2027 ACB Conference and Convention
Corporate Sponsor Information and Opportunities
Make an Impact! Partner with ACB!
The American Council of the Blind (ACB) invites your organization to partner with us as a sponsor of the 2027 ACB Conference and Convention, taking place virtually July 12 - 17 and in person July 23 - 30, 2027, in Jacksonville, Florida. As the nation's leading membership organization of people who are blind and have low vision, ACB works to increase independence, security, equality of opportunity, and quality of life through advocacy, education, leadership, and community engagement. Your sponsorship directly supports programs, educational opportunities, accessible technology demonstrations, leadership development, networking, and community connections that empower people who are blind or have low vision to live independently and participate fully in every aspect of society. At the same time, sponsorship provides an outstanding opportunity to build meaningful relationships with one of the nation's most engaged consumer communities.Sponsorship Benefits
An ACB sponsorship is an investment in visibility, customer relationships, market insight, and brand trust. By partnering with the ACB Conference and Convention, your organization can engage directly with people who are blind or have low vision-along with professionals, advocates, and community leaders who influence purchasing decisions and advance accessibility. Build High-Value Relationships Put your organization in direct conversation with consumers, professionals, advocates, and community leaders who are actively seeking accessible products, services, and technologies. These connections can generate qualified leads, customer insights, partnerships, and long-term loyalty. Increase Brand Visibility Gain exposure across the in-person and virtual convention experience. ACB's hybrid format helps your brand reach participants around the world before, during, and after the event-extending the value of your investment beyond the convention floor.Reach an Influential Consumer Market Connect with people who are blind or have low vision whose purchasing decisions span industries. ACB members are early adopters of accessible technology and trusted sources of recommendations, helping sponsors build awareness and credibility through authentic engagement.
Strengthen Trust in Your Brand Show customers, employees, and partners that accessibility and inclusion are business priorities. Visible support of ACB can reinforce your reputation, differentiate your organization, and build trust with audiences who value companies committed to serving everyone.
Extend the Return on Your Investment Keep your organization visible beyond the convention through ACB's year-round communication channels, creating repeated opportunities for audiences to recognize and engage with your brand:
- ACB website
- Email newsletters
- Social media
- ACB Media
- Post-convention communications
Our 2027 sponsor packages are overflowing with opportunities for you to share your message with conference attendees and people from all around the world. The packages include premiums that let everyone know about your generosity and support.
All sponsors receive:
- Recognition during general sessions
- Recognition spots on ACB Media
- Recognition in the daily convention newspaper
- Listing in the official ACB Conference and Convention program and on the website
- Recognition on the ACB website
- Opportunity to select a sponsored event or activity based on sponsorship level
- Company logo displayed during general sessions
- Recognition in the official conference program
- Company name or logo on the official conference t-shirt
The 2027 Conference and Convention program will be in print and braille format, posted to ACB's website, and distributed to ACB email lists. Sponsorship announcement placement on ACB's website may vary from the print format; website announcement previews will have links to your full announcement.
| ACB 2027 Convention Sponsorship Packages | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crown Jewel ($35,000) | Diamond ($25,000) | Emerald ($15,000) | Ruby ($10,000) | Onyx ($5,000) | |
| General Session Presentation | Presentation during opening session | Presentation during morning session | Presentation during morning session; | ||
| Complimentary sessions for your workshop, seminar, or reception | 3 | 2 | 2 | ||
| Complimentary Registrations | 6 | 4 | 2 | 2 | |
| Complimentary Standard Exhibit Booth with Electricity | Yes | Yes | |||
| Complimentary Standard Exhibit Booth (if confirmed by May 1) |
Yes | Yes | |||
| Recognition During General Sessions | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | <Yes |
| ACB Media Recognition Spots | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Company Name on Conference T-shirt (if confirmed by May 1) |
Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Newspaper Sponsorship announcement | 6 issues (75 words) |
5 issues (75 words) |
4 issues (75 words) |
3 issues (75 words) |
2 issues (75 words) |
| Logo and Link to Your Website on the ACB Home Page Through: | May 31, 2028 | March 31, 2028 | January 31, 2028 | December 31, 2027 | November 30, 2027 |
CROWN JEWEL PACKAGE - $35,000
Our highest level of partnership, offering exceptional visibility before, during, and after the ACB Conference and Convention. Designed for organizations seeking maximum engagement with attendees and the highest level of recognition throughout the event.
