From Mission to Market 2025
Sponsor & Booth Prospectus
Edge of Bliss Virtual Job Fair for Transitioning Federal Employees
Live Dates: Tuesday-Thursday, November 18-20, 2025
Pre-Matching Opens November 3
Format: 100% online — booths, live sessions, curated 1:1 chats, searchable talent profiles.
Time Zone: Mountaine Time (MT) for live programming.
Live Blocks: 10:00 a.m.-2:00 p.m. MT (recommended).
Extended Interviews: 7:00-9:00 a.m. and 3:00-6:00 p.m. MT (optional).
Executive Summary
A historic wave of federal professionals—program managers, policy analysts, cyber defenders, data practitioners, acquisition and PMO talent—is moving into the private sector. Companies that show up with clarity, respect, and real opportunities will earn disproportionate access to motivated, mission-trained talent.
Why Edge of Bliss
We’re building the future of hiring: privacy-first, skill-centered, and human-driven. Our job fairs are designed for meaningful conversations, not vanity metrics. We curate employer participation, protect candidate privacy, and spotlight concrete skills and outcomes—so sponsors and booth owners convert interest into hires, faster.
Skills Come First
Candidates are recognized for what they can actually do, not just the titles on their resumes.
Smart Pre-Matching
Ensures employers meet talent aligned with their needs, bias-free, so every introduction begins with promise instead of guesswork.
Ethical, Accessible & Data-Smart
Our approach protects privacy, reduces bias, and creates a fair environment where opportunity flows both ways.
Why Sponsor
Connect with pre-matched, interview-ready federal talent transitioning to private sector roles.
1
High Signal, Low Noise
Meet pre-matched, interview-ready candidates—many with program, cyber, procurement, data, and operations chops.
2
Brand Where it Matters
Align with a mission-driven event designed to translate public-sector skills into private-sector impact.
3
Proven Funnel Metrics
Track booth visits, chats, scheduled screens, shortlists, and post-event pipeline.
4
Cleared Talent Access
Dedicated Cleared-Only Hour for employers hiring into sensitive roles.
Reserve Your Spot
Who You’ll Reach
This is where talent meets opportunity—and where your brand makes a difference.
Transitioning Federal Employees
- IT & Cyber
- PMO/Operations
- Procurement/Compliance
- Data/Analysis
- HR/People Ops
- Finance/Admin
Cleared and non-cleared; nationwide; remote-friendly.
Decision-Makers Attending
- Talent Leaders
- Hiring Managers
- Contract/Program Managers
- Practice Leads
- Senior Recruiters
What You Get
Every sponsor/exhibitor receives these core features:
Virtual Booth
- Brand Banner
- Featured Roles
- Video Assets
- Live Chat
Interview Scheduler
- 15-30 Minute Screens
- Buffers
- Timezone Handling
- Confirmations
Pre-Matching
Relevant candidates and shortlist tools (CSV/ATS-ready export).
Analytics Dashboard
- Visits
- Role Clicks
- Chats
- Screens
- Conversion Tracking
Early-Bird Savings
Stackable discounts for early commitment.
25% Off
Super Early Bird
Purchase by October 7, 2025
(T-6 Weeks)
15% Off
Early Bird
Purchase by October 21, 2025
(T-4 Weeks)
10% Off
SMB/Nonprofit
Additional Stackable Discount
(Max 35% Total)
Sponsorship Packages
Caps honored until sold out. All tiers include a booth and analytics.
Title Sponsor
$35,000
1 Total
Keynot Slot (20-30 Minutes) + “Presented By” Branding
10 Recruiter Seats, 20 Featured Jobs, Enterprise Booth
Dedicated Email to Opted-In Registrants
First-Look Resume Book (72-Hour Advance Window)
Post-Event Case Study Feature
Presenting Sponsor
$15,000
3 Total
Track Sponsor (Logo on Session Cards + Intro)
6 Recruiter Seats, 12 Featured Jobs, Growth Booth
1 Breakout Session + Newsletter Spotlight
Resume Book Slice (Track-Filtered)
Gold Sponsor
$8,000
8 Total
Growth Booth, 4 Recruiter Seats, 8 Featured Jobs
1 Breakout Session
Resume Book Slice (Up to 200 Candidates)
Silver Sponsor
$4,000
15 Total
Starter Booth, 3 Recruiter Seats, 5 Featured Jobs
Standard Agenda & Exhibitor Listings
Community Partner
$1,500
Unlimited
Logo Placement Across Site + “Thank You” Roll
2 Job Posts + Partner Social Kit
Because Respecting Your Time is Part of the Deal
What to Expect After You Commit
From key dates to stress-free policies, we make it easy to know what’s coming, when it’s due, and how we’ve got your back every step of the way.
Deadlines & Deliverables
- Early Bird Pricing Ends: Oct 7 (25% Off) and October 21 (15% Off), 2025
- Logo & Brand Kit Due: Nov 7, 2025
- Keynote/Session Slides Due: Nov 10, 2025
- Booth Build-Out Complete: Nov 10, 2025
- Sponsor Impact Report Delivered: Dec 2, 2025
Policies You'll Appreciate
- Privacy-First: Resume books are opt-in, access stays in-platform with fair-use exports. We do not sell attendee data.
- Accessibility: WCAG 2.1 AA across the event; captions/transcripts on all sessions.
- Ethics: No spec work—task tryouts are learning-oriented, scenario-based, and optional.
- Equal Opportunity: Inclusive screening guidance and remote/flexible badges.
FAQs
Is this only for cleared hiring?
No. All tracks welcome; we offer a special Cleared-Only Hour for sensitive roles.
Can staffing firms participate?
Yes—purchase the Contractor/Staffing add-on at checkout for multi-brand job cards and client-ready exports.
What metrics do we receive?
Booth visits, role clicks, chats, interviews booked, shortlist/export counts, plus a post event funnel summary.
Can we host a demo?
Yes—sponsorships at Presenting and Gold levels include a breakout session. Title sponsorship includes a keynote.
How are interview slots managed?
Recruiter calendars sync (Google/Microsoft), with buffers, reminders, and easy rescheduling.
Do you cap sponsors?
Yes—Title (1), Presenting (3), Gold (8), Silver (15). First come, first served.
