Sponsorship Opportunities
Presenting Sponsors
Companies will take a lead role in producing the Grand Challenges Chicago Summit and will be associated with all aspects of the event
(sold)
Panel & Keynote Sponsors
Companies will be associated with one of the following five topics, including the keynote and panel presentations for that topic (one topic per sponsor): clean water; carbon, energy and climate; urban sustainability; global health and the end-of-event review/legacy session
(sold)
Dinner Sponsor
Company will host the dinner for all event attendees
Business Sponsor
Company will host a business kiosk that includes phone charging stations, computers, printers, etc.
(sold)
Technology Sponsor
Company will be associated with technology logistics for the event, including video production
Cocktail Reception Sponsor
Company will host the reception for all event attendees
Welcome Bag Sponsor
Company will be included on materials such as canvas totes, pens and paper distributed to all event attendees
Social Media Sponsor (podcast/blog/Twitter)
Company will be associated with all social media activities
(sold)
Student Panel Sponsor
Company will host the panel for 100+ high school and college student attendees
(sold)
Registration Sponsors
Companies will host registration activities and be identified on registration materials, including lanyards or name badges
(1 sold/1 available)
Breakfast Sponsors
Companies will host the breakfast for all event attendees
(1 sold/1 available)
Friend of the Conference Sponsors
Names will appear in the event program
(2 sold/8 available)
Sponsor a Table
A table at the event to display the collateral materials of your company, organization or institution
(6 available)
Sponsor a Student
Underwrite the costs for a high school college student to attend the Summit
Transportation Sponsor
Underwrite the costs for transportation of Summit speakers, moderators and panelists to and from the Summit
For more information about Chicago Summit sponsorship opportunities, email grandchallenges@iit.edu or call Jeanne Arens at 312.567.5046.