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SEMC2026 Sponsorship Information

september 28-30, 2026
winston-salem, North Carolina


Sponsorship

The Southeastern Museums Conference is one of the largest and friendliest regional museum associations in the nation representing twelve states, Puerto Rico and the U.S. Virgin Islands. Known for its creative programs and exciting evening events, SEMC’s “all in one” registration encourages informal interaction between sponsors and meeting participants in the Expo Hall and at evening events and luncheons. SEMC welcomed 600 attendees to the SEMC2025 Annual Meeting in Montgomery, Alabama.

SEMC serves professionals at all career levels representing museums of various size and focus. Museum leaders from different disciplines attend the Annual Meeting including directors, curators, registrars, exhibit designers, fundraisers and educators. Every type of museum is represented including art, history, historic house/sites, science/technology, military and maritime, natural history, and children’s/youth museums, as well as specialized interest and culturally specific museums.


SEMC’s Annual Meeting is the perfect format for businesses to directly reach museum decision‐makers. SEMC is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization supported by membership and contributions. Sponsorship support will help to make the SEMC 2026 Annual Meeting, September 28-30, in Winston-Salem, NC, an outstanding opportunity for networking with hundreds of museum professionals from across the Southeast.         


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SEMC2026 CONFERENCE SPONSORSHIP OPPORTUNITIES

Show your support, stay in touch, and increase your visibility with a conference sponsorship. SEMC is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization supported by membership and contributions. Sponsorship support helps make the Annual Meeting an outstanding and affordable opportunity for networking in the expanding Southeastern museums community. 

Signature Sponsor ............................. $25,000 

Exclusive Sponsor of the SEMC2026 Keynote Luncheon

The Signature Sponsor receives premier recognition as the sole sponsor of the SEMC2026 Keynote Luncheon, SEMC's highest-profile event, attended by the full conference and included in all registrations. This flagship gathering will serve as a major highlight of the Annual Meeting and a centerpiece of SEMC’s 75th anniversary celebration, offering unparalleled visibility and meaningful connection with museum professionals from across the Southeast.

Benefits include:

  • Exclusive sponsorship of the SEMC2026 Keynote Luncheon, the marquee all-attendee event.

  • Prominent recognition in all luncheon promotions, signage, and on-stage acknowledgments.

  • Opportunity for a welcome or remarks from a company representative.

  • Platinum sponsorship includes an opportunity to record a welcome video for SEMC2026 attendees that will be posted on PheedLoop Go! the, 2026 Conference App.  

  • Premier visibility throughout the 75th anniversary conference, including on the website, program, app, and onsite materials.

  • A dedicated full-page ad in the Annual Meeting program.

  • Recognition in SEMC communications leading up to and following the event.

  • Priority exhibit booth placement and complimentary registrations (customizable based on your tier structure).

As the Signature Sponsor, you will be at the heart of this milestone celebration and play a visible, influential role in shaping an unforgettable conference experience for SEMC’s 75th year.

Plus:

  • Booth (includes four registrations) in SEMC2026 Resource Expo 
  • Full page ad in three editions of Inside SEMC
  • Feature article in two editions of Inside SEMC
  • Inside front cover, inside back cover or back of the Annual Meeting program 
  • Signage & recognition at Annual Meeting events
  • Access to SEMC Mailing Lists
  • Eligible to present an *unpartnered session at the Annual Meeting
  • Recognition in Annual Meeting Program and fall issue of Inside SEMC
  • Sponsor Recognition on SEMC website.
  • Company literature in attendee tote bags 

Platinum Sponsor ............................. $12,000 

Exclusive Sponsor of the SEMC2026 General Session

The Platinum Sponsor receives exclusive recognition as the sole sponsor of the SEMC2026 General Session—the official kickoff of the Annual Meeting and one of the most visible moments of the conference. As the opening gathering for all attendees, the General Session sets the tone for SEMC’s 75th anniversary celebration and offers a highly impactful platform for brand visibility and engagement.

Benefits include:

  • Exclusive sponsorship of the SEMC2026 General Session, the conference’s opening all-attendee event.

  • Prominent recognition in all General Session promotions, signage, walk-in slides, and on-stage acknowledgments.

  • Opportunity for welcome or remarks from a company representative.

  • High visibility throughout the 75th anniversary conference, including the website, program, app, and onsite materials.

