SPONSORSHIP OPPORTUNITIES

Please join us in supporting the Resilience and Equity in the Clean Energy Sector Summit 2025 (RECESS25), scheduled for October 7-9, 2025, at the Detroit Marriott at the Renaissance Center in Detroit, Michigan.

Now in its third year, this national conference builds on the remarkable achievements of RECESS23 and RECESS24, which successfully brought together industry leaders, innovators, students, and environmental justice advocates to advance equity in the clean energy sector. Each year, the conference has expanded its reach and impact, fostering collaborations that drive socioeconomic development and progress within the clean energy ecosystem.

ABOUT RECESS25

Carla Walker-Miller

Founder & CEO

Walker-Miller Energy Services

Convenor, RECESS National Black and Brown Clean Energy Conference

Join us in this urgent mission. Together, we can drive a clean energy transition that truly includes and uplifts everyone.

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WHY SPONSOR RECESS25?

Facilitate access to RECESS for marginalized communities to clean energy

Support environmental justice advocates, students, and small businesses

Increase brand

visibility and positioning

in clean energy and climate action

Forge connections with like-minded and diverse decision-makers and innovators

Demonstrate environmental and

social governance

(ESG)

SPONSOR LEVELS

$100,000 | Trailblazer Sponsor (2 Available)

Speaking Opportunity. Offer to create own breakout session, or serve as a moderator or panelist during opening session. Full Conference Passes. 10 Passes Exhibit Booth. 20 x 10 Exhibit Booth Diversity Champion Branding. Emails, printed materials, website and sponsor reel inclusion. Social Media Promos. Logo branding on social media posts. Opt-in Attendee List. Receipt of Opt-in Attendee List. Additional Branding, Logo Placement Ad in Printed Program. Full page ad in the RECESS25 program booklet. Sponsor Highlight in Newsletter. Featured in RECESS25 newsletters Banner Placement on Website. Logo banner on RECESS25 website. Branded Merchandise to Attendees. Opportunity to include branded merchandise in conference tote/backpack. Table(s) at Reception. 2 branded tables at the reception Host Pre-Conference Webinar. Host and sponsor of a RECESS25 pre-conference webinar that will take place in the months leading up to the main event. Other. Sponsor of the Opening Reception Program, Closing Workforce Celebration and Streaming Platform
$75,000 | Visionary Sponsor (2 Available)

Speaking Opportunity. 2 - 3 minute speaking opportunity or video during conference - Day 1 Full Conference Passes. 8 Passes Exhibit Booth. 10 x 10 Exhibit Booth Diversity Champion Branding. Emails, printed materials, website and sponsor reel inclusion. Social Media Promos. Logo branding on social media posts. Opt-in Attendee List. Receipt of Opt-in Attendee List. Additional Branding, Logo Placement. Logo on all access sign-in page + Event app + additional signage Ad in Printed Program. Full page ad in the RECESS25 program booklet. Sponsor Highlight in Newsletter. Featured in RECESS25 Newsletters Banner Placement on Website. Logo banner on RECESS25 website. Branded Merchandise to Attendees. Opportunity to include branded merchandise in conference tote/backpack. Table(s) at Reception. 2 branded tables at the reception Host Pre-Conference Webinar. Host and sponsor of a RECESS25 pre-conference webinar that will take place quarterly in the months leading up to the main event. Other. Sponsor of Day 2 Reception, Pre-Conference Workshops and Networking/Matchmaking Event
$50,000 | Catalyst Sponsor

Speaking Opportunity. 2 - 3 minute speaking opportunity, or video during conference - Day 2 Full Conference Passes. 8 Passes Exhibit Booth. 10 x 10 Exhibit Booth Diversity Champion Branding. Emails, printed materials, website and sponsor reel inclusion. Social Media Promos. Logo branding on social media posts. Opt-in Attendee List. Receipt of Opt-in Attendee List. Additional Branding, Logo Placement. Featured on charging kiosks during the conference Ad in Printed Program. Full page ad in the RECESS25 program booklet. Sponsor Highlight in Newsletter. Featured in RECESS25 newsletters Banner Placement on Website. Logo banner on RECESS25 website. Branded Merchandise to Attendees. Opportunity to include branded merchandise in conference tote/backpack. Table(s) at Reception. 1 branded table at the reception Host Pre-Conference Webinar. Host and sponsor of a RECESS25 pre-conference webinar that will take place quarterly in the months leading up to the main event. Other. Sponsor of Day 2 After Party and Conference Surveys
$25,000 | Innovator Sponsor

Speaking Opportunity. 2 - 3 minute speaking opportunity or video during conference - Day 3 Full Conference Passes. 6 Passes Exhibit Booth. 10 x 10 Exhibit Booth Diversity Champion Branding. Emails, printed materials, website and sponsor reel inclusion. Social Media Promos. Logo branding on social media posts. Opt-in Attendee List. Receipt of Opt-in Attendee List. Additional Branding, Logo Placement. Featured on Track of choice in print + digital Ad in Printed Program. Full page ad in the RECESS25 program booklet. Sponsor Highlight in Newsletter. Featured in RECESS25 newsletters Branded Merchandise to Attendees. Opportunity to include branded merchandise in conference tote/backpack. Table(s) at Reception. 1 branded table at the reception.
$20,000 | Equity Sponsor

Speaking Opportunity. Opportunity to serve as breakout moderator or panelist Full Conference Passes. 6 Passes Exhibit Booth. 10 x 10 Exhibit Booth Diversity Champion Branding. Emails, printed materials, website and sponsor reel inclusion. Social Media Promos. Logo branding on social media posts. Opt-in Attendee List. Receipt of Opt-in Attendee List. Additional Branding, Logo Placement. Featured on registration tab of website Ad in Printed Program. Half page ad in the RECESS25 program booklet. Table(s) at Reception. 1 branded table at the reception

SPONSOR COMMITMENT FORM

Maria Lewis

Affiliate and Allied Partnerships Manager

Building Performance Institute

“Being at the 2024 conference was encouraging as a woman of color to see other diverse cultures and races at this conference. This conference was well organized, especially as the second conference. The diversity, inclusion, and equity demonstrated at the conference is a testament that this conference has been successful in gathering all voices and ensuring everyone had a platform. There were great speakers from government officials to talk about the impacts of working together, educators, and the vendors to support the industry,”

Nana Arkorful

Founder/CEO

Arke, Inc.

“RECESS24 was a transformative experience that opened doors to invaluable connections and insights across the clean energy landscape. Carla Walker-Miller’s commitment to fostering inclusion and equity truly resonated throughout the conference. Speaking on the entrepreneurship and mobility panels allowed me to engage with fellow pioneers in the sector, creating opportunities that would not have been possible otherwise. I look forward to seeing RECESS25 continue this impactful journey,”

Wendy Jackson

Managing Director, Detroit Program, The Kresge Foundation

“Attending the RECESS24 conference was a game-changer. The conversations and connections were both thought-provoking, and invaluable. As a funder of projects in Detroit that equitably address environmental sustainability and the impacts of climate change, I was inspired by the incredible work being done to create the conditions that will empower historically underrepresented communities to lead in the clean energy sector. The workshops, panel discussions, and networking opportunities provided me with the tools and insights I needed to take my work to the next level. ... I look forward to next year's RECESS conference,”

LeJuan Council

Founder Feed Your Neighborhood Corp and The Detroit Disaster Recovery Group MotorCity Renovations

“The conference at RECESS24 was TOP TIER!! Our organization gleaned from the many climate justice groups in attendance and we are looking forward to building power and creating a sustainable ECO-Hood in our community!”