Why be a sponsor?
Sponsoring CO₂NNECT 2026 positions your organization at the center of a focused, implementation-oriented forum shaping the evolution of clean-firm power markets in the Midwest and across the US.
Sponsors benefit from:
- Direct engagement with decision makers responsible for power system planning, regulatory oversight, and federal and state energy programs
- Credible visibility alongside utilities, policy makers, labor, and solution providers advancing reliable, affordable, and clean energy
- Association with pragmatic, nonpartisan solutions, including carbon management and clean-firm resources that support economic growth and grid reliability
- Relationship-building in a curated setting designed for candid discussion, peer exchange, and collaboration rather than sales or advocacy
CO₂NNECT sponsorships also support the Great Plains Institute’s mission-driven, nonpartisan work to advance practical climate and energy solutions through cross-sector collaboration.
Who you’ll reach
CO₂NNECT 2026 will convene approximately 100 energy leaders and implementers shaping the next phase of the clean energy transition. Participants are actively engaged in clean-firm power, carbon management, and energy system planning, and include representatives from:
- Federal and state energy and environmental agencies
- Utilities and power providers
- Carbon management, clean-firm power, and industrial technology developers
- Data center developers, corporate energy buyers, and load-serving entities
- Labor organizations, NGOs, research institutions, and philanthropic partners
Attendees typically include executives, senior utility planners, regulators, policy and technical leaders with direct authority over infrastructure deployment, permitting, and market design.
Sponsorship opportunities
| Premier $10,000 | Convening $5,000 | Supporter $3,000 | Community $1,000 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Logo on event webpage | top-tier placement | X | X | X |
| Logo on registration page | top-tier placement | X | X | X |
| Logo on sponsorship slides | top-tier placement | elevated placement | X | X |
| Logo on event signage | top-tier placement | elevated placement | X | X |
| Inclusion in pre-event email | X | X | X | X |
| Inclusion in post-event thank-you email | X | X | X | X |
| Acknowledgement during session | X | X | grouped with supporting sponsors | |
| Social media mention | two posts + featured sponsor highlight | two posts (one pre-event) | one dedicated mention | |
| Access to opt-in attendee list | attendee list with info + emails | attendee list with info + emails | attendee list with names, titles, organizations (no email) | |
| Ability to have leave-behind materials at registration table | X | X | ||
| Co-brand a key moment (e.g., opening reception, networking break, or closing session) | X |
Get in Touch
Should your organization wish to participate as a sponsor in 2026 and not find a suitable package that aligns with your requirements and objectives, we are eager to collaborate with you to tailor a sponsorship package that optimizes exposure within your budget!
Our aim is to ensure your sponsorship experience is exceptionally valuable through personalized solutions. If you are interested in sponsoring CO2NNECT 2026 or would like to discuss these sponsorship opportunities in more detail, please contact Carrie Danner at [email protected].
Sponsors and sponsor-provided content are subject to pre-approval.