Join us Sept. 28-Oct. 1, 2024, for our hybrid event. We'll meet online and in Grand Rapids, Michigan.

DigiCol hosts its Annual Conference in the fall of each year. We offer a variety of sponsorship opportunities and can customize packages to meet your marketing goals and maximize your company's exposure to digital and web professionals within higher education. 

Contact us at sponsors@digicol.org for more information. 

Attendees and schedule

Digital Collegium 2025 Annual Conference will bring together content marketers and developers, designers and managers, programmers and writers — along with other professionals from across the web and digital communication disciplines. Conference attendees range from high-level decision makers to front-line staff who influence purchase decisions and use your products and services.

With seven tracks of presentations, poster sessions, one outstanding keynote, multiple workshops, a vibrant exhibit hall and events out on the town, #DigiCol25 the ideal event to build your brand's visibility within the higher education community. 

Institutions

Digital Collegium conferences are truly international events, attracting higher education professionals from institutions throughout the United States and beyond. Past attendees have hailed from Australia, Brazil, Canada, England, Germany, Italy, New Zealand, Saudi Arabia, Singapore, Spain, Sri Lanka and Sweden.

For a sample list of participating schools, contact us at sponsors@digicol.org.

Upgrade to Corporate partnership 

The Digital Collegium corporate partner program provides year-round exposure and networking across all Digital Collegium events.

These partnerships are a great opportunity for your business to build your brand within the higher education digital space.

2025 sponsorship packages

We are happy to customize a package to meet your marketing goals. Email us at sponsors@digicol.org to discuss ways to promote your business.

In-person sponsorships

Exhibitor:  $5,000 

Includes:

  • 10’ x 10’ booth, includes one 6’ foot table, two chairs, wastebasket and electric drop.* 
  • Logo featured on the event website and in pre-conference emails.
  • Acknowledgement of sponsorship during the conference in between session slides.
  • One (1) complimentary in-person registration for sponsor representatives.

Silver sponsor:  $10,000 

Includes all of the above plus:

  • Pre-and post-conference attendees opt-in contact list.
  • Lead retrieval through attendee badge scanning.
  • Online booth and exposure to 350+ online attendees featuring:
    • Company name, logo and profile.
    • Contact form for collecting leads.
    • Downloadable digital swag.
    • Links to company's website and social media accounts.
    • Ability to select booth location from available inventory upon payment. 

Gold sponsor:  $15,000  - SOLD OUT

Includes all of the above plus:

  • Enhanced booth size: 20’ x10’.
  • One additional (1) complimentary in-person registration for sponsor reps (2 total.)
  • 45-minute presentation in the partner track, including complimentary registration for two (2) presenters.
  • Opportunity to book private meeting room near exhibit hall.

Platinum:  $20,000 - SOLD OUT

Includes all of the above plus:

  • Enhanced booth size: 20’ x 20’ in a prime location.
  • One additional (1) complimentary in-person registration for sponsor reps (3 total.)
  • Upgraded online booth with live chat capability.
  • Email sent by DigiCol on sponsor’s behalf to attendees, written by the sponsor.
  • One high-visibility add-on branding opportunity (on a first come, first served basis.)

 

* Silver, Gold and Platinum booths may be selected upon payment when exhibit hall map is available. Exhibitor booths will be assigned.

Add-on conference opportunities

Note that some of the add-on sponsorships are available only to exhibiting sponsors. 

Monday happy hour promotions - $1,000 (1 available)

Exhibiting sponsors only.

After a full day of sessions, Monday happy hour is a great way to relax and build new connections. Draw attendees to your booth to pick up their drink tickets during the breaks and build relationships by hosting one of three DigiCol happy hours. Promo package includes: 

  • Your logo displayed as a happy hour sponsor on the event website, mobile app and on-site signage. 
  • Details of your happy hour will be sent in a shared email to all attendees prior to the conference. 

Sponsor is responsible for securing the location (we're happy to make suggestions) and all costs relating to the happy hour event. Sponsor agrees to complete the sponsor event form and abide by DigiCol's safety protocols. 

After hours social event promotions - $1,000 (2 available)

Tues. or Wed. evening. Exhibiting sponsors only.

If you plan an after hours event and would like to draw attendees to your booth for more information or tickets, Digital Collegium can help you spread the word with:

  • Your logo displayed as an after hours sponsor on the event website, mobile app and on-site signage. 
  • Details of your event will be sent in a shared email to all attendees prior to the conference. 

Sponsor is responsible for securing the location (we're happy to make suggestions) and all costs relating to the event. Sponsor agrees to complete the sponsor event form and abide by DigiCol's safety protocols. 

Meal sponsorship - $5,000 (2 available)

Exhibiting sponsors only.

