EDUCAUSE Annual Conference Package Inclusions

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To help our corporate community get the most out of their conference experience, we've launched new, comprehensive packages alongside a selection of à la carte opportunities.

Choose from the opportunities below to add to your EDUCAUSE Conference Partner or EDUCAUSE Conference Supporter package for the 2024 EDUCAUSE Annual Conference.

When you're ready to make your selection, contact our corporate team.

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In-Person Thought-Leadership Opportunities | Available to EDUCAUSE Conference Partners

45-Minute In-Person Industry Insights Presentation

Conduct a 45-minute presentation, putting forward your best thought leadership.

Your presentation must be educational in nature and conducted with at least one presenter from a higher education institution or via a diverse panel of up to four presenters plus one moderator (a total of five).

Program tracks and areas of focus include:

  • Cybersecurity, Privacy, and Risk Management
  • Enterprise, Strategy, Data, Infrastructure, and Support
  • Future of Work
  • Innovation and Emerging Technologies
  • Leadership
  • Student Experience
  • Teaching and Learning

Please note: In-person registrants will have access to both online and in-person sessions.

75-minute In-Person Lunch and Learn Session | Tuesday (1 Remaining) | Wednesday (1 Remaining)

Host a 75-minute lunch for up to 50 attendees at the convention center and make the time your own! For example, you can invite a guest speaker to share their thought leadership on a related topic or informally network.

EDUCAUSE will provide space and a recommended diagram, and will promote your Lunch and Learn in the EDUCAUSE 2024 agenda and other marketing efforts.

Your company will provide an online registration link for attendees to sign up for your Lunch and Learn.

Your company will work with the convention center on room set, food and beverage, AV and other additional related expenses.


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Online Thought-Leadership Opportunities | Available to EDUCAUSE Conference Supporters

40-Minute Online Live Session | 4 Remaining

Conduct a 40-minute live session during the online conference (November 13–14) on a conference program track/area of focus. While watching the sessions, attendees can submit questions that presenters will have the opportunity to answer at the end of the session during a dedicated Q&A.

Your presentation must be educational in nature and conducted with at least one presenter from a higher education institution or via a diverse panel of up to four presenters.

20-Minute Facilitated Playback/Simulive Session | 6 Remaining

Conduct a 20-minute pre-recorded session on a conference program track/area of focus. Simulive sessions will run at a scheduled time during the online conference (November 13–14), and offer presenters the opportunity to actively engage in the chat with attendees throughout the session.

Your presentation must be educational in nature and conducted with at least one presenter from a higher education institution (two presenters max).


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Networking Sponsorships | Available to EDUCAUSE Conference Supporters

Braindate (Two Opportunities)

Primary Sponsorship | Sold
Secondary Sponsorship | Available

Braindates are one-on-one or small-group knowledge-sharing conversations that you book with attendees using the Braindate platform. They're the best way to meet with, learn from, and have useful discussions with new people during the event.

Benefits include:

  • Sponsor recognition in the online agenda
  • Sponsor recognition in Braindate marketing communications
  • Sponsor recognition in the Braindate platform in the following ways:
    • Your logo on the splash page when participants first log into the platform*
    • Logo recognition on the platform
    • Your logo and tagline in the marketplace; high position in the market, linking to your Braindate topics (top positioning for primary sponsor)*
    • Recognition on the web page created specifically for Braindates
    • Branding recognition in the on-site Braindate lounge
    • Option to provide a give-away item(s) for additional branding (sponsor-provided)

Secondary sponsorship comes with all benefits noted above, except those marked with an asterisk. This option includes secondary placement in the braindate marketplace within the platform.

Young Professionals Experience

Align with the Young Professionals Experience to build relationships with the next generation of higher education technology leaders. You’ll have the opportunity to support and meet with emerging leaders, and present at their exclusive meeting place during the conference. The room will include some concurrent session programming, light refreshments, and a reception.

Other benefits include:

  • Signage in the Young Professionals Hub including a company logo and text recognition in the daily agenda.
  • Inclusion in the Young Professionals Advisory Committee “daily stand-ups” with an opportunity to address the audience.
  • Opportunity to share a 5-minute welcome introduction during the Young Professionals evening happy hour hosted in the Young Professionals Hub.
  • One session within the Young Professionals Hub, co-created and presented with the Young Professionals Advisory Committee.

Reception in the EDUCAUSE Commons (aka Exhibit Hall) l For Exhibiting Companies Only

Sponsoring this heavily promoted and popular Tuesday event makes your company stand out in the EDUCAUSE Commons. Attendees must visit sponsor booths and scan their name badge to be entered into a drawing to win a prize (provided by EDUCAUSE).

Benefits include:

  • Sponsor recognition in promotional emails highlighting the reception
  • Sponsor recognition in the online agenda
  • One handheld lead retrieval device for scanning leads for the entire show (winners selected only from scans captured during reception hours)
  • Announcement thanking the sponsors in the EDUCAUSE Commons
  • Decal(s) in the aisle by booth and freestanding signage, making it easy for attendees to find sponsors

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Amenity Sponsorships | Available to EDUCAUSE Conference Partners and Supporters

Early Morning Coffee Stations Sold

Attendees need their coffee—don't miss out on this popular attraction!

Benefits include:

  • Opportunity to brand coffee stations with items such as napkins, coffee cups or takeaway mugs, or coffee sleeves for three conference days
  • Signage with your company logo by break areas (EDUCAUSE-produced)

Sponsors will design, produce, and ship branded items. Items must be reviewed and approved by EDUCAUSE.

Poster Sessions

Campus posters will be displayed in the EDUCAUSE Commons, where attendees can have one-on-one discussions with frontline campus innovators and staff members.

Benefits include:

  • A poster space for two days within one neighborhood of your choice: Enterprise Strategy, Infrastructure, and Support, Cybersecurity, Privacy, and Risk Management, or Teaching and Learning (staffed during poster session hours)
  • Company logo on poster area signage within each neighborhood

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Conference Resources Sponsorships | Available to EDUCAUSE Conference Partners and Supporters

Name Badges Sold

Add your company logo and booth number to attendee name badges that will be distributed at the conference (in addition to EDUCAUSE content). Your logo will also be included on name badge lanyards with the EDUCAUSE logo.

Registration

Get in front of registrants early by adding a graphic to the EDUCAUSE 2024 registration platform. Your company logo will also be included on onsite signage within the main registration area and on kiosks in satellite registration areas.

Mobile App Sold

The EDUCAUSE Events mobile app is the go-to guide for everything attendees need to navigate the EDUCAUSE Annual Conference. Add a graphic and tile with details and offerings from your company on the main page of the app, and also receive two sponsor-recognized push notifications during the event.


Ready to Select Your Opportunity or Have Questions?

Contact our corporate team to learn more about our new conference packages and to secure the presentation, sponsorship, or networking opportunity that meets your needs.

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