Tools of the Trades
2026
Join us
March 19-20
NextFab
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CraftNow
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Laser Philly
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NextFab • CraftNow • Laser Philly •
Tools of the Trades is a hybrid conference designed
for makers by makers,
focused on connecting artisans to business resources in Philadelphia and beyond.
Meet our SPEAKERS
KNOWLEDGE
COMMUNITY
GROWTH
Make an Impact Today
When you give, you invest in progress and help drive economic impact in creative communities.
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$2,500 +
Our “Artisan Pathways” sponsors will be the primary sponsors of this event, acquiring the top-tier spots in our marketing and PR campaigns, event website, and during all event promotions. These sponsors will receive the exclusive opportunity to have a tabling spot and podium speech at our Friday in-person networking event, predicted to have 500 attendees, to speak about your products and services to the audience. These sponsors will also get an opportunity to have one-on-one consultations with our event attendees.
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$1,000 +
Our “Workshop” sponsors will have their logos and websites listed on all digital and printed materials as one of our secondary level sponsors, be listed on the event website, and promoted on all social media and email newsletters. During the event, each sponsor’s logo will be displayed on their sponsored workshop/ talk slides.
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$500 +
Our “Community Maker” sponsors will help sponsor the makers, crafters, and other small businesses that attend this conference to help fuel them for future success in their practices, small businesses, and economic endeavors. For this sponsorship level, each sponsor will receive their logo on the event website and all promotional materials.
Become a Sponsor
email rebecca.ledbetter@nextfab.com for details
Contact us at info@toolsofthetrades.org with questions