Sponsorship · 30th Anniversary Gala
Your brand, in front of the people who decide the Mexico–U.S. relationship
One night, 300+ business and government leaders from both countries, and 30 years of institutional credibility behind the event. October 10, 2026 at The Ralston, San Antonio.
What you get
What a sponsorship buys, before we talk price
Who you reach
300+
expected attendees
80/20
United States / Mexico split
High-profile — decision-makers within their organizations, from the service and manufacturing industries.
Past edition sponsors: IBC Bank · Aeroméxico
Who you connect with
Your brand at the center of a high-level binational network
Business Leaders & CEOs
Business leaders with vision and decision-making power.
Business Leaders & Institutions
Business organizations, chambers and strategic partners.
Government Leaders & Decision-Makers
Direct connection with local, state, federal and binational leaders.
Investors & Strategic Partners
Capital, innovation and alliances that drive growth.
International Presence
Companies and leaders from Mexico, the United States and other key markets.
Distinguished Guests
Prominent leaders from the business, government and civic sectors.
Sponsors
Joining us
Confirmed sponsors of the 30th Anniversary.
Presenting Sponsor
The levels
Eight ways to be part of the night
Each level lists exactly what AEM San Antonio delivers. Levels from $5,000 up are closed by talking to the team — not with a payment button.
Presenting Sponsor
Exclusive — one sponsor only
$20,000 USD
This level has been taken by IBC Bank.
- Exclusive title sponsor recognition
- Opportunity to run a 30-second commercial during dinner break (upon AEM approval, must be provided by sponsor)
- Premium table for 10 guests
- Speaking opportunity during the gala
- Logo on all event materials and promotions
- Full-page ad in event program
- Recognition on stage and event screens
- Featured in all press releases and media coverage
- VIP Cocktail for 10 people
AEM Awards Sponsor
Exclusive — one sponsor only
$15,000 USD
- Exclusive AEM Award sponsor recognition
- Premium table for 10 guests
- Speaking opportunity during the gala
- Logo on all event materials and promotions
- Full-page ad in event program
- Recognition on stage and event screens
- Featured in all press releases and media coverage
- VIP Cocktail for 10 people
Platinum
$10,000 USD
- VIP table for 10 guests
- Prominent logo placement on all event materials
- Full-page ad in event program
- Recognition during event program
- Featured on website and social media
- VIP Cocktail for 10 people
Gold
$5,000 USD
- Reserved table for 10 guests
- Logo on event signage and website
- Half-page ad in event program
- Social media recognition
- VIP Cocktail for 10 people
Silver
$2,500 USD
- Logo on sponsor board
- Quarter-page ad in event program
- Recognition on website
- VIP cocktail access for 4 guests
- 4 seats at the gala
Bronze
$1,000 USD
- Logo listing in event program
- Recognition on event website
- VIP cocktail access for 2 guests
- 2 seats at the gala
Friends of AEM
$500 USD
- Recognition on event website
- VIP cocktail access for 1 guest
Media Partner
This level has been taken by Valkiria Marketing.
SOLD OUT
- Recognition as Official Media Partner
- Logo placement on event materials
- Dedicated recognition during the gala
- Opportunity to conduct interviews and cover the event
- Inclusion in press releases and promotional campaigns
- Complimentary tickets for media representatives
What's no longer available
Two levels are one-sponsor-only. One is already gone.
Presenting Sponsor · $20,000 — taken by IBC Bank. Exclusive title sponsor recognition: there's only one, and it's signed.
AEM Awards Sponsor · $15,000 — still available, and also exclusive. A single sponsor gives its name to the 30th Anniversary AEM Excellence Awards.
Media Partner — SOLD OUT. This level has been taken by Valkiria Marketing.
What is running is the calendar: the gala is October 10, 2026, and event materials are produced before that.
Direct contact
Ready to talk it through?
Write to us and we'll walk you through choosing a level, invoicing, and your brand's deliverables.
executivedirector@aem-usa.org