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Overview

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The WSTA is a not-for-profit educational & networking association for financial technology & business professionals. Its only focus is the financial industry and is membership based, bringing together a broad group of thought leaders to discuss various topics in technology on an ongoing basis. This helps spur innovative thinking and creates a close-knit network of professionals to share experiences.

Audience Overview

The WSTA’s audience is comprised of technology and business professionals from some of the nation’s leading financial services firms, including banks, brokerages, hedge funds, and insurance companies.

Financial Industry Technology Pros

Financial Firms Represented

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Senior-Level (VP & Above)

Here is a sampling of some of the topics WSTA Members are interested in learning about:

Affiliate Program

Receive ongoing exposure & opportunities for relationship-building

Join the WSTA as an Affiliate for ongoing, targeted exposure to an extensive network of financial technology & business decision-makers. The membership runs for 12 months, and you can start at any time.

Affiliate Plans

Choose one of the following options to augment your Standard Benefits:

The Strategic Marketing Option

The Introductory Awareness Program

Pro Plan Benefits

This plan provides multiple opportunities to connect and share ideas with WSTA Board and Committee Members as well as help shape future WSTA events.

$20,000

Nominate 2 senior-level representatives for the WSTA Content Advisory Committee. Participate in discussions regarding technology/business issues affecting the financial industry, and help choose 2023 event topics at the WSTA Annual Strategy Session.
Conduct a 30-minute Strategy Call with the WSTA Board or Committee Member of your choice.
Be a Pro Affiliate Sponsor at 1 Panel of your choice. This includes promotion as a sponsor, a Virtual Resource Room to host content, and the Post-Event Attendee Lists
Educational Article hosted on the WSTA site & included in one monthly newsletter. Your article will be reviewed by the WSTA Digital News Committee to ensure your message is tailored for maximum impact.
Affiliate Listing on WSTA Website and Virtual Event Platform
Receive 2 Passes to all Virtual Events
Receive 1 Pass to all Hybrid Events
Social Media Recognition
20% Discount on all Advertising
Receive 5% off Speaking & Panel Sponsorships

Basic Plan Benefits

This plan is great for companies who are looking to generate brand awareness and get to know WSTA Members.

$7,500

Educational Article hosted on the WSTA site & included in one monthly newsletter. Your article will be reviewed by the WSTA Digital News Committee to ensure your message is tailored for maximum impact.
Submit 1 polling question to be asked during a WSTA event of your choice. You will also receive the results of the poll.
Affiliate Listing on WSTA Website and Virtual Event Platform
Receive 1 Pass to all Virtual Events
Receive 1 Pass to all Hybrid Events
Social Media Recognition
20% Discount on all Advertising

Event Sponsorship

The WSTA event ecosystem provides a unique forum to showcase your company, highlight accomplishments & share ideas

Each event concentrates on a thoughtfully prepared topic curated by industry leaders and explored through a finserv-focused lens. The WSTA strives to be a true partner to sponsors, working with them every step of the way to ensure all sponsorship benefits are utilized fullest extent for maximum ROI.

Virtual Event Sponsorship

TBD – fill in or delete

Premier Panel Sponsorship

TBD

$15,750

10-minute thought leadership talk prior to the panel discussion
Provide a panelist to participate in the discussion
10-minute Breakout Room for follow-up Q&A
Participate in pre-panel call to develop the questions and direction for the event
Participate in a Tech/AV check to ensure your panelist is set up for success
List of Attendees, No Shows and Virtual Resource Room visitors
Dedicated, custom landing page to host additional assets during the event
30-day Asset promotion on the WSTA website and included in one issue of Digital News
Highlight your participation & invite finserv clients/prospects to attend
Inclusion in promotions, including a press release, emails & social posts
Logo included on event signage
Submit and receive results for one polling question
2 complimentary admissions

Panel Sponsorship

TBD

$9,975

Provide a panelist to participate in the discussion
Participate in pre-panel call to develop the questions and direction for the event
Participate in a Tech/AV check to ensure your panelist is set up for success
List of Attendees, No Shows and Virtual Resource Room visitors
Dedicated, custom landing page to host additional assets during the event
Highlight your participation & invite finserv clients/prospects to attend
Inclusion in promotions, including a press release, emails & social posts
Logo included on event signage
Submit and receive results for one polling question
2 complimentary admissions

LiveStream Sponsorship

TBD

$5,775

15-second commercial to be played during the LiveStream
List of Attendees, No Shows and Virtual Resource Room visitors
Dedicated, custom landing page to host assets during the event
Highlight your participation & invite finserv clients/prospects to attend
Inclusion in promotions, including emails & social posts
Logo included on event signage
Submit and receive results for one polling question
2 complimentary admissions

Polling Sponsorship

TBD

$5,775

Branding on Polling Results document
List of Attendees, No Shows and Virtual Resource Room visitors
Dedicated, custom landing page to host assets during the event
Highlight your participation & invite finserv clients/prospects to attend
Inclusion in promotions, including emails & social posts
Logo included on event signage
Submit and receive results for two polling questions
2 complimentary admissions

Commercial

TBD

$2,000

15-second Commercial to be played during the LiveStream
2 complimentary admissions

Hybrid Event Sponsorship

At hybrid events, attendees have the option to participate virtually or in-person.

Platinum Sponsorship

Speakers may participate virtually or in-person, though on-site personnel are required to staff the tabletop

$17,500

Deliver a 15-minute thought leadership presentation + 5 minutes for Q&A
Onsite Tabletop space for resources/collateral as well as Virtual Resource Room to host assets for virtual attendee viewing
10-minute Breakout session for follow-up Q&A with both in-person and virtual attendees
15-second commercial to be played during the event
Schedule a call with a Seminar Content Committee Member to help develop presentation direction/abstract
Participate in a Tech/AV check to ensure your speaker is set up for success
List of Attendees, No Shows and Virtual Resource Room visitors
Highlight your participation & invite FinServ clients/prospects to attend
Inclusion in promotions, including a press release, emails & social posts
30-day asset promotion on WSTA website and included in one issue of Digital News
Logo included on event signage
Submit and receive results for one polling question
3 complimentary admissions

Speaking or Panel Sponsorship

Speakers may participate virtually or in-person