2026 Most Promising Students Program

The AAF’S Most Promising Students (MPS) program connects top college students with leaders from the advertising, media, and marketing industries. This program is the premier platform for recognizing and empowering the next generation of talent, providing participants with the tools, networks, and experiences they need to launch successful careers while driving inclusivity within the industry. Through mentorship, hands-on experiences, and networking opportunities, MPS empowers students to gain critical insights into the advertising world. The weeklong, curated immersion experience in New York allows students to build relationships with industry professionals, gain real-world exposure, and showcase their talent in front of top-tier companies.

 

Partnership & Recruiting Opportunities

 

Platinum Sponsorship Corporate Member: $40,000 | Non-Corporate Members: $50,000

  •  Exclusive in-person immersion session with Most Promising Class
  • Two priority tables of eight (8), plus four (4) Most Promising Inductees at the Building Bridges to Our Future Luncheon
  • Two (2) recruiter booths with priority placement at the Recruiter’s Expo 
  • Digital ad to be displayed during the luncheon 
  • Host a pre-event webinar with selected students and alumni (if confirmed by Nov. 15) 
  • Premium logo recognition in all marketing, social and promotional communications and materials related to the event 
  • Logo listing in national publications 
  • Access to all MPS resumes in advance and on-site interviewing opportunities 
  • Opportunity to own one main stage panel conversation or keynote in the Most Promising Symposium 

 

Gold Sponsorship Corporate Member: $30,000 | Non-Corporate Members: $40,000 

  • Exclusive virtual immersion with Most Promising Class 
  • One premium table of eight (8), plus two (2) Most Promising Inductees at the Building Bridges to Our Future Luncheon 
  • Two (2) recruiter booths with premium placement at the Recruiter’s Expo 
  • Digital ad to be displayed during the luncheon 
  • Host a pre-event webinar with selected students and alumni (if confirmed by Nov. 15) 
  • Premium logo recognition in all marketing, social and promotional communications and materials related to the event 
  • Logo listing in national publications 
  • Access to all MPS resumes in advance and one-on-one virtual interviewing opportunities 
  • Opportunity to own one breakout session in the Most Promising Symposium 

 

Silver Sponsorship Corporate Member: $20,000 | Non-Corporate Members: $30,000 

  • Virtual Webinar or In-Person Workshop at MPS Venue with Most Promising Class 
  • One table of eight (8), plus two (2) Most Promising Inductees at the Building Bridges to Our Future Luncheon 
  • One recruiter booth at the virtual Recruiter’s Expo 
  • Digital ad to be displayed during the luncheon 
  • Logo recognition in all marketing, social and promotional communications and materials related to the event 
  • Logo listing in national publications 
  • Access to all MPS resumes in advance and one-on-one virtual interviewing opportunities 
  • Opportunity to participate in the Most Promising Symposium as a speaker/panelist (subject to availability) 

 

Bronze Sponsorship Corporate Member: $10,000 | Non-Corporate Members: $20,000 

  • One table of eight (8), plus two (2) Most Promising Inductees at the Building Bridges to Our Future Luncheon 
  • Virtual post-experience webinar with Most Promising Class 
  • One recruiter booth at the virtual Recruiter’s Expo 
  • Digital ad to be displayed during the luncheon 
  • Logo recognition in all marketing, social and promotional communications and materials related to the event 
  • Logo listing in national publication 
  • Access to all MPS resumes in advance and one-on-one virtual interviewing opportunities 

 

Crystal Sponsorship Corporate Member: $8,500 | Non-Corporate Members: $15,000 

  • Five (5) tickets, plus two (1) Most Promising Inductee at the Building Bridges to Our Future Luncheon 
  • One recruiter booth at the Recruiter’s Expo 
  • Digital ad to be displayed during the luncheon 
  • Logo recognition in all marketing, social and promotional communications and materials related to the event 
  • Logo listing in national publication 
  • Access to all MPS resumes in advance and one-on-one virtual interviewing opportunities 

 

Recruiters Package Corporate Member: $5,000 | Non-Corporate Members: $6,500

*Multi-event bundle available $7,995.

  • One recruiter booth at the Recruiter’s Expo 
  • Two (2) tickets to the Building Bridges to Our Future Luncheon 
  • Company listing in all marketing, social and promotional communications and materials related to the event 
  • Company listing in national publication 
  • Access to all MPS resumes in advance and one-on-one virtual interviewing opportunities 
  • Two (2) tickets to the Most Promising Symposium  

 

Luncheon Tables & Tickets 

Corporate Member Table: $6,000 | Non-Corporate Member Table: $7,000 

Corporate Member Ticket: $600 | Non-Corporate Member Ticket: $700 

Faculty Ticket: $300 

 

Event Details 

Most Promising Recruiters Expo: February 2026 

Building Bridges for Our Future Awards Ceremony: February 2026 

 

Cancellation Policy 

Requests for cancellation of individual tickets must be made in writing and received by the AAF by January 13, 2026. A $500 cancellation fee will be deducted from funds received and refunds will be made by the same payment method that was used to pay AAF. Cancellation requests received after January 13, 2026, will not be refunded. Sponsorships are nonrefundable.  

 

The AAF is a 501(c)6 organization, therefore a payment to the AAF does not qualify as a charitable contribution. A tax counselor can advise if the payment is deductible as a business expense. 
When
2/24/2026 9:00 AM - 2/27/2026 9:00 PM
Eastern Standard Time
Where
New York City, NY UNITED STATES

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