Leadership & Community Engagement Opportuntiies

  Engage with Key Decision-Makers Across the Country. Connect with approximately 100 state and district-level leaders, including physical education and health education coordinators, teachers, and state agency partners. This highly targeted meeting focuses on current challenges, best practices, and strategic priorities impacting HPE programs nationwide.

Ideal for organizations seeking to build relationships with decision-makers responsible for curriculum adoption, program implementation, and resource selection.

Timing

Date:Wednesday, April 7, 2026 (Pre-Convention)
Time:8:00 AM - 11:30 AM (TBC)
Coffee, beverages, and light breakfast will be provided.

Sponsorship Inclusions

• Verbal recognition during the meeting
• Opportunity to provide up to 10 minutes of remarks during the meeting
• Invitation for up to two (2) sponsor representatives to attend and observe the meeting
• Two (2) digital handouts or takeaway resources available for download from the meeting session listing in the Online Program and Mobile App
• Sponsor logo and attribution featured on meeting schedule signage displayed outside the meeting room
• Logo and sponsor attribution featured in the meeting session listing in the Online Program and Mobile App
• One (1) single-sided meter sign featuring the sponsor’s custom artwork and messaging, displayed in a high-traffic area of the convention center

LEADERSHIP & COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT Sold

• U.S. Soccer Foundation

  Engage with Key Decision-Makers Across the Country. Connect with approximately 100 state and district-level leaders, including physical education and health education coordinators, teachers, and state agency partners. This highly targeted meeting focuses on current challenges, best practices, and strategic priorities impacting HPE programs nationwide.

Ideal for organizations seeking to build relationships with decision-makers responsible for curriculum adoption, program implementation, and resource selection.

Timing

Date:Wednesday, April 7, 2026 (Pre-Convention)
Time:8:00 AM - 11:30 AM (TBC)
Coffee, beverages, and light breakfast will be provided.

Sponsorship Inclusions

• Verbal recognition during the meeting
• Opportunity to provide up to 5 minutes of remarks during the meeting
• Invitation for up to one (1) sponsor representative to attend and observe the meeting
• One (1) digital handout or takeaway resource available for download from the meeting session listing in the Online Program and Mobile App
• Sponsor logo and attribution featured on meeting schedule signage displayed outside the meeting room
• Logo and sponsor attribution featured in the meeting session listing in the Online Program and Mobile App

LEADERSHIP & COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT Sold

• Cairn Guidance, Inc.

  Align Your Brand with HPE's Most Influential Leaders. Position your organization alongside executive directors, state association leaders, and national SHAPE America volunteer leaders as they gather for strategic discussions focused on the future of the profession. This exclusive meeting offers a unique opportunity to connect with senior decision-makers and thought leaders in an intimate, high-level setting.

Timing

Date:Wednesday, April 7, 2026 (Pre-Convention)
Time:TBD

Sponsorship Inclusions

• Verbal recognition during the meeting
• Opportunity to provide up to 5 minutes of remarks during the meeting
• Invitation for up to two (2) sponsor representatives to attend and observe the meeting
• One (1) digital handout or takeaway resource available for download from the meeting session listing in the Online Program and Mobile App
• Sponsor logo and attribution featured on meeting schedule signage displayed outside the meeting room
• Logo and sponsor attribution featured in the meeting session listing in the Online Program and Mobile App
• One (1) single-sided meter sign featuring the sponsor's custom artwork and messaging, displayed in a high-traffic area of the convention center

  Engage the Next Generation of HPE Educators and Faculty Leaders. Connect with faculty from Physical Education Teacher Education (PETE) and Health Education Teacher Education (HETE) programs from across the country during this dedicated pre-convention summit. The Higher Education Professional Preparation Summit (HEPPS) brings together higher education professionals for a full day of curated sessions, collaboration, and discussion focused on preparing future educators and advancing the profession.

This sponsorship offers meaningful visibility within a highly engaged academic audience, with a unique opportunity to anchor your presence through a shared networking experience.

Timing

Date:Wednesday, April 7, 2026 (Pre-Convention)
Time:Full-day Summit Programming; Networking Lunch mid-day | All Times TBD

Sponsorship Inclusions

Dedicated Digital Presence

• Inclusion on the HEPPS webpage within the convention website, featuring:
  • Overview of HEPPS
  • Direct link to browse all HEPPS sessions within the Online Program
  • Sponsor logo and link to sponsor website
  • Up to two (2) downloadable resources provided by the sponsor

Summit Visibility & Recognition

• Sponsor logo and attribution featured on session schedule signage displayed outside each HEPPS session room
• Logo and sponsor attribution featured on each HEPPS session listing in the Online Program and Mobile App
• Inclusion in promotional efforts highlighting HEPPS programming
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Audience Engagement

• Opportunity for sponsor representatives to attend HEPPS sessions and engage with attendees throughout the Summit (conference badge required)
• Opportunity to provide a sponsor-provided giveaway or informational resources for attendees (optional)

Brand Alignment

• Align your organization with higher education faculty, future educator preparation, and professional conversations shaping the next generation of HPE professionals

   Align Your Brand with Leading Research and Thought Leadership. The C.H. McCloy Research Lecture honors a distinguished leader in SHAPE America who presents impactful research relevant to both scholars and practitioners. Name after a pioneering scientist in the field, this session represents one of the premier research-focused moments of the convention.

This sponsorship offers alignment with innovation, scholarship, and the advancement of knowledge within HPE.

Sponsorship Inclusions

• Verbal recognition during the lecture
• Opportunity to provide up to 5 minutes of remarks prior to the lecture
• Sponsor logo and attribution featured on session schedule signage displayed outside the lecture room
• Logo and sponsor attribution featured in the session listing in the Online Program and Mobile App
• One (1) single-sided meter sign featuring the sponsor’s custom artwork and messaging, displayed in a high-traffic area of the convention center

   Support Excellence and Innovation in Adapted Physical Education. This distinguished program celebrates leaders and innovators in adapted physical education and physical activity. The event features a keynote lecture by a prominent voice in the field, along with recognition of outstanding individuals and programs through multiple awards.

This sponsorship aligns your organization with inclusion, accessibility, and leadership within the adapted physical education community.

Sponsorship Inclusions

• Verbal recognition during the lecture
• Opportunity to provide up to 5 minutes of remarks prior to the lecture
• Sponsor logo and attribution featured on session schedule signage displayed outside the lecture room
• Logo and sponsor attribution featured in the session listing in the Online Program and Mobile App
• One (1) single-sided meter sign featuring the sponsor’s custom artwork and messaging, displayed in a high-traffic area of the convention center