The Rapid Excavation & Tunneling Conference (RETC) is the premier bi-annual international conference and trade show for 1,500+ industry professionals in tunneling and underground construction, as well as thousands of UCA of SME members. RETC sponsorships offer a variety of digital and onsite solutions to drive brand engagement, visibility, thought leadership and sales for your company.
Sponsorships are customizable based on your market goals and objectives. Stand out from your competition at RETC by leveraging the diverse pre-conference, during and post-conference engagement and brand-recognition sponsorship opportunities at the RETC 2023.
Overall Conference Sponsor – $30,000
Become the Overall Conference Sponsor of RETC 2023 to leverage brand exposure, stakeholder engagement and drive industry dominance in a 6-month conference promotional cycle. The Overall Conference Sponsor has unique access to more than 1,500 tunneling owners, contractors, engineers and vendors from around the world, as well as the larger tunneling and underground construction audience.
*$5,000 credit towards additional sponsorship
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*Additional customizable benefits to the Overall Conference Sponsor are available
Become a Sponsor
Gold-level sponsorships listed below. Any combination of sponsorships valued $10,000 and over.
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Lanyards will be distributed to all attendees at the registration counter and worn throughout the conference. Sponsoring company will have exclusive right to put logo design on conference lanyards.
SOLDAttracting more than 900 people, this event kicks off the opening of the Tuesday exhibits day. We will host heavy hors d’oeuvres and a hosted bar. Come and mingle with colleagues and friends.
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All full conference attendees will receive a proceedings USB flash drive, branded with your colored logo. You will be included on all signage and digital/print marketing for the proceedings drives. Proceedings drives are utilized by attendees for many years after the conference.
Attracting more than 900 people, this event kicks off the opening of the Tuesday exhibits day. We will host heavy hors d’oeuvres and a hosted bar. Come and mingle with colleagues and friends.
Customizable landing page branded by you, customizable password for attendees to utilize when connecting to WiFi throughout the duration of the conference. You will be included in all of the digital, print and signage promotions for the conference WiFi.
Become a SponsorPlace your branding, logo and name in the hands of all RETC hotel guests! Fully customizable design on each attendee’s hotel keycard at the headquarter hotel. Option to include your booth number, website, QR code, etc.
Sponsor the RETC 2023 mobile app for impressionable engagement on the popular conference mobile app. Mobile app includes information about exhibit hall, floor plan, technical sessions, speakers, and you as the sponsor.
Your logo and company name branded on premier marketing items, including all RETC emails, on all large RETC meter board standing signs and print/digital RETC marketing.
Silver-level sponsorships listed below. Any single or combination of sponsorships valued between $4,001 and $9,999.
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Sponsor the key networking luncheon of the 2023 RETC Conference! Luncheon will feature prominent speaker.
*sponsorship includes all general Silver-level sponsorship benefits listed on page 5-6
SOLDSponsor a brand new attendee experience at RETC 2023! Veloxity Power Pax offer you fully customizable branding on our portable mobile or tablet device charging packs, available for attendees to utilize throughout the conference. Power Pax branded with your design will be available for attendees to rent near registration AND your booth (if you choose). For a visual representation of this sponsorship, please visit: https://veloxity.us/power-pax-portable-phone-charging-stations/
Become a SponsorReach industry decision makers and prominent speakers as attendees gather for coffee and conversation in between sessions.
Join us as the sole, exclusive sponsor of RETC 2023 e-newsletter, delivered to 1,500+ inboxes every morning with pertinent updates and info to the conference day ahead. Your customizable graphic design embedded into the email template, which we can place lead-tracking info on for your reporting.
Become a SponsorBuild and amplify your brand to highlight your industry leadership by sponsoring a set of 5 technical sessions at RETC. Select from 20 technical session themes at RETC specific to your target audience and market. Engage 5 directly with attendees as a Technical Sessions sponsor to deepen your market share and drive real-time ROI with an audience that matters most to you.
Items include water bottle, notebook, mask, hand sanitizer, pens, gift card or item of your choice.
RETC attendees love to customize their name badges with ribbons highlighting their achievements and personality. The ribbon wall will be prominently displayed near the high-trafficked registration area. Ribbons are worn throughout the event and long after the event is over. Your logo will be recognized on all signage and promotions for ribbon wall.
Become a Sponsor
Bronze level sponsorships listed below. Any single or combination of sponsorships valued between $1,500 - $4,999
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Network with the future leaders of the industry by sponsoring the UCA of SME Young Members reception.
Customizable, scrolling banner advertisement shown on the RETC 2023 mobile app each time attendees access information on the exhibit hall, technical sessions, speakers, etc.
Connect with the UCA Young Professionals and future leaders in the tunneling industry by sponsoring this fantastic event networking event. Open to those 35 and under, no tickets necessary to attend. Sponsoring companies may pre-register a limited number of employees.
Over four decades of conferences, RETC provides both the experienced tunneling professional and the individual just starting in the business the opportunity to stay connected while integrating new ideas and innovations into contracting, design, and construction.