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 6,000 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 November 15, 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. Booth reservations will be available October 2025.
Are you interested in getting in front of NASPA members throughout the year? Explore all the Corporate Involvement opportunities that are available.
Registration for sponsors and exhibitors opens later this fall.
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 Reception
Join 160 NASPA leaders during the Leadership Reception held prior to the NASPA Leadership Dinner. 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
Immediately following the opening keynote speaker, be the exclusive sponsor of the biggest event that kicks off the NASPA Annual Conference. Energy is at a conference high during this reception where all attendees are welcomed. Increase branding, visibility, and attendee interaction.
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
Photoboxx Station - Exhibit Hall
Sponsor the Photoboxx Station, assist attendees with photos, and distribute promotional materials.
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 50-70 VPSAs, say a few words, and provide a gift to attendees.
Silver
VPSA Lounge
Sponsor the VPSA lounge, place signage, set up table, co-host lounge, and sponsor one VPSA break.
Silver (5 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 NOW Professional Awards
Recognize new professionals and graduate students, verbally recognized, and associated with NASPA Pillars.
Bronze
Sponsored Items
Conference Welcome Bags
Brand the welcome bags, logo displayed prominently, and provide a promotional item in every bag.
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
Benefit
Platinum
$25k+
$25k+
Gold
$15k+
$15k+
Silver
$10k+
$10k+
Bronze
$5k+
$5k+
Exhibitor
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.
