Partner with a Movement. Sponsor Vanguard Impact 2026.

Join a values-driven, action-oriented initiative empowering women across careers, entrepreneurship, marketing, and personal development.

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The Audience You’ve Been Wanting to Reach

Our audience is highly selective with their time and their trust. They attend for actionable strategies, real-world tools, and a community that elevates them, and they reward brands that champion their growth.

Target:

800 attendees

Location:

North America

Age Range:

22–55 (core: 30–40)

Representation:

Founders, professionals, people managers, marketers, creatives, emerging leaders

Mindset:

Ambitious, values-driven, action-oriented, community-focused

Engagement Touchpoints:

Live sessions, workshops, networking lounges, booths, digital swag bag, post-event visibility

Why Sponsor (ROI)

Your ROI Isn’t Just Impressions, It’s Transformation.

Sponsoring the Vanguard Impact Summit puts your brand in front of women who influence workplace decisions, purchasing choices, team culture, and entrepreneurial ecosystems. You’re aligning with a movement that stands for empowerment, innovation, leadership, and purpose-driven growth.

Visibility & Reach

Multi-channel exposure across email, social, website, and live programming.

Values Alignment

Your brand stands with empowerment, accessibility, equity, and women’s leadership.

High Engagement

Interactive booths, direct messaging, analytics, and lead capture (package-based).

Long-Game Impact

Sponsors remain on the Summit site for 30 days post-event, plus dual visibility at select tiers.

This year, the Vanguard Impact Summit is proud to partner with the Capital Elle Business Impact Award, an initiative that redefines who gets recognized, funded, and celebrated in business. It was built for the women who were told to have their husband co-sign, were denied funding for not fitting the mold, and built their business anyway.

Together, these two flagship initiatives form a complete empowerment journey:

  • Vanguard Impact Summit: where women gain the strategies, tools, and community to step into their power and shape their future.
  • Capital Elle Business Impact Award: where the women who dared to build anyway are finally seen, funded, and celebrated.

Select sponsorship tiers now include dual recognition across both platforms, offering unmatched visibility, influence, and impact.

→ Download the Capital Elle Business Impact Award kit

Sponsorship Tiers

Sponsorship Options: Two Paths, One Purpose.

Choose the sponsorship level that aligns with your brand’s goals. Whether you’re focused on professional development through the Vanguard Impact Summit or want dual visibility across both the Summit and the Capital Elle Business Impact Award, each tier amplifies your commitment to empowering women.

Tier Summary Investment Includes Capital Elle Business Impact Award?
Visionary Keynote co-branding, premium logo placement, branded virtual room, 5-minute speaking spot, top-tier registrant access, dedicated sponsor email address, and full Capital Elle integration (live webinar, applicant opt-ins, multi-channel features). CAD $25,000 Yes
Trailblazer Track-level branding, workshop sponsorship, featured newsletter spotlight, leadership pass list access, and robust Capital Elle visibility, including posts, newsletter features, and meetings with the Elleiance Network group. CAD $17,000 Yes
Empowerment Dual visibility across Summit and Capital Elle, logo on the Elleiance website for 1 year, joint blog/newsletter feature, social media sponsor spotlights, Growth Pass list access, and strong Summit placement. CAD $10,000 Yes
Community Strong Summit presence: exhibitor booth, sponsor directory profile, logo on slide decks, networking lounge branding, and social media recognition. CAD $5,000 No
Ally Accessible entry-level package with exhibitor booth, presence in the digital swag bag item, sponsor directory inclusion, and recognition as an Ally Sponsor. CAD $1,000 No

Timeline

What You’ll Receive: Before, During & After

Pre-Event (tier-based opportunities):

  • Logo on website and digital materials

  • Social media recognition

  • Sponsor directory inclusion

  • Visibility on resources

  • Visibility in dual-announcements

Event Day (tier-based opportunities):

  • Interactive exhibitor booth and real-time chat

  • Networking lounge branding

  • Verbal/visual acknowledgment in sessions

  • Session sponsorship

  • Registrant list access

Post-Event (tier-based opportunities):

  • Recap feature in summit communications

  • Sponsor presence on website for 30 days post-event

  • Newsletter highlight

  • Featured activation

  • Continued recognition via Capital Elle communications

Featured Activations

Optional Add-Ons

Innovation for Impact Showcase:

Sponsor a post-event micro-series designed to extend the Summit’s learning and amplify actionable strategies. This activation highlights practical tools, transformational stories, and fresh perspectives in careers, leadership, marketing, and entrepreneurship, with your brand featured as the driving force behind high-value, year-round empowerment content.

Post-Event Networking Circle:

Extend the Summit’s momentum with a curated, small-group networking experience that takes place 2-3 months after the event. This activation brings together attendees from diverse industries for guided conversations, collaborative problem-solving, and meaningful peer connection, all facilitated in a sponsor-branded virtual space. Your organization is highlighted as the host of an intimate, high-value community experience that deepens relationships and keeps your brand top-of-mind long after the Summit ends.

Women Founders Spotlight (Capital Elle):

Showcase your commitment to women-led innovation by sponsoring a curated feature series spotlighting Capital Elle Award applicants and finalists. Your brand will be showcased alongside the journeys, wins, and wisdom of emerging founders across North America, elevating their visibility while positioning you as a champion of women’s entrepreneurship and leadership.

Values Alignment

Partners Who Share Our Values

We collaborate with organizations that champion:

  • Equality

  • Equity

  • Feminism

  • Growth

  • Inclusion

  • Integrity

  • Opportunity

  • Respect

  • Self-fulfillment

Do you recognize your organization in these values?

Audience Privacy & Data Sharing

Transparent, Consent-Based Data Sharing

We share attendee information only when your package includes lead access and the attendee explicitly opts in.

We never sell attendee data or share it with unrelated third parties. All outreach must include clear unsubscribe options and respect our community standards.

FAQ

A: The Summit goes beyond inspiration, it’s built around actionable learning, tangible tools, and real-time application across four growth tracks. Attendees leave with clarity, confidence, and concrete next steps. Sponsors partner with a high-intent audience that values depth, authenticity, and meaningful partnerships.

A: It depends on your goals. If you want maximum visibility and cross-event impact, choose Visionary or Trailblazer. If you’re focused on strong Summit presence with optional Award visibility, Empowerment may be a perfect fit. Community and Ally tiers offer accessible pathways with targeted brand exposure.

A: Yes. Custom packages are available, using items that already exist within the current sponsorship tiers. We can mix and match eligible benefits to create a package that fits your goals; however, certain Visionary-tier elements are exclusive and cannot be added to lower tiers. This ensures the integrity, value, and limited availability of our top-level partnerships while still offering flexibility for sponsors who want a tailored experience.

A: Yes. To ensure strong execution and proper setup, sponsorship applications close six weeks before the Summit. Higher tiers have limited availability and may sell out earlier.

A: To maintain strong brand alignment and audience value, each tier has a limited number of spots. Visionary and Trailblazer tiers are highly restricted; Empowerment has a capped availability; Community and Ally tiers allow for broader participation.

A: No. Dual-impact benefits are included only in the Visionary, Trailblazer, and Empowerment tiers. Community and Ally sponsorships provide Summit-only visibility.

A: Sponsors at the Empowerment, Trailblazer, and Visionary tiers receive brand recognition across both the Vanguard Impact Summit and the Capital Elle Business Impact Award. This includes logo placement, blog and newsletter features, social media posts, and Award-related communications that highlight your support of women-led businesses.

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