Level Up 2027
Level Up sponsorship details will be revealed by July 1st, 2026.
Contact us today to book:
| Alexis Lichterman |
alexis@mentompayments.com |
| Liz Pike |
liz@davistalent.com |
| Ruben Pizana |
Ruben.Pizana@huntington.com |
| David Landis |
david.landis@clym.io |
| Brian Reddoch |
brian.reddoch@paymentpros.org |
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Who Attends?
* 5/3rd Bank * Aperia Solutions * Arnall, Golden, Gregory * Central Bank of St Louis * Chargebacks911 * Chesapeake Bank * Clearent * Commercial Bank of California
* Complete Merchant Solutions * Cross River Bank * Cutter Financial * Deutsche Bank USA * Discover Financial Services * EasyPay * eBay * Elavon * Electronic Verification Systems * Esquire Bank * EVO Merchant Services * Exact Payments * First American Payment Systems * Fortis * Fresno First Bank * Frontstream * G2 Risk Solutions
* Get Beyond * Glacier Payments * Global Payments * Gravity Payments * Greenlight Payments * Humboldt Merchant Services * International Processing Solution
* Intuit * IPPay * KeyBank * LegitScript * LexisNexis Risk Solutions * Mastercard * Maverick Payments * MerchantE * Merchants Bancard Network * Merrick Bank
* Midigator * Ministry Brands * Mission Valley Bank * MobiusPay * MVB Bank * Nacha * NABP * Netevia * Newtek * North * Nuvei * One Inc Systems * Paya * Paybotic
* Payroc * Paysafe * Payscout * Payverse * PNC Bank * Priority Payment Systems * Reach * Repay * SecureTrust * SecurityMetrics * Select Bankcard * Shift4 * Shift'd
* SignaPay * Signature Payments * Silicon Valley Bank * Sphere Commerce * Spot On * Square * Stax * Stripe * SumUp * Talus Payments * Tek Card Payments
* Trinity Payments * Vantage Card Services * Venable * Verifi * Versapay * Visa *
Wells Fargo * Walmart Marketplace * Worldpay * Yardi * Zen Payments *
This is a sample of organizations that attended in the past three years.
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Who Attends Level Up? You Do!
400-450
Payment Industry Attendees
78%
Decision Makers or Decision Influencers
"LegitScript is proud to be a long-standing partner of the Association for Payment Professionals. We share APP’s commitment to advancing payments risk mitigation, compliance, and underwriting best practices, and we see tremendous value in the community it fosters. By sponsoring APP events and participating in its programs, we’re able to connect with industry leaders, exchange insights on emerging challenges, and collaborate on solutions that help payment providers confidently onboard and support merchants. APP continues to be an essential forum for driving trust, innovation, and integrity across the payments ecosystem — values that align directly with LegitScript’s mission."
Scott Roth| CEO - LegitScript
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Regionals 2026 - SOLD OUT
An update has been made to how Regional Sponsorship will operate in 2026. Each of the below will be made available for purchase on November 1, 2025.
Sponsorship will no longer be for all of the Regionals but rather be broken up by location.
| TYPE |
COST |
DESCRIPTION |
| Site Host |
$0 - Other than any internal costs. |
Site sponsor hosts the event. You provide the space and APP will plan and execute the event. APP supplies the food, drink, and speakers. The Site Sponsor receives top-tier logo placement. |
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Regional 1 Sponsor - Basic Package
Site TBD |
$4,000 SOLD OUT |
- Badge sponsorship
- Lanyard sponsorship
- Ability to hand out items at check-in
- First right of refusal to host the reception.
|
Regional 1 Sponsor - Speaking Package
Site TBD |
$8,000 - Unavailable |
All of the above plus:
- 15-minute Vendor Spotlight. Topic determined by you and can include a sales pitch.
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Regional 2 Sponsor - Basic Package
Site TBD |
$4,000 SOLD OUT |
- Badge sponsorship
- Lanyard sponsorship
- Ability to hand out items at check-in
- First right of refusal to host the reception.
|
Regional 2 Sponsor - Speaking Package
Site TBD |
$8,000 - Unavailable |
All of the above plus:
- 15-minute Vendor Spotlight. Topic determined by you and can include a sales pitch.
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Regional 2 Sponsor - Basic Package
Site TBD |
$4,000 SOLD OUT |
- Badge sponsorship
- Lanyard sponsorship
- Ability to hand out items at check-in
- First right of refusal to host the reception.
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Regional 2 Sponsor - Speaking Package
Site TBD |
$8,000 - Unavailable |
All of the above plus:
- 15-minute Vendor Spotlight. Topic determined by you and can include a sales pitch.
