WHO ATTENDS
In 2019 Attendees Came From:

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Climbing Gym Owners
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Climbing Gym Directors and Managers
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Directors and Heads of Routesetting
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Directors of Programming
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Leading Coaches and Trainers
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Aspiring Gym Owners
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Thought Leaders
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Indoor Climbing Sport Federations
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Collegiate and Community Recreation Professionals
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Professional Climbers
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Indoor Climbing Businesses and Vendors
Attendee Numbers Grow Every Year:

WHAT PEOPLE ARE SAYING...
“The CWA Summit’s value lies in the relationships that are built there. When building software (or any new business), it can be challenging to determine what your customers highest needs are because every business operates differently. Many of the relationships we made at the CWA have helped us to define those needs.”
– Andrew Potter
Founder, Approach Software

“The CWA Summit is an essential event for anyone wanting to stay
up-to-date with indoor climbing.
Not only can you learn
everything there is to know about industry trends, you’ll walk away inspired and better able to run your business.”
– Steve Bechtel
Owner, Elemental Performance + Fitness
BENEFITS OF SPONSORSHIP
PRODUCT
PRESENTATION
Share your message with the CWA Summit attendees via a guaranteed spot on the product presentation schedule. (Does not apply to Top Rope-level sponsors)
LARGER BOOTH
SIZE
Need more space to showcase your products and host meetings? Pinnacle, Summit, and Lead sponsors can take advantage of larger booth sizes.
ADVANCE
MARKETING
Communicate your unique offerings, product launches, and appointment requests with advance marketing via the CWA Summit email program.
ACCESS TO ATTENDEE CONTACT LIST
Improve the quality of your marketing lists with highly qualified leads from the CWA Summit. Sponsors get access to the conference attendee contact list before and after the show.
MORE EMPLOYEE PASSES
Ensure your booth is sufficiently staffed with extra employee passes. Plus, the Pinnacle Sponsor receives 4 VIP client passes to provide hospitality to customers.
VENDOR GUIDE AD
AND LISTING
Communicate your company’s mission, values, and offerings via the vendor guide and online listings, at greater lengths for sponsors.
EARLY BOOTH
SET-UP
Save the hard work for your appointments with attendees. Set up your booth a day early starting at 2 PM on Tues. May 12th.
ON-SITE PROMOTION VIA THE EVENT APP
Offering free drinks, burritos, or giveaways? Drive attendees to your booth with on-site push notifications via the event app. (Included for Pinnacle, Summit, and Lead sponsors. Additional fee for Top Rope Sponsors.)
ATTENDEE
BAG INSERT
Offer discounts and giveaways in the attendee conference bags to help attendees bring your message home.
CWA
MEMBERSHIP
Support protection and education for the indoor climbing industry by sponsoring the CWA Summit. Your sponsorship includes an annual membership to the CWA.
PREFERRED BOOTH POSITION – NEW EXHIBIT HALL LAYOUT COMING IN 2020
Sponsors choose their booth position from available inventory. The process of sponsor booth selection is determined by your sponsor tier, the date of your contract commitment, and the timeliness of your payment. 2020 will have a new exhibit hall layout with increased space.
“The CWA Summit provides the best networking and professional development opportunity our industry has to offer. The workshops and panels are always topical and provide good insight to the future of indoor climbing.
It’s been critical for me as a Director of Routesetting to have conversations with other routesetters from all over the country. I’m always amazed by the ideas I take away from the Summit that are unexpected.”
– Ward Byrum
Director of Routesetting, Earth Treks
HOW WILL YOU TAKE ADVANTAGE of the 2020 CWA Exhibit Hall?
Target Your Key Audience
CWA Summit attendees travel from all over the world to connect with each other. Maximize your relationship-building opportunities by sponsoring an attendee gathering, roundtable, or meeting. Contact the CWA for details.
Attendee Parties
Stay tuned to announcements about sponsorship opportunities for CWA Summit parties. Please contact the CWA if you wish to organize something for the official conference schedule.
As a Sponsor or Exhibitor of the CWA Summit, you have the opportunity to directly support the health and growth of the indoor climbing industry and create meaningful connections with new and existing clients.

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Announce Product Launches
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Take Customer Orders
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Build Relationships with Prospective Gym Owners
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Strengthen Relationships with Existing Clients
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Provide Product Training
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Network with Industry Partners
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Participate in Conference Sessions
“The CWA Summit allows all of us in the climbing community to come together and learn together. It’s an opportunity for not only vendors to showcase new products, but also to engage with our community.
Whether it be new gym owners learning from their peers on how to run a fun and safe gym, or for long-term gym owners to see how this market continues to evolve, to vendors learning from other vendors on what new products are being brought to market. Ultimately, it is a fun way to connect with peers, friends, and partners, old and new alike.”