OCTOBER 3RD AND 4TH, 2023
CITY OF GREER EVENT HALL AND THE CANNON CENTRE
301 E Poinsett St, Greer, South Carolina
Global Upstate Conference
On International Business and Foreign Affairs
A Global Affairs Mastermind in South Carolina
LEARN GLOBAL, NETWORK LOCAL | South Carolina, including the world
The 2023 Global Upstate Conference, presented by the World Affairs Council Upstate and hosted at the City of Greer Event Hall and the Cannon Centre, is an interdisciplinary event that will bring scholars and leaders together for serious and thoughtful discussions about the most pressing issues and opportunities facing the world. Over the course of two days in October 2023, the conference will host representatives of different international companies, government agencies, national think-tanks, universities, the military, non-governmental organizations, and many more.
- Visionary Leadership
- Company Culture and Impact to Productivity
- Global Trade in the Upstate – Infrastructure
- Global Trade in the Upstate – Supply Chain Trends and Regulatory Influences
- India Today
- Integrating and Leveraging Immigrant Workforce
- Cybersecurity
- Who are you doing business with? – Responsible sourcing
- “A Smart Girl” – Girls Education restrictions and the cost in human terms
- Ukraine – What happens next?
- Instabilities and opportunities in Asia
- Strengthening the University-Global Employee Relationship
- Climate Change, Energy Constraints and Economic Development
- Foreign Policy 2023
Conference Speakers and Panelists
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Brigadier-General in the Royal Danish Air Force
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Full List of 2023 GUC Speakers with Biographical Information to be Shared Here Soon
Conference Sponsorships Available
Bring the World to the Upstate—Sponsor the 2023 International Business and Foreign Affairs Conference
OCTOBER 3 AND 4, 2023
Frequently Asked Questions
City of Greer Event Hall and The Cannon Centre
301 E Poinsett St, Greer, South Carolina
The Global Upstate Conference, co-sponsored by the World Affairs Council Upstate, is an interdisciplinary event that will bring scholars and leaders together for serious and thoughtful discussions about the most pressing issues facing the world.
Putting on an event like this requires all kinds of skills and contributions. Whether you are student looking for an internship opportunity or whether you are a working professional simply wanting to help, we’d love to have you on board.
Email Tracie@upstateinternational.org with a description of how you’d like to contribute and include a copy of your resume, and we’ll reach out to discuss volunteering opportunities.
Sponsorships not only help bring world leaders to the Upstate of South Carolina, enabling South Carolinians to build connections across the globe, but they also expose business leaders and deal makers to your company’s name and mission.
Scroll down to see the list of current sponsors. Learn about sponsorship packages and benefits by clicking here.
Sponsors
The Global Upstate Event Is Made Possible With Generous Support From Our Sponsors
Networking/Closing Event Sponsor
Conference Grant
Luncheon Sponsors
Breakfast Sponsor
Venue Sponsors
Panel Sponsors
Networking Breakfast Sponsor – Spartanburg
Table Sponsors
Special Thanks to Our Engaging Students Globally Sponsors
Special Thanks to Our Media Sponsor and Business Track Sponsor
Special Thanks to Our UI Month Sponsor
Silver Sponsors
Bring the World to the Upstate
Become a Sponsor of the 2023 Global Upstate Conference
Bring the world to South Carolina. As a company with global connections, your company is one of those few with global impact. Help connect South Carolinians with the world, to build the local economy, and to influence the world. Sponsoring this event will not only allow your company to have a powerful local and global impact, sponsoring the Global Upstate Conference will expose your company to hundreds of the most powerful, most globally connected business people and leaders in the region. Talk with us about how you can reach the international community from South Carolina today.
