Corporate Sponsorship

Brand-aligned partnerships with real community impact.

Familia Fest connects corporate partners to community engagement, volunteerism, early STEM pipeline exposure, and meaningful brand goodwill — anchored to the SHPE National Convention's Indianapolis cycle.

All activations are free and open to families regardless of background.

23 sponsor opportunitiesEvery level includes a 10 x 10 exhibit booth
Sponsorship Tiers

Choose your impact level.

Premier Tier

Presenting Title Sponsor

$50,000
1 exclusive sponsor
Examples
Familia Fest presented by [Company]
  • Exclusive event-wide title billing: “SHPE STEM Familia Fest presented by [Company]”
  • Includes all Pillar Sponsor benefits (named pavilion within Familia Fest footprint)
  • Includes Familia Plaza (Main Stage) title & naming rights
  • 20-minute Familia Plaza main-stage presentation + 10-minute Q&A
  • Emcee call-outs at every Familia Plaza transition throughout the day
  • Premium 10 x 10 exhibit booth in a headline location
  • Top logo lockup on step-and-repeat, signage, event guide, and mobile app
  • Featured mention in all pre- and post-event communications and press
  • Dedicated employee volunteer engagement + private welcome with SHPE leadership
  • Recognition in SHPE National Convention materials
  • Also included at every level
  • 10 x 10 ft exhibit booth with 6 ft table, 2 chairs, and wastebasket
  • Full Convention Registrations: 2
  • Online profile on attendee website and mobile app
  • Level-specific recognition on website (Name)
  • Level-specific recognition in 1 email blast (Name)
Become a Presenting Sponsor

Pillar Sponsor

$15,000
4 sponsors available
Examples
College & Career Readiness PavilionK-12 STEM Discovery PavilionCommunity Impact PavilionHealth & Human Services Pavilion
  • Exclusive naming rights to your pillar
  • Premium brand visibility across event signage & Familia Plaza
  • Stage recognition during Familia Fest
  • Employee volunteer opportunities
  • Inclusion in event marketing, website, and mobile app
  • Post-event impact report
  • Also included at every level
  • 10 x 10 ft exhibit booth with 6 ft table, 2 chairs, and wastebasket
  • Full Convention Registrations: 2
  • Online profile on attendee website and mobile app
  • Level-specific recognition on website (Name)
  • Level-specific recognition in 1 email blast (Name)
Become a Pillar Sponsor

Community Activation Sponsor

$7,500
8 sponsors available
Examples
Scholarship Resource CenterRobotics Challenge ArenaFinancial Empowerment CenterFamily Wellness Center
  • Branding at your interactive activation area
  • On-site volunteer engagement opportunities
  • Logo recognition in event guide and signage
  • Impact reporting
  • STEM inspiration & early pipeline exposure
  • Also included at every level
  • 10 x 10 ft exhibit booth with 6 ft table, 2 chairs, and wastebasket
  • Full Convention Registrations: 2
  • Online profile on attendee website and mobile app
  • Level-specific recognition on website (Name)
  • Level-specific recognition in 1 email blast (Name)
Become a Community Sponsor

Supporting Community Sponsor

$2,500
10 sponsors available
Examples
Volunteer HeadquartersFamily Welcome CenterSTEM Passport ProgramWater & Wellness Station
  • Named placement in event collateral
  • Recognition during Familia Fest
  • Community goodwill alignment
  • Invitation to volunteer & engagement opportunities
  • Also included at every level
  • 10 x 10 ft exhibit booth with 6 ft table, 2 chairs, and wastebasket
  • Full Convention Registrations: 2
  • Online profile on attendee website and mobile app
  • Level-specific recognition on website (Name)
  • Level-specific recognition in 1 email blast (Name)
Become a Supporting Sponsor
À la Carte Opportunities

Familia Plaza, exhibitors, and more.

Pilot-year add-ons designed to keep every activation family-friendly, time-bound, and easy to activate.

Single Opportunity

Familia Plaza Title Sponsorship

Familia Plaza (Main Stage)

$10,000
1 title sponsor · naming rights for the Familia Plaza
  • Familia Plaza named after your organization (e.g., The [Company] Familia Plaza)
  • One reserved 20-minute Familia Plaza presentation + 10-minute Q&A for your speaker
  • Logo featured on the Familia Plaza screen during your session and transitions
  • Emcee recognition at every Familia Plaza transition
  • Premium placement in the mobile app and pre-event communications
  • Reserved front-row seating for your team during Familia Plaza programming
  • Social media spotlight + photo opportunity with SHPE leadership and families
Become the Title Sponsor

20-Minute Familia Plaza Speaking Slot

$1,500per slot
Limited slots · 20-minute presentation + 10-minute Q&A/transition
  • One 20-minute interactive presentation on the Familia Plaza stage (demos, experiments, or stories welcome)
  • 10 minutes reserved for family Q&A and smooth transition
  • Emcee introduction and thank-you recognition
  • Logo featured on the Familia Plaza screen during your session
  • Listing in the mobile app agenda
  • Social media spotlight post featuring your speaker and activity
  • Permission to distribute branded, kid-friendly handouts or swag
  • Optional QR-code sign-up for family follow-up or resource access
Reserve a Speaking Slot

Familia Fest Exhibitor

A dedicated 10 x 10 ft family-facing space for hands-on engagement, recruiting, or resource sharing. Includes a 6 ft table, 2 chairs, and a wastebasket. Pricing is intentionally set for pilot-year accessibility.

