Make Your Mark on the Midwest AI Scene!

Share your goals, audience, and priorities with us, and we’ll find a partnership package designed to connect you with the right leads, build meaningful relationships, and help you hit your targets.

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68%

of attendees say they’re responsible for AI or data-driven decision-making at their organizations

72%

of attendees say they attended to find new vendors, partners, or tools

80%

of attendees say they’re budgeting for AI-related initiatives in the next 12 months

Meet a solutions-forward, executive-driven crowd that comes ready to connect, collaborate, and contract!

Partnership Packages

  • Headline Partner

    Maximum visibility across the event with keynote stage time, panel participation, dedicated session, top placement on materials, and a prime booth location.

    Designed For: National or regional tech firms, consultancies, or enterprise AI leaders looking for dominant brand presence and lead generation.

  • Presenting Partner

    Feature your brand on the main stage, a panel discussion, and a dedicated session. Includes strong presence in print, digital, and at a prime booth.

    Designed For: Companies wanting to associate with a specific industry vertical and elevate their product and subject matter experts.

  • Featured Partner

    A focused main stage appearance, a workshop opportunity, an event booth and strong branding throughout the event.

    Designed For: Mid-size firms, growth-stage startups, or vendors with a niche product seeking exposure to decision-makers.

  • Workshop Partner

    Run your own dedicated workshop with branding and access to the attendee list. Includes booth space.

    Designed For: Companies with a unique use case, product demo, or thought leadership topic to showcase to a targeted audience.

  • Program Partner

    Sponsor an existing panel (with the option to moderate or participate). Visibility across agenda and session-specific attendee list.

    Designed For: Organizations wanting visibility without the responsibility of building an entire session—great for professional services or advocacy groups.

Headline SPonsors

  • Logo of the Enterprise Technology Association featuring a stylized circuit board icon in blue and green with the organization name in bold dark blue and light blue text.

    The Enterprise Technology Association (ETA) is building the go-to community for the people and companies driving innovation in enterprise tech. Through thought leadership, connection-driven events like AI Week, and an open platform for collaboration, ETA empowers decision-makers, founders, and advisors to stay ahead of the curve. As a Headline Partner of Columbus AI Week, ETA is on a mission to connect the dots between emerging technologies and the leaders shaping what’s next.

  • Logo of Nexigen with a hexagonal icon in shades of blue and green and the tagline "Your Guide For IT" underneath.

    As a leading force in cybersecurity and IT innovation, Nexigen is powering the future of digital infrastructure across the Midwest. With a commitment to proactive protection and cutting-edge managed services, Nexigen empowers businesses to grow securely in the AI era. Their role as a Columbus AI Week Headline Partner highlights their mission to help organizations harness emerging technologies while staying safe, scalable, and resilient in a rapidly evolving tech landscape.

  • Logo of Big Kitty Labs featuring a stylized purple cat face with big eyes, whiskers, and a broad smile, next to the text 'Big Kitty Labs' also in purple.

    Bold, experimental, and always future-focused, Big Kitty Labs is a digital innovation studio known for turning wild ideas into powerful, real-world products. With a passion for startups and enterprise transformation alike, they blend imagination with execution to prototype and scale game-changing digital solutions. As a Headline Partner of Columbus AI Week, Big Kitty Labs brings unmatched creative energy to the forefront of AI innovation and community growth.

  • Jobsohio logo with black text and a partial red circle around the text

    JobsOhio is at the heart of Ohio’s transformation into a hub for advanced innovation and economic opportunity. As a private economic development corporation, JobsOhio fuels investment and job creation across the state, accelerating growth in key sectors like AI, tech, and advanced manufacturing. Their support of Columbus AI Week reflects their long-term vision to position Ohio as a national leader in the next generation of intelligent industries.

  • With over 160 years of financial leadership, Fifth Third Bank continues to drive forward-thinking innovation in the world of banking and fintech. Their commitment to empowering individuals and businesses with smart financial tools aligns perfectly with the AI-powered future of work.

Presenting Sponsors

  • A stylized logo with the text 'Axe AI' in dark blue, with the 'X' and 'E' creatively designed.

    Axe.AI is redefining the future of data privacy and security in the age of artificial intelligence. With a mission to give organizations full control over their data, Axe.AI builds powerful, privacy-first infrastructure that enables secure AI adoption without compromise.

Featured Sponsors

  • Synapsa logo with a stylized orange and white intertwined 'S' icon on the left and the word 'Synapsa' in bold navy blue letters on the right.

    FEATURED PARTNER

    Formerly known as Scheduler AI, Synapsa is redefining how professionals connect, communicate, and collaborate through AI-powered scheduling and productivity tools. Built to eliminate the friction of back-and-forth coordination, Synapsa uses intelligent automation to streamline workflows and maximize time across teams and industries.

  • The word 'OSANO' written in large, bold, purple letters on a white background, with the text appearing backwards.

    FEATURED PARTNER

    Osano is a leading data privacy platform designed to simplify global compliance with regulations like GDPR, CCPA/CPRA, and LGPD. Its AI-powered tools automate consent management, vendor risk oversight, and regulatory assessments within a secure, unified interface.

  • Logo for APARAVI featuring a stylized black and gray expandable square with orange accents and the brand name in bold black letters.

    FEATURED PARTNER

    Aparavi is a data-intelligence and automation platform that helps organizations discover, classify, and govern unstructured data across cloud, on-prem, and SaaS. Its AI-powered engine processes 1,600+ file types in place, tagging sensitive content, enforcing policies, and creating AI-ready pipelines. With one unified console, Aparavi reduces storage costs, mitigates compliance risk, and accelerates enterprise AI adoption.

  • FEATURED PARTNER

    Sogeti, part of the Capgemini Group, is a global IT services company specializing in cloud, cybersecurity, AI, and digital transformation solutions. They partner with organizations to accelerate innovation and deliver technology that drives real business impact.

Program Sponsors

Workshop Sponsors

Event Sponsors

“Arguably the best conference we’ve ever been to for Business Development and Forming Real Business Connections”

-Brett Ewing, Co-Founder & CEO of Axe.AI, National Sponsor of AI Week

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