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Sponsorship Packages
Put your brand in front of the industry’s rising leaders before, during, and after the Summit. Packages that include registrations come with a promo code to use at checkout.
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Sponsorship levels
Compare the tiers
Every level includes recognition before, during, and after the event.
| Benefits | Diamond$10,500 | Platinum$8,000 | Gold$5,250 | Silver$2,600 | Bronze$1,500 | Partner$1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Event registrations included | 5 registrations | 4 registrations | 3 registrations | 2 registrations | – | – |
| Pre-event recognition | ||||||
| Logo placement on the esca.org homepage | ✓ | – | ||||
| 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 | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| Feature in post-event newsletter | ✓ | – | – | – | – | – |
| Quote on the sponsorship page | ✓ | – | – | – | – | – |
Diamond $10,500
Includes 5 registrations
Pre-event recognition
- Logo placement on the esca.org homepage
- 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
- Feature in post-event newsletter
- Quote on the sponsorship page
Platinum $8,000
Includes 4 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
Gold $5,250
Includes 3 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
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
Post-event recognition
- Logo in post-event recap emails
- Social media thank-you post
Silver $2,600
Includes 2 registrations
Pre-event recognition
- Logo placement in promotional emails
- Logo listing on event website
- Social media thank-you post
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
Post-event recognition
- Logo in post-event recap emails
- Social media thank-you post
Bronze $1,500
Pre-event recognition
- Logo placement in promotional emails
- Logo listing on event website
- Social media thank-you post
On-site recognition
- Logo placement on signage
- Logo in daily break slideshow deck
- Logo in daily event recap emails
Post-event recognition
- Logo in post-event recap emails
- Social media thank-you post
Partner $1,000
Pre-event recognition
- Logo placement in promotional emails
- Logo listing on event website
On-site recognition
- Logo placement on signage
- Logo in daily break slideshow deck
Post-event recognition
- Logo in post-event recap emails
- Social media thank-you post
À la carte
Premium opportunities
Own a moment at the Summit. Each opportunity places you in the sponsorship tier shown.
| Opportunity | Investment | Tier | Benefits |
|---|---|---|---|
| Education | |||
| Opening Keynote Speaker | $15,000 | Diamond | Introduce the opening keynote, plus a company promo video during the introduction. |
| General Session Speaker | $5,000 | Gold | Recognition by the emcee, with your logo on screen during the speaker introduction. |
| Activations | |||
| Title Event Sponsorship | Inquire | By investment | Opening reception or closing luncheon. |
| Food & beverage | |||
| Attendee Breakfasts | All $10,000 / Daily $5,000 | By investment | Full sponsorship takes priority. Single days are offered only if the full package is unsold. |
| Attendee Break | All $8,000 / Daily $4,000 | By investment | Full sponsorship takes priority. Single days are offered only if the full package is unsold. |
| Technology | |||
| Registration | $6,000 | Diamond | Hyperlinked logo in registration confirmations, logo on the registration site, a sign at the registration desk, and your logo on badges if confirmed by January 15. |
| Event App | $6,000 | Platinum | Logo on the app splash screen and at the top of the app navigation. |
| Event App Push Notification | $1,750 | – | One push notification to all app users. |
| Visibility | |||
| Welcome Bags | $5,000 | Gold | Your logo on attendee welcome bags, co-branded with ESCA. |
| Water Bottles | $5,000 | Bronze | – |
| Ad in Break Slideshow | $1,750 | – | A 16:9 ad slide shown at the event. |
| Pre-Event Sponsor Highlight Banner | $1,750 | – | Your banner in a dedicated section of an event marketing email. |
| Event production | |||
| Photography | Trade | Platinum | Official photography sponsor. Includes 2 registrations. |
| Stage Set | Trade | Diamond | Official stage set sponsor. Includes 4 registrations. |
| Furnishing | Trade | Diamond | Official furnishing sponsor. Includes 4 registrations. |
| General Contracting | Trade | Diamond | Official general contracting sponsor. Includes 4 registrations. |
Have an idea that isn’t listed? Email sponsor@esca.org and we’ll build a package around your goals.
Don’t take our word for it
Hear first-hand sponsor experiences
What our 2026 Diamond sponsors had to say.
“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.”
Class of 2027
Meet our sponsors
Thank you to the companies supporting the 2027 Rising Leaders Summit. Want your logo here? Packages are first come, first served.
The clubs that made it happen
Host CampusOrange County Convention Center
GC & Décor ClubShepard Exposition Services
AV ClubFreeman
Photo & Video ClubOscar & AssociatesA special thank-you to the Orange County Convention Center for welcoming the Rising Leaders Summit to campus, and to every club on this page for making the Summit possible.
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