2026 Sponsorship Opportunities
We’re excited to introduce a refreshed and more focused annual sponsorship guide for our valued members. In response to your feedback, we’ve streamlined our event programming and restructured our sponsorship offerings to create better alignment with your interests.
Key Changes for 2026:
- Fewer but more impactful events: We heard you loud and clear. We are going to produce two high-impact Signature events instead of three: the first, a summer Operational Excellence Conference; the second, a fall Leadership Conference. With two premium events, members will be able to better allocate their time and conference budgets. We believe this will boost attendance. Further, this approach enables the GAM team and its sponsors to focus more resources, attention, and energy on elevating the event experience for GAM members. Everyone wins.
- Simplified sponsorship structure: Rather than navigating a tiered grid of annual sponsorship levels, we are now offering a single Annual Sponsorship opportunity. This change simplifies your decision making, lowers cost barriers, and ensures all sponsors receive strong year-round visibility and recognition.
- More customization: Our menu of Signature event sponsorship opportunities – including receptions, bars, dinners, and more – is available to all GAM supporters. This lets you customize your involvement based on your company’s priorities and audience engagement goals.
These changes are designed to make the sponsorship experience easier to navigate, more customizable, and ultimately more effective. Whether you’re looking to build year-round brand awareness or make a big impact at a single event, the 2026 program offers smarter options and hopefully stronger results.
2025 Sponsorships are still available. Contact Rebekah Murray if you'd like to support
the 2025 Fall Meeting, the 125th Anniversary Celebration, or our Legislative Dinners.
ANNUAL SPONSORSHIPS: $20,000
- 1 complimentary registrations at each signature event, valued between $1000 - $1500
- Company video played at each signature event
- Logo placement and recognition at GAM Signature Events and through social media channels
- Transformer (+1300 readers, 45% average open rate)
- LinkedIn (+3000 followers, +63% growth in 12 months)
- Mobile event app, GAM Engage
- Sponsor ribbon on name badge at events
- Opportunity to display banners or branded materials at events
- Access to private GAM networking events with industry leaders
- Rights to additional event sponsorships at a 10% discount
GAM SIGNATURE EVENT SPONSORSHIPS
Welcome Reception: $7,500
(1 available at each Signature Event)
As the welcome reception sponsor for a GAM signature event, your company will be the first to make an impression. Enjoy prominent logo placement on signage, event materials, and recognition during opening remarks. This sponsorship offers high visibility and a unique opportunity to kick off the event by connecting with attendees in a fun, social setting.
Bar Sponsor: $5,000
(3 available at each Signature Event)
As the Bar Sponsor for a GAM signature event, your company will be front and center at the evening’s most social spot. Enjoy logo placement on bar signage, optional branded cocktails, and shoutouts during the event. It’s a fun high-visibility way to connect with attendees and leave a lasting impression.
Dinner Sponsor: $15,000
(2 available at each Signature Event)
As the exclusive sponsor for one of the evening dinners at a GAM signature event, your company will enjoy priority brand visibility throughout the evening, including logo placement on event signage, dinner menus, and promotions materials. You’ll receive public recognition during welcome remarks, reserved seating for your team and guests, and the opportunity to address attendees. This sponsorship also includes featured recognition in event communications, social media shoutouts, and the option to provide branded giveaways or materials at dinner. Aligning your brand with this key networking opportunity showcases your support for the industry while maximizing meaningful engagement with decision makers in a relaxed, social setting.
Display Table: $3,500
(unlimited availability, includes 1 complimentary registration)
Your company will have reserved space at a GAM signature event to showcase products, services and materials in a high-traffic area. It is a great way to build brand awareness, spark conversations, and generate leads in a professional setting.
BONUS SPONSORSHIP OPPORTUNITIES
These high-impact sponsorships go beyond our signature conferences, offering unique ways to align your company’s brand with key audiences and moments throughout the year. These opportunities allow you to tailor your visibility and deepen engagement where it matters most.
D.C. FLY-IN SPONSORSHIPS: $10,000
(includes 1 complimentary registration)
Join GAM leaders in Washington, D.C. as they meet with Georgia’s Congressional delegations and key federal policymakers on issues that matter most to manufacturers in our state. The sponsors will receive superior recognition through logo placement, mention in all materials, reserved seating at all Congressional meetings, social media recognition, and an opportunity to speak during an evening reception.
BOARD OF DIRECTORS' RETREAT SPONSORSHIPS: $5,000
This exclusive retreat brings together the executive leadership and board of GAM for strategic planning, peer exchange, and vision-setting. The sponsor will have the opportunity to attend the welcome reception and opening dinner. There will also be a 30-minute presentation opportunity at the welcome reception or during a business meeting to put forward a compelling insight for the executive manufacturing leaders who comprise GAM’ s board. The sponsor’s logo will be visible on all event materials, signage, and retreat agenda.
GEORGIA MANUFACTURERS PLAYOFFS SPONSORSHIPS:
$10,000, $7,500, and $5,000
12,708 users cast 63,204 votes in 2025's inaugural Playoffs contest!
The GAM Playoffs pit manufacturers across the state against each other in a friendly, multi-week bracket competition in which the public votes on the most innovative, most compelling – or “peachiest” -- product made in Georgia. Sponsors will be recognized as supporters of our industry and will help drive awareness of modern manufacturing in the state. In turn, sponsors will bring recognition to the thousands of employees who make these amazing products possible. High visibility public speaking opportunities will be coordinated as part of this sponsorship.
Gold Level Benefits ($10,000): Logo locked to Playoffs Logo, logo included on physical and digital promotions, invited to participate in all events associated with the Playoffs.
Silver Level Benefits ($7,500): Logo included on physical and digital promotions, invited to attend all events associated with the Playoffs.
Bronze Level Benefits ($5,000): Mentioned in physical and digital promotions.
DIGITAL MEDIA SPONSORSHIPS: $7,500 per quarter (minimum of 3 features) or $2,500 per individual issue
As a Digital Media Sponsor, your company will be featured across our key digital channels – including three sponsored highlights per quarter in our Transformer newsletter (+1300 readers with an average open rate of 45%) and on LinkedIn (+3000 followers, 63% growth over 12months). This sponsorship offers valuable visibility to a highly engaged manufacturing audience. Each spotlight must include company-provided, industry content that delivers insight, innovation, or value to manufacturers.
SPECIAL EVENT PROMOTION: $5,000 per event (limited availability)
This unique sponsorship opportunity is designed for companies looking to take the lead in planning and hosting a custom event—such as a facility tour, networking event, or industry roundtable—targeted to the manufacturing community. Interested sponsors must propose the topic, format, speakers, and logistics, and are responsible for all planning and associated costs. In return, the sponsor receives GAM’s full promotional outreach to its membership, exclusive branding to GAM members, and the opportunity to position the company as a thought leader on a topic of mutual relevance. All content must be educational in nature and aligned with GAM member interests. Special events will be accepted based on GAM’s evaluation and availability.
GAM SPEAKING ENGAGEMENT: $5,000 (limited availability)
This opportunity offers your company a 45-minute speaking slot at a GAM event, either as a keynote or as part of a panel session – final format to be determined at GAM’s discretion based on program needs and content alignment. Sponsors will be recognized in the event materials, receive on-site branding, and gain direct access to manufacturing executives.