Sponsorship Opportunities

Educational Programming & Academic Competitions

AISES provides a multitude of educational workshops, trainings and sessions to its members throughout the national conference. These offerings are designed to help prepare and encourage students so they may successfully progress to the next level of their educational and professional pursuits.

Research Competitions

Graduate, undergraduate and high school students submit written abstracts and present their research using a poster or oral format. Submissions are evaluated by a committee of STEM professionals.

Graduate Research Oral & Poster Competitions ($10,000 investment or 2 co-sponsors at $5,000)
Sponsors will receive acknowledgment in the conference program, research abstract booklet, at the onsite competition location, and during the Student Awards Luncheon.

Undergraduate Research Oral & Poster Competitions ($10,000 investment or 2 co-sponsors at $5,000)
Sponsors will receive acknowledgment in the conference program, research abstract booklet, and during the Student Awards Luncheon.

High School Poster Competition ($5,000 investment)
Sponsors will receive acknowledgment in the conference program, research abstract booklet, at the onsite presentation location, and during the Student Awards Luncheon.

Student Awards Booklet ($5,000 investment)
The Student Awards Booklet recognizes AISES pre-college and college student award recipients. Winners of academic competitions and academic scholarships are acknowledged at the Student Awards Luncheon. The sponsor would be recognized on the cover of the Student Awards Luncheon Booklet.

Student Research Abstract Booklet ($2,500 investment)
The digital student research abstract booklet contains the abstracts of all student research projects presented during the poster and oral competitions. The sponsor’s logo will be featured prominently in the digital issue (posted online) and acknowledged in the conference program.

Educational Sessions and Workshops

Student Orientation ($5,000 investment)
Provide five-minute welcoming remarks in a pre-recorded video at the mandatory orientation for all student conference attendees.

Session Tracks ($5,000 investment)
Includes recognition in conference program and a 5-minute pre-recorded video welcome from the sponsoring organization preceding the first session of each track. Sponsors may select from the following:

STEM Activity Day ($10,000 investment)
A conference event targeting middle and high school students with hands on programming and interactive sessions.

Event Sponsorship Opportunities

Resume Room ($10,000 investment or 2 co-sponsors at $5,000)
The Resume Room will be available to students on Thursday and Friday. It is equipped with computers, printers, and is staffed by experts from sponsoring organizations. Here, participants will fine tune their resumes for upload to the AISES Resume Database and ready for distribution at the College and Career Fair.

Plenary Luncheon ($25,000 investment)
Host a plenary session for 500 conference attendees (can be offered to a targeted audience) with a featured presentation/discussion on a highly dynamic topic relevant to AISES members. Content must be developed in collaboration with AISES. There is on-stage and signage recognition of the sponsor at the start of the plenary luncheon. Disseminating a branded giveaway at this event is possible.

Student Awards Luncheon (One Co-Sponsor Opportunity Left at $12,500)
The Student Awards Luncheon pays tribute to the conference research presentation winners and AISES scholarship recipients. Sponsor(s) will be acknowledged in the conference program and they will have the opportunity to give a brief (5-minutes) address during the luncheon.

Closing Banquet($20,000 investment or 2 co-sponsors at $10,000)
The Closing Banquet celebrates the students, professionals, and partners who are a part of the AISES journey. The event also pays tribute to the 2021 Professional of the Year winners. Sponsor(s) will be acknowledged in all conference materials and throughout the closing banquet.

Keynote Breakfast ($25,000 investment)
Host a keynote breakfast session for up to 500 conference attendees (can be offered to a targeted audience), which features a speaker selected by AISES. Sponsors will receive a table for 10 and will open the session with a brief introduction.

College and Career Fair Lunch ($20,000 investment or 2 co-sponsors at $10,000)
Sponsors of the College and Career Fair lunch will be recognized during the event, in the conference program and on signage in front of the exhibit hall and lunch service area. Sponsors are welcome to give an audience address (5-minutes) during the lunch hour.

Corporate Advisory Council and Tribal Nations Advisory Council Luncheon ($10,000 investment)
This event brings together corporate and tribal leaders to network, explore partnership opportunities, discuss AISES engagement, and more. The sponsor will be acknowledged in the conference program and they will be invited to make welcoming remarks at the luncheon.

Kick-off Event ($10,000 investment)
Help AISES kick-off the 2021 National Conference by sponsoring an ice cream social and open mic night. This event will be held on Wednesday evening.

Student Social ($10,000 investment or 2 co-sponsors at $5,000)
This fun filled social event will include entertainment, dancing and snacks on Friday night. Sponsor(s) will receive prominent visibility throughout the evening and may distribute a giveaway item.

Professional Members Mixer ($10,000 investment or 2 co-sponsors at $5,000)
The AISES Professional Members gathering is an exciting event bringing together hundreds of individuals from various backgrounds and industry areas. Sponsor(s) will have an opportunity to address the participants and have visibility throughout the evening and in the conference materials.

