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Regionals 2025
The sponsorship opportunities for Regionals this year have been sold. If you are interested in hosting one of the receptions, please send us an e-mail.
Level Up 2026
March 16-18, 2026 Park MGM, Las Vegas
Designed for payment professionals who manage and lead risk and compliance teams or work closely with these critical areas. On Monday, there will be seminars and community events, followed by 2 days of educational sessions and networking.
"I absolutely loved being part of Level Up and the experience! Trivia night was a great way to jump start the event and the atmosphere was awesome for networking. The questions and topics for each round were fun and entertaining. I know our Team Mid Kingz table was amped the whole time. A really good vibe for sure! Can't wait to do it again next year."
Thomas Pierre | CEO & Founder - Nock Pay
What Are You Looking For in Conference Sponsorship?
Our sponsorship opportunities are grouped into four categories to help you find the right sponsorship option for your needs and goals. We offer both curated packages and stand-alone options. We are also happy to work with you to custom-craft a sponsorship package.
Do you want to demonstrate your organization's thought leadership and insight into the strategic and daily challenges of our members?
Networkers
Do you want to create a space to meet up with existing clients? Perhaps, you want to meet your next new client?
Industry Supporters
Are you a pillar of the industry? A superhero in the fight against fraud.? A friend of APP? Or new to the industry and looking to build name recognition?
Creative Solutions
Looking for something altogether different?
Click on an option in the menu below to see more information about Level Up sponsorship opportunities and programs.
Influencer Packages - Vendor Spotlights
Vendor Spotlights are embedded into the agenda - the same agenda as the educational sessions - so you are not just a presenter of problems, you are a presenter of solutions.
Options
Stage
Day
Price
Session length
Logo Placement
Networking Add-on (Choice of)
Conference passes
Attendee list
# Available
Main Stage
Leadership or Growth Stage
Day 1
$15,000
15-minutes
Redwood Tier
Booth Or Trivia Night Table Or Discounted Private Meeting Room
4
Yes
SOLD OUT
Solo Stage - Day 2
Collaboration or Education Stage
Day 2
$11,000
15-Minutes
Sequoia Tier
Booth Or Trivia Night Table Or Discounted Private Meeting Room
3
Yes
Two Available
Breakout Stage - Day 2
Collaboration or Education Stage
Day 2
$9,000
15-Minutes
Sequoia Tier
Booth Or Trivia Night Table Or Discounted Private Meeting Room
3
Yes
FourAvailable
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
Exhibitor Booth
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
SOLD OUT
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
Twelve
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
ASK
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
Coffee Connect
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. Comes with one conference pass
$8,500
One
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
$8,000
One
Power Stations
Attendees will love you for helping them keep charged without having to leave sessions.
Signage next to the power stations in 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 & Break
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
$3,000
SOLD OUT
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
Two
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
Three
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
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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
Exhibitor Booth
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
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
Coffee Connect
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
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.
EP3: Exhibitor Preference Point Program
APP's EP3 became effective on November 1, 2022.
APP utilizes an Exhibitor Preference Point Program (EP3) to recognize the support of partners for Level Up and other APP programs. The cumulative number of points determines the time and date a company is given to choose exhibit space for the following year’s conference. Exhibit space is assigned in the order of priority points, and priority points are received throughout the year by completing tasks and by overall spending as indicated within this policy.
Program Overview
APP utilizes a three-year rolling point system
Points may be earned based on multiple criteria (current model detailed below.
Integrated marketing spend across all APP programs
Degree to which an organization partners with APP to fulfill its mission
In the event of a merger or acquisition among sponsoring vendors, the point balance of the two original entities may be combined.
The Sponsorship Committee will periodically review EP3 to evaluate effectiveness and accuracy.
Current points earned and overall point standing will be available to sponsors by contacting APP staff or the Sponsorship Committee.
APP will maintain information for sponsors regarding the point system and how points are earned on the APP website.
Selection Process
When APP opens exhibitor space or is ready to assign Sponsor Sessions (e.g., an exhibit space at Level Up, or a Sponsor Highlight during a virtual event) the partner with the greatest number of points will have the first choice for location (exhibit space) or time (virtual session) provided they have committed to exhibit or present at the specified event. They will be followed by the organization with the second greatest number of points, then the third, and so on.
If an exhibitor with a greater number of points commits after their designated selection slot, they will be allowed to make their selection in the next available slot.
APP reserves the right to withhold an exhibit space or sponsor session in an effort to avoid having direct competitors as recognized by the Sponsorship Committee in adjacent booth spaces or sessions.
Current EP3 Awards Formula
When a sponsor exhibits or presents at an APP event (e.g., LevelUp, Regionals, etc.) Exhibitor Preference Points (EP3) determine the order in which the sponsor can select a booth space or sponsored speaking slot in subsequent events.
Points are based on the following formula:
Total current points = Historical points + Event points + IM Points + Partner points
Where:
Historical points =
The number of accumulated points from each of the past three fiscal years.
At the end of APP's fiscal year, APP will drop accumulated points more than 3 years old and add any points earned in the ending fiscal year to the historical points total.
At the launch of this program, all sponsors will start at a net new position
Sponsorship participation =
The points earned for each event where a company purchased a sponsorship package (or equivalent) at the following levels:
Redwood level sponsor (Packages of >$20,000) – 8 points
The total spend on other APP programs or underwriting APP expenses (e.g., annual software licenses) at the following levels:
$1,000-$2,499 – 1 point
$2,500-$4,999 – 2 points
$5,000-$9,999 – 3 points
$10,000-$14,999 – 4 points
$15,000-$19,999 – 5 points
$20,000-$24,999 – 6 points
$25,000 or greater – 8 points + 2 points for each additional $5,000 of spend
Partner points =
Points earned for helping APP with attendance, promotion, and leadership or volunteer activities.
Points are currently awarded on the following schedule:
One point each =
Serve on a committee
Contribute two or more blog posts
Contribute an article for APP publication (e.g., GR newsletter or blog)
Recruit a new volunteer
Serve on APP Board as Advisor
Lead an Education Webinar
Help APP with a special project1
Participate in a SIG
Two points each =
Recruit a new member organization
Chair a committee or SIG
Serve on APP Board as Director
Recruit a new sponsor organization
Three points each =
Collaborate with APP to create a new APP revenue stream
Collaborate with APP to create a new course in M@Cademy
1 For example: help develop new website content, help moderate community emails, help vet new member applications, help craft new member welcome messages, etc.
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!
If you are an employee of an APP member company, we invite you to set up an online account to access the full set of member benefits.
Are you a non-member looking to purchase a M@Cademy course?
If you are not a member of APP, but are looking to purchase a M@Cademy course, then you must first create a free account. This allows us to complete the registration process and enroll you in a course.
An APP membership provides access to connections and resources to assist payment and law enforcement professionals with managing risk and preventing fraud through ongoing communication, education, and collaboration.
All membership applications for APP must be approved by the Board of Directors.
