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2015 Sponsor kit
New Orleans, LA
July 16 - 19
Le Meridien Hotel
CONFERENCE
Leadership for Queens and Kings’ Konnection Conference is the preeminent conference for the
student & career development of elected student leaders attending Historically Black Colleges and
Universities (HBCU’s). Simply put, we’re the offseason training camp for HBCU campus influencers.
HBCUKINGSANDQUEENS.COM
Here’s how you can be part of it.
What is the Leadership for Queens
& Kings’ Konnection Conference?
With a focus towards students who serve as their official
University ambassadors in the position of official King
& Queen in Miss or Mister leadership titles and their
accompanying court of elected class representatives,
Leadership for Queens & Kings’ Konnection attracts the
most influential student representatives, inclusive of
student government representatives, greek organization
affiliates, campus media and more from over 30
prominent HBCU’s.
Our conference is designed to expose HBCU college
students to business and etiquette skills that will enhance
their campus and life experience.
We wrote you a letter…
Hello!
When it comes to student development conferences, admittedly we are not alone. Our
distinction and value is closely tied and attributed to a few things. First, our focus on soft skills,
leadership role responsibilities and etiquette development has proven to be both successful
and impactful. Next, a clear audience focus of elected campus queens, kings and class
representatives, whom often hold integral other student leadership roles such as student
government, greek and campus media representatives makes this mid-summer Symposium a
must-attend. Last, but certainly not least a high priority placed on resonating with students for
content absorption lends to our conference attracting some of the most credible and student
respected expert trainers and speakers in the student development space.
In order to keep the Leadership for Queens & Kings’ Konnection Conference as the benchmark
for leadership development amongst HBCU students, we rely on the support of partners like
you. We influence the influencers in the college market and we’ve assembled this packet to tell
you more about the Leadership for Queens & Kings’ Konnection Conference and invite you into
a few valuable and unrivaled opportunities to be a part of it. Please consider this a starting point
for conversation.
We are committed to the emerging professional student leader and have diligently created an
annual experience for student leaders across many prominent HBCU campuses to come
together and share best practices, learn life changing skills and develop strategy for a
prosperous year ahead in a leadership capacity.
We hope you will see the value in what we are creating and the community we are reaching.
We’d be thrilled to have you as a partner.
If you have any questions regarding the conference or sponsorship, please contact Tony Forte.
Yours truly, Dale, Anthony, and Tony the 2015 Leadership for Queens & Kings’ Konnection
Conference Organizers
Dale Williams
Founder (Leadership for Queens)
[email protected]
Anthony Jones
Founder (King’s Konnection)
[email protected]
Tony Forte
Marketing Consultant
[email protected]
Where does the action occur?
New Orleans, LA
Conference: July 16 -19
The 2015 Conference will be held in the beautiful and
picturesque city of New Orleans.
The bayou country captures the southern charm and
progressive energy that can be felt immediately upon
visiting any of the mostly southern based HBCU campuses
that our student leaders represent.
After each full day of skill learning, networking and life
changing development students have the opportunity to
unwind amidst the historic french quarters or bonding on
storied Bourbon Street.
Who Comes to the
Leadership for Queens & Kings’ Konnection Conference?
We love our attendees! They are 19-24 years in age that are in the top 20% of their class. Our student leader attendees
collectively lead over 110K students across 35+ universities. Influential…that’s putting it lightly, attendees to our annual
Summer symposium are social magnets, with an average Instagram follower base of 3K, they collectively pack a 1 Million+
follower punch. Needless to say there’s a lot to LIKE about our attendees.
Our 2015 Conference is
expected to be attended
by approximately 350
attendees.
40%
60%
60%
40%
Our attendees come from over 35
universities from the South, SouthEast
and Mid-Atlantic.
“#L4QKK is definitely
where it’s at if you’re
about bringing
change back to your
campus.”
Meet
Our
Attendees
Alabama A&M University
Alabama State University
Bethune-Cookman University
Clark Atlanta University
Delaware State University
Dillard University
Fisk University
Fort Valley State University
Grambling State University
Harris Stowe University
Johnson C. Smith University
Kentucky State University
Lincoln University of Missouri
Lincoln University of Pennsylvania
Livingstone College
Morgan State University
Mississippi Valley State University
North Carolina A&T State University
North Carolina Central University
Oakwood University
Savannah State University
Spelman College
Talladega College
Tennessee State University
Texas Southern University
Tougaloo College
University of Maryland Eastern Shore
Virginia State University
Virginia Union University
Winston -Salem State University
We asked our student attendees…
“What was your favorite part about the Leadership for
Queens and Kings’ Konnection Conference?”
