Thursday, August 11, 2022
6 pm to 10 pm
Tech Port Center + Arena
3331 General Hudnell Dr. // San Antonio, Texas 78226

On August 11, Building Futures 2022: Connecting Worlds will showcase San Antonio’s profile as a world capital of tech innovation.

The evening will also serve as a major fundraiser—a catalyst to grow proven efforts that have already inspired and engaged tens of thousands of students and which, with your support, we will connect with hundreds of thousands more in the very near future.

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Engaging in hands-on cybersecurity simulations, modeling lunar habitat prototypes and designing and building a personal computer (and getting to keep it) are just some of the dynamic learning experiences that will be expanded at the venue where the event will be held: Tech Port Center + Arena.

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This new space is an innovation hub like no other, housing the nation’s most modern technology arena, a collaborative lab for startups, a top LAN gaming center and the San Antonio Museum of Science and Technology’s (SAMSAT) new immersive exhibit showcasing our region’s leading tech breakthroughs.

To underscore our commitment to prepare upcoming generations of talent, the Port already directs all profits from Tech Port Center + Arena—including net proceeds from concerts, conferences and dining amenities—to the Kelly Heritage Foundation, a 501(c)(3) nonprofit that uses all funds for educational programs.

Your support will allow us and our partners to connect even more students with bright futures in technologies thriving at the Port and across our region. See below for underwriting information.

In addition to seeing many San Antonio-based innovations up-close, our event on August 11 will provide a first glimpse of the new SAMSAT space and an opportunity to sample the venue’s dining and entertainment offerings. Guests will include leading names in industry, education and philanthropy.

Of course, we will also invite many of the students whose lives have already been changed by the educational programs we’ve helped launch.

Together, we will share in a celebration marking a new chapter as we grow a very special place where people are Building Futures.

To become a sponsor, and for any questions, contact:

Paco Felici
Chief of Staff / Chief Communications Officer
Port San Antonio
Paco.felici@portsanantonio.us
(210) 362-7805

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AN EVENING OF EXPERIENCES

6:00 to 7:00 p.m. LEARN + CONNECT

(Tech Port Provisions Food Hall)

Experience a welcome reception with leading innovators and change-makers while sampling an array of specially prepared food offerings at Tech Port Provisions food hall. Open bar.

7:00 to 8:00 p.m. TASTE, INSPIRE + ENTERTAIN

(Tech Port Arena)

Learn more about the Kelly Heritage Foundation’s mission, and enjoy live entertainment by upcoming San Antonio R&B/soul singer Rayne Fernandez, the cast of the Lightwire Theater followed by DJ music. Heavy hors d’oeuvres, open bar in a large lounge setting.

8:00 to 10:00 p.m. PLAY + EXPLORE

(SAMSAT, Capital Factory, Tech Port Gaming)

All of Tech Port Center + Arena will be open to our guests. Be among the first people to see the new space and state-of-the-art interactive exhibits at the San Antonio Museum of Science and Technology (SAMSAT); meet leading edge innovators at Capital Factory; and choose from an array of video game offerings at Tech Port’s LAN Gaming Center. Desserts, coffee drinks and open bar in the Arena’s Luxe Lounge level and at Port Provisions.

BECOME A PARTNER IN BUILDING FUTURES

Note: If an underwriter cannot fill all admissions, we will gladly coordinate to sponsor area students who will benefit from educational programs supported by the Kelly Heritage Foundation.

Presentation opportunity and special visibility at an upcoming event commemorating the Kelly Heritage Foundation’s computer building program for area students
Attendance at VIP reception for 20 guests one hour prior to event
Opportunity to provide high quality item to include in favor bags for all guests (estimated 600)

Recognition with company logo as Title Sponsor on event website and day of event creative assets (video screens, printed collateral)

Presentation opportunity and special visibility at an upcoming event commemorating the Kelly Heritage Foundation’s computer building program for area students
Attendance at VIP reception for 10 guests one hour prior to event
Opportunity to provide high quality item to include in favor bags for all guests (estimated 600)
Recognition with company logo as Platinum Sponsor on event website and day of event creative assets (video screens, printed collateral)

Attendance at VIP reception for 5 guests one hour prior to event
Opportunity to provide high quality item to include in favor bags for all guests (estimated 600)
Recognition with company logo as Gold Sponsor on event website and day of event creative assets (video screens, printed collateral)

Attendance at VIP reception for 3 guests one hour prior to event
Opportunity to provide high quality item to include in favor bags for all guests (estimated 600)
Recognition with company logo as Silver Sponsor on event website and day of event creative assets (video screens, printed collateral)

Opportunity to provide high quality item to include in favor bags for all guests (estimated 600)
Recognition with company logo as Bronze Sponsor on event website and day of event creative assets (video screens, printed collateral)

Opportunity to provide high quality item to include in favor bags for all guests (estimated 600)
Recognition with company logo as Corporate Sponsor on event website and day of event creative assets (video screens, printed collateral)

Proceeds from the evening will benefit the Kelly Heritage Foundation, a 501(c)(3) nonprofit that is funding groundbreaking STEM, workforce development and advanced educational programs that connect today’s and future generations of talent with futures in the world’s leading advanced technologies.

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