  • A full-page ad in the Annual Meeting program.

  • Recognition in SEMC communications before and after the conference.

  • Priority exhibit booth placement and complimentary registrations (customizable based on your tier structure).

As the Platinum Sponsor, you will help launch SEMC2026 with energy and purpose and play a key role in welcoming museum professionals to this special 75th anniversary celebration.

Plus:

  • Booth (includes four registrations) in SEMC2026 Resource Expo 
  • Full page ad in two editions of Inside SEMC 
  • Feature article in one edition of Inside SEMC
  • Signage & recognition at Annual Meeting events
  • Access to SEMC Mailing Lists
  • Eligible to present an *unpartnered session at the Annual Meeting
  • Acknowledgement at any sponsored events and General Session (Keynote)
  • Recognition in Annual Meeting Program and fall issue of Inside SEMC
  • Sponsor Recognition on SEMC website.
  • Company literature in attendee tote bags 

Gold Sponsor ............................. *$6,000

*$5,500 with a two-year commitment

Choose one of following sponsorship opportunities:
  • Co-sponsor of the 2026 Director's Luncheon. Includes speaking opportunity to open the Luncheon, invitation to the Directors Reception and company logo on all promotional materials. 
  • Conference Transportation Sponsor (recognition on all transportation signage/wayfinding) 

Plus:

  • Booth (includes up to three registrations) in the SEMC2026 Resource Expo 
  • ½ page ad in two editions of Inside SEMC 
  • ½ page ad in the Annual Meeting Program 
  • Signage & recognition at Annual Meeting events 
  • Access to SEMC Mailing Lists
  • Eligible to present a un-partnered session at the Annual Meeting 
  • Acknowledgement at any sponsored events and General Session (Keynote)
  • Recognition in Annual Meeting Program and fall issue of Inside SEMC
  • Sponsor Recognition on SEMC website.
  • Company literature inserted into attendee tote bags

Silver Sponsor.......................... *$3,500

*$3,250 with a two-year commitment

Choose one of the following opportunities:
  • Lead Sponsor of the 2026 Awards Luncheon. Includes speaking opportunity to open the Awards Luncheon and company logo on all promotional material and at the event. 
  • Lead Sponsor of Table Talk evening session (Sunday September 27)
  • Lead sponsor of conference tote bags  
  • Lead Sponsor of the 2026 Council Legacy Reception
  • Sponsor a bar at the 2026 Resource Expo receptions 
  • Exclusive sponsor of complimentary head shots for SEMC2026 attendees 
  • Exclusive sponsor of conference name badge lanyards

Plus:

  • Booth (includes two registrations) in the SEMC2026 Resource Expo 
  • ½ page ad in two editions of Inside SEMC 
  • ½ page ad in the Annual Meeting Program 
  • Signage & recognition at annual meeting events 
  • Access to SEMC Mailing Lists
  • Company literature inserted into attendee tote bags 
  • Acknowledgement at the General Session (Keynote) and any sponsored events
  • Recognition in Annual Meeting program and fall issue of Inside SEMC 
  • Sponsor Recognition on SEMC website.

Bronze Sponsor ........................... *$2,500

*$2,250 with a two-year commitment

Choose from the one of the following opportunities:
  • Co-Sponsor of Opening/Closing Receptions at SEMC2025 Resource Expo
  • Lead sponsor of one Expo Break (2)
  • Lead sponsor of one Affinity Luncheon [Select: Educators', Curators', Registrars' or Jekyll Island Management Institute]
  • Exclusive sponsor of SEMC2026 conference t-shirts 
  • Exclusive sponsor of conference WI-FI
  • Exclusive sponsor of SEMC2026 badge ribbons

Plus:

  • Booth (includes two conference registrations) in the 2026 Resource Expo 
  • ½ page ad in two editions of Inside SEMC newsletter 
  • ¼ page ad in the Annual Meeting Program 
  • Signage & recognition at Annual Meeting events
  • Access to SEMC Mailing Lists 
  • Acknowledgement at the General Session (Keynote)
  • Recognition in Annual Meeting program and fall issue of Inside SEMC
  • Sponsor Recognition on SEMC website


*An "unpartnered session" does not require a museum partner on the panel.


Please contact Zinnia Willits to discuss SEMC2026 Annual Meeting sponsorship opportunities at [843] 224-0876.