Events
15th Anniversary Sponsorship Opportunities
SETDA values its relationship with the private sector, and strives to create meaningful partnerships. Our events not only provide the opportunity to share details about your product or service but also a chance to engage in meaningful dialogue with state leaders regarding topics of national and state interests including digital instructional materials, professional learning, data and student privacy, equity of access,
WHAT: Leadership Summit & Education Forum: The event is designed to foster in-depth dialogue coupled with collaborative work. As part of the Summit, SETDA hosts the one-day Education Forum, an event to shine a spotlight on the full scope of the digital transformation of policy and practice underway in K-12 education. The 2016 Leadership Summit is a unique opportunity to celebrate SETDA’s 15th Anniversary.
WHO: Attended by an average of 80 state education leaders, representing the education technology leadership from over 40 state education agencies as well as the corporate community represented by SETDA’s annual Private Sector Partners. To learn more about SETDA, visit here.
SETDA's Crystal 15th Anniversary Sponsorship
Cost: $35,000
Description: This sponsor will celebrate SETDA’s Crystal Anniversary with us and enjoy attendance at the Ed Forum Day, Speak for 5 – 10 minutes at the SETDA Gala Event, attend the membership social networking event featuring the SETDA Band, host a 1 hour focus group with 15 – 20 state leaders, and receive attribution in a national press release, as well as the benefits below. (1 available)
Benefits
Monday, October 17th
Networking Breakfast
Full participation in Ed Forum Day sessions 8:00 – 4:00 pm including
Networking Luncheon and Student Voices Award Presentation
Host a 6’ skirted table at the Ed Forum Product Showcase Table Top Exhibit (lasting approx. 1.5 hours)
Tuesday, October 18th
Networking Breakfast with state members
Networking Lunch with SETDA state members
Participation in EdCamp Style Leadership Discussions immediately following Lunch (1:30 – 3:15)
Speak for 5 – 10 minutes at the Gala event,
Host a 1 hour focus group with 15 – 20 state leaders (date and time TBD)
Receive attribution/recognition in a national press release
Receive recognition in SETDA event blog
Place seat drops at event w/company collateral of choice
And
Full event registration list for individual outreach only (no mass emails)
Company contact information, logo and branding on:
- event program
- org event sponsors page
- signage
- social media campaign
- event app
SETDA's 15th Anniversary Gala Sponsorship
Cost: $15,000
Description: This year, the Gala is a celebration of SETDA’s 15th Anniversary and will provide a sponsor the chance to address digital learning leaders from over 40 states and territories and corporate executives and leaders from over 30 companies. (1 available)
Includes the following benefits for 2 company representatives:
Monday, October 17th
Networking Breakfast
Full participation in Ed Forum Day sessions 8:00 – 4:00 pm including
Networking Luncheon and Student Voices Award Presentation
Host a 6’ skirted table at the Ed Forum Product Showcase Table Top Exhibit (lasting approx. 1.5 hours)
Tuesday, October 18th
Networking Breakfast with state members
Networking Lunch with SETDA state members
Participation in EdCamp Style Leadership Discussions immediately following Lunch (1:30 – 3:15)
In addition to participation in the above SETDA’s Leadership Summit and Ed Forum Day activities, the organization that sponsors the 15th Anniversary Gala will:
- speak for 10 – 15 minutes at the Gala event,
- receive attribution/recognition in a national press release
- receive recognition in SETDA event blog
- place seat drops at event w/company collateral of choice
And
Full event registration list for individual outreach only (no mass emails)
Company contact information, logo and branding on:
- event program
- org event sponsors page
- signage
- social media campaign
- event app
Speed Meeting
Description: Speed meetings are ideal opportunities for companies/organizations new to SETDA or with a new solution to show or demo. You will have 5 minutes to demo or discuss your product/service followed by 5 minutes of Q&A. You will present to small groups of state members on a rotating basis. At the conclusion of the 2 hour speed meeting session, you will have presented to every SETDA member in attendance. In addition, you will be assigned a state member who will serve as a mentor to help you prepare for the Speed Meeting session. (availability limited to 10)
Cost: $7500
Includes the following benefits for 2 company representatives:
Sunday, October 16th
Series of Speed Meeting presentations to every state leader lasting for approx. 2 hours
Product Showcase Table Top Exhibit lasting approx. 1.5 hours (20 companies max.)
