The AED 2023 Leadership Conference is expected to gather nearly 75 of the emerging leaders from our dealer members to discuss the latest challenges and solutions to leadership issues that directly impact equipment distribution.
This event represents an excellent opportunity for you to promote your company and show your support for the leading association in North America for the equipment distribution industry and connect with the next generation of dealership executives.
The 2022 distributor attendees were from companies that represented:
- Over $2.5bil in annual sales revenue
- Over 4,800 employees
- Over 225 locations
NOTE: All Sponsors will be provided an electronic version of the registered attendees before and after the conference. Sponsors can give company literature to be included for download on their conference app profile page.
Platinum Featured Presentation Sponsor
The Featured Presentation Sponsor will be offered the opportunity to introduce the featured speaker for the event on Wednesday, August 9th. 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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Gold Sponsor Conference Luncheon
On Wednesday, August 9th, the sponsor for this event will have signage provided at lunch recognizing the sponsor. The sponsor will be introduced by AED Staff and will be able to address the attendees by giving a brief 3 a to 5-minute overview of their company (without slides) at the start of the general session following lunch. Sponsorship includes two complimentary registration for the conference (a $2,250 value).
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Gold Sponsor Evening Reception
The sponsor for this event on Wednesday, August 9th will have signage at this event which will include cocktails and heavy hors d'oeuvres. Sponsor can provide napkins with the company logo to be used at the event. 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 sponsor will also be provided with two complimentary registrations as part of this sponsorship (a $2,250 value).
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Gold Sponsor Emerging Leaders Council Event
The sponsor for this invitation-only event will join the AED Emerging Council members at a special off-site event. Sponsor attendees will be introduced during the event by AED staff. This event provides unique exclusive access to the next generation of dealership leaders. This sponsor will also be provided with two complimentary registrations as part of this sponsorship (a $2,250 value).
Silver Sponsor Conference App
The sponsor for the Conference App will have their logo displayed in the conference app on the splash page and lower banner throughout the conference. The sponsor will also have a featured sponsor listing in-app and a custom sponsor logo module linking to the sponsor's website. Sponsor attendees will be introduced in the opening remarks by AED staff at the start of the general session.
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Silver Sponsor Opening Breakfast - $2,500
The sponsor for this event on Wednesday, August 9th will have signage at the breakfast buffet station along with signage at each of the breakfast tables. Sponsor attendees will be introduced in the opening remarks by AED staff at the start of the general session.
Bronze Sponsor Refreshment Station
Spaced at convenient times during the conference, these breaks are a good opportunity for attendees to learn about the sponsor's service or product. The sponsor will have signage provided at the refreshment break area. The sponsor company will be recognized in the opening remarks by AED staff at the start of the general session.
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Bronze Sponsor Conference Notepads
Brand your company name/logo on notebooks for distribution during the conference. These are top-rated items that attendees take back to use at the office. AED provides notepads. The sponsor can give logo pens as well, in addition to the notepads, if desired (not included). The sponsor company will be recognized in the opening remarks by AED staff at the start of the general session.
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NOTE: All Sponsors will be provided the opportunity to provide company literature to be displayed on the sponsor table outside the general session room