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One spot available
Your company sponsors the big annual Summit party Friday evening. Attendees let loose, connect, and recharge with music, food, drinks, and nonstop good vibes. This is an annual Summit event that everyone talks about. Sponsorship includes:
One spot available
Your company sponsors our Leadership Symposium opening cocktail reception Wednesday evening. Leadership Symposium is an exclusive event designated for Spear’s top-tier members. This is your chance to connect with 200+ high-level decision makers in a relaxed, upscale setting before the full energy of Summit begins. Sponsorship includes:
One spot available
Your company sponsors our Summit opening cocktail reception Thursday evening. Your brand sets the tone for this exciting first social event of Summit—where attendees make memorable connections and get locked in for the next two days of learning, networking, and fun. Sponsorship includes:
One spot available
Help attendees Recharge their minds and bodies with a Friday morning Tai Chi session at the Gaylord Pacific Resort. Align your brand with wellness, balance, and good energy as attendees start their day with intention. Sponsorship includes:
One spot available
Put your company in every hand – literally. Sponsor one Recharge Latte Artist Cart on Friday and give Summit attendees a pick-me-up they won’t forget. Your logo, front and center on foam art, will be sipped, snapped, and shared. It’s bold. It’s buzzworthy. And it’s the kind of brand visibility that energizes real connections. Sponsorship includes:
One spot available
Brew up big visibility as the exclusive sponsor of our craft beer adventure through San Diego’s vibrant brewery scene. This three-hour tour hits three top local spots, complete with transportation, pints, and good vibes. It’s the perfect way for attendees to unwind and recharge on the last day of Summit. Your brand will be front and center—on signage, promotions, and more—raising a glass to memorable connections and flavorful exposure. Sponsorship includes:
One spot available
Cap off Summit with a breath of fresh air—literally. Align your brand with sustainability and visibility by sponsoring our “Recharge” Eco Hike at Sweetwater Marsh. Attendees will unwind with a scenic guided hike and hands-on conservation work—tree planting, weeding, and restoring habitats. Your brand will shine as the exclusive sponsor of this feel-good, do-good finale. Includes logo placement in promotions and onsite recognition. Sponsorship includes:
One spot available
Sponsor the ride that everyone will be talking about. This sunset e-bike tour offers effortless adventure along San Diego’s iconic coastline—from the Coronado Bridge to the Hotel del Coronado. As the exclusive sponsor, your brand rides front and center while attendees relax, recharge, and connect. Align your brand with wellness, fun, and unforgettable views—no uphill climb required. Sponsorship includes:
Five spots available
Get your company in front of Spear’s digital audience. Includes a short video interview about your company during Summit that will be shared on Spear’s social accounts.
Five spots available
Be seen from main stage! Your company provides a digital slide advertisement to display from the main stage when active presentations are not taking place. Your slide will be added to a digital slide deck and cycled through between sessions. Add a QR code linked to your site to capture additional leads.
Five spots available
Your company ad is displayed within the Summit mobile app. This banner-style ad can be linked and rotates between other company ads and Summit-specific messages.
Five spots available
Send a message to all Summit attendees via the Summit app. Sponsorship includes one push notification during the event. Time and date determined by Spear.
Available
Collect attendees’ details for follow-up post-Summit.
Platinum and Gold sponsors receive lead retrieval devices as part of their sponsorship.
Three spots available
Extend your visibility with a company-branded floor banner placed in a high-traffic area. Your company provides artwork. Only three spots available. Commitment deadline: Dec. 31, 2025.
One spot available
Be seen everywhere with your logo on the official Summit badge lanyards. Spear reserves the right to choose the lanyard colors. Lanyards are ordered and shipped via Spear’s event planning company, EMC. Only one spot available. Commitment deadline: Dec. 31, 2025.
Four spots available
Welcome attendees to Spear Summit with your company logo included alongside the Spear Summit logo on this reusable tote. Spear orders and ships tote bags. Only four spots available. One neutral color logo imprint only, determined by Spear. Commitment deadline: Dec. 31, 2025.
Applications open
Sponsorship and/or exhibitor applications require an application fee. Spear will review applications and notify applicants of decision in the order they were received.
Interested in securing your spot? Contact Aimee Flecther, Director of Strategic Partnerships, at afletcher@speareducation.com.
Commitment deadline for sponsorships and exhibitors*
Sponsorship fees are due in full. Cancellations made after Dec. 31, 2025, will forfeit all monies paid. All sponsorship payments are nonrefundable, and sponsorships may be canceled if payment in full is not made by Dec. 31, 2025.
A 25% deposit must be received with the Exhibit Sponsorship Application and Contract to receive a table assignment.
*some sponsorship opportunities may require commitment sooner
NEW for Summit 2026
Connect with 200+ of Spears top-tiered members during Leadership Symposium, an exclusive half-day pre-Summit event happening on March 25. The welcome reception for Leadership Symposium planned for 5-6 p.m. will be held within the exhibit hall. The exhibit hall will not be open on Saturday, March 28, 2026.
Set-up: Wednesday, March 25 beginning at noon (EST).
Set-up
Wednesday, March 25Exhibit
Wednesday, March 25Tear down
Friday, March 27Download the official Summit prospectus to review all rules, regulations, and logistics and explore specific questions and answers specifically for exhibitors and sponsors.
Commitment deadline for exhibitors and sponsors: Jan. 20, 2026*
25% deposit must be received with Exhibit Sponsor Application and Contract to receive a table assignment. All sponsorship payments are non-refundable, and sponsorship may be canceled if payment in full is not made by Jan. 20, 2025.
Preliminary Spear Summit 2025 Exhibit Hall Schedule**:
Thursday, March 20: Set-up: 8 a.m. - noon, Exhibit: 1 – 7 p.m.
Friday, March 21: Exhibit: 8 a.m. - 5 p.m.
Saturday, March 22: Exhibit: 8 a.m. - 4 p.m.
Companies are responsible for providing all artwork for logos for specified items within 30 days of Exhibitor or Sponsorship Application submission. Spear Education reserves the right to incorporate the logo into appropriate artwork for specified pieces.
*Unless otherwise noted
**Schedule subject to change.
The Gaylord Pacific Resort and Convention Center, 1000 H St., Chula Vista, CA 91910
Exhibiting and sponsoring companies must have products and/or services related to the dental industry
Exhibiting companies are provided up to two complimentary badges, which include access to all events and meals. Opportunities are increased with specific sponsorship levels. See page 8 for details.
Yes, lead retrieval devices are available at an additional cost. See a la carte opportunities within this prospectus for additional details.
Details coming soon.
Yes, you may transact with Spear Summit attendees from your exhibit table. All sales are between the customer and exhibiting company; Spear Education is not party to any of these sales.
Yes, you may transact with Spear Summit attendees from your exhibit table. All sales are between the customer and exhibiting company; Spear Education is not party to any of these sales.
Exhibitors may have personal food and beverages for exhibitors at their table. However, food and beverages cannot be given out to attendees at exhibit tables.
Yes, exhibitors may provide promo giveaway items at their exhibit table for attendees, but it must be restricted to the exhibitor booth area. Exhibitors are responsible for following all applicable laws governing their activity with dental professionals.
Additional questions?
Contact summit@speareducation.com
