
  • Logo included in a post-event thank-you blast to attendees.  
Engagement: 
  • Social media thank you post for all Bronze Community Sponsors across USBC channels. 
  • Complimentary virtual exhibit booth in Whova. 
Access: 
  • 1 complimentary conference registration.
  • Option to purchase additional registrations (maximum 5) at the early-bird conference rate with no expiration date. 
  • Priority access for exhibit booth reservation (separate fees apply). 

Additional Sponsorship Opportunities

Support exclusive networking events and increase brand exposure by taking advantage of the following sponsorship opportunities. ​Please carefully review the Marketing & Sponsorship Guidelines2026_nbcc_marketing___sponsorships__1_.pdf before applying. For inquiries about custom sponsorships and questions about WHO Code compliance expectations for sponsors and exhibitors, email [email protected].

Tabletop Discussion Sponsor: $7,500

Support one of the table top breakfasts at the USBC conference.
There are two opportunities available at this level.​
Visibility: 
  • Logo on signage at breakfast.
  • Recognition in the conference program and Whova app. ​
Engagement: 
  • Option to provide remarks and introduce the table topics for engagement.
Access:
  • 2 complimentary registrations.

Lactation Lounge Sponsor: $5,000

One of the most beloved spaces at the USBC National Conference, the Lactation Lounge offers comfort, connection, and support for lactating parents. Breastfeeding and human milk expression are welcomed everywhere at USBC events, but this private space provides a calm and accommodating environment for those who wish to pump or feed their baby.

Your organization will be recognized as a champion of family-friendly environments that not only encourage safe milk expression but make it possible for attendees to maintain critical bonds with their young children while participating in the event. Signage acknowledging your support will be prominently displayed in the Lounge, which features a refrigerator, comfortable seating, and electrical outlets for pumping or charging devices.
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This sponsorship is flexible and fully customizable—contact [email protected] to learn how you can make this opportunity your own!
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There are two sponsorship opportunities available for this experience.

Wellness Sponsor: $3,000

Support attendee wellness by sponsoring morning yoga, stretching, or meditation sessions. 
Visibility: 
  • Logo on session signage and Whova schedule. 
  • Acknowledgement during session welcome. 
Engagement: 
  • Option to provide branded yoga mats, water bottles, or other wellness items. ​

Marketing Opportunities

Packet promotions and inclusion materials are a great way to increase your visibility and presence at the National Breastfeeding Conference & Convening! Have your item(s) shipped directly to the hotel or deliver them in person, and our team will take it from there. Please carefully review the Marketing & Sponsorship Guidelines before applying. For questions about WHO Code compliance expectations for advertisements, email [email protected].

Commercial Packet Promotion: $500

Have your target audience carry your message away with them! Provide your promotional flyer, brochure, or sample item to all conference attendees in their conference bags. Submit a sample of your item for approval (PDF image is fine) no later than May 22, 2026.

Nonprofit Packet Promotion: $300

Take advantage of a discounted advertising opportunity for nonprofit organizations! Get your promotional flyer, brochure, or sample item to all conference attendees in their conference bags. Submit a sample of your item for approval (PDF image is fine) no later than May 22, 2026.

Exhibiting Opportunities

Exhibitor booths are reserved on a first come, first served basis and no holds can be honored. For more information about WHO Code compliance related to marketing and advertising at exhibit booths, both in-person and virtual, read through the Marketing & Sponsorship Guidelines prior to completing payment. Please be aware that exhibit booth spaces are limited and expected to fill quickly. Exhibitors will be featured both in-person and on our virtual event platform, Whova. In-person exhibitors will also receive a free virtual booth.
​For questions about exhibiting opportunities, email [email protected].

Exhibit Booth Package A: $2,500

Includes virtual and in-person booth advertising  
All in-person exhibit booths include the following benefits: 
  • 2 complimentary registrations
  • ​Electricity included at no additional cost. 
  • Listing and engagement in Whova (virtual exhibit). ​

Exhibit Booth Package B: $1,500

Includes virtual and in-person booth advertising  
All in-person exhibit booths include the following benefits: 
  • 1 complimentary registration  
  • Electricity included at no additional cost. 
  • Listing and engagement in Whova (virtual exhibit). ​

Virtual Only - Organizations of All Sizes: $325

All virtual exhibit booths are customizable to fit your organization's branding and content on the Whova​ platform. Use this opportunity to engage with attendees live and network with them for up to 3 months following the event.​

Rules & Regulations

Only companies and organizations whose services and products are appropriately related to the purpose of the USBC shall be permitted as sponsors, advertisers, or exhibitors. The USBC does not accept sponsorships or advertisements from entities in violation of The International Code of Marketing of Breast-milk Substitutes (the "Code") and subsequent World Health Assembly resolutions. The USBC reserves the right to refuse sponsorships or advertisements from certain entities, or to decline or prohibit any exhibit promotional item which in it’s judgement is inappropriate, this reservation being all-inclusive as to persons, things, printed matter, products, electronic matter, and conduct.

Prior to submitting your application to sponsor and/or exhibit at the 2026 National Breastfeeding Conference & Convening, please review our full Marketing and Sponsorship Guidelines. Application does not guarantee approval. Direct questions or concerns about eligibility to [email protected].

Ready to apply? Click the button below to get started. Applications will close on May 22, 2026. 
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