SPONSORSHIP OPPORTUNITIES

Please join us in supporting the Resilience and Equity in the Clean Energy Sector Summit 2026 (RECESS26) in Detroit, Michigan—where we continue our shared mission of powering a regenerative economy.

Now in its fourth year, this national summit builds on the momentum of RECESS24 and RECESS25, which brought together industry leaders, innovators, students, and environmental justice advocates to advance equity across the clean energy landscape. Each year, the conference has expanded both its reach and impact, cultivating partnerships that strengthen community resilience, accelerate economic opportunity, and drive inclusive progress throughout the clean energy ecosystem.

ABOUT RECESS26

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 RECESS26?

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

SPONSOR COMMITMENT FORM

DIVERSITY CHAMPION

EQUITY SPONSOR

The $100,000 Trailblazer Sponsorship includes the following benefits: - Speaking Opportunity: Create your own breakout session or serve as a moderator/panelist during the opening session. - Full Conference Passes: 10 passes. - Exhibit Booth: 20 x 10 exhibit booth. - Diversity Champion Branding: Inclusion in emails, printed materials, website, and sponsor reel. - Social Media Promos: Logo branding on social media posts. - Opt-in Attendee List: Receipt of the opt-in attendee list. - Additional Branding: Logo placement in various locations. - 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 the 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 a RECESS25 pre-conference webinar. - Other: Sponsor of the Opening Reception Program, Closing Workforce Celebration, and Streaming Platform.

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

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

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.

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

SPONSORSHIP OPPORTUNITIES

WHY SPONSOR RECESS26?

SPONSOR LEVELS

What are the benefits of the $100,000 Trailblazer Sponsorship?

$75,000 | Visionary Sponsor

$50,000 | Catalyst Sponsor

$25,000 | Innovator Sponsor

$20,000 | Equity Sponsor