Increase your visibility in Michigan’s business community by sponsoring an Automation Alley event. With a variety of options available, your organization can find an opportunity that matches your vision and mission.

For information on upcoming sponsorship opportunities, contact us at events@automationalley.com.

Global Economic Outlook

Jan. 2020 | Automation Alley, Troy

Join international business experts as they discuss firsthand insights about the industries and regions around the world where growth opportunities are particularly strong. Speakers will examine projected trends in two-way trade and investment flows and identify industries that will either benefit or be challenged by globalization in the short, medium and long terms.

Program Sponsor - $3,000

• Full-page program ad
• Logo on back of program
• 2 tickets to attend
• Logo on all event signage, print and digital marketing
• Access to event attendee list

Registration Sponsor - $2,000

• Logo on lanyards for all attendees
• 2 tickets to attend
• Logo on all event signage, print and digital marketing
• Access to event attendee list

Breakfast Sponsor - $2,000

• Logo on custom signage near breakfast table
• 2 tickets to attend
• Logo on all event signage, print and digital marketing
• Access to event attendee list

Coffee Bar Sponsor - $1,000

• Logo on custom signage near coffee bar
• 2 tickets to attend
• Logo on all event signage, print and digital marketing
• Access to event attendee list

Technology in Industry Report and Reveal

Monday, April 29, 2019 | Detroit Institute of Arts

Sponsor Automation Alley’s 2019 Technology in Industry Report and Reveal and align your organization with the Industry 4.0 technologies shaping the future of manufacturing. With research and support from Michigan’s top universities and manufacturers, sponsorship of this year’s Report and will give your company the unique opportunity for brand exposure in one of our state’s most important and relevant manufacturing resources. Sponsorship of the Technology in Industry Reveal event will give your organization the incredible opportunity for visibility before hundreds of the region’s decision makers and industry influencers.

Printing Sponsor - $10,000  

• Exclusive opportunity to include a tear-off ad in the Report 
• Logo on event signage, automationalley.com, print and digital marketing
• 2 tickets to event
• Logo on the 2019 Technology in Industry Report back cover
• Access to event attendee  list

Academic Case Study Sponsor - $10,000 (4 available)

• Your Industry 4.0 story will be featured as a case study in the 2019 Technology in Industry Report (available to academic institutions)  
• Logo on event signage, automationalley.com, print and digital marketing
• 2 tickets to event
• Logo on the 2019 Technology in Industry Report back cover
• Access to event attendee list

Tech Spotlight Presenting Sponsor - $8,000 SOLD!

• Naming rights to Technology Spotlight at DIA
• Logo on event signage, automationalley.com, print and digital marketing
• 8 tickets to event
• Logo on the 2019 Technology in Industry Report back cover
• Access to event attendee list 

Executive Summary Lead Sponsor - $5,000

• Sponsor the Velocity Index section of the 2019 Technology in Industry report and align your company with projections of the industries and technologies most impacted by the fourth industrial revolution. The index aims to help companies plan where to focus future investments.

Case Study Report Sponsor - $5,000

• The Industry 4.0 case studies from Automation Alley's 2019 Technology in Industry Report will be compiled into a booklet for use by industry leaders looking to navigate the digital revolution, implement best practices and form action plans. Sponsorship this booklet and align your company with Automation Alley and Industry 4.0 knowledge sharing.

Manufacturing Case Study Sponsor - $5,000 (9 available)

• Your Industry 4.0 story will be featured as a case study in the 2019 Technology in Industry Report (available to aerospace, automotive, or defense companies)  
• Logo on event signage, automationalley.com, print and digital marketing
• 2 tickets to event
• Logo on the 2019 Technology in Industry Report back cover
• Access to event attendee list

Other Industries Case Study Sponsor - $5,000 (9 available)

• Your Industry 4.0 story will be featured as a case study in the 2019 Technology in Industry Report (available for non-manufacturing companies including health care, agriculture, etc.)  
• Logo on event signage, automationalley.com, print and digital marketing
• 2 tickets to event
• Logo on the 2019 Technology in Industry Report back cover
• Access to event attendee list

Registration Sponsor - $4,000

• Logo on name badges and lanyards for all attendees
• Logo on event signage, automationalley.com, print and digital marketing
• 4 tickets to event
• Logo on the 2019 Technology in Industry Report back cover
• Access to event attendee list

