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Sponsorship Opportunities

Now that you've learned about the Education Expo and seen why you should exhibit, you might be looking to elevate your brand at the most valued and trusted educational event in the state. Choosing a sponsorship package, as an add-on to your exhibit booth or a stand-alone option, is an excellent choice that can help transform our attendees from a passing interest to a concrete business opportunity.

Core Sponsorship Package:

• Recognition in the following locations:
  • On-site signage, including walk-in and walk-out slides where appropriate
  • Convention Event App
  • Sponsor ribbons for on-site staff
• Right of first refusal of current sponsorship opportunity for our 2025 Annual Convention & Education Expo in NYC, October 23-25
• Early booth selection for our 2025 Annual Convention & Education Expo in NYC, October 23-25
• Extra benefits added at each level as below

Additional Benefits	Valedictorian	Salutatorian	High Honors	Honors	Merit
Convention Website	Logo & Link	Logo & Link	Link	Link	Link
Sponsor Recogniton Display at Convention	Logo	Logo	Name	Name	Name
Complimentary Listing in Convention App with Logo if not exhibiting	Y	Y	Y	Y	Y
Complimentary On Board half-page ads*	5 ($2,650 value)	4 ($2,120 value)	3 ($1,590 value)	2 ($1,180 value)	-
Complimentary E-Clips advertising*	2 weeks ($1,000 value)	2 weeks ($1,000 value)	1 week ($550 value)	1 week ($550 value)	1 week ($550 value)

* Restrictions apply:

• Subject to space availability, contact Anna O'Hara at anna.ohara@nyssba.org to confirm date availability
• Limited to one ad in either pre- OR post-Convention issue of On Board
• Advertising can be rolled over to 2025, On Board schedule to be announced in December 2024

Merit Sponsor

Student Photos, Exclusive, Sold to Pupil Transportation Safety Institute
Your logo on the intro and exit slides of the student photo gallery on a continuous loop, displayed during walk-in of the Opening Session and on monitors during the event.

Honors Sponsorships 

Education Strands, 3 of 7 Available, $2,250 each
A 60-minute workshop designed around learning objective(s) which provokes critical thought, creates reflection, asks focused questions, initiates new direction, or spurs collaboration. Visibility includes signage in a dedicated session room, on walk-in and -out slides and in the Convention App.

• Artificial Intelligence (AI), Sold to Merlyn Mind
• Governental Relations, Sold to Varstiy Tutors for Schools
• Mental Health Services
• School Safety, Sold to Campus Construction Management Group
• Small CIty Schools, Sold to Mosaic Associates Architects DPC
• Staffing, Sold to Western Govenors University
• Supportive Schools, Sold to CSArch

Breaks on the Expo Floor
Three dedicated breaks on the Expo Floor with delicious treats and drinks will fortify attendees for convention programming. Choose from the below breaks. Choose 2 or more and upgrade to High Honors Sponsorship level.

• Monday AM, up to 4, $3,000 each
  • 1) Sold to C&S Companies
• Monday PM, up to 4, $3,000 each
  • 1) Sold to Triton Construction
• Tuesday AM, up to 4, $3,000 each

Convention Pens, Exclusive, $5,500, Sold to BBS Architects, Landscape Architects & Engineers, P.C.
A pen provides a fun and creative way to get your company’s name and logo in all Convention attendees’ hands. This giveaway extends your company’s visibility beyond the 3-day event.

High Honors Sponsorships

Student Empowerment Sessions, Exclusive, $6,000
A 60-minute session featuring successful practices that creatively involve students in preparing for college and/or a career. Visibility includes your logo signage in a dedicated session room, on walk-in and -out slides, in the Convention App and the opportunity to have a staff member welcome participants to the sessions.

Featured Sessions, 3 available, $6,500 each
Pressing topics in public education presented by subject matter experts. Visibility includes your logo on digital signage in a dedicated session room, on walk-in and -out slides, in the Convention App and the opportunity to have a staff member welcome participants to the session.

• Session 1, Monday mid-morning: Thomas Wheeler II will moderate a panel discussion on threats and new tech and models to improve accuracy of threat assessments in Threat-Based Assessments: An Evidence-Based Model.
• Session 2, Monday afternoon: Dr. Jaclyn Schildkraut will be on hand to discuss the research and role of lock-down drill practices during Mass Shootings in Schools: From Prevention to Response.
• Session topic 3, Tuesday morning: In Education and Policy to Keep Students Safe Online, Dr. Jill Walsh will bring practical strategies to curricula and policy development to support student safety in the digital world.

Notepads, Exclusive, Sold to School Aid Specialists
A great promotional opportunity. Each attendee receives this valued Convention notepad with your company’s logo front and center.

Convention App Splash Screen, Exclusive, Sold to Turner Construction
The exclusive and most updated source of Convention information on-site, downloaded by almost 1,500 users, the official Convention App is an excellent way to get exposure before, during and after Convention.

Aisle Signs, Exclusive, $10,000, Sold to Guercio & Guercio, LLP
Help attendees find their way around the Education Expo floor and reinforce your company brand by having your logo displayed on each floor applique aisle sign.

Salutatorian Sponsorships

Student Showcase, Exclusive, $12,000
One of the most popular features of Convention, members never miss a chance to visit the student booths where students proudly demonstrate their innovative programs, peer or community engagement and student support initiatives.

Name Badge Lanyards, Exclusive, Sold to PERMA
A sponsorship where everyone will know your name. One of the most highly visible opportunities to have your company’s name printed on 2,000 lanyards.

Monday Keynote, Exclusive, $14,500
Our middle day keynote, Dan Fitzpatrick (The AI Educator) will impart valuable insights and tactics for harnessing AI in education. Visibility includes signage in a dedicated session room, on walk-in and -out slides and in the Convention App.

Closing Keynote, Exclusive, $14,500
Closing out Convention, this session will wrap the event and send attendees back to their district with energy and inspiration to continue their journey of school board service.

Valedictorian Sponsorships

Convention Bags, Exclusive, Sold to NYSIR
A Convention staple, our attractive and sturdy totes are valued by all attendees and will feature your company logo on one side of the bag!

Opening Reception, Exclusive, $18,000
A great prelude to the NYSSBA's signature annual event. This enjoyable element to the opening day is an opportunity to meet and greet all attendees.

Opening Keynote, Exclusive, Sold to Utica National
Our Thursday evening Opening Keynote is a highly-motivational session and features remarks from industry leaders, annual award presentations and a powerful speaker – a great way to start the Convention! 

Custom Packages

Don’t see a sponsorship package that meets your marketing budget or goals? We can customize a package for you. Contact Anna O’Hara, CEM, at anna.ohara@nyssba.org or check her schedule to setup a virtual meeting today.