Empower. Invest. Uplift.
About the A.G. Gaston Conference
The A.G. Gaston Conference is dedicated to empowering and uplifting African American entrepreneurs and business owners. By fostering growth and providing critical support, we help create pathways for success in spaces where representation has long been limited.
Your engagement and investment fuel this mission—strengthening businesses, expanding opportunities, and building a more inclusive economy.
Why Sponsor?
For more than 20 years, sponsors and partners have made the A.G. Gaston Conference possible. By sponsoring, your organization joins a legacy of leadership and has the unique opportunity to:
- Build meaningful relationships with influential business and community leaders.
- Showcase your brand to a diverse audience of hundreds of attendees.
- Align your organization with the values of legacy, leverage, and liberation.
Together, we can continue to create lasting change and open doors for the next generation of business leaders.
Sponsorship Levels & Benefits
The Gaston – $30,000
The Gaston
$30,000
- Premier recognition on all conference marketing materials and signage
- Recognition as a top sponsor from the main stage
- One full-page digital ad in the program book
- Two-minute onstage address during the conference
- One custom-branded item distributed to attendees
- Inclusion in press release and social media promotions
- Logo and link featured on the conference website
- 10x10 activation space at the event
- Company items in the swag bag
- 20 conference credentials and reserved lunch seating
Game Changer – $20,000
Game Changer
$20,000
- Prominent logo placement on all marketing materials
- Recognition from the stage
- One full-page ad in the digital program
- Inclusion in press release and social media
- Logo and link on the conference website
- Company items in the swag bag
- 16 conference credentials and reserved lunch seating
Innovator – $15,000
Innovator
$15,000
- Logo display on all marketing materials
- Recognition from the stage
- One half-page ad in the digital program
- Inclusion in press release and social media
- Logo and link on the conference website
- Company items in the swag bag
- 12 conference credentials and reserved lunch seating
Entrepreneur – $10,000
Entrepreneur
$10,000
- Logo display on all marketing materials
- Recognition from the stage
- Inclusion in social media promotion
- Logo and link on the conference website
- 8 conference credentials and reserved lunch seating
Patron – $5,000
Patron
$5,000
- Logo display on all marketing materials
- Recognition from the stage
- Inclusion in social media promotion
- Logo and link on the conference website
- 4 conference credentials and reserved lunch seating
The Gaston – $30,000
The Gaston
$30,000
- Premier recognition on all conference marketing materials and signage
- Recognition as a top sponsor from the main stage
- One full-page digital ad in the program book
- Two-minute onstage address during the conference
- One custom-branded item distributed to attendees
- Inclusion in press release and social media promotions
- Logo and link featured on the conference website
- 10x10 activation space at the event
- Company items in the swag bag
- 20 conference credentials and reserved lunch seating
Game Changer – $20,000
Game Changer
$20,000
- Prominent logo placement on all marketing materials
- Recognition from the stage
- One full-page ad in the digital program
- Inclusion in press release and social media
- Logo and link on the conference website
- Company items in the swag bag
- 16 conference credentials and reserved lunch seating
Innovator – $15,000
Innovator
$15,000
- Logo display on all marketing materials
- Recognition from the stage
- One half-page ad in the digital program
- Inclusion in press release and social media
- Logo and link on the conference website
- Company items in the swag bag
- 12 conference credentials and reserved lunch seating
Entrepreneur – $10,000
Entrepreneur
$10,000
- Logo display on all marketing materials
- Recognition from the stage
- Inclusion in social media promotion
- Logo and link on the conference website
- 8 conference credentials and reserved lunch seating
Patron – $5,000
Patron
$5,000
- Logo display on all marketing materials
- Recognition from the stage
- Inclusion in social media promotion
- Logo and link on the conference website
- 4 conference credentials and reserved lunch seating
Sponsor Toolkit
What We’ll Need from You
To make sure your brand shines during the conference, please provide:
- Company Logo: Full-color, high-resolution PNG, SVG, or JPEG (minimum 300 ppi)
- Company Description: A short statement that appears when visitors hover over your logo on our website
- Program Participants: Names, titles, and company names of those attending from your organization
- Headshots: Digital, high-resolution (minimum 300 ppi)
- Digital Ads:
• Full-page: 8.5″ x 11″
• Half-page: 5.5″ x 8.5″
Ready to Become a Sponsor? contact us
Join us in advancing the legacy of A.G. Gaston by investing in the future of African American entrepreneurship.
