Imagine That 2026

EVENT TIME

Thu, September 17, 2026

LOCATION

Branch Park Pavilion

2201 Aldrich St

Austin 78723

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Imagine That is THIS Thursday!

Evening Timeline

6:00 – 6:30 PM | VIP Early Access
Exclusive early entry with first access to activations and cocktails.

6:30 – 8:00 PM | Cocktail Hour & Activations
Interactive experiences, bites, beverages, and silent auction fun.

8:00 – 9:30 PM | Dinner & Program
Seated dinner and an inspiring program celebrating Thinkery’s impact.

Location & Parking:

Imagine That will take place at Branch Park Pavilion (2201 Aldrich St., Austin, TX 78723). Complimentary valet parking will be available. We also encourage guests to use ride-share services. Additional parking options include paid street parking and the paid parking garages in Mueller.

Check-in:

For a speedy process, please be sure to pre-authorize your credit card via BetterUnite. A personalized link will be sent from the platform via text message and email.

Dress Code:

Austin cocktail attire with a jungle chic twist (bold animal print, rich jewel tones, and a touch of shimmer). Think resort-glam-meets-black-tie: sleek tailored suits with a touch of animal print or unexpected color, statement dresses with a walk-on-the-wild-side twist, gold accents, and boots or heels with serious bling.

Presenting Sponsor

Belonging Sponsors

Jessica and Greg Weaver

Valet Sponsor

Innovation Sponsor

Collaboration Sponsors

ABC Home & Commercial Services, Ally Medical Emergency Room, Banbury Development,
KC & Dionne Barner, Benny & Yong Chang, Matt & Kelly Clayton, Juan & Denise Garcia, Harrell Investment Partners, Howden Group, Jackson Walker LLP, Megan Lyons, Georgia & Dino Mavrookas, Jessie Montgomery Stewart & Will Stewart
Moody Bank, Signature Residential Group & Bruehl Family, Team Ramirez, Soud & Tiffany Twal
YiShaun & Jonathan Yang and Monica May

Host Committee

Jessica & Gabe Bruehl, Benny & Yong Chang, Matt & Kelly Clayton, Juan & Denise Garcia, KC Barner,
Megan Lyons, Georgia & Dino Mavrookas, Jessie Montgomery Stewart & Will Stewart,
Linsey & Ryan Nixon, Team Ramirez, Jeffrey Scharfstein & Emily Lichtenheld,
Soud & Tiffany Twal, Jessica & Greg Weaver, YiShaun & Jonathan Yang and Monica May

Planning Committee

Alisha Adams, Danielle Blanco, Charla Session-Reed, Laura Thomas

Community Partner

Event Platform

BetterUnite

Event Producer

Thank you to our In-kind Auction Donors

AUCTION

Heads or Tails

Sponsorships

TABLE SPONSORSHIPS

$40,000 Presenting Sponsor

Exclusive recognition as the Imagine That 2026 Presenting Sponsor
Custom multi-post social media sponsor series on LinkedIn, Facebook, and Instagram
Reserved seating for one premium table (10 guests)
Opportunity to speak during event
Dedicated feature in gala program
Invitation to the pre-gala reception (10 tickets)
Curated volunteer experience at Thinkery
VIP Early Access Experience
Logo on all signage, event website banner, and all email communications
FMV $1,400

SOLD OUT

$25,000 Playfulness Sponsor

Prominent recognition as Playfulness Sponsor on event materials
On-stage verbal recognition during the program
Reserved seating for one premium table (10 tickets)
Logo on event signage, website, and select email communications
Two dedicated social media posts on LinkedIn, Facebook, and Instagram
Invitation to the pre-gala reception (8 tickets)
Curated volunteer experience at Thinkery
VIP Early Access Experience
FMV $1,340

SOLD OUT

$15,000 Belonging Sponsor

Recognition as Belonging Sponsor on event materials
Reserved seating for one priority table (10 tickets)
Logo on event signage, website, and select email communications
One dedicated social media post on LinkedIn, Facebook, and Instagram
Invitation to the pre-gala reception (6 tickets)
Curated volunteer experience at Thinkery
VIP Early Access Experience
FMV $1,280

Currently not available

$10,000 Innovation Sponsor

Recognition as Innovator Sponsor on event materials
Reserved seating for one table (10 tickets)
Name inclusion event signage and website
Social media recognition on LinkedIn, Facebook, and Instagram
Invitation to the pre-gala reception (2 tickets)
VIP Early Access Experience
FMV $1,160

