NCTE 2026 ANNUAL CONVENTION SPONSORSHIPS
DID YOU KNOW? YOUR À LA CARTE SPONSOR SPEND QUALIFIES YOUR ORGANIZATION FOR TIERED SPONSORSHIP AND TONS OF ADDED VALUE AND BENEFITS!
Sponsorship is a great way to stand out and increase exposure at the NCTE Annual Convention. Choose from the sponsorship menu to qualify for one of four sponsor levels listed below: Gold, Silver, Bronze, or Supporting. The more you spend, the more benefits you’ll receive!
GENERAL SESSIONS
The NCTE General Sessions bring the entire convention community together for timely, thought-provoking conversations led by influential voices in literacy and education. These sessions explore big ideas shaping the field and offer inspiration, insight, and shared purpose for educators at all levels. General Sessions are open to all registered attendees.
OPTIONS:
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Opening General Session — $20,000 SOLD!
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Friday General Session — $15,000
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Saturday General Session — $15,000
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Closing General Session — $8,000
DELIVERABLES:
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Verbal recognition from the podium
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60-second pre-approved video to welcome attendees
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Logo on screens at the sponsored event
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Signage with logo recognition at the sponsored event
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Logo recognition in the Convention Program
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Literature distribution
MARQUEE MEAL EVENTS & EXHIBIT HALL REFRESHMENTS
MARQUEE MEAL EVENTS — Each Event $7,000
Marquee Meal Event Sponsorships offer the opportunity to sponsor one of the exceptional meal events NCTE provides for convention attendees. These hosted meals are designed for specific subsets of teachers and administrators, creating a welcoming, casual networking environment. Sponsorship allows you to meaningfully engage with a targeted audience while supporting community-building experiences that align with your marketing and outreach goals.
OPTIONS:
DELIVERABLES:
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Logo on screens at the sponsored event
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Logo recognition on the event registration page
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"Sponsored by" recognition on all event promotions
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Sponsor recognition by the speaker at the beginning of the event
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Logo recognition on a co-branded email promoting the event
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Guaranteed attendance for sponsor representatives
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Sponsor recognition pre- and post-event
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Logo recognition on the walk-in screen
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"Sponsored by" recognition in the Convention Program, plus a short description of your organization
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Opportunity to provide logo'd napkins or other pre-approved swag
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Literature distribution
EXHIBIT HALL REFRESHMENTS
Options:
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Morning Coffee — $6,500
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Afternoon Coffee — $6,500
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Philly Soft Pretzels & Coffee — $7,600
DELIVERABLES:
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Onsite signage with company name and logo
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Display table in the Exhibit Hall
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Logo recognition in the Convention Program
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Ability to provide branded napkins
PRESENTATIONS
Build Your Stack Session— 20 minutes — $1,000
NCTE will provide signage listing all sessions and recognition in the Convention Program for participating publishers, plus one (1) lavalier microphone, LCD projector, and screen. Additional A/V requests will incur additional costs.
Exhibitor Session — 30 minutes — $1,250
The room accommodates up to 100 attendees and includes an LCD screen, microphone, and sound. Your session will be listed in the Convention Program with a "Sponsored by" designation and promoted alongside all convention sessions. Space is limited — reserve your time slot today.
Exhibitor Session — 75 minutes — $2,000
The room accommodates up to 100 attendees and includes an LCD screen, microphone, and sound. Your session will be listed in the Convention Program with a "Sponsored by" designation and promoted alongside all convention sessions. Space is limited — reserve your time slot today.
SESSION ADD-ONS
Enhance your session experience and drive attendance with a food & beverage add-on. All add-ons include a push notification to promote your session and maximize visibility.
COFFEE
$5,900
Energize your audience and increase foot traffic to your session.
Coffee
$5,900
Infused Water & Mini Cheesecakes
$6,500
INFUSED WATER & MINI CHEESECAKES
$6,500
A light, engaging refreshment option to keep attendees comfortable and focused.
Infused Water & Philly Soft Pretzels
$6,500
INFUSED WATER & PHILLY SOFT PRETZELS
$6,500
fun, locally inspired option that adds a memorable touch to your session.
Boxed Lunches
$12,500
BOX LUNCH
$12,500
Offer attendees a convenient meal — a great incentive to fill the room and extend engagement.
ONSITE ADVERTISING AND SIGNAGE
CONVENTION ADVERTISING
Options:
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Convention Program Cover (positions 2, 3, or 4) — $2,625
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Convention Program Full Page — $1,575
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Convention Program Half Page — $1,050
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E-Blast — $4,000
Deadlines:
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Space reservation: September 1, 2026
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Artwork due: September 21, 2026
ONSITE SIGNAGE
Options:
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Single Dual-Sided Meterboard — $3,000
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Two Dual-Sided Meterboards — $5,000
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Double-Wide Meterboard — $5,500
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Interactive Double-Wide Meterboard — $7,250
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Column Box Surround — $5,000
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Escalator Wrap — $15,000
(Broad Street Lobby, Main Entrance — Runner R1 or Sides A–D) -
Large-Scale Window Cling
(Broad Street — highly visible branding)
â—‹ 39' x 6' — $7,500
â—‹ 39' x 12' — $13,000
Escalator Wrap — $15,000
Interactive Double-Wide Meterboard — $7,250
Escalator Wrap — $15,000
Escalator Wrap — $15,000
ADDITIONAL SPONSORSHIPS
NCTE-PROVIDED CO-BRANDED SELFIE STATION — $12,000
The Selfie Station Sponsorship offers a fun, interactive way to engage attendees while amplifying your organization's presence throughout the convention. Positioned in a high-traffic area, the co-branded selfie station encourages attendees to capture and share their NCTE experience on social media, generating organic visibility and memorable connections with educators and literacy leaders. Co-branded with NCTE.
DELIVERABLES:
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Premium Placement Options
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Choose between two high-traffic locations: near Registration or within the Exhibit Hall
TOTE BAG PROVIDER — $8,000
The Tote Bag Provider sponsorship offers high-visibility exposure by placing your branded tote bags directly into the hands of NCTE convention attendees. As the official convention tote, your organization's logo travels throughout the event and beyond, providing repeated impressions and lasting brand recognition among educators, administrators, and literacy leaders. Each bag may be co-branded with the NCTE Convention logo (subject to NCTE approval) and will be distributed to every attendee at check-in. Sponsor provides tote bags.
MOBILE APP SPONSORSHIP — $8,000
DELIVERABLES:
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Homepage banner logo placement
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Sponsor logo on thank-you signage
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Recognition as a sponsor on the website
CO-BRANDED LANYARDS — $8,000
WELCOME GIFT INSERT — $3,500
Welcome Gift Giveaway at Registration. Put your brand directly in attendees’ hands upon arrival, creating an immediate and memorable first impression.
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MOBILE APP PUSH NOTIFICATION — $1,000
LET'S GET STARTED
Contact Christina Kardon christina.kardon@wearemci.com to reserve and/or learn more information.