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Jeffrey Warren
Sales Manager
Advertising, Exhibits & Sponsorship
Direct: (703) 476-3402
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Beth Bennett
Vice President
Strategic Partnerships & Fundraising
Direct: (703) 476-3468
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Sponsorship Opportunities

2024 Sponsorship Program Cover

We invite you to review the 2024 SHAPE America National Convention & Expo Sponsorship Program!

Alternatively, you may click on the name/title of a sponsorship opportunity below to see a full description, including associated recognition and benefits.  

Sponsorships are sold a la carte, and your total cumulative sponsorship investment will include additional recognition and benefits as a Gold Medal, Champion, MVP,  or All-Star Sponsor (see Sponsorship Levels for a complete description of sponsor tier level benefits).

Please be sure to review and familiarize yourself with our Sponsor and Advertiser Policies.


SPONSORED SESSIONS

Sponsor Theater Presentation sessions are held in a dedicated 1,200 sq. ft. area directly on the exhibit floor, set theater-style for lecture or PowerPoint presentations. These 1-hour sessions offer organizations the opportunity to showcase their products and services in a learning environment. Sponsors can highlight best practices for the classroom setting, feature successful customer case studies, share proprietary research, as well as many other topics that are of interest to health and physical educators. 

Sponsor Benefits:

  • Lead and facilitate a Sponsor Theater Presentation session on Wednesday, Thursday and/or Friday
  • Distribution of promotional materials or resources to participating attendees
  • Logo identification on signage displayed prior and during each session
  • Logo identification on Sponsor Theater Presentation session descriptions shown in the Session Directories (online and the mobile app)
  • Logo identification on the exterior wall of the theater
Price:   $1,500
Available:  11     Sold:  1

Coffee Talks are designed to be unscripted and informal networking conversations, bringing together small groups of educators to discuss a specific topic.  These 1-hour sessions will be hosted in roundtable areas throughout the exhibit hall between 9:30—10:30 a.m. Wednesday—Friday. 

Categories

  • Health Education
  • Higher Education
  • Physical Activity
  • Physical Education

Add-On Opportunity
You also have the option to add a bundle of Coffee Coupons to distribute to attendees, if desired.  Refer to Coffee Talks - Coffee Coupon Add-On for complete details.

Bundle & Save!

Coffee Talk Category Sponsor:  You'll be the exclusive category sponsor when you purchase the Wednesday, Thursday and Friday Coffee Talk in a single category.  Plus, you'll save $900!  As the Category Sponsor, you will have the opportunity to lead one (1) Coffee Talk discussion each day within your sponsored category (total of 3).  Additionally, you'll recieve one (1) double-sided branded meter sign for display in a high-traffic area of the Huntington Convention Center of Cleveland. The discount will automatically be applied to your reservation.

Sponsor Benefits: 
  • Opportunity to host/moderate one (1) Coffee Talk in your sponsored category on your selected day(s)
  • Logo identification on signage displayed throughout the convention area promoting Coffee Talk topics and schedule
  • Logo identification on table tents referencing the name of the individual Coffee Talk dedicated to sponsor's selected date and category
  • Logo identification on Coffee Talk description for selected sponsor day, shown in the Session Directories (online and the mobile app)
  • Sponsor responsible for selecting the topic/subtopics to be discussed, developing framing/topic tee-up for discussion and seed questions/prompts to keep conversation going
  • These should not be formal presentations and no A/V equipment will be provided
  • SHAPE America recommends a maximum of two (2) moderators per Coffee Talk

SPONSORED SESSIONS Sold

  • University of Nebraska Kearney
Add a bundle of Coffee Coupons to distribute to attendees and encourage them to participate in your sponsored Coffee Talk discussion.  You choose the quantity of coupons you wish to add.  Each coupon will include your logo and booth number (if applicable), along with messaging to enjoy a cup of coffee compliments of you!  SHAPE America will provide the coupons to you for distribution on site at the Huntington Convention Center of Cleveland.

The above image is intended for illustrative purposes. The final Coffee Coupon design may differ.

ATTENDEE EXPERIENCE
Price:   $3,000
Exclusive
Reach attendees through this post-convention attendee satisfaction survey, designed to help SHAPE America gauge participation in the convention activities and identify areas for improvement or enhancement for future conferences. Sponsorship of the Attendee Satisfaction Survey includes an opportunity to provide up to three (3) company-focused survey questions, to include aggregate data on the answers provided within 2 weeks of the survey closing.  Your donated raffle prize(s) will incentive survey completion, ensuring strong attendee participation.

Sponsor Benefits:
  • Banner ad included in the e-Blast announcing the survey
  • Custom section with up to three (3) questions written by the sponsor (subject to SHAPE America prior approval)
  • Aggregate data on answers provided to sponsor provided questions
  • One (1) registration bag postcard insert
  • Sponsor acknowledgment in two (2) social media promotions of the survey
  • Name and contact information provided for winner(s) of raffled prizes

Credit Card Processing Fee Notice

A 3.5% processing fee will be applied to all payments made via credit card.  The Credit Card Processing Fee will be reflecte4d on your invoice and receipt.  This fee will not be applied to payments via ACH/Direct Deposit or check.  If you prefer to make payment via ACH/Direct Deposit or check, please select invoice as your payment method.  Instructions for both options will be outlined on your invoice.