Sponsor, Exhibitor & Advertiser Prospectus

September 24–25, 2026

Ronald Reagan Building and International Trade Center, Washington, D.C.

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Health Datapalooza Sponsorship

From its founding by former White House CTO Todd Park and HHS leaders in 2010 to its current home at AcademyHealth, the Health Datapalooza remains an integral platform for public-private collaboration on high impact, data-driven health care innovation. The 2026 Health Datapalooza will be convened in Washington, D.C., on September 24–25, 2026, bringing together attendees from across the health care landscape to focus on the cutting-edge solutions transforming health and health care in the U.S. Sponsorship at HDP provides visibility and engagement with an influential audience of decision-makers, innovators, and practitioners.

Who Attends the Health Datapalooza? 

  • Funders and Investors: VCs and portfolio managers backing health innovation.
  • Government and Policy Leaders: Officials shaping health policy, regulation, and communication. 
  • Builders and Innovators: Startups, developers, and health executives driving new solutions. 
  • Payers and Buyers: Insurers and payer organizations investing in value and outcomes. 
  • Users and Implementers: Clinicians, life sciences innovators, and associations applying innovation in practice. 
  • Researchers and Evaluators: Investigators and evaluators generating real-world evidence. 

Connect with your target audience and promote your brand with sponsor benefits. HDP sponsorship benefits ensure that your organization is recognized before, during, and after the conference. Benefits include (varying based on level of sponsorship):

  • Branding on prominent signage throughout the conference 
  • Organizational logo and your website link on the conference website 
  • Complimentary registration(s)   
  • Advertisements on the conference website 
  • Space in the display table forum 
  • Logo and website link on the conference website 
  • Recognition through both marketing correspondences and social media communications 
  • Branding on the conference mobile application 

Why Sponsor the 2026 Health Datapalooza? 

Health Datapalooza is where the future of health data, innovation, and policy converge. As a sponsor, your organization will be front and center at the nation’s most influential gathering of leaders working to unlock the power of data to improve health and care. 

By sponsoring, you will: 

  • Reach a highly engaged audience of policymakers, data scientists, health system leaders, entrepreneurs, and patient advocates shaping the digital health landscape. 
  • Demonstrate thought leadership by aligning your brand with the movement driving responsible innovation, transparency, and data-driven decision-making in health. 
  • Build valuable connections with cross-sector leaders who are defining how health data is accessed, shared, and used to advance equity, quality, and outcomes. 
  • Show your commitment to impact by supporting an event that turns ideas into action—bridging the gap between data, policy, and people. 
Become a Sponsor Today
Contact sponsorships@academyhealth.org for more information.

Sponsorship Packages 

DIAMOND

$60,000+

  • Premier logo placement in digital mediums and signage 
  • Recognition during all plenary/keynote sessions 
  • Two (2) sponsored push notifications through the mobile app 
  • One (1) sponsored breakout session (content vetted by AcademyHealth) 
  • Display table space in premium location
  • Six (6) complimentary registrations
  • Recognition as sponsor of the Welcome Reception or plenary sessions 
  • Recognition in all pre- and post-event communications 
  • One time slot dedicated to a live demo (Pitch Tent) 
  • Vendor spotlight video or another brief announcement from the mainstage 
  • Rotating banner ad on the conference website
PLATINUM

$25,000

  • Prominent logo placement in digital mediums and signage 
  • Recognition during select breakout sessions 
  • One (1) sponsored push notification 
  • Display table in priority location
  • Four (4) complimentary registrations 
  • Recognition as partial sponsor of a conference break (non-exclusive) 
  • Opportunity to plan a complete breakout session/panel (content vetted by AcademyHealth) 
  • Named partial sponsor of a topic-based discussion session (Unconference sessions) 
  • Rotating banner ad on the conference website 
GOLD

$15,000

  • Logo placement in digital mediums and signage 
  • Recognition during concurrent sessions
  • (3) Three complimentary registrations 
  • Rotating banner ad on the conference website
SILVER

$10,000

  • Logo placement in digital mediums and signage
  • Two (2) complimentary registrations
BRONZE

$5,000

  • Logo placement in digital mediums and signage
  • One (1) complimentary registration

New Sponsorship Opportunities & Pricing Ranges

In addition to our core sponsorship packages, we are pleased to introduce a series of new and enhanced sponsorship opportunities designed to provide high-impact visibility, attendee engagement, and brand alignment with innovation and professional development.

Charging Station Sponsor

$10,000

Help attendees stay connected by sponsoring mobile charging towers.

  • Sponsor logo on charging units.
  • Option to include branded video loops or digital messages.
Digital Signage Sponsor

$15,000

Capture attention with rotating sponsor messages and logos displayed on high-visibility digital signage throughout the conference venue.

  • Featured presence in lobbies, hallways, and plenary entrances.
  • Opportunity for short sponsor messages. (e.g., booth invites, dedicated events) (non-exclusive)  
    Hydration Station Sponsor

    $15,000

    Associate your brand with attendee care and comfort.  

    • Hydration stations branded with sponsor signage.
    • Recognition as a “Hydration Partner.”
    • Recognition in digital mediums and conference signage.
    Innovation Showcase/ Pitch Tent Sponsor

    $15,000

    Support discovery and engagement by sponsoring a demo station at the conference.  