Title Sponsor – $12,000
- 8 Premiere-Access Tickets for Premiere Speakers to Opening Night Event
- 8 All-Access Tickets to Conference (Every Breakfast/Lunch/Dinner/Event) and a
- Reserved Table at Front-and-Center Location
- Opening Conference Remarks
- Presented as Title Sponsor on all Promotional Items and on Conference Website
- Recognized at all Events in Promotional Video Displayed on Venue Screens
- 4 Spotlight Posts on Social Media (Pre-During-Post-Event) with Hashtags of Choice
- Inclusion of Your Branded Gifts to Attendees at Check-in if Desired
- Special Mention in Invitation/Reminder Emails (2) and Thank You Email Blasts
- Listing in Conference Program and on Conference signage
Keynote Dinner Sponsor – $8,000
- 6 Premiere-Access Tickets for Premiere Speakers to Opening Night Event
- 6 All-Access Tickets to Conference
- Reserved Table at Front-and-Center Location
- Welcoming Remarks for Keynote Dinner Event
- Recognized as Keynote Dinner Sponsor at the Event
- 3 Spotlight Posts on Social Media with Hashtags of Choice
- Small Logo Placement on all Tables
- Inclusion of Your Branded Gifts to Attendees at Check-in if Desired
- Listing in Conference Program and on Conference signage
Opening Night Speaker and Partner Reception Sponsor – $5,000
- 4 Premier-Access Tickets to Opening Night Event
- 4 All-Access Tickets to Conference
- Welcoming Remarks for Opening Night Event
- 3 Mentions on Social Media (Pre-During-Post-Event) with Hashtags of Choice
- Inclusion of Your Branded Gifts to Attendees at Check-in if Desired
- Listing in Conference Program and on Conference signage
Networking and Cocktails Event Sponsor – $5,000
- 4 Premier-Access Tickets to Opening Night Event
- 4 All-Access Tickets to Conference
- Welcoming Remarks for Closing Night Event
- 3 Mentions on Social Media (Pre-During-Post-Event) with Hashtags of Choice
- Inclusion of Your Branded Gifts to Attendees at Check-in if Desired
- Listing in Conference Program and on Conference signage
International Trade Breakfast Sponsor – $3,500
- 4 tickets to Opening Night Event
- 2 All-Access Tickets to Conference
- 1 Table at Trade Breakfast
- Welcoming Remarks for Breakfast Event
- 2 Social Media Post Mentions and Tags
- Small Logo Placement on all Tables
- Inclusion of Your Branded Gifts to Attendees at Check-in if Desired
- Listing in Conference Program and on Conference signage
Special Panel Luncheon Sponsor – $3,500
Tuesday’s and Wednesday’s lunch available
- 4 Tickets to Opening Night Event
- 2 All-Access Tickets to Conference
- 1 Table at Luncheon Special Panel
- Welcoming Remarks for Luncheon Event
- 2 Social Media Post Mentions and Hashtags of Choice
- Small Logo Placement on all Tables
- Inclusion of Your Branded Gifts to Attendees at Check-in if Desired
- Listing in Conference Program and on Conference signage
Business Track Sponsor – $3,500
- 4 Tickets to Opening Night Event on October 2nd in Greer
- 4 All-Access Tickets to Conference
- Welcoming Remarks and recognition as the International Business Track sponsor for
- the conference
- 3 Spotlight Posts on Social Media with Hashtags of Choice
- Inclusion of Your Branded Gifts to Attendees at Check-in if Desired
- Listing in Conference Program and on Conference signage
Keynote Dinner Table Sponsor – $1,800
- 2 All-Access Tickets to Conference
- Seating for 6 additional people at the Keynote Dinner
- Small Logo Placement on all Tables
- 1 Social Media Mention with Hashtag of Choice
- Inclusion of Your Branded Gifts to Attendees at Check-in if Desired
- Listing in Conference Program and on Conference signage
Additional Sponsorship Levels
Panel Sponsor – $1,500
- Publicly thanked by moderator at beginning and end of panel event
- Listed in conference program
- 2 All-Access Tickets to Conference
- 2 Additional tickets to the Keynote Dinner
- 2 Additional tickets to your sponsored panel
- 1 Social Media mention with Hashtag of choice
- Inclusion of Your Branded Gifts to Attendees at Check-in if Desired
- Listing in Conference Program and on Conference signage
Silver Sponsor – $750
- 1 All-Access Ticket to Conference
- Listing in Conference Program and on Conference signage
- 1 Social Media Mention with Hashtag of Choice
- Inclusion of Your Branded Gifts to Attendees at Check-in if Desired
Engaging Students Globally Sponsor – $500
- Sponsors 10 Students to Attend 1 Day Conference in Greer – $50/student
- Company Logo Listed on Student Name Tags
- 1 Social Media Mention with Hashtag of Choice
- Listing in Conference Program and on Conference signage
How Can I Sponsor the Conference?
For information about sponsorship opportunities, reach out to Tracie Frese or Brianna Woodsby, our sponsorship coordinators.
Brianna Woodsby
Chairman Global Upstate Conference
864-590-5802
Tracie Frese
Executive Director Upstate International and World Affairs Council Upstate
tracie@upstateinternational.org
864-434-2021
Global Upstate Conference Leadership Team
Meet the team of educators and business leaders that are organizing the Global Upstate Conference
Black Whitaker
Senior Vice President/Office Leader
Pinnacle Financial Partners
Dr. Brent Nelson
Professor of Politics and International Affairs at Furman University
Brianna Woodsby
Director of Compliance & International Trade at AFL
Elizabeth Feather
Director of Research and Strategic Initiatives
Upstate SC Alliance
Heidi Wenninger
Global Marketing Director
BW Flexible Systems
Jonathan Valadez
Community Action Coordinator
Hispanic Alliance
Kyle Anderson, PhD
VP Strategic Programming Academic Programs International
Nisha Godbole
Feature Team Lead
BMW Manufacturing Co.
Tracie Frese
Executive Director of Upstate International and World Affairs Council Upstate