$1,000
Corporate sponsors
$500
Community partners & nonprofits
  • 10 x 10 ft booth space with 6 ft table, 2 chairs, and wastebasket
  • Full Convention Registrations: 2
  • Online profile on attendee website and mobile app
  • Level-specific recognition on website (Name)
  • Level-specific recognition in 1 email blast (Name)
  • Hands-on family engagement opportunity
Reserve an Exhibitor Space
Featured Guest Experiences

Inspire families with Jay Flores.

Jay Flores is a science communicator, STEM educator, and author on a mission to inspire the next generation of scientists and engineers. He is a three-time American Ninja Warrior Semifinalist, a contestant on "Are You Smarter Than a Celebrity?", a guide on Discovery Education's Mystery Science Team, and the host of PBS's innovation TV show Make48. Through his programs and performances, Jay has reached thousands of students across the country, making STEM feel exciting, accessible, and fun for all ages.

Watch Jay in action
Jay Flores headshot
Single Opportunity
Jay Flores headshot

It's Not Magic, It's Science! Live Performance

Presented by [Your Organization]

$25,000

Sponsor a one-hour live science performance by Jay Flores on the STEM Familia Fest floor. Through jaw-dropping experiments and high-energy storytelling, Jay turns science into a show that families will not forget. Every experiment is designed to be recreated at home with everyday materials, so the inspiration goes home with every kid in the room. This activation will be branded as It's Not Magic, It's Science! — Brought to you by [Your Organization].

  • One-hour live science performance on the STEM Familia Fest floor
  • Branded as It's Not Magic, It's Science! — Brought to you by [Your Organization]
  • Experiments use everyday materials families can recreate at home
  • High-energy storytelling and hands-on demonstrations for all ages
  • Also included as a Familia Fest Exhibitor
  • 10 x 10 ft booth space with 6 ft table, 2 chairs, and wastebasket
  • Full Convention Registrations: 2
  • Online profile on attendee website and mobile app
  • Level-specific recognition on website (Name)
  • Level-specific recognition in 1 email blast (Name)
  • Hands-on family engagement opportunity
Sponsor this performance

Engineer Someday Book Signing with Jay Flores

Presented by [Your Organization]

$12,500

Sponsor a bilingual book signing and meet-and-greet experience with Jay Flores, author of Engineer Someday, a bilingual English and Spanish children's book introducing PK-3rd grade students to the world of engineering. 250 kids receive a copy of the book, a photo opportunity with Jay, and a moment that could spark a lifelong love of STEM. This activation will be branded as Engineer Someday with Jay Flores — Brought to you by [Your Organization].

  • Bilingual book signing and meet-and-greet with Jay Flores
  • 250 kids receive a copy of Engineer Someday
  • Photo opportunity with Jay for attending families
  • Branded as Engineer Someday with Jay Flores — Brought to you by [Your Organization]
  • Also included as a Familia Fest Exhibitor
  • 10 x 10 ft booth space with 6 ft table, 2 chairs, and wastebasket
  • Full Convention Registrations: 2
  • Online profile on attendee website and mobile app
  • Level-specific recognition on website (Name)
  • Level-specific recognition in 1 email blast (Name)
  • Hands-on family engagement opportunity
Sponsor the book signing
Reserve Your Sponsorship

Download the Sponsorship Order Form.

A one-page PDF for corporate partners to select a sponsorship tier and any à la carte add-ons. Complete, sign, and return — our partnerships team will confirm your selections and follow up with an invoice and payment instructions for your chosen method.

Prefer to talk first? Contact our partnerships team — we’ll walk you through tier options, add-ons, and benefits.

Ways to Pay
ACH / Direct Deposit (preferred)
Bank transfer to SHPE — full instructions on the order form.
Check by Mail
Payable to Society of Hispanic Professional Engineers, memo: Familia Fest.
Credit Card / Invoice
We can send a secure invoice with online payment options.
Vendor Portal / PO
Provide your portal name and PO # on the form — we’ll onboard as a vendor.
Return forms or questions: partnerships@shpe.org
SHPE is a 501(c)(3) organization. Sponsorships include benefits and are not fully tax-deductible; consult your tax advisor. EIN furnished upon request.
Why partner with Familia Fest?

Your brand, where families are forming futures.

Corporate participation focuses on community engagement, volunteerism, STEM inspiration, brand goodwill, and early STEM pipeline exposure — all in front of the families that will define the next generation of the STEM workforce.

Community engagement
Employee volunteerism
STEM inspiration
Brand goodwill
Early STEM pipeline
Workforce development

Ready to align your brand with community impact?

Sponsor slots are limited. Connect with the Familia Fest partnership team.