Sponsorship Opportunities

11–13 November 2026 • The Broadmoor • Colorado Springs, Co., USA

Wednesday, 11 November–Friday, 13 November 2026

Premier Sponsor - SOLD OUT

Premier sponsor will receive the following inclusion and company logo featured on:

  • Leadership Conference promotional emails
  • Leadership Conference webpage
  • On-site event signage
  • Attendee conference badges
  • On-site AIST PowerPoint presentations
  • Leadership Conference attendee resource webpage
  • Post-conference write-up in Iron & Steel Technology (I&ST)

Premier sponsor will also receive:

  • Two event invitations
  • One invitation to the Executive Committee Dinner and Reception
  • Acknowledgment during the opening and closing statements by Executive Director 
  • One two-page 4-color ad in I&ST magazine
  • Banner ad and hyperlink in the post-conference email sent to all conference attendees

Event Sponsor - US$9,000 (4 1 available)

Event sponsors will receive the following inclusion and company logo featured on:

  • Leadership Conference promotional emails
  • Leadership Conference webpage
  • On-site event signage
  • Attendee conference badges
  • On-site AIST PowerPoint presentations
  • Leadership Conference attendee resource webpage
  • Post-conference write-up in Iron & Steel Technology

Event sponsors will also receive:

  • Two event invitations
  • One invitation to the Executive Committee Dinner and Reception
  • Acknowledgment during the opening and closing statements by Executive Director 
  • One full-page 4-color ad in I&ST magazine

Lanyard Sponsor - US$3,000 (1 available)

Company to provided 100 branded lanyards for event. Lanyards should have a double clip and need to be approved by AIST.

Recognition as an event contributor with company logo included on:

  • Leadership Conference promotional emails
  • Leadership Conference webpage
  • On-site AIST PowerPoint presentations
  • Leadership Conference attendee resource webpage
  • Post-conference write-up in Iron & Steel Technology

Wednesday, 11 November 2026

Recreational Activity Sponsor - US$4,000 (3 1 available)

Recognition as sponsor of recreational activities, which include Falconry, Wild West Experience, E-Bike Tour and Zipline. Company logo included on:

  • Pre-event activity emails
  • Premium signage at activity check-in and on activity transportation
  • Activity recap video slide show
  • Leadership Conference promotional emails
  • Leadership Conference webpage
  • On-site AIST PowerPoint presentations
  • Leadership Conference attendee resource webpage
  • Post-conference write-up in Iron & Steel Technology

 Activity sponsors will also receive:

  • One event invitation
  • Option to provide branded welcome gift for each participant

Welcome Reception Activity Sponsor - SOLD OUT

Recognition as sponsor of entertainment or feature to enhance and add ambiance to the opening reception as a welcome to attendees. Recent activities have included musical performances, caricature artist, cigar rolling, palm reader and bourbon tasting. Sponsor may have the option to propose activity selection if no prior contract is secured. Company logo included on:

  • Premium signage during welcome reception
  • Leadership Conference promotional emails
  • Leadership Conference webpage
  • On-site AIST PowerPoint presentations
  • Leadership Conference attendee resource webpage
  • Post-conference write-up in Iron & Steel Technology

Welcome Reception activity sponsor will also receive:

  • One event invitation

Welcome Reception Sponsor - US$5,000 (3 2 available)

Recognition as an event contributor with company logo included on:

  • Premium signage during welcome reception
  • Leadership Conference promotional emails
  • Leadership Conference webpage
  • On-site AIST PowerPoint presentations
  • Leadership Conference attendee resource webpage
  • Post-conference write-up in Iron & Steel Technology

Welcome Reception sponsors will also receive:

  • One event invitation

Thursday, 12 November–Friday, 13 November 2026

2-Day Breakfast Sponsor - US$4,000 (2 1 available)

Recognition as an event contributor with company logo included on: 

  • Premium signage during Thursday and Friday breakfasts and on all tables throughout the breakfast area
  • Leadership Conference promotional emails
  • Leadership Conference webpage
  • On-site AIST PowerPoint presentations
  • Leadership Conference attendee resource webpage
  • Post-conference write-up in Iron & Steel Technology

 Breakfast sponsors will also receive:

  • One event invitation

2-Day Morning and Afternoon Break Sponsor - US$3,000 (6 5 available)

Recognition for all Thursday and Friday breaks as an event contributor with company logo included on: 

  • Premium signage during all breaks
  • Leadership Conference promotional emails
  • Leadership Conference webpage
  • On-site AIST PowerPoint presentations
  • Leadership Conference attendee resource webpage
  • Post-conference write-up in Iron & Steel Technology

2-Day Lunch Sponsor - US$4,500 (2 1 available)

Recognition as an event contributor with company logo included on:

  • Premium signage during Thursday and Friday lunches and on all tables throughout the luncheon area
  • Leadership Conference promotional emails
  • Leadership Conference webpage
  • On-site AIST PowerPoint presentations
  • Leadership Conference attendee resource webpage
  • Post-conference write-up in Iron & Steel Technology

Lunch sponsors will also receive:

  • One event invitation

Thursday, 12 November 2026

Reception Sponsor - US$4,000 (2 available)

Recognition as an event contributor with company logo included on:

  • Premium signage during reception
  • Leadership Conference promotional emails
  • Leadership Conference webpage
  • On-site AIST PowerPoint presentations
  • Leadership Conference attendee resource webpage
  • Post-conference write-up in Iron & Steel Technology

Reception sponsors will also receive:

  • One event invitation