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SARASOTA DESIGN CONFERENCE 2026
SPONSORSHIP INFORMATION
November 13-14, 2026
Hosted and organized by the Florida Gulf Coast Chapter of the American Institute of Architects, the Sarasota Design Conference is a biennial event that draws architects and related professionals worldwide. Celebrating its 26th anniversary, the Conference has shone the spotlight on some of today’s cutting-edge architects both before and after they hit the limelight.
The Conference is advertised throughout the state of Florida and is extensively championed in the chapter’s eNewsletter, reaching over 1,250 local recipients every Wednesday. The Conference website credits the major sponsors providing six months of uninterrupted visibility. Advertisement within the conference is dependent upon the level of sponsorship.
The audience is mostly comprised of licensed architects and emerging professionals from firms of all sizes and markets. Many firms from the counties of the Florida Gulf Coast and Tampa Bay are represented with the conference proving a hit with firm principals and practice leaders. Most attendees attend the full two days of the conference.
SPONSORSHIP PACKAGES:
PLATINUM (1) $7,500.00 - SOLD!
- Five (5) minute presentation slot at Luncheon
- Product / Discipline representation exclusivity
- Two (2) tickets to Speaker Dinner on Thursday night
- Two (2) tickets to Sarasota Design Conference with reserved seating
- 6 ft Sponsorship table in the most prominent location
- for both Friday and Saturday
- Recognized each day of the conference, morning and afternoon
- Name listed in program, website and all
- conference email correspondence
- Recognition of company representatives
- Logo on attendee lanyard
GOLD (2) $5,000.00
- Two (2) tickets to Sarasota Design Conference
- One (1) ticket to Speakers Dinner on Thursday night
- 6 ft Sponsorship Table both Friday and Saturday
- Recognized each day of the conference, morning and afternoon
- Listing in Program and on the website
- Recognition of company representatives
SILVER (3) $4,000.00
- One (1) ticket to Sarasota Design Conference
- 6 ft Sponsorship Table both Friday and Saturday
- Recognized each day of the conference, morning and afternoon
- Listing in Program and on the website
- Recognition of company representatives
BRONZE $3,000.00
- Recognized each day of the conference, morning and afternoon
- Listing in Program and on the website
- Recognition of company representatives
10x10 $2,000.00
- Recognition prior to Speakers
- Logo at Commencement of Speaker Presentation
- Listing in Program and on the website
- Recognition of company representatives
PANEL $2,000.00
- Recognition prior to Speakers
- Logo at Commencement of Speaker Presentation
- Listing in Program and on the website
- Recognition of company representatives
SPEAKERS $2,000.00
- Recognition prior to Speakers
- Logo at Commencement of Speaker Presentation
- Listing in Program and on the website
- Recognition of company representatives
COFFEE BAR : $1,000.00
- Display of Company Logo and Information at Coffee Bar
- Listing in Program and on the website
- Recognition of company representatives
- Opportunity to Provide Branded Napkins during Conference
BREAKFAST : $1,000.00
- Display of Company Logo and Information at Breakfast
- Listing in Program and on the Website
- Recognition of company representatives
- Opportunity to Provide Branded Napkins during Breakfast
LUNCH : $1,000.00
- Display of Company Logo and Information at Lunch
- Listing in Program and on the Website
- Recognition of company representatives
- Opportunity to Provide Branded Napkins during Lunch
CONFERENCE SUPPORTER : $500.00
- Listing in Program and on the Website
