Your brand visibility begins here.
CSBA’s Annual Education Conference and Trade Show is one of the largest preK-12 education conferences in the state, drawing more than 4,000 conference participants. Get noticed this year!
Allow our expert team to put together a sponsorship plan that will get you noticed, at any budget level. Choose your package and add-on deliverables to help showcase your brand.
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Sponsorship benefits for CSBA Business Affiliates.
| BENEFIT | PLATINUM – $10,000 | GOLD – $7,500 | SILVER– $5,000 | BRONZE – $2,500 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| AEC app banner ad | * | |||
| Company push notification on app | * | |||
| Enhanced exhibitor listing on app | * | * | ||
| Provide a company introduction at one of the conference general sessions (limited availability) | 1-2 minute live | 1-minute pre-recorded video | ||
| Full-conference AEC registration passes | 3 | 2 | 1 | |
| Complimentary AEC Meal Function Ticket, pending availability at time of commitment | 3 | 2 | 1 | |
| Sponsorship add-on credit | $2,500 | $2,000 | $1,500 | |
| Sponsor recognition on applicable AEC pre-event marketing including emails and social media | * | * | * | |
| Sponsor recognition on applicable AEC marketing, including the ad reel shown during general sessions and on-site meter panel signage | * | * | * | * |
| Opportunity to participate in AEC app gamification | * | * | * | * |
| Company name and link listed on the sponsor page on the AEC website. | * | * | * | * |
| AEC opt-in attendee list | * | * | * | * |
Not a Business Affiliate? Join today or try us out! While anyone can access our sponsorship opportunities, CSBA Business Affiliates and Business Partners have access to the full range of options available including an exhibitor booth on the Trade Show Floor. Learn more about how to join as a Business Affiliate or test the waters as a sponsor to showcase your brand to our members.
Sponsorship Add-ons
CSBA-Hosted Luncheon(s) — $5,000 (multiple available)
Network with our members at one of the CSBA-hosted luncheons. Sponsorship includes a 2-minute company introduction, two meal tickets and a marketing table.
Conference lanyard — $5,000 (one available)
Put your company logo on one of the most visible items at the event given to each attendee, the official conference lanyard.
Hotel key cards — $5,000 (one available)
Increase your visibility by branding the hotel key cards at our host hotel, the Anaheim Marriott.
Hotel WiFi & landing page — $5,000 (one available)
Reach CSBA members at the host hotel, Anaheim Marriott, each time they log-on to WiFi on their computers and devices. You can even direct users to your website or a url of your choosing after they log-in.
Conference badge — $3,000 (one available)
Include your company logo, printed in black and white on the attendee badge opposite the CSBA logo.
Conference bag — $3,000 (one available)
Add your company logo to the AEC conference bag.
Headshot lounge — $3,000 (one available)
Invite attendees to capture a new headshot image for their personal files with an app notification thanking your company.
Individual event or award sponsorship — $3,000 (multiple available)
Sponsor one of our AEC events, awards during a General Session, or conference strands. Contact sponsor@csba.org for the full list of options.
App banner ad — $2,500 (multiple available)
A clickable banner ad that manually rotates on the top of the exhibitor page of the conference app.
Branded pen — $2,500 (one available)
Put your company logo on a pen given to each attendee at pre-conference workshops.
Charging station — $2,500 (two available)
Your company’s name and message wrapped on one of the charging stations.
Hotel and Convention Center branding — $2,500+ (multiple available)
The host hotel offers several branding options in prominent locations optimized for the most impressions. Learn more by emailing sponsor@csba.org.
Snack break — $2,500 (multiple available)
Treat attendees to a snack and drink on the Trade Show Floor while branding your company.
Additional branding opportunities — $2,500+ (multiple available)
Contact sponsor@csba.org to create a custom package that fits your budget.
App Enhanced Exhibitor Listing — $2,000 (limited number available)
Include your company’s full listing on the app including additional videos, handouts, social media handles and more.
App push notification — $2,000 (limited number available)
Share details/reminders with AEC attendees with a push notification.
Golden Bell Awards Reception & Ceremony — $5,000 (multiple available)
Can be purchased separately from the packages above.
In its 45th year, this program promotes excellence in education by recognizing outstanding programs in school districts and COEs. Put your company front and center as more than 500 attendees gather to give congratulations to winners. Visit awards.csba.org for the full list of options. Sponsorship includes:
- Company logo listed on all related signage
- Company sponsorship recognition on the AEC app
- One printed over-sized check with your company name/logo for presentation
- Photo opportunity with winning LEA
- Two complimentary tickets to the Golden Bell Awards Reception & Ceremony
- Company recognition presented during the awards ceremony, and a one-minute speaker presentation recognizing the winning sponsored LEA
- Company sponsorship recognition on the Golden Bell webpage
Golden Bell Awards Reception & Ceremony Add-ons— $3,000 (multiple available)
- Photo Booth
- Napkins
- Backdrop
- Registration Desk
- Program