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CARES CONFERENCE 2026

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DRIVE CHANGE AS A SPONSOR

​Partner with CARES 2026 to reach 200+ road safety professionals and 300+ students and teens across Tennessee — and put your organization at the center of the conversation on safer roads.
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BE PART OF THE 
FIRST ANNUAL CARES CONFERENCE

As the inaugural CARES Conference, this is a ground-floor opportunity to align your brand with road safety, education, and advocacy across Tennessee — and to build a relationship with CLIF as the event grows year over year.

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500+ ATTENDEES ACROSS 3 DAYS

Reach professionals, educators, advocates, law enforcement, and students — all in one weekend.

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1st ANNUAL CONFERENCE

Get in early as a founding partner of a conference designed to grow every year.

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100% MISSION-ALIGNED

Every sponsorship directly supports CLIF’s work toward safer Tennessee roads.

Our
Current
Sponsors

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CHOOSE YOUR LEVEL OF IMPACT

As the inaugural CARES Conference, this is a ground-floor opportunity to align your brand with road safety, education, and advocacy across Tennessee — and to build a relationship with CLIF as the event grows year over year.

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All tier names, pricing, and benefits pending CLIF board approval — see Section 6 of the sponsor packet for full details.

All sponsors subject to board approval. Sponsorship spaces are limited — early commitment ensures the best placement and

benefits.

IGNITION SPONSOR ($10,000 | 1 available)
Title / Presenting Sponsor

  • Recognized as the sole presenting sponsor — conference branded as 'CARES

  • Conference: Driven to Change, presented by [Your Organization]'

  • Named sponsor of the Keynote Session with prominent signage at each table and opportunity to introduce the keynote speaker

  •  Prominent sponsor signage displayed throughout the Welcome Gala and main stage

  • Opportunity to address conference attendees from the main stage

  • Premier logo placement on all banners, stage backdrop, lanyards, and printed materials

  • Back cover ad in the conference program booklet

  • Logo on attendee swag bag

  • 4 complimentary professional conference registrations

  • 10 complimentary Teen Day passes

  • 2 VIP Welcome Dinner Table (8 seats)

  • 10x10 prime exhibitor booth space (all 3 days)

  • Hero placement on conference website sponsor page

  • 5 dedicated sponsor spotlight posts across all social media platforms

  • Featured in all pre-conference countdown content and #DrivenToChange campaign cobranding

ACCELERATOR SPONSOR ($5,000 | 2 Available)
Gold Sponsor

  • Named sponsor of the Welcome Dinner with signage at each table and opportunity to introduce the evening's speaker

  • Opportunity to address conference attendees at the Welcome Dinner

  • Prominent logo placement on banners, printed materials, and conference signage

  • Full-page ad in the conference program booklet

  • Logo on attendee swag bag

  • 3 complimentary professional conference registrations

  • 5 complimentary Teen Day passes

  • 1 VIP Welcome Gala Table (8 seats)

  • 10x10 standard exhibitor booth space (all 3 days)

  • Logo and website link on conference website sponsor page

  • 3 dedicated sponsor spotlight posts on social media and email blast

DRIVEN SPONSOR ($2,500 | 4 Available)
Silver Sponsor

  • Named sponsor of the Teen Day Lunch with signage at each table

  • Logo on printed materials and conference signage

  • Full page ad in the conference program booklet

  • 2 complimentary professional conference registrations

  • 3 complimentary Teen Day passes

  • 6ft table exhibitor space (all 3 days)

  • Logo and website link on conference website sponsor page

  • 2 dedicated sponsor spotlight post on social media

  • Tagged in conference recap content

ROAD CREW SPONSOR ($1,000 | No Limit)
Bronze Sponsor

  • Named sponsor of the Day 2 afternoon networking break

  • Half -page ad in the conference program booklet

  • 1 complimentary professional conference registration

  • Logo and website link on conference website sponsor page

  • 1 dedicated sponsor spotlight posts on social media and email blast

  • Tagged in conference recap content

COMMUNITY CHAMPION ($500+ value)
In-Kind Sponsor · $500+ value

  • Name and logo listing in the conference program booklet

  • Logo and website link on conference website sponsor page

  • Tagged in conference recap content

  • Recognition as a Community Champion partner in all conference announcements

  • Accepted in-kind contributions include: catering/food, printed materials, AV services, décor, transportation funding, swag items, photography/videography, and giveaway prizes

Be A Sponsor

EXHIBITOR OPPORTUNITIES

Exhibitor spaces are available for organizations who wish to showcase their work, products, or services at the

CARES Conference without a full sponsorship commitment. Exhibitor booths are open during Night 1, Day 2,

and Teen Day. All exhibitors are subject to board approval.

All sponsors subject to board approval. Sponsorship spaces are limited — early commitment ensures the best placement and

benefits.

DELUXE EXHIBITOR
($750 | Limited Availability)

  • 2 exhibitor spaces side by side

  • 2 complimentary conference registrations

  • Logo and website link on conference website

  • Exhibitor recognition in conference program booklet

  • Priority booth placement selection

BASIC EXHIBITOR
($500 | Limited Availability)

  • 1 exhibitor space

  • 2 complimentary conference registrations

  • Exhibitor recognition in conference program booklet

  • Logo and website link on conference website

NON-PROFIT / GOVERNMENT EXHIBITOR
($350 | For Qualifying Orgs)

  • Named sponsor of the Teen Day Lunch with signage at each table

  • Logo on printed materials and conference signage

  • Full page ad in the conference program booklet

  • 2 complimentary professional conference registrations

  • 3 complimentary Teen Day passes

  • 6ft table exhibitor space (all 3 days)

  • Logo and website link on conference website sponsor page

  • 2 dedicated sponsor spotlight post on social media

  • Tagged in conference recap content

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For government agencies and 501(c)3 non-profit entities only. Proof of status required at time of commitment.

Additional Opportunities

ADDITIONAL OPPORTUNITIES

Organizations that are not able to commit to a full sponsorship or exhibitor package may still support the CARES Conference and gain visibility through the following standalone advertising and support opportunities.

PROGRAM BOOKLET ADVERTISING

  • Full-Page Advertisement — $500

  • Half-Page Advertisement — $250

  • Quarter-Page Advertisement — $100

SESSION & EVENT SPONSORSHIPS

  • Teen Day Snack / Break Sponsor — $300

  • Day 2 Breakfast Sponsor — $500

  • Day 2 Networking Break Sponsor — $250

SWAG BAG INSERT

  • Include your branded materials, flyers, or promotional items in every attendee swag bag— $200

SPONSOR & EXHIBITOR PACKET

GET THE FULL SPONSORSHIP BREAKDOWN

Download the CARES 2026 Sponsor & Exhibitor Packet for complete tier details, benefits, booth specs, and deadlines — everything your team needs to choose the right level of support.

READY TO COMMIT OR HAVE QUESTIONS?

CIERA FOSTER

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SPONSORSHIP &

EXHIBITOR CONTACT

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Reach out directly to discuss sponsorship levels, custom packages, or exhibitor booth logistics for CARES 2026.

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ciera.foster@clif2012.org

901-620-8277

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