Become a Sponsor of The Forum
Engaging People. Advancing Ideas. Igniting Change.
Every day we are engaging people in valuable connections, advancing ideas for deeper understanding, and expanding knowledge and igniting change through critical insights. We provide our sponsors multiple platforms to increase their brand presence with an extensive audience of professionals. View our 2019 sponsorship rates below.
Become a Sponsor of The Forum
Engaging People.
Advancing Ideas.
Igniting Change.
Every day we are engaging people in valuable connections, advancing ideas for deeper understanding, and expanding knowledge and igniting change through critical insights. We provide our sponsors multiple platforms to increase their brand presence with an extensive audience of professionals.View our 2019 sponsorship rates below.
2018 Lead Sponsor
Sponsorship Opportunities
We offer sponsorship opportunities for our 2019 Annual Conference, Diversity Insights Breakfasts Series, The Forum Webinar Series, as well as other trade opportunities.
Questions? Contact Amy Perez Ortiz at aperezortiz@stthomas.edu
Diversity Insights Breakfasts Series Sponsor Opportunities
The Forum on Workplace Inclusion® Diversity Insights Breakfasts series bring scholars, thought-leaders, and attendees together in downtown Minneapolis, MN to engage in conversation about the diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) landscape.
View below, or click to download the informational brochure.
Signature Sponsors
Signature Level: $25,000
Sponsoring the Diversity Insights Breakfasts series includes these opportunities (dates subject to change):
- October 2018 Workshop
- February 2019 Workshop
- June 2019 Workshop
In addition, Diversity Insights Breakfasts (DIB) sponsor benefits include:
- DIB Event Benefits
- DIB event sponsor recognition
- Logo on select event signage
- Reserved DIB event table signage
- One complimentary DIB event table: eight (8) registrations per DIB
- The Forum on Workplace Inclusion® Annual Conference Benefits
- Logo on select conference signage
- Five (5) conference comps
- Single exhibit booth
- Half-page ad in conference program book
- Additional discounted registration
The Forum Webinar Series
The Forum on Workplace Inclusion® Webinar Series (The Forum Webinar Series) is a free monthly webinar series offering skill-building opportunities in diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) topics. Each month attendees and presenters from a variety of industries around the globe participate and share their ideas.
View below, or click to download the informational brochure.
Visionary Sponsors
Visionary Level: $35,000
Sponsoring the The Forum Webinar Series includes these opportunities:
- Ten (10) monthly webinars
In addition, The Forum Webinar Series sponsor benefits include:
- The Forum Webinar Series Benefits
- Logo on website and promotional communications
- Promotional slide or video preceding webinar presentation
- The Forum on Workplace Inclusion® Annual Conference Benefits
- Logo on select conference signage
- Executive Director podium introduction and gratitude
- Sponsor recognition
- Six (6) conference comps
- Three (3) invitations to the sponsor’s reception
- Double exhibit booth
- Full-page ad in conference program book
- Additional discounted registration
2019 Annual Conference Sponsor Opportunities
The Forum on Workplace Inclusion® Annual Conference is the nation’s largest workplace diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) conference designed for a global audience.
View below, or click to download the 2019 Annual Conference Sponsor Opportunities packet.
Lead Sponsor
The Forum’s Lead Sponsor is the highest sponsorship level.
The Lead Sponsorship is custom-tailored for one company each year. Benefits include the company’s logo included on all key conference information, materials, and signage, in addition to public recognition, significant complimentary and additional discounted registrations, and tailored events.
Presenting Sponsors
Presenting Level: $75,000
At the Presenting Level, companies may sponsor combined opportunities.
