Sponsorship Opportunities
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. Student Poster and Oral Research Presentations and Competition Graduate, undergraduate and pre-college students submit informative abstracts of their research through student poster and oral research presentations and competitions. Submissions are evaluated by a committee of professionals who are interested and trained in STEM fields. $10,000 Graduate Poster and Oral Research Presentations and Competition (or 2 co-sponsors at $5,000) $5,000 Pre-College Poster Competition $2,500 Student Awards Booklet EDUCATIONAL SESSIONS AND WORKSHOPS $5,000 - Student Orientation Session Tracks: Includes recognition in conference program and a five-minute welcome from the sponsoring organization that precedes the first session of each track. There is opportunity to disseminate materials (requires pre-approval) at the first session of each track. $20,000 Resume Room (or 2 co-sponsors at $10,000) $20,000 Closing Banquet (or 2 co-sponsors at $10,000) $15,000 Keynote Breakfast $15,000 College & Career Fair Lunch (or 2 co-sponsors at $7,500) $10,000 Corporate Advisory Council and Tribal Nations Advisory Council Luncheon $10,000 Student Social (or 2 co-sponsors at $5,000) $10,000 Professional Members Mixer (2 co-sponsors at $5,000, 1 SOLD and 1 Available) $10,000 Traditional Native Powwow $5,000 Networking Suite $5,000 Wellness Activity $5,000 Industry Partner Tours Gemstone Sponsorship provides the broadest visibility to your organization, while also supporting AISES’ mission to convene its membership. The AISES National Conference is the largest gathering of Native STEM students and professionals and includes the largest career fair in Indian Country. PACKAGES: Kellie Jewett-Fernandez (Cheyenne River Lakota) AISES offers special sponsorship opportunity for Tribes, Native Businesses and Native Nonprofits. Learn More About Native Circle Sponsorships Shayna Gutierrez (Oglala Lakota) $10,000 WiFi and Mobile App Sponsorship $10,000 Conference Program Printing $10,000 Snack Break (Multiple Available) $5,000 Mini-Hackathon (High School Students Only) $5,000 Footprints $5,000 Elders’ Lounge $5,000 Coffee Break (Multiple Available) $2,500 Snapchat Filter (6 available) $1,500 Student Travel Scholarship AISES Career Hub Winds of Change Magazine Advertising Winds of Change is our premier national magazine that has been in circulation since the mid- 1980s and has a readership of over 6,500. Winds of Change consistently delivers content relevant to a diverse base of readers and contains articles and information that are both interesting and informative. From inspiring profiles to member news and feature articles, each issue is a reliable resource that is designed to increase awareness of the global trends and opportunities that are shaping STEM careers. Winds of Change is a valuable recruitment tool for associations, governments, corporations and college/university audiences in the U.S. and Canada. Utilizing a combination of print and digital publishing, Winds of Change delivers compelling content and promotion advertising that effectively targets specific demographics. Published five times annually (four print and one digital-only), all print issues are accompanied by digital online editions that are posted on the newly launched Winds of Change website with increasing web traffic. Our Paths to Opportunities digital newsletter is published twice per month, again, to more than 14,000 AISES members, subscribers, and partners. We can create a custom advertising plan to fit your budget for big impact. Learn More About Winds of Change Advertising Opportunities Candace McDonough
Educational Programming & Academic Competitions
Sponsor(s) will receive recognition in the conference program, in the research abstract booklet, at the onsite competition space, and during the Student Awards Luncheon.$10,000 Undergraduate Poster and Oral Research Presentations 
Sponsor(s) will receive recognition in the conference program, in the research abstract booklet, at the onsite competition space, and during the Student Awards Luncheon.
Sponsor(s) will receive recognition in the conference program, in the research abstract booklet, at the onsite competition space, and during the Student Awards Luncheon.$2,500 Student Research Abstract Booklet
The Student Research Abstract Booklet (hard copy and digital) contains the abstracts of all the student research presentations at the poster and oral competitions. The sponsor’s company logo will be featured prominently on the cover of the booklet including recognition in the conference program.
