GT APEX Training Expo 2026

This sponsorship opportunity allows your organization to be featured during breakfast, providing maximum exposure while supporting a key element of the event where attendees gather to connect and engage over meals.

Sponsor Benefits:

• Logo on general event and meals signage
• Half-page (8.5″ x 5.5″; subject to slight change for margins) advertisement in the program book
• Elevator pitch opportunity during the opening ceremony (2 minutes)
• One promotional insert or item per attendee bag (if provided by sponsor)
• One dedicated social media post
• Verbal recognition during breakfast
• Exhibit table

This sponsorship package provides prominent visibility and valuable networking opportunities, making it ideal for organizations looking to strengthen relationships and increase brand awareness among industry professionals, government representatives, and attendees.

Sponsorship application deadline: Monday, Aug. 31, 2026

This sponsorship opportunity allows your organization to be featured during lunch, providing maximum exposure while supporting a key element of the event where attendees gather to connect and engage over meals.

Sponsor Benefits:

• Large logo on general event and meals signage
• Dedicated promotional banner placement at the registration desk (banner/graphic to be provided by sponsor)
• Full-page (8.5″ x 11″; subject to slight change for margins) advertisement in the program book
• Speaking opportunity during the opening ceremony (5 minutes)
• Exclusive 15-minute facilitated meet-and-greet during lunch with targeted attendees and agency representatives aligned with the sponsor’s business interests
• One promotional insert or item per attendee bag (if provided by sponsor)
• One dedicated social media post
• Verbal recognition during lunch
• Preferred exhibit table location (based on order of application submission)

As our highest sponsorship level, this package provides premium brand visibility, strategic networking opportunities, and direct engagement with key attendees and stakeholders.

Sponsorship application deadline: Monday, Aug. 31, 2026

This sponsorship opportunity supports the conference matchmaking sessions, helping facilitate connections between small businesses, government agencies, and prime contractors.

Sponsor Benefits:

• Recognition as a featured matchmaking sponsor “Matchmaking Sessions powered by [Sponsor]”
• Half-page (8.5″ x 5.5″; subject to slight change for margins) advertisement in the program book
• One promotional insert or item per attendee bag (if provided by sponsor)
• Optional short 30–60 second pre-event sponsor video on GT APEX
• Accelerator’s social media
• Featured recognition in a post-event social media recap highlighting matchmaking engagement
• Verbal recognition at the start of matchmaking sessions
• Priority placement and visibility within matchmaking rooms or schedule
• Exhibit table

This sponsorship package is ideal for companies looking to strengthen industry relationships, support meaningful business connections, and enhance their visibility among attendees participating in matchmaking activities.

Sponsorship application deadline: Monday, Aug. 31, 2026

This sponsorship opportunity supports the networking that helps deliver a professional and engaging conference experience.

Sponsor Benefits:

• Logo on general event signage
• A quarter-page (4.25″ x 5.5″; subject to slight change for margins) advertisement in the program book
• Verbal recognition during break announcement
• Group exhibitor social media post
• Exhibit table

This sponsorship package is ideal for companies seeking consistent visibility throughout conference sessions, increased exhibitor spotlight opportunities, and greater brand exposure among attendees throughout the event.

Sponsorship application deadline: Monday, Aug. 31, 2026

This sponsorship opportunity supports the audiovisual technology and presentation systems that help deliver a professional and engaging conference experience.

Sponsor Benefits:

• Logo on event signage
• Logo displayed on presentation screens between conference sessions
• Exhibit table

This sponsorship package is ideal for companies looking to maximize brand exposure at the point of entry while supporting essential event operations and enhancing the attendee experience.

Sponsorship application deadline: Monday, Aug. 31, 2026

Step 1: Select Your Sponsorship Tier and Submit Your Information

Review the sponsorship opportunities and choose the sponsorship tier that best fits your organization.

To express your interest, email Mijeong Chang at mijeong.chang@innovate.gatech.edu and include the following information:

• Sponsorship Tier
• Contact Person
• Title
• Company Name
• Address
• Phone Number
• Email Address

Step 2: Review and Sign the Agreement

A sponsorship agreement will be prepared and sent to you for review and signature. Both parties must sign the agreement.

Step 3: Invoice and Payment

Once the agreement has been fully executed, an invoice will be generated and sent to you for payment.

Step 4: Sponsorship Confirmation

Your sponsorship will be confirmed upon receipt of the signed agreement and payment according to the sponsorship terms.

Sponsorship application deadline: Monday, Aug 31, 2026