What We Do at ASBN
The American Society of Black Neurosurgeons (ASBN) drives impact across the entire
pipeline — from inspiring children to mentoring future neurosurgeons to closing the health
equity gap in neurosurgical care
National Presence & Networking
● Annual Receptions & Seminars at AANS, SNMA, AMEC, SBAS, and CNS meetings
● Mixers & Student Ambassadors at major conferences (AANS, CNS, SNMA, NMA)
Community Outreach
● Ignite the Brain school event for underserved elementary students
● Community Health Fairs during national meetings
Mentorship & Pipeline Development
● NeuroMentoring Matters: mentorship pods, virtual seminars, in-person mixers
● ASBN Brain Trust: virtual mentorship office hours for students and residents
Research & Education
●Dr. Alexa Canady and Dr. Clarence Greene Sumner, Sr Honorarium Awards for Research
● Research Pilot Program for ASBN student members without home programs
● Career Development Seminars: Intern/Resident Virtual Seminar Series, Life After
Residency Virtual Seminar Series, HBCU Mobile Lab sessions
Media & Awareness
● Social media campaigns spotlighting members
● Highlighting neurosurgical disparities
● Public education on neurosurgical conditions
Global Neurosurgery
● Partnerships with African and Caribbean neurosurgical societies
● Monthly Global Neurosurgery Newsletter
ASBN Sponsorship Opportunities
Advocate — $75,000+
• Exclusive opportunity to meet with ASBN Executive Board twice annually
• Acknowledgment at all ASBN events and programs
• Pre-event and event acknowledgment opportunities
• Signage at all ASBN events
• Press availabilities
• 6 tickets to every in-person ASBN event + VIP receptions
• Recognition at every ASBN initiative throughout the year
• Inclusion of a representative as an event co-chair for the bi-annual dinners
• 6 product advertisements on ASBN website
• Quarterly email communications to ASBN membership
• Opportunity for a networking event with ASBN
• Plus, all benefits of lower tiers
Partner — $50,000–74,999
• 4 tickets to the bi-annual dinner events
• Thank you ad in CNS or AANS meeting programs
• Logo and link to website on ASBN site
• Plus, all Supporter and Friend benefits
Supporter — $25,000–49,999
• 3 tickets to the bi-annual dinner events
• Logo on ASBN website
• Acknowledgment on ASBN social media
• 2 product advertisements on ASBN website
• Tailored presentation at one in-person event
• Plus, all Friend benefits
Friend — $5,000–24,999
• 2 tickets to the bi-annual dinner events
• Recognition on ASBN website
• 1–2 email communications to ASBN membership annually
• Highlighted in event communications
• Listed in annual report
Program-Specific Sponsorships
Annual Dinner Reception
Hosted at the American Association of Neurological Surgeons (AANS)
and Congress of Neurological Neurosurgeons (CNS) Annual Meetings
Presenting Sponsor – $100,000
Gala Format | Exclusive | 1 available
Naming rights at ASBN Gala presented by [Company]
Full branding across gala communications and materials
Recognition in leadership remarks with expanded visibility
Reserved premium tables (16 seats)
Speaking opportunity at the gala event
Extensive press and media recognition
Naming rights at ASBN Dinner Reception presented by [Company]
Logo dominance on invitations, signage, digital promotion
Recognition in leadership remarks
Reserved premium table (8 seats)
Option for brief welcome or acknowledgment
Professional photos with ASBN leadership
Presenting Sponsor – $50,000
Dinner Reception | Exclusive | 1 available
Naming rights at ASBN Dinner Reception presented by [Company]
Logo dominance on invitations, signage, digital promotion
Recognition in leadership remarks
Reserved premium table (8 seats)
Option for brief welcome or acknowledgment
Professional photos with ASBN leadership
Supporting Sponsor – $15,000
Multiple available
Logo on program and signage
Recognition in remarks during event
Reserved table (4 seats)
Social media and website thank-you posts
Contributing Sponsor – $5,000
Multiple available
Logo on program and signage
2 dinner tickets with reserved seating
Recognition in printed program and annual report
Ignite the Brain (School STEM Event) — Exclusive $15,000
Logo on materials and event signage
Recognition during program
Social media campaign highlighting support
Opportunity for representatives to attend
Professional photos provided
Community Health Fair — Exclusive $10,000
Logo on tents, t-shirts, and flyers
Recognition in press/media coverage
Booth space for resources or giveaways
Acknowledgment in recap and annual report