The Student Awards Booklet recognizes pre-college and college student award recipients. Winners of the academic competitions and academic scholarships are announced at the Student Awards Luncheon with 500 participants attending the luncheon. The sponsor will be recognized on the cover of the Student Awards Booklet.
Provide five-minute welcoming remarks at the mandatory orientation for all student conference attendees.
$5,000 Pre-College $5,000 Agricultural Sciences $10,000 - STEM Activity Day
A conference event targeting pre-college students with hands on programming and interactive sessions.Event Sponsorship Opportunities
The Resume Room is open for two days to students who use this opportunity to highlight their skills and key abilities to prospective employers in resume development. The room is equipped with computers, printers and is staffed by experts from sponsoring corporations/organizations. Here, participants learn to highlight their experience, skills and training that will best serve them in their overall professional aspirations. Once completed, resumes can be uploaded to the AISES Resume Database and are ready for distribution at the National Conference College and Career Fair.$20,000 Plenary Session
Host a plenary session featuring a presentation/discussion on a dynamic topic relevant to AISES members to a target audience of 500 conference attendees. Content must be developed in collaboration with AISES. Prominent name and logo placement on-stage and signage in recognition of this sponsorship is available and the unique ability to disseminate branded giveaway items.$10,000 Student Awards Luncheon (2 co-sponsors)
The Student Awards Luncheon pays tribute to the talented pre-college and college students who are the core of the AISES National Conference event. At the luncheon, all of the conference research presentation winners are announced and AISES scholarship recipients. Sponsor(s) will be acknowledged in the conference program and will have the chance to impart a brief (3-minute) address from the podium at the beginning of the luncheon.
The 2019 Closing Banquet celebrates the students, professionals, and partners who are an integral part of the AISES mission and journey. At the event, AISES recognizes the 2019 Professional of the Year awardees. Sponsor(s) will be acknowledged in all conference materials and throughout the banquet.
Host a keynote breakfast session for conference attendees that features an inspirational speaker (selected by AISES) and reaches a specific target audience. The sponsor will receive a table for 10 and a representative can make a brief introduction at the event.
The College and Career Fair is the top National Conference highlight that engages participants and partners in a robust day of face-to-face interaction and networking. Sponsor(s) of the College and Career Fair lunch will be recognized during the day-long event, in the conference program and on signage at the entrance to exhibit hall and lunch service area. Sponsors are welcome to give a brief (5-minute) address during the lunch hour.
This event brings together corporate and tribal leaders from across the U.S. and Canada to explore partnership opportunities, discuss AISES engagement, and more. The sponsor will be acknowledged in the conference program and will be invited to give welcome remarks at the luncheon.
The student social is one of several youth-centered events at the national conference. This fun-filled social event includes entertainment, dancing, and snacks. Sponsor(s) will receive prominent visibility throughout the evening.
The AISES professional members gathering brings together hundreds of individuals from various industry areas who are passionate about making AISES the best it can be. Sponsor(s) will have an opportunity to address participants, receive visibility throughout the evening and placement on all printed conference materials.
The powwow is the Saturday “grand finale” event for the conference that welcomes conference attendees, local community members, and leaders. It is a celebration of indigenous culture and consists of Native dances, songs, art and tradition.
This buffet style networking event offers a series of concurrent receptions for conference participants to mix and mingle with students, and to explore common interests and careers. They are casual networking opportunities to get a pulse on the diversity of talent, gain information, and to set up meetings and interviews ahead of the College and Career Fair. AISES offers the following suites for sponsorship: Academia/Research, Aerospace, Armed Forces/Intelligence, Energy, Natural Resources, Food and Agriculture, Health and Medical Science, Tech, Telecom and Casino Gaming, Manufacturing and Consumer Goods, Other (Call for other possible customized suites). Sponsors will be acknowledged in the conference program and on signage at each suite entrance.
Participants engage in two (2) morning wellness activities to jumpstart the day. The sponsor is recognized in the conference program and at each morning activity.