Breakfast Sponsor - $3,000 

• Logo on event signage near breakfast table and great hall 
• Logo on event signage, automationalley.com, print and digital marketing
• 2 tickets to event 
• Logo on the 2019 Technology in Industry Report back cover

Coffee Bar Sponsor - $3,000 

• Logo on event signage near the pastry & coffee table in Diego room 
• Logo on event signage, automationalley.com, print and digital marketing
• 2 tickets to event 
• Logo on the 2019 Technology in Industry Report back cover

Expo Table Sponsor - $2,000 (13 available)

• Showcase your advanced technology during the Technology in Industry Reveal at the Detroit Institute of Arts
• Eight-foot skirted table provided
• Provide brief company bio to be included in event program
• 3 tickets to event
• Logo on the 2019 Technology in Industry Report back cover

Student Participation Sponsor - $750

• Contribute to K-12 STEM education by funding 10 student tickets to the 2019 Technology in Industry Reveal
• Logo on event signage, automationalley.com 

Clubs and Connections: Automation Alley’s Golf Outing

Monday, Aug. 26, 2019 | Red Run Golf Club, Royal Oak

Automation Alley members and local business and technology leaders gather for an exciting day of networking fun with an opportunity to golf at one of Metro Detroit’s premier members-only golf courses.

This scramble-style golf tournament includes:

• 18 Holes of golf at the exclusive Red Run Golf Club
• Running caddy for each foursome
• Breakfast
• Bloody Mary Bar
• Cigar Bar
• Lunch at “The Shack”
• Awards Dinner and Drinks
• Prizes
• Hole contests
• Commemorative photo

Sponsorship Opportunities

Presenting Sponsor - $7,000

• Welcome and send off golfers at shotgun start
• Emcee the Awards Dinner
• 1 foursome and 4 tickets to the Awards Dinner
• Logo featured on premiere signage at Registration and Awards Dinner
• Top billing on event signage, automationalley.com, and digital marketing
• Opportunity to add promo item to gift bag
• Hole Sponsorship included

Platinum Sponsorships - $4,000

Platinum Sponsorships include:

• 1 foursome and 4 tickets to the Awards Dinner
• Verbal recognition at the Awards Dinner
• 20 additional raffle tickets
• Logo featured on premiere signage at Registration and Awards Dinner
• Logo featured on event signage, automationalley.com, and digital marketing
• Opportunity to add promo item to gift bag

Select one of the following options:

• Awards Dinner – Premiere signage at the Red Run Awards Dinner
• Lunch at the Turn – Premiere signage for lunch at The Shack
• Gift Bag – Your logo on the Golfer Gift Bags

Gold Sponsorships - $3,000

All Gold Sponsorships include:

• 1 foursome and 4 tickets to the Awards Dinner
• Verbal recognition at the Awards Dinner
• 10 additional raffle tickets
• Logo featured on event signage, automationalley.com, and digital marketing
• Opportunity to add promo item to gift bag

Select one of the following options:

• Breakfast – Your logo featured on signage at the breakfast station
• Cigar Bar – Your logo featured on signage at the Cigar Bar, cigars available to all golfers
• Golf Cart – Your logo featured on signage on each golf card, include marketing materials in the card

Silver Sponsorships - $2,000

All Silver Sponsorships include:

• 1 foursome and 4 tickets to the Awards Dinner
• Verbal recognition at the Awards Dinner
• Logo featured on event signage, automationalley.com, and digital marketing
• Opportunity to add promo item to gift bag

Select one of the following options:

• Bloody Mary Bar – Your logo featured on signage at the make-your-own Bloody Mary Bar
• Closest to the Pin– Your logo featured on signage at Awards Dinner
• Longest Drive – Your logo featured on signage at Awards Dinner
• Awards Sponsor – Your logo featured on awards presented at the Awards Dinner

Premiere Branding Sponsorships - $2,000

All Premiere Branding Sponsorships include:

• 4 tickets to the Awards Dinner
• Verbal recognition at the Awards Dinner
• Logo featured on event signage, automationalley.com, and digital marketing

Select one of the following options:

• Mulligan Card – Your logo featured on mulligan cards
• Sign – Your logo featured on all event signage
• Photo – Your logo featured on golfer foursome photos

Branding Sponsorships - $1,000

All Branding Sponsorships include:

• Logo featured on event signage, automationalley.com, and digital marketing
• Opportunity to add promo item to gift bag

Select one of the following options:

• Golf Ball – Your logo featured on a sleeve of golf balls included in the Gift Bags
• Golf Tee / Ball Marker – Your logo featured on golf tees and ball markers included in the Gift Bags
• Golf Towel – Your logo featured on golf towels included in the Gift Bags
• Hole Sponsor – Your logo featured on signage at a hole

Players Packages:

Each foursome will be assigned a running caddy. Single golfers will be assigned to a foursome.

