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ASCEND, 16-18 NOVEMBER 2020, ONLINE

2020 Sponsorship & Exhibitor Opportunities

Sponsorship Details

Sponsorship Offerings

  • Pre-Event
  • Event
  • Post-Event

Pre-Event

The ASCENDxSeries kicked off in May 2020 and is comprised of three webinars, two interactive solution-oriented Co-lab Sesssions and three Summits for aerospace professionals who are looking to make meaningful connections that advance space commerce, exploration and discovery.

Summit Underwriter

This powerful Underwriter sponsorship features all the benefits of the Keynote Sponsorship and all Track Sponsorships combined into one.

  • “First Word” from the Underwriter during introduction of keynote speaker
  • Underwriter acknowledgements by emcee throughout the program
  • Logo on promotional outbound marketing as ASCENDxSummit Underwriter
  • Logo on ASCENDxSummit registration website
  • Logo on background of opening and closing remarks
  • Sponsor acknowledgment by emcee or speaker at the beginning of each session
  • Logo on promotional marketing as ASCENDxSummit Track sponsor
  • Logo on sessions on ASCENDxSummit registration website
  • $10,000 discount provided with ASCEND Premiere and Strategic partnerships
  • Summits:
    1. 19 August: Space Science and Technology
    2. 17 September: National Security Space
    3. 19 October: Space Policy & Education

$25,000

Summit Keynote

  • “First Word” from the Sponsor during introduction of keynote speaker
  • Acknowledgement of sponsor by emcee during the keynote session
  • Logo on promotional outbound marketing as Keynote sponsor
  • Logo on ASCENDxSummit registration website
  • Logo on background of opening and closing remarks
  • $5,000 discount provided with ASCEND Premiere and Strategic partnerships

$10,000

Summit Session

  • 1 Sponsor acknowledgement by speaker during session.
  • Logo on promotional marketing as ASCENDxSummit Session sponsor
  • Logo on ASCENDxSummit registration website
  • Logo on background on track sessions
  • $1,000 discount provided with ASCEND Premiere and Strategic partnerships

$2,500

Summit Track

  • Sponsor acknowledgment by emcee or speaker during each session in track
  • Logo on promotional marketing as ASCENDxSummit Track sponsor
  • Logo on all track sessions on ASCENDxSummit registration website
  • $2,500 discount provided with ASCEND Premiere and Strategic partnerships

$5,000

Summit Executive Summary

Align with meaningful content by sponsoring a 500 word digital report summary of an ASCENDxSummit. The report includes company logo, colored ad and hyperlink.

  • Expertly written Executive Summary
  • Sponsor full-page ad in report

$2,000

Co-Lab

Interactive learning opportunities for virtual attendees to engage with one another to answer questions and solve global challenges.

$3,500

ASCEND 16-18 Nov.

A custom sponsorship at ASCEND is a one-of-a-kind opportunity created specifically to make your brand and message to the Space community standout. Here are some options to consider to create a truly off the shelf idea. Contact us for more details.

ASCEND Virtuoso Underwriters

Non-promotional commercial support that funds highly valuable content in exchange for the positive halo that comes from aligning with AIAA and ASCEND. Underwriters receive multiple mentions and logo placements.

$35,000

ASCEND VIP Sessions

Host a session of top tier individuals, like a CEO Roundtable, to share valuable perspective and information with attendees.

$17,500

ASCEND Moments

Lead an intimate conversation/interview with a well-respected company executive.

$10,000

ASCEND Level Playing Field

Diversity and Inclusion: Support students, early-career professionals and other attendees that may be unable to afford attendance at the event.

Inquire

Kick Off Daily Welcome

Prerecord a message to all virtual attendees to welcome them to a fun and meaningful day of education and networking. The Monday, 16 November Welcome Message has been sold. 

$3,000

Closing Daily Message

Prerecord a message to all virtual attendees to recap a fun and meaningful day. Highlight outcomes and pose questions for attendees to contemplate as they reflect on the day.

$3,000

Daily Commercial Breaks

Commercials will be displayed during the course of the event. Sponsor will receive one commercial, to be aired at agreed upon time. Space is limited.

