IDEAL Conference Sponsors and Vendors
The IDEAL Conference is accepting sponsor and vendor registrations for March 27-29, 2025, at the Sheraton Indianapolis Hotel at Keystone Crossing, Indianapolis, IN.
In its second year, the three-day Midwest conference will host 700 participants in critical discourse in a wide range of areas, including teaching and learning; student and staff recruitment, retention, development, and belonging; and organizational leadership and human resource management. This conference is for working secondary and postsecondary education institutions, affiliated organizations, nonprofits, corporate leaders, and community members.
As a sponsor, you’ll receive recognition for your support and the opportunity to meet with attendees and leaders to share more about your company and how you support institutions of higher education, nonprofit, corporate leaders, and community members. Sponsors and vendors can promote and engage with attendees and leaders across the Midwest, gaining visibility and building your brand.
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All sponsors and vendors will receive 10’x10’ booth space with a table and two chairs during the vendor fair. The vendor schedule is:
| Time | Description |
| Thursday, March 27, 2025 |
| Noon - 5 p.m. | Set-up |
| Friday, March 28, 2025 |
| 8 a.m. - 6:30 p.m. | Open |
| Saturday, March 29, 2025 |
| 8 a.m. - 6:30 p.m. | Open |
| 6:30 p.m. | Tear Down |
To take full advantage of marketing and communication benefits, registrations are requested by March 5, 2025.
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Sponsor and Vendor Packages
| Keynote Sponsor
| Big Idea Sponsor*
(Poster Session) | Platinum Sponsor | Gold Sponsor | Vendor |
Cost | $30,000 | $20,000 | $10,000 | $5,000 | $500 |
Complimentary Conference Registration | 20 | 15 | 10 | 5 | 1 |
Conference Attendee Contact List | yes | yes | no | no | no |
Exhibitor Booth Space | yes | yes | yes | yes | yes |
Logo Display | Logo on conference website, with links to company page, conference program, and keynote session signage | Logo on conference website, with links to company page, conference program, and Big Idea Poster Session signage | Logo on conference website, with links to company page and conference program | Logo on conference website with links to company page and conference program | Logo on conference website with links to company page and conference program |
Promotional Advertisement | 3-minute promotional advertisement shown at opening and closing ceremonies and ad in conference program | Ad in conference program | Ad in conference program | no | no |
Speaking Opportunities | Welcome and closing keynote introduction | 3-minute welcome and award presenter at the Big Idea Poster Session awards presentation | 3-minute welcome at the opening or closing reception | no | no |
Stage Signage | Signage at all keynote sessions | Signage at the Big Idea Poster Session awards presentation | Signage at opening and closing receptions | no | no |
*The funds from this sponsorship cover registration costs for presenters of poster sessions.
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