Optional: Handouts or printed collateral for participants
Monday, October 17th
Networking Breakfast
Full participation in Ed Forum Day sessions 8:00 – 4:00 pm including
Networking Luncheon and Student Voices Award Presentation
And
Full event registration list for individual outreach only (no mass emails)
Company contact information, logo and branding on:
- event program
- org event sponsors page
- signage
- social media campaign
- event app
Opening Product Showcase Reception
Cost: $4,000
Description: Engage with SETDA members, affiliates and channel partners over the course of this 1.5 hour reception attended by state leaders from over 45 states. You have the opportunity to request targeted visitation from up to seven specific states at your table-top. Fewer than 20 companies will host a table during this cocktail reception, providing opportunities to demo and engage with state members in a small, intimate setting designed to facilitate one-on-one conversations. (1 available)
Includes the following benefits for 2 company representatives:
Sunday, October 16th
Provide company branded lanyards for registration badges or tote bags for registrants
Host a 6’ skirted table at the Product Showcase Table Top Exhibit lasting approx. 1.5 hours (20 companies max.) with cocktail reception
Optional: Handouts or printed collateral for participants
Monday, October 17th
Networking Breakfast
Full participation in Ed Forum Day sessions 8:00 – 4:00 pm including
Networking Luncheon and Student Voices Award Presentation
And
Full event registration list for individual outreach only (no mass emails)
Company contact information, logo and branding on:
- event program
- org event sponsors page
- signage
- social media campaign
- event app
Speaking Opportunity at Ed Forum (Monday Morning)
Cost: $5,000
Description: This sponsor will have the opportunity to be introduced by SETDA’s executive director and speak for 7 – 10 minutes at the opening keynote/breakfast. Sponsor may place collateral at every table. (1 available)
Includes the following benefits for 2 company representatives:
Sunday, October 16th
1 representative speaking to an audience of approx. 125 state leaders and corporate partners for 7 – 10 minutes after breakfast with microphone, screen and AV
Host a 6’ skirted table at the Product Showcase Table Top Exhibit lasting approx. 1.5 hours (20 companies max.)
Optional: Handouts or printed collateral for participants
Monday, October 17th
Networking Breakfast
Full participation in Ed Forum Day sessions 8:00 – 4:00 pm including
Networking Luncheon and Student Voices Award Presentation
And
Full event registration list for individual outreach only (no mass emails)
Company contact information, logo and branding on:
- event program
- org event sponsors page
- signage
- social media campaign
- event app
Membership Social Networking Event
Cost: $5000
Description: This sponsor attends the exclusive SETDA membership + Platinum partners social networking event on Monday evening featuring the SETDA Band and has table tents with company logo on every tabletop. (1 available)
Includes the following benefits for 2 company representatives:
Monday, October 17th
Networking Breakfast
Full participation in Ed Forum Day sessions 8:00 – 4:00 pm including
Networking Luncheon and Student Voices Award Presentation
Host a tabletop exhibit at Ed Forum Product Showcase & Reception
Following product showcase, attend SETDA membership + Platinum partners social networking event featuring the SETDA Band (8:00 pm – 9:30 pm)
And
Full event registration list for individual outreach only (no mass emails)
Company contact information, logo and branding on:
- event program
- org event sponsors page
- signage
- social media campaign
- event app
Student Voices Luncheon Underwriting
Cost: $15,000
Description: This sponsor will speak at the Student Voices Award Presentation for 10 minutes before an audience of approx. 250 state and national leaders as well as conduct a 1 hour focus group with state leaders, students and administrators. In addition, this sponsor receives the benefits listed below. (1 available)
Includes the following benefits for 2 company representatives:
Monday, October 17th
Networking Breakfast
Full participation in Ed Forum Day sessions 8:00 – 4:00 pm including
Networking Luncheon and Student Voices Award Presentation
10 minute speaking opportunity at Luncheon (audience of approx. 250)
Host a tabletop exhibit at Ed Forum Product Showcase & Reception
A 1 hour focus group with state leaders, students and administrators
And
Full event registration list for individual outreach only (no mass emails)
Pre- and post- event press release attribution
Recognition in post-event “SETDASays” Blog
Company contact information, logo and branding on:
- event program
- org event sponsors page
- signage
- social media campaign
- event app
Education Forum Product Showcase Reception
Cost: $5,000
Description: Engage with SETDA members, affiliates and channel partners over the course of this 2 hour reception on Monday afternoon attended by state leaders from over 45 states. You have the opportunity to request targeted visitation from up to ten specific states at your table-top during this cocktail reception, providing opportunities to demo and engage with state members in a small, intimate setting designed to facilitate one-on-one conversations.
