Your Support grows the industry and your business
There is no better way to connect with the indoor climbing industry than through the CWA.
1000+
People at the
CWA Summit
CWA Summit
13K
Potential contacts through
email marketing
email marketing
70%+
Climbing walls in North America
are members of the CWA
Key CWA Summit Information
Location: Salt Palace Convention Center. Salt Lake City, Utah.
Event Dates: April 28 - 30, 2027
Exhibitor Participation Includes More Than a Booth
Every exhibitor receives a CWA membership ($600 value) and access to expanded marketing opportunities designed to promote your brand throughout the year.
From digital advertising and newsletters to webinars and sponsorships, CWA helps connect your business with the climbing industry year-round.
Sponsorship Member Tiers
FloorMaximum visibility. Industry leadership. Year-round impact.
The Pinnacle Sponsorship is the highest level of partnership with CWA, giving vendors unmatched access to climbing gym decision-makers and year-round marketing exposure.
Year-Round Brand Exposure
- Connect with the CWA community before, during, and after the CWA Summit
- Reach decision-makers through attendee lists, targeted email campaigns, sponsored content, and hosted webinars
- Generate qualified leads, stronger relationships, and measurable ROI
Trade Show Presence
- 20' x 20' premium booth space
- Prime booth location in a high-traffic area
- Early booth setup access for additional preparation time
- 12 complimentary Summit passes ($4,800 value)
- 10 complimentary Trade Show passes for staff or invited guests
Lead Generations & Engagement
- Pre-show and post-show attendee contact lists
- Lead retrieval system to capture and track prospects
- Product presentation opportunity on the Summit schedule
- Attendee bag insert for direct brand exposure
BrLead Generations & Engagement
- Customized branding package (5 credits) to extend your visibility
- Year-round marketing opportunities through CWA channels
- Sponsored content and digital promotion to reach the CWA audience
Industry Connection
- Complimentary one-year CWA membership
- Direct engagement with climbing gym owners, operators, and industry leaders
High visibility with expanded marketing reach.
Anchor Sponsorship offers strong brand presence at the CWA Summit while providing opportunities to stay visible with the CWA community throughout the year.
8 Spots Available
Year-Round Brand Exposure
- Connect with the CWA community before, during, and after the CWA Summit
- Reach industry decision-makers through targeted email campaigns, digital promotion, and CWA marketing channels
- Build brand recognition and ongoing engagement with climbing gym operators
Trade Show Presence
- 20' x 20' booth space
- Preferred booth location on the trade show floor
- Early booth setup access
- 8 complimentary Summit passes
- 6 complimentary Trade Show passes for buyers
Lead Generation & Engagement
- Pre-show and post-show attendee contact lists
- Lead retrieval system to capture and manage prospects
- Opportunity to present products and solutions to Summit attendees
Brand Visibility & Marketing
- Customized branding package
- Email marketing exposure
- Digital advertising and sponsored promotion through CWA
Industry Connection
- Complimentary one-year CWA membership
- Direct engagement with climbing gym owners, operators, and industry leaders
Connect with buyers and grow your sales pipeline.
Lead Sponsorship gives vendors a strong presence at the CWA Summit while providing access to decision-makers across the climbing industry.
Year-Round Brand Exposure
- Maintain visibility with the CWA community and climbing gym operators
- Opportunities for email marketing and digital promotion
- Increase awareness of your brand and solutions within the industry
Trade Show Presence
- 10' x 20' booth space
- Standard trade show placement
- 6 complimentary Summit passes
- 4 complimentary Trade Show passes
Lead Generation & Engagement
- Pre-show and post-show attendee contact lists
- Lead retrieval system to capture and follow up with prospects
- Opportunity to connect with climbing gym decision-makers
Brand Visibility & Marketing
- Branding and promotional opportunities through CWA channels
- Website and digital marketing exposure
- Participation in the CWA vendor directory
Industry Connection
- Direct engagement with gym owners, operators, and industry professionals
- Complimentary one-year CWA membership
A strong entry point to the CWA Summit trade show.
Top Rope Sponsorship helps vendors introduce their brand to climbing gym owners and operators while gaining visibility at the Summit.
Trade Show Presence
- 10' x 10' booth space
- 4 complimentary Summit passes
- 3 complimentary Trade Show passes
Lead Generation & Engagement
- Connect with Summit attendees and climbing gym professionals
- Opportunity to build new business relationships
Brand Visibility
- Vendor directory listing on the CWA website
- Exposure through CWA Summit event marketing
Industry Connection
- Engage with the CWA community and industry professionals
- Complimentary one-year CWA membership
Exhibitor Tiers
Stay connected to the climbing industry year-round.
