The Urban Affairs Association (UAA) welcomes interested organizations and institutions to explore the variety of conference sponsorship options available. Sponsors receive a wide array of special recognition and benefits, which are outlined below. The conference attracts about 1000 attendees each year from organizations and academic institutions throughout the U.S., Canada, Latin America, Europe and Asia.
| DIAMOND | EMERALD | PLATINUM | GOLD | SILVER | BRONZE | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| $22,000 – $30,000 | $10,000 – $20,000 | $8,000 | $6,000 | $4,000 | $2,000 | |
| Registration Waiver(s) Valued at an average of $300 per waiver |
22-30 waivers | 10-20 waivers | 8 waivers | 6 waivers | 4 waivers | 2 waivers |
| Sponsored Conference Activity Maximum value equal to sponsorship amount |
See options below |
See options below |
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| Logo in conference communications & marketing Valued at approximately $1,000 |
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| Acknowledgement in printed program Valued at approximately $500 |
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| Logo on conference signage Valued at approximately $500 |
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| One-page advertisement in printed program Valued at $1200 |
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| Sponsorship thank you plaque |
SEE ALSO: Advertising Options (including one-page program ad, rotating banner ad, etc.)
Registration waivers include access to: Wednesday opening plenary, Thursday concurrent sessions, Thursday morning & afternoon coffee breaks, Friday concurrent sessions, Friday morning & afternoon coffee breaks, printed program & conference app, wifi access in the conference area, LCD/laptop access in session rooms, access to exhibits. Tickets for breakfast meals and networking receptions are not included in the registration waiver and can be purchased by individuals during the registration process.
Under the U.S. tax policies for charitable giving, UAA is a tax-exempt organization that can accept donations and grants that can provide tax-deductibility at the 50% level. Please see the IRS formal guidelines for details.
If you have any questions or would like to discuss potential conference initiatives, please contact UAA Communications Director, Sue Peacock at sponsors@uaamail.org.