SOLD OUT

$5,000 Collaboration Sponsor

Recognition as Collaboration Sponsor on event materials
Reserved seating for one table (10 tickets)
Name inclusion on event signage and website
Social media recognition on LinkedIn, Facebook, and Instagram
FMV $950

SOLD OUT

UNDERWRITING OPPORTUNITIES

$1,500 Event Platform Partner

Recognition as Event Platform Partner on event materials
Name inclusion on event website and select signage

SOLD OUT

$15,000 Valet Sponsor

Exclusive recognition as Valet Sponsor
Logo/name inclusion on “Know Before You Go” emails
Logo placement on valet signage at arrival
4 VIP early access tickets
Logo/name inclusion on event signage and website
FMV $440

SOLD OUT

$15,000 Signature Cocktail/ Bar Sponsor

Exclusive recognition as Signature Cocktail/Bar Sponsor
Naming opportunity for the featured cocktail (co-branded signage at bar)
Logo placement at bar signage and menu display
Verbal recognition during cocktail hour
4 VIP early access tickets
Logo/name inclusion on event signage and website
FMV $440

SOLD OUT

$5,000 Auction Sponsor

Recognition as Auction Sponsor
Logo/name inclusion on auction landing page, auction, signage, and auction-related communications
Verbal recognition during auction moment
2 event tickets
Name inclusion on event website and select signage
FMV $190

SOLD OUT

$5,000 Floral/ Centerpiece Sponsor

Recognition as Floral / Centerpiece Sponsor
Logo/name inclusion on centerpiece signage or table cards
2 event tickets
Name inclusion on event website and select signage
FMV $190

SOLD OUT

Heads or Tails

$25 1 Heads or Tails

$100 5 Heads or Tails

Golden Ticket

$100 Golden Ticket

You have the chance to win your choice of one of the below destinations:

STRASBOURG, FRANCE:

Enjoy the beauty that is Strasbourg with a four-night stay at the Hotel Cour du Corbeau along with a Strasbourg Culinary Delights Small Group Gourmet Food and Wine Tour.

NOTIONS OF NAPA VALLEY:

Experience wine country in luxury with accommodations for three nights at a boutique inn and wine tastings at three local wineries. It’s the perfect pairing!

CABO ALL-INCLUSIVE:

Relax and enjoy five nights at an all-inclusive beachfront resort in Cabo.

KENTUCKY BOURBON EXPERIENCE:

For three nights, experience all that Lexington, Kentucky has to offer, including a tour of five local distilleries

Golden Ticket Raffle

You have the chance to win your choice of one of the destinations below:

Strasbourg, France:

4 nights for 2 adults at Hotel Cour du Corbeau
Strasbourg Culinary Delights Small Group Gourmet Food & Wine Tour

Notions of Napa Valley:

3 nights for 2 adults in a boutique inn, just 5 minutes from downtown Napa
- Options include: Napa Inn & Spa, The Elm House, or Hotel Napa Valley
Wine tastings at the following wineries:
- Charles Krug - Napa's oldest winery
- Castello di Amorosa
- Beringer - Includes Cave Tour or Rhine House

Cabo All-Inclusive:

5 nights for 2 adults at an all-inclusive beachfront resort in Cabo
All meals, drinks, gratuities, and non-motorized activities
Multiple resorts to choose from in Cabo San Lucas or San Jose del Cabo

Kentucky Bourbon Experience:

3 nights for 2 adults at the Origin Hotel Lexington or the 21c Museum Hotel Lexington
Tour featuring 5 local distillery stops with a private car and driver
- Box lunch, snacks, and bottled water included
- $100 gift card for each guest to use at the distillery stops included

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Thinkery Team Thinkery development@thinkeryaustin.org Austin, TX

Imagine That is THIS Thursday!

Evening Timeline

Location & Parking:

Check-in:

Dress Code:

Presenting Sponsor

Belonging Sponsors

Jessica and Greg Weaver

Valet Sponsor

Innovation Sponsor

Collaboration Sponsors

Host Committee

Planning Committee

Community Partner

Event Platform

Event Producer

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Sponsorships

Heads or Tails

Golden Ticket

You have the chance to win your choice of one of the below destinations:

STRASBOURG, FRANCE:

NOTIONS OF NAPA VALLEY:

CABO ALL-INCLUSIVE:

KENTUCKY BOURBON EXPERIENCE:

Golden Prize

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