Sponsorship at NAESE isn't about shouting the loudest. It's about showing up in ways that feel useful, thoughtful, and connected to the community.
Values-aligned. Never NASCAR.
Brands that value creativity, education, craft, and long-term community building tend to be the best fit for NAESE: companies working in music technology, software, hardware, tools, education, publishing, and adjacent creative fields. If your brand wants to support electronic sound thoughtfully rather than dominate attention, you'll fit right in.
We work with sponsors to align support with real goals, whether that's visibility, education, community support, or helping make specific parts of the event possible. Customization is welcome. Customization works best when it enhances the attendee experience rather than interrupting it.
Specific deliverables vary by sponsorship format and level. The two lanes below give you the general shape; the conversation is where we tailor it.
For companies that just want to be in & recognized at a level that fits their commitment, without negotiating bespoke perks. Pricing is in development; ranges below indicate the general shape.
| Tier | Inventory | What they get | Range |
|---|---|---|---|
| Presenting | 1 | "NAESE presented by ___" on homepage · opening remarks mention · top logo on key signage · 2-page program ad · sponsor passes · major signage and branding | $25k–$60k |
| Major | 3 | Large logo on site · key signage · one-page program ad · sponsor passes | $10k–$25k |
| Supporting | 6–10 | Medium logo on site · program logo block · one-page ad option | $3k–$10k |
| Community | 10–25 | Logo on site · one-page program ad | $1k–$3k |
// PRICING IN DEVELOPMENT. SHAPED, NOT FROZEN.
Six to ten "ownable things" — specific moments, spaces, or experiences that a single sponsor gets to be associated with. Tangible, distinctive, and not interchangeable.
Feature Sponsorship may include:
Best for big brands that want goodwill plus a mic mention. Thursday evening, sets the tone for the whole event.
Very visible, very tangible, because everyone wears one for three days. Tasteful "provided by" treatment.
Low operational complexity, high attendee love. Soft seating, outlets, water. The room people thank you for. (Pending venue logistics.)
Branded water stations throughout the floor. Simple signage, always appreciated. The kind of sponsorship people genuinely notice. (Pending venue logistics.)
Gear, musical traffic-cop-ing, or just a branded sponsorship of the free-play space. For hardware brands or anyone who wants to be associated with hands-on creativity and fun.
A small designated area with a backdrop wall and quiet-ish interview space. Great for software brands or media-friendly companies that like content.
"Workshops presented by ___" signage at the room entrance. Clean association with the most hands-on programming on the schedule.
For brands with cultural cachet who want to be associated with the late-night programming without managing a booth.
// FEATURE SPONSORSHIPS LIMITED TO 6–10 SLOTS TOTAL · FIRST CONVERSATIONS, FIRST OPTIONS
The NAESE Awards recognize meaningful contributions across six categories. Each category is available as a feature sponsorship; sponsors fund trophy production and ceremony presentation, with sponsor influence on selection structurally prevented.
For the full category list, selection process, and how to nominate someone, head to the dedicated Awards page. Sponsorship inquiries for specific award categories come back through the sponsor channel below.
Sponsorship inquiries begin through the NAESE website or by contacting us directly. Interested sponsors will receive materials and discuss fit and availability before any commitments are made — we're not in a rush, and we'd rather get the alignment right than the deal closed.
For sponsorship inquiries: hello@naese.co
For award nominations (when the form goes live): watch this page or sign up for updates by purchasing a badge.
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