How Much are Additional Sponsor Staff Passes?

Why does Manifest limit the number of sponsor passes?

We carefully manage the buyer-to-vendor ratio to keep the quality of interactions high for all sponsors and exhibitors. Manifest attracts a highly senior audience (1 in 3 attendees are C-suite and 50%+ are SVP+) so limiting sponsor personnel ensures a strong balance and maximizes ROI for every sponsor.

For this reason, each sponsorship includes a set number of passes.

Why are additional sponsor passes priced at $2,195?

Sponsor passes have a fixed price of $2,195. At certain times, this may seem higher than general attendee pricing because attendee registration increases in scheduled tiers throughout the year. As the event approaches, attendee prices rise (ultimately reaching $2,795 onsite) while sponsor pass pricing stays the same.

Why would a sponsor pass cost more than an attendee badge at certain points?

This only happens temporarily due to the attendee tiered pricing schedule. It is not a difference in value, just the timing of attendee price increases.

Can an attendee badge be converted into a sponsor badge later?

No. Attendee badges cannot be transferred or upgraded to sponsor badges at any time, including onsite.

If an attendee badge is purchased instead of a sponsor pass, that person:

• Cannot be added to your company profile
• Will not receive Manifest Networking App access linked to your company
• Will not have Sponsor designation on their badge
• Cannot access the Expo Hall during load-in/load-out
• Will not receive early Expo entry on show days

Why is this distinction between badge types important?

Sponsor badges include additional access and roles that attendee badges do not. Maintaining these distinctions ensures safe access to the expo hall, proper representation in the Manifest Networking App and a high-quality event experience for sponsors and attendees alike.