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| Reception Sponsor |
$0 - Other than your own cost.
Available if the Main sponsor or Site Host declines |
Reception Sponsors plan and execute the post-event reception. All costs are picked up by sponsors. |
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Sponsorship Policies
Sponsorship Tiers
The support of sponsors, partners, and solution providers is essential to being able to provide our members with quality education, service, and programs, like Level Up. One way in which we recognize the contributions of our partners is through sponsorship tiers at the Level Up each year.
Organizations may sponsor APP through just one opportunity, or combine multiple sponsorship options to receive greater recognition. Higher tier sponsorships receive more prominent recognition on our website and conference marketing materials, greater visibility in conference signage and on-stage mentions during Level Up.
Our current sponsor tiers include:
- Hearts: Packages totaling $20,000 or more
- Diamonds: Packages totaling $12,000 to $19,999
- Clubs: Packages totaling $8,000 to $11,999
- Spades: Packages totaling $4,500 to $7,999
- Wildcards: Packages totaling up to $4,499
If you would like more information about Level Up or other sponsorship opportunities, please contact us.
Sponsor Priority Policy
Formerly known as the EP3: Exhibitor Preference Point Program
APP's Policy became effective on November 1, 2025.
Sponsor Priority Policy
Purpose
To ensure a fair, transparent, and consistent process for assigning booth locations and speaking opportunities at APP events, including the annual Level Up conference.
Overview
APP values the partnership and ongoing support of its sponsors. This policy outlines how priority order will be determined for selecting exhibit booths and speaking opportunities.
Sponsorship sales will open on October 1 each year.
Booth assignments and speaking slots will be finalized beginning December 1.
Priority Criteria
Priority order will be based on three key factors that reflect a sponsor’s engagement and support of APP:
|
Factor
|
Description
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Weight
|
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Sponsorship Investment
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Total sponsorship dollars committed for the current calendar year (including conference and other programs).
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50%
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Volunteer Engagement
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Level of involvement by sponsor representatives in APP committees, task forces, and volunteer programs during the previous 12 months.
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30%
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Sponsorship Longevity
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Number of consecutive years the organization has been an APP sponsor.
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20%
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Each category will be scored and combined into a total “Priority Score.” Sponsors will then be ranked in order of score to determine booth and speaking selection order.
Timing and Process
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October 1: Sponsorship opportunities open for purchase.
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December 1: Booth and speaking selections begin, in priority order.
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Monthly Review: Beginning in December, APP will review and update rankings monthly for the organizations not yet ordered.
Selection Procedure
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Sponsors will be contacted in ranked order to select their booth and/or speaking slot.
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If a sponsor does not respond within five business days, APP will move to the next sponsor in the ranking.
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Sponsors may request placement preferences, but final assignments are at APP’s discretion to maintain a balanced and engaging conference layout and agenda.
Ties
If two sponsors have identical scores, preference will go to the sponsor:
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With the higher sponsorship total over the previous 12 months.
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With a longer sponsorship history
Transparency
Upon request, sponsors may receive a summary of the scoring framework and their standing after rankings are finalized.
Updates
This policy will be reviewed annually by APP staff and the Sponsorship Committee to ensure fairness and alignment with APP’s mission and values.
Networker Packages
Some organizations are known for bringing the industry together. They are the ones with a reputation for seeing the connections between people and creating the space for innovation and connections to occur.
Options
|
Description
|
Price
|
# Available
|
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Exhibitor Booth
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At Level Up, booths are integrated with the event flow and are limited in number to encourage frequent traffic, high visibility, and plenty of opportunities to engage with attendees. Each booth comes with:
- One (1) attendee pass
- One 6x2 table
- Bonsai tier logo placement in marketing materials
|
$3,500 |
Twelve |
| Premium Sponsorship |
Created for those partners wanting the next level up from a Booth Sponsorship to include Fir Tier logo placement. At APP, booths are integrated with the event flow and limited in number to encourage frequent traffic, high visibility, and plenty of opportunities to engage with attendees. With the Premium Sponsorship, each booth comes with:
- Three (3) attendee passes
- One 6x2 table
- Flyer or swag as a bag stuffer
- Attendee List
- High point value in conference gamification activities
- Fourth tier logo placement in marketing materials
|
$6,500 |
Five
Three |
| Welcome Reception |
The premier networking event at Level Up. With a space theme, this will be one out of this world party. As a sponsor, your name will be in the middle of the action with plenty of marketing support thanking you.
|
$6,000 |
Six |
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Trivia Night Table
|
Trivia Night was such a hit that we had to bring it back in 2025. The night before the conference starts our members gather as a community for some fun competition. When you sponsor a table, you'll be building a team to problem solve, have fun, and get to know each other. Comes with one table plus 20 drink tickets to hand out to attendees as a networking tool.
|
$1,500 |
Fifteen |
| Underwriters Meet & Greet |
A special session is planned just for those new to the industry. A quick career development session is planned along with a networking event. This is an opportunity for you to get in front of and support future leaders.
