Sponsorship
Showcase your brand to industry leaders, innovators, and decision-makers by sponsoring NextTech Kern.
In 2026, your organization can choose from a range of sponsorship benefits designed to maximize visibility and impact at NextTech Kern.
Sponsorship benefits include:
- Recognition during event opening and closing remarks
- Logo featured on event materials, website, signage, and select digital/printed media
- Prominent booth placement in the Tech Expo (priority by tier)
- Opportunity to host, moderate, or introduce a breakout session or panel
- Recognition in the digital event program (full, half, or quarter page based on tier)
- Social media spotlight before and after the event
- Year-long company logo placement on the NextTech Kern site
The deadline to submit sponsorships for inclusion in printed marketing materials is Friday, October 9, 2026.
Sponsorship Benefits
| Benefit Category |
Presenting $25,000 Sold Out |
Platinum $15,000 One More Available |
Gold $10,000 Unlimited |
Silver $5,000 Unlimited |
Community $2,500 Unlimited |
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| Program Rights | |||||
| Naming Rights | Exclusive presenting sponsor | − | − | − | − |
| Opening Remarks | ✔ | − | − | − | − |
| Marquee Thought Leadership Role | Featured panel moderation | Professional or student session segment sponsorship | Panel participation | − | − |
| VIP Leadership Mixer Co-host | Exclusive sponsor | − | − | − | − |
| Website Recognition | |||||
| Website Advertisement | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ |
| Social Media Recognition | |||||
| Social Media Ad Before | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ |
| Social Media Ad After | ✔ | ✔ | − | − | − |
| Social Media Segment Before and After | ✔ | ✔ | − | − | − |
| Digital and Program Recognition | |||||
| Logo Visibility + Selection Priority | Top placement on all channels | Main stage brand presence | Prominent placement | Website listing + signage | Website listing |
| Printed Material Logo Ad | Full Page | Full Page | Half Page | Quarter Page | Quarter Page |
| Digital and Program Advertisement | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ |
| Advertisement Logo | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ |
| Non-Presentation Logo | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ |
| VIP Benefits | |||||
| VIP Mixer / Registration Registration pricing deducted from sponsorship total |
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| VIP Event Logo Ad | ✔ | − | − | − | − |
| Exhibit Options | |||||
| Exhibit Presence | Largest footprint | Premium booth | Standard booth - priority | Standard booth | Standard booth |
| Philanthropy | |||||
| Student Seats Underwritten | 50 | 30 | 20 | 10 | 5 |
| Lunch Meet and Greet Student with Vendor | 50 | 30 | − | − | − |
| Reserved Lunch Seats | ✔ | ✔ | − | − | − |
| Attendee List | |||||
| Registrant Contact Access Opt-in list provided |
✔ | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ |
| Sponsor Impact Report | Comprehensive report | Recognition included | Included | − | − |
| Add-ons | |||||
| Lunch Sponsorship | $15,000 | $15,000 | $15,000 | $15,000 | $15,000 |
| Networking Mixer Co-Sponsor | $7,500 | $7,500 | $7,500 | $7,500 | $7,500 |
| Student Innovation Showcase Sponsor | $7,500 | $7,500 | $7,500 | $7,500 | $7,500 |
| Breakfast Sponsor | $7,500 | $7,500 | $7,500 | $7,500 | $7,500 |
| Wi-Fi Sponsorship | $5,000 | $5,000 | $5,000 | $5,000 | $5,000 |
Sponsors giving less than $2,500 will be designated as Patron Sponsors with their logo linked on the NextTech Kern website.
Get involved
Join us on Wednesday, October 28, 2026 for NextTech Kern: a conference about emerging technology!
Want to participate in NextTech Kern? Fill out our interest form to become a speaker or sponsor. Be more than an attendee — be the reason it happens.
The conference is from 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
Take advantage of our early bird pricing — register by September 28 and pay just $75!
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