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Conference Partner & Sponsorship Tiers

Overview

The following sponsorship and partnership opportunities are designed specifically for the inaugural Michigan Talent Together Educator Workforce Conference, taking place in Ann Arbor under the theme “Harvesting Teacher Talent: From Policy to Practice.” This nationwide event will bring together education leaders, workforce partners, policymakers, higher education institutions, and community organizations focused on strengthening the educator pipeline. Conference partners will have the opportunity to support meaningful conversations and innovative solutions while gaining valuable visibility and engagement with leaders shaping the future of education across Michigan.

Sponsorship Levels

Legacy Partner (1 available)

$ 15,000
  • On-screen recognition during general session
  • One year website placement with paragraph description of your organization
  • One dedicated social media post
  • Pre and Post-event attendee list (upon request subject to privacy policies)
  • Networking opportunity during reception breakfast or luncheon (as available) during main conference
  • Recognition in post-event recordings and conference archives (if applicable)
  • Prominent recognition during the general session (full-screen recognition before & after sessions)
  • Networking opportunity during breakfast or luncheon (as available) during pre-conference
  • Exhibit/display table
  • Networking opportunities with conference leaders and attendees
  • Opportunity to distribute materials
  • Opportunity to distribute materials
  • Recognition on conference website, social media, and additional promotional materials
  • Recognition in press releases and conference media relations
  • Acknowledgment during opening, closing, & breakout sessions
  • Event signage: layered logo placement based on sponsorship level
Year Long

Presenting / Momentum Sponsor (2 available)

$ 10,000
  • One dedicated social media post
  • Pre and Post-event attendee list (upon request subject to privacy policies)
  • Networking opportunity during reception breakfast or luncheon (as available) during main conference
  • Recognition in post-event recordings and conference archives (if applicable)
  • Prominent recognition during the general session (full-screen recognition before & after sessions)
  • Networking opportunity during breakfast or luncheon (as available) during pre-conference
  • Exhibit/display table
  • Networking opportunities with conference leaders and attendees
  • Opportunity to distribute materials
  • Recognition on conference website, social media, and additional promotional materials
  • Recognition in press releases and conference media relations
  • Acknowledgment during opening, closing, & breakout sessions
  • Event signage: layered logo placement based on sponsorship level

Platinum Sponsor (2 available)

$ 5,000
  • Networking opportunity during breakfast or luncheon (as available) during pre-conference
  • Exhibit/display table
  • Networking opportunities with conference leaders and attendees
  • Opportunity to distribute materials
  • Recognition on conference website, social media, and additional promotional materials
  • Recognition in press releases and conference media relations
  • Acknowledgment during opening, closing, & breakout sessions
  • Event signage: layered logo placement based on sponsorship level

Gold Sponsor (4)

$ 2,500
  • Opportunity to distribute materials
  • Recognition on conference website, social media, and additional promotional materials
  • Recognition in press releases and conference media relations
  • Acknowledgment during opening, closing, & breakout sessions
  • Event signage: layered logo placement based on sponsorship level

Silver Sponsor (open)

$ 1,000
  • Recognition on conference website, social media, and additional promotional materials
  • Recognition in press releases and conference media relations
  • Acknowledgment during opening, closing, & breakout sessions
  • Event signage: layered logo placement based on sponsorship level

Optional Add-ons and Enhancements

Social Media Spotlight Add-On – $1,500 (5)Up to two (2) partner-provided graphics or images shared on conference social platforms (Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn).

Welcome Reception Sponsor – $2,500 (2)Recognition signage at Welcome Reception (VIP or General Welcome Reception)Invitation to attend and network with participants. Opportunity to provide branded cocktail napkins or reception materials.

Welcome Gift Sponsor – $1,500 (3)Opportunity to provide an approved branded welcome gift distributed at check-in.

Exhibit / Engagement Table – $2,000 (4)Dedicated table space in high-traffic networking area. Opportunity to distribute promotional materials. Direct engagement with attendees during designated exhibit hours.

Lanyard Sponsor – $1,000 (1)Exclusive logo placement on attendee badges/lanyards.