2026 Sponsorship Opportunities
 

Partner With Us to Advance Infection Prevention

The APIC South Dakota Annual Conference brings together infection preventionists, healthcare leaders, quality professionals, and public health partners from across the state. This annual event provides education, networking, and collaboration opportunities focused on improving patient safety and preventing healthcare-associated infections.

We invite organizations to partner with APIC South Dakota through sponsorship opportunities that offer meaningful visibility, direct engagement with attendees, and support for professional education across our healthcare communities. 

Why Sponsor APIC South Dakota?

✔ Connect directly with infection prevention and healthcare decision-makers
✔ Showcase products, services, and innovations
✔ Strengthen relationships with hospitals, clinics, long-term care, and public health partners
✔ Demonstrate commitment to patient safety and quality improvement
✔ Gain statewide brand exposure before, during, and after the conference

Conference Audience

• Infection Preventionists
• Quality & Patient Safety Leaders
• Epidemiologists
• Public Health Professionals
• Nursing Leadership
• Hospital & Long-Term Care Administrators
• Healthcare Educators

Sponsorship Levels

Bronze Sponsor — $750

Benefits include:

• Vendor booth in the exhibit area
• Company logo displayed throughout the conference
• Logo featured on the conference app
• Recognition in conference program materials
• Verbal acknowledgment during opening or closing remarks

Silver Sponsor — $1,500

Includes all Bronze benefits, plus:

• Preferred vendor booth placement
• Enhanced logo placement on conference signage
• Recognition on APIC South Dakota social media platforms
• Opportunity to provide branded promotional item or literature for attendee bags
• Additional verbal recognition during the conference

Gold Sponsor — $2,500

Includes all Silver benefits, plus:

• Premium vendor booth placement in high-traffic area
• Prominent logo placement on all conference materials
  • Website
  • Program
  • Signage
  • Slides displayed between sessions
• Opportunity to display company banner at conference (provided by sponsor)
• Sponsor recognition for meal, break, or networking event
• Dedicated sponsor recognition slide during keynote session
• Featured recognition in post-conference communications

Vendor Booth Information $450

• Includes one table and chair
• Access to attendees during breaks and networking sessions
• Opportunity to demonstrate products and share educational resources

Additional Opportunities (Optional Add-Ons)

Sponsors may also choose to support:

• Breakfast or lunch sponsorship
• Refreshment breaks
• Networking reception
• Lanyards or badge holders
• Conference bags or notebooks

(Availability and pricing upon request.)

Our Commitment to Sponsors

APIC South Dakota is committed to creating a professional, engaging environment that maximizes sponsor visibility while maintaining the educational integrity of the conference.

We value our sponsors as partners in advancing infection prevention, patient safety, and healthcare quality across South Dakota. 

Ready to Become a Sponsor? 

            Sponsorship Comparison Table
 

Contact Jess Danko at jess.danko@sdfmc.org if you are interested in becoming a sponsor of APIC SD Annual Conference or have any questions.