Where enterprise leaders gather
1682 explores the innovation landscape, with a focus on how AI is influencing profit + process, through behind-the-scenes demos and details. 1682 focuses on the real-world use of AI—what works, what doesn’t, and why.
1682 INNOVATION SERIES
1 sponsorship, 2 premier events
Reach decision-makers at the 1682 conference and our exclusive innovation leaders mixer, where the most innovative minds in the industry gather to explore emerging solutions. Sponsoring both events puts your brand directly in front of enterprise leaders actively exploring innovation solutions.
1682 innovation leaders mixer
An exclusive invite-only gathering for 50 executives, founders, and industry leaders to connect over great conversation and handcrafted cocktails in a vibrant social setting before the 1682 Innovation Conference.
September 24, 2026
1682: the business of innovation conference
A full-day flagship conference, featuring dynamic panels, keynote speakers, and interactive sessions at the prestigious Barnes Museum, a venue where art, culture, and innovation converge.
October 7, 2026
Sponsorship tiers
Presenting sponsor
EXCLUSIVE!
Exclusive opportunity for a single sponsor to be the presenting partner across both events: the Conference and Innovation Leaders Mixer.
BUSINESS OUTCOME
Anchor your brand to the full 1682 Innovation Series, shaping industry conversation while building trust and influence with senior decision-makers.
Investment
$25,000
Benefits + exposure
BRAND VISIBILITY
Exclusive brand placement across the conference event collateral, signage, and website
SOCIAL MEDIA
4 posts and mentions
THOUGHT LEADERSHIP
An opportunity to host a curated table topic during lunch or afternoon breaks. Moderator or speaker placement on a selective panel at the 1682 conference
PRIVATE NETWORKING OPPORTUNITY
Co-brand pre-event 1682 Innovation Leaders Mixer, an invite-only networking event for 50 executives, founders, and industry leaders
Tickets included
1682 CONFERENCE
6
INNOVATION LEADERS MIXER
2
Speaker dinner sponsor
Benefits outlined are applicable to both events.
BUSINESS OUTCOME
Deepen executive trust and accelerate relationships by sponsoring an intimate speaker dinner that puts your brand at the center of candid, high-value conversations the night before the conference.
Investment
$15,000
Benefits + exposure
BRAND VISIBILITY
Prominent brand placement across the conference event collateral, signage, and website
SOCIAL MEDIA
3 posts and mentions
SPEAKER DINNER ACTIVATION
Brand placement across speaker dinner touchpoints (welcome signage, place cards, and select table details), plus verbal recognition by the host during opening remarks and key toasts.
Tickets included
1682 CONFERENCE
5
INNOVATION LEADERS MIXER
2
Platinum sponsor
Benefits outlined are applicable to both events.
BUSINESS OUTCOME
Strengthen perception and influence by aligning your brand with high-impact moments that matter to executives and industry leaders.
Investment
$10,000
Benefits + exposure
BRAND VISIBILITY
Prominent brand placement across the conference event collateral, signage, and website
SOCIAL MEDIA
3 posts and mentions
Choice of 1:
SPONSORED COCKTAIL HOUR AT THE 1682 CONFERENCE
Brand placement on Barnes Foundation cocktail hour signage and napkins, and verbal recognition by the moderator during event announcements —or—
THOUGHT LEADERSHIP
An opportunity to host a curated table topic during lunch or afternoon breaks and moderator or speaker placement on a selective panel at the 1682 conference
Tickets included
1682 CONFERENCE
5
INNOVATION LEADERS MIXER
2
Gold sponsor
Benefits outlined are applicable to both events.
BUSINESS OUTCOME
Strengthen perception and influence by aligning your brand with high-impact moments that matter to executives and industry leaders.
Investment
$7,500
Benefits + exposure
BRAND VISIBILITY
Prominent brand placement across the conference event collateral, signage, and website
SOCIAL MEDIA
2 posts and mentions
Choice of 1:
SPONSORED LUNCH
Brand placement on signage + napkins, and verbal recognition by the moderator during event announcements —or—
THOUGHT LEADERSHIP
An opportunity to host a curated table topic during lunch or afternoon breaks —or—
VENTURE AWARDS
Brand placement on awards-related content and verbal recognition as the official sponsor of the awards segment
Tickets included
1682 CONFERENCE
3
INNOVATION LEADERS MIXER
2
Venture awards title sponsor
Benefits outlined are applicable to both events.
BUSINESS OUTCOME
Deepen influence and support with Philadelphia startup founders and the innovation ecosystem
VENTURE AWARDS WINNER RECEIVES:
$5,000 + consulting hours by O3, 1 year of co-work space by Penn, and other perks.
Investment
$7,500
Benefits + exposure
BRAND VISIBILITY
Brand placement across the conference event collateral, signage, and website
SOCIAL MEDIA
3 posts and mentions
Venture awards title sponsor
VENTURE TITLE SPONSOR
Verbal + on-screen recognition during each startup pitch as the title sponsor of venture awards.
WINNER ANNOUNCEMENT
Share the stage for the announcement and take photos with the winner, finalists, judges.
PRE + POST EVENT PR
Venture Awards media coverage and recap content, with sponsor mention in pre-event promotion and post-event winner story.
Tickets included
1682 CONFERENCE
2
INNOVATION LEADERS MIXER
2
Silver sponsor
Benefits outlined are applicable to both events.
BUSINESS OUTCOME
Align your brand with trusted conversations and topics that matter to innovation leaders.
Investment
$5,000
Benefits + exposure
BRAND VISIBILITY
Brand placement across the conference event collateral, signage, and website
SOCIAL MEDIA
2 posts and mentions
Tickets included
1682 CONFERENCE
3
INNOVATION LEADERS MIXER
2
Bronze sponsor
Benefits outlined are applicable to both events.
BUSINESS OUTCOME
Stay visible and top-of-mind through consistent brand placement across the 1682 experience.
Investment
$2,500
Benefits + exposure
BRAND VISIBILITY
Brand placement across the conference event collateral, signage, and website
SOCIAL MEDIA
1 post and mentions
Tickets included
1682 CONFERENCE
1
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sponsorship
BUSINESS OUTCOME + INVESTMENT
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