Becoming an NSC sponsor signifies that you are committed to developing your brand recognition to more than 1,000 physical therapy educators, students, and practitioners. NSC sponsorships have been designed to help you reach your marketing goals. We are committed to providing you with the greatest opportunity for face-to-face interaction through proven brand integration opportunities.
Sponsorship of the APTA National Student Conclave provides your company with a cost-effective, value-added opportunity to:
- Create brand awareness and increase brand loyalty among a targeted audience of physical therapy educators and students
- Provide direct access to both your present and future client base, with the goal of shortening the sales cycle
- Introduce a new product/service offer to a captive group of physical therapy leaders, practitioners, and future physical therapists
- Drive interest and visibility to your products and services by reinforcing your brand messaging and effectively leveraging your exhibit space
- Differentiate yourself from your competition and benefit from the shared imagery of an APTA sponsorship—our sponsorships are designed especially with this goal in mind
Platinum: $7,000 (only 3 available)
- Complimentary exhibit space
- A full page, black and white ad in the NSC conference program book
- Prominent recognition on "thank you" signage located in high-traffic areas
- Recognition as a Platinum Sponsor at the opening keynote session
- Recognition as a Platinum Sponsor at the opening evening reception
- Use of electronic pre and postconference mailing list of registered attendees
- Sponsor ribbons on sponsor staff badges
- Recognition as a sponsor in promotional e-mails
- PLUS, nonexclusive presenting sponsorship rights of your choice of one of the following marketing opportunities:
Opening Ceremony Luncheon: Friday November 2
Be the first to welcome physical therapy students and educators to Crystal City! This keynote address sponsorship will put you in the forefront of this great networking opportunity. Sponsorship benefits include verbal recognition as a keynote sponsor and your company name and logo on appropriate signage. You also will be permitted to place promotional material on tables. (Promotional material is subject to APTA approval.)
Conference Flash Drives
This exclusive sponsorship is for one vendor to have their logo imprinted on all flash drives that attendees will receive at registration. These flash drives will be preloaded with session handouts and your company can choose to submit one marketing piece at no cost.
Opening Ceremonies Evening Reception: Friday, November 2
Be a part of this inaugural event at NSC 2012. This reception will allow you and your staff to connect and celebrate with students. Sponsors will be recognized on appropriate signage as well as cocktail napkins and will be given drink tickets to hand out at their booths. Artwork must be received by APTA ASAP.
Continental Breakfast: Saturday, November 3, or Sunday, November 4
Make your company name visible as people fuel up on breakfast and coffee before their full day of educational and networking events. Sponsoring will grant you permission to distribute marketing material during the breakfast as well as signage scattered throughout.
Conference Flash Drives
This exclusive sponsorship allows one vendor to have their logo imprinted on all flash drives that attendees will receive at registration. These flash drives will be preloaded with session handouts and your company can choose to submit one marketing piece at no cost.
Gold: $5,500 (only 2 available)
- Complimentary exhibit space
- A full page, black and white ad in the NSC conference program book
- Prominent recognition on "thank you" signage located in high-traffic areas
- Recognition as a Gold Sponsor at the Opening Main Plenary session
- Use of electronic pre and postconference mailing list of registered attendees
- Sponsor ribbons on sponsor staff badges
- Recognition as a sponsor in promotional e-mails
- PLUS, nonexclusive sponsorship rights to your choice of one of the following marketing opportunities:
Continental Breakfast: Saturday, November 3, or Sunday, November 4
Make your company name visible as people fuel up on breakfast and coffee before their full day of educational and networking events. Sponsoring will grant you permission to distribute marketing material during the breakfast as well as signage scattered throughout.
NSC Exhibitor Luncheon: Saturday, November 3
The NSC Luncheon will take place during unopposed exhibit hall time on Saturday, November 3, and is one of the most popular events held at NSC. You will have your name and logo prominently displayed on "thank you" signage throughout the exhibit hall and the opportunity to supply guests with a promotional piece at the exhibit hall entrance—a perfect way to promote a raffle or giveaway in your booth! Take advantage of multiple opportunities to prepromote and leverage your sponsorship with this popular event.
Attendee Tote Bag
All NSC conference attendees will receive a tote bag at registration. Take advantage of this opportunity to brand a high-value item that will be extensively utilized by each of the 1,000 plus attendees.
Silver: $3,500
- Complimentary exhibit space
- A half page, black and white ad in the NSC conference program book
- Prominent recognition on "thank you" signage located in high-traffic areas
- Recognition as a Silver Sponsor at the Opening Main Plenary session
- Use of electronic postconference mailing list of registered attendees
- PLUS, nonexclusive
sponsorship rights to your choice of one of the following marketing
opportunities:
Lunch Refreshment Break: Friday, November 2 or Saturday, November 3
Be the first to sponsor lunch accompaniments in the exhibit hall for all attendees. We will arrange for strategic signage recognition in the lunch area as well as allow promotional material to be placed on each table. (Promotional material is subject to APTA approval.)
NSC Lunch Bag: Friday, November 2
Showcase your brand as an official Lunch Bag Sponsor of NSC 2012. Your logo will appear on an insulated lunch bag (that includes a box lunch) that your attendees will take home and use regularly.
Conference Pens
Pens with your company name and logo will be given to each attendee at the registration desk and also will be placed at all NSC registration counters; a nice branding opportunity that provides each attendee with a much-needed item during the conference.
Lanyards
Imagine everyone at NSC wearing your brand! Take advantage of this sponsorship opportunity and your company logo will appear on lanyards worn by each attendee.
Bronze: $1,500
- 50% off NSC exhibit space
- Prominent recognition on "thank you" signage located in high-traffic areas
- Use of an electronic postconference mailing list of registered attendees
- Sponsor ribbons on sponsor staff badges
- Recognition as a sponsor in promotional e-mails
Application
NSC 2012 Application & Contract for Exhibitor Space and Sponsorship (.pdf)
Note: NSC 2012 Exhibit Hall is SOLD OUT. This application and contract for exhibitor space is to be used, at this time, for sponsorship purposes only.
Interested in an opportunity that is not listed?
Contact Sarah Driver, Exhibits Manager at APTA, to discuss custom sponsorship opportunities that fit your needs.