Educational Programming & Academic Competitions
AISES provides a diverse assortment of educational workshops, trainings, and sessions to its attendees 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 pre-college students submit written abstracts and present their research using a poster or oral competition format. Submissions are evaluated by a committee of STEM professionals.
Graduate Student Research Oral and Poster Competitions ($10,000 investment or 2 co-sponsors at $5,000)
Sponsors will receive acknowledgement in the conference program, research abstract booklet, at the onsite competition location, and during the Student Awards Luncheon.
Undergraduate Student Research Oral and Poster Competitions ($10,000 investment or 2 co-sponsors at $5,000)
Sponsors will receive acknowledgement in the conference program, research abstract booklet, at the onsite competition location, and during the Student Awards Luncheon.
Pre-College Poster Competition ($5,000 investment)
Sponsors will receive acknowledgement in the conference program, research abstract booklet, at the onsite presentation location, and during the Student Awards Luncheon.
Student Research Abstract Booklet ($2,500 investment)
The digital student research abstract booklet contains the abstracts of all student research 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 national conference program.
EDUCATIONAL SESSIONS AND WORKSHOPS
Student Orientation ($5,000 investment)
Provide welcoming remarks (five minutes) at the mandatory orientation for all the pre-college and college student conference attendees.
Session Tracks ($5,000 investment)
Opportunity to disseminate materials (requires pre-approval). One session slot is included/reserved for the session track sponsor. Sponsors may select from the following:
- Art, Architecture, and Design
- Biological Sciences
College and Career Readiness- Communications and Marketing
- Community Building
- Computer and Information Science Engineering
- Education and Student Success
- Engineering
- Environmental Science and Sustainability
Health and Medical Sciences- Indigenous Knowledge
- Mathematical and Physical Sciences
- Professional & Workforce Development
- Social & Behavioral Sciences
- STEM & Business
- STEM Education
STEM Activities Day ($15,000 investment)
This is a pre-conference event targeting pre-college students (middle and high school) with hands on programming and interactive sessions. A portion of the sponsorship will be utilized for give-away items for students in attendance.
EVENT SPONSORSHIP OPPORTUNITIES
Resume Room ($10,000 investment or 2 co-sponsors at $5,000)
The Resume Room is available to students on Thursday and Friday during the conference. The room 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 for distribution at the College and Career Fair.
Plenary Luncheon ($30,000 investment)
Host a plenary session for 250 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 ($30,000 investment or 2 co-sponsors at $15,000)
The Student Awards Luncheon (for up to 500 students) pays tribute to the conference research presentation winners and AISES scholarship recipients. Sponsor(s) will be acknowledged in the conference program and will have the opportunity to give a brief (5-minute) address during the luncheon.
Closing Banquet ($40,000 investment or 2 co-sponsors at $20,000)
The Closing Banquet celebrates the students, professionals, and partners who are a part of the AISES journey. The event also pays tribute to the 2024 Professional of the Year winners. Sponsor(s) will be acknowledged in all conference materials and throughout the Closing Banquet. Sponsors can distribute materials such as swag on each seat. Three-minute video to share at the closing banquet. Expected attendance: 2,000 people.
Keynote Breakfast ($30,000 investment)
Host a keynote breakfast session for up to 250 conference attendees (can be offered to a targeted audience), which features a speaker selected in partnership with AISES. Sponsors will receive a table for 10 and a sponsor representative will open the session with a brief introduction.
College and Career Fair Lunch ($25,000 investment or 2 co-sponsors at $12,500)
Sponsors of the College & Career Fair lunch will be recognized during the event, in the conference program and in 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 ($15,000 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 ($20,000 investment)
Help AISES kick-off the 2024 National Conference by sponsoring an ice-cream social and open mic night. This event will be held on Wednesday evening before the conference begins.
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 during the conference. Sponsor(s) will receive prominent visibility throughout the evening and may distribute a giveaway item.
Graduate Student Mixer ($10,000 investment or 2 co-sponsors at $5,000)
AISES Graduate Student Mixer brings together students pursing an advanced degree for meaningful networking event. Sponsor(s) will have an opportunity to address the participants and have visibility throughout the evening and in the conference materials.
Professional Networking Reception $15,000 investment or 2 co-sponsors at $7,500)
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 Social Powwow ($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. Sponsors have the opportunity to make remarks to attendees at the powwow.
Networking Suites ($7,500 investment)
This open house style networking event held on Thursday evening 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. All the following suites are 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 (Contact us to discuss other possible suites, including a corporate/agency hosted suite.)
Sponsors will be acknowledged in the conference program and in signage at each suite location/entrance.
Wellness Activity ($5,000 investment, 2 available)
Interested in offering morning yoga or group exercise, i.e. morning walk, gym session, run? Participants engage in wellness activities on Friday and Saturday mornings during the conference. Sponsors are acknowledged in the 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 Sponsorship ($40,000 investment or 2 co-sponsors at $20,000)
Help connect conference participants as the event WiFi sponsor. The sponsor(s) will receive acknowledgement in a splash page when participants connect to the internet and to the AISES Conference App. Sponsor will also be acknowledged in the conference program and in signage throughout the convention center.
Mobile App Sponsorship ($15,000 investment)
Invest in the mobile app that is used by conference attendees throughout the event. The mobile app details the agenda, exhibitors, speaker bios, and offers a newsfeed! Sponsor logo will be displayed as attendees access the app as well as in the conference program.
Hackathon ($15,000 investment or 2 co-sponsors at $7,500)
Sponsors of this social coding event spark creativity and ingenuity among Native students and brings together computer programmers and others in a fun and competitive environment. Hackathons fuel innovation, showcase technology, and offer hands on learning and support.
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, the AISES Council of Elders and local elder’s welcome students and professionals to join them for coffee and conversation in a set location.
Student 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 conference and receive prominent signage, acknowledgement in the conference program and access to students and professionals during the break.
Coffee Break ($7,500 investment/multiple available)
Host a coffee break at the conference and receive prominent signage, acknowledgement in the conference program and access to students and professionals during the break.
Charging Stations ($5,000 investment/multiple available)
Have your sponsor logo on a charging station in the Convention Center, providing a vital service to all attendees. Sponsors will also receive recognition in the conference program.
Water Bottles ($15,000 investment)
Keep conference participants hydrated throughout the duration of the conference by sponsoring the official water bottle with your company logo. Water bottles will be distributed at the registration desk at the conference.
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.
Footprints ($5,000 investment)
Sponsor logos will be placed on footprints throughout the convention center to guide conference participants to sessions and other events.
Student Travel Scholarship ($2,000 investment)
Underwrite an AISES student’s attendance at the 2024 AISES National Conference. Funds are applied toward round-trip travel, lodging, and conference registration for one student.
Sequoyah Fellowship ($1,000 investment)
Become a special member of AISES by joining the Sequoyah Fellowship. Sequoyah Fellows are our most treasured family members.
AISES Fellows receive an engraved medallion, a lifetime AISES membership and subscription to AISES Winds of Change magazine, and have an opportunity to serve AISES as a leader, mentor, and role-model. The annual National Conference Sequoyah Breakfast recognizes AISES Sequoyah Fellows and welcomes new Fellows. The Ceremony is not to be missed!
The Sequoyah Fellowship is named in memory of the Cherokee citizen who perfected the Cherokee alphabet and syllabary. Becoming a Fellow is both an honor to receive and bestow.
Consider honoring individuals in your organization or sponsor student scholars by pledging a Sequoyah Fellowship.