2026 Virtual Conference Sponsorship Opportunities
2026 Virtual Conference Sponsorship Opportunities
Support the American Society of Journalists and Authors (ASJA) and connect with independent, entrepreneurial, professional nonfiction writers.
Put your brand in front of the writers who shape ideas, stories, and industries. The ASJA Virtual Conference is a premier opportunity for companies to connect with ASJA’s thriving community of professional nonfiction writers.
Taking place April 20–22, 2026, on the Airmeet platform, the conference brings together engaged attendees for three days of high-value education, meaningful networking, and interactive social experiences.
Programming spans three focused tracks—Journalism, Books, and Content Writing—ensuring your brand reaches writers across disciplines and career stages.
As a sponsor, you’ll connect with a highly motivated audience actively seeking tools, resources, and information to grow their businesses and elevate their work, including:
- Financial and accounting
- Analytics
- Project management and workflow
- Social media platforms and management
- Data journalism and visualization
- Content management
- Communication and collaboration
- Higher education and learning
- AI and related technologies
Explore all of ASJA’s sponsorship opportunities below.
Airmeet Capabilities
Event Reception
- Sponsor logo and link to website
- Sponsor booth listing
- Sponsor logo in welcome video that plays in a full-screen popup the first time an attendee visits the conference
Sponsor Booths
Customizable sponsor booth supports an image or video banner, resources (up to 5 links), basic information, and social links.
Booth Capabilities
- Live video broadcast with screenshare and Q&A from the booth during the conference breaks
- Ability to add lead magnets such as offers, vouchers, downloadable collaterals
Booth Interactions
Attendees can interact with the sponsor in 3 ways inside their booth:
- Connect with them on the virtual tables present at each booth
- Attend a live demo in the booth
- Ask questions in the booth “Chat with Us” feature
Sponsored Sessions
- Custom call-to-action (CTA) during a session: Add a custom CTA to be placed creatively before the session on the live stage.
- Sponsor logo: Included in the session promo graphic
Sponsorship Opportunities
! Exclamation Point Sponsor ($5000, 3 Available)
During the conference
- Opportunity to address attendees prior to one (1) keynote with a five-minute presentation. (Three keynotes available on a first come, first served basis)
- Sponsorship of two (2) sessions from the books, content, and/or journalism tracks including logo displayed on session graphic session and custom CTA before the session.
- Customizable interactive exhibitor booth on the Airmeet platform
- Sponsor logo on event reception page and welcome video
- Two tickets to the ASJA virtual conference
Conference promotion
- Conference webpage
- Linked logo
- 100-word sponsor description in sponsor section of conference webpage
- Social media
- Mention and tagging in three (3) conference-related LinkedIn posts from the ASJA page
- Mention and tagging in three (3) conference-related Facebook posts from the public ASJA page
- ASJA owned media
- One (1) sponsored email sent by ASJA to its membership.
- One (1) mention/link in one (1) ASJA conference blog post.
- One (1) mention/link in two (2) ASJA weekly newsletters.
- One (1) mention/link and logo in one (1) dedicated conference email
& Ampersand Sponsor ($4000, 4 Available)
During the conference
- Sponsorship of one (1) session from the books, content, and/or journalism tracks including logo displayed on session graphic session and custom CTA before the session.
- Customizable interactive exhibitor booth on the Airmeet platform
- Sponsor logo on event reception page and welcome video
- Two tickets to the ASJA virtual conference
Conference promotion
- Conference webpage
- Linked logo
- 100-word sponsor description in sponsor section of conference webpage
- Social media
- Mention and tagging in two (2) conference-related LinkedIn posts from the ASJA page
- Mention and tagging in two (2) conference-related Facebook posts from the ASJA page
- ASJA owned media
- One (1) mention/link in one (1) ASJA conference blog post
- One (1) mention/link in one (1) ASJA weekly newsletters
- One (1) mention/link and logo in one (1) dedicated conference email
*Asterisk Sponsor ($3000, 5 Available)
During the conference
- Customizable interactive exhibitor booth on the Airmeet platform
- Sponsor logo on event reception page and welcome video
- One ticket to the ASJA virtual conference
Conference promotion
- Conference webpage
- Linked logo
- 100-word sponsor description in sponsor section of conference webpage
- Social media
- Mention and tagging in one (1) conference-related LinkedIn posts from the ASJA page
- Mention and tagging in one (1) conference-related Facebook posts from the public ASJA page
- ASJA owned media
- One (1) mention/link in one (1) ASJA weekly newsletter
- One (1) mention/link and logo in one (1) dedicated conference email
Virtual Conference Scholarship Sponsor ($2000, 2 Available)
Provide scholarships to the virtual conference to writers, including ones from historically underrepresented populations, who demonstrate potential and passion for storytelling. Scholarships cover the cost of ASJA virtual conference registration. Learn more about ASJA scholarships.
During the conference
- Customizable interactive exhibitor booth on the Airmeet platform
- Sponsor logo on event reception page and welcome video
- One ticket to the ASJA virtual conference
Conference promotion
- Conference webpage
- Linked logo
- 100-word sponsor description in sponsor section of conference webpage
- Social media
- Mention and tagging in one (1) conference-related LinkedIn posts from the ASJA page
- Mention and tagging in one (1) conference-related Facebook posts from the public ASJA page
- ASJA owned media
- One (1) mention/link and logo in one (1) dedicated conference email
Additional Promotional Opportunities
The Writers Lounge Sponsor* ($2000, 1 Available)
*This opportunity is available with or without a ASJA virtual conference sponsorship package.
The Writers Lounge is a virtual gathering area on the Airmeet platform where attendees take a “seat” at tables centered around different personal and professional themes.
- “Sponsored by” with written sponsor name on The Writers Lounge
- Sponsor-exclusive of one (1) The Writers Lounge table on topic of choice
- Two tickets to the ASJA virtual conference to interact with attendees in The Writers’ Lounge
- Sponsor logo on event reception page and welcome video
- Conference webpage: Linked logo and 100-word sponsor description in sponsor section of conference webpage
Ink-spiration Swag Bag Sponsor
Sponsor branded digital giveaways such as e-gift cards, promo codes for products or services, or limited-time access to a software platform or app. Contact sponsorship@asja.org for more information about this sponsorship.
Questions or ready to get started?
To inquire about sponsorship opportunities, please contact sponsorship@asja.org. We’re happy to help you find the right fit for your goals.
Please note: All sponsorship offerings are subject to ASJA approval and must comply with ASJA sponsorship policies.