Thank you for your interest in supporting TCDL 2026. The Sponsor Confirmation form is now closed. For questions regarding sponsorship or to inquire about remaining opportunities, please contact Ke’ara Hunt at keara.hunt@austin.utexas.edu or info@tdl.org.
Sponsors of the 2026 Texas Conference on Digital Libraries (TCDL) demonstrate their commitment to the community of digital library professionals, archivists, researchers, and students. By becoming a sponsor, you will reach a highly influential (and primarily Texas-based) audience of potential new partners and clients.
Sponsorship dollars help to fund the costs associated with hosting the conference, including event space, catering, reception, keynote, awards, and supplies. This year we are pleased to offer five sponsorship levels. See below for the full descriptions and benefits.
To participate, please complete the Sponsor Confirmation Form. We are accepting sponsorship confirmations through Monday, February 9, 2026 (extended deadline).
For questions, email Ke’ara Hunt, Outreach and Member Engagement Coordinator, keara.hunt@austin.utexas.edu.
Levels of Sponsorship
Innovator Level | $250+
Underwriting opportunities for Innovator sponsors include:
- Parking
- Experiential Swag sessions (including facilitators)
- Conference supplies (including printed signage and attendee name tags)
Innovator sponsors receive:
- Logo on the TCDL 2026 page and acknowledgement as a Sponsor
- Logo on the TCDL 2026 Sched site and acknowledgement as a Sponsor
- Logo featured in Sponsor Thank You slide during the Opening plenary presentation
- Acknowledgement of sponsorship via TDL’s social media channels in the weeks leading up to the conference
- Includes creation of a graphic with logo, blurb, and tagging of appropriate social media handles (example of sponsor acknowledgement post)
- TDL’s social media channels: Facebook, LinkedIn, Instagram, and Threads
Collaborator Level | $750+
Underwriting opportunities for Collaborator sponsors include:
- TDL Awards trophies and certificates
- Event photography
- Networking space
Collaborator sponsors receive all Innovator sponsorship benefits Plus:
- Opted-in attendee email addresses
- You will receive a list of email addresses from attendees who have explicitly given their permission to have their contact information shared with sponsors
- One dedicated promotional post from TDL’s social media channels, featuring content provided by your organization such as:
- Organization overview: a brief summary of your services and your mission with contact information (example of sponsor organization overview post)
- Useful resources: links to relevant materials from your website (upcoming webinar or event, membership, services brochure (example of sponsor services brochure post), newsletter subscription)
- You may specify LinkedIn, Facebook, Instagram, and/or Threads
Visionary Level | $1,500+
Underwriting opportunities for Visionary sponsors include:
- Catering
- Event space and AV equipment
Visionary sponsors receive Collaborator sponsorship benefits Plus:
- Complimentary registration for one representative of your organization
- Includes all conference sessions, workshops, reception, breakfasts, lunches, and afternoon snacks
- Exhibit table in the Atrium area of venue
- Equipment: Includes a table and one chair per representative
- Materials: Option to ship materials needed for your table no earlier than two weeks ahead of the conference date
- Opportunity to address attendees as part of the “Poster Pitch” session
- Brief introduction or “elevator pitch”
- Duration: 1 minute
- Inclusion in the Scavenger Hunt with the option to submit a question about your organization
- The Scavenger Hunt is a fun, interactive activity for attendees. Participants visit poster presenters and exhibiting sponsors during the reception to answer questions from a list. Your organization can submit a question, which gives you a low-pressure, direct way to engage with attendees and drive traffic to your exhibit table or materials, increasing your visibility and lead generation.
Architect Level | $2,500+ (SOLD OUT)
Note on Availability: Due to a high demand for presentation opportunities, we are limiting the number of Architect ($2,500) sponsorships to one. It is available on a first-come, first-served basis.
Underwriting opportunities for Architect sponsors include:
- Live ASL signing during Keynote address
Architect sponsors receive Visionary benefits Plus:
- Complimentary registration for one additional representative of your organization (total of two representatives)
- A dedicated post on the TDL Blog (example of sponsor blog post):
- Mini Q&A: An interview-style post where you answer questions about your organization’s elevator pitch, new or exciting projects, why you like working with the digital library and scholarship community, and what you are looking forward to at the conference
- Team spotlight: Information about the people behind your organization, giving them a more personal introduction to the community
- Conference wrap-up: An overview of your experience at the conference as an exhibiting sponsor and/or a presenter
- Opportunity to address attendees in a Lightning Talks presentation
- Subject to proposal submission and review by deadline
- Duration: 7 minutes; plus time for Q&A
Keystone Level | $5,000+
Note on Availability: Due to a high demand for presentation opportunities, we are limiting the number of Keystone ($5,000+) sponsorships to one. It is available on a first-come, first-served basis.
Underwriting opportunities for Keystone sponsors include:
- Keynote support
- Conference reception
Keystone sponsors receive Architect benefits Plus:
- Complimentary registration for one additional representative of your organization (total of three representatives)
- Opportunity to address attendees in a presentation
- Subject to proposal submission and review by deadline
- Duration: 15-20 minutes; plus time for Q&A
- Note: This speaking opportunity will be in lieu of the shorter Lightning Talks presentation included in the Architect benefits
In-Kind Sponsorship Opportunities
To explore potential In-Kind sponsorship opportunities, please contact keara.hunt@austin.utexas.edu. We will assess all offers based on the specific needs of the TCDL 2026 conference to ensure a mutually beneficial partnership.
Sponsor Support
Thank you for your generous support of TCDL 2026! This section is your resource for preparing for the conference and making the most of your sponsorship.
If you are submitting content, please use the Sponsorship Content Submission form. Guidelines and deadlines are included in the form. All presentation materials will need to meet accessibility requirements for inclusion in the TCDL Proceedings. The TCDL Accessibility Task Force has compiled presentation resources. If you are exhibiting and/or presenting, please review the following information.
Set Up Time and Exhibitor Hours
TCDL will be held at the Commons Conference Center in Austin, Texas. You can arrive as long as the building is open Tuesday – Thursday 8:00 am – 5 pm CT (until 5:30 pm on Day 1 for the reception). Please take a look at the schedule to see when you would like to be there.
Shipping Materials
If you would like to ship any merchandise or other supplies ahead of time, please contact keara.hunt@austin.utexas.edu. We will have a table and the requested number of chairs already set up for you in the Atrium, near the check-in / information table. Free wifi will be available at the Commons Conference Center.
*Please do not send packages to the venue earlier than two (2) weeks before the conference.
Parking and Transportation
A parking pass is required for all vehicles parked in the Commons Conference Center lot. You will receive a PDF of the parking pass via email. Please print it out and place it on your dashboard for the duration of the conference. We will also have printed copies available at the check-in / information table.
For public transportation, please check out Capital Metro.
Connect with Us
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If you have any questions, please contact Ke’ara Hunt, Outreach and Member Engagement Coordinator, keara.hunt@austin.utexas.edu.