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Showcase Your Brand. Celebrate in New Orleans.

Join us in New Orleans for NCPN CONNECT 2026, where 500 education and workforce leaders come together. Sponsorship puts your brand in front of decision-makers and makes you part of an event infused with the energy of New Orleans.

Attendee Interests

  • Career Exploration, Development, and Guidance
  • Career Pathways/Adult Career Pathways
  • Certification/Credentials
  • College and Career Readiness
  • Connections between Mental Health and Career Development
  • Contextualized Learning
  • Curriculum for Secondary and Postsecondary Educators
  • Educational Training Equipment/Technology Labs
  • Integrated Education and Training (IET)
  • Latest Trends in Technology for Teaching
  • Supporting Special Populations
  • Trends in STEM Education
  • Using AI in the Classroom
  • Workforce Development

Attendee Profile

attendee profile
2025 attendees

Choose the Sponsorship Level That Puts Your Brand in Front of 500+ Leaders

Platinum Sponsor – $7,500
Make a lasting impression as a Platinum sponsor. In addition to all Silver benefits, your brand will be showcased at both a conference breakfast and the marquee luncheon — high-profile meals when the entire audience comes together. Platinum sponsors also receive priority recognition in pre-event marketing, reinforcing your leadership role.

Gold Sponsor – $5,000
Step into the spotlight with Gold sponsorship. Along with all Silver benefits, Gold sponsors enjoy exclusive branding at a refreshment break and coffee/water station — natural gathering points that keep your name front and center while attendees connect.

Silver Sponsor – $2,500
Build consistent visibility for your organization. Silver sponsors are featured in pre-conference marketing, social media, the website, and event signage — ensuring attendees recognize your brand before and during the conference.

Benefits Silver
$2,500
Gold
$5,000
Platinum
$7,500
10′ X 10′ exhibit booth with free WiFi
Two registrations to the main conference ($775 value each)
Recognition on event marketing communications
Recognition on conference social media posts
Logo on:
  • Conference website sponsor page with link to your website
  • Preconference signage
Conference App and Marketing
  • Recognition on conference app
  • Logo on conference marketing announcements
Sponsor Coffee / Water Stations
  • Logo on signage in Exhibit Hall
Sponsor Refreshment Breaks
  • Logo displayed on signage in the Exhibit Hall
Premier Event Sponsorship
Keynote Luncheon and Breakfast Sponsorship
  • Logo on signage outside session room and Exhibit Hall
  • Exclusive opportunity to deliver a two-minute welcome (live or video) at the Opening Keynote Luncheon
  • Logo and priority recognition on website, preconference marketing & event materials, and conference app

Silver: $2500 / Gold: $5000 / Platinum: $7500

BenefitsSGP
10´ × 10´ exhibit booth with free Wifi
Two registrations to the main conference ($775 value each)
Recognition on event marketing communications
Recognition on conference social media posts

Logo on:

  • Conference website sponsor page with link to your website
  • Preconference signage

Conference app and marketing

  • Recognition on conference app
  • Logo on conference marketing announcements

Sponsor Coffee/Water Stations

  • Logo displayed on signage in the Exhibit Hall
  

Sponsor Refreshment Breaks

  • Logo displayed on signage in the Exhibit Hall
  

Premier Event Sponsorship
Keynote Luncheon and Breakfast Sponsorship

  • Logo on signage outside session room and Exhibit Hall
  • Exclusive opportunity to deliver a two-minute welcome (live or video) at the Opening Keynote Luncheon
  • Logo and priority recognition on website, preconference marketing & event materials, and conference app
  

Important Deadlines for Sponsors

  • November 15, 2025 – Early Commitment Deadline
    Secure your sponsorship by this date for maximum exposure in pre-conference promotions.
  • January 15, 2026 – Printed Materials Deadline
    Commit by this date to guarantee your logo is included on signage, the printed program, and other conference materials.
  • February 6, 2026 – Final Sponsorship Deadline
    Last opportunity to be recognized as a sponsor for NCPN CONNECT 2026.

Ready to take the next step? Explore the options below to secure your sponsorship.

CONTACT

Linda Locke, llocke@cord.org or 254-741-8334.