UEDA Summit Theme

Designing Resilient Regions: The Biggest Little Ideas for ALL Ecosystems

Why Support the Annual Summit?

As a national conference supporting economic development experts from across the U.S. and Canada, the UEDA Annual Summit attracts more than 250 C-level and director-level professionals from universities, communities and for-profit businesses. The Summit provides an ideal venue for exposure to top-level economic development practitioners from across North America and beyond. UEDA sponsors, supporters, and exhibitors are critical to the success of the Annual Summit. Sponsorship and supporter investment brings high-profile attention and recognition to each sponsor organization. A variety of sponsorship levels and events are now being offered with limited availability. Securing these opportunities early will gain your organization increased exposure on registration brochures, the UEDA website and in our regular Summit communications. We encourage and appreciate your support!

All sponsorship and exhibition opportunities can be packaged into custom branding solutions to meet your organization’s needs. Opportunities can be packaged with year-round UEDA sponsorship and advertising that creates a full-service plan for the greatest impact with your target audience. For more information, download our 2018 Annual Summit Sponsorship Guide.

To discuss sponsorship opportunities or to begin your sponsorship package, contact Tim Hindes at (216) 200-UEDA (8332) or tim.hindes@www.universityeda.org.

Legacy Sponsor – $25,000

 “Presented by” and your company logo added to the official Summit logo to appear in all locations where the Summit logo is used
 UEDA Institution-level membership through December 2020 ($2,580 value)
Three complimentary event registrations ($2,625 value)
 Keynote speaking opportunity with a message and format to be determined with UEDA input
Reserved dinner table (accommodates 8-10 people) at the Awards Banquet, which can be used by non-registered guests
Large ad in the event mobile app*
Sponsor logo on USB drive with electronic materials provided to all attendees
 Exhibit space including 6’ clothed table (power / power strip available upon request)
Recognition on all event signage
Company link and / or logo on all event collateral and promotional materials*
100-word company description and logo in event mobile app*
Company logo and link on event web pages and archive following the event
 Electronic banner advertisement throughout UEDA website through October 2019*
 Electronic banner advertisement in semi-weekly email newsletter through October 2019*
Sponsor-provided promotional materials included in event materials presented to all attendees

Presidential Sponsor – $15,000

UEDA Institution-level membership through December 2019 ($1,935 value)
Two complimentary event registrations ($1,750 value)
Address (15-minutes) provided during a plenary session by top executive or a designee of the organization
Reserved dinner table (accommodates 8-10 people) at the Awards Banquet, which can be used by non-registered guests
Large ad in the event mobile app*
Customized hotel key provided to all hotel guests with sponsor logo / artwork*
Exhibit space including 6’ clothed table (power / power strip available upon request)
Recognition on all event signage Company link and / or logo on all event collateral and promotional materials*
100-word company description and logo in event mobile app*
Company logo and link on event web pages and archive following the event
Electronic banner advertisement throughout UEDA website through October 2019*
Electronic banner advertisement in semi-weekly email newsletter through October 2019*
Sponsor-provided promotional materials included in event materials presented to all attendees

Chancellor Sponsor – $10,000

UEDA Institution-level membership through December 2019 ($1,290 value)
Two complimentary event registrations ($1,750 value)
Serve as co-emcee for the Awards banquet
Assist in presenting Awards to category winners during Awards banquet
Name badge with sponsor logo provided to all participants
Two-minute video shown during the Awards banquet*
Special podium recognition Large ad in the event mobile app*
Exhibit space including 6’ clothed table (power / power strip available upon request)
Recognition on event signage during banquet
Company link and / or logo on all event collateral and promotional materials*
100-word company description and logo in event mobile app*
Company logo and link on event web pages and archive following the event
Sponsor-provided promotional materials included in event materials presented to all attendees

Provost Sponsor – $8,000

UEDA Institution-level membership through December 2019 ($1,290 value)
One complimentary event registration ($875 value)
Serve as co-emcee of a luncheon or plenary session to be determined by UEDA
Special podium recognition Large ad in the event mobile app*
Exhibit space including 6’ clothed table (power / power strip available upon request)
Recognition on event signage during session
Company link and / or logo on appropriate event collateral and promotional materials*
100-word company description and logo in event mobile app*
Company logo and link on event web pages and archive following the event
Sponsor-provided promotional materials included in event materials presented to all attendees

New for 2018! Collaboration Lounge Sponsor – $8,000

UEDA Institution-level membership through December 2019 ($1,290 value)
One complimentary event registration ($875 value)
Sponsor name on lounge and promoted on all materials and mobile app*
Large ad in the event mobile app*
Exhibit space including 6’ clothed table (in lounge, power / power strip available upon request)
Company link and / or logo on appropriate event collateral and promotional materials*
100-word company description and logo in event mobile app*
Company logo and link on event web pages and archive following the event
Sponsor-provided promotional materials included in event materials presented to all attendees

Foundation Level Sponsor – $7,500

UEDA Institution-level membership through December 2019 ($1,290 value)
One complimentary event registration ($875 value)
Special podium recognition
Large ad in the event mobile app*
Exhibit space including 6” clothed table (power / power strip available upon request)
Recognition on event signage during session
Company link and / or logo on appropriate event collateral and promotional materials*
100-word company description and logo in the event mobile app*
Company logo and link on event web pages and archive following the event
Sponsor-provided promotional materials included in event materials presented to all attendees
Plus, one of the following topical content areas…

