Sponsorship- 2025 KYLEAD Conference

The Kentucky Personnel Cabinet is seeking sponsorship opportunities for the 2025 Governor's LEAD Conference, a virtual professional development event scheduled for November 19-20, 2025, targeting local and state government employees, universities, private sector employers, human resource professionals, attorneys, students, and the public. The procurement allows for a maximum of 20 total sponsors, with sponsorship levels including Presenting Sponsor at $10,000, Platinum Sponsor at $5,000, and Gold Sponsor at $3,000, with only two Presenting Sponsors permitted. Sponsors will receive benefits such as company branding, logo placement on the conference website, participation in a virtual exhibit hall, vendor raffle opportunities, and complimentary conference registrations. The evaluation criteria for sponsorship proposals will be based on a 100-point system: 20 points for responsiveness to the solicitation, 20 points for sponsor background, and 60 points for sponsorship response. Proposals are due by 4:00 p.m. (EDT) on June 13, 2025, and must be submitted through the Kentucky Vendor Self Service System. The conference aims to provide professional development opportunities in leadership, talent management, employee engagement, and human resource administration, featuring presenter-led panel sessions, welcome speakers, and keynote presentations.

While the RFP does not explicitly mention specific set-aside designations or restrictions for disadvantaged enterprises, sponsors will be selected based on their proposal's merit and alignment with the conference's professional development objectives. Selected sponsors will be required to provide payment within 30 days of award notification. The total potential sponsorship revenue could range from $30,000 to $200,000, depending on the number and level of sponsors secured. No incumbent vendors or current contractors are mentioned in the documentation, and there are no specific references to existing infrastructure or technology integration requirements. The conference will be conducted virtually, which suggests minimal technical barriers to sponsorship participation. Interested organizations should carefully review the full RFP document and prepare comprehensive proposals that demonstrate their ability to support professional development across various sectors and align with the conference's goals of enhancing leadership and human resource capabilities.