// Partnership

Sponsor the Movement

Back a national AI activation ecosystem rooted in HBCUs, workforce development, and equitable innovation — twelve months of impact, one historic conference.

// Why Sponsor

Sponsor a Movement, Not Just a Moment.

By sponsoring the HBCU AI Conference & Year-Round AI Activation Series, you bridge critical gaps in AI readiness, workforce diversity, and community innovation.

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This is not just a conference. This is an ecosystem for implementing AI in real time across HBCUs - where sponsors don't just show up, they help shape the future.

Trailblazer Brand Position

Champion AI innovation rooted in diversity, inclusion, and real-world impact.

Direct Talent Pipeline

Connect with the brightest emerging HBCU technologists, faculty, and graduates.

Workforce Readiness

Help cultivate an AI-educated workforce ready to deploy real solutions.

National HBCU Network

Plug into a connected ecosystem of campuses, communities, and innovators.

// Year-Round Engagement

Putting AI Into Action.

One conference. Twelve months of activation. A continuous loop of learning, deployment, and impact.

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Conference
Mar 11–12, 2027
02
AI Pop-Ups
September / October
03
Lunch & Learns
4 Sessions
04
Workforce Dev
Ongoing
05
Ecosystem
National
◇ 12-Month Engagement Journey ◇
Section 01

AI Certification Pop-Ups @ HT

  • Sponsor-branded, on-campus AI training throughout the year
  • Direct engagement with students and faculty
  • Showcase tools, use cases, and recruit talent at the source
  • Position sponsors as part of the learning experience
Section 02

AI Lunch & Learn Series - 4 Sessions

  • Four virtual sessions
  • Spotlight HBCUs implementing AI to solve real problems
  • Sponsors co-host, feature speakers, or present use cases
  • National visibility well beyond the conference
// Dedicated Sponsorships

Choose Your Tier.

Conference impact + 12 months of activation. Every tier shapes the ecosystem.

PRESENTING
Quantum
$100K
2 Available
Conference
  • Titled Sponsor
  • Special Keynote Sponsor
  • On-Stage Remarks
  • Private Dinner Host
  • VIP Innovation Lounge
  • Major Sponsor - Student Poster Awards
Year-Round
  • Presenting Sponsor for AI Certification Pop-Ups
  • Host 2 AI Lunch & Learn Sessions
Select Tier
Neural Network
$50K
10 Available
Conference
  • Prime Visibility
  • Special Panel Sponsor
  • Networking Reception Host
  • Sponsor - Student Paper Presentation
  • Knowledge Cypher Host
  • Innovation Lounge
Year-Round
  • Sponsor 1 AI Certification Pop-Up
  • Featured in 1 AI Lunch & Learn
Select Tier
Machine Learning
$25K
10 Available
Conference
  • Secondary Visibility
  • Faculty Honorarium Sponsor
  • Workshop Sponsor
  • Social Media Blast
  • Innovation Lounge
Year-Round
  • Participation in AI Pop-Ups
  • Recognition in Lunch & Learn series
Select Tier
Data Science
$10K
10 Available
Conference
  • Tertiary Visibility
  • Chillax Lounge Host
  • Fireside Chat Sponsor
  • Innovation Lounge
Year-Round
  • Recognition across year-round AI programming
Select Tier
HBCU Partnership
$5K
Unlimited
Conference
  • HBCU Partner Recognition
  • Logo on Partner Wall & Program
  • 2 Conference Passes
  • Innovation Lounge Access
Year-Round
  • Featured as HBCU Ecosystem Partner
  • Invitation to AI Pop-Ups & Lunch & Learns
Select Tier
// Partnership Inquiry

Let's Build the Future Together.

Tell us how you'd like to activate. Our team will respond within 48 hours.

HT Office of AI
Skip Vasquez · 512.505.3114
albertovasquez@htu.edu
HBCU AICON
Jennifer P. Miles, Ed.D. · 512.505.3100
jpmiles@htu.edu