May 20, 2026
7:00 AM - 5:00PM ET 

Vibe Credit Union Showplace
46100 Grand River Ave
Novi, MI 48374

Join our sponsors and showcase your company’s latest automotive steel technologies at GDIS 2026 by reserving your exhibit space today. 

See sponsorship level options below and visit our website to learn more.

Gold Package – $20,000

  • 10 x 20 exhibit booth 
  • Hyperlinked logo inclusion on GDIS website for one (1) year 
  • Social media feature on the AISI Automotive Program LinkedIn page  
  • Logo inclusion in printed program 
  • One (1) pull-up banner in welcome area at event (Sponsor provides design, AISI to print)
  • On-stage recognition during opening remarks. Opening remarks attended by all guests (approx. 1,200 – 1,300)
  • Individual slide with company description 
  • Digital signage at event (AISI to design) 
  • Digital banner ad in ALL event email communications sent to more than 6,000 individuals (Sponsor to provide banner ad)
  • 30-second video promo segment
  • Inclusion in Automotive Excellence Award press release
  • Opportunity to present a "GDIS Technical Webinar" to take place between Q3 2025-Q1 2026
  • Opportunity to provide exhibit hall "Super Display" in addition to allotted booth space - on a space available basis, subject to approval by AISI*

Silver Package – $15,000

  • 10 x 15 exhibit booth 
  • Hyperlinked logo inclusion on GDIS website for one (1) year 
  • Social media feature on the AISI Automotive Program LinkedIn page 
  • Wi-Fi sponsor signage on all tables in the main hall
  • Logo inclusion in printed program 
  • On-stage recognition during opening remarks. Opening remarks attended by all guests (approx. 1,200 – 1,300). Logo on-screen
  • Digital banner ad in two (2) event email communications sent to more than 6,000 individuals (Sponsor provides banner ad)
  • 30-second video promo segment
  • Opportunity to present a "GDIS Technical Webinar" to take place between Q3 2025-Q1 2026 

Bronze Package – $10,000

  • 10 x 10 exhibit booth 
  • Hyperlinked logo inclusion on GDIS website for one (1) year 
  • Logo inclusion in printed program 
  • On-stage recognition during opening remarks. Opening remarks attended by all guests (approx. 1,200 – 1,300).
  • Logo on-screen

2026 GDIS Additional Sponsorship Opportunities 

30-Second Video (Montage) – Gold Level (Included), Silver (Included), $2,000 Bronze add-on

  • 30-second video promo spot to play during event day throughout the event venue at Suburban Collection Showplace and in the main hall during lunch
  • Videos will be displayed in high traffic areas including outside track rooms and inside the building entrance by registration
  • Company responsible for developing the 30-second video and will be part of a sponsorship montage
  • Video format to be Mp4 and to consist of strictly visual elements - no audio due to convention background sound levels

Parking Sponsor – $5,000 (Exclusive)

  • Company logo on parking and welcome signage 
  • General sponsor recognition & logo inclusion on GDIS website for one (1) year

Social Hour Sponsor – $3,000 (up to 3 sponsors)

  • Company logo signage on bar and banquet tables
  • General sponsor recognition & logo inclusion on GDIS website for one (1) year

Ask-the-Expert Sponsor – $2,500 (Exclusive)

  • Company logo signage on Ask-the-Expert stations and related signage 
  • General sponsor recognition & logo inclusion on GDIS website for one (1) year

Attendee Bag Sponsor – $1,500 (up to 2 sponsors)

  • Company literature or gift inserted into attendee bags (expected 750)*
  • General sponsor recognition & logo inclusion on GDIS website for one (1) year 

Lunch Sponsor - $6,500 (two available / or exclusive for $12,000)

  • Company logo on main hall banquet tables
  • Special lunch sponsor logo and recognition from the podium
  • General sponsor recognition & logo inclusion on GDIS website for one (1) year

Lounge Sponsor - $5,000 (two available / or both for $9,000)

  • Company logo on lounge signage
  • Option to bring your own free standing/pull up banner or signage
  • General sponsor recognition & logo inclusion on GDIS website for one (1) year

*Cost associate with displays, materials, handouts, etc. including shipping will be the responsibility of sponsor.

If you are interested in sponsoring Great Designs in Steel 2026, please email sponsor@greatdesignsinsteel.com.