Sponsorship & Exhibitor Prospectus

Continuing the momentum of the Identity & Payments Summit in February 2025, where diverse organizations and individuals came together to share implementation experiences, collaborate, network and educate colleagues on topics related to identity, access and payments and how those industries are converging, the Secure Technology Alliance is pleased to announce the third Identity & Payments Summit, taking place in Houston, Texas in March 2026.

The 2026 Identity and Payments Summit will be the most comprehensive and diverse gathering of secure technology-focused organizations and professionals in North America – from silicon manufacturers to consumers and everyone in between! One event registration will provide attendees with insights from key industry leaders, breakout sessions on fast-rising new technologies, current payment and identity trends, mDL activities, conference networking receptions and access to the combined exhibit hall. In addition, Secure Technology Alliance members will also have access to member only sessions and working committee breakout meetings that will be held on Monday, March 2nd, 2026.

This year, the mDL Technology Showcase is expanding and will include an interoperability event, where you can come and see teams of technology providers, issuers and relying parties demonstrate a variety of use cases. We are also expecting to offer unique educational and focused sessions addressing some of the key industry challenges.

Industry-defining Sponsorships

The 2026 Identity & Payments Summit offers the following sponsorship opportunities:

Premium Sponsorships

Premium sponsorship puts your branding message front and center, next to the title of the conference. Premium sponsors receive branding opportunities prior to and during the event. Premium sponsors have priority in choosing exhibit tables with premium placement in the Exhibit Area.

Leading Sponsorships

Leading sponsorship opportunities are a great way to make a targeted, unique, or personal marketing impression on conference participants. All Leading Sponsors will have signage in the registration area, company logo on website and in mobile app, and have one complimentary insert in the conference handouts. Discounts on exhibit space, and additional complimentary passes vary based on sponsorship selected.

Supporting Sponsorships

Supporting Sponsorships help to reinforce your branding and presence at the event. Supporting Sponsorships include the company logo on the website and mobile app.

Attendees Overview

The Identity & Payments Summit attendees represent every section of the identity, access, and payments industries. Our membership and non-member attendees come from systems manufacturers, integrators, government agencies, global payment networks, processors, identity solution providers, relying parties, issuing banks, merchant banks, industry suppliers, merchants, etc. In each of these categories, we have organizations of all sizes – such as very large merchants to small, single location stores. The same is true for financial institutions – some are global banks and others are regional, or credit unions focused on a vertical market. In addition to systems providers delivering identity and access solutions, we have relying parties that work with the issued credentials. Attendees also represent companies that are technology or solutions providers that work with companies in the broad identity or payments ecosystem. Titles range from C-suite executives to operations management, marketing, product management and engineering. Alliance working committees have a cross-section of subject matter experts representing every aspect of identity, access, and payments challenges and best practices.

More information about past attendees can be found in the Sponsorship and Exhibit Prospectus.

The 2025 Identity & Payments Summit had an attendance of 450 attendees. As momentum grows, we anticipate hosting over 600 at the 2026 Summit through in-person sessions.

For more information about the 2026 Identity & Payments Summit, or to reserve sponsorship or exhibit space, or to inquire about a custom sponsorship, contact:
Christina Hulka | [email protected]

Attendees By Title

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Attendees By Function

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If none of the sponsorship offerings suit your interests, please contact Christina Hulka ([email protected]) to discuss a custom package that will meet your needs.

Premium Sponsorships

Premium sponsorship puts your branding message front and center, next to the title of the conference. Premium sponsors receive branding opportunities prior to and during the event. Premium sponsors may choose from Premium Sponsor exhibit spaces which are double-sized spaces with premium placement in the Exhibit Area.

Gold

Limit 6

$18,000

Premium billing on all marketing materials, website, and at conference

Premium sponsor exhibit space

Company logo on web site

3 complimentary full conference passes

Inserts in conference handouts

Opportunity to hang 2 banners (up to 8'x8') Choice of conference room, exhibits area, or registration area

Signage in registration area (note: subject to hotel restrictions. Additional cost may apply if banners are not self-standing)

Platinum

Limit 1 Payment / 1 Identity

$25,000

Overalll conference sponsor

Premium billing on all marketing materials, website, and at conference

Premium sponsor exhibit space

Company logo on web site

6 complimentary full conference passes

Inserts in conference handouts

Opportunity to hang 3 banners (up to 8'x8') Choice of conference room, exhibits area, or registration area

Signage in registration area (note: subject to hotel restrictions. Additional cost may apply if banners are not self-standing)

Welcome letter in conference handouts

Opportunity to give Welcome Address

Private meeting room during conference

Leading Sponsorships

Conference Wifi Sponsor (Limit 1) • $15,000

Personalized wifi and logo on tables

Conference Track Sponsors (Limit 4) • $6,000

(Payments, Identity & Access, Emerging Technology, mobile Drivers License) The track Sponsor will have the option to work with the planning team on content, give a brief introduction at the beginning of the track and introduce, moderate or present during the track. Sponsor signage will be visible in all track conference rooms.