AISES coordinates various student and/or professional tours with industry partners specific to the national conference locale. Companies sponsoring tours will receive placement in conference materials including AISES website and social media.
AISES National Conference Sponsorship Packages
Learn More About Sponsorship PackagesFOR CORPORATE AND GOVERNMENT SPONSORSHIP OPPORTUNITIES CONTACT:
Director of Business and Program Development
720-552-6123 Ext. 105
Native Circle Sponsorships
FOR NATIVE CIRCLE AND NATIVE LINKS SPONSORSHIP OPPORTUNITIES CONTACT:
Tribal and Business Development Manager
720-552-6123 Ext. 106
Other Exciting Sponsorship Opportunities
$10,000 Hackathon (College Students Only)
hackAISES sparks the creativity and ingenuity within Native students and opens their minds to the world of technology and its possibilities. It fuels innovation and showcases how technology can be a powerful tool when used in Native communities. If you are searching for an alternative way to grow your business or promote a product – hackAISES might be the right venue to dive into playful, exploratory programming that reaches hundreds of students.$10,000 Social Media Booth
A social media booth positively influences the reach of sponsors at the AISES National Conference in addition to other benefits like booth signage and appearance in printed conference materials. Every aspect of your company can be customized to reflect your brand on photo strips and streaming social media.
Get connected with over 2,300 conference participants as the National Conference WiFi and Mobile App Sponsor. This opportunity provides wireless access in all meeting rooms and public areas. The mobile app is easy to set-up and contains important details like the agenda, exhibitors, speaker bios, newsfeed and more! The sponsor will receive a major source of traffic through a splash page that appears on phones, tablets, and laptops every time attendees connect to the internet and the mobile app.
Position your print ad for maximum exposure on the back cover of the National Conference Program. Exclusive full-color advertising opportunity is available to Medallion, Jade and Turquoise sponsors only.
Host a snack break at the National Conference and receive prominent signage at the snack station, name and logo in the conference program, and access to students and professionals during the break.
Using computer programming, this introductory hackathon brings high school students together in a collaborative environment to innovate, build, and unleash their creativity to tackle problems. Wildly popular, participants leave inspired, and have a ton of fun. Sponsors – it can be one of the best things you do in the next year!
Set your logo on footprints throughout the convention center to guide conference participants while gaining additional visual exposure.
Extend your reach by supporting intergenerational cultural and educational exchange by sponsoring the AISES Elders’ Lounge. Throughout the event AISES’ Council of Elders and local elders welcome students and professionals to join them for coffee and conversation.
Be among the first to welcome some 2,300 attendees to the conference as host of a coffee break. Sponsor(s) will receive signage recognition near the break station, recognition in the conference program, and valuable access to students and professionals during the break.$5,000 Water Bottles
Keep attendees hydrated in Milwaukee by sponsoring the official water bottle with your organization’s logo. All full conference attendees will receive a water bottle as they check-in at registration. You’re sending a sustainable message and joining a worldwide movement by sponsoring a reusable water bottle.
Build brand recognition with a Snapchat custom geofilter for conference attendees, especially young people, to use at the Milwaukee Center for up to 12 hours. Filters can incorporate your company logo, booth number, or other graphics.
Underwrite an AISES student’s attendance at the 2019 National Conference. Your $1,500 will be applied towards round-trip travel, lodging and conference registration for one deserving student.
Other Branding Opportunities with AISES
Posting jobs on the AISES Career Hub is an excellent resource for job seekers and prospective employers. AISES Career Hub allows employers who are looking for particular talent, access to resume information from a diverse pool of professionals, students, educators, and others in science, engineering and related technical fields. At over 4,600 active members, and many others that visit the AISES website, advertising jobs online is a great way to share career opportunities. In addition, jobs may be featured in our monthly newsletters that go out to more than 14,000 individuals. https://careers.aises.org
FOR WINDS OF CHANGE ADVERTISING OPPORTUNITIES CONTACT:
National Sales Director
720-552-6123 ext. 118
