Southern Spark Conference Sponsorship Opportunities

Thank you for considering this exciting opportunity to support innovation and community development in Mississippi. The Southern Spark Conference is Mississippi’s premier AI-focused event, bringing together educators, business leaders, technologists, and community partners working to expand responsible AI access and adoption statewide.

Through thoughtfully curated keynotes, panels, and workshops, Southern Spark aims to:

  • Equip businesses with actionable insights into using AI

  • Empower educators to integrate AI into classrooms

  • Unite communities by addressing accessibility and digital divides through AI-driven solutions

By sponsoring Southern Spark, you are investing in Mississippi’s future.

Sponsorships

Sponsorships

Innovator Sponsor — $500

  • Logo featured in pre- and post-conference email communications

  • App branding: banner ad + one targeted push notification

  • Listed in general session slides

  • Acknowledged in one email blast to all attendees

  • Includes two complimentary registrations

Leader Sponsor — $1,500

Includes all Innovator benefits, plus:

  • Logo featured on the conference sponsor page

  • Two total push notifications during the summit

  • Logo displayed in high-traffic venue areas

  • Option to include promotional materials in attendee tote bags

  • Includes four complimentary registrations

Visionary Sponsor — $5,000

Includes all Leader benefits, plus:

  • Year-round logo placement on the conference website homepage

  • Special acknowledgment in the “Know Before You Go” email

  • Recognized as sponsor of a workshop or session

  • Includes 15 drink tickets for the reception

  • Includes six complimentary registrations

Champion Sponsor — $10,000+

Includes all Visionary benefits, plus:

  • Exclusive branding as sponsor of the Mississippi AI Educator Accelerator Fellows Program

  • Recognition during all keynote sessions

  • Exclusive logo placement on venue-wide signage

  • Includes 20 drink tickets for the reception

  • Includes eight complimentary registrations

Interested in a custom Champion sponsorship above $10,000?
Contact connect@mississippiai.org.

Reception Sponsor — $5,000

  • Logo displayed prominently on reception signage

  • Souvenir color-changing cups distributed at the bar

  • Business name acknowledged as a reception sponsor in summit materials

  • Includes 10 reception tickets

  • Includes 15 drink tickets

Tote Bag and Lanyard Sponsor - $4500

  • Logo displayed on tote bags distributed to all attendees

  • Logo featured on every attendee lanyard

  • Distributed at registration for all-day visibility

  • Logo featured on banner ad on website