The AED 2022 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 equipment distribution association in North America and connect with the next generation of dealership executives.
Event dates: Monday, August 15th to Wednesday, August 17th, 2022
Event location: Halcyon Hotel, 245 Columbine St., Denver, CO, 80206
The 2021 distributor attendees for this event were from companies that represented:
- Over $2.5bil in annual sales revenue
- Over 4800 employees
- Over 225 locations
NOTE: All sponsors will be provided with an electronic version of the registered attendees before and after the conference. Sponsors can submit company literature to be included for download on their conference app profile page.
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Platinum Sponsor – Featured Presentation: $5,000 (exclusive) SOLD
The Featured Presentation Sponsor will be offered the opportunity to introduce the featured speaker for the event on August 16, 2022. 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 $2,050 value).
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Gold Sponsor – Conference Luncheon: $3,500 (exclusive)
On Tuesday, August 16, the sponsor will be recognized with signage provided at lunch. The sponsor will also be introduced by AED staff and will be able to address the attendees with a brief 3 to 5 minute overview of their company (without slides) at the start of the general session following lunch. Sponsorship includes one complimentary registration for the conference (a $1,025 value).
Gold Sponsor – Welcome Reception: $3,500 (SOLD)
On Monday, August 15, the sponsor for this event will be introduced by AED staff at the reception and mentioned in the opening remarks on Tuesday. Signage will be provided at the reception recognizing the sponsor. The sponsor can provide branded napkins for use during the reception. Sponsorship includes one complimentary registration for the conference (a $1,025 value).
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Gold Sponsor – Emerging Leaders Council Event: $3,500 SOLD
The sponsor for this invitation-only event will join the AED Emerging Leaders 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.
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Silver Sponsor – Conference App: $2,500 (exclusive) SOLD
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 listing in-app and a custom 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 – Conference Breakfast: $2,500
The sponsor for this event on Tuesday August 16 or Wednesday, August 17 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 – Evening Reception: $1,500 (exclusive)
The sponsor for this event on Tuesday, August 16 will have signage provided at the reception. The sponsor company will be recognized in the opening remarks by AED staff at the start of the general session the next morning.
Bronze Sponsor – Refreshment Station: $1,500
The sponsor will have signage provided at the refreshment break area. 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 company will also be recognized in the opening remarks by AED staff at the start of the general session.
Bronze Sponsor – Conference Lanyards: $1,500 (exclusive) SOLD
The sponsor for the conference lanyards will have their logo displayed on the lanyards provided to each attendee, along with the sponsorship of the conference pocket guide. 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: $1,500 (exclusive) SOLD
Your company name/logo will be printed on notepads for distribution during the conference. These are top-rated items that attendees take back with them to use at the office. AED provides the notepads. The sponsor can provide branded 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.
NOTE: All Sponsors will be provided the opportunity to provide company literature to be displayed on the sponsor table outside the general session room.