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21–23 September 2026 • Huntington Convention Center of Cleveland • Cleveland, Ohio, USA

Overall Event Sponsorships

Please contact AIST Sales to inquire about the 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)



Event Sponsor — US$12,000 (3 1 available)

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 — US$7,500 (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

*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  — US$5,000 (3 1 available) 

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
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