Inquire about additional sponsorship benefits for each level.
Additional customized sponsorships available.
SPONSORSHIP PACKAGES
Exclusive Platinum Sponsorship: $75,000
- Keynote Speaking Opportunity
- One (1) moderator or panelist role during the conference
- Platinum Level branding on digital media (including event website, registration page and marketing emails) and venue banners
- Branded signage in designated areas
- Platinum Sponsor logo highlighted during opening keynote session
- One (1) pre-event webinar panel position or executive interview during event run-up
- Two (2) senior executive invitations to private Executive Dinner
- Ability to distribute research and/or company content to registrants’ pre-event, as approved by Auto Innovators
- Prominent logo positioned on main stage backdrop
- Branded coffee mugs or water bottles to be used by all speakers
- Ten (10) complementary registrations with premium program seating
- Distribution of giveaway item at registration area
- Tabletop display at breakfast and lunch breakout area
Gold Sponsorship: $50,000
- One (1) moderator or Panelist role during the conference
- One (1) session Introduction during the conference
- Gold Level branding on digital media (including event website, registration page and marketing emails) and venue banners
- Branded signage in designated areas
- Logo displayed on main stage backdrop
- One (1) senior executive invitation to private Board Dinner
- Seven (7) complementary registrations with premium program seating
- Distribution of giveaway item at registration area
- Tabletop display at breakfast and lunch breakout area
Silver Sponsorship: $25,000
- Moderator or Panelist role during the conference
- Silver Level branding on digital media (including event website, registration page and marketing emails) and venue banners
- Branded signage in designated areas
- Five (5) complementary registrations with premium program seating
- Distribution of giveaway item at registration area
- Tabletop display at breakfast and lunch breakout area
Bronze Sponsorship: $10,000
- Bronze Level branding on digital media (including event website, registration page and marketing emails) and venue banners
- Branded signage in designated areas
- Three (3) complementary registrations with premium program seating
- Distribution of giveaway item at registration area
- Tabletop display at breakfast and lunch breakout area
Reception Sponsorship: $30,000
- Opportunity to close out stage program and welcome guests to reception
- Silver Level branding on digital media (including event website, registration page and marketing emails) and venue banners
- Branded signage in designated areas
- Exclusive networking reception sponsor
- Six (6) complementary registrations with premium program seating
- Distribution of giveaway item at registration area
- Tabletop display at breakfast and lunch breakout area
Lunch Sponsorship: $20,000
- Silver Level branding on digital media (including event website, registration page and marketing emails) and venue banners
- Branded signage in designated areas
- Exclusive lunch sponsor with additional signage in lunch area
- Four (4) complementary registrations with premium program seating
- Distribution of giveaway item at registration area
- Tabletop display at breakfast and lunch breakout area
Breakfast Sponsorship: $15,000
- Silver Level branding on digital media (including event website, registration page and marketing emails) and venue banners
- Branded signage in designated areas
- Exclusive breakfast sponsor with additional signage in breakfast area
- Three (3) complementary registrations with premium program seating
- Distribution of giveaway item at registration area
- Tabletop display at breakfast and lunch breakout area
Registration Sponsor $10,000
- Branded lanyard (need different color for BOD dinner participants)
- Distribution of giveaway item at registration area
- Logo to be featured in registration area
- Two (2) complementary registrations
Executive Roundtable Discussion (hosted at The Merge): $25,000
Host an exclusive roundtable discussion with leading executives from across the auto industry — designed to reflect the diverse audience of The Merge, bringing together voices from industry, policy practitioners, and finance
As a sponsor, you’ll have the unique opportunity to shape the conversation — selecting a theme that aligns with your priorities — and collaborate closely with the Alliance for Automotive Innovation to curate, guide, and deliver a dynamic and impactful discussion.
Roundtable sponsorship will include:
- Executive Host position/title
- 3 seats at the Roundtable (for your organization)
- Opportunity to assist/provide feedback with invite list (process & selection)
- Opportunity to choose the theme of the discussion
- Partake in the preparation process with Auto Innovators to curate questions and conversation prompts
- VIP lunch experience
Benefits of Sponsoring the Roundtable:
Thought Leadership & Brand Visibility
- Position your company as a leader on critical industry issues.
- Shape the narrative around emerging trends, technology, or policy challenges.
- Align your brand with innovation, collaboration, and industry progress.
Facilitated Conversations with Influential Voices
- Engage in meaningful dialogue with top executives from automakers, suppliers, policy practitioners, and financial leaders.
- Build relationships with key stakeholders in a focused, private setting.
- Influence perspectives in a trusted, peer-to-peer environment.
Curated Content & Customization
- Choose a topic aligned with your business priorities — electrification, sustainability, AV policy, supply chain innovation, etc.
- Frame the discussion to spotlight your expertise and drive a conversation that matters to your customers and partners.
Additional Information:
- Roundtable will be moderated by Steve Clemson, Editor at Large, The National Interest, and attended by John Bozzella, President & CEO of Alliance for Automotive Innovation
- Attendance will be 20-25 people