Included:
- Participation in general session
- Up to three complimentary meeting sessions for workshops, seminars, or gatherings
- 6 conference registrations
- One standard exhibit booth with electricity
- Six 75-word conference newspaper announcements
- Recognition on the ACB website through May 31, 2028
Sponsors receive:
- Recognition during general sessions
- Recognition spots on ACB Media
- Recognition in the daily convention newspaper
- Listing in the official ACB Conference and Convention program and on the website
- Recognition on the ACB website
- Opportunity to select a sponsored event or activity based on sponsorship level
- Company logo displayed during general sessions
- Recognition in the official conference program
- Company name or logo on the official conference t-shirt
- Hybrid Convention production: Support the technology and production resources allowing participants to attend the Conference and Convention both in person and online.
DIAMOND PACKAGE - $25,000
Diamond Sponsors receive extensive visibility and multiple opportunities to connect with attendees while supporting major convention programs and services.
Included:
- Participation in general session
- Up to two complimentary meeting sessions for workshops, seminars, or gatherings
- Four complimentary conference registrations
- One standard exhibit booth with electricity
- Five 75-word announcements in the daily Convention newspaper
- Recognition on the ACB website through March 31, 2028
Sponsors receive:
- Recognition during general sessions
- Recognition spots on ACB Media
- Recognition in the daily convention newspaper
- Listing in the official ACB Conference and Convention program and on the website
- Recognition on the ACB website
- Opportunity to select a sponsored event or activity based on sponsorship level
- Company logo displayed during general sessions
- Recognition in the official conference program
- Company name or logo on the official conference t-shirt
- Conference Banquet: Sponsoring ACB's signature event is a great opportunity to celebrate the organization's awards and highlight a keynote speaker. Sponsor recognition is provided during the banquet program, and the banquet ticket price will be reduced if confirmed before prices are set;
- Conference Announcements: Sponsor the email announcements, digital communications, and informational messages that keep attendees informed before and during the Conference and Convention;
- Daily Convention Newspaper: Your name and logo will be on the front page of the daily newspaper throughout the conference and convention; your 75-word announcement will be in each issue of the newspaper (6 days in braille, large print, and electronic formats;
- Educational and Recreational Tours off site: Support off-site educational and recreational activities that provide attendees with opportunities to experience the host city. Tour prices will be reduced if confirmed before tour prices are set;
- Podcast Programming: Support the production and distribution of convention podcasts, allowing educational sessions and presentations to remain available to listeners long after the convention concludes. The podcasts will be available on the ACB Media Network.
EMERALD PACKAGE - $15,000
Help make many of the Conference and Convention's educational programs and attendee experiences possible while receiving prominent recognition throughout the event.
Included:
- Participation in general session
- 2 complimentary sessions for workshops, seminars or gatherings
- Two complimentary conference registrations
- One standard exhibit booth (if confirmed by May 1)
- Four 75-word announcements in the daily convention newspaper
- Recognition on the ACB website through January 31, 2028
Sponsors receive:
- Recognition during general sessions
- Recognition spots on ACB Media
- Recognition in the daily convention newspaper
- Listing in the official ACB Conference and Convention program and on the website
- Recognition on the ACB website
- Opportunity to select a sponsored event or activity based on sponsorship level
- Company logo displayed during general sessions
- Recognition in the official conference program
- Company name or logo on the official conference t-shirt
- ACB Media Streaming: Support the live streaming of General Sessions and educational programming through ACB Media. Your organization will be recognized throughout the conference's live broadcasts, extending your visibility to audiences participating remotely;
- Convention Videography: Help underwrite the production of professional video content presented during General Sessions and archived for future viewing. Sponsor recognition will appear in convention video programming;
- Exhibit Hall: Help support one of the convention's most popular destinations, where attendees discover accessible products, emerging technologies, and innovative services from exhibitors across the country;
- Member Voting: Help provide secure, accessible voting technology that enables ACB members to participate fully in organizational governance. Members vote on resolutions, constitution and bylaw amendments, and board and officer positions;
- Official Conference & Convention Program: Subsidize the cost of braille, large print and electronic formats, sponsor recognition throughout the conference and convention. To receive recognition in the print program, this option will need to be confirmed by May 21, 2027;
- Virtual Conference Programming: Support ACB's virtual business and program sessions, allowing participants from across the country to engage before the in-person conference begins. This will be streamed on ACB Media and accessible to attendees by Zoom.
RUBY PACKAGE - $10,000
Support essential convention services and activities that enhance the attendee experience from registration through the closing session.
