Sponsorship Opportunities

MBGH 2026 Sponsorships 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 2026 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. 2026 sponsor submissions are currently open to all.

For sponsorship inquiries, 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.

2026 Event List

January 28, 2026 – Annual Employer-Only Wellbeing Forum – Digital Innovation + Personalization = A New Era of Employee Wellbeing & Engagement

  • Time: 8:30AM to 4:00PM CT (Breakfast served at 8AM)
  • Location: University Club Chicago (virtual participation will also be available)
  • Attendees: Open to employers and event sponsors only
  • Sponsor submissions open to all.

Our annual Employee Wellbeing & Engagement Forum is one of our most popular events, drawing our highest number of employer attendees. This year’s program will dive into how digital innovation and personalized strategies can enhance the employee experience. Attendees will uncover practical ways to blend technology with human-centered design to create programs that inspire, engage, and deliver real results. In 2025, we welcomed 132 participants, including 85 employers. Learn more   

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March 11, 2026 – Mental Strength at Work: From Patchwork Solutions to Purposeful Strategies

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

Over 100 wellness, behavioral health and health benefits professionals typically attend our annual mental wellbeing forum. Too often, workplace mental health efforts are well-meaning but fragmented—delivering limited results. This year’s program will review how to replace patchwork solutions with a cohesive, purpose-driven strategy. Attendees will discover how to weave mental strength into workplace culture, connect initiatives to organizational goals, and build an environment where employees can thrive. Learn more

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May 5-6, 2026 – MBGH 46th Annual Conference – Employer Blueprint for Action: Unite. Demand. Disrupt. Repeat.

  • Time: Two full days. Times vary. 
  • Location: JW Marriott Chicago
  • Attendees: Open to all
  • Sponsor submissions 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 26 sponsorships that range from $5,000 to $33,000. Click on the 2026 Prospectus button below to review the event information and each opportunity. Contact us with any questions. In 2025, there were 452 attendees (of the 222 organizations, 46% were employers).

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June 24, 2026 – Employer Forum on Pharmacy Benefits, Specialty Drugs & CGTs: Balancing Innovation and Affordability in the New Era of Cell & Gene Therapies

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

Each year, this forum brings together innovative employers and industry experts to tackle the challenges of managing specialty drugs, biologics/biosimilars, and cell and gene therapies. The agenda for this full-day event incudes insights and the latest research from thought leaders and real-world case employer studies. Discussion and presentations address driving accountability and transparency with pharmacy benefit vendors, legislative updates, measuring patient outcomes, and more. In 2025, over 130 attended this hybrid event. 

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September 23, 2026 – Topic: Transparency, Data, Fiduciary and Fraud, Waste & Abuse (title TBD)

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

Each year, the focus of this event changes based on membership needs gathered through our annual survey. Past topics have included obesity, digital therapy, point solutions and effective benefit communications. In 2025, the event topic was obesity, cardiovascular and the diabetes trifecta with 120 attendees. More to come on this full-day event!

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