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2024 Annual Outdoor Economy Conference Sponsorship Opportunities

The audience for the Outdoor Economy Conference represents every part of the outdoor economy and its value chain, with the event consistently selling out every year of in-person operations. The 2024 conference will convene this broad range of stakeholders, build shared understanding and analysis, and catalyze meaningful action to ensure a sustainable and vibrant future for the outdoor economy in Western North Carolina and across the country.

The 2023 conference drew over 650 attendees from across North Carolina, and across the nation (40 US states and territories.)

Attendees include leaders from:

  • Outdoor Industry Businesses
  • Non-Profits and User Groups
  • Supply Chain Businesses and Allied Industries
  • Professional Services
  • Local, State, and Federal Government
  • Economic Development and Tourism
  • Education + Workforce Development
  • Land Management and Conservation

presenting

$25,000
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Presenting Sponsor benefits

  • Title Sponsor of Conference, i.e. “2024 Annual Outdoor Economy Conference, Presented by [Your Company]”
  • Conference Kick-Off/Opening Reception Celebration Welcome
  • Full-Page Inside Cover Ad on Conference Program (Print & Digital)
  • Banner or signage on site in prominent location
  • “On stage” verbal recognition from MC during plenary sessions and in conference deck
  • Prime custom-size booth location facing main stage
  • 15 VIP Event Passes 
  • 15 Conference Passes (valued at $550/ea)
  • Social media recognition in standalone post recognizing partnership, as well as group posts
  • Presenting spot in Conference App Exhibitor Center
  • XXL Logo on website, in program sponsor page, and on collective sponsor banner at the Conference
  • Opportunity to boost visibility and impact with additional, sponsor-exclusive branding opportunities
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Platinum

$10,000

Benefits

  • Half-page Ad (Print & Virtual) - exclusive size to sponsor level
  • Your Choice of High Traffic 20'W x 8'D Corner Booths
  • 8 VIP Event Passes (Exclusive to Sponsors, Speakers, and Key VIPs)
  • 8 Conference Passes (Valued at $550/ea)
  • Title Sponsorship of Session Track, Including Banner on Track Breakout Stage
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  • XL Logo on website sponsor page & homepage, program sponsor page, and collective sponsor banner
  • Platinum placement in Conference App Exhibitor Center
  • “On stage” verbal recognition from MC & standalone slide on conference decks
  • Social media shout-out in standalone "Track Sponsor" post, plus group posts
  • Opportunity to boost visibility with additional sponsor-exclusive branding opportunities
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Gold

$5,000

Benefits

  • Quarter-page Ad (Print & Virtual) in Conference Program
  • Your Choice of High-Traffic 10'W x 8'D Booth Locations
  • 5 VIP Event Passes (Exclusive to Sponsors, Speakers, and Key VIPs)
  • 5 Conference Passes (Valued at $550/ea)
  • Opportunities for Workshop and Shoulder Session Title Sponsorships
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  • Large Logo on website sponsor page & homepage, program sponsor page, and collective sponsor banner
  • Gold placement in Conference App's Exhibitor Center
  • “On stage” verbal recognition from MC and standalone slide in conference decks
  • Social media recognition in group posts
  • Opportunity to boost visibility with additional sponsor-exclusive branding opportunities
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Silver

$3,500

Benefits

  • 1/8-page Ad (Print & Virtual)
  • 10'W x 8'D Booth (As Assigned)
  • 3 VIP Event Passes (Exclusive to Sponsors, Speakers, and Key VIPs)
  • 3 Conference Passes (valued at $550/ea)
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  • Medium Logo on website sponsor page, program sponsor page, and collective sponsor banner
  • Silver placement in Conference App's Exhibitor Center
  • “On stage” collective recognition from MC and shared slide in conference deck
  • Social media recognition in group posts
  • Discounted Upgrades for Ads & Booth Selection
  • Opportunity to boost visibility with additional sponsor-exclusive branding opportunities
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Want to get creative?

A-La-Carte Opportunities and Custom Sponsorships Are Available.

If you have any questions, want to talk about custom sponsorships or the a-la-carte opportunities linked above, or run into any issues with submitting your sponsorship information via the “Purchase Here” buttons on this page, please contact
Noah Wilson, Conference Co-Director, at [email protected] or 828-214-7818

Thank you, and we look forward to working with you, and seeing you in October!