{"id":378,"date":"2026-04-27T10:29:51","date_gmt":"2026-04-27T14:29:51","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/chass.ncsu.edu\/human-factor\/?page_id=378"},"modified":"2026-04-27T10:29:56","modified_gmt":"2026-04-27T14:29:56","slug":"sponsor-the-human-factor-speaker-series","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/chass.ncsu.edu\/human-factor\/sponsor-the-human-factor-speaker-series\/","title":{"rendered":"Sponsor the Human Factor Speaker Series"},"content":{"rendered":"\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-ncst-table-of-contents\"><p class=\"eyebrow\">On This Page<\/p><ul><li><a href=\"#why\">Why Sponsor?<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#preview\">2026-27 Season Preview<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#opportunities\">Sponsorship Opportunities<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#become\">Become a Sponsor<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/div>\n\n\n\n\n<p>The Human Factor is far from your typical college lecture. It\u2019s a communal search for what makes us human \u2014 and how we can use our insight, creativity and ethical thinking to help shape a better future.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Hosted by NC State\u2019s College of Humanities and Social Sciences, the series brings together influential voices to explore a critical topic \u2014 one we continue to examine throughout the year through ancillary programming that extends the conversation.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>By becoming a sponsor, you\u2019ll help us spark dialogue, inspire change, and connect thousands of students, alumni and community members through experiences that place humanity at the center of science, technology and social innovation.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"why\">Why Sponsor?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Our partners and supporters play a vital role in making these conversations accessible while aligning their name or brand with thoughtful leadership, creativity and civic impact.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>As a sponsor, you\u2019ll gain:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Meaningful alignment with a respected, forward-thinking university platform.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Connection to a highly engaged audience and community of students, alumni, faculty and regional leaders.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Association with timely, relevant conversations shaping the future of society and innovation.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Exclusive, high-touch experiences that go beyond traditional visibility.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>A Proven, High-Impact Experience<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>As a sponsor, you\u2019ll also join a rapidly growing series that\u2019s already popular with audiences on campus and beyond. 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