TLG27 Conference Sponsorship

Transforming Local Government Conference

Kansas City, MO
April 25 - 28, 2027

Are you part of the Partner Innovation Program?

The Alliance for Innovation recently launched our Innovation Partner program which is designed to create spaces for meaningful connections between our local government members and our key corporate partners. 

The Transforming Local Government conference is an important part of building those connections.  As AFI’s flagship annual conference, the conference provides the spaces and places for our corporate participants to learn from and engage with teams of decision makers as attendees.  

Learn more about the Innovation Partner program here.

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TLG27 | Crossroads to the Future

Where Innovation, Leadership and Community Converge

April 25-28, 2027 | Kansas City, MO

TLG brings together innovative local government leaders, changemakers, and partners who are shaping the future of their communities.

Sponsorship opportunities are designed to provide meaningful visibility, engagement, and connection with an innovation-focused audience while supporting the programming and experiences that make TLG unique.

Our sponsorship opportunities offer a range of investment levels and benefits, from premier conference visibility and keynote recognition to innovation-focused experiences, networking events, and technology.

Please complete the form below to indicate your sponsorship interest. A member of the team will follow up to confirm availability, finalize your sponsorship commitment, and coordinate next steps.

Our Sponsorship Tiers
Services are offered in the following areas:

Platinum Sponsor

$10,000
2 places available
Benefits include:
  • Five complimentary conference registrations
  • Premium Innovation Marketplace exhibit space
  • Premier logo placement on the conference website
  • Logo recognition in the conference app
  • Premium sponsor profile in the conference app
  • Premium conference email recognition
  • Premier sponsor recognition signage
  • Recognition on general session slides
  • Verbal recognition during opening session comments
  • Four social media recognition posts
  • Logo placement on the conference welcome bag
  • Promotional item included in the conference welcome bag
  • Two conference app push notifications
  • VIP reserved seating at the offsite evening event
  • Logo on attendee lanyards through the Lanyard Sponsor add-on, if purchased

Gold Sponsor

$4,000
Unlimited Availability
Benefits include:
  • Three complimentary conference registrations
  • Preferred Innovation Marketplace exhibit space
  • Large logo placement on the conference website
  • Logo recognition in the conference app
  • Enhanced sponsor profile in the conference app
  • Included conference email recognition
  • Large sponsor recognition signage
  • Recognition on general session slides
  • Verbal recognition during general session programming
  • Two social media recognition posts
  • Promotional item included in the conference welcome bag
  • One conference app push notification
  • Additional recognition opportunities as available

Silver Sponsor

$3,000
Unlimited Availability
Benefits include:
  • Two complimentary conference registrations
  • Standard Innovation Marketplace exhibit space
  • Medium logo placement on the conference website
  • Logo recognition in the conference app
  • Standard sponsor profile in the conference app
  • Included conference email recognition
  • Medium sponsor recognition signage
  • Recognition on general session slides
  • Two social media recognition posts
  • Promotional item included in the conference welcome bag
  • One conference app push notification

Bronze Sponsor

$2,000
Unlimited Availability
Benefits include:
  • One complimentary conference registration
  • Standard Innovation Marketplace exhibit space
  • Standard logo placement on the conference website
  • Logo recognition in the conference app
  • Basic sponsor profile in the conference app
  • Included conference email recognition
  • Standard sponsor recognition signage
  • Recognition on general session slides
  • Group social media recognition
  • Promotional item included in the conference welcome bag

Keynote Sponsor

$5,000
2 places available
Benefits include:
  • Three complimentary conference registrations
  • Preferred Innovation Marketplace exhibit space
  • Large logo placement on the conference website
  • Logo recognition in the conference app
  • Enhanced sponsor profile in the conference app
  • Featured conference email recognition
  • Featured sponsor recognition signage
  • Recognition on general session slides
  • Keynote recognition during the sponsored keynote session
  • Three social media recognition posts
  • Promotional item included in the conference welcome bag
  • Two conference app push notifications
  • VIP reserved seating at the offsite evening event
  • Exclusive branding associated with the sponsored keynote session

Innovation Tour Sponsor

$3,000
3 places available
Benefits include:
  • Two complimentary conference registrations
  • Preferred Innovation Marketplace exhibit space
  • Large logo placement on the conference website
  • Logo recognition in the conference app
  • Enhanced sponsor profile in the conference app
  • Included conference email recognition
  • Featured sponsor recognition signage
  • Recognition on general session slides
  • Recognition associated with the sponsored Innovation Tour
  • Two social media recognition posts
  • Promotional item included in the conference welcome bag
  • One conference app push notification
  • Exclusive branding associated with Innovation Tours
Innovation Tour Sponsorship Includes:

+ Company logo featured on tour registration and conference schedule

+ Recognition in the conference app and tour communications

+ Signage at the tour departure location

+ Opportunity to provide a branded giveaway or handout

+ Two company representatives may participate in the Innovation Tour of their choice

+ Opportunity to welcome participants before departure with brief remarks of approximately two minutes

Add-on sponsorship opportunities

Onsite Happy Hour Sponsor
$3,000
3 places available
Benefits include:
  • Event signage
  • Drink ticket or napkin branding
  • Recognition in the conference app
  • Conference app push notification
  • Verbal recognition during the event
Offsite Evening Reception Sponsor
$3,000
3 places available
Benefits include:
  • Venue signage
  • Recognition in the conference agenda
  • Recognition in the conference app
  • Conference app push notification
  • Opportunity to welcome attendees
Lanyard Sponsor
$1,500
1 place available
Benefits include:
  • Company logo on attendee lanyards
  • Registration signage recognition
  • Website recognition
  • Conference app recognition
WiFi / Technology / App Sponsor
$1,500
1 place available
Benefits include:
  • Branded WiFi network and/or login experience
  • Company logo in the conference app
  • Registration signage recognition
  • Website recognition

Have you considered becoming an Alliance for Innovation Partner?

The Alliance for Innovation recently launched our Innovation Partner program which is designed to create spaces for meaningful connections between our local government members and our key corporate partners.  The Transforming Local Government conference is an important part of building those connections.  As AFI’s flagship annual conference, the conference provides the spaces and places for our corporate participants to learn from and engage with teams of decision makers as attendees. Conference sponsorship is included within all Innovation Partner tiers.  Learn more about the Innovation Partner program here.

2027 TLG Sponsor Commitment Form

Please select the sponsorship level you are interested in. A member of the team will follow up to confirm availability and next steps.
Add-on sponsorships are available only to organizations that have committed to a Platinum, Keynote, Gold, Silver, Bronze, or Innovation Tour sponsorship.
Note: Add-on sponsorship availability is limited and will be confirmed by the TLG team.
How will you provide your company logo?
Would you like to utilize the Innovation Marketplace exhibit space included with your sponsorship?
Payment Preference*
Invoice Contact / Billing Information*
Please provide the name, email address, and mailing address for the person or department who should receive the invoice.
How did you hear about TLG 2027?
Thank you for your interest in partnering with TLG 2027! Submitting this form indicates your interest in the selected sponsorship opportunity. A member of the team will follow up with you to confirm sponsorship availability, finalize your benefits and activation details, and provide the sponsorship agreement and payment information.
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Logo Submission Note

Please provide a high-resolution company logo for use on TLG 2027 marketing materials, the conference website, conference app, signage, and other applicable sponsor recognition opportunities. Preferred file formats are PNG, JPG/JPEG, or vector artwork.