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Black Legislative Leaders Network

About this event

BLLN @ AfroTech 2026

Houston

TX, USA

BLLN Legislative Leader Member - All Access

Pay what you can

Members only

Enjoy the full program with access to all main activities.

Questions about your membership? Please email connect@blln.org

BLLN Community/Organization/Corporate Member

Pay what you can

Members only

Non-Member Legislator

$250

1-year membership and registration for one (1) BLLN AfroTech 2026 activation. Opening reception and dinner (Nov. 5), policy summit (Nov. 6), reception and dinner (Nov. 6), and HBCU Community Day (Nov. 7)

Friend of BLLN

Pay what you can

Join us for an exclusive evening of cocktails, dinner, and meaningful connections while supporting Black legislative leadership and expanding opportunity.

Opening reception and dinner (Nov. 5), policy summit (Nov. 6), reception and dinner (Nov. 6)

Community Champion

$1,000

Help bring Black legislative leadership, innovation, and opportunity together in Houston. Includes two admissions to our exclusive reception and dinner, plus recognition celebrating your investment in BLLN’s mission.

Supporting Partner

$2,500

Benefits include:

Recognition as an official BLLN Houston Supporting Partner
Logo featured on sponsor recognition signage and select digital materials
Recognition on BLLN website/event registration page
Inclusion in collective sponsor recognition on BLLN social media
Recognition in post-event communications
2 complimentary registrations to BLLN Houston programming
Access to general networking opportunities with participating legislators, partners, HBCU representatives, and invited guests
Invitation to the November 6 Riverside Reception

Benefits include:

Recognition as an official BLLN Houston Supporting Partner
Logo featured on sponsor recognition signage and select digital materials
Recognition on BLLN website/event registration page
Inclusion in collective sponsor recognition on BLLN social media
Recognition in post-event communications
2 complimentary registrations to BLLN Houston programming
Access to general networking opportunities with participating legislators, partners, HBCU representatives, and invited guests
Invitation to the November 6 Riverside Reception

Impact Partner

$5,000

Includes all Supporting Partner benefits, plus:

Elevated logo placement as an Impact Partner
3 complimentary registrations
Invitations to the November 6 Riverside Reception and Dinner
Recognition from the stage during select BLLN programming
Dedicated sponsor recognition on BLLN social media
Opportunity to provide approved branded materials or resources for attendees
Recognition in BLLN’s post-Houston recap and partner communications
Access to designated partner/VIP networking opportunities
Opportunity for one company representative to participate in appropriate policy networking and stakeholder conversations

Includes all Supporting Partner benefits, plus:

Elevated logo placement as an Impact Partner
3 complimentary registrations
Invitations to the November 6 Riverside Reception and Dinner
Recognition from the stage during select BLLN programming
Dedicated sponsor recognition on BLLN social media
Opportunity to provide approved branded materials or resources for attendees
Recognition in BLLN’s post-Houston recap and partner communications
Access to designated partner/VIP networking opportunities
Opportunity for one company representative to participate in appropriate policy networking and stakeholder conversations

Policy & Innovation Partner

$10,000

Includes all Impact Partner benefits, plus:

Prominent recognition as a Policy & Innovation Partner
5 complimentary registrations
VIP access to the November 6 Riverside Reception & Dinner
Opportunity to align sponsorship with a BLLN policy priority, such as AI & Emerging Technology, Data Centers & Energy, Health Innovation, HBCUs & Workforce, Economic Opportunity, or Future of Work
Opportunity for an executive or subject-matter expert to participate in an appropriate BLLN policy discussion, roundtable, or working session, subject to program fit
Prominent logo placement on appropriate event signage and digital materials
Dedicated partner spotlight across BLLN digital/social channels
Inclusion in select pre-event communications to BLLN members and stakeholders
Access to a curated policy networking opportunity with participating Black state legislative leaders
Recognition in the post-Houston policy/impact report
Opportunity to continue engagement with BLLN around the development of its 2027 policy priorities

Includes all Impact Partner benefits, plus:

Prominent recognition as a Policy & Innovation Partner
5 complimentary registrations
VIP access to the November 6 Riverside Reception & Dinner
Opportunity to align sponsorship with a BLLN policy priority, such as AI & Emerging Technology, Data Centers & Energy, Health Innovation, HBCUs & Workforce, Economic Opportunity, or Future of Work
Opportunity for an executive or subject-matter expert to participate in an appropriate BLLN policy discussion, roundtable, or working session, subject to program fit
Prominent logo placement on appropriate event signage and digital materials
Dedicated partner spotlight across BLLN digital/social channels
Inclusion in select pre-event communications to BLLN members and stakeholders
Access to a curated policy networking opportunity with participating Black state legislative leaders
Recognition in the post-Houston policy/impact report
Opportunity to continue engagement with BLLN around the development of its 2027 policy priorities

Presenting Partner

$25,000

Includes all Policy & Innovation Partner benefits, plus:

Premier recognition as an official Presenting Partner of BLLN Houston
8 complimentary registrations
Premium logo placement immediately below the Title Sponsor across major event materials
Prominent recognition throughout the three-day activation
Senior executive participation in a featured panel, fireside conversation, or substantive policy session, developed collaboratively with BLLN
Opportunity to support and receive recognition around a signature program or policy track
Curated executive engagement with BLLN legislative leadership and invited stakeholders
VIP seating and recognition at the November 6 Riverside Dinner
Opportunity to invite select corporate guests to the Riverside Reception & Dinner within the partner's credential allotment
Dedicated partner feature in BLLN communications
Individual social media recognition before, during, and after Houston
Prominent inclusion in press materials and media advisories where appropriate
Recognition in opening and closing remarks
Opportunity to provide a brief welcome during an appropriate sponsored program
Prominent recognition in BLLN’s post-Houston impact report
Priority opportunity to engage in BLLN's 2027 policy development process and future policy convenings
First opportunity to discuss partnership opportunities for BLLN’s 2027 national programming

Includes all Policy & Innovation Partner benefits, plus:

Premier recognition as an official Presenting Partner of BLLN Houston
8 complimentary registrations
Premium logo placement immediately below the Title Sponsor across major event materials
Prominent recognition throughout the three-day activation
Senior executive participation in a featured panel, fireside conversation, or substantive policy session, developed collaboratively with BLLN
Opportunity to support and receive recognition around a signature program or policy track
Curated executive engagement with BLLN legislative leadership and invited stakeholders
VIP seating and recognition at the November 6 Riverside Dinner
Opportunity to invite select corporate guests to the Riverside Reception & Dinner within the partner's credential allotment
Dedicated partner feature in BLLN communications
Individual social media recognition before, during, and after Houston
Prominent inclusion in press materials and media advisories where appropriate
Recognition in opening and closing remarks
Opportunity to provide a brief welcome during an appropriate sponsored program
Prominent recognition in BLLN’s post-Houston impact report
Priority opportunity to engage in BLLN's 2027 policy development process and future policy convenings
First opportunity to discuss partnership opportunities for BLLN’s 2027 national programming

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