Sponsorships

Sponsorships

There are many sponsorship opportunities, but act fast to secure your opportunity for the conference(s) you are attending!

Immersive Experience Sponsor

2 available per conference.

Make a lasting impression - provide the fun that kicks off / wraps up the day's programming! This 60-minute timeslot is THE student social event of the day and yours to program — the ideal opportunity to promote your interactive or participatory offerings.

Ideal for: Members with interactive programming to promote. E.g., Silent disco, laser tag, gameshow, inflatables, foam party, scavenger hunt, drag bingo... or any other fun activity that students can participate in.\

  • Santa Clara: $3,000 each
  • Winston-Salem: $3,250 each
  • Hartford/St. Paul: $3,500 each

Sponsorship Package Includes:

  • 60-Minute Programming Space
  • Two Exhibit Booths with Priority Placement*
  • Two Full Conference Registrations
  • 30-Second Shoutout
  • Three-Week Ad on the NACA 24/7 Landing Page
  • Full Page Program Ad
  • Early Access to the Delegate List
  • Logo & 50-Word Blurb in NACA Spotlight E-Newsletter
  • Marketing Package: Recognition on the NACA website, printed program, signage, and slides; social media shoutout, and verbal acknowledgement

    *Deadline to ensure priority placement is 12 weeks from the event start date. 

Platinum Sponsor

1 available per conference

Get maximum visibility and premium marketing opportunities as NACA's exclusive Platinum partner.

Ideal for: Any member looking for maximum visibility and marketing.

  • Santa Clara: $5,000

  • Winston-Salem: $5,750

  • Hartford/St. Paul: $6,250

Sponsorship Package Includes:

  • 10’ x 20’ Platinum Promenade Space Near Registration Desk with Colored Drape (not available at NACA Santa Clara); Four Tables, Ten chairs, & One Standard 110v Power Outlet
  • VIP Seating for Showcases
  • Two Exhibit Booths with Priority Placement* 
  • Two Full Conference Registrations 
  • 30-Second Shoutout 
  • Three-Week Ad on the NACA 24/7 Landing Page
  • Full Page Program Ad
  • Early Access to the Delegate List 
  • Logo & 50-Word Blurb in NACA Spotlight School Member E-Newsletter
  • Marketing Package: Recognition on the NACA website, printed program, signage, and slides; social media shoutout, and verbal acknowledgement.

*Deadline to ensure priority placement is 12 weeks from the event start date. 

Gold Sponsor

3 available per conference.

Go for Gold!

Ideal for: Any member wanting to increase their visibility in the college market.

  • Santa Clara: $3,250
  • Winston-Salem: $3,750
  • Hartford/St. Paul: $4,000

Sponsorship Package Includes:

  • Two Exhibit Booths with Priority Placement* 
  • Two Full Conference Registrations 
  • 30-Second Shoutout 
  • Two-Week Ad on the NACA 24/7 Landing Page
  • Marketing Package: Recognition on the NACA website, printed program, signage, and slides; social media shoutout, and verbal acknowledgement.

*Deadline to ensure priority placement is 12 weeks from the event start date.

Silver Sponsor

5 available per conference.

Go for Silver!

Ideal for: Any member wanting to increase their visibility in the college market.

  • Santa Clara: $2,250
  • Winston-Salem: $2,750
  • Hartford/St Paul: $3,000

Sponsorship Package Includes:

  • One Exhibit Booth 
  • One Full Conference Registration 
  • One-Week Ad on the NACA 24/7 Landing Page
  • Marketing Package: Recognition on the NACA website, printed program, signage, and slides; social media shoutout, and verbal acknowledgement.

Bronze Sponsor

5 available per conference.

Go for Bronze!

Ideal for: Any member wanting to increase their visibility in the college market.

  • Santa Clara: $1,250
  • Winston-Salem: $1,750
  • Hartford/St Paul: $2,000

Sponsorship Package Includes:

  • One Exhibit Booth 
  • One Full Conference Registration 
  • Marketing Package: Recognition on the NACA website, printed program, signage, and slides; social media shoutout, and verbal acknowledgement.

Activation Sponsor

Availability varies by site.

As our Activation partner, you'll have a dedicated all-day space in a high-traffic area to showcase your interactive or novelty programs/attractions, engaging attendees over all three days of the conference.

Ideal for: Members wanting to promote their interactive programming. Examples: Make & takes, 360 photo booth, tarot, interactive games, scavenger hunt... the possibilities are endless!

  • Santa Clara: $2,000
  • Winston-Salem: $3,000
  • Hartford/St Paul: $3,250

Sponsorship Package Includes:

  • 10’ x 10’ Activation Space (two activation slots per day; can also function as an all-day booth space outside of marketplace hours)
  • One Exhibit Booth 
  • One full registration
  • Two Day Passes Per Day  
  • Marketing Package: Recognition on the NACA website, printed program, signage, and slides; social media shoutout, and verbal acknowledgement.

Featured Session/Tech Demo Sponsor

3 available per conference
**Featured sessions are confirmed on a first come, first served basis.

Showcase your knowledge and expertise as a Featured Session partner. Featured sessions are 1-hour long during Blocks 1 & 2 on Friday. Speakers are highly encouraged to present a 45-minute session and use the last 15- minutes for Q&A or as a sales opportunity.

Marketing materials can be placed outside the door and inside the room as need. These sessions provide the opportunity to present on any topic that is relevant to the NACA community and can include technology demonstrations.

It is at the speakers discretion whether they want to present the same session twice or if they would rather present two different sessions.

Ideal for: Speakers and subject-matter experts.

  • Santa Clara: $1,200
  • Winston-Salem: $1,300
  • Hartford/St Paul: $1,400

Sponsorship Package Includes:

  • Two 60-minute sessions (education blocks #1 & 2)
  • One Full Conference Registration
  • Listing and blurb on NACA website
  • Marketing Package: Recognition on the NACA website, printed program, signage, and slides; social media shoutout, and verbal acknowledgement.

There is a submission process for featured sessions. Email [email protected] for full details. The submission form can be found here.

Sound Bites Showcase Sponsor

4 available per conference

The Sound Bites Showcase is designed for acts to perform in a low tech, intimate environment off the main stage. Artists will have two 15-minute performance sessions scheduled in two blocks on Friday morning.

Ideal for musicians, comedians, magicians, illusionists, etc.

  • Santa Clara: $600
  • Winston-Salem: $650
  • Hartford/St Paul: $700

Sponsorship Package Includes:

  • Two 15-minute performance blocks
  • Two Day Passes
  • Marketing Package: Recognition on the NACA website, printed program, signage, and slides; social media shoutout, and verbal acknowledgement.

Wellness Session Sponsor

2 available per conference

Showcase your wellness program in a 30-minute program on Friday or Saturday morning. Wellness sessions can include physical or mental programs including, yoga, mindfulness, meditation, sound baths, zumba, etc.

  • Santa Clara: $600
  • Winston-Salem: $650
  • Hartford/St Paul: $700

Sponsorship Package Includes:

  • One 30-minute session
  • Two Day Passes
  • Marketing Package: Recognition on the NACA website, printed program, signage, and slides; social media shoutout, and verbal acknowledgement.

Giveaway Sponsor

3 available per conference.

Your logo, everywhere! Achieve elevated visibility for your brand as NACA attendees do your advertising for you! Table provided for distribution of giveaway.

  • Santa Clara: $1,000
  • Winston-Salem: $1,250
  • Hartford/St Paul: $1,500

All Swag Sponsorship Packages Include:

  • One Exhibit Booth
  • One Full Conference Registration
  • Marketing Package: Recognition on the NACA website, printed program, signage, and slides; social media shoutout, and verbal acknowledgement.

(Sponsor provides the swag items)

T-shirt Sponsor

1 available per conference.

Dress the NACA volunteers! Your logo on NACA’s volunteer t-shirts for marketplace kickoff day.

  • Santa Clara: $1,000
  • Winston-Salem: $1,250
  • Hartford/St Paul: $1,500

All Swag Sponsorship Packages Include:

  • One Exhibit Booth
  • One Full Conference Registration
  • Marketing Package: Recognition on the NACA website, printed program, signage, and slides; social media shoutout, and verbal acknowledgement.

(Sponsor provides the swag items)

Lanyard Sponsor

1 available per conference

As NACA's lanyard sponsor, your logo will be in hundreds of places at once - wherever our attendees go!

  • Santa Clara: $1,000
  • Winston-Salem: $1,250
  • Hartford/St Paul: $1,500

All Swag Sponsorship Packages Include:

  • One Exhibit Booth
  • One Full Conference Registration
  • Marketing Package: Recognition on the NACA website, printed program, signage, and slides; social media shoutout, and verbal acknowledgement.

(Sponsor provides the swag items)

Attendee Bag Sponsor

1 available per conference.

Practical and visible, the attendee bag will get your brand front and center at NACA - and beyond!

  • Santa Clara: $1,000
  • Winston-Salem: $1,250
  • Hartford/St Paul: $1,500

All Swag Sponsorship Packages Include:

  • One Exhibit Booth
  • One Full Conference Registration
  • Marketing Package: Recognition on the NACA website, printed program, signage, and slides; social media shoutout, and verbal acknowledgement.

(Sponsor provides the swag items)

Snack Break Sponsor

4 available per conference.

Be NACA's snack hero! Sponsor tasty treats to fuel attendees and keep the energy high while elevating your brand visibility. 

Ideal for: Any member wanting to increase their visibility in the college market.

  • Santa Clara: $500
  • Winston-Salem: $550
  • Hartford/St Paul: $600

Sponsorship Package Includes:

  • Marketing Package: Recognition on the NACA website, printed program, signage, and slides; social media shoutout, and verbal acknowledgement.

 

Educational Opportunities FAQ

How do I present an ed session at NACA?

We have three different types of ed session opportunities:  

  1. Sponsored Featured Sessions - Featured sessions are 30 minutes long and occur during Ed Block 3. Topic is determined by the presenter. These sessions may be ideal for speakers, lecturers, quick workshops, and tech demos. Submit your proposal by the sponsored ed session deadline. Sponsorship varies by conference and includes a conference registration.
  2. Traditional Ed Sessions - These sessions follow the traditional 50-minute ed session proposal process/deadline and are reviewed by a volunteer committee. Sessions are 50 minutes and occur in Ed Blocks 1, 2, 4, or 5. There is no cost to present this type of educational session. Learn more about the traditional ed session proposals.

How long are featured sessions?  

Featured Sessions are 50 minutes and occur only in Ed Blocks 1, 2, 4, and 5.

How do I become a featured session sponsor?  

Submit your proposal here.

Your proposal should include a session description as well as learning outcomes. NACA's education team may work with you to develop or make changes to your proposal, if necessary.

Sponsored featured sessions are confirmed on a first come, first served basis.

Proposals will be accepted until all featured session spots are filled or the following deadlines:

  • NACA Winston-Salem: July 30
  • NACA Hartford: August 27
  • NACA Santa Clara: September 3
  • NACA St. Paul: January 28, 2027

What is the deadline to submit featured session proposals?

Featured Session proposal deadlines for 2026-27:

  • NACA Winston-Salem: July 30
  • NACA Hartford: August 27
  • NACA Santa Clara: September 3
  • NACA St. Paul: January 28, 2027

What happens if NACA receives multiple proposals for the same topic?  

Featured sessions are confirmed on a first come, first served basis.