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Leadership Forum Sponsorship Opportunities

Invest in the participation of more than 250 public policy professionals and students as they gather to become inspired and connect with each other and leaders in public management fields.

2026 Sponsorship Opportunities

Signature Sponsor

$3500

  • Logo displayed permanently on top of conference app. 
    • Sponsor can use the app to provide attendees with promotion information about their organization, network with other 
  • Featured exhibit table outside morning and luncheon keynote sessions. 
  • Complimentary attendance and parking for up to 10 people. 
  • Reserved seating for up to 10 
  • 20 custom conference registration discount code to share with partners or clients (up to $400 value)

$500

  • Logos prominently displayed on all print and digital materials, including conference signage, website and conference app.  
  • Recognition of sponsorship during introductory remarks.

$750

  • Logos are prominently displayed on all print and digital materials, including conference signage, website and conference app. 
  • Recognition of sponsorship during introductory remarks.
  • Complimentary attendance and parking for up to two people. 

$1000
6 available

  • Logos are prominently displayed on all print and digital materials, including conference signage, website and conference app. 
  • Recognition of sponsorship during introductory remarks.
  • Sponsor of the breakout session of your choice, logo displayed on session signage
  • Complimentary attendance and parking for up to four people.
  • Reserved seating for four attendees at keynote sessions and meals

$1750
1 available

  • Sponsor of the networking coffee break, logo displayed on session signage
    • Option to add custom branded coffee sleeve + $100
  • Complimentary attendance and parking for up to four people. 
  • Reserved seating for four attendees at keynote sessions and meals. 
  • 10 custom registration discount codes to share with partners and clients ($200 value) 
  • Logos are prominently displayed on all print and digital materials, including conference signage, website and conference app. 
  • Recognition of sponsorship during introductory remarks.

$2,500
2 available

  • Morning or afternoon keynote sponsor: provide an introduction of the keynote speaker during the keynote session.
  • Reserved seating for six at the keynote speaker's table during sponsored session. 
  • Complimentary attendance and parking for up to 6 people
  • Logos are prominently displayed on all print and digital materials, including conference signage, website and conference app. 
  • Recognition of sponsorship during introductory remarks.

 

Sponsorship Add-Ins*:

  • Custom registration discount code for your organization to distribute to partners and clients
    • $100 per 10 codes 
  • Add exhibit table outside conference rooms
    •  $150 

*While supplies last 


 

 

Glenn College Leadership Forum

The Glenn College Leadership Forum has become Ohio’s premier conference for those working in or with the public sector. Over 250 people attend this annual one-day conference from all over the state of Ohio, and beyond, with the purpose of learning about current or emerging trends in public policy, administration and leadership.

With a blend of faculty and practitioner-led sessions, the Leadership Forum honors The Ohio State University’s land-grant mission of “education for citizenship” by offering a mix of plenaries and breakout sessions that are practical and insightful for public leaders across sectors.

Who attends?

More than 250 individuals working in the public management field.

Student 6%

Other 13%

Higher Education 22%

Nonprofit 26%

Government 33%

Attendee Feedback

94.00%

rate the value of the forum high/very high

92.00%

would attend the forum again

95.00%

rate the forum met or surpassed expectations

Previous Keynote Speakers have included:

  • Senator Sherrod Brown
  • Governor Dick Celeste
  • Representative Ted Celeste
  • Director Richard Cordray
  • Speaker Jo Ann Davidson
  • Senator John and Mrs. Annie Glenn
  • Secretary of State Jon Husted
  • Senator Frank LaRose
  • Senator Rob Portman
  • Congressman Steve Stivers
  • Ohio Supreme Court Justice Evelyn Lundberg Stratton
  • Governor Bob Taft
  • Senator Charleta Tavares
  • Director Amy Acton