Every year, our Congress brings together over 1,200 individuals from across North America and around the world for an immersive experience that challenges and transforms their work. Sponsoring the Congress is an excellent way to demonstrate leadership and support for the values embodied in New Urbanism. Sponsorship is a tangible step toward moving conversations forward and creating positive momentum around major international, national, and local issues.
Sponsors receive online and print recognition, Congress registrations, and social media mentions, among other benefits. Sponsors have the choice to provide general support or underwrite (wholly or partly) a specific Congress element.
Custom sponsorship packages are available at all levels. You can sponsor directly online or request an invoice. Contact Margaret Gattis for more information.
Title Sponsors | $75,000+
Three available. Sponsorships at this level include:
- 5 complimentary Congress registrations ($3,000 value).
- 10 Congress Scholarships in sponsor’s name
- Largest size virtual exhibit booth, rotating banner ad, and two push notifications throughout the event on the Congress app.
- Logo recognition on screen before Main Stage conversations and first tier recognition in all banners and signage.
- Social media recognition 3 times (Twitter, LinkedIn, Facebook, or Instagram), tagging your company and thanking you for your support.
- 1 table in the exhibit area - limited and curated space at the Congress hotel.
- 8 invitations to the Sponsor Reception.
- Recognized for supporting: Opening Party, Happy Hour or Reception, Congress Wi-Fi, programmed breakfast or lunch (first come, first served)
- All General Sponsorship Benefits below.
Title Sponsors may upgrade their package to include additional specific event options at a discounted price. All sponsorship levels may negotiate additional Congress registrations or scholarships as part of their package. Contact congress@cnu.org to initiate this conversation.
Catalyst Sponsor| $50,000
Sponsorship at this level includes:
- 5 complimentary Congress registrations ($3,000 value).
- 10 Congress Scholarships in sponsor’s name
- Largest size virtual exhibit booth, rotating banner ad, and two push notifications throughout the event on the Congress app.
- Logo recognition on rotating sponsorship imagery at the Congress and second tier recognition in all banners and signage.
- Social media recognition1 time (Twitter, LinkedIn, Facebook, or Instagram), tagging your company and thanking you for your support.
- 5 invitations to the Sponsor Reception.
- Recognized for supporting: breakfast, coffee break, or happy hour (first come, first served)
- All General Sponsorship Benefits below.
Catalyst Sponsors may upgrade their package to include additional specific event options at a discounted price. All sponsorship levels may negotiate additional Congress registrations or scholarships as part of their package. Contact congress@cnu.org to initiate this conversation.
Charter Awards Sponsor| $35,000
One available. Be recognized as the sole sponsor of our annual Awards Ceremony - including a reception for awardees and guests to be held on Thursday evening. Includes:
Prominently mentioned as the Charter Awards Sponsor on CNU-32 website, Congress app, and on all printed materials.
- Special signage at the Ceremony.
- Included in push notifications about the Ceremony
- Ability to give opening remarks at the Ceremony or toast at the preceding Reception
- 3 complimentary Congress registrations
- 5 Congress Scholarships in sponsor’s name
- 5 Tickets Sponsor Reception
- All General Sponsorship Benefits below.
All sponsorship levels may negotiate additional Congress registrations or scholarships as part of their package. Contact congress@cnu.org to initiate this conversation.
Special Event Sponsor | $10,000 to $25,000
First come, first served, sponsors may select from the following events:
- Opening or Closing Party
- Fountain Square Lunch Event
- Pub Crawl
- Reception or Happy Hour
- Specialty Lunch or Breakfast (select group of attendees for discussion, presentation, etc.).
All event sponsors receive the following benefits, scaled to the event selected: Recognition as sole sponsor of selected event on signage, CNU 32 website, and Congress app; full Congress registrations depending on the level; Congress Scholarships in sponsor’s name, depending on the level; tickets to the Sponsor Reception, depending on the level; and all General Sponsorship Benefits below.
Legacy Project Sponsor | $20,000
Three to Four available, depending on total projects. First come, first served.
- Prominently mentioned as a sponsor of one of the Legacy Projects for the Congress on CNU-32 website and on all printed materials including signage at specific Legacy Project community engagement session
- 3 registrations
- 3 Congress Scholarships in sponsor’s name
- 3 Tickets to the Sponsor Reception
- All General Sponsorship Benefits below.
Legacy Project Sponsors may select more than one project to sponsor, which would increase visibility and benefits. Contact congress@cnu.org to initiate this conversation.
Focus Subject Sponsor | $20,000
First come, first served. Select Congress programming to support, including a day of programming on a specific area (housing, equity, climate, etc.).
- Prominently mentioned as a sponsor of this area on CNU-32 website, app, and materials. Logo recognition on slides before and after session content on this area.
- 2 Congress registration
- 2 Congress Scholarships in sponsor’s name
- 2 Tickets to the VIP Sponsor Reception
Congress programming, subject matter, tours, and speakers are decided by CNU in partnership with the Local Host Committee and are not influenced by sponsorship.
Supporting Firms
CNU is developing a new group registration benefits package for firms who want to show their support of CNU at the Congress and continue to tie their registration and memberships to this annual event. Levels will range from $1,500 - $15,000. If you are interested in developing a package, please contact congress@cnu.org to initiate this conversation.
Specific Add-Ons
Can be added to any sponsorship package at a discounted price or be purchased individually. Will include General Sponsorship Benefits.
$10,000 - Congress App and On-Site Wi-fi
$10,000 - Reception (two available)
$8,000 - Badge Lanyards
$5,000 - Volunteer Tee Shirts
$2,500 - Tours
General Sponsor Benefits
All sponsors and partners receive the following:
- Logos by level in conference promotional materials, including the website and the app
- Recognition by name or logo (depending on level) in the footer of all emails promoting the Congress
- Email to attendees recognizing all the Congress partners at the start of the event
- Sponsor directory on conference app
- Email list of all attendees (opted in) before and after conference
Local Government Partnerships
We offer three sizes of partnership packages for local government and municipal partners, depending on the size of the city.
$4,000
6 Congress registrations for municipal staff
6 invitations to the Local Government Breakfast or Lunch
1 Congress registration for an elected official
Print and online recognition
$2,750
4 Congress registrations for municipal staff
4 invitations to the Local Government Breakfast or Lunch
1 Congress registration for an elected official
Print and online recognition
$1,500
2 Congress registrations for municipal staff
2 invitations to the Local Government Breakfast or Lunch
1 Congress registration for an elected official
Print and online recognition