IRES Foundation 2026 National School on Market Regulation Sponsorship Form

The IRES Foundation’s National School on Market Regulation is an annual conference which offers an exceptional opportunity to reach a highly targeted audience including insurance compliance officers, key market conduct professionals from insurance companies and law firms across the county. Some of the insurance industry’s leading service providers have found the School to be one of their most effective marketing efforts.

The School offers an exceptional opportunity to learn about current trends and best practices in market regulation and network with compliance professionals and state insurance regulators.

As chair of the IRES Foundation Sponsorship Committee, I invite you to check out the following information which includes details on the various sponsorship levels. These sponsorship packages have been designed to meet a variety of sponsorship/exhibitor needs. Sponsoring the IRES Foundation School on Market Regulation is a valuable opportunity for organizations to demonstrate their commitment to insurance regulatory compliance and enhance their brand visibility among key stakeholders in the insurance and regulatory community.

The IRES Foundation works hard to make its School a positive experience for all attendees including our sponsors and exhibitors. I am confident that you will not be disappointed.

Visit www.ires-foundation.org to learn more about the Foundation or for the latest on the 2026 School in Charlotte, NC. If you have questions or need more information, please contact the IRES Foundation at (612) 486-2536.

Thank you for your consideration.

Sincerely,
Pamela Bishop, IRES Foundation Sponsorship Committee Chair

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* 1. Sponsor Information

Company/Organization

Contact Person (First/Last Name)

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Address

City

State

Zip

Phone

Website

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* 2. Company Description: Provide a 3-4 sentence description of your organization.

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* 3. Sponsorship Package: Select the sponsorship package that you will be purchasing. For a description of each package and their benefits, review the sponsorship levels.

Diamond Sponsor ($7,500+)

Platinum Sponsor ($5,500)

Gold Sponsor ($2,250)

Silver Sponsor ($1,150)

Bronze Sponsor ($550)

SPONSOR AGREEMENT INFORMATION

Deadline: Sponsor agreements and payment are due by March 1, 2026. Package preference is awarded on a first-come, first-served, space-available basis, so return your agreement soon.

Cancellation policy: Cancellations must be received in writing. The following refund schedule will apply:

Refund Cancellation Dates
100% refund before January 1, 2026
50% refund January 1, 2026 to March 1, 2026
No Refund March 1, 2026 and after

Logo visibility: Your company’s logo will be used in School promotional materials. In order to take full advantage of this benefit, you must send your company’s logo to the IRES Foundation office by March 1, 2026 as a vectored-art EPS file. (If your company does not have its logo in this format, contact the IRES Foundation office for alternatives.) Email logos to office@ires-foundation.org.

Exhibit tables: Each exhibit will include one draped 6'x30" table and two chairs. Your exhibit space will be approximately 6'x8'. All exhibition materials must fit in that area. All road cases and/or boxes must not be seen or cleared from the area. Exhibit tables will be assigned as payment is received. Some locations are reserved for conference sponsors; others are assigned on a first-come, first-served, space availability basis. If you do not wish to use your exhibit space, please notify the IRES Foundation office of your decision as soon as possible.

Exhibit hours: Exhibit hours will be 8:00 a.m. to 6:15 p.m. on Monday, April 13, 2026 and 8:00 a.m. to 12:15 p.m. on Tuesday, April 14, 2026.

Exhibitor attendance: Any exhibitor onsite must be a paid registrant or use one of the company’s complimentary registrations, depending on the sponsor level. Exhibitor representatives are free to register onsite, but must pay at the door – invoices will not be sent.

Security: The exhibit area is unsecured, although it is a space that is separate from the general facility guest traffic. Details and map are available upon request. Exhibit materials left overnight in the facility are at the exhibitor’s risk.

Liability: Each exhibitor will be responsible for the space leased during the School and will keep it free from hazards to persons on the premises. The IRES Foundation and its members will not be responsible for any injury that may occur due to exhibit operators, their associates, or employees. It is agreed that in no case shall the IRES Foundation and its members be responsible for any loss, theft or damage by fire, or any injury to any person or article. Each exhibitor is responsible for complying with all federal, state, local and conference facility fire, and safety codes.

Electrical, AV, Internet: Electricity, audio/visual equipment and internet are limited and will be ordered on a first come first serve basis. All requests for electricity, audio/visual and internet should be made in advance with the Hotel directly. Placement of each exhibitor is in sole discretion of IRES Foundation and Hotel staff. The additional charges for all technology needs will be the financial responsibility of the exhibitor, not the IRES Foundation. The Hotel, not IRES Foundation, is responsible to provide these services.

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* 4. I agree to abide by the rules and considerations detailed in this agreement and have read the above Sponsor Agreement Information.

Yes

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* 5. I plan to exhibit at the 2026 IRES Foundation National School on Market Regulation in Charlotte.

Yes, I plan to exhibit

No, I decline the opportunity to exhibit

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* 6. Payment Information: Select your preferred method for payment.

Check: Send your check to IRES Foundation at PO Box 17422, St. Paul MN 55117

Credit Card: We can accept credit card payments online for Bronze, Silver and Gold sponsors. If you're a Platinum or Diamond level sponsor, contact Lisa Larson (llarson@ires-foundation.org) for an alternative method to pay via credit card.

ACH: **Note that the IRES Foundation payment account has changed recently, so if you select this method, we'll need to provide you account information.