The AED 2023 Women in Equipment Conference is expected to gather nearly 90 emerging leaders from our dealer members to discuss the latest challenges and solutions to Women in Equipment distribution.
To be successful, dealerships need to leverage the diversity of their workforce to improve the quality of decision making, fuel growth and inspire the next generation. This unique event brings together women professionals in the equipment industry to network and provide an opportunity to enhance them leadership skills and discuss the unique challenges they face.
The 2022 distributor attendees were from companies that represented:
- Over $10.9bil in annual sales revenue
- Over 21,500 employees
- Over 410 locations
Platinum Sponsor Keynote Presentation
The Featured Presentation Sponsor will be offered the opportunity to introduce the featured speaker for the event on Thursday, September 28. The sponsor for this event will be able to provide a brief overview of their company, including a slide presentation, before introducing the featured speaker. This sponsorship includes two complimentary registrations for the conference (a $2,250 value).
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Platinum Sponsor Conference Lanyards
Pocket lanyards for attendee name badges with company logo will be provided to all attendees at registration. Lanyards will be purchased by AED with proof approved by sponsor. Sponsor will be billed at cost for the lanyards in addition to the sponsorship. This sponsorship includes two complimentary registrations for the conference (a $2,250 value).
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Gold Event Sponsor – Networking Reception: $3,500
The sponsor for this event on September 28, will have signage, including cocktails and heavy hors d'oeuvres. Sponsors can provide napkins with the company logo to be used at the event. The sponsor will be allowed to host a door prize giveaway during the event (prize to be provided by sponsor). AED staff will introduce the sponsor at the reception, and the sponsor will be provided the opportunity to address the attendees with a brief (3 to 5-minute) welcome if desired. This sponsorship includes one complimentary registration for the conference ( a $ 1,125 value)
Gold Sponsor Opening Lunch - $3,500
On Thursday, September 28, the event sponsor will display their company logo at lunch. The sponsor for this event will be able to provide a brief overview of their company before the start of the general session for the day on Thursday. The sponsor will have signage at the buffet and on the tables. This sponsorship includes one complimentary registration for the conference (a $1,125 value).
Gold Sponsor Coffee & Refreshments - $2,500
Spaced at convenient times during the conference, these breaks are a good opportunity for attendees to learn about the sponsor’s service or product. Sponsors will be recognized by: Signage at the break, a general sponsor slide during the break, and verbal recognition at the general session. Sponsors will also have the option to provide a logo item (logo peanuts, snack mix, granola bars). In addition, this sponsorship includes one complimentary registration for the conference (a $1,125 value).
Silver Sponsor Conference App
Conference app sponsor will have the startup splash page customized with their company information, a true icon in the conference app for quick access to the sponsor’s profile page or website, and the company logo on the conference app download instructions.
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Silver Sponsor – Conference Notebooks and Pens – $1,800
Brand your company name/logo on notebooks for distribution during the conference. These are trendy items that attendees take back to use at the office. AED can provide notepads. Sponsors can also offer logo pens, in addition to the notepads, if desired (not included).
NOTE: All Sponsors will be provided the opportunity to provide company literature to be displayed on the sponsor table outside the general session room