“Connecting with campus leaders from the various other HBCU’s, the bonding is second to none.”
“Hands down the expert trainer sessions. I mean really, I thought my court and I were polished until I
realized how much I didn’t know. I guess it’s true what they say…you don’t know what you don’t know”
“Wow. That’s tough. It would have to be between the sponsor contest or the Gala, the contest was fun
because it was so interactive and had us get our respective school follower bases involved, but, the
gala is great as we were looking forward to it.
The Conference Learning Experience
The workshops and breakouts that occur at the Leadership for Queens &
Kings’ Konnection Conference address development aspects ranging from
personal presentation, professional/business etiquette and personal brand
management to leadership responsibility, event planning & hosting, public
speaking and much more. We provide countless practical takeaways for
immediate implementation and layer all content with palatable inspiration.
Presentation Ready: The Do’s and Don’ts of Looking Your Best
Style etiquette and grooming basics as it applies to both
gentlemen and ladies.
Impress Your Audience: The Art of Public Speaking
Mastering audience connectivity and engagement.
Understanding poise and oral control and capacity.
Building Your Brand and Creating Your Image
Personal brand management and amplification. Attendees
gain an in-depth learning experience on consistency,
authenticity, distinction and association.
Fine Dining 101: Etiquette Dinner
The simplification of the often complex and intimidating art
and hobby of fine dining. Let’s face it, deals are closed and
relationships are built around the fork and knife. Attendees
gain a full understanding of mastering dining etiquette and
protocol and best practice.
Royal Protocol: Having the Best Reign Ever!
After all of the votes have been counted and celebrations
had, now it’s time to go to work. How do you plan, engage
and leverage experiences for optimal success during your
reign.
Roles and Responsibilities of the King and Queen
Now an official University ambassador and host/hostess, the
rules and expectations are quite different. Attendees learn
and grasp the responsibilities and role details associated with
their influential and highly visible elected student leadership
positions.
Who Speaks at
Leadership for Queens
and Kings’ Konnection Conference?
“An innovative approach to the common, is but
the first in many distinction points that set this
conference apart from other student
conferences. Amazing to see. Awe-Inspiring to
be a part of. “
- Tony Forte
The Leadership for Queens and Kings’ Konnection Conference speaker line-up features a
balance of internationally-known talents & speakers and impressive professional trainers and
noted speakers. Their common thread is their uncanny ability to resonate with our millennial and
emerging professional audience in an unprecedented manner that both educates and connects.
Trainers & Presenters
Alex Ellis
(Author, Speaker, Custom Clothier)
Tony Forte
(Founder, Urban Professor &
Silver Spoon Foundation)
Naretha Hopson
Dondre’ Whitfield
Actor (Real Husbands of Hollywood,
Mr. 3000 & The Cosby Show)
Laz Alonzo
Actor (Avatar & The Fast & the Furious)
Michelle Williams
National Recording Artist (Solo
career & Destiny’s Child group)
(Founder, Ever-Appropriate Etiquette Institute)
Felicia Layeni
(Author & Speaker)
Denise Marcia
(Etiquette Coach, Founder of essentials!)
Lecia Rives
(Author, Speaker, Founder of Speak uP!)
Mary Terry-Wiley
Chante Moore
Beverly Bond
Kenny Lattimore
National Recording Artist
Founder of Black Girls Rock
National Recording Artist
(Noted Motivational Speaker)
“Organic connection at it’s finest…”
How You Can
Be A Part of It
We are grateful for support at any scale. It is thanks to our
sponsors that we are able to make the Leadership for Queens
and Kings’ Konnection Conference happen.
Customized social media contest w/all
attendee participation that drives brand
awareness.
Booth for attendees to view products/
services for full day of scheduled workshop
inclusion.
