IRE 2026 Sponsors
Support Investigative Reporters and Editors (IRE) by sponsoring IRE 2026, the premier conference for investigative journalists. Sponsorship provides unparalleled opportunities to connect with almost 2,000 journalists, support critical training and enhance your brand's visibility in this influential community.
The IRE Conference is where the world’s leading journalists and data professionals gather to share insights, explore new tools and connect with peers. By sponsoring the conference, you can make a direct impact on the field of investigative journalism, the foundation of democracy.
Join us to support the watchdog community while gaining exceptional visibility and networking opportunities. The conference also provides a great recruiting opportunity for those looking to hire high-caliber journalists at all levels.
Get in touch
Interested in supporting the IRE 2026 Conference with a sponsorship? Email Chris Vachon for details: chris@ire.org.
As a 501(c)(3) nonprofit, IRE offers tailored sponsorship packages to meet your goals. From large-scale recognition opportunities to customized session sponsorships, your support will contribute to providing journalists with the tools they need to educate and inform the communities they serve.
Sponsorship Levels
Host: $50,000+
- 15 complimentary conference registrations
- 12 months of advertising on the IRE website (placement to be determined by IRE)
- 1 month of advertising in IRE’s newsletter, Quick Hits, distributed to more than 25,000 subscribers.
- 4 advertising opportunities in The IRE Journal Online (placement to be determined by IRE)
- Sponsorship acknowledgement on mobile app, on signage at the conference, and the conference website.
Diamond: $25,000 - $49,999
- 10 complimentary conference registrations
- 6 months of advertising on the IRE website (placement to be determined by IRE)
- 2 advertising opportunities in The IRE Journal Online (placement to be determined by IRE)
- Sponsorship acknowledgement on mobile app, on signage at the conference, and the conference website.
Platinum: $20,000 - $24,999
- 8 complimentary conference registrations.
- 3 months of advertising on the IRE website (placement to be determined by IRE)
- 1 advertising opportunity in The IRE Journal Online (placement to be determined by IRE)
- Sponsorship acknowledgement on mobile app, on signage at the conference, and the conference website.
Gold: $15,000 - $19,999
- 6 complimentary conference registrations.
- 2 months of advertising on the IRE website (placement to be determined by IRE)
- Sponsorship acknowledgement on mobile app, on signage at the conference, and the conference website.
Silver: $10,000 - $14,999
- 4 complimentary conference registrations.
- 1 month of advertising on IRE website (placement to be determined by IRE)
- Sponsorship acknowledgement on mobile app, on signage at the conference, and the conference website.
Bronze: $5,000 - $9,999
- 2 complimentary conference registrations.
- Sponsorship acknowledgement on mobile app, on signage at the conference, and the conference website.
Supporter: Less than $5,000
- 1 complimentary conference registration.
- Sponsorship acknowledgement on mobile app, on signage at the conference, and the conference website.