Name Badge Sponsor (Limit 1) • $6,000

Sponsorship provides self-check in for attendees. Sponsor name featured on badge and at badge pick-up area. Sponsor may provide branded lanyards.

Logo Bottled Water Sponsor (Limit 1) • $6,000

Company logo printed on reusable water bottles. Sponsor may provide refillable water bottles with sponsor logo for 50% reduction.

Summit Bag Sponsor (limit 1) • $6,000

Conference bags with logo sponsor. Sponsor may provide bags for a reduction or upgrade bag at cost difference.

Hospitality Sponsorships

Monday, Opening Day Reception (Limit 2) • $10,000

Support the networking events. All serving bars will feature Sponsor signage. Sponsor may provide cups, napkins, etc.

Tuesday Reception (Limit 1) • $ Custom

Sponsor may work directly with the hotel to host a reception which will be promoted as part of the Summit agenda

General Hospitality (Unlimited) • $7,000

Sponsor highlighted at all breakfast, lunches and breaks for each day of the conference and member meetings.

Supporting Sponsorships

Supporting Sponsorships help to reinforce your branding and presence at the event. Supporting Sponsorships include the company logo on the website and mobile app.

Meeting Rooms • $3,000

Sponsor Provided Banner or Sign Prominently Displayed • $2,000

(You will work directly with the hotel to place banners/signage. Additional costs may apply.)

Conference Bag Insert • $500

Conference bag insert/ giveaway to be included in the conference bag (Sponsor supplies 700 of each item)

Exhibits

All exhibits include:

6′ wide table, 2 chairs, wastebasket, and company sign
2 Complimentary full-conference registration passes for single booths
Additional booth staff @$485 for exhibits only.
Additional full-conference access must be purchased at applicable registration rates.
Company logo on web site and in mobile app
STA members receive discount on exhibit space
Exhibit booth spaces are assigned on a first come, first served basis

All sponsors except Supporting Sponsors receive a 10%-20% discount on exhibit space. Please consider a sponsorship for increased awareness and additional savings.

Show Hours

2026 Exhibit Hall Layout

Based on feedback from the 2025 Summit, at the 2026 Identity & Payments Summit in Houston, the exhibitors will be co-located with the main conference general sessions, providing a highly visible location and enabling exhibitors to enjoy the conference content. The layout below illustrates where the exhibitor tables will be located in the context of the conference space.

Exact placement information is coming soon!

2026 Exhibit Table Rates

Rules and Policies for Sponsorships and Exhibits

Sponsorship and exhibit selection will be offered to the following categories of Secure Technology Alliance members ten (10) days prior to being available to other members or non-member organizations: Leadership, Principal, IAF Steering Committee, USPF Steering Committee, and STA Board.
Sponsorship and exhibit space is available on a first come, first served basis upon the completion of the sponsorship or exhibitor agreement.
Sponsorship and exhibit space payments are due within thirty (30) days of the signed sponsor or exhibitor agreement, and not later than ten (10) days before the sponsored meeting date.
Sponsorships including sponsor supplied materials (printed items, giveaways, lanyards, etc.) are required to ship each item to arrive at the meeting location no later than 48 hours in advance of the start of the meeting. Specific quantities and shipping instructions will be provided in the Sponsor & Exhibitor Kit no later than thirty (30) days prior to the event. All shipments must be shipped according to the Sponsor & Exhibitor Kit or event staff instructions.
Sponsor supplied hanging banners will be displayed in accordance with hotel restrictions and event staff recommendations. Banners will not be returned after the meeting unless the sponsor arranges for prepaid shipping and handling in advance.
Sponsor signage in the registration area includes a 24″x36″ color sign on an easel with the sponsored item and company logo listed. Group sponsorships (Conference Technology sponsors and General Hospitality sponsors) will have similar signage with multiple company logos displayed.
All exhibit shipments must be shipped according to the Sponsor & Exhibitor Kit or event staff instructions.
Exhibitors are responsible for arranging return shipping of exhibit items, including prepaid shipping and handling, in advance.

For more information about the 2026 Identity & Payments Summit, or to reserve sponsorship or exhibit space, or to inquire about a custom sponsorship, contact: Christina Hulka | [email protected]

NOTE: Sponsorship or exhibit requests will be reserved for 72 hours after Sponsorship or exhibitor agreement is sent. Sponsorship or exhibit space is not confirmed until receipt of the signed sponsorship or exhibitor agreement!