Included:
- One standard exhibit booth (if confirmed by May 1) or 2 complimentary sessions for a workshop, seminar or gathering;
- Two complimentary conference registrations;
- Three 75-word announcements in the Daily convention newspaper;
- Recognition on the ACB sponsor website through December 31, 2027;
Sponsors receive:
- Recognition during general sessions
- Recognition spots on ACB Media
- Recognition in the daily convention newspaper
- Listing in the official ACB Conference and Convention program and on the website
- Recognition on the ACB website
- Opportunity to select a sponsored event or activity based on sponsorship level
- Company logo displayed during general sessions
- Recognition in the official conference program
- Company name or logo on the official conference t-shirt
- ACB Activities: Help support recognition events and activities that encourage networking, celebration, and community engagement throughout convention week;
- ACB Auction: Sponsor one of ACB's most popular fundraising events, receiving recognition during the auction and in promotional materials;
- Accessibility and Language Services: Support communication access through services such as real-time captioning, American Sign Language interpretation, Spanish interpretation, and assistive listening technologies, ensuring participants can fully engage in convention activities;
- Audio Described Tour Channel: Support the production and distribution of audio described tours that introduce listeners to national parks, museums, and other destinations through the ACB Media tour channel. These programs remain available as archived audio content long after the Conference and Convention concludes. Your company name will be announced prior to each tour;
- Convention Registration: Help support registration services that welcome attendees and provide essential convention materials and information throughout the week. Your name or logo will be printed on the tote bags handed out at registration to in person attendees;
- Exhibit Hall Channel: Support the production of audio presentations that allow attendees to learn about exhibitors before, during, and after the convention through ACB Media and archived recordings;
- Guide Dog Relief Area: Support the care and maintenance of designated relief areas for the hundreds of guide dogs attending the Conference and Convention, helping ensure a safe and comfortable environment for handlers and their canine partners;
- Information Help Desk: Provide support for one of the convention's most valuable attendee resources. The Information Help Desk assists both in-person and virtual participants with schedules, locations, technology, and general conference information. The information desk telephone will be answered with your company name.
ONYX PACKAGE - $5,000
Provide valuable support for programs that enrich the Conference and Convention experience for attendees of all ages.
Included:
- One complimentary session for a workshop, seminar or gathering
- Two 75-word announcements in the daily convention newspaper
- Recognition on the ACB sponsor website through November 30, 2027
Sponsors receive:
- Recognition during general sessions
- Recognition spots on ACB Media
- Recognition in the daily convention newspaper
- Listing in the official ACB Conference and Convention program and on the website
- Recognition on the ACB website
- Opportunity to select a sponsored event or activity based on sponsorship level
- Company logo displayed during general sessions
- Recognition in the official conference program
- Company name or logo on the official conference t-shirt
- ACB Marketplace: Support the Marketplace, where affiliates, entrepreneurs, and small businesses an affordable opportunity to showcase products, services, and creative work outside of general sessions;
- ACB Youth Track: Help introduce high school students who are blind or have low vision to the opportunities, friendships, vital life skills opportunities, and foster independence through ACB. Sponsorship helps offset travel, lodging, registration, and program expenses while encouraging the next generation of leaders;
- Continuing Education Credits (CEC): Support continuing education opportunities for professionals seeking certification renewal while increasing access to high-quality educational programming. Your company name will be on the convention site CEC webpages;
- Event Coordination: Support the volunteer coordinators travel and hotel accommodation. These volunteers coordinate the exhibit hall, tours, information desk, and handle the overall convention coordination logistics;
- Get Up and Get Moving: Promote healthy lifestyles by supporting recreational, wellness, and fitness activities designed for attendees of all ages;
- Kids Explorers Club: Support a safe, engaging environment for children ages 6-12 while parents and caregivers participate in convention activities. Sponsorship helps provide supervision, supplies, transportation, and meals throughout the week;
- Kids Explorers Club Activities: Help fund educational field trips, recreational activities, games, and other memorable experiences designed specifically for children attending the Conference and Convention;
- Leadership Development: Help cultivate future leaders by supporting leadership training, mentoring opportunities, and professional development programs for emerging leaders and young professionals;
- Life Member Breakfast: Recognize ACB Life Members for their longstanding commitment and service to the organization. Sponsors receive recognition during this special event celebrating their dedication to ACB;
- Outstanding Blind Students Reception: Celebrate scholarship recipients and outstanding students as they connect with ACB leaders, mentors, sponsors, and convention attendees. This event recognizes academic achievement while encouraging future leadership and professional success;
- Scholarship Recipient Travel: Help students attend the ACB Conference and Convention by supporting travel and lodging expenses. For many recipients, this is their first opportunity to participate in a national gathering of blind and low vision leaders, professionals, and peers. Choose any combination of options from any of the other sponsorship levels to equal $5,000.
If you need more information or wish to become a convention sponsor, email acbconvsponsorships@acb.org or call Nancy Feela at (612) 332-3242.
ACB BRENDA DILLON MEMORIAL WALK
Become a sponsor for the ACB Brenda Dillon Memorial Walk - select the walk as your sponsorship package option (your logo on walk giveaways).
Don't see exactly what you want to sponsor? We can develop a custom package to fit your needs.