Founderology Growth Summit

Aug. 2-4, 2027, Chicago

Place your leadership team alongside the entrepreneurs shaping the future of the industry. Sponsoring the Founderology Growth Summit delivers unmatched brand authority, targeted networking and direct access to c-level founders who have the budget, drive and vision to adopt long-term enterprise solutions.

• PLATINUM - FOUNDERS AWARDS
  • Sponsor will co-host Founders Awards presentation on Day 1 of Summit.
  • Sponsor will moderate Day 2 session: “Behind the Success: Award-Winners’ Lessons Learned.”
  • Sponsor logo on all pre-event promotional emails and on the cover of the event program.
  • 3 sponsor passes (includes full access to sessions, meals, breaks, welcome reception)
  • 4’x4’ exhibit space (includes Wi-Fi, standard electric, table, 2 chairs)
• PLATINUM - FOUNDERS UNITE
  • Sponsor to facilitate the “Founders Unite” meet-and-greet session at the start of the Summit.
  • Sponsor logo on all pre-event promotional emails and on the cover of the event program
  • 3 sponsor passes (includes full access to sessions, meals, breaks, welcome reception)
  • 4’x4’ exhibit space (includes Wi-Fi, standard electric, table, 2 chairs)
• PLATINUM - OPENING RECEPTION
  • Sponsor to give a short welcome at the start of the “Founders After Hours” reception at the end of Day 1 of the Summit.
  • Sponsor logo will be featured on signage and napkins at the reception.
  • Sponsor has option to name a signature cocktail to be served during the reception.
  • Sponsor logo on all pre-event promotional emails and on the cover of the event program
  • 3 sponsor passes (includes full access to sessions, meals, breaks, welcome reception)
  • 4’x4’ exhibit space (includes Wi-Fi, standard electric, table, 2 chairs)
• PLATINUM - DINNER PARTY
  • Sponsor to give a short welcome at the start of the “A Toast to Founders Celebration” dinner party at the end of Day 2 of the Summitt.
  • Sponsor logo will be featured on signage and napkins at the dinner party.
  • Sponsor has the option to name a signature cocktail to be served during the party.
  • Sponsor logo on all pre-event promotional emails and on the cover of the event program
  • 3 sponsor passes (includes full access to sessions, meals, breaks, welcome reception)
  • 4’x4’ exhibit space (includes Wi-Fi, standard electric, table, 2 chairs)
• PLATINUM - FOUNDERS INSIDE TRACK
  • Sponsor to moderate the 90-minute “Founders Inside Track” session.
  • Sponsor logo on all pre-event promotional emails and on the cover of the event program
  • 3 sponsor passes (includes full access to sessions, meals, breaks, welcome reception)
  • 4’x4’ exhibit space (includes Wi-Fi, standard electric, table, 2 chairs)
• GOLD - SESSION MODERATOR - CO-HOST
  • Sponsor to moderate a panel discussion or co-host a founder interview.
  • 2 sponsor passes (includes full access to sessions, meals, breaks, welcome reception)
  • 4’x4’ exhibit space (includes Wi-Fi, standard electric, table, 2 chairs)
• GOLD - REGISTRATION SPONSOR
  • Sponsor may assign one person from their organization to work with the Connect Media team at the registration desk. They will help attendees check in and introduce themselves as a sponsor of the event.
  • Sponsor logo to be displayed at the event registration desk.
  • 2 sponsor passes (includes full access to sessions, meals, breaks, welcome reception)
  • 4’x4’ exhibit space (includes Wi-Fi, standard electric, table, 2 chairs)
• SILVER - NETWORKING BREAKFAST OR LUNCH
  • Sponsor to give a 15-minute non-promotional presentation during one breakfast or lunch networking session.
  • 1 sponsor pass (includes full access to sessions, meals, breaks, welcome reception)
  • 4’x4’ exhibit space (includes Wi-Fi, standard electric, table, 2 chairs)
• SILVER - FROM PLAT TO PROFIT
  • Sponsor will get 15 minutes during the “Frome Plate to Profit” session to present a case study along with one of their restaurant founder clients.
  • Sponsor must have a restaurant founder as a co-presenter. The founder will receive a complimentary full-conference pass that will not count against sponsor’s allotment.
  • Sponsor may provide a hardcopy case study to be distributed during the session.
  • 1 sponsor pass (includes full access to sessions, meals, breaks, welcome reception)
  • 4’x4’ exhibit space (includes Wi-Fi, standard electric, table, 2 chairs)
• BRONZE - SPEAKER INTRO
  • Sponsor will have 5 minutes at the start of a session to introduce themselves, their company and the speaker(s) for the session.
  • 1 sponsor pass (includes full access to sessions, meals, breaks, welcome reception)
  • 4’x4’ exhibit space (includes Wi-Fi, standard electric, table, 2 chairs)
• ASSOCIATE
  • 1 sponsor pass (includes full access to sessions, meals, breaks, welcome reception)
• NETWORKING SPONSOR
  • 1 sponsor pass (includes full access to sessions, meals, breaks, welcome reception)
  • Does not include attendee contact list, exhibit space, or logo/description on event website, program, emails, signage, etc.