14-16 September 2026
#MRCSANDIEGO2026
Table of Contents
Speaking Opportunities
Receptions
Giveaways
Food and Beverage
Digital Sponsorship
Exhibit Tables
Partner with Us at MRC San Diego
A Member-Only Conference Built for Learning and Meaningful Connection
Taking place 14–16 September 2026 at the Hyatt Regency Mission Bay Spa and Marina, MRC San Diego is a member-only conference that brings together decision-makers and practitioners in a setting designed for open discussion, peer exchange, and relationship-building.
For sponsors, this creates opportunities to engage directly with a highly relevant audience — not in a crowded expo hall, but through thoughtful interaction and shared conversations.
Engage with a focused, merchant-rich community and position your brand as a trusted partner in the conversations shaping the future of eCommerce payments and fraud prevention.
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250
Attendees from 110 Companies
MRC San Diego connects you with a focused, member-only group of decision-makers and practitioners in an intimate, discussion-driven setting. |
63%
Merchant Representation
Nearly two-thirds of attendees represent merchant companies. MRC San Diego prioritises merchant participation to maximise meaningful connections and sponsor ROI. |
4.5/5
Attendees Love MRC San Diego
MRC San Diego 2025 earned high satisfaction scores, with attendees valuing the calibre of content, connections, and experience. |
Registration Sponsorship
• Co-branding (with MRC) on all web pages, agenda, email communications, press releases, mobile app and other collateral pieces related to the event• Co-branding (with MRC) on MRC San Diego registration site, signage at registration, and attendee badges
• Co-branded (with MRC) lanyards distributed to all conference delegates
• Opportunity to provide a Registration Giveaway to all conference attendees (sponsor provided)
• Sponsor recognition in conference-related emails, agenda, signage and mobile app
• 2 complimentary registrations
• Ability to purchase 2 additional registrations
$12,000
Focus Group Private Luncheon
Tuesday, 15 September or Wednesday, 16 September 2026 • Opportunity to speak to an exclusive group of merchants at a private lunch
• Focus group promotion and sponsor recognition in conference related emails, agenda, mobile app, and cobranded signage (Sponsor + MRC)
• MRC staff assistance with targeting your merchants and onsite assistance as needed
• Session content will be provided by the sponsor (subject to MRC’s review and approval)
• Focus group meeting room will have basic AV
• Placement of promotional tabletop pieces or seat drop (sponsor provided)
• Catering and Room setup included
• Placement of promotional tabletop pieces or seat drop (sponsor provided)
• 1 complimentary full registration
• Ability to purchase 2 additional registrations
$15,000
Women in Payments & Fraud Luncheon - SOLD
Monday, 14 September 2026
• Opportunity to speak with an exclusive group of conference attendees at a private lunch(Working with MRC to develop the content) • WPF Luncheon promotion and sponsor recognition in conference related emails, agenda, mobile app, and cobranded signage (Sponsor + MRC)
• Women in Payments and Fraud Lunch room will have basic AV
• Catering and Room setup included
• Placement of promotional tabletop pieces or seat drop (sponsor provided)
• 1 complimentary full conference registration
• Ability to purchase 2 additional registrations
$15,000
Tuesday Keynote
Introduction
Tuesday, 15 September 2026
• Opportunity to introduce the keynote speaker on the main stage (5-8 min)• Sponsor recognition in conference related emails, agenda, signage, and mobile app
• Sponsor recognition in conference related emails, agenda, and mobile app
• 1 complimentary full conference registration
• Ability to purchase 2 additional registrations
$8,000
Wednesday Keynote
Introduction
Tuesday, 15 September 2026
• Opportunity to introduce the keynote speaker on the main stage (5-8 min)• Sponsor recognition in conference related emails, agenda, and mobile app
• Sponsor recognition in conference related emails, agenda, and mobile app
• 1 complimentary full conference registration
