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Exhibit at NISC's premier eventReach Thousands by Exhibiting at the 2025 MIC
NISC’s Membership is almost 1,000 organizations strong, delivering utility and broadband services to all areas across the U.S. and abroad. And this September, they will gather for a week of learning and collaboration at the 2025 Member Information Conference (MIC). The MIC is also an excellent opportunity for your organization to network with the MIC attendees as well as the NISC staff.
If you have any questions or concerns, contact us at partner-pavilion@nisc.coop.
Kentucky International Convention Center
The Kentucky International Convention Center is located in downtown Louisville and is connected via covered skywalk to 2,300 hotel rooms. An additional 1,800 hotel rooms are located within six blocks. Louisville was named one of the “10 Tastiest Towns” by Southern Living, one of the “Top 12 Best Getaways” by U.S. News and the “Top U.S. Travel Destination for 2012” by Lonely Planet. With all that downtown has to offer, Louisville has styles and options, no matter what your taste.
NISC has reserved rooms for our valued MIC Partners and NISC staff at several convenient hotel options offering NISC rates including the Embassy Suites Louisville Downtown, Galt House Hotel, Hyatt Regency Louisville, Louisville Marriott Downtown, Omni Louisville Hotel and the Seelbach Hilton. Each of these hotels is within a few blocks of the conference venue and is easily walkable.
Partner Registration
Registration is required prior to booking rooms. Attendees will be given a link to the hotel website on the confirmation email once registration is completed.
Reservation requests for the MIC will be accepted through Friday, August 29, 2025 at 5 p.m. (Central). Reservation requests received after this date will be subject to availability. Act now to secure the best location at the best price.
REGISTRATION WILL OPEN
ON WEDNESDAY, APRIL 2
Dedicated hours with attendees are indicated below by an asterisk. During these networking hours, attendees are invited to gather in the Pavilion.
MONDAY
September 22
8 a.m. – 5 p.m.
Partner Booth Build
6:30 – 8 p.m.
WELCOME RECEPTION & GRAND OPENING*
TUESDAY
September 23
10 a.m. – 4 p.m.
Hall opens
11:30 a.m. – 12 p.m.
Lunch available for Partners
2 – 2:45 p.m.
Break hosted in Partner Pavilion*
WEDNESDAY
September 24
10 a.m. – 4 p.m.
Hall opens
11:10 a.m. – 11:40 a.m.
Lunch available for Partners
3:35 – 4:30 p.m.
Happy Hour & Giveaways*
4:30 – 8 p.m.
Partner booth dismantle
All exhibitors at the 2025 MIC will receive:
Admission to meals, receptions, MICfest and events and recognition throughout the conference via the MIC mobile app, event signage and during Opening and Closing General Sessions.
New in 2025!
Partners are encouraged to do a raffle giveaway which will be announced at the end of the week in the Partner Pavilion. Attendees must be present to win.
| Carpeted Booths & Drape |
| Table & 2 Chairs |
| Electricity |
| Conference Wi-Fi |
| Lead Retrieval Device |
| Event Recognition |
NON-EXHIBITING
$5,000
No Booth
App Placement
Includes One Registration
No Booth Limit
EXHIBITING
$5,500
10X10 Booth
App Placement
Includes Two Registrations
No Booth Limit
SIGNATURE
$7,500
10X10 Booth
App Placement
Member Experience Recognition
Program Sponsorship
Three Registrations Included
No Booth Limit
PREMIER
$9,500
10X20 Booth
Promoted App Post
Sponsor at One
Meal Function
Three Registrations Included
7 Booth Maximum
ELITE
NEGOTIATED
20X20 Booth
App Sponsor
& Promoted Post
Logo Included in MIC Emails
After Payment Received
Four Invites to the Executive/Prospect Reception
Four Registrations Included
4 Booth Maximum
PLEASE NOTE:
Additional exhibitor registrations cost $1,195.
ADDITIONAL OPPORTUNITIES
If you have any questions or concerns, contact us at partner-pavilion@nisc.coop. Please see additional notes provided below for added context. We are eager to help and hope to see you this September in Louisville!
| Lanyards (with Logo) | $6,500 | Deadline: July 10 |
| Wi-Fi (with Logo) | $5,000 | Deadline: July 10 |
| Pavilion Lounge | $12,000 | Deadline: July 10 |
| Registration Hand-out | $1,000 | Deadline: August 15 |
| Welcome Reception Koozies | $6,000 | Deadline: July 10 |
| Professional Photo Station | $7,000 | Deadline: July 10 |
| Social Media Spotlight * | $2,000 | Deadline: August 15 |
| Partner Session ** | Negotiated | Deadline: June 3 |
* Social Media Spotlight: Posted on Facebook, LinkedIn, X and Instagram reaching NISC’s audience of 25,000+ followers (a maximum of 280 characters of provided text will be allowed. The NISC Communications Team may edit a post for length, grammar, etc. and images/graphics may be provided or will be created).
** Partner Sessions are only available to Elite, Premier and Signature tier partners. One NISC Member must be included in your presentation to be eligible. If you have any questions or concerns, please contact NISC Partner Manager Jim Weikert at jim.weikert@nisc.coop.
2024 MIC
ATTENDANCE
3,232 Total
Attendees
- 100%
Influencer
Roles
Represents 45%
of Attendees
- 45%
End-User
Positions
Represents 55%
of Attendees
- 55%
NISC Utility
Members
Represents 65%
of Attendees
- 65%
NISC Broadband
Members
Represents 21%
of Attendees
- 21%
NISC Staff &
Guests
Represents 14%
of Attendees
- 14%
%
Service
%
Financials
%
Operations
%
Technical
%
Other
%