Your partnership helps foster the growth of the association and the industry. Auto Care's Connect event brings the aftermarket industry together to make connections, do business and get informed.
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Must be Auto Care member companies to purchase a sponsorship.
Sponsorships are non-refundable.
Sponsoring companies must have in-person representation at 2025 Auto Care Connect.
If the sponsoring company cancels their sponsorship, Auto Care may pursue a substitute sponsor for the same opportunity.
Auto Care Connect Sponsorship Opportunities (Additional Items May Be Added)
Amount
Status
Marquee Sponsor (Exclusive)
Become Auto Care Connect's top sponsor with this Marquee level sponsorship.
Marquee sponsor will receive:
Sponsoring acknowledgement in all Auto Care owned promotion of Connect.
Connect website will note, "2025 Auto Care Connect brought to you by Marquee Sponsor."
Recognition and acknowledgement in all event registration confirmations.
Dedicated Press Release announcing your company as Marquee sponsor.
5 minutes of podium time at the keynote session of your choice (Pending availability of other sponsorship opportunities) Visuals are permitted in 5 minute timeframe.
5 reserved seats for marquee company or their invited guests at the front of each keynote session.
Recognition in on-site signage.
Recognition in event app.
2 complimentary event registrations.
1 complimentary exhibit booth (which includes one registrant)
USD $25,000
Available
Purchase
Partner Sponsors (5 available)
Auto Care Connect's Partnering Sponsors is a shared sponsorship opportunity to help promote your company and brand).
Benefits include:
Acknowledgement as Partnering Sponsor with company logo (link to company website) on Connect website.
Recognition and acknowledgement in all Auto Care owned promotion of Connect event.
Recognition and acknowledgement in all event registration confirmations.
Recognition in on-site signage.
Recognition in event app.
1 complimentary event registration.
USD $5,000 each
4 of 5 Pending
Purchase
New! Step / Activity Challenge
This is an opportunity to sponsor and brand the app platform for Connect's first ever step/activity challenge. (Deadline to commit is Friday March 15 to meet customization deadline)
USD $6,500
Available
Purchase
Keynote Sponsorship (2 available)
Promote your company and brand with our professional keynote speakers. Auto Care Connect will feature a total of three keynote speakers (one on Tuesday May 13 and two on Wednesday May 15). Sponsor keynote choice is on a first come,
first serve basis. No other educational content is offered at the same time as a keynote so potential for all attendees of Connect to be present in the session.
Benefits include:
Acknowledgement on Connect Website
5 minutes of podium time at the start of the keynote (visuals also permitted in 5 min. timeframe)
Onsite signage recognition
Acknowledgement of sponsorship in event app
5 seats reserved in keynote session for sponsor representatives or invited guests
USD $10,000 each
1 of 2 Pending
Purchase
Session Sponsor
Promote your company and brand at one of our breakout sessions (held either Tuesday May 13 or Wednesday May 14). Breakout sessions will run concurrently and topics vary from community specific to general leadership / business skill.
Benefits include:
Recognition on event website
Recognition in event app
Onsite signage recognition
Company logo in session title slide
USD $2,500 each
Available
Purchase
Monday Welcome Reception (Exclusive)
This is an opportunity for a company to sponsor the Welcome Reception of Connect and the first official group gathering!
Benefits include:
Recognition on event website
Recognition in event app
Onsite signage recognition
Recognition on event bars
Ability to bring in own promotional items for distribution (pending Auto Care approval)
Ability to name a "signature drink"
USD $5,000
Available
Purchase
Tuesday Breakfast (Exclusive)
This is an opportunity for a company to sponsor the Tuesday breakfast which is the first breakfast of the event prior to the start of the educational sessions.
Benefits include:
Recognition on event website
Recognition in event app
Onsite signage recognition
Ability to bring in own promotional items for distribution (pending Auto Care approval)
USD $4,000
Available
Purchase
Tuesday Coffee Break (Exclusive)
This is an opportunity for a company to sponsor the Tuesday coffee break during the educational sessions.
Benefits include:
Recognition on event website
Recognition in event app
Onsite signage recognition
Ability to bring in own promotional items for distribution (pending Auto Care approval)
USD $3,500
Available
Purchase
Tuesday Tradeshow Luncheon (Exclusive)
First luncheon of Auto Care Connect where all attendees gather for lunch on the tradeshow floor.
Benefits include:
Recognition on event website
Recognition in event app
Onsite signage recognition
One reserved table for sponsor representatives or invited guests (10 seats)
Ability to bring in own promotional items for distribution (pending Auto Care approval)
USD $6,500
Available
Purchase
Tuesday Tradeshow Happy Hour (Exclusive)
After the first full day at Auto Care Connect, this is the opportunity to sponsor the happy hour from 4:30pm - 5:30pm on the tradeshow floor.