The Albatross - $2,000
Includes Hole Sponsorship, 1 foursome, 4 tickets to afterglow, 4 additional prize tickets.

The Eagle - $1,200
Includes 1 foursome and 4 tickets to afterglow.

The Birdie - $325
Includes 1 golfer and 1 ticket to afterglow.

The Bogey - $50
Includes 1 ticket to Afterglow

Integr8: The Industry 4.0 Conference

Wednesday, Nov. 6, 2019 | Cobo Center, Detroit

Integr8 is a cross-discipline, global Industry 4.0 conference focused on the eight technologies disrupting the manufacturing process. Attendees will enjoy keynote presentations, a technology expo featuring the latest in cutting-edge technologies and breakout sessions in eight vital areas: Industrial Internet of Things, Robotics, Artificial Intelligence, Advanced Materials and Additive Manufacturing, Big Data, Cybersecurity, Cloud Computing and Modeling, Simulation and Visualization. Sponsor Integr8 and align your brand with the people and technologies shaping our future.

Presenting Sponsor - $30,000

• Podium time at Integr8 Luminate VIP Night on Nov 5
• Special recognition as presenting sponsor
• Full-page program ad inside front cover
• Inclusion in a press release
• Opportunity to participate on panel
• Top billing on event signage, automationalley.com, event program, print and digital marketing
• 10 tickets to Luminate and 10 tickets to Integr8
• Access to event attendee list

Technology Expo Presenting Sponsor- $15,000

• Naming rights for Integr8 Technology Expo during the conference
• Logo will appear on all digital and print media
• Full-page program ad
• Logo on event signage, automationalley.com, event program, print and digital marketing
• 4 tickets to Luminate and 6 tickets to Integr8
• Access to event attendee list

Registration Sponsor - $10,000

• Logo on name badges and lanyards for all Integr8 attendees
• Logo on event signage, automationalley.com, event program, print and digital marketing
• 2 tickets to Luminate and 4 tickets to Integr8
• Access to event attendee list

Sector Breakout Sponsor - $10,000

• Full-page program ad
• Logo on event signage, automationalley.com, event program, print and digital marketing
• 2 tickets to Luminate and 4 tickets to Integr8
• Access to event attendee list

Choose a format for your breakout session:

• Teach it: Share your organization’s Industry 4.0 transformation via breakout room 60-minute keynote presentation
• Prove it: Create a custom four-person 60-minute panel to share your organization’s Industry 4.0 transformation
• Show it: Showcase your technology during a 60-minute, hands-on technology demonstration

Program Sponsor - $8,000

• Full-page program ad
• Logo on back of program
• Logo on event signage, automationalley.com, event program, print and digital marketing
• 2 tickets to Integr8
• Access to event attendee list

Wi-Fi Sponsor - $5,000

• Logo on Detroit Marriott Wi-Fi sign-in page
• Create a custom password (We suggest your company name)
• Logo on event signage, automationalley.com, event program, print and digital marketing
• 2 tickets to Integr8
• Access to event attendee list

Sector Thought Leader - $5,000

• Moderate or participate on a panel of industry experts
• Logo on event signage, automationalley.com, event program, print and digital marketing
• 2 tickets to Integr8
• Access to event attendee list

Breakfast Sponsor - $4,000 (2 available)

• Logo on event signage near breakfast buffet
• Logo on event signage, automationalley.com, event program, print and digital marketing
• 2 tickets to Integr8
• Access to event attendee list

Lunch Sponsor - $4,000 (2 available)

• Logo on event signage near lunch buffet
• Logo on event signage, automationalley.com, event program, print and digital marketing
• 2 tickets to Integr8
• Access to event attendee list

Expo Table Sponsor - $3,000 (28 available)

• Showcase your advanced technology at Integr8 (open to corporate and academic orgs.)
• 10’x10’ display area, six-foot skirted table included
• Logo on event signage, automationalley.com, event program, print and digital marketing
• 3 tickets to Integr8

Charging Station Sponsor - $3,000 (5 available)

• Logo on custom-wrapped cellphone charging station high top table
• Logo on event signage, automationalley.com, event program, print and digital marketing
• 2 tickets to Integr8

