Exhibit and Sponsor

Celebrate the 2024-2025 NASPA leaders who finish their term in March with the Board of Directors, NASPA Foundation Board, and the NASPA President. Supporting this event allows for visual recognition, a speaking opportunity, and a lovely evening with student affairs leaders from around the world.

Platinum Level  - Unavailable

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 Level 

Sponsoring the opening session is a unique opportunity to be connected to the largest attended session at the annual conference! You'll have brand recognition on the large screens while being verbally thanked and have an opportunity to show a video before the opening keynote speaker begins!

Platinum Level - Unavailable

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. Be the sponsor of this event to increase branding and visibility, interact with attendees, and most importantly, let attendees know you are there! NASPA is open for open dialogue regarding this event and it’s sponsor benefits.

Platinum Level 

One of the most highly attended events will be the Monday keynote speaker. You'll have brand recognition on the large screens while being verbally thanked and have an opportunity to show a video before the opening keynote speaker begins!

Platinum Level - Unavailable

One of the most highly attended events will be the Tuesday keynote speaker. You'll have brand recognition on the large screens while being verbally thanked and have an opportunity to show a video before the opening keynote speaker begins!

Platinum Level - Unavailable

Thousands of attendees are expected to attend the closing keynote speaker.  This is an opportunity to have brand awareness while being verbally thanked with an opportunity to show a promotional video before the closing speaker begins!

Platinum Level 

This well-attended, signature event for NASPA and the NASPA Foundation honors the outstanding achievement of 25-30 distinguished student affairs professionals. This event is open to all attendees at the annual conference with many decision makers in attendance, including most of the NASPA and NASPA Foundation Board of Directors.  Your company will be recognized with signage at the event. Your representative will have an opportunity to say a few words to the group (1-2 minutes) at the event in addition to other branding opportunities.

Silver Level - Unavailable

Interested in engaging with attendees informally after a packed day of sessions and speakers? For this year's Tuesday Night Event, the engagement committee is planning a fun filled atmosphere for attendees.  The Tuesday Night Event sponsor will be verbally recognized, have an opportunity to say a few words, and interact with attendees in this unique space.  NASPA is open to discussing  options with interested sponsors who are interested.

Gold Level - Unavailable

Where can you connect and actively engage and communicate a brief message to potential 300 Vice Presidents of Student Affairs? The VPSA Institute is where you need to be.  As a sponsor you’ll receive an attendee mailing list, be verbally recognized before the event begins, gain brand exposure before and during the event and have an opportunity to say a few words to all attendees!

Gold Level - Unavailable

If community colleges is your niche market, then this pre-con is for you!  As a sponsor you’ll receive an attendee mailing list, be verbally recognized before the event begins, gain brand exposure before and during the event and have an opportunity to say a few words to all attendees! NASPA is open to dialogue to create an interactive experience with attendees!

Silver Level - Unavailable

Connect  with attendees before the conference even starts and get in front of approximately 150-300 international attendees. As a sponsor you’ll receive an attendee mailing list, be verbally recognized before the event begins, gain brand exposure before and during the event and have an opportunity to say a few words to all attendees! NASPA is open to dialogue to create an interactive experience with attendees!

Silver Level 

Undergraduate students are highly engaged and will one day be the future of the student affairs profession. Connect with students at this very popular pre-con. As a sponsor you’ll receive an attendee mailing list, be verbally recognized before the event begins, gain brand exposure before and during the event and have an opportunity to say a few words to all attendees! NASPA is open to dialogue to create an interactive experience with attendees!

Silver Level 

The Vice President's of Student Affairs Reception is a unique venue where you would not only be verbally recognized, but also have an opportunity to show a short promotional video to attendees. Sponsors may also provide a promotional item at the exit doors if they desire.

Gold Level  - Unavailable

If small colleges is your niche market, then you’ll want to be a part of this event! The Small Colleges and Universities Division VPSA Reception will  host approximately 50-70 Vice Presidents of Student Affairs.  There will be an opportunity to say a few words during this event, network and provide a gift to the vice presidents! 

Silver Level - Unavailable

Go straight to the movers and shakers in student affairs by sponsoring the VPSA lounge. You’ll be able to place signage, set up your own table, and even co-host the lounge with a NASPA representative throughout the entire conference!  Sponsors will also have the opportunity to sponsor one of the designated VPSA breaks in the lounge!

Silver Level - Unavailable

Throughout the conference, VPSAs will have the opportunity to engage informally with each other through facilitated discussions on specific topics. Before these conversations, your company representative will be verbally introduced with an opportunity to say a few words to attendees! 

Bronze Level - Unavailable

With 36 Knowledge Communities, sponsoring one of the receptions gives you the ability to specifically target a demographic that you can best serve. As a sponsor you’ll be able to place signs at the front, pass out literature, receive verbal recognition and even say a few words. Is there a specific KC that you want to get in front of?  You can view the entire  list to see if there is a specific KC reception you are interested in supporting.

Bronze Level

Be recognized at one of NASPA’s most popular educational sessions. SA Speaks (Student Affairs Speaks), NASPA’s spin on TED Talks, is one of our most popular featured sessions. Sponsors will receive a verbal recognition by a NASPA Leader before one of the presentations and an opportunity to show a promotional video to the audience before the speakers begin!

Gold Level 

The Placement Exchange Career Hub is a uniquely designed area for NASPA attendees to step away from focusing on professional development in-service to the campuses and focus on their own professional trajectory. Here attendees have the opportunity to participate in career coaching, have their applicant materials reviewed, practice mock-interviewing and apply to jobs. Have your signage throughout the Career Hub and if desired interact with attendees during high-traffic time periods in the space. Sponsors may also support specific components of the Career Hub by providing those services (coaching, materials review, interview prep). 

