Physicians, region leaders, investors, professors, and entrepreneurs from diaspora Itsekiri families across the US. Convention 2026 expects 250+ delegates in the Bay Area.
§ Convention 2026 · Sponsorship Prospectus
Sponsor the 2026 Convention.
Three days. 250+ attendees. Bridges Across Waters: Heritage, Health & Horizon — including the constitution ratification on Saturday, the member-app launch, and the Iwere Care moment. Your brand, in the room where it happens.
§ 01 · Why sponsor
The highest-value diaspora room your brand will enter this year.
Four reasons, measurable.
Pre-convention digital campaign, three days on-site, and post-convention retrospective across web, email, and social. Founding partners are recognized in perpetuity on inc-usa.org.
INC-USA reaches Itsekiri members across regional chapters in the US, with active digital presence and partner-org distribution into Nigeria, the UK, and Canada.
INC-USA is a federally-recognized 501(c)(3) nonprofit, EIN 33-3023590. Sponsorship donations are fully tax-deductible. Your finance team receives a signed acknowledgement within 48 hours.
§ 02 · Tiers
Four tiers. Named deliverables in each.
All tiers are 501(c)(3) deductible
Platinum
$50,0002 available- Title sponsor naming: 'INC-USA Convention 2026 presented by [you]'
- Logo lockup on main ballroom stage backdrop all 4 days
- 2-minute video or live 3-minute speech at Friday Opening Plenary
- Exclusive category rights (no competitor above Bronze)
- Full-page ad in printed program + digital packet
- VVIP Table (8) at Saturday Gala, prime placement
- 6 convention badges for your team
- Co-branded Iwere Care moment + press recognition
- 12 months of rotating hero banner on inc-usa.org
- Founding Partner designation in perpetuity
Gold
$25,0004 available- Logo on stage backdrop + session screens (rotation)
- 30-second sponsor sizzle reel during Gala
- Half-page ad in printed program
- VIP Table (8) at Saturday Gala
- 4 convention badges
- Branded lanyard + welcome-kit insert
- Co-branded breakout session naming (one track)
- 6 months of rotating banner on inc-usa.org
Silver
$10,0006 available- Logo on program materials + session screens
- Quarter-page ad in printed program
- 4 gala seats (shared table)
- 2 convention badges
- Sponsor-branded meal service (breakfast, lunch, or coffee)
- 3 months of recognition on inc-usa.org
Bronze
$5,0008 available- Logo in printed program + web
- 2 gala seats
- 1 convention badge
- Shout-out at one plenary of your choice
- Perma-listing on /convention/sponsors
§ 03 · Custom packages
Sponsor a specific moment — not a tier.
Ideal for mid-cap brands with specific alignment goals.
Iwere Care Partner
Co-brand the Iwere Care moment — INC-USA's diaspora telehealth initiative. Founding Physician recognition and program-track presence.
Iwere Academy Track
Underwrite the Saturday Education breakout + Youth Leadership Academy. Your brand in front of the diaspora's next generation.
Gala Underwriter
Become the named underwriter of the Bridges Across Waters gala. Cocktail reception, dinner, Warri Horns performance, auction.
Youth Scholarship Fund
Sponsor 10 scholarship seats ($850 × 10) for high-potential teen delegates who could not otherwise attend. Named in the program.
Meal Service Naming
Name a breakfast ($3K), lunch ($5K), coffee break ($2K), or Friday Founding Physicians Dinner ($7.5K). Table cards and menu inserts.
Transport Partner
Co-brand the airport-shuttle service and our Transport volunteer vests. Every elder arriving at SFO sees your logo.
§ 05 · Apply
Tell us about your company. We reply within 48 hours.
All applications reviewed by our Sponsorship Committee.
Let’s build this together.
Our Sponsorship Committee meets weekly. We will send you a signed prospectus PDF, answer any questions, and walk your finance team through the invoice and MOU.
Direct contactsponsorship@inc-usa.org+1 (650) 555-0188