Exclusive
Presenting
$40,000
30 passes
Premier recognition across event branding, the main stage, press, programming and the Ecosystem Showcase.
Charleston · April 12–16, 2027
Driven by curiosity and built on purpose, this is where bold thinking meets thoughtful execution.
The week at a glance
Five days in the Capital City.
MonApr 12
Innovation tours & welcome reception
TueApr 13
Conference day one & Capitol Street Takeover
WedApr 14
Conference day two & awards luncheon
Thu–FriApr 15–16
Partner & affiliate events
Why sponsor
Invest in West Virginia’s entrepreneurs.
Put your brand in front of the people building West Virginia’s economy, meet founders at every stage and directly fund the competitions, programming and connections entrepreneurs rely on.
450+
attendees each program day
5
days of programming
45+
2026 sponsors and exhibitors
98.8%
WV businesses are small businesses
Sponsor the week
Lead the conversation.
Every level includes two-day conference passes. Sponsorship levels also include exhibit space in the Ecosystem Showcase.
Level 2
Diamond
$20,000
20 passes
Main-stage visibility, premier exhibit space and naming rights to Build Sessions or Idea Labs for the first two sponsors.
Level 3
Platinum
$12,500
12 passes
Recognition across the website, signage, select marketing, the main program and the Ecosystem Showcase.
Level 4
Gold
$7,500
8 passes
Event and digital visibility, session recognition, a program advertisement and Showcase exhibit space.
Level 5
Silver
$5,000
6 passes
Website and marketing recognition, a digital program advertisement and Showcase exhibit space.
Level 6
Friend
$2,500
4 passes
Website recognition, a digital program mention and Showcase exhibit space.
Exhibitor
Showcase Table
$500
2 passes
An exhibit table on both program days, plus an event app and website listing.
Tuesday night · April 13
Host the Capitol Street Takeover.
Five hosts each lead a 6–8 pm meetup on or near Capitol Street, and we send the crowd your way.
$5,000 · five host slots
Own a moment
Awards Luncheon
Wednesday · exclusive
$10,000
Networking Lunch
Tuesday · exclusive
$8,500
Registration & Name Badges
Tuesday + Wednesday
$7,500
Visionary Voices Keynote
Two available
$5,000
The Marketplace
Tuesday + Wednesday
$5,000
Coffee & Hydration
Two available
$4,000
Headshot Lounge
Tuesday + Wednesday
$3,000
Art in Motion
Three available
$2,500
Next steps
Let’s build what’s next, together.
Choose your level, a Capitol Street Takeover host slot, an à la carte opportunity or a combination. Commit by March 22, 2027 to be included in event signage and the digital program.
Ready to connect?