Becoming an NSC sponsor signifies that you are committed to developing your brand recognition by reaching more than 1,200 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.
Application
NSC 2013 Exhibit Space and Sponsorship Application (.pdf)
Sponsorship 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 and physical therapist assistants.
- 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: $8,500 (3 Priority Points) - Only 2 Left!
- 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.
- Use of electronic pre- and post-conference mailing lists of registered attendees (physical addresses only).
- Sponsor ribbons on sponsor staff badges.
- Recognition as a sponsor in promotional e-mails.
- PLUS, exclusive presenting sponsorship rights of your choice of one of the following marketing opportunities:
Opening Ceremony Luncheon: Friday, October 25 - SOLD!
Be the first to welcome physical therapy students and educators to Louisville! This keynote address sponsorship will put you in the forefront of this great networking opportunity. Sponsors may provide literature to be handed out on lunch tables and will be recognized on all conference and event signage, including in the Onsite Program. Your logo will also appear on an insulated lunch bag (that includes a box lunch) that your attendees will take home and use regularly. Artwork must be received by APTA ASAP. (Promotional material is subject to APTA approval.)
Continental Breakfast: Saturday, October 26
Make your company name visible as students 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 Hotel Key Cards - SOLD!
Have your brand in the hands of every attendee! This exclusive sponsorship allows one vendor to have their logo imprinted on hotel key cards. This is a sponsorship that is sure to give your company great exposure.
Gold: $5,500 (2 Priority Points) - Only 1 Left!
- 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 Keynote session.
- Use of electronic pre- and post-conference mailing lists 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:
NSC Luncheon: Saturday, October 26
The NSC Luncheon will take place during unopposed exhibit hall time 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, napkins and the opportunity to supply guests with a promotional piece in the conference tote bags-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 - SOLD!
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 1,200 plus attendees.
Reusable Water Bottles - SOLD!
Exhibitors know how much PT students love their water. Help quench their thirst by featuring your logo and website on reusable water bottles. Give the students an item that lasts long after the meeting.
Silver: $3,500 (1 Priority Point) - Only 1 Left!
- 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 Keynote session.
- Use of an electronic pre and post-conference 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:
Conference Pens - SOLD!
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 - SOLD!
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.
NSC 2013 Coffee Sponsor (1 left) - SOLD!
You'll be sure to please our attendees by sponsoring their coffee breaks. Available Friday afternoon and all day on Saturday, Sponsor may provide literature to be placed on tables as well as in the conference tote bags and will be recognized on all conference and event signage, including in the Onsite Program, as well as on beverage napkins. Artwork must be received by APTA ASAP.
Bronze: $1,500
- 50% off NSC exhibit space.
- Prominent recognition on "thank you" signage located in high-traffic areas.
- Use of an electronic post-conference mailing list of registered attendees.
- Sponsor ribbons on sponsor staff badges.
- Recognition as a sponsor in promotional e-mails.
Interested in an opportunity that is not listed?
Contact Sarah Driver, Exhibits Manager at APTA, to discuss custom sponsorship opportunities that fit your needs.