General Sessions

  

Align Your Brand with the Convention's Most Shared Experience 

Connect with the full SHAPE America National Convention & Expo audience through sponsorship opportunities tied to the convention's signature General Session experience. Bringing together educators, leaders, researchers, students, and industry partners from across the profession, the General Session serves as one of the convention's most visible and highly attended moments.

These opportunities provide meaningful ways to align your organization with inspiration, movement, community, and collective engagement — whther through prominent presenting sponsorship visibility or dynamic audience participation experiences that energize and connect attendees.

Sponsorship Focus Areas

Each opportunity highlights one or more Sponsorship Focus Areas. Learn more about Sponsorship Focus Areas

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GENERAL SESSION
Price:   $8,500
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Crown symbol Eye symbol Handshake icon Align Your Brand with the Convention's Most Unifying Moment. Position your organization at the center of the SHAPE America National Convention & Expo as the Presenting Sponsor of the General Session — the only opportunity to engage the full attendee communty in a shared educational and inspirational experience. Held on Thursday afternoon, this high-impact session features keynote programming and brings together educators from across disciplines for a dynamic and memorable event.

As the presenting sponsor, your organization will be prominently recognized as a key supporter of this signature convention experience with opportunities to welcome attendees and align your brand with one of the most highly attended moments of the event.

Sponsorship Inclusions

  • Verbal recognition during SHAPE America's opening remarks
  • Opportunity to provide welcome remarks (up to 5 minutes) during the General Session
  • Two (2) digital handouts or takeaway resources available for download from the General Session listing in the Online Program and Mobile App
  • One (1) double-sided Light Box sign featuring the sponsor's custom artwork and messaging, prominently displayed in a high-traffic area of the convention center (e.g., by registration or Assistance Hub; main convention center lobby; primary traffic corridor between registration, session rooms and/or Expo Hall)
  • Reserved seating for up to four (4) sponsor representatives during the General Session
  • Sponsor logo and Presenting Sponsor recognition featured on General Session signage displayed outside the session room
  • Logo and Presenting Sponsor identification featured in the Online Program and Mobile App
  • Inclusion in pre-convention promotional efforts highlighting the General Session and keynote programming
Price:   $2,000
Exclusive

Handshake icon Eye symbol Bring the Energy and Movement to the General Session Experience. Lead an engaging Movement Break during the General Session and help energize attendees through a brief, interactive experience. This featured moment provides an opportunity to bring the audience to life through movement and participation, reinforcing the importance of physical activity in a fun and memorable way.

Ideal for organizations focused on movement, fitness, or student engagement, this opportunity allows your brand to create a dynamic, participatory experience within one of the convention's most highly attended sessions.

Sponsorship Inclusions

  • Opportunity to lead one (1) 3-5 minute Movement Break during the General Session
  • Verbal recognition during SHAPE America's introduction of the Movement Break
  • Logo visibility on screen during the Movement Break
  • Reserved seating for up to two (2) sponsor representatives leading the Movement Break
  • One (1) digital handout or takeaway resource available for download from the General Session listing in the Online Program and Mobile App
  • Sponsor logo andMovement Break Sponsor recognition featured on General Session signage displayed outside the session room
  • Logo and Movement Break Sponsor identification featured in the Online Program and Mobile App
  • Inclusion in pre-convention promotional efforts highlighting the General Session and keynote programming
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