Sponsorship Opportunities · Summit 26

Anchor the desert’s AI conversation.

June 22–23, 2026 · Palm Springs Convention Center.

501(c)(3) · Tax-deductible

Sponsorship payments may be tax-deductible to the extent permitted by law.

Payments will be made to the Palm Springs Chamber Community Foundation, a California 501(c)(3) corporation. Contact: Nona Watson, nwatson@pschamber.org.

The Value Proposition

Why Palm Springs?

Building on the sold-out success of the 2025 AI & Creativity Expo, PS/NExT 2026 returns bigger, broader, and even more immersive — and there are six reasons partners are already on board.

  • Draw to the desert.

    Palm Springs is a magnet for creatives, tastemakers, innovators, and curious minds. PS/NExT connects that energy to a destination that draws attendees from the Coachella Valley, across Southern California, the Southwest, and beyond.

  • Civic backing.

    Presented by the City of Palm Springs Office of Economic Development and the Palm Springs Chamber of Commerce, in partnership with the Palm Springs Convention Center, PS/NExT offers sponsors strong civic alignment and institutional credibility.

  • Future workforce impact.

    PS/NExT helps keep students across the Coachella Valley on the leading edge of AI and emerging technologies, giving them exposure, confidence, and practical learning that supports whatever path they choose after school.

  • Creative capital.

    From the Palm Springs International Film Festival and Modernism Week to Coachella, Stagecoach, and world-class design culture, PS/NExT builds on a destination already known for creativity, ideas, and cultural influence.

  • First-mover advantage.

    PS/NExT is the desert's emerging platform for AI, technology, creativity, and community impact. Early sponsors have the opportunity to help shape the event and own a visible place in its growth.

  • Expanding vision.

    Building on the sold-out success of the 2025 AI & Creativity Expo, PS/NExT 2026 expands to more tracks, more programming, more audiences, and more opportunities for sponsor visibility and impact.

Media Channels & Partners

Reach across the Coachella Valley.

PS/NExT Summit 2026 will be supported by an integrated marketing communications program across owned channels, civic partner channels, paid media, direct marketing, social media, and prospective media partnerships.

  • Owned channels

    • PalmSpringsNExT.com — Event website
    • PalmSpringsCA.gov
    • PSChamber.org
    • VisitGreaterPalmSprings.com
  • Digital / Social

    • Palm Springs Post
    • Coachella Valley Independent
    • Coachella Valley Weekly
    • Tidbits of Coachella Valley
    • KESQ
    • Coachella Magazine
    • PS I Love You
  • Print

    • The Desert Sun
    • Coachella Valley Independent
    • Palm Springs Life
    • PS I Love You
    • KGAY / Gay Desert Guide
    • Desert Magazine
    • CV Weekly
    • GED Magazine
  • Broadcast

    • NBC 4 Palm Springs
    • KESQ / News Channel 3
    • CBS Local 2
    • Fox 11 Palm Springs
    • Telemundo 15

Prospective media channels and partners shown for planning purposes. Final media plan and placements subject to confirmation.

Premier Partnerships

Top-tier sponsorships.

Exclusive · Already committed: City of Palm Springs Economic Development & Palm Springs Chamber of Commerce

Presenting Partner (Sponsor)

$75,000

  • Presenting Sponsor recognition on ALL marketing, communications & social media
  • Up to 10 Premium passes + 30 Summit passes
  • Reserved premium seating for your team
  • AM Breakfast, Lunch (both days) & Reception

Royal Palm · Exclusive · 1 available

Summit Partner (Sponsor)

$50,000

  • Summit Sponsor recognition across all event marketing & communications
  • Up to 10 Premium passes + 20 Summit passes
  • Reserved seating for your team
  • AM Breakfast, Lunch (both days) & Reception
  • Premier logo placement at Palm Springs Convention Center

Royal Palm · Exclusive · 1 available

Premium Track Partner (Sponsor)

$50,000

  • Summit Sponsor recognition across all event marketing & communications
  • Up to 10 Premium passes + 20 Summit passes
  • Reserved seating for your team
  • AM Breakfast, Lunch (both days) & Reception
  • Brand activation opportunity within your sponsored track

California Palm Partnerships

$25,000 / each. Choose your moment.

Each California Palm partnership includes 5 Premium passes + 10 Summit passes · Reserved seating · All meal benefits.

Summit

California Summit Partner

Your brand as a partner of the full PS/NExT experience. Maximum visibility across both days of programming.

Already committed: Greater Palm Springs Economic Development

Business

Vibe-a-Thon Host

Exclusive naming rights to the Vibe-a-thon — the event's signature creative challenge. Own the most talked-about moment of the summit.

Students

Student & Educator Partner

Fund free admission for students and the GenJam program. Fund free admission for Educators. Demonstrate your commitment to the next generation of innovators.

Creative

Art Expo Showcase

Exclusive naming rights to the PS/NExT Art Expo — showcasing the intersection of creativity, AI, and culture.

Hospitality & Event Sponsorships

Hospitality & event sponsorships.

Expand your primary sponsorship — or select these opportunities — with exclusive hospitality activation. All hospitality sponsors receive logo recognition on digital signage and an event program listing.

June 22 & 23

Host Continental Breakfast

$15,000 / day

  • Logo on digital signage at the breakfast experience
  • Brand presence at the start of each day
  • Swag at each seat

June 22 & 23

Lunch Host for Keynote Presentation, Q&A

Custom Pricing

  • Logo on digital signage · Insert flyer in box lunches
  • Swag at each seat · 1.5-day meal sponsorship

June 22 · Evening

Networking Reception Host

$20,000

  • Logo on digital signage and at all bar stations
  • The marquee networking experience of the summit

Community Sponsorships

Accessible entry points.

Queen Palm Partner

$10,000

2 Premium + 5 Summit passes

Booth in Palm Pavilion · All event benefits · Reserved seating · Logo on digital signage · Recognition in event program & communications

Pineapple Palm Partner

$5,000

1 Premium + 5 Summit passes

Booth in Palm Pavilion · All event benefits · Reserved seating · Logo on digital signage · Recognition in event program

Date Palm Partner & Exhibitor

$2,500

4 Summit passes

Booth in Palm Pavilion · Reserved seating · Logo on digital signage · Recognition in event program

Palm Pavilion Exhibitor

$1,500

2 Summit passes

Booth in Palm Pavilion · Brand visibility on event floor · Logo on digital signage

Local Business Sponsor / Attendee

$750

2 Summit passes

Community recognition · Logo on digital signage · Event program listing

501(c)(3) · Tax-deductible

Sponsorship payments may be tax-deductible to the extent permitted by law.

Payments will be made to the Palm Springs Chamber Community Foundation, a California 501(c)(3) corporation. Contact: Nona Watson, nwatson@pschamber.org.

Reserve your sponsorship

Let’s talk.

Nona Watson

CEO, Palm Springs Chamber of Commerce

(760) 325-1577

nwatson@pschamber.org