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19th International Docomomo Conference 


Headed stateside for only the second time since the founding of Docomomo, the 19th International Docomomo Conference – Multiple Moderns: Climate, Community, Creativity, presents a prime opportunity to support the world’s foremost efforts in Modern architectural preservation while simultaneously reinforcing the values of your firm, brand, or organization in front of hundreds of engaged industry professionals.

 

Sponsorships are available at a variety of price points and for individual Conference events. Acknowledgement integration commensurate with sponsorship commitment.

The International Docomomo Conference is the largest gathering of experts, practitioners, academics, and enthusiasts of modern architecture and design. There is something truly energizing about coming together and making connections with others from all around the globe who gather with this common purpose, while bringing their own unique perspective and expertise.

Katie Horak, Principal, Architectural Resources Group; President, Docomomo US

About the International Docomomo Conference


The International Docomomo Conference (IDC) is a biennial event that began in Eindhoven, The Netherlands in 1990. It brings together members and colleagues from around the world, for an in-depth exploration of global issues and new ideas about the future built environment, as it relates to the Modern Movement.

Program Audience


Conference attendees include thought leaders, practitioners, professionals, and academics from the US and around the world.

 

  • Attendees have a high interest in design, architecture, modern real estate and furnishings.
  • Past Attendees have come from 40 states, 65 countries, 6 continents.
  • Participation at past Conferences has ranged from 300–400 attendees.

 

Architects

Preservation Advocates

Conservators

Interior Designers

Urban Planners

Community Organizers

Landscape Architects

Realtors and Developers

Historians and Archivists

Engineers and Designers

Educators and Students

 

Modernist Homeowners

Architectural Historians

  

Highlights

 

Using Los Angeles as inspiration for its theme, the 19th IDC explores the pluralistic nature of the global modern movement of the twentieth century, examining how climate, community, and creativity shaped and continues to shape the built environment. Attendees can look forward to exciting venues, rigorous academic sessions held at the University of Southern California’s School of Architecture, off-site networking opportunities and social events, and renowned architectural tours. Expect more than 70 specific, well-researched papers on Modernism and preservation efforts to be presented by academics, practicing architects, archivists, preservationists and historians.

Sponsorship Levels

The greater Los Angeles region is a car-centric, decentralized megacity. Sponsorship levels celebrate the streets and boulevards connecting the dozens of communities and municipalities, organized by mileage – from shortest to longest.

Wilshire Blvd

12.6 miles/20.3 km 

TWO AVAILABLE

 

At the Wilshire Blvd level, your company/organization ensures a level of excellence across conference programming by providing the highest level of support. We work with you to craft a benefits package that reflects your specific goals.

 

Features:

  • Opening reception sponsor (one available)
  • Direct guest engagement at conference opening
  • Verbal recognition at each event as Host Sponsor

 

Benefits Package can include but isn’t limited to:

  • Eight (8) full conference admissions
  • Fourteen (14) tickets and priority registration to any tour (excluding farther afield)
  • Priority logo placement on all digital marketing, print materials, and on-site signage
  • Table placement at opening day conference registration
  • Sponsor of the day, session sponsor, meal or snack sponsor
  • Full-page program advertisement
  • Include branded material/swag in conference tote bag

 

$15,000+

La Cienega Blvd

 

15.83 miles/25.48 km

THREE AVAILABLE

 

La Cienega Blvd sponsorship acknowledges and reinforces company/ organization support with verbal recognition as Sponsor of the Day and direct guest engagement during one special event. We work with you to craft a benefits package that reflects your specific interests.

 

Features:

  • Verbal recognition as Sponsor of the Day
  • Direct guest engagement at one (1) special event

 

Benefits Package can include but isn’t limited to:

  • Six (6) full conference admissions
  • Ten (10) tickets and priority registration to any tour (excluding farther afield)
  • Priority logo placement on all digital platforms, print materials, and on-site signage Table placement at opening day conference registration
  •  Session sponsor; Breakfast, Lunch, or Afternoon Snack sponsor
  • Verbal recognition at each event
  • Half-page program advertisement
  • Include branded material/swag in conference tote bag

$10,000

Ventura Blvd

16.5 miles/26.6 km

 

As the Ventura Blvd sponsor, reinforce company/organization support among attendees everyday of the conference by branding the name tag lanyard (one available), or take advantage of the opportunity to generate leads by sponsoring lunch.

 

Features:

  • Logo/branding on the conference lanyard (one available) 
  • Table placement and acknowledgment as lunch Sponsor

 

Benefits Package can include but isn’t limited to:

  • Five (5) full conference admissions
  • Eight (8) tickets to any tour (excluding farther afield)
  • Logo placement on all digital marketing, print materials, and on-site signage
  • Breakfast, Lunch, or Afternoon Snack sponsor
  • Verbal recognition at each event
  • Half-page program advertisement
  • Include branded material/swag in conference tote bag

 

$7,500

Mulholland Dr

21 miles/34 km 

 

The Mulholland Dr sponsorship increases awareness of company/organization support and provides an opportunity to sponsor breakfast or afternoon snack.

 

Features:

  • Table placement/acknowledgement as sponsor of breakfast or afternoon snack

 

Includes:

  • Four (4) full conference admissions
  • Six (6) tickets to any tour (excluding farther afield)
  • Logo placement on all digital marketing, print materials, and on-site signage
  • Verbal recognition at each event
  • Half-page program advertisement
  • Include branded material/swag in conference tote bag

 

$5,000

Crenshaw Blvd

23.46 miles/37.76 km

 

Crenshaw Blvd sponsorship increases awareness of your company/organization support with brand recognition as Session Room sponsor.

 

Features:

  • On-site brand recognition as sponsor of Session Room

 

Includes:

  • Two (2) full conference admissions
  • Four (4) tickets to any tour (excluding farther afield)
  • Logo placement on all digital marketing, print materials, and on-site signage
  • Include branded material/swag in conference tote bag

 

$2,500

Figueroa St

(25 miles/40.23 km)

 

Figueroa St sponsorship recognizes your company/organization support on all digital marketing, print materials, and on-site signage.

 

Includes:

  • One (1) full conference registration
  • One (1) ticket to any tour (excluding farther afield)
  • Include branded material/swag in conference tote bag

 

$750

In-Kind Partnerships

 

Docomomo US offers a limited number of In-kind Partnerships to local organizations, media outlets, creatives, or like-minded groups who provide services or goods at no cost.

 

All partners are acknowledged in digital marketing, print materials, and on-site signage and receive one (1) full conference registration.

 

Secure Your Sponsorship Today

Prefer to pay by check? Make it out to Docomomo US and mail to:

Docomomo US
PO Box 230977
New York, NY 10023

 

For additional inquiries, please contact Michele Racioppi at symposium@docomomo-us.org