Social Media Wall Sponsor - $2,500

• Logo on social media wall at Interg8
• Logo on event signage, automationalley.com, event program, print and digital marketing
• 2 tickets to Integr8

Tech Gadget Sponsor - $1,000 (10 available)

• Logo will appear on Integr8 Gift, provided by your company (quantity 750)
• Logo on event signage, automationalley.com, event program, print and digital marketing

Integr8 Student Sponsorship Packages
Packages include all-day passes to Automation Alley's Integr8 conference to help high school and college students increases awareness of Industry 4.0 careers and technologies. The event includes an Industry 4.0 technology exhibition and breakout sessions in the form of panel discussions and interactive deep dive technology demonstrations. Our student engagement team will connect with students to answer any specific questions they may have about how best to participate.

Student sponsors will receive recognition on event signage and their company logo on student name badges.

• Sponsor 10 students for $4,990
• Sponsor 25 students for $12,475
• Sponsor 50 students for $24,950

A la carte Options

Integr8 conference Tickets:

• Member: $549
• Non-member: $699
• Integr8 Luminate VIP Night: $250
• Table of 5: $2,295
  Five tickets to the Integr8 Conference plus a reserved table in the Ambassador Ballroom during breakfast and lunch.
• Table of 10: $4,590
  10 tickets to the Integr8 Conference plus a reserved table in the Ambassador Ballroom during breakfast and lunch.

Full-Page Program Ad: $750

Half-Page Program Ad: $500

International Business

Trade Missions

Sponsor a trade mission to support local small to medium-sized companies as they explore opportunities to expand and diversify into high-growth markets abroad. Results-driven, these missions have generated over half a billion dollars in export sales for local companies.
Please consult our events calendar for list of upcoming Trade Missions

Premier Sponsor - $5,000 per trade mission or $10,000 annually

• Company logo on printed mailer
• Podium time at pre-mission event
• Digital and print visibility
• Premium logo placement
• $500 mission discount per person

Supporting Sponsor - $3,000

• Digital and print visibility
• Company name recognition

Program Sponsor - $1,000

• Full-page ad in Trade Mission program book
• Company logo on back of program book

International Business Center

Our International Business Center provides 90 days of complimentary soft-landing space for foreign companies to use as a home base while exploring opportunities to do business in Southeast Michigan. The 3,200-square-foot space includes: Meeting rooms with state-of-the-art communications technology, private office space for meetings with partners and clients around the globe, and Open office areas featuring laptop worktables and other business resources.
Located in Automation Alley’s headquarters in Troy, MI.

International Welcome Sponsor - $5,000 annually

• Logo on digital signage in the International Business Center
• Logo on International Business Center Attraction Brochure
• Company included on recommend vendors list
• Personal email introduction to new tenants
• Opportunity to leave marketing materials in International Business Center
• Inclusion in the “Welcome to Detroit” package

Marketing and Visibility Opportunities

Morning Member Mingle - $1,000

Is your company looking to show off its facility or equipment? Host a Morning Member Mingle and let our members come to you! These popular gatherings draw 30-50 attendees, and provide an opportunity to present your latest innovations, take members on a factory tour, and provide good old-fashioned open house perks. Invite your employees, customers, or prospects; Automation Alley will market your event to our membership. Your company will provide breakfast, coffee, information, and fun!

MI Smart Factory Tour - $1,000

MI Smart Factory Tour is an Automation Alley program that gives college and university students from across the country access to Michigan's most technologically advanced smart factories. Explore the world of Industry 4.0 as you walk the factory floors of our state's advanced manufacturing leaders and discover job opportunities in this high-tech, in demand field. Your company will provide a detailed tour and has the opportunity to host a discussion or meal to this select group of students to attract talent in this challenging hiring environment.

Tech Takeover Presentation - $1,500

Position your company as an industry expert by presenting a Tech Takeover. This series is hosted Wednesdays at Automation Alley and focuses on the smart technologies of Industry 4.0. Tech Takeovers help small and medium-sized manufactures prepare for rapid changes as technology transforms manufacturing. Invite your prospects, customers and employees Avoid making a sales pitch. Allow your ecosystem to see your thought leadership by focusing content on trends and use-cases. Select a single speaker, panel discussion, workshop, or hands-on demonstration presentation. Automation Alley will handle all event planning prior to and the day of your event. Promote your event and fill the room- have your sales team forward co-marketed email blasts or create your own targeted social media campaign.