Overall Event Sponsorships
Monday, 21 September–Wednesday, 23 September 2026
Premier Sponsor — (1 available)
Premier sponsor will receive the following inclusions:
- Recognition in Iron & Steel Technology
- Recognition in email marketing communications
- Recognition on event website
- Company logo on all event signage
- Company logo on event badges
- Tabletop exhibit
- 7 attendee passes
Premier sponsor will also receive:
- NEW: Onsite Digital Signage, message to be customized by sponsor
- Available Formats: .JPEG; .MP4 (no audio)
- NEW: Opportunity to address audience during the program opening (120 seconds)
- Verbal recognition and company logo slide during opening session
- Company logo on event PowerPoint template
- 60-second video prior to opening session
- Dedicated social media shout-out across event channels (LinkedIn, Twitter, etc.)
- Opportunity to provide a branded giveaway item for inclusion in the attendee bags (item must be distinct from sponsorship opportunities)
If you would like further information about the Premier sponsorship, please contact Nicole McBride, nmcbride@aist.org; +1.724.814.3013.
Event Sponsor — SOLD OUT
Event sponsor(s) will receive the following inclusions:
- Recognition in Iron & Steel Technology
- Recognition in email marketing communications
- Recognition on event website
- Company logo on all event signage
- Company logo on event badges
- Tabletop exhibit
- 5 attendee passes
Event sponsor(s) will also receive:
- Verbal recognition and company logo slide during opening session
- Company logo on event PowerPoint template
- Social media mentions across event channels in the lead-up to the event
- Opportunity to provide a branded giveaway item for inclusion in the attendee bags (item must be distinct from sponsorship opportunities)
Drinkware Sponsor — SOLD OUT
Event contributor will receive the following inclusions:
- Company logo on the 2026 WIS Conference branded drinkware for all attendees
- Recognition in Iron & Steel Technology
- Recognition in email marketing communications
- Recognition on event website
- 2 attendee passes
*AIST will purchase drinkware. Drinkware to include AIST WIS logo and sponsoring company logo.
Apparel Sponsor — SOLD OUT
Event contributor will receive the following inclusions:
- Company logo on the 2026 WIS Conference branded apparel for all attendees
- Recognition in Iron & Steel Technology
- Recognition in email marketing communications
- Recognition on event website
- 2 attendee passes
*AIST will purchase apparel. Apparel to include AIST WIS logo and sponsoring company logo.
Wi-Fi Sponsor — SOLD OUT
Event contributor will receive the following inclusions:
- Company logo on wi-fi landing page
- Company to provide meeting wi-fi code
- Company logo and wi-fi details on PPT during event
- Wi-fi information will be printed on the back of each attendee badge
- Recognition in Iron & Steel Technology
- Recognition in email marketing communications
- Recognition on event website
- 1 attendee pass
First Aid Kits Sponsor — US$8,500 (1 available)
Event contributor will receive the following inclusions:
- Company logo on kit packaging.
- Recognition in Iron & Steel Technology
- Recognition in email marketing communications
- Company logo on PPT during event
- Recognition on event website
- 1 attendee pass
*AIST will purchase kits.
Bag Sponsor — SOLD OUT
Event contributor will receive the following inclusions:
- Recognition in Iron & Steel Technology
- Recognition in email marketing communications
- Recognition on event website
- Company logo on PPT during event
- 1 attendee pass
*AIST will purchase bags. Bags to include AIST WIS logo and sponsoring company logo.
Notebook Sponsor — SOLD OUT
Event contributor will receive the following inclusions:
- Recognition in Iron & Steel Technology
- Recognition in email marketing communications
- Recognition on event website
- Company logo on PPT during event
- 1 attendee pass
*Company to supply.
Lanyard Sponsor — SOLD OUT
Event contributor will receive the following inclusions:
- Recognition in Iron & Steel Technology
- Recognition in email marketing communications
- Recognition on event website.
- Company logo on PPT during event
- 1 attendee pass
*Company to supply.
Pen Sponsor — US$4,500 (1 available)
Event contributor will receive the following inclusions:
- Recognition in Iron & Steel Technology
- Recognition in email marketing communications
- Recognition on event website
- Company logo on PPT during event
- 1 attendee pass
*Company to supply.
NEW! Cling Package Sponsor — US$3,500 (4 Available)
Clings located in two high traffic areas.