• Ability to purchase 2 additional registrations
$8,000
Welcome Reception
Monday, 14 September 2026
• Exclusive Sponsorship of the reception • Co-Branded (with MRC) Signage, agenda, mobile app, and emails related to the conference
• Branded cocktail napkins
• Sponsor recognition in the conference mobile app
• 1 Complimentary Full Conference Registrations
• Ability to purchase 2 additional registrations
$10,000
Networking Reception
Tuesday, 15 September 2026
• Exclusive Sponsorship of the reception • Co-Branded (with MRC) Signage, agenda, mobile app, and emails related to the conference
• Branded cocktail napkins
• Sponsor recognition in the conference mobile app
• 1 Complimentary Full Conference Registrations
• Ability to purchase 2 additional registrations
$10,000
Closing Reception
Wednesday, 16 September 2026
• Exclusive Sponsorship of the reception • Co-Branded (with MRC) Signage, agenda, mobile app, and emails related to the conference
• Branded cocktail napkins
• Sponsor recognition in the conference mobile app
• 1 Complimentary Full Conference Registrations
• Ability to purchase 2 additional registrations
$7,000
Notebooks & Pens
• Co-Branded (Sponsor + MRC) notebooks and pens, for conference Attendees
• MRC will select and source the notebooks and pens, with input from the sponsor• Sponsor recognition in conference related emails, agenda, and mobile app• Ability to purchase 2 additional registrations$7,500
Branded Keycards
• Branded keycards for attendees that are booked through the MRC Room Block• Sponsor recognition in conference related emails, agenda, and mobile app• Ability to purchase 2 additional registrations$5,000
Wi-Fi Sponsorship
• Custom SSID (MRC-Company Name) and Password for all conference attendees• Sponsor recognition in conference-related emails, agenda, and mobile app
• 2 complimentary registrations
• Ability to purchase 2 additional registrations $10,000
Networking Lunch
Tuesday, 15 September or Wednesday, 16 September 2026
• Exclusive branding and signage during the lunch• Branded napkins and custom named desert
• Lunch Buffet included
• Sponsor recognition in conference related emails, agenda, signage, and mobile app
• Ability to purchase 2 additional registrations
$5,000/ Day
Beverage Breaks
Tuesday, 15 September or Wednesday, 16 September 2026
• Coffee and other assorted drinks included• Sponsor recognition in conference related emails, agenda, signage, and mobile app
• Ability to purchase 2 additional registrations
$4,000/ Day
Social Media Takeover
• Opportunity to facilitate peer-to-peer conversations by having MRC staff publish up to six (6)LinkedIn posts on your behalf (all posts are subject to MRC’s review and approval)- • Three (3) posts to be published over the course of one day of sponsor’s choosing in the week prior to the start of the conference
- • Three (3) posts to be published over the course of one day of sponsor’s choosing during the conference
• Ability to purchase 2 additional registrations
$5,000
Conference & Session Survey Sponsor
• Logo and Company Description included on the Session Evaluations and the Overall Conference Survey• Recognition as a sponsor in the mobile app, conference marketing materials and the conference agenda, as well as any communications and promotions of the survey
• Ability to purchase 2 additional registrations
$5,000
Digital Branding Package
(3 of 4 Available)• 1 mobile app banner ad and 1 mobile app push notification at your designated date and time during the conference
• Sponsor recognition in conference related emails, agenda, and mobile app
• Ability to purchase 2 additional registrations
$5,000
Exhibit Table
(9 of 12 Available)
• One (1) table, two (2) chairs, one (1) waste bin and electric in the designated exhibitor space• Sponsor recognition in conference related emails, agenda, and mobile app
• 2 Complimentary full registrations
• Ability to purchase 2 additional registrations
$10,000
DO YOU HAVE A SPONSORSHIP IDEA OF YOUR OWN?
We are ready to work with you in any creative marketing idea that you have to promote your brand, your service or your product. Contact events@merchantriskcouncil.org to discuss a custom sponsorship package.