Traditional Native Pow Wow ($10,000 investment)
Sponsor the traditional cultural event scheduled on Saturday evening. This is the “grand finale” conference event where conference attendees and local community members socialize and vendor merchandise is sold.

Networking Suites ($5,000 investment)
This buffet style networking event offers a series of simultaneous receptions for conference participants to meet others with common interests and careers. It is a casual networking opportunity that precedes the College and Career Fair. Many use this time to meet and mingle with students and to set-up meetings and interviews. We offer the following suites which are all available for sponsorship:

• Academia/Research
• Armed Forces/Intelligence
• Energy
• Natural Resources
• Food and Agriculture
• Health and Medical Science
• Tech, Telecom and Casino Gaming
• Transportation
• Manufacturing and Consumer Goods
• Other (Call for other possible suites or to purchase a company branded suite)

Sponsors will be acknowledged in the conference program and on signage at each suite location/entrance.

Wellness Activity ($5,000 investment)
During the conference, participants engage in wellness activities on Friday and Saturday mornings. Sponsors are acknowledged in conference program and at the activity each morning.

Industry Partner Tours ($5,000 investment)
AISES coordinates various Industry Partner Tours for students and/or professionals. Sponsorship covers transportation and advertising. Companies who are sponsoring the tours receive acknowledgement in all materials including the conference website, e-announcements, and social media.

Other Exciting Sponsorship Opportunities

WiFi and Mobile App Participants ($15,000 investment)
Help connect conference participations as the wiFi sponsor and invest in the mobile app that are used by conference attendees throughout the event. The mobile app details the agenda, exhibitors, speaker bios, and offers a newsfeed! The sponsor will receive acknowledgement in a splash page when participants connect to the internet and to the AISES Conference App.

Hackathon ($10,000 investment, 2 available)
hackAISES sparks creativity and ingenuity within Native students about the various possibilities technology offers while also fueling innovation and showcasing how technology can be a powerful tool within their own communities. Support this conference event with a sponsorship and by offering support to participants.
Select from:

• High School Hackathon
• College Student Hackathon

Photo Booth ($10,000 investment)
The photo booth at the College and Career Fair lets participants capture a photo memory. Sponsorship includes signage at the booth, credit in the conference program, and a company logo on the photo strips.

Elders Lounge ($5,000 investment)
Support intergenerational conversations as the sponsor of the Elders Lounge. Throughout the conference, AISES Council of Elders and local elders welcome students and professionals to join them for coffee and conversation in a set location.

Study Lounge ($7,500 investment)
Support our student scholars by sponsoring the study lounge. Space will be equipped with wiFi, comfortable seating, and refreshments for students who wish to take a study break during the conference.

Snack Break ($10,000 investment/multiple available)
Host a snack break at the national conference and receive prominent signage, acknowledgement in the conference program and access to students and professionals during the break.

Coffee Break ($5,000 investment/multiple available)
Host a coffee break at the National Conference and receive prominent signage, acknowledgement in the conference program and access to students and professionals during the break.

Water Bottles ($10,000 investment)
Keep conference participants hydrated throughout the duration of the conference by sponsoring the official water bottle with your organization’s logo. All full conference attendees will receive their water bottle at registration.

Conference Program Printing ($10,000 investment)
There is only one back cover advertisement and it could be yours! Secure now your company’s four-color advertisement on the back cover of the conference program. Note, only Medallion, Jade, Turquoise or Sweetgrass sponsors can advertise in the conference program.

Conference Program-at-a-Glance ($10,000 investment)
Receive the back cover of the Conference Program-at-a-Glance for your full-color advertisement.

Footprints ($5,000 investment)
Sponsor logos will be placed on footprints throughout the Phoenix Convention Center to guide conference participants to sessions and other events.

Snapchat Filter ($2,500 investment, 4 available)
Purchase an on-demand Snapchat Geofilter for conference participants to access and use for up to 12 hours. Filters can incorporate a company logo, booth number, or other graphic that’s meaningful to the event.

Student Travel Scholarship ($1,500 investment)
Underwrite an AISES student’s attendance at the 2021 National Conference. Funds are applied toward round-trip travel, lodging, and conference registration for one student.

Winds of Change Magazine Advertising

Gemstone Sponsors can benefit from advertising discounts in the Winds of Change Magazine that guarantees print and digital visibility to all AISES members and supporters. In addition to the premier national magazine, Winds of Change publishes a twice-monthly Paths to Opportunities digital newsletter and three websites. Learn more about Winds of Change Advertising.

FOR WINDS OF CHANGE ADVERTISING OPPORTUNITIES CONTACT:

Candace McDonough
Senior Development Officer
cmcdonough@aises.org
617.969.2137