Bronze Level - Unavailable

Do you want attendees to know your organization is at NASPA when they make their way to registration to receive their name badges?  Be the exclusive sponsor of the registration area! Your logo will be prominently displayed on the registration panels, floor decals, and you will also have the opportunity to provide a promotional item at the registration counters.  

Gold Level 

NASPA will host multiple engagement activities for all NASPA attendees to reconnect with other attendees and celebrate their NASPA family. Sponsors have an opportunity to interact with attendees during high-traffic time periods in these spaces. Have an idea you would like to discuss? Let us know!

Gold Level

During the annual conference, it will be important for attendees to take a break, get moving and participate in one NASPA's wellness activities.  Be the exclusive sponsor of one of the multiple wellness activities that attendees will surely remember long after their annual conference experience. 

Gold Level 

Back by popular demand from the 2024 Annual Conference, NASPA is planning the Photoboxx Station in the exhibit hall for attendees to get a photo taken in front of the large Ivy Wall with the NASPA Logo. One of your representatives can help attendees take large group photos and distribute promotional materials!

Gold Level - Unavailable

Want a simple and easy way to direct attendees to your booth? This is a great ice breaker to get attendees to visit your booth. Using the mobile app, attendees will  accumulate points by visiting the seven exhibitors who are the sponsors of the conference challenge!

Bronze Level - (5 of 7 available)

Designed to let new attendees network, learn about NASPA, and relax between sessions, by sponsoring this lounge you’ll be able to place your sign at the entrance and reach out to a diverse group of first time attendees!

Bronze Level  - Unavailable

It’s a fact: attendees run on coffee. Be the one that gives them this fuel by sponsoring one of coffee breaks in the exhibit hall. Relax with attendees in the exhibit hall while your signs are at the entrance  and you’re recognized verbally over the speakers. Your company may also provide beverage napkins for your sponsored break!

Bronze Level 

Interested in getting your professional headshot taken during the annual conference?  Stop by the exhibit hall, grab a ticket from the sponsors booth, and have your professional head shots e-mailed to within days of the conference!

Gold Level - Unavailable

Place your signs at the front of the exhibit hall while attendees stream in to enjoy an afternoon sweet treat. If desired, your staff can personally help hand out the ice cream bars. You’ll be able to relax and chat with them while you’re verbally thanked in the exhibit hall!

Silver Level

If the branding route is your main interest, then sponsoring the annual conference welcome bags are the way to go! As attendees check in at the registration area,  the welcome bags will be available for attendees to pick up.  Your logo will be prominently displayed on one side of the bag, with an opportunity to also provide a promotional item in every bag! 

Platinum Level

Sponsoring the attendee lanyards is another  excellent branding opportunity.  As attendees check in at the registration area,  attendees will receive their name badge and lanyards to wear around their necks.  Your logo will be prominently displayed on the lanyard.  It is a well known fact that attendees love to take selfies and photos, so your companies logo be in attendee's photos in perpetuity!

Platinum Level - Unavailable

During their stay in New Orleans, NASPA will host Campus Tours to 3-4 local universities. Interested in handing out some swag on the bus transportation and/or say a few words prior to the Campus Tour lunch?  This is your opportunity to engage with attendees as they visit multiple campuses during the very popular Campus Tour program. 

Silver  Level 

At every annual conference, NASPA will implement a local community service initiative to give back to the local area.  Interested in interacting with attendees as they travel to the community service project?  Let us know! 

Silver Level 

Are you interested in reaching hundreds of student affair's professionals shortly after the annual conference?  We encourage you to participate in the 2025 Virtual Conference. More information forthcoming.

Silver Level 

Is your organization interested in sponsoring one of the featured educational session rooms that will seat between 400 and 500 attendees?  Get verbally recognized at the beginning of the session, with brand awareness, and a short message communicated to participants before the session begins. 

Gold Level

Already an invaluable resource with thousands of downloads, as a mobile app sponsor your promotional message will be visible for every attendee when they connect to the mobile app for the first time.

Gold Level 

The NASPA Foundation advances NASPA and the student affairs profession by raising funds that are used to celebrate achievement, as well as support scholarships, meaningful research and emergent practices. Become the Foundation's primary sponsor at the NASPA Annual Conference to get visibility in an email reaching all 15,000 of NASPA's members, an invitation to the NASPA Foundation donor reception, the opportunity to staff a high visibility game at the NASPA Foundation booth, and logo and verbal recognition in several different locations! For more information, please contact Lucy Fort at [email protected]

When attendees log into Wi-Fi for the first time at the The New Orleans Ernest N. Morial Convention Center, have your message front and center for attendees to view on the landing page! Let attendees know your company is New Orleans by promoting your booth location and the product/service you offer!

Gold Level

In partnership with the New Professionals and Graduate Students Knowledge Community and the NASPA Central Office, the NASPA NOW Professional Recognition recognizes the impact that new professionals and graduate students have upon the student affairs profession. Each year, 25 participants will be selected as winners in categories aligned with the NASPA Pillars, Integrity, Inclusion, Innovation, and Inquiry, as well as a fifth category of Impact. 

Bronze Level

Explore the multiple ways you can get your message in front of NASPA attendees before, during and after the conference!  Please contact Juan Pelaez-Barboza at [email protected] with any advertising questions. You can also review our media kit.