Sponsorship includes:
- 1 escalator cling: 23”x169.5”
- 1 railing cling: 54.625" x 39.5"
- Recognition in Iron & Steel Technology
- Recognition in email marketing communications
- Company logo on PPT during event
- Recognition on event website
NEW! Tuesday Morning Wellness Session Sponsor — SOLD OUT
- The wellness session will be offered twice: 7:30–8 a.m., with the same session repeated from 8:15–8:45 a.m.
- Premium signage during session
- Company logo on PPT during event
- Recognition in Iron & Steel Technology
- Recognition in email marketing communications
- Recognition on event website
NEW! Wednesday Morning Wellness Session Sponsor — US$3,000 (1 available)
- The wellness session will be offered twice: 7:30–8 a.m., with the same session repeated from 8:15–8:45 a.m.
- Premium signage during session
- Company logo on PPT during event
- Recognition in Iron & Steel Technology
- Recognition in email marketing communications
- Recognition on event website
NEW! Baggage Claim Sponsor — US$2,500 (1 available)
Baggage check will be available all day Wednesday.
Sponsorship includes:
- Sponsor logo or name on signage in the baggage claim area
- 6' table to display marketing materials
- Option to supply Sponsor logoed tablecloth for the 6' table
- Option to supply logoed luggage tags
- Recognition in Iron & Steel Technology
- Company logo on PPT during event
- Recognition in email marketing communications
- Recognition on event website
*Sponsors are not permitted to work feature area
NEW! Brain Break Sponsor — SHE’S GOT THE BEAT BINGO US$2,000 (1 available)
Event contributor will receive the following inclusions:
- Company logo in FREE space on Bingo cards
- Company logo on PPT during event.
- Recognition in Iron & Steel Technology
- Recognition in email marketing communications
- Recognition on event website
FOOD AND BEVERAGE SPONSORSHIP OPPORTUNITIES
Monday, 21 September 2026
Afternoon Break Sponsor — US$2,500 (2 1 available)
Event contributor will receive the following inclusions:
- Premium signage during afternoon break
- Recognition in Iron & Steel Technology
- Recognition in email marketing communications
- Recognition on event website
Reception Sponsor — US$5,000 (3 2 available)
Event contributor will receive the following inclusions:
- Premium signage during reception and on all tables throughout reception area
- Recognition in Iron & Steel Technology
- Recognition in email marketing communications
- Recognition on event website
- 1 attendee pass
Tuesday, 22 September 2026
Breakfast Sponsor — US$4,000 (2 1 available)
Event contributor will receive the following inclusions:
- Premium signage during breakfast and on all tables throughout the breakfast area
- Recognition in Iron & Steel Technology
- Recognition in email marketing communications
- Recognition on event website
- 1 attendee pass
Morning Break Sponsor — SOLD OUT
Event contributor will receive the following inclusions:
- Premium signage during morning break
- Recognition in Iron & Steel Technology
- Recognition in email marketing communications
- Recognition on event website
Lunch Sponsor — SOLD OUT
Event contributor will receive the following inclusions:
- Premium signage during lunch and on all tables throughout the luncheon area
- Recognition in Iron & Steel Technology
- Recognition in email marketing communications
- Recognition on event website
- 1 attendee pass
Afternoon Break Sponsor — US$2,500 (2 1 available)
Event contributor will receive the following inclusions:
- Premium signage during afternoon break
- Recognition in Iron & Steel Technology
- Recognition in email marketing communications
- Recognition on event website
Reception Sponsor — SOLD OUT
Event contributor(s) will receive the following inclusions:
- Premium signage during reception and on all tables throughout reception area
- Recognition in Iron & Steel Technology
- Recognition in email marketing communications
- Recognition on event website
- 1 attendee pass
Wednesday, 23 September 2026
Breakfast Sponsor — SOLD OUT
Event contributor will receive the following inclusions:
- Premium signage during breakfast and on all tables throughout the breakfast area
- Recognition in Iron & Steel Technology
- Recognition in email marketing communications
- Recognition on event website
- 1 attendee pass
Morning Break Sponsor — SOLD OUT
Event contributor will receive the following inclusions:
- Premium signage during morning break
- Recognition in Iron & Steel Technology
- Recognition in email marketing communications
- Recognition on event website
Lunch Sponsor — US$4,500 (3 available)
Event contributor will receive the following inclusions:
- Premium signage during lunch and on all tables throughout the luncheon area
- Recognition in Iron & Steel Technology
- Recognition in email marketing communications
- Recognition on event website
- 1 attendee pass
Afternoon Break Sponsor — US$2,500 (2 available)
Event contributor will receive the following inclusions:
- Premium signage during afternoon break
- Recognition in Iron & Steel Technology
- Recognition in email marketing communications
- Recognition on event website
