Welcome Sponsors
MELD is 10-day immersive experience where performance, power exchange, fashion, discussion and shopping intersect.
Sponsorship at MELD is not simply advertising — it is alignment with and support of a growing,
women-led kink convention ecosystem within Second Life.
september 18-27, 2026
Sponsorship Overview
​MELD sponsorship is structured in levels — from supporting a single event to partnering with the full convention.​
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Options range from:
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Sponsoring one experience
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Partnering on pre-event Roadshows
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Supporting a featured area or space
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Sponsoring a featured experience
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Aligning with the convention as an Institutional Partner
As sponsorship levels increase, partners receive broader visibility, expanded promotional integration, and deeper alignment with the convention environment.​
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With ten days of programming including discussions, performances, education, and social gatherings, sponsors receive visibility within a convention environment designed to sustain consistent visitor flow.
Produced in Collaboration With
MELD 2026 is produced in collaboration with industry-leading creators and event architects who actively shape the evolving landscape of Second Life.
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This year, MELD works in close creative collaboration with Ultra (gas.lit) — founder of aika and BackBone, builder of the monthly shopping event The Fifty, and a current Linden Lab consultant contributing to the expansion of Second Life Mobile.
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As an active producer, Ultra brings ongoing, real-time expertise in event design, creator relations and her monthly event production experience offers valuable insight into platform trends, shopper behavior, and sustainable creator engagement.
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Together, MELD leadership and its collaborators shape the convention’s footprint, production standards, and cultural reach — ensuring the experience reflects both creative depth and industry evolution.
Who Aligns With MELD
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MELD sponsorship aligns best with creators, venues, brands, and community organizations connected to kink, fetish, BDSM, leather, latex, power exchange, and lifestyle culture.
Sponsorship placements are structured to preserve balance, visibility, and production integrity across the convention footprint.
Recommended Sponsorship Paths
Organizations and creators support MELD in different ways depending on their goals. The following pathways highlight some of the most common ways partners choose to participate.
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Convention Patron
For organizations seeking broad visibility and alignment with the full convention ecosystem.
Recommended tiers: Premier Partner or Event Partner
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Environment Sponsor
For brands interested in associating their identity with a physical destination within the convention footprint.
Recommended tier: Region Partner
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Pre-Convention Exposure
For partners who want to engage the community ahead of the convention by hosting a MELD Roadshow at their venue. These 90-minute myth-busting panel events introduce MELD’s leadership and conversations to new audiences while giving communities a preview of the convention experience.
Recommended tier: Roadshow Partner
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Experience Sponsor
For sponsors who want to support a specific moment within the convention schedule such as a social gathering, showcase, or play event.
Recommended tier: Featured Experience Sponsorship
Sponsor the MELD Ecosystem
Institutional Partners align with the full scope of the MELD convention — supporting production, infrastructure, and the continued expansion of collaborative kink culture in Second Life.
Community Partner, L$2000
Recognized supporter of the MELD ecosystem.
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Includes:
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Sponsor Wall placement
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Event Brochure listing
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Website sponsor listing
Event Area Partner, L$10,000+
Support a dedicated architectural area or major curated environment
within MELD.
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Examples may include:
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The Education Hall (Museum)
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Main Stage
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The Adult Space
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The LGBTQ Space
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Featured Themed Environments
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Includes:
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Integrated area naming recognition
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Environmental branding within design standards
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Recognition across all programming hosted in that area
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Elevated Sponsor Wall placement
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Inclusion in event brochure as Event Area Partner
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One daily 15–25 second radio promotional spot during programming hosted in that area
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Structured acknowledgment during Opening Ceremony
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All integrations are curated to preserve aesthetic cohesion.
Sponsor an Event Area
Host a Roadshow
Roadshow Partner, L$6000
MELD Roadshows bring the MELD conversation on tour to partner venues across Second Life. In a 90-minute hosted panel, MELD leaders challenge common myths about power exchange while modeling the thoughtful, honest discussions that define the MELD Convention.
Hosting a Roadshow places your venue at the center of the pre-convention season, introducing your audience to the wider MELD movement while showcasing your space as a gathering place for meaningful dialogue.
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Includes:
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Venue spotlight in Roadshow promotions
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Event hosted at your location
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Recognition across Roadshow promotional materials
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Live acknowledgment during the session
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Listing in the MELD Convention Brochure
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Sponsor Wall placement
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One 15–25 second radio promotional spot during convention week
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Roadshow sponsorship extends visibility beyond the 10-day event into the pre-convention season.
Support MELD’s pre-convention traveling panel discussions leading into the September event.
Sponsor A Featured Experience
Sponsors may also support specific curated experiences within the 10-day convention schedule.
$L1500
Educational Session
$L1500
Social Gathering
L$2250
Entertainment Showcase
(Limited / Fills Early)
L$3000
DJ Event (2 hours)
(Limited / Fills Early)
L$3000
Play Party (2 hours)
Each experience sponsorship supports a specific programmed event and includes recognition during that event, placement on the MELD Sponsor Wall, and inclusion in the MELD Event Brochure. Select program types may fill early based on scheduling and production needs.
Radio Promotion Integration​
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Radio promotions are reserved for:
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Premier Partners
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Event Area Partners
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Roadshow Series Partners
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Radio spots (15–25 seconds) are scheduled within high-traffic programming blocks and rotate to preserve audience engagement and production integrity.
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Radio inclusion reflects elevated sponsorship tiers and integrated visibility.
Alternate Contribution Options
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Select partners may provide gift certificates or in-store credit to be used as attendee incentives or curated event prizes in place of Linden Dollar contributions.
All alternative contributions are reviewed to ensure alignment with MELD’s audience, standards, and positioning.