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Become a sponsor of the 2027 Auto Care Connect!
2027 sponsorships will be available to the public for purchase in November.
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Before you sponsor
- Sponsorships are available to Auto Care member companies only.
- Sponsoring companies must have in-person representation at 2027 Auto Care Connect.
- Sponsorships are non-refundable.
- If a sponsoring company cancels, Auto Care may offer the same opportunity to a substitute sponsor.
Questions or a creative partnership idea? We’re happy to help shape a sponsorship that meets your goals and brings value to your company.
Event
2027 Auto Care Connect Sponsorship
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.
- Term: 2027 Auto Care Connect (May 10 -13, 2026)
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Step / Activity Challenge
$6,500
Available- This is an opportunity to sponsor and brand the app platform for Connect's step/activity challenge.
- Deadline to commit is Friday March 13 to meet customization deadline
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Marquee Sponsor
$25,000
AvailableBecome Auto Care Connect's top sponsor with this Marquee level sponsorship.- Sponsoring acknowledgement in all Auto Care owned promotion of Connect.
- Connect website will note, "2027 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)
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Partner Sponsors
$6,000
5 of 5 availableAuto Care Connect's Partner Sponsor is a shared sponsorship opportunity to help promote your company and brand).- Acknowledgement as a Partner 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.
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Keynote Sponsorship
$10,000
2 of 3 availablePromote your company and brand with our professional keynote speakers.- Acknowledgement on Connect Website
- 2 minutes of podium time at the start of the keynote (visuals also permitted in 2 min. timeframe)
- Onsite signage recognition
- Acknowledgement of sponsorship in event app
- 5 seats reserved in keynote session for sponsor representatives or invited guests
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Wifi Sponsor
$6,500
AvailableThis is an opportunity to sponsor the wifi that will be available to all attendees of Auto Care Connect.- All onsite promotion of the wifi will acknowledge sponsoring company
- Ability to choose wifi password entered by all attendees
- Recognition in the event app
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Wednesday Reception
$5,000
Sold Sold outThis is an opportunity for a company to sponsor the Wednesday networking reception of Connect.- 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"
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Wednesday Networking Luncheon
$6,500
AvailableOpportunity to sponsor the Wednesday networking luncheon for all attendees of Auto Care Connect.- 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)
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Wednesday Coffee Break
$3,500
AvailableThis is an opportunity for a company to sponsor the Wednesday coffee break during the educational sessions.- Recognition on event website
- Recognition in event app
- Onsite signage recognition
- Ability to bring in own promotional items for distribution (pending Auto Care approval)
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Wednesday Breakfast
$4,000
AvailableThis is an opportunity for a company to sponsor the Wednesday breakfast prior to the start of the educational sessions.- Recognition on event website
- Recognition in event app
- Onsite signage recognition
- Ability to bring in own promotional items for distribution (pending Auto Care approval)
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Tuesday Tradeshow Luncheon
$6,500
AvailableFirst luncheon of Auto Care Connect where all attendees gather for lunch on the tradeshow floor.- 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)
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Tuesday Coffee Break
$3,500
AvailableThis is an opportunity for a company to sponsor the Tuesday coffee break during the educational sessions.- Recognition on event website
- Recognition in event app
- Onsite signage recognition
- Ability to bring in own promotional items for distribution (pending Auto Care approval)
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Tuesday Breakfast
$4,000
AvailableThis 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.- Recognition on event website
- Recognition in event app
- Onsite signage recognition
- Ability to bring in own promotional items for distribution (pending Auto Care approval)
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Thursday Breakfast
$2,500
AvailableThursday 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.- Recognition on the event website
- Recognition in the event app
- Onsite signage recognition
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Session Sponsor
$2,500
AvailablePromote your company and brand at one of our breakout sessions (held either Tuesday May 11 or Wednesday May 12).- Recognition on event website
- Recognition in event app
- Onsite signage recognition
- Company logo in session title slide
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Monday Welcome Reception
$5,000
AvailableThis is an opportunity for a company to sponsor the Welcome Reception of Connect and the first official group gathering!- 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"
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Meter Board
Call for Pricing
AvailableThis 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.- Contact jessica.finnerty@autocare.org to discuss options and further details.
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Connect Hotel Keys Sponsor
$7,500
AvailableThis 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 14 to meet production deadline) -
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Badge Lanyard Sponsor
$5,000
Sold outThis is an exclusive opportunity to sponsor the badge lanyards that each attendee will wear during the Connect events. -
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App Sponsor
$5,000
AvailableThe Auto Care Connect event app is the primary resource for all attendees.- 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)
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App Banner
$2,500
2 of 2 AvailableThe Auto Care Connect event app is the primary resource for all attendees.- 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)
2027 Sponsorships will be available to the public for purchase in November.
When in the purchasing process, please be sure to "PURCHASE FOR ORGANIZATION" and for a faster experience, please click "Review & Check Out" at the bottom of the screen to bypass all of the displayed sponsorships.
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.
Questions? Contact Jessica Finnerty
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.
100%
of 2025 respondents would recommend Connect to another colleague.
75%
representation from the full automotive aftermarket supply chain
were Presidents, C-Level, or Vice Presidents, in 2025