Forge the Future of Defense: Partner with DEPS
Partnering with the Directed Energy Professional Society (DEPS) does not just place your organization at the forefront of defense innovation—it embeds you directly into the inner circle of national security decision-makers. As a DEPS sponsor, you actively fuel the advancement of next-generation directed energy capabilities while securing elite, year-round visibility among the community's technical leaders and acquisition officials. Sponsorship offers you:
- Unrivaled Access to Key Decision-Makers: Skip generic defense marketing. DEPS bridges the gap between your brand and an influential network of government leaders, program managers, military operators, and industry executives.
- Deep-Rooted Credibility & Trust: Align your organization with a vendor-neutral, technically rigorous scientific society established in 1999. Sponsorship transforms you from an advertiser into a deeply invested, trusted partner.
- Sustained, Year-Round Exposure: While standard event sponsorships vanish when the venue doors close, a DEPS partnership secures continuous market visibility across digital platforms, member touchpoints, and workforce initiatives.
- Securing the Talent Pipeline: Position your organization as an employer of choice. Your support directly funds student programs and early-career initiatives, giving you a distinct competitive edge in recruiting top-tier engineering and scientific talent.
DEPS Corporate Partnership Packages
Ideal for small businesses and emerging consultancies looking to establish an initial footprint in the DE ecosystem.
- Core Benefits:
- Two (2) exhibit space discounts of $300 each.
- One (1) complimentary annual DEPS membership.
- Company name featured on the DEPS website.
- Corporate recognition during high-profile conference plenary sessions.
- Early exhibit registration.
- Total Estimated Value: $1,300 Sponsor ROI: 130%
Designed for organizations looking to expand their presence and begin active recruiting within the community.
- All Basic benefits included, plus:
- One (1) additional complimentary annual DEPS membership (2 total).
- Upgraded website presence: Company name listed as a live hyperlink to your corporate site featured on the DEPS website.
- Upgraded event sponsorship discount: 5% discount on standalone event sponsorship opportunities, which are limited to hospitality suites, meal hosting, receptions, and advertisements in the attendee guide.
- Targeted recruitment promotion on the DEPS website (up to 3 concurrent active listings).
- Total Estimated Value: $3,500 Sponsor ROI: 140%
For established industry players seeking high-impact, ongoing digital brand equity.
- All Bronze benefits included, plus:
- Three (3) additional complimentary annual DEPS memberships (5 total).
- Upgraded website presence: Corporate logo and link prominently displayed on the DEPS website.
- Upgraded event sponsorship discount: 8% discount on standalone event sponsorship opportunities, which are limited to hospitality suites, meal hosting, receptions, and advertisements in the attendee guide.
- Targeted recruitment promotion on the DEPS website (up to 5 concurrent active listings).
- One (1) Featured Company Spotlight in the DEPS Industry Weekly Newsletter (includes choice of a 580x150 banner ad, product launch announcement, or corporate profile).
- Total Estimated Value: $7,200 Sponsor ROI: 150%
A premium tier tailored for major defense contractors requiring physical footprint dominance and multi-channel marketing campaigns.
- All Silver benefits included, plus:
- Five (5) additional complimentary annual DEPS memberships (10 total).
- Upgraded event sponsorship discount: 12% discount on standalone event sponsorship opportunities, which are limited to hospitality suites, meal hosting, receptions, and advertisements in the attendee guide.
- One (1) Annual Complimentary Exhibit Space at a DEPS event of your choice. As with all exhibitors, your free exhibit space includes one (1) free full registration and one (1) free exhibitor badge.
- One (1) Month Scrolling Static Ad on the high-traffic DEPS homepage.
- One (1) Additional Corporate Spotlight in the DEPS industry weekly newsletter (includes choice of a 580x150 banner ad, product launch announcement, or corporate profile) (2 total).
- One (1) Dedicated Single-Sponsor Email Blast sent by DEPS directly to the entire membership base on your behalf.
- Enhanced recruiting package: Expanded targeted recruitment promotion on DEPS website and DEPS industry newsletter (up to 8 concurrent active listings).
- Total Estimated Value: $16,000 Sponsor ROI: 160%
The Elite Partnership Tier
Built exclusively for market leaders who want to architect the future of directed energy, command the absolute highest brand equity, and secure unparalleled access to top-tier talent.
- All Gold benefits included, plus:
- Ten (10) additional complimentary annual DEPS memberships (20 total).
- Upgraded event sponsorship discount: 15% discount on standalone event sponsorship opportunities, which are limited to hospitality suites, meal hosting, receptions, and advertisements in the attendee guide.
- One (1) Additional Annual Complimentary Exhibit Space at DEPS events of your choice (2 total). As with all exhibitors, your free exhibit space includes one (1) free full registration and one (1) free exhibitor badge.
- One (1) Additional Month Scrolling Static Ad on the high-traffic DEPS homepage (2 total).
- Two (2) Additional Corporate Spotlights in the DEPS industry weekly newsletter (includes choice of a 580x150 banner ad, product launch announcement, or corporate profile) (4 total).
- One (1) Additional Dedicated Single-Sponsor Email Blast sent by DEPS directly to the entire membership base on your behalf. (2 total).
- High-Volume Recruiting Acceleration: Unlimited recruitment promotion on the DEPS website and DEPS industry newsletter (up to 10 concurrent active listings) to aggressively build your defense talent pipeline.
- Exclusive Platinum-Only Experiential Perks:
- Priority Booth Selection: Secure prime placement on the exhibition floor ahead of general sales.
- Elite VIP Plenary Breakfasts (Both Major Annual Symposia): Secure two (2) exclusive, private invitations to the closed-door VIP Breakfasts on the opening mornings of both the Annual S&T Symposium and the Systems Symposium.
- The ROI Advantage: This is not just a meal—it is your organization's direct pipeline to the inner circle of directed energy leadership. You will sit at the table with the symposia's keynote plenary speakers, senior defense and acquisition officials, and the DEPS Board of Directors invited to an intimate, high-leverage environment designed for off-the-record strategic dialogue before the main plenary opens.
- Priority Visibility: One year “Tier 1” logo placement on select digital platforms (website, DEPS industry newsletter, event digital agendas, etc.).
- Total Estimated Value: $25,500 Sponsor ROI: 170%
Ready to elevate your organization's role in the directed energy domain? Contact Sponsors@deps.org to lock in your tier and begin maximizing your year-round exposure.
For your organization to become a sponsor, you may
- Print this sponsorship application and follow the instructions provided.
Adobe's free Acrobat Reader is required to view and print our forms, which are in PDF format. If you do not already have this product, click here to download this free software. - Request assistance from Raheela Bokhari, the DEPS Accounting Manager.