    • Recognition as a sponsor of the HDP Pitch Tent.
    • Opportunity to feature sponsor materials at the pitch tent location.
    • Recognition in digital mediums and conference signage.
    Wellness Station Sponsor

    $15,000

    Associate your brand with attendee care and comfort.

    • Wellness lounge offering stretching/relaxation breaks.
    • Recognition as a “Wellness Partner” in digital mediums and conference signage.
    Mobile App & Push Notification Sponsor

    $20,000

    Extend your reach into attendees’ hands with a branded mobile experience.  

    • Logo placement on app splash screen and main navigation.  
    • One (1) sponsored push notification each day to all attendees.
    • Recognition as the Official HDP App Sponsor.
    Social Media Wall Sponsor

    $20,000

    Enhance networking and visibility with a social media wall sponsorship. Branded backdrop/step and repeat signage for attendees to use to take pictures and post on their social media accounts. Integration with event hashtag (#hdpalooza).

    • Recognition in digital mediums and conference signage.
    Speaker Lounge Sponsor

    $25,000

    Sponsor a branded speaker lounge or café where speakers gather for informal meetings and to prepare for their presentations.  

    • Recognition in digital mediums and conference signage.
    • Recognition as the “HDP Speaker Lounge presented by [Sponsor].”
    Wi-Fi Sponsor

    $25,000

    Keep attendees connected while gaining digital visibility.  

    • Branded Wi-Fi network splash page.
    • Custom Wi-Fi Network Naming (e.g., “[Sponsor]HDP26”).
    • Recognition as the Official Wi-Fi Sponsor.

    Exhibitor Opportunities and Benefits

    Who should exhibit?

    • University and non-university-based research and policy organizations
    • Professional societies/trade associations   
    • Government agencies
    • Foundations
    • Publishers
    • Pharmaceutical companies
    • Consulting firms (research and policy-related)
    • Technology companies

    To qualify as an exhibitor, your organization must be related to health services research and/or health policy.

    Exhibitor’s Benefits

    • Display tables are located prominently in a high-visibility location for easy access to attendees including during the opening reception and other meal functions
    • Opportunity to network with and educate an audience ranging from patients to high-level health care decision makers
    • One pre-meeting participant mailing list upon request (excludes email addresses)
    • Identification sign
    • 24-hour security

    Display Forum Package Rates

    Booth Package

    Cancellation Deadlines

    Prior to July 20, 2026, AcademyHealth will refund the space cost for any cancellations received in writing, minus a $250 service charge. After July 20, 2026, the exhibitor forfeits the entire amount paid.

    Exhibitor Maximum Exposure Package $6,500

    Exhibitors, maximize your exposure to conference participants by investing in the Exhibitor Maximum Exposure Package. You can triple your visibility, highlight your brand to HDP attendees, and have staff attend the full conference.

    This package includes one standard table display package, one rotating banner ad on the HDP conference website, one push notification in the mobile app, and one complimentary full registration to the HDP conference.  

    Exhibitor Dates and Hours (subject to vary)

    Exhibitor Move-in
    ‍    Thursday, September 24, 2026, 3:00 p.m.–5:00 p.m. ET (an opening reception to follow)

    Exhibits Open
    ‍    Friday, September 25, 2026, 7:30 a.m.–4:30 p.m. ET

    Exhibitor Move-out
    ‍    Friday, September 25, 2026, 4:30 p.m.–5:30 p.m. ET

    Contact Us

    Contact sponsorships@academyhealth.org for more information.

    Advertising Opportunities and Benefits

    Why Advertise?

    • Increase visibility
    • Promote your mission
    • Draw attendees to your display table
    • Reach health care decision-makers, advocates, consumers, patients, researchers, and leaders from the public and private sectors
    • Recruit for employment opportunities

    Advertising Options

    Tower banner ads on the online agenda

    Org Member

    $2,000

    Non-Member

    $2,550

    Inline full ads in the online agenda

    Org Member

    $1,500

    Non-Member

    $2,000

    Inline half ads on the online agenda

    Org Member

    $1,000

    Non-Member

    $1,500

    The Agenda at a Glance

    This one-page printed handout will be exclusively branded by one supporter. Branding opportunities will be sold on a first come first serve basis. Cost: $10,000

    Advertising Dimensions

    Tower Banner Ads

    • 160 px w x 600 px h
    • 728 px w x 90 px h

    Inline Full Ad size

    • 900 px w x 450 px h
    • 600 px w x 300 px h

    Inline Half Ad size

    • 900 px w x 225 px h
    • 600 px w x 150 px h

    Note: Both sizes as indicated above are needed for each ad.

    Specs for Submitted Ads

    Color-RGB, Indexed, or Grayscale Color Mode

    FileType

    .png, .jpg

    Filenames

    • Formatted as: CompanyAdNameWidthxHeight.extension e.g., ConfexTutorials1280x100.png
    • No spaces in the filenames

    Mark your calendar for July 20, 2026

    • Deadline for exhibitor and/or sponsorship recognition in the online HDP agenda
    • Advertisements due to be included in the online agenda

    Custom Packages

    Sponsors may select individual opportunities or build custom packages to maximize visibility and engagement. AcademyHealth staff are available to create tailored sponsorship experiences that align with your organization’s mission and goals.

    Contract

    Become a Sponsor today! For pricing, availability, and package customization, please contact the AcademyHealth Sponsorship Team at sponsorship@academyhealth.org

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