Booth for attendees to view products/
services for entirety of conference
Exclusive workshop inclusion/cosponsor (2x)
(75 minutes x 2 = 1 Friday & 1 Saturday)
Joint workshop inclusion/cosponsor on relevant subject matter
(75 minutes)
Exclusive workshop inclusion/cosponsor on relevant subject matter
(75 minutes)
Half Page in Conference Program &
Included Signage for Conference
Half Page in Conference Program &
Included Signage for Conference
Full Page in Conference Program &
Main Signage for Conference
Advertisement (Website, E-mail &
Program)
Company logo on all printed materials
Advertisement (Website, E-mail &
Program)
Company logo on all printed materials
Advertisement (Website, E-mail &
Program)
Company logo on all printed materials
Live public address mentions
throughout Conference
Live public address mentions
throughout Conference
Live public address mentions
throughout Conference
Invitation for all company
representatives to attend annual
conference luncheon
Invitation for all company
representatives to attend annual
conference luncheon
Invitation for all company
representatives to attend annual
conference luncheon
JOINT BREAKOUT SPONSOR
$3,000
EXCLUSIVE BREAKOUT SPONSOR
$5,000
CONFERENCE SPONSOR
$10,000
SPECIAL OPPORTUNITIES
In addition to (or as an alternative to) the Sponsorship Levels, we
have a few special events and services that can be sponsored.
KEYNOTE SPEAKER SPONSOR
($20,000)
Leadership for Queens and Kings’ Konnection give a
potential sponsor the option of presenting a keynote speaker
for the conference. Sponsorship includes: travel, lodging,
ground transportation, applicable meals and speaker fee.
Leadership for Queens and Kings’ Konnection will
recommend a national speaker who has influence and appeal
to our audience as well as take recommendations from the
sponsor. By mutual agreement, a speaker will be finalized.
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Exclusive Keynote Address Sponsor (2 Hours)
Main stage signage for Keynote Address
Arrival bag sponsor for 350+ students
All benefits associated with: Conference Sponsor
CLOSING NIGHT ANNUAL GALA SPONSOR
($15,000)
Leadership for Queens and Kings’ Konnection gives a
potential sponsor the opportunity to sponsor the
culmination event of the weekend, our highly
anticipated annual awards Gala for HBCU Kings &
Queens.
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Exclusive Gala Sponsor (5 Hours)
Main stage signage for Gala
Live DJ/Live Band mentions throughout Gala
All benefits associated with: Exclusive Break Out
Sponsor
CONFERENCE
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Partnership Overview
Thank you for considering a partnership with
the Leadership for Queens and Kings’ Konnection Conference.
We look forward to working with you.
If you need to print one page for your team, make it this one.
What is the Leadership for Queens and Kings’ Konnection Conference?
Leadership for Queens and Kings’ Konnection Conference is the preeminent conference for the
student & career development of elected student leaders attending Historically Black Colleges and
Universities (HBCU’s). Simply put, we’re the offseason training camp for HBCU campus influencers.
When & Where
The 2015 event will take place in:
New Orleans, LA (July 16- 19) Le Meridien Hotel
Who comes to the Leadership for Queens and Kings’ Konnection Conference?
Our attendees are the elected student leadership and campus ambassadors for their respective HBCU.’s
Our key attraction are the campus Kings, Queens and court whom often hold student leadership positions
within student government, greek organizations and campus media. Collectively our attendees lead over
110K students across 35+ universities
Becoming a Partner?
We’d like to preserve our intimate scale and accessible prices. To that end, we are grateful for the support
of corporate sponsors and we do our best to promote your business, service, or product to our attendees
throughout the conference and via social media.
All Sponsors ($3,000 - $20,000)
-
Joint Breakout Sponsor ($3,000)
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For questions about sponsorship, please contact: Tony Forte | [email protected] | (615) 403-1244
Half Page in Conference Program & Included Signage
for Conference)
Joint workshop inclusion/co-sponsor on relevant
subject matter (75 minutes)
Exclusive Breakout Sponsor ($5,000)
-
Half Page in Conference Program & Included Signage
for Conference)
Exclusive workshop inclusion/co-sponsor on relevant
subject matter (75 minutes)
Booth for attendees to view products/services for full
day of scheduled workshop inclusion.
Conference Sponsor ($10,000)
-
We accept support on all scales, as per our packages. Please consider the sponsorship levels listed on the
right as a starting point for conversation. Have ideas? We’re all ears!
Invitation for all brand representatives to attend
annual conference luncheon.
Live public address mentions throughout conference.
Advertisement (Website, E-mail & Program)
Company logo on all printed materials
-
Full Page in Conference Program & Included Signage
for Conference)
Exclusive workshop inclusion/co-sponsor on relevant
subject matter (75 minutes)
Booth for attendees to view products/services for
entirety of scheduled workshop inclusion.
Customized social media contest w/all attendee
participation that drives brand awareness.
Special Opportunities
-
Keynote Speaker Sponsor ($20,000)
Gala Sponsor ($15,000)