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Sponsorship Opportunities

Join us to support the Annual Meeting while also raising awareness of your work, services or products at the largest international gathering of folklorists and cultural workers.

At our meeting, your support reaches nearly 900 professionals in folklore studies and related fields, working in academic, public, and private institutions. Our sponsors and exhibitors are a vital part of our annual meetings. Plus, as an exhibitor, you have access to all sessions and social events.

Why sponsor, exhibit or advertise at the AFS Annual Meeting?

Sponsor recognition begins with combined support of the annual meeting at $1,500 or more. If you are an exhibitor, advertiser or donor, you may qualify for additional sponsorship benefits. Please see below for deadlines to be included in print materials, and reach out to us to build your complete sponsor package!

Sponsorship Packages

Sponsor recognition begins with combined support of $1,500 or more. If you are an exhibitor, advertiser or donor, you may qualify for additional sponsorship perks. Learn more (here)

For full details and policies, see Terms, Conditions, and Specifications for Meeting Sponsors.

Lead Sponsor- $25,000 and above

Flagship Event Sponsorship with custom benefits package

Benefits can include:

  • Invitations to the Sponsor Reception and Events
  • Prominent visibility in all sponsor signage
  • Full page Ad in Notebook and Program
  • Special Flagship online promotions
  • 10 Guest Annual Meeting Registration
  • Custom perks- Special event/reception sponsor, program inserts, sponsor table or other recognition

Level I- $10,000 or more

Benefits can include:

  • Invitations to the Sponsor Reception and Events
  • Prominent visibility in all sponsor signage
  • Full page Ad in Notebook and Program
  • Special Flagship online promotions
  • 8 Guest Annual Meeting Registration
  • Custom perks- Special event/reception sponsor, program inserts, sponsor table or other recognition

Level II- $5,000 or more

Benefits can include:

  • Invitations to the Sponsor Reception and Events
  • Prominent visibility in all sponsor signage
  • Full page Ad in Notebook and Program
  • 6 Guest Annual Meeting Registration
  • Custom perks- Special event/reception sponsor, program inserts, sponsor table or other recognition

Level III- $2,500 or more

Benefits can include:

  • Invitations to the Sponsor Reception and Events
  • Listing on sponsor signage
  • 1/2 page Ad in Notebook and Program
  • 4 Annual Meeting Guest Registration

Level IV- $1,500 or more

Benefits can include:

  • Invitations to the Sponsor Reception and Events
  • Listing on sponsor signage
  • 1/2 page Ad in Notebook or Program
  • 2 Annual Meeting Guest Registration

Gifts of $1,500 or less are equally important to AFS, and are listed as “additional contributors” in sponsor materials if received before the September 1, 2025 print program deadline.