SPONSORSHIP PACKAGES
If you are interested in becoming a sponsor, please contact us at sponsor@esca.org.
Sponsorship packages that include registrations will be issued a promo code to apply during registration checkout.
| Benefits | Diamond $10,000 | Platinum $7,500 | Gold $5,000 | Silver $2,500 | Bronze $1,500 | Partner $1,000 |
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| Event Registration Inclusions | 5 Registrations | 4 Registrations | 3 Registrations | 2 Registrations | ||
| Pre-Event Recognition | ||||||
| Logo placement in promotional emails | ||||||
| Logo listing on event website | ||||||
| Social media thank-you post | ||||||
| Dedicated company thank-you social post | ||||||
| Quote in pre-event newsletter | ||||||
| On-Site Recognition | ||||||
| Logo placement on signage | ||||||
| Logo in daily break slideshow deck | ||||||
| Logo in daily event recap emails | ||||||
| Add your swag to our welcome bags | ||||||
| Featured event app directory listing | ||||||
| App notification: sponsor mention | ||||||
| Post-event Recognition | ||||||
| Logo in post-event recap emails | ||||||
| Social media thank-you post | ||||||
| Dedicated company thank-you social post | ||||||
| Feature in post-event newsletter | ||||||
| INVESTMENT | SPONSORSHIP TIER | SPECIAL BENEFITS | |
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| EDUCATION | |||
| Opening Keynote Speaker | $15,000 | Diamond |
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| General Session Speaker | $5,000 | Gold | Recognition by the emcee, with logo shown on screen during speaker introduction |
| ACTIVATIONS (Opening and Closing Reception Luncheon) | |||
| Title Event Sponsorship | Inquire for Pricing | Tier determined by investment | |
| Food & Beverage (Full-item sponsorship takes priority; single-day options are only available if full package remains unsold) | |||
| Attendee Breakfasts | All $10,000 / Daily $5,000 | Tier determined by investment | |
| Attendee Break | All $8,000 / Daily $4,000 | Tier determined by investment | |
| TECHNOLOGY | |||
| Registration | $6,000 | Diamond |
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| Event App | $6,000 | Platinum |
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| Event App Push Notification | $1,750 | n/a | One push notification to all app users |
| VISIBILITY | |||
| Welcome Bags | $5,000 | Gold | Logo on attendee welcome bags (co-branded with ESCA) |
| Water Bottles | $5,000 | Bronze | |
| Ad Placement in Break Slideshow | $1,750 | n/a | Ad feature on 16:9 slide at the event |
| Pre-Event Sponsor Highlight Banner | $1,750 | n/a | Feature your brand in a dedicated section of an event marketing email, including your banner. |
| EVENT PRODUCTION | |||
| Photography | Trade | Platinum |
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| Stage Set | Trade | Diamond |
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| Furnishing | Trade | Diamond |
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| General Contracting | Trade | Diamond |
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If you are interested in becoming a sponsor, please contact us at sponsor@esca.org.
If you are interested in becoming a sponsor, please contact us at sponsor@esca.org.
Sponsorship packages that include registrations will be issued a promo code to apply during registration checkout.
If you are interested in becoming a sponsor, please contact us at sponsor@esca.org.
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Freeman is proud to support ESCA and the Rising Leaders Summit. Investing in emerging talent and strengthening collaboration across our industry helps ensure live experiences continue to grow, innovate, and create meaningful connections.
The George R. Brown Convention Center is honored to host the ESCA’s Rising Leaders Summit and recognizes the vital role its members play in powering the exhibitions and events industry. Your work drives connection, commerce, and creativity—and we’re glad to welcome you to our city.
We are proud to support the ESCA and the collaboration that strengthens our entire industry. ESCA’s Rising Leaders’ Summit is the premier education event dedicated specifically to developing the next generation of exhibition and events professionals. By investing in this program, we are helping build a strong leadership pipeline, foster cross-industry collaboration, and ensure the long-term vitality of live events.
As a longtime partner of ESCA, Shepard Exposition Services values the collaboration and shared mission between our organizations. Together, we shape industry standards, foster innovation, and support the continued growth and excellence of events and exhibitions nationwide.
Quest Events is proud to support ESCA and the Rising Leaders Summit as a Diamond Sponsor. We look forward to connecting with industry leaders, celebrating emerging talent, and helping drive the future of live events.
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