Partnerships
Build what's next together.
The strongest innovation communities aren't built by startups alone. They're built by companies, cities, investors, and leaders who choose to invest in the people and partnerships that move them forward.
- Summits
- 5
- Total Attendees
- 3,500
- New Connections Formed
- 11,000
- Public Company Support
- 5 cities
- Private Company Support
- 70+ companies
- Speakers
- 120+
Trusted by brands, cities & startups across Arizona
Two Ways To Partner
Public-private partnerships.
Built deliberately.
Every partner plays a different role in strengthening Arizona's innovation economy. Whether you're building a company or building a region, there's a place for you at Freeway.
For Brands & Corporations
Grow your brand where Arizona's innovation economy comes together. Build meaningful relationships with founders, operators, investors, and future talent through year-round visibility, experiences, and storytelling.
- →Annual partnerships from $2,500 to $25,000+
- →Tech Talent Summit + year-round activations
- →Brand visibility, recruiting, thought leadership & community engagement
- →Best fit for: Financial institutions • HR Tech • Law Firms • Cloud • AI • Insurance • Recruiting • Accounting • Enterprise Technology
For Cities & Economic Development
Strengthen your innovation ecosystem from the inside out. Partner with Freeway to attract talent, convene leaders, showcase your community, and build the infrastructure that helps innovation thrive.
- →Multi-year strategic partnerships
- →Mayor/CEO Roundtables
- →Tech Talent Summit Host Opportunities
- →Best fit for: Cities • Economic Development Organizations • Chambers • State Agencies • Universities
Who Belongs Here
Built for the brands serving founders.
If your business sells to startups, founders, or growing tech companies — Freeway is where your buyers gather. Our Ecosystem Partner tier is built specifically for trusted services seeking long-term ecosystem credibility.
The right audience. The right room.
Who you'll reach.
Our community is one of the most engaged technology networks in Arizona. From startup founders to Fortune 500 innovation teams, we bring together the people building what's next—not just browsing another event.
Community Composition
- Founders & Operators
- 45%
- Investors & Capital
- 10%
- Senior Engineers & PMs
- 14%
- Emerging Founders
- 10%
- Talent / HR Leaders
- 11%
- Ecosystem Partners
- 10%
[ Full audience demographics deck available on request ]
Engagement Metrics
- Newsletter Subscribers
- 5,500
- Avg open rate
- 58%
- Avg click rate
- 7%
- Avg Summit attendance
- 600+
- Event Satisfaction Rating
- 9.1/10
- Collaboration partners
- 70+
Don't take our word for it.
More than an event sponsor.
We don't measure success by logos on a banner. We measure it by introductions made, talent hired, customers acquired, and partnerships formed. That's why organizations continue to invest in Freeway year after year.
The energy at the Tech Talent Summit was incredible. Founders, investors, vendors, and future innovators all in one room, showing just how vibrant the Valley's tech scene is right now. At TriNet, we love supporting growing businesses, and we help small and mid-sized companies across Phoenix simplify HR, payroll, benefits, and compliance so they can focus on what they do best. Our partnership with Daniela and Freeway lets us do our part in cultivating Arizona's startup community, and we look forward to staying part of the network!
Partnering with Freeway didn't feel like sponsoring another black-and-white trade show — it felt like working with a team that took on our goals as their own. They understood exactly what we were trying to achieve, stayed flexible throughout, and helped us exceed our lead goal by 5% while maintaining our cost-per-lead benchmark. That kind of collaboration is rare, and it's why we're excited to keep building with them.
Freeway has become one of the strongest conveners in Arizona's innovation ecosystem. The Tech Talent Summits consistently bring together high-quality founders, operators, investors, and corporate leaders, creating meaningful opportunities to build relationships and exchange ideas. As a firm investing in the future of IoT and connected technologies, we value ecosystems that accelerate founder access and strengthen the flow of talent and capital. Glenn Lurie, our local Phx GP, has enjoyed contributing through founder conversations and fireside chats, and we're proud to continue supporting Freeway as a capital partner.
Trusted by partners across Arizona's ecosystem
Public Partner Options
Powering Arizona's ecosystem infrastructure.
Freeway's public-sector partnerships are designed for cities, EDOs, chambers, and state innovation offices investing in long-term ecosystem outcomes — talent attraction, founder retention, and economic-development narrative. Three productized paths, all custom-built around your region's goals.
Option 01
Host City Partnership
Custom · Multi-year
Be the host city for a future Tech Talent Summit. The flagship public partnership — naming, mayoral keynote, year-long narrative campaign.
