2026 Participation Guide
DC Climate Week Marketplace of the Future

Join MOTFxDC

One ecosystem. Four ways in. Every participant helps build the future — choose the level that fits your vision and budget.

What you get
Audience
Content
Credibility
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Participation Tiers

Four Ways In

Everyone is a participant in the marketplace — from grassroots orgs testing the waters to major partners co-creating the experience.

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Audience
Hundreds of high-intent, climate-conscious humans — IRL and digital
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Content
Professional photo, video, and media assets you can use year-round
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Credibility
Association with the MOTF brand, community, and growing network of cities
Tier 01
Community Wall
"Get in the room"
$250
per event
For grassroots orgs, early-stage startups, and first-time participants.
Presence
✓ 1 wall section + table
✓ Website listing + profile
✓ Luma event page mention
Visibility
✓ Email newsletter mention
✓ 2 free tickets + discount codes
Content
✓ 5 professional photos
✓ B-roll event footage access
MOTF Experience
✓ Volunteer support
✓ Food & drinks included
Tier 02
Exhibitor
"Show Up"
$500
per event
For established climate orgs ready to engage directly with a curated audience.
Presence
✓ 1 wall section + table
✓ Logo + company profile on site
✓ Logo on Luma event page
Visibility
✓ 1 social media announcement
✓ Email newsletter mention
✓ 4 free tickets + discount codes
Content
✓ 10 guaranteed photos
✓ B-roll video clip
MOTF Experience
✓ Volunteer support
✓ Food & drinks included
Most Popular Tier 03
Featured Exhibitor
"Stand Out"
$2,000
per event
For orgs ready to be seen, heard, and remembered — on stage, online, and beyond.
Presence
✓ 1 wall section + table, priority placement
✓ Logo + company profile on site
✓ Logo on Luma event page
Visibility
✓ 2 social posts (announce + explainer)
✓ Email feature with description
✓ 7 free tickets + discount codes
Content
✓ 20 guaranteed photos
✓ B-roll + spotlight video
✓ Pre-event promo video
✓ Post-event recap reel
Stage
✓ 15-min "Future in Fifteen" slot
✓ Professional stage recording
MOTF Experience
✓ Volunteer support
✓ Food & drinks included
Tier 04
Sponsor
"Lead the Future"
$5,000
per event
For organizations ready to invest in the experience and help shape the MOTF story.
Everything in Featured, plus
✓ 60-min curated stage experience
✓ Optional MOTF-approved moderator
✓ Custom checkout question
✓ Audience research & consent
MOTF Partnership Collaboration
✓ Dedicated design strategy + PM
✓ Extra content creation packages
✓ Priority placement everywhere
★ Title Sponsor — By Invitation
“MOTF × DC — Presented by [You]”
$10K+
ONE-TIME PARTNERSHIP

Coming in at the $10K level does something no other tier can — it directly subsidizes exhibitor tables, making it possible for emerging climate organizations to show up, participate, and be seen. You’re not just supporting an event — you’re empowering the community that makes MOTF what it is.

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First Access to MOTFxDC 2027
Locked in before anyone else — guaranteed placement and priority.
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First-in-Line for New Cities
Be first to join MOTF as it expands to Philly, Chicago, and NYC.
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“Presented by” Naming Rights
Full branding across all materials, signage, and digital presence.
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Direct Founder Partnership
Work directly with Amer to shape the event experience.
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Your Space

What Your Booth Looks Like

Every participant gets a dedicated wall section and table — a clean, consistent setup that puts your brand front and center.

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At a Glance

Everything Included

Community
$250		 Exhibitor
$500		 Featured
$2,000		 Sponsor
$5,000
Physical Presence
Table space 1 wall + table 1 wall + table 1 wall + table, priority 1 wall + table, priority
Website profile
Luma listing
Digital Visibility
Social media posts 1 post 2 posts 2+ posts
Email visibility Mention Mention Feature + desc Feature + desc
Free tickets 2 4 7 7+
Content & Media
Professional photos 5 10 20 20+
B-roll video
Spotlight video
Pre-event promo
Recap reel
Stage & Programming
Stage time 15 min 60 min
Stage recording
MOTF-approved moderator
Partnership Perks
Custom checkout question
Design strategy + PM
Know Your Room

Who Shows Up

Median Age
29
years old
Female Attendance
56-73%
across events
Exec / Founder
39%
in attendance
First-Time Attendees
62%
of audience
Age Distribution
Under 25 24%
25–34 49%
35–44 19%
45+ 8%
Top Professional Sectors
Clean Energy & Climate Tech 16%
Media, Comms & Design 10%
Finance & Investment 8%
Research & Education 7%
Policy & Advocacy 5%
Where They Come From
78%
Local Metro
14%
Regional (DMV)
8%
National
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Past Partners

2025 Collaborators

Flourish by Canva Project Drawdown World Resources Institute
Get in Touch with Amer
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Ready to Join?

What Happens Next?

Three simple steps and you're in. Apply now to lock in your spot, or book a call if you want to talk strategy with our team first.

Step 01
✎
Apply
Fill out a quick form so we can learn about your brand
Step 02
☎
Connect
We'll reach out within 48 hours to align on the right tier & event
Step 03
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Lock In
Confirm your spot, send assets, and we handle the rest
➤ Apply Here Want to talk first? Book a Call
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