Includes the following benefits for 2 company representatives:
Monday, October 17th
Networking Breakfast
Full participation in Ed Forum Day sessions 8:00 – 4:00 pm including
Networking Luncheon and Student Voices Award Presentation
Host a table at the Ed Forum Product Showcase (table top exhibit/demo lasting approx. 1.5 hours) with cocktail reception
Optional: Handouts or printed collateral for participants
And
Full event registration list for individual outreach only (no mass emails)
Company contact information, logo and branding on:
- event program
- org event sponsors page
- signage
- social media campaign
- event app
Event Wifi Sponsor
Cost: $4500
Description: This sponsor for the event’s wireless internet connection will have each person who logs on to wifi be directed to their company website homepage, and includes table tents on the dining room and meeting room tables for the duration of the event. (1 available)
Includes the following benefits for 2 company representatives:
Sunday, October 16th
Host a 6’ skirted table at the Product Showcase Table Top Exhibit lasting approx. 1.5 hours (20 companies max.)
Optional: Handouts or printed collateral for participants
Monday, October 17th
Table Tents with company branding on all tables throughout event (October 16 – 19th)
Networking Breakfast
Full participation in Ed Forum Day sessions 8:00 – 4:00 pm including
Networking Luncheon and Student Voices Award Presentation
And
Full event registration list for individual outreach only (no mass emails)
Company contact information, logo and branding on:
- event program
- org event sponsors page
- signage
- social media campaign
- event app
Banner Ad on Leadership Summit Mobile App
Cost: $3,000
Description: This sponsor will have its company logo on a banner ad that appears on the event’s mobile app throughout the duration of the event and host a table at Sunday’s Opening Product Showcase Reception. (1 available)
Includes the following benefits for 2 company representatives:
Sunday, October 16th
Host a 6’ skirted table at Product Showcase Table Top Exhibit lasting approx. 1.5 hours (20 companies max.)
Optional: Handouts or printed collateral for participants
Monday, October 17th
Networking Breakfast
Full participation in Ed Forum Day sessions 8:00 – 4:00 pm including
Networking Luncheon and Student Voices Award Presentation
And
Full event registration list for individual outreach only (no mass emails)
Company contact information, logo and branding on:
- event program
- org event sponsors page
- signage
- social media campaign
- event app
Speaking Opportunity (Tuesday Morning)
Cost: $5,000
Description: This sponsor will have the opportunity to be introduced by SETDA’s executive director and speak for 7 – 10 minutes after Tuesday morning’s breakfast. Sponsor may place collateral at every table. (1 available)
Includes the following benefits for 2 company representatives:
Monday, October 17th
Networking Breakfast
Full participation in Ed Forum Day sessions 8:00 – 4:00 pm including
Networking Luncheon and Student Voices Award Presentation
Host a 6’ skirted table at the Ed Forum Product Showcase Table Top Exhibit (lasting approx. 1.5 hours)
Tuesday, October 18th
1 representative speaking to an audience of approx. 125 state leaders and corporate partners for 7 – 10 minutes with microphone, screen and AV
Optional: Handouts or printed collateral for participants
Networking Lunch with SETDA state members
Participation in EdCamp Style Leadership Discussions immediately following Lunch (1:30 – 3:15)
And
Full event registration list for individual outreach only (no mass emails)
Company contact information, logo and branding on:
- event program
- org event sponsors page
- signage
- social media campaign
- event app
Speaking Opportunity (Tuesday Lunch)
Cost: $6,500
Description: This sponsor will have the opportunity to be introduced by SETDA’s executive director and speak for 7 – 10 minutes after Tuesday afternoon’s lunch. Sponsor may place collateral at every table. (1 available)
Includes the following benefits for 2 company representatives:
Monday, October 17th
Networking Breakfast
Full participation in Ed Forum Day sessions 8:00 – 4:00 pm including
Networking Luncheon and Student Voices Award Presentation
Host a 6’ skirted table at the Ed Forum Product Showcase Table Top Exhibit (lasting approx. 1.5 hours)
Tuesday, October 18th
Networking Breakfast with state members
1 representative speaking to an audience of approx. 125 state leaders and corporate partners for 7 – 10 minutes with microphone, screen and AV at Networking Lunch with SETDA state members
Optional: Handouts or printed collateral for participants
Participation in EdCamp Style Leadership Discussions immediately following Lunch (1:30 – 3:15)
And
Full event registration list for individual outreach only (no mass emails)
Company contact information, logo and branding on:
- event program
- org event sponsors page
- signage
- social media campaign
- event app
For more information:
To learn more about additional event sponsorship opportunities or annual private sector partnerships, contact Melissa Greene, Director of Strategic Partnerships at 202-715-6636 ext. 703 or mgreene@setda.org.