Why Support C-E-O? 

Own the pitch competition experience. Access top founders, judge the competition and put your brand at the center of CEO's flagship startup event.

• Naming rights to Pitch Competition Practice Lounge
• Video ad + 5-minute main stage air-time
• Access to Top 100 founders applicant data
• Co-branded award checks
• 2 judging appointments at all stages of the competition
• One direct email to competition applicants and Top 100 founders
• Permission to offer a platform or service exclusive to Top 100 founders
• Special mention in press releases and media coverage

Become Pitch Competition Underwriter

Set the tone for the conference. Brand the opening night, deliver the Welcome address and create an immersive reception experience.

• Exclusive branding as Welcome Reception Host
• Opportunity to deliver the Welcome address
• Theming rights for Welcome Reception (coordinated with CEO Events Team)
• Branded welcome bags, cocktail napkins and takeaways
• Opportunity to include materials in registration packets
• Facilitated networking integration among attendees and sponsors
• One direct email to conference attendees, two direct emails to entire CEO mailing list

Become Welcome Reception Sponsor

Make a lasting impression on 65 conference speakers and 25 judges with custom-branded gifts and personalized follow-up.

• Custom branded gifts for all speakers and judges
• Custom branded appreciation note mailed post-event
• Direct email to speakers and judges post-event
• Option to provide a customized welcome gift at hotel check-in

Become Speaker Gifts Sponsor

Put your name on the opportunity. Fund a named scholarship for up to 35 student attendees and connect directly with the recipients at the conference.

• Naming rights to a scholarship category of your choice (examples: Black, Indigenous and People of Color; Hispanic founders; LGBTQ+ community; women founders; learning or mobility differences; or a custom category)
• Application data for your sponsored recipients
• One-on-one interaction with scholarship recipients at the event

Fund a Scholarship

Be the first thing every attendee sees. Your logo goes on lanyards, name badges and welcome materials from check-in through the final session.

• Branding on lanyards and conference name badges
• Branding on welcome letter at hotel check-in
• Branding on "Things to Do" materials in guest rooms

Become Registration Sponsor

Get inside the pitch competition with branding, a judging seat and direct access to top student founders.

• Branding in Pitch Competition Practice Lounge
• Branding on pitch competition site and application
• One judging seat at in-person semi-finals and virtual evaluation rounds
• Opportunity to host a round-table discussion with Top 100 founders

Become a Pitch Funder

Feed the crowd and own the downtime. Choose your catering, pick your location and brand the break experience.

• Choice of catering items and break location
• Logo and company name on signage surrounding the break area
• Verbal acknowledgment by event emcee prior to break

Become a Break Sponsor

Showcase your products or services directly to students and faculty. Generate leads and build brand awareness on the exhibit floor.

• Designated exhibit space for duration of event
• Logo and company name in exhibitor directory and floor plan
• Interaction and lead generation with students and faculty
• Branding on booth signage and promotional materials
• Featured in post-event email with customized message

Become an Exhibitor

Keep attendees hydrated with your brand front and center all day long.

• Choice of hydration station location
• Custom branding cling on station (offered at cost)
• Custom branded water cups with company logo (offered at cost)
• Logo and company name on surrounding signage

Note: Exhibit table not included with this package.

Become a Hydration Sponsor