ATD Arizona - Sponsor the Shift

Lead the Shift 2026 Sponsorship Opportunities

ATD Arizona’s 2026 Annual Conference, Lead the Shift: Talent Development’s Role in an AI World, is a full-day, in-person event on October 29, 2026 in Phoenix, Arizona.

The conference convenes folks from across talent development including learning and development leaders, instructional designers, people business partners, and organizational development professionals to explore how AI is reshaping talent development, capability building, and workplace learning strategies.

Your sponsorship connects your brand directly with decision-makers and practitioners who influence technology adoption, learning ecosystems, and culture change across organizations in Arizona and the broader region.

Why Sponsor Lead the Shift?

Position your organization as a partner in strategic AI readiness and future-of-work initiatives in talent development
Build meaningful relationships with LD and HR leaders through visible participation in sessions, networking, and exhibit opportunities
Increase brand awareness via multi-channel recognition (website, program, signage, slides, social media, and on-site mentions)
Support ATD Arizona’s mission to advance the talent development profession through education, community, and connection

Ready to sponsor? To reserve your tier or explore a custom partnership, contact ATD Arizona via atdaz@atdaz.org.

Sponsor Benefits

	Gear Shift	Paradigm Shift	Quick Shift	Shift Kit
	$1,000	$500	$250	In-Kind
	You’re driving the shift with top gear, for top visibility. This level is exclusive to one sponsor.	You’re helping change how talent development thinks about its role.	You're leading a nimble way to show up and support the shift.	You're providing the extras that keep the shift running smoothly like swag, gift cards, and raffle items.
Top logo placement on website & virtual program	Yes	Yes	Yes	Name listed
Signage recognition	Main-stage and general conference signage	General conference signage	Signage at sponsored session or area	Signage at raffle / refreshment area
Verbal recognition	During keynote and/or opening remarks	During opening remarks	During sponsored session or raffle	Raffle thank-you mention
Speaking opportunity	Brief remarks or keynote/session introduction	Session or panel introduction (as available)	Session intro (limited availability)	—
Exhibit table / booth	Premium exhibit location, full-day	Standard exhibit table	Networking reception table	—
Logo on conference webpage	Premier placement	Standard placement	Standard placement	Listed as contributor
Logo on virtual program	Premier placement	Standard placement	Standard placement	Name listed
Complimentary registrations	2	1	—	—
Social media recognition	Dedicated spotlight post	Shared recognition post	Thank-you mention	Group thank-you post
Slide recognition in general sessions	Included on general session sponsor slide	Included on general session sponsor slide	Included on general session sponsor slide	Included on general "thank you" slide
Attendee raffle recognition	Named as raffle sponsor	Included on raffle slides	Included on raffle slides	Highlighted as raffle provider
Opt-in attendee contact list available post-conference	Included	Included	—	—
First right of refusal for 2027 title sponsorship	Included	—	—	—

Ready to Sponsor?

Sponsorships are limited and confirmed on a first-come, first-served basis.

To reserve your tier or explore a custom partnership, contact ATD Arizona via atdaz@atdaz.org. All sponsorship contributions directly support ATD Arizona’s mission to advance the talent development profession across our state.

Association for Talent Development, Arizona Chapter is a 501(c)3) non-profit organization

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