Partner with the premier network of Igbo professionals in the diaspora
Since 2005, Umu Igbo Unite has connected Igbo professionals, entrepreneurs and families through local chapters, cultural programming and our annual convention. Partner with us to reach this community and invest in its growth.
Ways to partner
Choose the partnership that fits your goals
From convention sponsorship to year-round marketing, each option connects your organization with the UIU community in a different way.
Convention Sponsorship
Put your brand at the center of UIU’s four-day annual convention. Packages can include event signage, magazine ads, speaking opportunities and gala seating.
Convention Activations
Sponsor a signature convention experience, such as seminars and sessions, the Startup Pitch Competition, the Hospitality Suite or a UIUTV feature.
Social Media Collaborations
Reach the UIU community on Instagram, Facebook and LinkedIn through sponsored posts, stories, giveaways, video reels and newsletter features.
Convention Magazine
Be featured in UIU’s annual convention magazine, which highlights the cultural and professional achievements of Igbos in the diaspora.
Our supporters
Our Partners & Sponsors
These organizations have sponsored or partnered with UIU over the years. Their support has helped make the UIU Convention and our community programs possible.
Audience & reach
A community that shows up, online and in person
1.1M+
Social media impressions
Since 2005
UIU’s annual convention has gathered the community
16+
Industries represented by attendees
Figures from UIU’s 2026 Convention Sponsorship Packet.
Why partner with UIU
Support the work behind the community
UIU’s members are professionals, entrepreneurs and supporters of Igbo heritage, ages 21+, working across more than 16 industries. Partnerships help sustain the four pillars of our work.
10,000+
lives reached by UIUCares Foundation programs across Southeastern Nigeria in 2024–2025
Cultural Preservation
Year-round cultural events and Igbo language learning that help first-generation Igbos stay connected to their heritage.
Connecting the Diaspora
Mentorship, career connections and guided heritage tours that bridge professionals, companies and communities.
Entrepreneurship
UIUConnects links Igbo professionals to opportunities and runs programs that empower small businesses and startups.
Civic Engagement
The UIUCares Foundation invests in education, health, relief and wealth-creation programs in Igbo communities.
For businesses & entrepreneurs
Showcase your business at the Vendor Marketplace
At the heart of the UIU Convention, the Vendor Marketplace is where businesses showcase their brands, meet a diverse audience face to face and attract new customers.
- Associate your brand with a community that values culture, innovation and unity
- Meet customers and fellow entrepreneurs face to face
- Get your products and services in front of potential customers
Questions? vendors@umuigbounite.com
Start a conversation
Let’s build a partnership that serves your goals and our community
Email our sponsorship team with a few details about your organization and what you hope to achieve. We’ll share the current sponsorship packet and work with you to choose the opportunity that fits.