OPEN 2024 Sponsorship Prospectus

Sponsorship Opportunities

San Diego | Hyatt Regency La Jolla

March 18-20, 2024

The premier innovation and entrepreneurship experience for higher education!

March 18-20 | San Diego | Hyatt Regency La Jolla

About VentureWell At VentureWell, we envision a world in which science and technology innovators have the support, training, and access to networks and resources they need to solve the world’s

We know innovation. And we love helping creative, committed innovators turn their ideas into thriving companies with meaningful, high-impact products and solutions. We help institutions strengthen and expand their STEM innovation and entrepreneurship (I&E) ecosystems to accelerate sustainable and inclusive innovation.

See OPEN in action here!

BY THE NUMBERS

most difficult problems.

350+

15K

5,500+

entrepreneurship trainings delivered

innovators trained

innovator teams trained

3,600+

$14M+

750+

ventures launched

in grants to faculty to transform I&E education

institutions have participated in VentureWell programs

$4B+ in funding raised by early-stage ventures supported by VentureWell

March 18-20 | San Diego | Hyatt Regency La Jolla

For over 28 years, VentureWell has brought together higher ed changemakers to collectively advance I&E education and build their I&E ecosytems. By sponsoring OPEN, you’ll connect with hundreds of faculty, staff, administrators, researchers, and leaders in the STEM fields who influence and educate thousands of early stage innovators across the United States and beyond. Demonstrate how your product, service, program, or funding can solve the problems our community deals with daily and you’ll gain brand champions who help amplify your message and increase your impact. Don’t miss this opportunity!

I find OPEN to be a close-knit community of practice with great opportunities to forge connections for future collaborations, more so than other innovation & entrepreneurship conferences I attend.

-OPEN 2023 attendee

March 18-20 | San Diego | Hyatt Regency La Jolla

About OPEN The VentureWell OPEN 2023 conference took place March 21-23 in Alexandria, VA and brought together hundreds of faculty, administrators, staff, and students from the STEM fields to share I&E experiences and research, learn best practices, and forge dynamic new relationships. The 2023 conference marked the return of our community gathering inperson—for the first time since 2019—and we look forward to gathering face-to-face again for this year’s convening!

2023 OPEN BY THE NUMBERS

331

35

Individuals registered for OPEN 2023

Sessions offered at OPEN 2023

7,000+

84%

Unique visitors to the OPEN webpage

Of attendees said the conference

The speakers were passionate and

between September 2022 and March

fulfilled their reasons for attending

helpful. I also felt that people were

115+

generous in sharing their ideas,

2023

95,360+ Social impressions from sponsorshared content

Presenters spoke at OPEN 2023

material, and help.

-OPEN 2023 attendee

March 18-20 | San Diego | Hyatt Regency La Jolla

Inspiration, Education & Research Our theme this year is Innovating Futures Together. What might the future look like for the next generation of I&E advocates and thought leaders? Is only one future possible? How will the disruptive technologies of today shape the jobs of the future? Who should be around the table working to solve the world’s most difficult problems?

Our welcoming and inclusive community will share the latest trends in I&E research and best practices, while leaving ample time for attendees to network with inclusive innovation and sustainability changemakers from across the nation.

AREAS OF FOCUS INCLUDE: • Teaching and Learning in I&E

• Institutional I&E Strategies for Impact

• Ecosystem Development in I&E

• Research in Higher Education I&E

Session formats include main-stage plenaries, deep dives, round-tables, workshops, panels, and more!

Special Events

Partners Reception

Evening Receptions

This invite-only reception is an opportunity for our conference

Our evening receptions are a casual yet lively way for

sponsors to network with VentureWell staff and board members,

attendees to network with old and new friends, engage with

as well as leaders in our higher ed I&E ecosystem.

our sponsors, and enjoy light hors d’oeuvres and refreshments.

Mingle and meet your next collaborator!

Main-Stage Sessions

Line-Up of Evening Receptions: - Monday, March 18: Welcome Reception

The plenary sessions are a time for our full audience to gather as a group to be inspired by truly remarkable changemakers

- Tuesday, March 19: Poster Session

in I&E. Past speakers and organizations have included the

& Networking Reception

Department of Energy, the National Science Foundation, National Institutes of Health, The Lemelson Foundation, business leaders, previous Course & Program Grantees, VentureWell Accelerator alumni, and more!

- Wednesday, March 20: OPENminds & Closing Reception

March 18-20 | San Diego | Hyatt Regency La Jolla

Why Sponsor?

TAP INTO A POWERFUL NETWORK & BUILD YOUR I&E ECOSYSTEM

CREATE BUZZ & GENERATE LEADS

Put a face to your brand – the best

gain feedback on your product/service/

way to create and maintain relationships with

program, and grow your funnel of

your target audience.

prospective customers

PRESENCE & BRAND EXPOSURE

EDUCATION & PARTNERSHIPS

Show your commitment to the field –

Learn what’s happening in the field and

support the community that supports your

how you can be part of it.

business.