In addition, Presenting Level benefits include the following:
- Content collaboration
- Logo on select signage
- Distribution of company’s promotional product
- Executive Director podium introduction and gratitude
- Sponsor recognition
- Ten (10) conference comps
- Seven (7) invitations to the reception
- Five (5) backstage meet and greet passes
- Five (5) guest passes to General Session Keynote Presentation
- Double exhibit booth
- Full page ad in the Program Book
- Additional discounted registrations
Champion Sponsors
Champion Level: $50,000
At the Champion Level, companies may sponsor one of these General Sessions:
- Day Two Morning General Session
- Day Two Lunch General Session
- Day Three Morning General Session
- Day Three Closing General Session
- The Forum Marketplace of Ideas
In addition, Champion Level benefits include the following:
- Content collaboration
- Logo on select signage
- Distribution of company’s promotional product
- Executive Director podium introduction and gratitude
- Sponsor recognition
- Seven (7) conference comps
- Four (4) invitations to the reception
- Double exhibit booth
- Full page ad in the Program Book
- Additional discounted registrations
Visionary Sponsors
Visionary Level: $35,000
At the Visionary Level, companies may sponsor one of these opportunities:
- Diversity & Inclusion Coaching
- Diversity Executive Forum (DEF)
In addition, Visionary Level benefits include the following:
- Logo on select signage
- Executive Director podium introduction and gratitude
- Sponsor recognition
- Six (6) conference comps
- Three (3) invitations to the sponsor’s reception
- Double exhibit booth
- Full page ad in the Program Book
- Additional discounted registrations
Signature Sponsors
Signature Level: $25,000
At the Signature Level, companies may sponsor one of these opportunities:
- Diversity Awards
- Spotlight Series
- Presenter travel & accommodations
- Hospitality, concierge, & orientation
- Technology
- Program Book
- Name badges
- Note pad & pen
- Welcome Reception
In addition, Signature Level benefits include the following:
- Logo on select signage
- Executive Director podium introduction and gratitude
- Sponsor recognition
- Five (5) conference compsTwo (2) invitations to the sponsor’s reception
- Double exhibit boothFull page ad in the Program Book
- Additional discounted registrations
Principal Sponsors
Principal Level: $20,000
At the Principal Level, companies may sponsor one of these opportunities:
- Tote bag
- Water bottle
- Portable charger
- Registration
- Conference app & polling
- Wi-Fi
- Conference website
- Hotel keys (2)
In addition, Principal Level benefits include the following:
- Logo on select signage
- Four (4) conference comps
- Single exhibit booth
- Half page ad in the Program Book
- Additional discounted registrations
Executive Sponsors
Executive Level: $15,000
At the Executive Level, companies may sponsor one of these opportunities:
- Breakfast buffet (2 opportunities)
- Scholarships
- Day One seminars
- Beverages
- Day Two and Three breaks (Dessert) Learning Labs
- Stretch Sessions
In addition, Executive Level benefits include the following:
- Logo on select signage
- Three (3) conference comps
- Single exhibit booth
- Half page ad in the Program Book
- Additional discounted registrations
Premier Sponsors
Premier Level: $10,000
At the Premier Level, companies may sponsor one of these opportunities:
- Session Tracks (nine opportunities)
- Twin Cities Tours
- Art & Wellness
In addition, Premier Level benefits include the following:
- Logo on select signage
- Two (2) conference comps
- Quarter page ad in the Program Book
- Additional discounted registrations
Benefactor Sponsors
Benefactor Level: $5,000
Benefactor Level benefits include the following:
- Company name listed on select signage sponsor recognition
- One (1) conference comp
- Additional discounted registrations
Supporting Sponsors
Supporting Level: $1,000
Eligible to small businesses and non-profits with under a $5 million operating budget.
Recognized donation of travel expenses.
Supporting Level benefits include the following:
- Organizational name in print
Other Sponsor Opportunities
The following opportunities are also available:
- Media/PR sponsor ($5,000 minimum value )
- Purchase of program book ads
- Purchase of distribution in program bag
- Purchase of Marketplace of Ideas exhibit booth
Questions? Contact Amy Perez Ortiz at aperezortiz@stthomas.edu
Who supports The Forum? You do! Join us to celebrate our 31st annual conference and expand your commitment to diversity, equity and inclusion.
Our collective impact model engages people and organizations both globally and locally, and is operationalized through connectivity, conversation, continuous learning and community.
The future of The Forum is to become a year-round hub that increases engagement before, during and after the annual conference – with active sponsors as financial and advisory contributors to support our work.
Who supports The Forum? You do! Join us to celebrate our 31st annual conference and expand your commitment to diversity, equity and inclusion.
Our collective impact model engages people and organizations both globally and locally, and is operationalized through connectivity, conversation, continuous learning and community.
The future of The Forum is to become a year-round hub that increases engagement before, during and after the annual conference – with active sponsors as financial and advisory contributors to support our work.
Contact Amy Perez Ortiz
for more information on how to become a sponsor
Thank you to our 2018 Sponsors!
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