We strive to keep this conference low-cost or free, if possible. To help maintain this approach, we are inviting external sponsors to support specific aspects of the conference, such as space bookings, meals, technology services, keynotes, printed materials, and accessibility features like American Sign Language interpretation.
TALKS offers sponsors visibility across a diverse MSU audience committed to educational improvement, as well as the opportunity to be associated with one of MSU’s most collaborative teaching events of the year.
We are grateful for the sponsors who invest in the TALKS Conference and support educators across roles at MSU. Their support strengthens our community and helps create an inclusive, energizing event for all participants:
Please email CTLI.TALKS@msu.edu for more sponsorship information.
In-kind sponsors are recognized based on the estimated value of their contribution (no more than $5,000 equivalence). All in-kind donations will be acknowledged appropriately. All sponsors and sponsorship must comply with MSU's sponsorship policy.
Amount: $3,000-$5,000
Sponsors: A Featured Event (e.g., keynote speakers, in-person lunch, ASL interpretation, pavilion reservation, awards ceremony)
Benefits to Sponsors:
Logo/name on event website, program, and in event logistics emails
Verbal recognition during opening remarks
Optional table at in-person event
Amount: $1,500-$2,999
Sponsors: A High-Visibility Part of the Conference (e.g., breakfast, interactive participant experience)
Benefits to Sponsors:
Logo/name on event website, program, and in event logistics emails
Optional table at in-person event
Amount: $500-$1,499
Sponsors: Logistics of the Conference (e.g., coffee breaks, conference swag/lanyards, print signs and materials)
Benefits to Sponsors:
Logo/name on event website, program, and in event logistics emails
Amount: $100-$499
Sponsors: Conference Support (e.g., general access costs, registration gift, award winner gifts)
Benefit to Sponsors:
Name on event website and program