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Partnering for Bold Leadership Across Upstate NY

DisrUpstate is proud to bring the globally recognized DisruptHR experience to two powerful cities—Syracuse and Watertown (North Country)—uniting regional innovators, HR pros, and business leaders who are ready to challenge the status quo.

This aren’t your normal leadership events. This is a movement built on bold ideas, real talk, and people-first strategy—and it’s gaining momentum across Upstate NY.

When you sponsor DisruptHR through DisrUpstate, you’re not just getting visibility at a single event. You’re stepping into a year of high-impact moments, intentional networking, and community-powered growth. You’ll be aligned with some of the region’s most forward-thinking professionals—and your brand will be at the center of it all.

Why Sponsor DisruptHR?

Strategic Visibility: Get in front of 300+ attendees across both events—leaders, doers, and decision-makers in industries like healthcare, tech, wellness, retail, education, hospitality, and the trades.

Premium Positioning: From press to swag bags and social spotlights, your brand isn’t just on display—it’s part of the experience.

Direct Access: Mingle with HR leaders, founders, decision makers and executives during speaker sessions, networking hours, and intimate VIP moments.

Regional Impact: Help us fuel conversations around workplace equity, people-first & profit-minded strategy, innovation, and leadership in two vibrant NY regions— the North Country and Syracuse’s growing entrepreneurial ecosystem.

Whether you’re sponsoring to gain leads, recruit, increase visibility, or connect with conscious leaders who give a damn, DisrUpstate is your gateway to Upstate NY’s most energized and evolving business community.