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There is no better way to connect with the indoor climbing industry than through the CWA.
CWA Summit
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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
Why Pinnacle Sponsorship
The Pinnacle Sponsorship gives you more than a booth at the CWA Summit, it gives you year-round visibility with the climbing wall industry’s top decision makers. Your premium booth places you in the busiest area of the Trade Show Floor, ensuring you stand out where it matters most.
Value Beyond the Trade Show Floor
Value Beyond the Trade Show Floor
With attendee lists, email campaigns, sponsored content, and a hosted webinar, your brand connects with our community before, during, and long after the CWA Summit. With our strategic month-by-month activation plan, Pinnacle Sponsorship offers more than just three days of exposure; we deliver powerful, measurable ROI that lasts year-round.
Includes:
- 20x20 booth space
- Premium Booth location
- Early booth setup
- 12 complimentary summit passes ($4,800 value)
- 10 Free Trade Show passes
- Attendee contact list pre-show and post-show
- Complimentary 1-year CWA membership
- One (1) Product Presentation
- Attendee Bag Insert
- Lead Retrieval
- Customized branding package (5 credits)
- Included some Marketing Opportunity throughout the year
Why Anchor Sponsorship
The Anchor Sponsorship is designed for brands ready to elevate their visibility and relationships within the indoor climbing community. With a preferred 20’ x 20’ booth placement, the Anchor tier combines strong onsite presence with meaningful pre- and post-event marketing exposure. You’ll be recognized as a key supporter of the climbing industry and benefit from powerful engagement opportunities that connect your brand directly to decision-makers and influencers.
Value Beyond the Trade Show Floor
With attendee lists, email campaigns, sponsored content, your brand connects with our community before, during, and long after the CWA Summit. With our strategic month-by-month activation plan, Pinnacle Sponsorship offers more than just three days of exposure; we deliver powerful, measurable ROI that lasts year-round.
8 Spots Available
- 20x20 booth space
- Preferred Booth location
- Early booth setup
- Eight complimentary summit passes ($2,200 value)
- Six Free Trade Show passes
- Attendee contact list pre-show and post-show
- Complimentary 1-year CWA membership
- One Product Presentation
- Attendee Bag Insert
- Customized branding package (3 credits )
Why Lead Sponsorship
The Lead Sponsorship Level is perfect for growing brands looking to increase visibility and make meaningful connections with gym owners, operators, and decision-makers. Positioned with a preferred 10’ x 20’ booth, Lead sponsors enjoy a blend of trade show exposure and extended recognition.
Value Beyond the Trade Show Floor
Lead Sponsors extend their visibility through CWA communications and post-event marketing. From directory listings to featured newsletters, your brand remains connected with industry leaders beyond the Summit dates.
Includes:
- 10x20 booth space
- Preferred Booth location
- Six (6) complimentary summit passes ($1,650 value)
- Four Free Trade Show passes
- Attendee contact list post-show
- Complimentary 1-year CWA membership
- One (1) Product Presentation
- Attendee Bag Insert
- Customized branding package ($2,000 credit)
Why Top Rope Sponsorship
The Top Rope Sponsorship offers a high-value opportunity for brands seeking to make an impact at the Summit and build strong industry relationships. With a 10’ x 10’ booth and built-in marketing exposure, this tier is perfect for companies looking to grow their footprint within the climbing industry.
Value Beyond the Trade Show Floor
Top Rope Sponsors benefit from consistent post-event visibility through CWA’s exhibitor directory, newsletters, and ongoing communications, helping your brand stay connected and recognized in the climbing community
Includes:
- 10x10 booth space
- Preferred Booth location
- Four (4) complimentary summit passes ($1,100 value)
- Three Free Trade Show Passes
- Post-Show Contact List
- Complimentary 1-year CWA membership
- Attendee Bag Insert
Exhibitor Tiers
Why Supplier Exhibitor
The Supplier Exhibitor package is your first step into the CWA community. Designed for businesses looking to showcase their products and connect directly with indoor climbing professionals, this tier provides all the essentials you need to make an impact on the Trade Show Floor.
Value Beyond the Trade Show Floor
Supplier Membership gives you continuous visibility through CWA’s Vendor Directory and year-round access to communications that keep your brand in front of key industry decision makers and CWA Summit attendees.
Included
- 10x10 booth (Max 10x20 size for an additional $2500)
- Table, chairs, wastebasket
- Electricity - power of 100 watts
- WiFi
- Lunches & happy hour
Are you a start-up? The CWA will support you with exhibit space at a much lower rate! For the 2025 CWA Summit, start-ups will be at the center of the trade show floor. Do not miss this opportunity! Your booth includes:
- 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
| 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 | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ |
