Gather & Grow offers a range of sponsorship levels designed to provide meaningful visibility, engagement, and connection with senior leaders throughout the summit. From premier, high-touch partnerships to flexible custom opportunities, each sponsorship tier delivers clear value and intentional exposure aligned to sponsor goals. Founding Circle and Diamond Sponsor levels are Opportunities are limited and will be filled on a first-come, first-served basis.
2026 Sponsorship Opportunities
| Sponsor Level | Investment | Primary Benefit to Sponsor | Brand Exposure |
|---|---|---|---|
| Founding Circle | $12,500 (Limit 2) |
Premier partnership with highest visibility and direct relationship-building opportunities with senior leadership | Highest-visibility presence with direct, face-to-face access to senior leadership across the full event experience, including exclusive networking, premier branding across all event touchpoints, and prominent recognition during key moments. |
| Diamond | $10,000 (Limit 3) |
High-impact visibility and meaningful leadership interaction | Strong leadership exposure through shared experiences and premium recognition, with visibility at marquee networking events and prominent branding throughout the summit. |
| Platinum | $5,000 | Strong brand presence at core networking moments | Meaningful brand visibility during high-traffic networking moments, with consistent recognition on event signage and during signature experiences. |
| Gold | $2,500 | Cost-effective visibility during marquee event moments | Targeted exposure during core event moments, including recognition at the Awards Dinner and Welcome Reception, supported by logo placement on select materials. |
| Silver | $1,000 | Entry-level sponsorship with on-site acknowledgement | Foundational event visibility with on-site recognition and inclusion in sponsor listings, ensuring brand presence among all attendees. |
| Custom | TBD | Flexible sponsorship aligned to specific brand goals or products | Tailored exposure aligned to sponsor objectives, with visibility integrated into specific attendee touchpoints such as branded materials, on-site experiences, and post-event communications. |
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At Gather & Grow 2026, sponsorship comes to life through experiences. Our activation opportunities are designed to move beyond logos and deliver real engagement—connecting your brand with VMS leaders through memorable events, shared experiences, and moments of recognition that leave a lasting impression.
2026 Sponsorship Activations
- Golf with senior leadership (2 representatives)
- Gaylord Springs Golf Links – September 13
- Invitation to Top Golf Networking Event
- Invitation and recognition at Awards Dinner – Ole Red Nashville
- Premier logo placement across all event materials
- Recognition during Welcome Reception
- Featured recognition during Awards Dinner program
- Logo placement on event website and communications
- Opportunity to provide branded welcome bag items
- Recognition as a Founding Sponsor of Gather & Grow
- 2 sponsor representatives golf with leadership
- Invitation to Top Golf networking event
- Awards Dinner recognition
- Premier logo placement
- Welcome reception recognition
- Invitation to Top Golf networking event
- Awards Dinner recognition
- Logo placement on event signage and materials
- Awards Dinner recognition
- Logo placement on select materials
- Welcome reception recognition
- Event sponsor listing
- Welcome reception recognition
2026 Sponsorship Add-Ons
- “VMS Awards Dinner presented by [Sponsor Name]”
- Sponsor logo displayed during the awards presentation
- Recognition from the stage during dinner
- Logo on dinner signage and program
- Opportunity to give a 2-minute welcome toast
Investment: $7,500
- “Leaders on the Links presented by [Sponsor Name]”
- Sponsor signage at the golf outing
- Logo on golf cart signage
- Recognition during welcome event
- Opportunity to provide branded golf items (balls, towels, tees)
Investment: $7,500
- “Welcome Event at Top Golf by [Sponsor Name]”
- Logo displayed at Top Golf bays
- Recognition during welcome remarks
- Sponsor logo on event signage
- Option to place branded swag in bays
Investment: $5,000
- Sponsor logo on welcome bags
- One branded item included for attendees
- Recognition during welcome reception
Investment: $3,500
- Branded phone charging stations
- “Powering Progress by [Sponsor Name]”
Investment: $2,500
- Logo printed on notebooks given to every attendee
- Recognition on sponsor signage
Investment: $2,500
- Logo signage in headshot space
- Branded mirror/brush – touch-up kit
Investment: $2,500
Swag & In-Kind Sponsorships – Custom Packages available
Partners may also sponsor branded items such as:
- Event lanyards
- Attendee gifts
- Headshots
- Branded item in welcome bag
- Logo on event website
- Recognition in recap email after event