2023 Close Protection Conference


The 2023 Close Protection Conference (CPC), hosted by the International Protective Security Board, is currently accepting sponsors and vendors. This will be an unmatched networking and professional development opportunity for new and seasoned members of the Protective Security industry. The 2023 CPC will be held December 6 - 8, 2023 at the Toyota Music Factory in Dallas, Texas.

We work for and with all sectors in the protective security industry:

· Executive/Corporate
· High-Threat/PSD
· Faith-Based Organizations
· High Net-Worth/Estate
· Celebrity/Entertainment
· Government/Dignitary


The International Protective Security Board (IPSB) was established in the Spring of 2016 as a nonprofit 501c(3) organization. Therefore, all donations to the International Protective Security Board for sponsorship will be considered charitable contributions and will be tax-deductible.

Once we have received your Sponsorship and payment information we will be reaching out to you for your company logo and website information. Once again, thank you for making “THE WORLD’S FIRST-EVER CLOSE PROTECTION CONFERENCE” a great success!

For further information please reach out to IPSB Board Member Fonda Gomez Dunlap at flg@ips-board.org.

Below are the different levels of sponsorship available. I hope that we can count on you for the 2023 Conference.



Diamond Sponsorship - $10,000

  • Ten (10) full-access conference passes
  • 2 mixers
  • Coffee, drinks, and snack throughout the day
  • Full page slide in conference presentation
  • Social Media spotlight, Facebook, LinkedIn, Twitter
  • Logo on IPSB website with link to your website
  • The opportunity to include promotional material in attendee packet
  • Free Vendor table with electricity
  • List of conference attendees
  • 1 Title episode of Conversations in Close Protection Podcast

Gold Sponsorship - $7,500

  • Eight (8) full-access conference passes
  • 2 Mixers
  • Coffee, drinks, and snacks throughout the day
  • Half-page slide in conference presentation
  • Social Media spotlight, Facebook, LinkedIn, Twitter
  • Logo on IPSB website with link to your website
  • The opportunity to include promotional material in attendee packet
  • 1 Free Vendor table with electricity
  • List of conference attendees

Silver Sponsorship - $4,000

  • Four (4) full-access conference passes
  • 2 Mixers
  • Coffee, drinks, and snacks throughout the day
  • Half-page slide in conference presentation
  • Social Media spotlight, Facebook, and LinkedIn
  • Logo on IPSB website with link to your website
  • The opportunity to include promotional material in attendee packet
  • Free Vendor table with electricity
  • List of conference attendees

Bronze Sponsorship - $2,500

  • Three (3) full-access conference passes
  • 2 Mixers
  • Coffee, drinks, and snacks throughout the day
  • Half-page slide in conference presentation
  • Social Media spotlight, Facebook, LinkedIn, Twitter
  • Logo on IPSB website with link to your website
  • The opportunity to include promotional material in attendee packet
  • Free Vendor table with electricity
  • List of conference attendees

Special Impact Sponsorship - Price varies

  • Opportunities available
  • Venue Security
  • Lanyards
  • Welcome Receptionr
  • President's Reception
  • Event Photographer
  • Headshot Booth
  • Contact Fonda Dunlap at flg@ips-board.org for more information

Exhibitor Opportunities – 2023 Close Protection Conference


The Close Protection Conference also provides vendors the ability to interact with and meet hundreds of industry members from around the world. The following Exhibitor packages are also available.

Premium Vendor - $2,250

  • Three (3) admission passes to all social events
  • A 10' x 20' area
  • Two (2) 6' tables Electricity included
  • Social Media spotlight, Facebook, LinkedIn, Twitter
  • Inclusion of your company name and logo on the IPSB website
  • List of conference attendees

Impact Vendor - $1,500

  • Two (2) admission passes to all social events
  • A 10' x 10' area
  • One 6' tables Electricity included
  • Social Media spotlight, Facebook, LinkedIn, Twitter
  • Inclusion of your company name and logo on the IPSB website
  • List of conference attendees