- →Host-city naming on the Summit
- →Mayoral or executive keynote
- →Ecosystem dashboard for your region
- →Year-long econ-dev storytelling
- →Talent pipeline narrative
Option 02
Ecosystem Dashboard
Custom · Annual
Power the Freeway Dashboard for your region — jobs, investors, companies, and capital, all mapped. Includes co-branded data products and quarterly reports.
- →Co-branded regional dashboard
- →Quarterly ecosystem reports
- →Talent & capital flow insights
- →Custom data integrations
- →Executive briefing access
Option 03
Mayor / CEO Roundtable
Custom · Annual
Host or co-convene an invite-only roundtable connecting your city's executive leadership with founders and operators shaping the regional economy.
- →Curated executive convening
- →Position your city as connector
- →Post-event report & storytelling
- →Co-branded media moment
- →Year-round relationship support
Annual Brand Partnerships
Become a Year-Round Partner
Annual partners build visibility across Arizona's innovation ecosystem through both Tech Talent Summits and year-round community engagement.
- ✓Spring Tech Talent Summit (Arizona Tech Week)
- ✓Fall Tech Talent Summit (Next one, November 6th, 2026)
- ✓Executive & Mayor Roundtables
- ✓Exclusive Founder & Community Events
- ✓Newsletter & Media
- ✓Year-Round Brand Visibility
Annual partnerships are intentionally limited each year to preserve exclusivity and maximize value for every partner.
Arizona Tech Week
The Spring Tech Talent Summit is Freeway's flagship event and the most widely attended event during Arizona Tech Week.
Annual partners activate across both Spring and Fall Summits.
Annual Partnership Pricing
Presenting Partner
$25,000+/ year
Own the conversation.
For organizations seeking category leadership across Arizona's innovation ecosystem.
Request DetailsStrategic Partner
$15,000/ year
Lead meaningful conversations.
Ideal for enterprise brands investing in executive relationships and long-term ecosystem visibility.
Request DetailsInnovation Partner
$7,500/ year
Grow visibility consistently.
Designed for companies focused on recruiting, sales, and brand awareness.
Request DetailsCommunity Partner
$3,500/ year
Build credibility.
Perfect for companies establishing their presence in Arizona.
Request DetailsSummit Partner
$1,500/ year
Test the ecosystem.
Experience one Summit before committing to an annual partnership.
Request DetailsCompare annual partnerships
| Feature | Presenting | Strategic | Innovation | Community | Summit |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Exhibitor Table | Premium | Premium | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| Summit Passes | 12 | 8 | 6 | 4 | 2 |
| Spring Summit | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| Fall Summit | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | — |
| Speaking Opportunity | Keynote | Panel | Optional | — | — |
| Executive Roundtables | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | — | — |
| Founder Dinner | ✓ | ✓ | — | — | — |
| Newsletter Features | Premium | Featured | Included | Included | — |
| Social & Media Promotion | Premium | Included | Included | Limited | — |
Not ready for an annual partnership?
You can also sponsor an individual Tech Talent Summit and experience the Freeway community firsthand.
Best Value
Organizations that participate in both the Spring and Fall Tech Talent Summits receive 10% off their combined Summit sponsorship investment.
Many organizations begin with two Summit sponsorships before becoming Annual Brand Partners.
Start the Conversation
Request partnership details.
Tell us a little about your goals. We'll send a tailored partnership deck within 48 hours and set up a call to design the right activation.
Frequently Asked
Common partnership questions.
Can I sponsor just one Summit?+
Yes. Single Summit sponsorships begin at $1,500.
Do Annual Partners receive both Summits?+
Yes. Annual partnerships include activation opportunities across both Spring and Fall Tech Talent Summits, along with year-round programming and visibility.
Why is Arizona Tech Week important?+
The Inaugural AZ Tech Week 2026 brought over 20k attendees, with over 400 events around the state. The Spring Tech Talent Summit is Freeway's flagship event and the most widely attended event during Arizona Tech Week with over 500+ attending.
Can partnerships be customized?+
Yes. We regularly build custom partnerships around recruiting, executive engagement, product launches, thought leadership, hiring, and brand visibility.
Are partnerships limited?+
Yes. Annual partnerships are intentionally limited each year to preserve exclusivity and maximize value for every organization involved.
How do public-sector partnerships work?+
Public partnerships are custom-built for cities, EDOs, and innovation offices. We map your region's goals (talent, founders, capital flow) and structure a multi-year partnership around dashboard infrastructure, convenings, or a Summit host-city engagement.