Welcome to wastED Opportunities, USI’s 10th annual urban soils symposium.
We are excited for you to join us in exploring the process of metabolism repair through soils along three intersecting topics: Recycling, Remediation, and Reclamation!
Please purchase your tickets at this page and securely check out using PayPal. Breakfast, Lunch & refreshments served. Refunds only available not less than 7 days prior to the event. You may also purchase tickets at the door using cash or credit card.
When:
Fri. & Sat.
Nov 21 & 22
9 am - 5:30 pm
Where:
In-Person at 4W43 Building
4 West 43rd St.
New York, NY 10036
Love soils? Love this symposium? We would love your support! We are committed to making this symposium accessible to all, and so we continue to offer it for a low fee, but tickets only typically cover 20% of the event. You can help by donating, volunteering at the event, or promoting this event on your social media (LinkedIn, Instagram or Facebook). Interested in sponsorship opportunities? Scroll down past the tickets!
Just so you know, USI is tax-deductible under 170(c)(1)
Partnership Opportunities
Event
Tiers
Bronze: $2,000
Be our pollinator. Support collaborations and engagement through the Bronze partnership.
Corporate Logo on Sponsors Thank You slide during (1) conference day
Logo in pre-conference communications (newsletter and email blasts)
Logo on Website Event Page
Exhibit table
WIFI: $3,000
Be our ionic bond. Help attendees “stay connected” by sponsoring the event’s WiFi network.
Logo on event website and LinkedIn banner
Acknowledgement with logo on event social media
Logo on any onsite communications related to WIFI code (i.e. tabletop tent card at registration desk, etc.)
Become a Sponsor!
Get recognized, Be visible, Reach a diverse audience, Build meaningful relationships,Gain insights, Grow your reputation.
Your sponsorship supports more than the event. By partnering, you invest in USI’s mission to create access to soils education, resources, tools, and technology that connects efforts across disciplines, sectors, and backgrounds in building thriving livelihoods with healthy soils. Joining us, you are part of a vibrant ecosystem for innovation and knowledge exchange.
Silver: $4,000
Be our metabolic catalyst. Drive the energy of the symposium through our Silver Sponsorship package.
All benefits of Bronze tier, plus:
2 complimentary 2-day conference admission
Special recognition in opening & closing addresses (both days)
Acknowledgement on social media posts related to the event
Exhibit Table (8’x4’)
Sponsor logo centerpiece at roundtables
Branded swag distribution
Breakfast/Lunch: $3,000/Day
Bring the good mood and energy to the symposium with a nutritious breakfast or satiating lunch. Enhance the output by sponsoring lunch for 1 or 2 days.
Special Recognition by MC before breakfast & lunch
Logo on Slide before breakfast/lunch
Recognition in digital program as Meal Sponsor
Logo on event website and social media
Option to display visual branding during sponsored mealtime
Opportunity to provide branded swag to attendees
Gold: $6,000
Be our star supporter and elevate your organization's visibility and influence as a premier supporter.
All benefits of Silver tier, plus:
Complimentary cocktail reception
Larger logos and Gold Sponsor recognition for all Silver-tier categories
Logo banners (provided by sponsor) in each room
Logo included in digital program
Street-facing logo banner in Midtown Manhattan
Acknowledged in all current and future USI events (3 months)
Networking Reception: $3,000
Be our indigenous microbe inoculant! Foster new and valuable connections among attendees by sponsoring our networking reception.
Special Recognition at end of Day 1 closing remarks
Exclusive branding throughout cocktail reception
Logo in pre-conference social media/comms
Logo on event website
Opportunity to provide sponsored branded cocktail napkins/coasters
Opportunity to provide branded swag to attendees
For more information and a la carte partnership options, check out the full partnership guide, below.
Please contact Tatiana Morin at Tatiana@urbansoils.org, 613-717-2201 for questions or to express partnership interest.
Platinum: $15,000
Be all the “hyphae!”. Be the connector, making it all happen.
All benefits of the gold sponsorship, plus
5-minute keynote presentation during prime symposium slot
Logo on LinkedIn event banner
Logo on USI website front page for 6 months
Logo on all USI social media and public communications for 6 months
Exhibition table in Welcome Foyer (both days)
Logo included in USI’s YouTube video promo and recap of symposium
Exhibitor Table: $900
Exhibitor booths are located in the Vendor lobby shared with registration and other interactive exhibits. It is located in a high traffic zone between all room accesses. Dedicated sessions will provide extra visibility and audience interaction.
Showcase or demonstrate your organization’s products or services
Connect with event attendees from across the country
Each booth rental includes one 8’ x 3’ table with a tablecloth and two chairs.