Sponsorship and Fundraising Information
Areas of Interest
- Designing future of technologies for and with children
- Designing for sustainability (environmental, institutional, developmental etc)
- Designing for inclusive happiness (emotional, inclusiveness etc)
- Technology for education and learning
- Children’s education and literacy on technology use
- Child health, wellness, and development
- Trust and safety for children and youth
- Innovative interactive technology for children and its implications
- Empirical studies concerned with the interaction of children and technology
- Methods and techniques supporting interaction design for/with children
- Studies of the effects of technology on children’s lives and development
- Studies discussing the involvement of children in the design process
- Ethics in approaching children-computer interaction research
- Future vision articles, discussing trends and directions for the field
ACM IDC 2027 Sponsorship Invitation and Packages
Interaction Design and Children (IDC 2027) is the 26th annual conference for research, design and methodologies on new technologies for children. Our conference incorporates papers, presentations, speakers, panels, workshops, participatory design experiences, and discussions on how to create better interactive experiences for children (from infants to adolescents to young adults). Researchers, educators, and practitioners from across the world present their best and premiere research work to IDC to exchange ideas about the design, theory, technology, data, and social science furthering the state-of-the-art in interaction design and children.
Sponsoring IDC 2027 provides a unique opportunity to connect with participants of the conference for recruiting, to learn from the state-of-the-art research being presented, and to also publicize new corporate innovations. Sponsorship also allows your organization to invest in the brightest upcoming young researchers from around the world.
As a business with expertise and experience with technologies and media for children and families and an interest in promoting children’s trust and safety with technology, we invite you to become a financial sponsor of IDC 2027. Your sponsorship provides three main benefits to IDC attendees and your company.
- Your sponsorship will ensure the costs of the conference remain accessible for students and improve the quality of the conference experience for all attendees worldwide.
- You will have the opportunity to showcase your organization’s work and recruit candidates in the area of interaction design and children.
- You will have the opportunity to be involved and positively influence and benefit conference events and the community as a whole.
Sponsorship Tier Benefits
The benefits tiers provide flexibility depending on sponsorship goals, and all tiers demonstrate public support for the impactful research of the community. Sponsorship levels are in US Dollars.
| Benefits | Bronze $2,000 | Silver $4,000 | Gold $8,000 | Platinum $16,000 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Logo and acknowledgement of your company in opening and closing plenary slides | Included | Included | Included | Included |
| Logo in program | Included | Included | Included | Included |
| Logo and link on IDC27 website | Included | Included | Included | Included |
| Logo on badges or lanyards | Not included | Not included | Not included | Included |
| Special recognition in Conference Publications | Not included | Not included | Included | Included |
| Logo on the (digital) schedule | Not included | 1 | 2 | 3 |
| Invited to participate in main conference Industry Panels and demo session | Not included | Not included | Included | Included |
| Video reels to be played during meal at conference | Not included | Not included | 20 seconds | 40 seconds |
| Naming of a lunch, reception or keynote after your company | Not included | Not included | Included | Included |
| Your logo displayed at the conference banquet, taking place at an iconic Seattle seafront venue | Not included | Not included | Not included | Included |
The above-mentioned amounts do not include taxes. In addition to the above-mentioned packages, individual amounts for sponsoring awards can also be donated.
Why should you sponsor IDC’27?
By uniting minds from various disciplines and backgrounds, we can collectively reimagine childhood experiences, ensuring they are inclusive, engaging, and empowering for all children. Through thoughtful and intentional In the realm of children and design, we have entered an era where technology holds a pivotal role in shaping their education, learning experiences, and overall childhood.
The profound changes witnessed in the last five years alone are beyond what we could have imagined. As we stride into the middle decades of the 21st century, the question arises: How can we collaborate effectively to nurture inclusive happiness in this decisively digital age?
Within this context, the Interaction Design and Children conference stands as the leading platform for creative thinking and research focused on the intersection of children, design, and technology. It provides a unique space for scholars, experts, and practitioners to come together and explore innovative approaches to design that enhance the well-being and happiness of children in our increasingly digital world.
Sponsoring the IDC Conference gives your organization access to:
- An international community of researchers thinking 5-10 years (or more) into the future.
- Critical thoughts on issues of equity, accessibility, and diversity.
- Cutting edge ideas and potential partnerships.
- A signal to the research community of your organization’s interest in supporting children’s wellbeing with technology.
- A chance to support a community dedicated to making a difference in the lives of children.
