Sponsor the Minnesota Autism Conference

Minnesota’s largest autism learning event—now more accessible than ever.

Event Dates: April 15–16, 2026
Format: Fully Virtual, Two-Day Conference
Expected Attendance: 250+ professionals, families, and autistic individuals
Contact: Kelly Ulrick — kulrick@ausm.org | 612.321.1778

Support access to high-quality autism education across Minnesota.

For more than 30 years, the Minnesota Autism Conference has brought together caregivers, educators, service providers, therapists, autistic adults, and families for meaningful learning and connection.

In 2026, the conference moves to a fully virtual, two-day format—a strategic shift that ensures long-term sustainability while expanding access to expert-led, affirming autism education.

Sponsoring the Minnesota Autism Conference:

  • Supports accessible, evidence-informed learning

  • Aligns your organization with inclusion and community wellbeing

  • Connects your brand with a highly engaged statewide audience

Where learning, access, and impact meet.

As Minnesota’s largest autism-focused learning event, the Conference offers sponsors:

  • Direct access to professionals and families seeking trusted resources

  • Brand visibility before, during, and after the event

  • Extended exposure through a printed conference program mailed to every attendee

  • Alignment with AuSM’s mission to advance education, advocacy, and support

This is more than sponsorship—it’s an investment in community-wide learning.

View the sponsorship flyer.


Choose the sponsorship level that meets your goals

Exhibit — $149

 

Perfect for small organizations or first-time sponsors.

Includes:

  • One conference registration

  • Name on website

  • Name in program (if reserved by 3/20/26)

  • Acknowledgement in pre-event emails

👉 Become an Exhibit Sponsor


Bronze — $499

Great for organizations looking to get noticed and join the cause.

Includes everything in Exhibit, plus:

  • Highlighted on social media
  • Name in registration mailer (if reserved by 1/2/26)

  • Logo on slide prior to all sessions

👉 Become a Bronze Sponsor


Silver — $999

Expand your reach and recognition.

Includes everything in Bronze, plus:

  • Link on website

  • Logo in program (if reserved by 3/20/26)
  • Small logo on registration mailer (if reserved by 1/2/26)

  • Acknowledgment during all session intros

  • Introduce designated breakout speaker and highlight your company

👉 Become a Silver Sponsor


Gold — $1,999

High-impact visibility throughout the conference.

Includes everything in Silver, plus:

  • Medium logo on registration mailer (if reserved by 1/2/26)
  • Logo on website

  • Introduce designated keynote speaker and highlight your company
  • Half page ad in the conference program (artwork due 3/27/26. Program is mailed to all conference participants)

👉 Become a Gold Sponsor


Platinum — $3,999

Premier sponsorship with keynote visibility.

Includes everything in Gold, plus:

  • Full page ad in the conference program (artwork due 3/27/26. Program is mailed to all conference participants)

  • Play a minute-long company promotional video prior to keynote presentations (provided by you)

👉 Become a Platinum Sponsor 

Advertising Opportunities

Extend your reach.

Advertising in the 2026 Minnesota Autism Conference Program places your message directly into attendees’ hands—literally.

Each participant receives a printed program mailed to their home, offering extended visibility during and long after the conference.

Ad Rates:

  • Full-page ad: $999

  • Half-page ad: $799

Details:

  • Artwork due: March 27, 2026

  • Programs mailed to all registered attendees

👉 Reserve Advertising Space

Who You'll Reach

Autistic Adults

Educators

Parents and Caregivers

Providers, Therapists, and Clinicians

Ready to Sponsor?

This is a highly engaged audience seeking quality information and trusted partners. Show your commitment to access, learning, and inclusion.

Become a Sponsor