The Gateway to Solar Conference is Minnesota's largest industry event. Each year solar installers and developers, manufacturers, distributors, financiers, engineers, utilities, job trainers, trade unions, non-profits, government agencies, and more gather for quality networking, education, and fun off-site events.

Proceeds from Gateway support MnSEIA’s year-round regulatory and policy efforts to protect the Minnesota solar and storage market. Scroll down for sponsorship opportunities and answers to FAQs on sponsoring!

Gigawatt Sponsors:

Thank you to all our 2023 conference sponsors!

Reception Sponsor:

Lanyard Sponsor:

Megawatt Sponsor:

Kilowatt Sponsors:

Networking Sponsors:

2023 Sponsorship Opportunities:

NEW! Terawatt Sponsor: $15,000
  • Entrance for up to 25 for two days of the conference and the Welcome & Closing Receptions
  • 2 exhibit tables in prime location
  • Prominently placed banner at the conference
  • Opportunity to speak in a session or introduce a plenary keynote of your choice
  • Top tier logo placement on MnSEIA’s website, conference app, social media, and sponsor reel at event.
Gigawatt Sponsor: $10,000
  • Entrance for 10 for two days of the conference and the Welcome & Closing Receptions
  • 2 exhibit tables in prime location
  • Prominently placed banner at the conference
  • Opportunity to speak in a session or introduce a plenary keynote of your choice
  • Logo placement on MnSEIA’s website, conference app, social media, and sponsor reel at the event.
Reception Sponsor: $7,500 (3 available)
  • Entrance for 8 for two days of the conference and the Welcome & Closing Receptions
  • 1 exhibit table
  • Exclusive “Reception Sponsor” signage located at food and beverage stations. Logo placement on MnSEIA’s website, conference app, social media, and sponsor reel at the event.
Breakfast or Lunch Sponsor: $6,500 (4 available)
  • Entrance for 5 for two days of the conference and the Welcome & Closing Receptions
  • 1 exhibit table
  • Opportunity for brief welcome remarks to attendees, recognized verbally as meal sponsor
  • Exclusive “Breakfast/Lunch Sponsor” slide shown during meal of your choice. Logo placement on MnSEIA’s website, conference app, social media, and sponsor reel at the event.
NEW! Lanyard Sponsor: $6,000  (Only 1 available!)
  • Entrance for 5 for two days of the conference and the Welcome & Closing Receptions
  • 1 exhibit table
  • Lanyard provided to all conference attendees with a full color company logo
  • Logo placement on MnSEIA’s website, conference app, social media, and sponsor reel at the event.
Technology Sponsor: $5,250 (Only 1 available!)
  • Entrance for 3 to two days of the conference and the Welcome & Closing Receptions
  • 1 exhibit table
  • Exclusive “Technology Sponsor” logo on app and WiFi signage around conference space. Pinned logo on the conference app and placement on MnSEIA’s website, social media, and sponsor reel at the event.
Megawatt Sponsor: $5,000
  • Entrance for 5 for two days of the conference and the Welcome & Closing Receptions
  • 1 exhibit table
  • Logo placement on MnSEIA’s website, conference app, social media, and sponsor reel at the event.
Kilowatt Sponsor: $3,500 “The Exhibitor Package”
  • Entrance for 2 for two days of the conference and the Welcome & Closing Receptions
  • 1 exhibit table
  • Logo placement on MnSEIA’s website, conference app, social media, and sponsor reel at the event.
Networking Sponsor: $2,450
  • Entrance for 3 for two full days of the conference and the Welcome & Closing Receptions
  • Logo placement on MnSEIA’s website, conference app, social media, and sponsor reel at the event.

Need more tickets? Purchase additional attendee tickets here.

What's Included?

All conference sponsors receive: 

  • Complete pre-registered and post-conference attendee list (sent in September.)
  • All attendee tickets include full access to meals (breakfast and lunch offered each day,) the Welcome & Closing Receptions, the exhibit/sponsor area, keynotes, breakout sessions, and NABCEP training courses. We don’t have “exhibit only/booth only” tickets.
  • Logo placement on MnSEIA’s website, conference app, social media, and the sponsor reel at the event.
  • “Sponsor Marketing Toolkit” with event graphics, sample social media posts, and more.
  • Two full days of networking with our 500+ attendees. See our 2022 attendees here.
  • Access to private conference rooms for meetings and business deals.
  • WiFi access for your attendees.
Sponsorship FAQ:

Q: How do I register/purchase a sponsorship?
A: You can pay online for tickets and sponsorships here. Please email conference@mnseia.org with questions or to request an invoice.

Q: What does an exhibit table include?
A: Here's what to expect at your exhibit table:

  • 6 foot long table with black tablecloth
  • 2 chairs
  • Wastebasket upon request 
  • Please note: We don’t offer pipe and drape as we found more attendee engagement occurs in an open-area exhibit space.
  • Option to order power and shipping through the InterContinental
  • An 8-10 foot display will fit at your table, but please inform us so we can accommodate.

Q: Who attends the Gateway to Solar Conference?
A: We're growing each year! In 2022 we had 500+ attendees from 218 companies. View last year's list here.

Q: Will I receive an attendee list?
A: All sponsors will receive a complete pre-registered attendee list (sent once in September and again in the week before Gateway) and post-conference attendee list (sent the week after Gateway.)

Q: Where can I find an exhibitor information packet?
A: The exhibitor info packet will be available closer to the event. This will include information on technology requests, shipping, and a sponsor checklist.

Q: How do I register my attendees?
A: A link with a unique code to register your attendees will be sent closer to the conference.

Q: What's my exhibit table number?
A: MnSEIA does not send out pre-assigned table placements. When you check-in to set-up your exhibitor space, we will direct you to your table at this time.

Q: Where can my attendees stay?
A: MnSEIA has a discounted room block at the InterContinental that can be reserved here. Please reserve your room by September 8th and learn more about the venue here.

What's the Cancellation Policy?

Our cancellation policy is:

  • Substitutions are allowed by individuals within the same company, prior to the event or onsite. Substituting multiple individuals is not permitted for a single pass.
  • Cancellation requests by September 9, 2023 will be eligible for a 50% refund.
  • Cancellation requests after September 9, 2023 will not be eligible for a refund.
  • Cancellation of a registration does not cancel an attendee’s hotel reservation. Individuals are responsible for canceling their own hotel reservations.
  • All registration cancellations must be submitted in writing to conference@mnseia.org. The date of email cancellation request will be considered the cancel date.
  • Requests for refunds received by September 9, 2023 will be processed after completion of the event.
  • In the event the conference is cancelled outright, MnSEIA’s liability is limited to the refund of the conference registration only.
  • In the event an in-person conference is cancelled, the event may switch to a digital format. MnSEIA will provide a digital sponsorship package that is commensurate with the original sponsorship package. Any excess dollars will be refunded after the conference or can be moved to a 2024 Gateway to Solar conference sponsorship.
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