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USASBE 2026 | 2027 Annual National Conferences Host Sponsorship RFP

USASBE seeks institutional hosts to apply to be a Cornerstone Sponsors (hosts) for the upcoming annual conferences.  These events are intended to be held at hotels or conference centers rather than primarily on college campuses.  We are seeking to target February dates for upcoming conferences to avoid hitting the first week of classes for segments of our membership.  Collaborative proposals among multiple institutions are encouraged.

Host Sponsor Benefits
  • The Annual USASBE National Conference brings together the foremost educators, scholars and practitioners advancing the teaching, study and practice of entrepreneurship
  • $250,000+ in advertising value with tremendous media and social exposure
  • Cornerstone sponsorship also includes your logo on promotional materials, exhibit booth, bag inserts, print and online advertising, and email marketing
  • Showcase your entrepreneurship curriculum, center or institute, campus-wide activities and experiential learning opportunities
  • Build your brand in the entrepreneurship field and bring national exposure to your programs
  • Create visible and demonstrable leadership to assist with faculty recruitment, student recruitment, and donor relations
  • Facilitate in building community support and resources for your programs
  • Engage its faculty as well as other faculty across campus in your entrepreneurship initiatives
Event and Advertisement Planning
  • USASBE HQ facilitates all event planning and staffing for the conference
  • Invitation to have representation on the conference planning commission
  • USASBE provides you with an event timeline and marketing campaign
  • Marketing materials provided by USASBE include email campaigns, social media posts, and press releases
Conference Representation

Keynote

  • Work closely with the Conference Commission to choose a keynote speaker who aligns with your organization's values and interests.
  • 2-minute organizational pitch at the keynote session
Membership and Champion Tickets:
  • Receive 10 USASBE memberships and Champion tickets, providing exclusive access to conference events and networking opportunities.
Promotional Opportunities:
  • Feature in 3 dedicated email blasts throughout the year, reaching a targeted audience interested in entrepreneurship education.
  • Highlight in a newsletter feature showcasing your organization's achievements and contributions.
  • Logo placement on all promotional materials and the official conference bag, maximizing visibility among conference attendees.
  • Complimentary exhibit booth
  • 2-page advertisement in program
Cornerstone Sponsorship: $25,000+
  • Additional funds or in-kind contributions are welcome – especially in the event that the keynote being proposed will require payment for their participation.
Conference Dates
  • USASBE’s Annual National Conference is targeting early to mid-February for 2026 and 2027 conferences.
  • USASBE 2026 and 2027 aims to follow a similar schedule of 1 day of optional Learning Journeys, 1 day of in-depth mini-summits, 2.5 days of peer-reviewed conference with the virtual conference taking place on the last day of the event.
Letters of Interest

Letters of interest will begin being accepted March 1, 2024, and continue to be reviewed until September 30, 2024.

Please provide a detailed letter outlining your organization's commitment to supporting USASBE's mission and the benefits you seek to gain as a Cornerstone Sponsor. The letter of interest should include:

  • Examples of ideas for your intended keynote presenter(s) or panel discussion representatives.  If there are topics of interest that you feel would be important, we welcome those ideas as well.
  • Confirmation of attendance at the conference. We recommend a minimum of 5 attendees from your program or partner organizations.
  • Please answer the following questions in your letter:  What do you believe USASBE can do for your organization?  How involved with USASBE has your institution been in the past years?  If you don’t have a history, include what you would like your engagement to be going forward?