Test out a new marketing campaign,

March 18-20 | San Diego | Hyatt Regency La Jolla

MEET OUR RECENT SPONSORS

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Sponsorship Packages CORE SPONSORSHIP

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PRE-EVENT EXPOSURE Logo placement on OPEN website & email communications

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Stand-alone email

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Exhibit table

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Promo slide in all plenaries

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Swag bag insert

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Recognition as sponsor of

Partners Reception

Breakfast or

Evening Reception

Conference Track

Networking Break

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EVENT EXPOSURE

Lunch Plenary

Customized breakout session or private meeting

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Post-OPEN engagement: co-authored piece, webinar,

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Podium time + Keynote or Panel

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or other collaboration Opening plenary

ACCESS Complimentary registrations

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2

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50% off registrations

unlimited

6 additional

4 additional

3 additional

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1 additional

Invitation to Partners Reception

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Sponsorship Packages TRAILBLAZER $40,000 - 1 Available 6 social media promotions + individual thank you 6 stand-alone emails • 3 to conference attendees • 3 to full VentureWell community (18,000+ contacts)

Opportunity to host a customized 60-minute breakout session or private meeting Recognition as the sponsor of the Partners Reception • Opportunity to display collateral in the event space, including but not limited to pop-up banners, table tents, flyers, swag, and giveaways

8 complimentary registrations

• Logo on presentation slides

50% off additional registrations

• Welcome attendees to the session, including 3-5 minutes of podium time

Opportunity to welcome attendees to opening plenary, including 3-5 minutes of podium time and introduction of keynote

• Chance to serve as a panel or Q&A moderator with other high-level speakers

Provide 15-20 minute mainstage speaker or panel

Two post-OPEN engagements: e.g., co-authored piece, webinar

Sponsorship Packages INNOVATOR $25,000 - 2 Available 5 social media promotions + individual thank you 4 stand-alone emails • 2 to conference attendees • 2 to full VentureWell community (18,000+ contacts) 6 complimentary registrations 50% off 6 additional registrations Invitation to exclusive Partners Reception

Recognition as sponsor of a Breakfast or Lunch Plenary • Opportunity to display ​​ collateral near the buffet area, as well as the main stage, including but not limited to pop-up banners, table tents, flyers, swag, and giveaways • Logo on presentation slides • Welcome attendees to the session, including 3-5 minutes of podium time • Chance to serve as a main stage panel or Q&A moderator Host a customized 60-minute breakout session or private meeting following your sponsored plenary Post-OPEN engagement: e.g., co-authored piece, webinar

Sponsorship Packages PARTNER $15,000 - 2 Available 4 social media promotions + individual thank you 3 stand-alone emails • 2 to conference attendees • 1 to full VentureWell community (18,000+ contacts) 4 complimentary registrations 50% off 4 additional registrations Invitation to exclusive Partners Reception

Recognition as sponsor of an Evening Reception • Opportunity to display collateral near the evening reception entrance and bar/food area, including but not limited to pop-up banners, table tents, flyers, and swag • Welcome attendees to the event, including 3-5 minutes of podium time Host a customized 60-minute breakout session or private meeting the day following your branded reception

Sponsorship Packages COLLABORATOR $10,000 - 4 Available 3 social media promotions + individual thank you 2 stand-alone emails sent to conference attendees 3 complimentary registrations 50% off 3 additional registrations Invitation to exclusive Partners Reception

Recognition as sponsor of a conference track • Opportunity to display collateral in the hallway and space near the conference track rooms, including but not limited to pop-up banners, table tents, flyers, and swag • Welcome attendees to the first session, including 1-2 minutes of podium time • Chance to serve as a panel or Q&A moderator

Sponsorship Packages ADVOCATE $5,000 - 5 available 2 social media promotions + individual thank you 1 stand-alone email sent to conference attendees 2 complimentary registrations 50% off 2 additional registrations Recognition as sponsor of a networking break • Opportunity to display collateral in the break space, including but not limited to pop-up banners, table tents, flyers, and swag

PROMOTER $2,500 - 10 available

ADD-ONS (Must be a Promoter or above to choose) $500/each:

$2,500/each:

Stand-alone email to conference

Professional Headshot sponsor

attendees

Hotel Room Key Card sponsor

Table or seat drop of your materials

Awards Sponsor

or swag

Networking Meet-Up Sponsor

$1,000/each: 60-second video played before each plenary begins (played at least 3X) Name badge/lanyard sponsor WiFi sponsor

1 social media promotion + group thank you

$2,000/each:

1 complimentary registration

community (18,000+ contacts)

50% off 1 additional registration

Stand-alone email to entire VentureWell Post-event webinar Post-event co-authored blog

Thank you for your consideration!

Please email Kristen Golden kgolden@venturewell.org for more information and to discuss customization options.