2026 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 spaces is limited) OR
- a 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.
- Electrical outlet access and StriveScan ability will be provided.
- A front row seat to a Happy Hour & Card Swap 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 & lunch on Thursday and breakfast on Friday. Additionally, all Conference Exhibitors and Sponsors are invited to meals and social events.
- Signage and recognition at Conference, as well as:
- Company Logo on the Conference Website as a Sponsor
- Company Logo on the Conference App as a Sponsor
- Company Logo on the Conference Rolling Slides throughout Conference
Conference Sponsorship LevelsMaestro: $3,500In addition to the base exhibitor package, Maestro-level sponsors will receive premium recognition on the conference mobile app and on the conference website. Maestro-level sponsors who register and submit payment before January 16, 2026, will also be highlighted in promotional emails leading up to the conference. Sponsorship Opportunities:
- Conference Keynote: SOLD! Thank you, Power Prep, Inc.
- Includes 90 seconds to speak to attendees and an opportunity to introduce the keynote speaker.
- Conference Social SOLD! Thank you, University of Missouri-Columbia!
- Headshot Lounge
- Luncheon & Fireside Chat
- Self-Care Lounge
Orchestra: $2,500In addition to the base exhibitor package, Orchestra-level sponsors will receive recognition on the conference mobile app and on the conference website. Orchestra-level sponsors who register and submit payment before January 16, 2026, will also be highlighted in promotional emails leading up to the conference.
Sponsorship Opportunities:
- Conference App
- Conference Business Luncheon: 1 available
- Includes 90 seconds to speak to attendees prior to the GPACAC Business Meeting.
- Choice of Three Session Block Sponsorships
Mezzanine: $1,750In addition to the base exhibitor package, Mezzanine-level sponsors will receive recognition on the conference website. Mezzanine-level sponsors who register and submit payment before January 16, 2026, will also be highlighted in promotional emails leading up to the conference.
Sponsorship Opportunities:
- First Timer’s Breakfast: SOLD! Thank you, Oklahoma State University!
- Includes an announcement given at the start of the First Timer’s Breakfast
- Happy Hour/Card Swap: SOLD! Thank you, University of Kansas!
- Includes an announcement given at the start of the Happy Hour/Card Swap
- Wednesday Night Social Hour: 1 available
- Includes an announcement given at the start of the Social Hour
Balcony: $1,000In addition to the base exhibitor package, Balcony-level sponsors will receive recognition on the conference website. Balcony-level sponsors who register and submit payment before January 16, 2026, will also be highlighted in promotional emails leading up to the conference.
Additional Sponsorship Opportunities:
- Conference Wi-Fi SOLD! Thank you, Nebraska Wesleyan University!
- Session Blocks: 2 available
- Includes an announcement given at the start of each session in the block sponsored
- Pre-Conference: 1 available
- Includes an announcement given at the start of Pre-Conference
- Conference Registration Table: 1 available
- Includes signage at the registration table and promotional material provided by the sponsor to be included in conference bags.
Exhibitor/Sponsor Only: $500Thank you to our following exhibitors and sponsors:
- Capture Higher Ed
- Encoura
- GoGira
- MaiaLearning, Inc.
- Missouri Department of Higher Education & Workforce Development
- Mongoose
- Power Prep, Inc.
- Sallie Mae
- University of Nebraska High School
- Varsity Marketing
Exhibitor and Sponsorship Add-OnsAdditional 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
Interested in sponsoring conference registration(s) for high school counselors? Complete this sponsorship form with the details of the counselors you plan to sponsor or let us know if you would like us to choose one of the high school counselors that applies for a GPACAC conference grant.Institutions sponsoring high school counselor registrations will receive the following:
- School Logo on the Conference Website as a High School Counselor Sponsor
- School Logo on the Conference App as a High School Counselor Sponsor
- School Logo on the Conference Rolling Slides throughout Conference
- Shout out during our Opening Session or Business Meeting
- Personalized email template inviting counselors of your choice to register
Email Dr. Brandon Miller with questions!
Conference Committee Co-Chairs:
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