Sponsorship · May 16, 2026
Sanders Studios, Brooklyn — a curated conference bridging senior industry leaders with the next wave of designers, technologists, and creative founders.
Why Sponsor
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Senior designers and technologists from Fortune 500s alongside students from Parsons, FIT, SVA, Pratt, and Cooper Union — the people who influence tool adoption and culture.
02
May 16 sits at the intersection of the city's two biggest design and tech moments, pulling attendees already in town and primed for discovery.
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This isn't a trade show floor. Every sponsor is vetted for audience fit. Your brand gets category exclusivity and genuine integration into the program — not just a logo on a wall.
04
Past hackathon editions sponsored by Lovable and World Labs. Active support from Friends of Figma and a coalition of nonprofit design communities across New York.
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Talks, workshop recordings, and Substack recap features extend your brand's reach well beyond the single day — to a 2,000+ subscriber list of designers and creative technologists.
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Workshop sponsors get a captive room of decision-makers for 45–60 minutes. No banner ad converts like teaching someone to use your product in real time.
Sponsorship Packages
Community Partner
Community
$750 / event
Up to 8 slots · nonprofits welcome
Brand Sponsor
Brand
$2,500 / event
Up to 4 slots · category exclusivity
Workshop Sponsor
Workshop
$5,000 / event
2 slots only · tech brands, AI tools
Presenting Partner
Presenting
$10,000+ / event
1 slot only · currently available
| What's included | Community $750 |
Brand $2,500 |
Workshop $5,000 |
Presenting $10,000+ |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Logo on website + program | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| Swag in attendee bag | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| Social feature posts | 1 | 3 | 5 | Ongoing |
| Complimentary tickets | 2 | 4 | 6 | 10 |
| Vendor table | — | ✓ | ✓ Premium corner | ✓ Bespoke |
| Email blast mention | — | Mention | Dedicated send | Dedicated send |
| Category exclusivity | — | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| Stage mention / keynote | — | — | ✓ Intro slot | ✓ Open + close |
| Workshop session (45–60 min) | — | — | ✓ Co-branded | — |
| Substack recap feature | — | — | ✓ | ✓ Founder interview |
| "Presented by" title credit | — | — | — | ✓ |
| Right of refusal for 2027 | — | — | — | ✓ |
The Audience
Future of NYC Design brings together the full spectrum of New York's creative technology community. Senior practitioners from global companies sit alongside emerging talent from the city's top design schools — the same people who will be making tool, vendor, and platform decisions for the next decade.
Workshop and Presenting Partner slots are limited. Reach out now to hold your category.