Catalyst 26 Hosted Attendee Program

Sponsor complimentary Catalyst 26 tickets for qualified service companies and put your company in front of new partners actively seeking technology solutions. This program is built for technology companies investing in discovering service companies that are a great fit to partner with.

Become a Sponsor

Subject to program Terms and Conditions.

Navigating Frontier Ecosystems

Catalyst for the last five years has been the destination event for partner leaders from technology companies to learn, network, and grow their businesses. This year we expand into welcoming service companies to Catalyst as we recognize the unique opportunity the AI revolution has created for all of us. Bringing the entire ecosystem of technology, service, and AI companies together at one marquee event is what Catalyst 26 is focused on.

Dates: August 25 to 26, 2026
Location: New York City
Venue: New York Marriott at the Brooklyn Bridge

What is a Hosted Ticket?

A complimentary Catalyst 26 conference pass provided to a service company thanks to sponsorship from a participating technology company
Application-based: tickets are limited and provided at the discretion of sponsoring companies
Separate from general ticket registration and admission

Hosted tickets are issued to the approved attendee only and must be used at Catalyst 26 in NYC. Tickets are non-transferable and non-convertible (no reassignment, refund, credit, or cash value). No invitation is required to apply.

Important note: travel, accommodation, and other personal expenses are not included in this program.

Eligibility Requirements

Sponsoring technology companies nominate service partners who meet the following criteria:

Works at a services company (agency, consultancy, systems integrator (SI), managed service provider (MSP), or other services company that partners with technology companies)

Is a decision maker or key influencer for partnerships, vendors, or technology adoption. (Title may include, but is not limited to: Head of Partnerships, VP of Alliances, Director of Services, Partnership Manager, Managing Director, AI Practice Lead)

Can attend Catalyst 26 in person. Nominated attendees are required to meet their sponsoring technology company ahead of the conference for a 30 minute validation call, and to have an onsite meeting together during the conference. Please read our Terms & Conditions for more details.

Has a minimum of 5 full time staff working at the services company. This program is not designed for independent consultants.

This program does not extend to:

Service companies focused on selling services or products to partnership teams, programs, or professionals. Please see our Sponsorship opportunities here.

Recruiters, staffing agencies, or headhunting services

Investors or financial institutions

Independent consultants or freelancers

Individuals not currently representing a company

Why This Program Exists

The conversations that matter deserve the right setting
Built for intentional meetings between tech companies and qualified service companies
Designed for time, space, and context so discussions go beyond the surface
Created to drive alignment and real next steps, not quick introductions

Hosted Ticket Inclusions and Benefits

Hosted access to Catalyst 26: A full event ticket funded by a leading tech company.
High-quality connections: Meet tech companies actively looking for service partners.
Program built for partnership leaders: Keynotes, panels, and roundtables focused on what’s working now.
Visibility in the community: Post-event recognition and a stronger presence within the partnership ecosystem.
Future Catalyst access: Early access to future Catalyst events, programs, and hosted opportunities.
Takeaways you can use immediately: Leave with practical ideas to strengthen partnerships and drive growth.