$1,500

Networking Break

Daily, 30 minute virtual coffee break visibility. E-giftcard giveaways.

$3,000

Live Q&A Sponsorship

Sponsored question and answer sessions with thought-leaders.

SOLD

Branded Backdrop

Logo on backdrop of virtual event interface.

SOLD

ASCEND Angels

Leverage the sponsorship of a Charity Partner. Inquire about customizing a package.

Inquire

Virtual Giveaways

Attendees who participate in session surveys and polls will receive a chance to win a swag bag.

Inquire

Custom Sponsorship

Your ideas wanted to create a truly off the shelf idea.

Inquire

Post-Event 

On-Demand Recordings

Provide access to select sessions from ASCEND. Logo included in email and on the on-demand media library website.

$2,000

Post-Event Attendee Feedback Survey

Sponsored post-event email “Gives us your Thoughts” survey

$2,000

Leadership Thank You

Logo in sponsored thank you email from the ASCEND leadership to attendees.

$2,000

Recap Report

Align with meaningful content by sponsoring a digital report summary of an ASCENDxSummit. The report includes company logo, colored ad, and hyperlink.

$2,000

Become a Sponsor

Sponsorship Benefits

FEATURES

Premier Partner Sponsor
$40,000

Strategic Partner Sponsor
$25,000

Sponsor partner led session, prerecorded or live

(1) 45 minute

(1) 15 minute

Sponsored content commercial break, provided by sponsor – topic to be approved by ASCEND content team. Sponsor may prerecord or go live.

(2) 1 minute commercials

(1) 1 minute commercial

Enhanced branding package

Pre-event and post-event list of attendees
Shared email blast with corporate logo and message included
Dedicated social media amplifications to ASCEND followers

2

1

Recognition in ASCEND preview story in Aerospace America
Dedicated project manager
Renewal discount for 2021 ASCEND

10%

5%

Exhibitor booth inclusions

Silver Virtual Package

Bronze Virtual Package

Freemium event access

Unlimited

Unlimited

Complimentary full registration

10

5

Additional registrations at $99
10
3
Full event recap report

• One customized complimentary copy
• Logo included in Recap Report
• Logo on Thank you tribute video, post-event

FEATURED SPONSORSHIP

ASCENDxSummit: Space Policy and Education

On 21 October, ASCEND will host the Space Policy and Education Summit, designed to facilitate community engagement and problem-solving. Sponsor a session or track, or underwrite the entire Summit for maximum visibility.

ASCEND

Exhibitor Details

Exhibitor Benefits

Exhibiting is an ideal opportunity to meet buyers, investors, and partners, and position your brand at the cutting edge of the international space community’s next giant leap.

FEATURES AND BENEFITS VIRTUAL BOOTH PACKAGE

Gold
$8,500

Silver
$5,000

Bronze
$3,000

Virtual Exhibit Hall Lobby Screen Sponsor

Enhanced branding package

Access name and contact information of visitors to your booth that opt-in to sharing

Designated exhibit hours are built into the schedule in addition to attendees access 100% of time

Customize color scheme and background images in virtual booth

Dedicated content center for files/resources for attendees to download from their virtual booth

Unlimited

Unlimited

Unlimited

Enhanced engagement with attendees
• Chat function in real time and post-event to connect with leads after the event
• Host private chats, join in on booth visitor chats, chat with prospects in other booths

Renewal discount for 2021 ASCEND

5%

Company name, description, link to sales contact, and a number of product/service categories

100 word description. Six categories.

75 word description. Six categories.

50 word description. Four categories.

Link externally to your company website, surveys, webinars, or another URL of your choice

Virtual booth reps with Freemium event access

Unlimited

Unlimited

Unlimited

Complimentary full registration

5

3

2

Additional registrations at $99

3

2

1

Full event recap report

Become an Exhibitor

Ready to partner with ASCEND?

Are you launching a new product, seeking brand awareness, or working to build your network within the space ecosystem? If so, you’re in good hands. We have a variety of offerings and packages designed for you.

CONTACT SALES TEAM
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