Supplier Membership keeps vendors engaged with the CWA community and provides ongoing visibility with climbing facilities
Industry Access
- Vendor directory listing on the CWA website
- Visibility to climbing gym owners and operators
- Participation in CWA community discussions and industry conversations
Marketing Opportunities
- Opportunities for email marketing, webinars, and digital advertising
- Exposure through CWA marketing channels
- Engage with the CWA community and industry professionals
- Complimentary one-year CWA membership
Build relationships with climbing gyms and industry partners
- Gain industry insights and networking opportunities
- 5x10 booth
- Table, chairs, wastebasket
- Electricity
- WiFi
- Complimentary 1-year CWA membership
- * Start-Up can exhibit for a maximum of 3 years
The CWA, and our sponsors, support the mission of nonprofits that focus on the climbing industry. Booth space is limited to a first come first served basis. Your booth includes
- 5x10 booth
- Table, chairs, wastebasket
- Electricity
- WiFi
- Complimentary 1-year CWA membership
Select Your Booth Below
Booth size and location is based on your sponsorship tier and the order you sign up. If you have any special requests please reach out to tilde@cwapro.org for assistance. Sponsor slots are limited.
Learn About The New Supplier Memberships
Scroll down and across to see your full benefits
| Benefits | Description | Pinnacle $20,000 3 Avail. |
Anchor $16,000 8 Avail. |
Lead $11,000 16 Avail. |
Top Rope $6,000 20 Avail. |
Supplier $3,600 No Limit |
Startup $1,000 10 Avail. |
Non-Profit $0-200 10 Avail. |
| Access | ||||||||
| CWA Publications | CWA Standards/White papers/ Reports | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ |
| Webinars | Monthly round table webinars, with industry leaders | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ |
| CWA Insurance Programs | Access to the CWA insurance programs | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ |
| Business Partner Discounts | Dominion Payroll, Merchant Advocate, S2Verify | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ |
| CWA Membership | One year of membership is included | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ |
| Connection | ||||||||
| CWA Summit Event | ||||||||
| Starting Booth Size | The best spots in the trade show are reserved for sponsors | 20x20 | 20x20 | 10x20 | 10x10 | 10x10 | 5x10 | 5x10 |
| Extra Booth Space | Additional square footage at the same level | $25sq ft | $25sq ft | $25sq ft | $25sq ft | $28sq ft | ✖ | ✖ |
| Free Staff Passes | Full conference passes for your booth staff | 12 | 8 | 6 | 4 | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| Connect Pass (Access to Trade Show) | New! Invite your key clients to visit the trade show for free | 10 | 6 | 4 | 3 | 1 | $75 | ✖ |
| Discounted Conference Passes | Provide your clients with access to the full CWA Summit | $275 | $275 | $275 | $275 | $275 | $275 | $275 |
| Exhibitor Support | 1:1 meetings with the membership team is included | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ |
| Early Load-In | Have more time to set up your booth | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | ✖ | ✖ | ✖ |
| Pre-Show Attendee list | Distributed 1 month before the event | ✔ | ✔ | ✖ | ✖ | ✖ | ✖ | ✖ |
| Post-Show Attendee list | Distributed the week after the event | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | ✖ | ✖ | ✖ |
| Summit Advertisement | ||||||||
| Customized Branding Package | Select the CWA Summit signage opportunities | $5,000 Value |
$3,000 Value |
$2,000 Value |
none | none | none | none |
| Push Notification | Your message shows up in the CWA Summit app | 2 | 2 | 1 | $75 | $75 | $75 | $75 |
| Lead Retrieval | Collect attendee info right in the CWA Summit app | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | $150 | $150 | $150 |
| Product Presentation | 30-minute session appears during CWA Summit | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | ✖ | ✖ | ✖ | ✖ |
| CWA Marketing Opportunities Beyond The SUMMIT *Bundled Discounts Available | ||||||||
| Direct Email | Segmented emails to CWA subscriber | 2 | 1 | $500 | $500 | $599 | ✖ | ✖ |
| Hosted Webinar | Host a webinar to showcase your company | 2 | 1 | $500 | $700 | $800 | ✖ | ✖ |
| Vendor Directory Listing | Logo and company details on the CWA Website | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ |
| Vendor Directory Category (NEW) |
Graphic ad in the Vendor Directory - placed for 12 months - One ad per category avail. |
✔ | ✔ | ✔ | ✖ | ✖ | ✖ | ✖ |
| Vendor Directory Carousel Ad | The Carousel Ad takes the most visible position | 12 months | ✖ | ✖ | ✖ | ✖ | ✖ | ✖ |
| Website Ads: Scrolling Home Screen | Your logo on the homepage of the CWA | 6 months | ✔ | ✔ | $800 | ✖ | ✖ | ✖ |
| Website Ads: Footer Image | Graphic ad on every CWA webpage | 12 months | ✖ | ✖ | ✖ | ✖ | ✖ | ✖ |
| Sponsored Blog Post | Content placed in CWA Newsletter | 2 | 1 | $500 | $500 | $700 | ✖ | ✖ |
| Newsletter Text Ads | Graphic ads in the CWA Newsletter | 3 | 2 | $300 | $300 | $400 | ✖ | ✖ |
| Support | ||||||||
| Market growth and stability | Help the CWA keep the indoor climbing industry growing and stable | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ |
| Advocacy and Legislative Action | Your membership goes directly towards supporting self-regulation for the indoor climbing industry | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ |
