2025 Exhibitor and Sponsor Opportunities

 

Thank you for your interest in the 2026 GPACAC + MOACAC Joint Conference in Kansas City, MO April 8-10, 2026. This year, we anticipate hosting 400+ college admissions and high school professionals from our affiliate. Payment must be submitted at the time of registration.


We are grateful for our conference sponsors and exhibitors–we couldn’t make conference a success without your support!

 


All Conference Exhibitors will receive the following:

  • The choice of one of the following:

    • One exhibitor registration with exhibitor space and 8’ table (exhibitor space is limited) OR

    • One regular full-conference registration without exhibitor space

  • 10+ hours of exhibit time to connect with conference attendees, network with future and existing clients, and expand your brand awareness

  • Invitation to a Happy Hour hosted in the exhibitor space to increase engagement and networking opportunities

  • A list of attendees one week prior to conference, and a list of attendees who join any conference educational sessions you host

  • Meals provided throughout, including breakfast and lunch on Thursday, and breakfast on Friday. Additionally, all conference exhibitors and sponsors are invited to social activities

  • Signage and recognition at conference

  • Power drop by request

  • StriveScan capabilities

 


Conference Sponsorship Levels

Maestro: $3,500

In addition to the base exhibitor package, Maestro-level sponsors will receive recognition on the conference mobile app and on the conference website. Maestro-level sponsors will also be highlighted in promotional emails leading up to the conference. 

 

Maestro Sponsorship Opportunities:

  • Conference Keynote:  

    • Includes 90 seconds to speak to attendees and opportunity to introduce keynote speaker

  • Conference Social:

    • Includes 90 seconds to speak to attendees and opportunity to host Bingo round

    • Includes themed conference social drink (details TBD with Programming committee)

  • First Timers’ Breakfast:

    • Includes announcement given at the start of the First Timers’ Breakfast

  • Headshot Lounge:

    • Includes logo and content in headshot emails to all attendees

  • Luncheon & Fireside Chat:

    • Includes 90 seconds to speak to attendees and opportunity to introduce Fireside speaker

  • Self-Care Lounge:

    • Includes 90 seconds to speak to attendees and naming of lounge



Orchestra: $2,500

In addition to the base exhibitor package, Orchestra-level sponsors will receive recognition on the conference website. Orchestra-level sponsors will also be highlighted in promotional emails leading up to the conference. 

 

Orchestra Sponsorship Opportunities:

  • Conference Business Luncheon:

    • Includes 90 seconds to speak to either Great Plains or Missouri ACAC’s membership 

  • Conference App:

    • Includes branding in conference mobile app

    • Includes 90 seconds to speak to attendees during luncheon

  • Choice of Three Session Block Sponsorships



Mezzanine: $1,750

In addition to the base exhibitor package, Mezzanine-level sponsors will receive recognition on the conference website. Mezzanine-level sponsors will also be highlighted in promotional emails leading up to the conference. 

 

Mezzanine Sponsorship Opportunities:

  • First-Timers Breakfast:

  • Wednesday Evening Happy Hour:

    • Includes announcement given at the start of Happy Hour

  • Card Swap/Happy Hour:

    • Includes announcement given at the start of Happy Hour 



Balcony: $1,000

In addition to the base exhibitor package, Balcony-level sponsors will receive recognition on the conference website. Balcony-level sponsors will also be highlighted in promotional emails leading up to the conference. 

 

Balcony Sponsorship Opportunities:

  • Conference Wi-Fi:

  • Pre-Conference:

    • Includes announcement at the start of the Pre-Conference Workshop

  • Session Blocks:

    • Includes announcement given at start of each session in block sponsored

  • Registration Table:



Exhibitor/Sponsor Only: $500 

Exhibitor and Sponsorship Add-Ons

Additional opportunities can be added to any of the above exhibitor or sponsorship packages. Add-ons can be selected when filling out the registration form. 

  • Additional Exhibitor/Sponsor: $250

 


 

Conference Committee Co-Chairs:

Sydney McNair
Drury University
St. Louis, MO
[email protected]
417-414-9114 

Rachel Reed
Rock Bridge High School
Columbia, MO
[email protected]