- Ability to plan and host a lunchtime session for young professionals. Name on the agenda as the host
- Gold tier logo placement in marketing materials
|
$3,000 |
One |
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Coffee Connect
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A favorite of attendees to our virtual events now comes to the live venue! Coffee Connect is a networking event before the start of the first day of registration. This is where attendees meet up and swap stories, talk about the sessions they are excited to see, and make new friends. This is your opportunity to host connections and be a welcoming friendly face at the conference.
|
$3,000 |
One |
| Private Meeting Spaces |
Are you looking for a quiet spot to talk to clients? Ask us about private meeting spaces near the conference but away from the crowds. Conference rooms in the hotel's Ideation area are available. Pricing is dependent on your technology and space needs.
|
$3,000/day |
Multiple |
Industry Supporter Packages
APP Members know you are there to support them in their efforts to learn more, prepare better, and collaborate on a common cause.
Each of these sponsorship opportunities is available a la carte or can be built into a custom sponsorship package.
Options
|
Description
|
Price
|
# Available
|
|
Mobile App
|
Looking to support APP's technology? Include your logo into the mobile app and event page during the event. You will be the first thing attendees see as they seek information out and engage with the conference.
|
$7,500 |
SOLD OUT |
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Water Bottles
|
Imagine your logo in the hands of attendees as they walk around all week on their aluminum water bottle with a bamboo top. These trend items are sure to be a big hit. Includes:
- Your logo on water bottles handed out to each attendee
- One conference pass
|
$8,500 |
One |
|
Badge
|
One of the most popular partner opportunities every year.
- Your logo will be present on conference name badges and visible during the entire conference to all attendees
- Oak-level logo placement in marketing materials
- Conference attendee list with emails
- One conference pass
|
$9,500 |
One |
| Lanyards |
Always the fastest-selling item - act quickly!
- The logo will be present on the name badge lanyards and visible to the entire conference to all attendees
- Oak-level logo placement in marketing materials
- Conference attendee list
- One conference pass
|
$9,500 |
SOLD OUT |
| Notebooks |
Your logo will appear front and center alongside APP on the conference padfolio that is handed out to every attendee
- Business card or flyer inserted into padfolio (card provided by sponsor)
- Oak-level logo placement in marketing materials
- Conference attendee list
- One conference pass
|
$8,500 |
One |
|
Conference Bags
|
Your logo is front and center alongside APP on the conference bag
- Flyer or swag included as a bag stuffer
- Oak-level logo placement in marketing materials
- Conference attendee list
- One conference pass
|
$9,500 |
One |
| Power Stations |
Attendees will love you for helping them keep charged without having to leave sessions.
- Signage next to the power stations in front of the main speaking hall
- Recognition during the conference remarks by the host
- Bonsai-level logo placement in marketing materials
|
$3,000 |
One |
| Lounge Area |
Comfortable seating. Conversation. A landmark meet place for attendees.
- Logo and signage around lounge area
- Ability to have promotional flyers in the area
|
$6,000 |
One |
| Keynote Speaker |
- Logo and signage attached to marketing that promotes the speaker.
- Recognition during the conference remarks by the host at keynote mentions
- Redwood-level (top level) logo placement in marketing materials
|
$20,000 |
One |
| Registration Desk |
Your logo placement at the start of the attendee's journey.
- Logo present alongside event logo on direction signs to the registration area
- Branded registration desk.
- Availability to provide pop-up poster(s) at the registration area
- Oak-level logo placement in marketing materials
|
$5,000 |
One |
| Volunteer Reception |
Volunteer room accessible and viewable from a high-traffic corridor
- Logo visibility at the entrance of and inside the lounge space adjacent to the meeting room
- Ability to make thank you remarks to the volunteers
- Bonsai-level logo placement in marketing materials
|
$3,000 |
One |
| Recharge Room |
- Breakout room accessible and viewable from a high-traffic room
- Logo visibility at the entrance of and inside the lounge space adjacent to the meeting room
- Bonsai-level logo placement in marketing materials
|
3,000 |
One |
| Donut Wall |
An APP tradition featured and tied to the Awards session.
- Logo placement at the Donut Wall
- Marketing push related to the tradition
- Bonsai-level logo placement in marketing materials
|
$1,500 |
One |
| Speaker Gifts |
Each year, APP thanks our speakers with a charitable donation in their name to the Financial Coalition Against Child Pornography (FCACP). Help us thank our speakers and give to a great cause!