Innovation Sponsor

Recognition on event signage during all innovation-based sessions for the Awards of Excellence
Recognition on all awards ballots during all innovation-based sessions for the Awards of Excellence

Talent Sponsor

Recognition on event signage during all talent-based sessions for the Awards of Excellence
Recognition on all awards ballots during all talent-based sessions for the Awards of Excellence

Place Sponsor

Recognition on event signage during all place-based sessions for the Awards of Excellence
Recognition on all awards ballots during all place-based sessions for the Awards of Excellence

Collaboration Sponsor – $6,000

UEDA Institution-level membership through December 2019 ($1,290 value)
One complimentary event registration ($875 value)
Serve as co-emcee of a networking reception
Sponsor-provided napkins with sponsor logo used at a reception*
Special podium recognition
Large ad in the event mobile app*
Exhibit space including 6’ clothed table
(power / power strip available upon request)
Recognition on event signage during reception
Company link and / or logo on all event collateral and promotional materials*
100-word company description and logo in event mobile app*
Company logo and link on event web pages and archive following the event
Sponsor-provided promotional materials included in event materials presented to all attendees

Mobile App Sponsor – $5,500

UEDA Institution-level membership through December 2019 ($1,290 value)
One complimentary event registration ($875 value)
Banner ad throughout mobile application*
Special podium recognition
Large ad in the event mobile app*
Exhibit space including 6’ clothed table (power / power strip available upon request)
Company link and / or logo on all event collateral and promotional materials*
100-word company description and logo in event mobile app*
Company logo and link on event web pages and archive following the event
Sponsor-provided promotional materials included in event materials presented to all attendees

Robot Proof Book Sponsor (2 Available) – $5,000

“Robot Proof” book provided to all attendees with plastic bookmark
with sponsor-provided artwork on one side
Company logo at signage at book signing table
Special podium recognition
Large ad in the event mobile app*
Exhibit space including 6’ clothed table (power / power strip available upon request)
Company link and / or logo on all event collateral and promotional materials*
100-word company description and logo in event mobile app*
Company logo and link on event web pages and archive following the event
Sponsor-provided promotional materials included in event materials presented to all attendees

AM/PM Educational Sponsor/Supporter – $5,000

UEDA Institution-level membership through December 2019 ($1,290 value)
One complimentary event registration ($875 value)
Sponsor-provided notepads and / or pens placed at participant seats for breakouts (optional)
Special podium recognition
Large ad in the event mobile app*
Exhibit space including 6’ clothed table (power / power strip available upon request)
Recognition on event signage during morning or afternoon breakout sessions
Company link and / or logo on all event collateral and promotional materials*
100-word company description and logo in event mobile app*
Company logo and link on event web pages and archive following the event
Sponsor-provided promotional materials included in event materials presented to all attendees

Community Sponsor – $4,000

Recognition on event signage during a breakfast
Exhibit space including 6’ clothed table (power / power strip available upon request)
Medium ad in the event mobile app*
Company link and / or logo on all event collateral and promotional materials*
100-word company description and logo in event mobile app*
Company logo and link on event web pages and archive following the event
Sponsor-provided promotional materials included in event materials presented to all attendees

Keynote Sponsor – $3,000

Introduce keynote speaker at event
Podium announcement of sponsorship
Medium ad in the event mobile app*
Company link and / or logo on all event collateral and promotional materials*
Company logo and link on event web pages and archive following the event
Sponsor-provided promotional materials included in event materials presented to all attendees

Break Sponsor – $3,000

Recognition on event signage during break
Podium announcement of sponsorship
Medium ad in the event mobile app*
Company link and / or logo on all event collateral and promotional materials*
Company logo and link on event web pages and archive following the event
Sponsor-provided promotional materials included in event materials presented to all attendees

Networking Perception Transportation Sponsor – $2,500

Company logo on signage on busses transporting guests to venue
Podium announcement of sponsorship
Medium ad in the event mobile app*
Company link and / or logo on all event collateral and promotional materials*
Company logo and link on event web pages and archive following the event
Sponsor-provided promotional materials included in event materials presented to all attendees

Registration & Information Desk Sponsor – $2,000

Medium ad in the event mobile app*
Company logo on dedicated sign at registration and information desks displayed throughout the conference
Company link and / or logo on all event collateral and promotional materials*
Company logo and link on event web pages and archive following the event
Sponsor-provided promotional materials included in event materials presented to all attendees

Milwaukee Beer Tour Sponsor – $1,500

Company logo on dedicated sign on transportation for beer tour
Medium ad in the event mobile app*
Company link and / or logo on all event collateral and promotional materials*
Company logo and link on event web pages and archive following the event
Sponsor-provided promotional materials included in event materials presented to all attendees

Breakout Session Sponsor – $1,500

Organization representative introduces speakers for a breakout session panel
Company listed in program as sponsor of the breakout session
Company link and / or logo on all event collateral and promotional materials*
Company logo and link on event web pages and archive following the event
Sponsor-provided promotional materials included in event materials presented to all attendees

Welcome Sponsor – $1,000

Company logo printed on hotel key folder presented to all attendees
Company link and / or logo on all event collateral and promotional materials*
Company logo and link on event web pages and archive following the event
Sponsor-provided promotional materials included in event materials presented to all attendees

Exhibitor – $3,000

One complimentary event registration ($875 value)
Exhibit space including 6’ clothed table (power / power strip available upon request)
100-word company description and logo in event mobile app*
Company logo and link on event web pages and archive following the event
Sponsor-provided promotional materials included in event materials presented to all attendees