Sponsor Opportunities

While this is our inaugural conference, hosts Destiny Davis LPC CRC and Victoria Rodriguez LPC CRC each bring five years of established expertise in the chronic illness therapy space. Destiny has built a dedicated following through her podcast interviewing medical professionals who specialize in chronic illness, featuring over 80 different expert guests in the allied health fields. This extensive network and track record in the field ensures our conference attracts engaged, quality professionals rather than general attendees.

Who’s Attending

Our attendees are primarily allied health professionals in private practice, including:

• Mental health therapists (60%)

• Physical therapists (20%)

• Registered dietitians (10%)

• Nurses, child life specialists, and other healthcare professionals (10%)

Economic Profile

• Income Range: $75,000-$150,000+ annually

• Practice Owners: 70% own or co-own their practices, enabling investment in specialized training and resources

• Commitment to Excellence: Dedicated to advancing their skills to better serve chronic illness populations

• Investment in Quality Care: Actively seeking evidence-based training and tools to improve patient outcomes

Key Challenges They Face:

• Need for specialized training in chronic illness populations

• Lack of evidence-based resources for complex cases

• Professional isolation and burnout prevention

• Staying current with integrated care approaches

What They Invest In:

• Continuing education to better serve chronic illness populations ($500-2,000+ annually)

• Evidence-based therapy tools and assessment materials

• Technology that improves patient care and accessibility

• Professional development and peer consultation opportunities

• Resources that support both therapist and patient wellbeing

Conference Reach & Projected Attendance

Target Attendance

• In-Person Attendees: 200-300 professionals (Atlanta-based inaugural conference)

• Virtual Attendees: 100-200 online participants

• Total Conference Reach: 250-500 healthcare professionals

Extended Marketing Reach

• Geographic Distribution:

  • Atlanta Metro Area: 40%

  • Southeast Region: 35%

  • National: 25%

• Social Media Reach: Conference promotion across established professional networks

• Podcast Integration: Featured sponsor mentions on "The Chronic Illness Therapists" podcast (200+ dedicated listeners per episode, growing audience)

• Email Marketing: Direct outreach to curated list of chronic illness specialists

• Professional Network Amplification: Promotion through partner organizations and referral networks

Why This Audience Matters

This is a highly engaged, professionally motivated audience dedicated to improving care for chronic illness populations. Unlike general healthcare conferences, our attendees are specifically committed to the intersection of physical and mental health, making them ideal partners for sponsors offering solutions that genuinely improve patient outcomes and therapeutic effectiveness. These professionals are seeking evidence-based tools, education, and resources that enable them to provide more comprehensive, accessible care to underserved populations.

Lead Generation & Follow-Up Opportunities

Our conference is designed to facilitate meaningful connections between sponsors and attendees beyond the event itself:

During the Conference

• Interactive Sponsor Tables: Dedicated space for demonstrations and one-on-one conversations

• Lead Capture Support: Each attendee gets a badge with a QR code that sponsors can scan with smartphones or tablets

• Networking Integration: Sponsors included in structured networking activities

Post-Conference Engagement

• Opt-In Contact Sharing: Attendee contact information (with explicit permission) for relevant follow-up

• Digital Follow-Up Opportunities: Sponsor content included in post-conference resource emails + two podcast episodes

• Year-Round Partnership: Opportunities for sponsors to contribute to ongoing educational content and resources between conferences in Destiny and Victoria’s audiences

Long-Term Partnership Value

This is our inaugural conference with plans for annual events. Early sponsors have the opportunity to:

• Build Brand Recognition: Establish your company as a trusted resource in the chronic illness therapy community year after year

• Grow With Our Community: As our conference expands, founding sponsors maintain premier positioning

• Develop Ongoing Relationships: Multi-year partnerships create deeper connections with our professional network

• Shape Conference Evolution: Input into future conference topics and format based on your expertise and market insights

Quality Over Quantity Focus

Rather than mass marketing, we facilitate targeted connections between sponsors and professionals genuinely interested in chronic illness solutions. Our smaller, focused audience means higher engagement rates and more meaningful business relationships that extend far beyond a single event.

Note: As this is our inaugural conference, attendance projections are conservative estimates based on market research and pre-registration interest. Our focus is on quality engagement with decision-makers in this specialized field rather than maximum attendance numbers.