- Includes logo on website, mention in our thank you card to each speaker, and daily mention by the host
- Fir-level logo placement in marketing materials
|
3,000 |
One |
| Breakfast |
Show your industry support by providing breakfast during the conference
- Inclusion of partnership in the agenda
- Signage during breakfast
- Bonsai-level logo placement in marketing materials
|
$4,000 |
Three |
| Break |
Show your industry support by providing a break during the conference!
- Inclusion of partnership in the agenda
- Signage during break
- Bonsai-level logo placement in marketing materials
|
3,000 |
Four |
| Lunch |
Show your industry support by providing lunch during the conference
- Inclusion of partnership in the agenda
- Signage during lunch
- Fir-level logo placement in marketing materials
|
$4,000 |
Two |
| Bonsai Sponsorship |
- Logo placement on all marketing materials.
- Marketing support of gratitude on social media, website, and at the event
|
1,000 |
Multiple |
Creative Solutions
Interested in something different? Contact us and our Sponsorship Committee volunteers can work with you.
- Meeting space near the conference floor
- Host a coffee bar at your Booth
- Hold a Post-conference reception at one of Park MGM's bars or restaurants
- Something else?
Sponsorship Tiers
The support of sponsors, partners, and solution providers is essential to being able to provide our members with quality education, service, and programs, like Level Up. One way in which we recognize the contributions of our partners is through sponsorship tiers at the Level Up each year.
Organizations may sponsor APP through just one opportunity, or combine multiple sponsorship options to receive greater recognition. Higher tier sponsorships receive more prominent recognition on our website and conference marketing materials, greater visibility in conference signage and on-stage mentions during Level Up, and receive more points in our EP3 program.
Our current sponsor tiers include:
- Redwood: Packages totaling $20,000 or more
- Sequoia: Packages totaling $12,000 to $19,999
- Oak: Packages totaling $8,000 to $11,999
- Fir: Packages totaling $4,500 to $7,999
- Bonsai: Packages totaling up to $4,499
If you would like more information about Level Up or other sponsorship opportunities, please contact us.
Sponsor Priority Policy
Former Known as the EP3: Exhibitor Preference Point Program
APP's Policy became effective on November 1, 2025.
Sponsor Priority Policy
Purpose
To ensure a fair, transparent, and consistent process for assigning booth locations and speaking opportunities at APP events, including the annual Level Up conference.
Overview
APP values the partnership and ongoing support of its sponsors. This policy outlines how priority order will be determined for selecting exhibit booths and speaking opportunities.
Sponsorship sales will open on October 1 each year.
Booth assignments and speaking slots will be finalized beginning December 1.
Priority Criteria
Priority order will be based on three key factors that reflect a sponsor’s engagement and support of APP:
|
Factor
|
Description
|
Weight
|
|
Sponsorship Investment
|
Total sponsorship dollars committed for the current calendar year (including conference and other programs).
|
50%
|
|
Volunteer Engagement
|
Level of involvement by sponsor representatives in APP committees, task forces, and volunteer programs during the previous 12 months.
|
30%
|
|
Sponsorship Longevity
|
Number of consecutive years the organization has been an APP sponsor.
|
20%
|
Each category will be scored and combined into a total “Priority Score.” Sponsors will then be ranked in order of score to determine booth and speaking selection order.
Timing and Process
-
October 1: Sponsorship opportunities open for purchase.
-
December 1: Booth and speaking selections begin, in priority order.
-
Monthly Review: Beginning in December, APP will review and update rankings monthly for the organizations not yet ordered.
Selection Procedure
-
Sponsors will be contacted in ranked order to select their booth and/or speaking slot.
-
If a sponsor does not respond within five business days, APP will move to the next sponsor in the ranking.
-
Sponsors may request placement preferences, but final assignments are at APP’s discretion to maintain a balanced and engaging conference layout and agenda.
Ties
If two sponsors have identical scores, preference will go to the sponsor:
-
With the higher sponsorship total over the previous 12 months.
-
With a longer sponsorship history.
-
Transparency
Upon request, sponsors may receive a summary of the scoring framework and their standing after rankings are finalized.
Updates
This policy will be reviewed annually by APP staff and the Sponsorship Committee to ensure fairness and alignment with APP’s mission and values.
Sponsors are Members Too! Are You ?
Membership is a great way to network, support APP, get discounts on conference attendance, hear about other thought leadership opportunities, participate in educational opportunities and get early messaging about upcoming events and activities. Sponsor members earn extra EP3 Points too!
