Sponsorship Opportunities

MBGH 2027 Sponsorship Opportunities

Midwest Business Group on Health serves as a trusted source for employers and health benefit professionals. MBGH’s educational programs address timely topics including health benefits, health care reform, health improvement and wellbeing. An overview of our 2027 educational programs is provided below. If you're interested in securing a sponsorship, be sure to act fast as they are first come, first served. Sponsorships are open to all.

For sponsorship inquiries or to secure a sponsorship, please contact Mindy McBee: mmcbee@mbgh.org.

For membership inquires, please contact Mark Pfleger: mpfleger@mbgh.org. 

 

 

 

 

Our educational programs offer sponsors:

  • Access to decision makers – program attendees include health benefit professionals with decision making authority.
  • Opportunity to put a clinical expert and/or an employer panelist (of your choosing) on podium to share highlights of your unique solution.
  • Visibility of your program offerings and an opportunity to network with attendees through exhibit booth.
  • Recognition in MBGH marketing materials pre and post event, as well as from podium on the day of event.

 

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Targeted Access

Reach 150+ employer members and key decision-makers affecting millions of covered lives.

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Networking

In-person sessions and curated networking to build high-value relationships.

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Brand Visibility

Pre-event, onsite, and post-event recognition across MBGH channels and materials.

2027 Events

January 27, 2027 – Employer-Only Forum – The Employer’s Role in Prevention – Investing in Health, Not Healthcare

  • Time: 8:30AM to 4:00PM CT (Breakfast served at 8AM)
  • Location: University Club Chicago (virtual participation will also be available)
  • Available: All levels. Sponsor submissions now open to all.

Our employer-only annual wellness forum is one of our most well-attended programs with historical attendance of over 100 attendees (employers and sponsor staff only). This year’s event explores how employers can shift from treating illness to preventing disease, building a healthier and more productive workforce. Participants will learn to integrate primary care, early intervention, and vaccinations into their benefits strategy to address chronic disease, lower high-cost claims, and reduce avoidable healthcare utilization. Align your brand with preventive wellness—secure your sponsorship today to put your health solutions in front of top industry leaders. Learn more

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March 10, 2027 – Transforming High-Cost Care: Supporting Employees Through Life’s Toughest Journeys

  • Time: 8:30AM to 4:00PM CT (Breakfast served at 8AM)
  • Location: University Club Chicago (virtual participation will also be available)
  • Available: All levels. Sponsor submissions now open to all.

Employees facing life-threatening conditions, or other complex and high-cost health challenges need more than medical care. This forum will explore how employers can take a more holistic approach to helping employees and families access the right care and resources, address the mental and emotional toll of serious illness, navigate complex healthcare journeys, improve outcomes and quality of life, and make high-cost care more effective, compassionate, coordinated, and sustainable. Partner with us as a sponsor to showcase your solutions, connect with decision-makers, and help shape the future of sustainable, employee-centered healthcare.

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May 4-5, 2027 – MBGH 47th Annual Conference – Unlocking Employer Power to Transform Health Care: Buying Bold & Demanding Better

  • Time:8:30AM to 5:00PM CT (two days) 
  • Location: JW Marriott Chicago
  • Available: View Chart. Sponsor submissions now open to all.

Our annual two-day event in downtown Chicago is our most popular and most well-attended event! There are a total of 28 sponsorships that range from $4,000 to $25,000. Click on the Conference Prospectus button below to review the event statistics on page 3 and review each opportunity. The conference will explore how employers can leverage their collective purchasing power to disrupt the traditional healthcare market, buy boldly, and demand better value for their workforce. Participants will discover actionable strategies for navigating complex carrier dynamics, enforcing absolute transparency, and holding healthcare vendors accountable for cost and quality. By shifting from passive purchasing to active market disruption, this event equips employers to drive systemic change, optimize benefits budgets, and secure high-value care. Step into the spotlight as an industry disruptor and sponsor this event to showcase your transparent solutions to employers ready to change how they buy care. Contact us with any questions or to secure your sponsorship.

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June 23, 2027 – Employer Forum on Pharmacy Benefits, Specialty Drugs and CGTs - Strategies for Balancing Transparency, Innovation and Affordability in a High-Cost Era

  • Time:8:30AM to 4:00PM CT (Breakfast served at 8AM)
  • Location: University Club Chicago (virtual participation will also be available)
  • Available: All levels. Sponsor submissions now open to all.

Each year this annual forum offers the latest research, information and case studies from leading employers and industry experts to identify solutions for managing biologics, specialty drugs, biosimilars and gene therapies. Key topics include strategies needed to ensure accountability and transparency with pharmacy benefit vendors; legislative updates; measuring patient outcomes; and more! More to come on this popular event. 

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September 29, 2027 – Cutting Out the Middle: Employer Direct Contracting for Value-Based Care

  • Time: 8:30AM to 4:00PM CT (Breakfast served at 8AM)
  • Location: University Club Chicago (virtual participation will also be available)
  • Available: All levels. Sponsor submissions now open to all.

Each year, the focus of this event changes based on membership needs gathered through our annual survey. This forum explores how employers can cut out the middleman and shift to direct contracting to drive true value-based healthcare. Participants will discover practical strategies for building direct partnerships with health systems and providers, optimizing benefits design, and cutting unnecessary corporate overhead to lower costs. By focusing on transparent, high-quality care models, this event delivers actionable paths to improving employee outcomes while maximizing organizational value. Position your organization at the forefront of healthcare innovation and join us as a sponsor to connect directly with forward-thinking employers looking for modern care solutions.

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