Benefits include:
Recognition on event website
Recognition in event app
Onsite signage recognition
Recognition on event bars
Ability to bring in own promotional items for distribution (pending Auto Care approval)
USD $5,000
Available
Purchase
Wednesday Breakfast (Exclusive)
This is an opportunity for a company to sponsor the Wednesday breakfast prior to the start of the educational sessions.
Benefits include:
Recognition on event website
Recognition in event app
Onsite signage recognition
Ability to bring in own promotional items for distribution (pending Auto Care approval)
USD $4,000
Available
Purchase
Wednesday Coffee Break (Exclusive)
This is an opportunity for a company to sponsor the Wednesday coffee break during the educational sessions.
Benefits include:
Recognition on event website
Recognition in event app
Onsite signage recognition
Ability to bring in own promotional items for distribution (pending Auto Care approval)
USD $3,500
Available
Purchase
Wednesday Networking Luncheon (Exclusive)
Opportunity to sponsor the Wednesday networking luncheon for all attendees of Auto Care Connect.
Benefits include:
Recognition on event website
Recognition in event app
Onsite signage recognition
One reserved table for sponsor representatives or invited guests (10 seats)
Ability to bring in own promotional items for distribution (pending Auto Care approval)
USD $6,500
Available
Purchase
Wednesday Reception (Exclusive)
This is an opportunity for a company to sponsor the Wednesday networking reception of Connect.
Benefits include:
Recognition on event website
Recognition in event app
Onsite signage recognition
Recognition on event bars
Ability to bring in own promotional items for distribution (pending Auto Care approval)
Ability to name a "signature drink"
USD $5,000
Available
Purchase
Thursday Breakfast (Exclusive)
Thursday of Auto Care Connect is the dedicated day for the association's volunteer leaders and interested attendees to engage in committee meetings and discuss the association's initiatives and services. Benefits include:
Recognition on the event website
Recognition in the event app
Onsite signage recognition
USD $2,500
Available
Purchase
Thursday Lunch (Exclusive)
Thursday of Auto Care Connect is the dedicated day for the association's volunteer leaders and interested attendees to engage in committee meetings and discuss the association's initiatives and services.
Benefits include:
Recognition on the event website
Recognition in the event app
Onsite signage recognition
USD $3,000
Available
Purchase
Wifi Sponsor (Exclusive)
This is an opportunity to sponsor the wifi that will be available to all attendees of Auto Care Connect.
Benefits include:
All onsite promotion of the wifi will acknowledge sponsoring company
Ability to choose wifi password entered by all attendees
Recognition in the event app
USD $6,500
Available
Purchase
Badge Lanyard Sponsor (Exclusive)
This is an exclusive opportunity to sponsor the badge lanyards that each attendee will wear during the Connect events.
USD $5,000
Pending
Purchase
App Sponsor
The Auto Care Connect event app is the primary resource for all attendees.
Benefits include:
All promotion of the app will acknowledge sponsoring company
Sponsoring company logo and brief company details will be the first page greeted by all attendees entering the app
1 small ad, in rotation with 2 others, that cycle on the different tabs of the app. (Artwork must be prior approved by Auto Care)
USD $5,000
Pending
Purchase
App Banner (2 Available)
The Auto Care Connect event app is the primary resource for all attendees.
Benefits include:
1 small ad (in rotation with 2 others) that cycle on the different tabs of the app. (Artwork must be prior approved by Auto Care)
USD $2,500
1 of 2 Pending
Purchase
Connect Hotel Keys Sponsor
This is an opportunity to sponsor and brand the hotel keys for guests in the Auto Care Connect specific hotel block. (Deadline to commit is Friday March 15 to meet production deadline)
USD $7,500
Available
Purchase
New! Water Cooler Branding
Phoenix is a desert. Can you imagine how thirsty everyone will be? This is an opportunity to have your artwork produced and displayed on at least 7 water coolers scattered among the Auto Care event space.
$5,000
Available
Purchase
Meter Board
This is an opportunity to have your artwork produced as a meter board and placed at a preferred location of the Auto Care event space. Starting cost is $1,000 and final cost is dependent on artwork and design of meter board.
Call for pricing
Available
Contact jessica.finnerty@autocare.org to discuss options and further details.
Window Cling
This is an opportunity to have your artwork produced as a window cling in prominent foyer space of our keynote session room. Starting cost is $500 and final cost is dependent on artwork and number of window panes selected.
Call for pricing
Available
Contact jessica.finnerty@autocare.org to discuss options and further details.
Why Sponsor at Connect
Connect is Auto Care’s largest educational event that brings together the premier leaders and professionals of the industry for three and half days of learning, collaboration, engagement and solution discovering opportunities.
Support the industry and spotlight your brand at Auto Care’s biggest spring event.
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