Sponsorship
Annual Workforce Summit Sponsorship Opportunities
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Download PDFThe MI Workforce Summit is the annual flagship event for The Manufacturing Institute, the 501(c)3 nonprofit workforce development and education affiliate of the National Association of Manufacturers.
The Manufacturing Institute is a trusted adviser to manufacturers, equipping them with the resources necessary to solve the industry’s toughest challenges. This high-energy and action-packed event will highlight best practices and thought leadership driving the industry to a diverse set of stakeholders that are interested in manufacturing workforce solutions for today and tomorrow.
With multiple opportunities to educate attendees about your products and services, discuss challenges and solutions, showcase thought leadership, connect with attendees, build relationships, and generate opportunities with the workforce audience, you are guaranteed to see results.
Engagement Opportunities
Premier Sponsor | $45,000
- Opportunity to take the stage in a general session or as part of a panel covering a workforce topic of interest (in consultation with the MI)
- 30-second video (created by sponsor), leading into your sponsored session (subject to MI approval)
- Brand/logo displayed on main stage during presentation and throughout the Workforce Summit
- Reserved lunch-and-learn table to facilitate focused dialogue among interested conference attendees (exact date TBD; topic agreed upon in consultation with the MI)
- Special acknowledgement of sponsorship by the MI from the main stage each day of the conference
- Planned social posts thanking sponsor via your handle using the 2024 Workforce Summit hashtag on MI media channels
- Standard tabletop display/demo booth in main lobby near Workforce Summit registration and breakout session areas
- Standard table, power source and Wi-Fi included; additional resources available on request; fee(s) to be paid by sponsor
- Landing page on the Workforce Summit event app used by all attendees
- Rotating banner ad displayed in the event app
- Logo placement on the Workforce Summit event website
- Signage with sponsor logo displayed throughout the event
- Registration for six (6) conference attendees with reserved seating during the general sessions
Workforce Influencer Sponsor | $25,000
- Breakout session “presented by” your organization (limited quantity) with the opportunity for a representative to participate as a host or panelist; breakout topic and participant to be agreed upon in consultation with the MI
- Logo displayed in breakout session (easel sign and/or electronic logo)
- Reserved lunch-and-learn table to facilitate focused dialogue among interested conference attendees (exact date TBD; topic agreed upon in consultation with the MI)
- Special acknowledgement of sponsorship by the MI from the main stage each day of the conference
- Planned social posts thanking sponsor via your handle using the 2024 Workforce Summit hashtag on MI media channels
- Standard tabletop display/demo booth in main lobby near Workforce Summit registration and breakout session areas
- Standard table, power source and Wi-Fi included; additional resources available upon request; fee(s) to be paid by sponsor
- Landing page on the Workforce Summit event app used by all attendees
- Rotating banner ad displayed in the event app
- Logo placement on the Workforce Summit event website
- Signage with sponsor logo displayed throughout the event
- Registration for five (5) conference attendees with reserved seating during the general sessions
Workforce Summit Welcome Sponsor | $20,000
- Branded registration signage at the Workforce Summit registration desk
- Co-branded lanyards for each Workforce Summit attendee
- Opportunity to provide welcome remarks during one main stage general session (approximately two to three minutes in length) (exact date TBD by MI staff)
- Reserved lunch-and-learn table to facilitate focused dialogue among interested conference attendees (exact date TBD; topic agreed upon in consultation with the MI)
- Special acknowledgement of sponsorship by the MI from the main stage each day of the conference
- Planned social posts thanking sponsor via your handle using the 2024 Workforce Summit hashtag on MI media channels
- Standard tabletop display/demo booth in main lobby near Workforce Summit registration and breakout session areas
- Standard table, power source and Wi-Fi included; additional resources available upon request; fee(s) to be paid by sponsor
- Landing page on the Workforce Summit event app used by all attendees
- Rotating banner ad displayed in the event app
- Logo placement on the Workforce Summit event website
- Signage with sponsor logo displayed throughout the event
- Registration for five (5) conference attendees with reserved seating during the general sessions
Gold Sponsor | $15,000
- Co-sponsorship of networking or welcome reception
- Opportunity to provide welcome remarks at the start of the networking or welcome reception
- Sponsor-branded cocktail napkins
- Reserved lunch-and-learn table to facilitate focused dialogue among interested conference attendees
(exact date TBD; topic agreed upon in consultation with the MI) - Special acknowledgement of sponsorship by the MI from the main stage each day of the conference
- Planned social posts thanking sponsor via your handle using the 2024 Workforce Summit hashtag on MI media channels
- Standard tabletop display/demo booth in main lobby near Workforce Summit registration and breakout session areas
- Standard table, power source and Wi-Fi included; additional resources available upon request; fee(s) to be paid by sponsor
- Landing page on the Workforce Summit event app used by all attendees
- Rotating banner ad displayed in the event app
- Logo placement on the Workforce Summit event website
- Signage with sponsor logo displayed throughout the event
- Registration for four (4) conference attendees
Silver Sponsor | $10,000
- Reserved lunch-and-learn table to facilitate focused dialogue among interested conference attendees (exact date TBD; topic agreed upon in consultation with the MI)
- Special acknowledgement of sponsorship by the MI from the main stage each day of the conference
- Planned social posts thanking sponsor via your handle using the 2024 Workforce Summit hashtag on MI media channels
- Standard tabletop display/demo booth in main lobby near Workforce Summit registration and breakout session areas
- Standard table, power source and Wi-Fi included; additional resources available upon request; fee(s) to be paid by sponsor
- Landing page on the Workforce Summit event app used by all attendees
- Rotating banner ad displayed in the event app
- Logo placement on the Workforce Summit event website
- Signage with sponsor logo displayed throughout the event
- Registration for three (3) conference attendees
Bronze Sponsor | $5,000
- Special acknowledgement of sponsorship by the MI from the main stage each day of the conference
- Planned social posts thanking sponsor via your handle using the 2024 Workforce Summit hashtag on MI media channels
- Standard tabletop display/demo booth in main lobby near Workforce Summit registration and breakout session areas
- Standard table, power source and Wi-Fi included; additional resources available upon request; fee(s) to be paid by sponsor
- Landing page on the Workforce Summit event app used by all attendees
- Rotating banner ad displayed in the event app
- Logo placement on the Workforce Summit event website
- Signage with sponsor logo displayed throughout the event
- Registration for one (1) conference attendee
For All Sponsors: Pre- and Post-Event Participant List and Contact Information
- Sponsors will receive the pre-event participant list, excluding those who opt out, approximately a week prior to the Workforce Summit inclusive of name, title and company.
- Sponsors may not reach out to event participants prior to the event but may leverage participant list for pre-event research.
- Sponsors will receive the post-event participant list, excluding those who opt out, within five business days upon the conclusion of the Workforce Summit inclusive of name, title and company.
- Contact information for attendees who request to connect with you and have not opted out will be provided within five business days upon the conclusion of the Workforce Summit inclusive of, at a minimum, name, title, company and email.
Contact
For companies interested in sponsoring the 2024 Manufacturing Institute Workforce Summit, please contact: