2026 NAPSA Annual Conference
March 7-11, 2026 • Kansas City, MO

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Exhibits & Sponsorship

It's time to start planning your exhibit and sponsorship engagement with the 2026 NASPA Annual Conference in Kansas City, Missouri!

NASPA is excitedly planning for a spectacular event in Kansas City! We expect 5,000 or more attendees that represent a range of professional levels, and are seen as influential partners and decision-makers on their campuses. The exhibit hall for the 2026 NASPA Annual Conference will take place at the Kansas City Convention Center. For planning purposes, if purchased before December 17, 2025, a 10x10 exhibit space for for profits that includes two (2) full time registrations for representatives will be $2,730 for members and $4,095 for non members. A 10x10 exhibit space for non-profits that includes two (2) full time registrations for representatives will be $2,270 for members and $2,610 for non members.

Are you interested in getting in front of NASPA members throughout the year? Explore all the Corporate Involvement opportunities that are available.

Reserve Your Booth Today!

Why Attend?

Engage and build relationships with vice presidents, deans, directors, and more.

Tap into a combined purchasing power of over $20 billion a year.

Grow your mindshare with a wide range of sponsorship opportunities.

Expand your prospect list with contacts provided by NASPA.

Sponsorship Opportunities

Please see the below sponsorship opportunities for the 2026 NASPA Annual Conference. Additional options will be included in the upcoming months. Interested in combining multiple opportunities to reach a certain sponsorship level? Let's talk!

Questions?
For more information about sponsorship, advertising, and exhibit opportunities, don't hesitate to contact us.
Fred Comparato, Senior Director of Corporate Development
fcomparato@naspa.org • 614-204-5994

Use the filters below to see opportunities by levels.

Sponsored Experiences

NASPA Leadership Dinner

Join 120 NASPA leaders during the Leadership held on Saturday before the conference begins. Mix and mingle with the NASPA Board of Directors and the NASPA Foundation Board prior to one of the most important events of the year.

Platinum

Opening Reception

The opening reception is biggest event that will kick off the NASPA Annual Conference. Energy is at a conference high during this reception where thousands of attendees are welcomed. Increase branding, visibility, and attendee interaction by sponsoring the entertainment, food or the Kansas City componet of the reception!

Platinum

Monday Keynote Speaker

One of the most highly attended events. Brand recognition on large screens, verbal thanks, and an opportunity to show a video before the keynote begins.

Platinum

Tuesday Keynote Speaker

High-attendance event with brand recognition on screens, verbal thanks, and a promotional video opportunity.

Platinum

Closing Keynote Speaker

Thousands expected to attend. Opportunity for brand awareness, verbal thanks, and a promotional video before the closing speaker begins.

Platinum

Pre-conference - NASPA Vice Presidents for Student Affairs Institute

Engage with 300 VPSAs. Receive attendee mailing list, verbal recognition, brand exposure, and a speaking opportunity.

Gold

VPSA & Voting Delegate Reception

Sponsor the VPSA reception, verbally recognized, show promotional video, and provide optional promotional item at exit.

Gold

SA Speaks

Sponsor one of NASPA’s popular educational sessions, verbally recognized, and show promotional video before presentations begin.

Gold

Registration Area

Exclusive sponsor of registration area. Logo displayed prominently, verbal recognition, and opportunity to provide a promotional item.

Gold

Engagement Activities

Interact with attendees during high-traffic NASPA engagement activities. Custom ideas welcome.

Gold

Wellness Activities

Exclusive sponsor of wellness activities during the annual conference. High visibility and memorable experience for attendees.

Gold

Puppy Petting Station

Come pet cuddly friends and have your representatives interact with attendees.

Gold

Hotel Key Cards

Choose one of the headquarter hotels and have your companies logo and message on attendees hotel key cards!

Gold

Selfie Station - Exhibit Hall

Sponsor the Selfie Station, assist attendees with photos as they eagerly wait to have photos taken next to the NASPA letters, and distribute promotional materials if desired!

Gold

Headshot Lounge

Sponsor the professional headshot lounge. Greet attendees as they wait to take their photo, and distribute promotional materials.

Gold

Pre-conference - Community Colleges Institute

Connect with community college leaders. Includes attendee mailing list, verbal recognition, brand exposure, and a chance to speak to all attendees.

Silver

Pre-conference - International Symposium

Get in front of 150-300 international attendees. Includes mailing list, verbal recognition, brand exposure, and a speaking opportunity.

Silver

Pre-conference - Undergraduate Student Conference

Engage with future student affairs professionals. Includes mailing list, verbal recognition, brand exposure, and speaking opportunity.

Silver

Small Colleges and Universities Division VPSA Reception

Network with 30-50 VPSAs, say a few words, and provide a gift to attendees.

Gold

VPSA Lounge

Sponsor the VPSA lounge, place signage, set up table, co-host lounge, and sponsor one VPSA break.

Silver (2 of 5 available)

AVP Mixer and Reception

Network with 50-70 AVPs, say a few words, and provide a gift to attendees.

Silver

Exhibit Hall Ice Cream Social

Place signage and engage attendees while they enjoy a sweet treat. Option to distribute ice cream bars and network.

Silver

Career Hub

Sponsor the Career Hub, place signage, interact with attendees, and optionally provide coaching, materials review, or interview prep.

Silver

Community Service Initiative Transportation

Engage attendees traveling to local community service projects. High visibility and interaction opportunities.

Silver

VPSA Colleague Conversations

Sponsor informal discussions for VPSAs, verbally introduced, with opportunity to speak briefly to attendees.

Bronze

Exhibit Hall Conference Challenge Experience

Direct attendees to your booth via the mobile app-based Conference Challenge. Limited to 7 sponsors.

Bronze - (7 of 7 available)

Exhibit Hall Coffee Breaks

Sponsor coffee breaks in the exhibit hall, place signs, receive verbal recognition, and optionally provide beverage napkins.

Bronze

Exhibit Hall Product Showcase

Host a brief demo of your product or service on the main stage of the exhibit hall.

Bronze

NASPA Dinner Invite

Interested in hosting a larger dinner or function? Let NASPA do the work for you and we'll send the invite out to attendees of your choice on your behalf! Only 3 of these opportunities are available.

Bronze

NASPA NOW Professional Awards

Recognize new professionals and graduate students, verbally recognized, and associated with NASPA Pillars.

Bronze

Sponsored Items

Exhibit Hall Pickleball Court

Interact with attendees and have your company branded throughout the first ever pickleball court at NASPA!

Platinum

Attendee Lanyards

Sponsor attendee lanyards, logo displayed prominently, highly visible in photos and selfies.

Platinum

Campus Tours

Engage attendees on campus tours, hand out swag, and speak prior to lunch. High visibility with multiple campuses.

Gold

NASPA Ribbon Wall

Exclusive sponsor of the NASPA Ribbon Wall, create brand awareness and recognition among attendees.

Gold

Featured Educational Session Room(s)

Sponsor a room seating 400-500 attendees. Includes verbal recognition, brand awareness, and a short message to participants.

Gold

Conference Mobile App

Mobile app sponsorship with promotional message visible to every attendee upon app login.

Gold

Conference Wi-Fi Landing Page

Sponsor the Wi-Fi landing page, message front and center, promote booth location and offerings.

Gold

NASPA NOW Professional Awards

Recognize new professionals and graduate students, verbally recognized, and associated with NASPA Pillars.

Bronze

NASPA Foundation Support

Primary sponsor of NASPA Foundation: visibility in emails, donor reception invitation, high-visibility booth game, logo and verbal recognition. Contact lfort@naspa.org for more info.

Other

General Advertising

Explore multiple advertising opportunities to reach NASPA attendees before, during, and after the conference. Contact jpelaezbarboza@naspa.org.

Other

Benefits

Opening Session Branding Logo Recognition while being verbally thanked by the conference planning chair.

Premier Sponsored Events First right of refusal of sponsorship for premier annual conference events such as keynote speakers, vice presidents for student affairs functions or the opening reception.

Mobile App Promotion Rotating banner ad in the annual conference mobile app.

Attendee List Early Access Early access to the attendee list (names, schools, titles only) approximately six (6) weeks prior to the conference.

VPSA and Voting Delegate Reception Invitations to the VPSA and Voting Delegate Reception (Platinum 2, Gold 1).

Monday Keynote Speaker Acknowledgements You’ll be verbally thanked during the Monday keynote by the conference planning chair.

Sponsored Program Session Host your own corporate session to educate attendees about your product and expertise in student affairs.

Digital Program Guide Ad Color ad in digital program guide (if artwork received by January 5). Full page ad for Platinum and Gold. Half page ad for Silver.

Conference Web Site Branding Receive premiere exposure on our website with your logo and a hyperlink.

Sponsored Area, Event or Item Choose one of the sponsored areas, events or items listed above.

Digital Program Guide Recognition Logo and sponsor level recognition in the digital program book.

Exhibit Hall Booth Location Receive premier booth selection placement towards the front of the exhibit hall entrance. The exhibit booth fee is not included.

Mobile App Recognition as a sponsor in the mobile app for the annual conference.

Attendee Mailing and E-mail List Received 3 weeks prior to the conference, you’ll be able to generate and follow up with leads. This list will only include those attendees who have consented to have their information shared with exhibitors and sponsors. Organizations that are NASPA members will receive both e-mail addresses and mailing addresses.

Program Access As an exhibitor/sponsor you’ll be able to attend the entire event.