S P O N S O R EMBODY PROGRESS CONFERENCE
WHEN
August 24 - 27 , 2017 Racial Justice Institute August 24
WHERE The Sheraton Birmingham 2101 Richard Arrington Jr . Boulevard North Birmingham , AL 35203
PURPOSE Gather LGBTQ people , organizers , educators , and health administrators nationwide to Reclaim Southern spaces in the name of raising Our voices , our bodies , and our strengths as We seek to further our knowledge , resources , and networks To bring back into our local spaces and champion the Heritage of the shoulders we stand on . WWW.CONF.EMBODYPROGRESS.ORG
EMBODY PROGRESS CONFERENCE The Embody Progress Conference is an annual conference that is held in an area of the country that is traditionally under resourced with regard to LGBTQ issues , providing access for all individuals regardless of barriers , presenting up - to - date resources and information , relevant in trends and topics , and providing space for all voices to be uplifted in unison . The Embody Progress Conference will act as a catalyst for unifying organizers , funders , and thought leaders on a national scale with grassroots community organizers , educators , health administrators , and everyday people in hopes to educate and mobilize around issues facing LGBTQ people on local , regional , and national levels . The Embody Progress Conference is progressive in values , ideals , and diversity . The conference acknowledges the power of sharing individual narratives and will always allow any individual to submit a proposal , lead workshops , institutes , keynotes , or any other form of facilitated breakout , regardless of educational status , background , or identity .
THE CHANGE PROJECT The Embody Progress Conference is an annual conference that is held in an area of the country that is traditionally under resourced with regard to LGBTQ issues , providing access for all individuals regardless of barriers , presenting up - to - date resources and information , relevant in trends and topics , and providing space for all voices to be uplifted in unison . The Embody Progress Conference will act as a catalyst for unifying organizers , funders , and thought leaders on a national scale with grassroots community organizers , educators , health administrators , and everyday people in hopes to educate and mobilize around issues facing LGBTQ people on local , regional , and national levels . The Embody Progress Conference is progressive in values , ideals , and diversity . The conference acknowledges the power of sharing individual narratives and will always allow any individual to submit a proposal , lead workshops , institutes , keynotes , or any other form of facilitated breakout , regardless of educational status , background , or identity .
L E V E L S PRESENTING SPONSOR ($50,000) Presenting Sponsors alongside The Change Project ( 2 Available ) Listed as presenting sponsor on pre - event invitations and advertisements Full - page color recognition in program book Logo and company link on website Logo inclusion in sponsor recognition video shown at event Promotional insert in conference bag Logo on signage at event , including special top - tier sponsor recognition signs Free Exhibitor Space Ten Free Conference Registrations
PLATINUM SPONSOR ($30,000) Listing on pre - event invitations and advertisements Full - page color ad in program book Logo and company link on website Logo inclusion in sponsor recognition video shown at event Promotional insert in gift bag Logo on signage at event , including special top - tier sponsor recognition signs Free Exhibitor Space Five Free Conference Registrations
GOLD SPONSOR ($15,000) Listing on pre - event invitations and advertisements Half - page color ad in program book Logo and company link on website Logo inclusion in sponsor recognition video shown at event Promotional insert in gift bag Logo on signage at event , including special top - tier sponsor recognition signs Free Exhibitor Space Three Free Conference Registrations
SILVER SPONSOR ($7,000) Listing on pre - event invitations and advertisements Quarter - page color ad in program book Logo and company link on website Logo inclusion in sponsor recognition video shown at event Promotional insert in gift bag Logo on signage at event Free Exhibitor Space Two Free Conference Registrations
BRONZE SPONSOR ($3,000) Quarter - page black & white ad in program book Logo and company link on website Promotional insert in gift bag Logo on signage at event Free Exhibitor Space Two Free Conference Registrations
GENERAL SPONSOR ($1,000) Individual / Company name listed on website Promotional insert in gift bag Individual / Company name on signage at event 1 / 2 off cost of Exhibitor Space One Free Conference Registration
SPECIALTY SPONSOR (KEYNOTES, WORKSHOPS, ENTERTAINERS, HOSPITALITY) Full - page , or Half - page , color ad in program book ( dependent on the amount sponsored ) Logo and company link on website Logo inclusion in sponsor recognition video shown at event Promotional insert in gift bag Logo on signage at event , including special top - tier sponsor recognition signs Free Exhibitor Space Free Conference Registrations ( dependent on the amount sponsored ) Free Entertainment Tickets ( dependent on the amount sponsored ) Custom packages are available