Sponsor one of the daily meals, either breakfast or lunch. Benefits include:

  • Sponsor-provided logo placard on tables provided at selected sponsored meal.
  • Opportunity to distribute promotional items at each seat.
  • Reserved table for sponsor attendees and guests (up to eight individuals) at the selected sponsored meal.
  • Sponsorship noted in the Annual Conference schedule.
  • Verbal acknowledgement provided during Annual Conference daily announcements and in the app.

Snack sponsorship - $3,000 (1 available)

Exhibiting sponsors only.

Sponsor one of the daily snack breaks. Benefits include:

  • Sponsor-provided placard on tables at selected sponsored break.
  • Opportunity to distribute promotional items at selected sponsored break.
  • Sponsorship noted in the Annual Conference schedule.
  • Verbal acknowledgement provided during Annual Conference daily. announcements and in app during the selected sponsored break.

Accessibility partner - $5,000 (SOLD)

Exhibiting sponsors only.

Each year, DigiCol responds to attendees’ needs for ASL and Braille translation, as well as other accessibility needs. Your support allows us to create a welcoming environment for all members of our community. Includes website, social media and conference email recognition as well as in-app acknowledgement provided during the Annual Conference.

Community care sponsor $1,000 (2 available)

Exhibiting sponsors only.

Support essential spaces that give our community members security, safety and privacy to meet their personal needs while achieving their professional development goals at the conference. These spaces may include a mother’s room, gender-inclusive restrooms, prayer room and quiet work space.

Acknowledgement will be provided on the conference website, in app, conference slides and announced during Monday’s lunch. Logo on signage in the registration area and outside or within each space will also recognize your contribution.

Visual communication partner - $5,000 (1 available)

Stand alone sponsorship. Does not include conference registration or exhibit booth. 

Make it possible for Digital Collegium to record, process, archive and make accessible the video recordings from the conference.The partnership is noted with the use of name and/or logo in each 2025 conference video posted to the DigiCol Professional Development Library website post-conference.

  • Your support will be visible each time members view the recordings on the DigiCol site. Verbal acknowledgement and signage are also provided during the Annual Conference.

Big Social Event partner - $7,500 (1 available)
includes transportation sponsorship

Stand alone sponsorship. Does not include an exhibit booth. 

The Big Social Event is the premier event for our attendees on Tuesday evening. Your support helps us celebrate a successful conference and share our host city with attendees. This sponsorship includes recognition as the transportation partner helping to ensure our attendees will travel safely to the Big Social Event. Benefits of this sponsorship include:

  • Display of sponsor-provided banner at event venue.
  • Opportunity to have registered-attendee sponsor representatives act as greeters at the transport pickup site and at entrance to the event.
  • Distribution of one sponsor-provided promotional material or item.
  • Sponsor-provided signage on bus.
  • Verbal acknowledgement of the sponsorship during announcements.
  • Acknowledgement of sponsorship on Annual Conference website and in app.
  • One complimentary conference registration.

Keynote partner - $5,000 (1 available)

Stand alone sponsorship. Does not include an exhibit booth. 

One of the most popular sessions of the Annual Conference! Past keynotes have featured stars and geniuses who have inspired attendees to continue to improve the state of the web in higher education.

This sponsorship offers brand recognition and the opportunity to showcase your company on the big screen prior to the speaker’s introduction. Benefits include:

  • Recognition on the conference website, in emails and the app.
  • Opportunity to display up to a 90-second video on your company prior to the introduction of the keynote speaker.
  • Opportunity to have registered-attendee sponsor representatives act as greeters and distribute sponsor-provided promotional material or item at the entrance of the room prior to the keynote.
  • Social media recognition on LinkedIn, leading up to and at the event, acknowledging your support.
  • One complimentary conference registration. 

Poster session - $1,000 (15 available)

Stand alone opportunity. Does not include registration or exhibit booth. Must be present during live poster session for Q & A.

Poster presentations are online and released during the week leading up to the DigiCol Annual Conference. These short video presentations are an excellent opportunity to showcase that cool new project or idea, without the stress of putting together a full 45-minute presentation. Benefits:

  • 3-5 minute recorded video presentation. Highlight a project, technology or a cool idea, with a chance to directly interact with poster viewers through chat during the scheduled pre-conference poster hour.
  • Poster session listed in the Annual Conference online schedule.
  • Presenters or representatives must attend online during the poster hour for Q&A.

Branding opportunities

Available as stand alone opportunities. Does not include registrations or exhibit booth. 

#DigiCol25 T-Shirt $10,000 (1 available)

Your company's logo on the right sleeve of all shirts provided to attendees — very prominent and memorable! Recognition also on conference website and slides. 

#DigiCol25 Lanyard $5,000 (1 available)

Your company's logo on the lanyards given to each attendees. Recognition also on conference website and slides. 

Hotel Key $5,000 (1 available)

Ready. Set. Swipe! Sponsor the item that will go into the hands of all conference hotel guests. Your logo will adorn the front of the hotel keycard distributed to attendees at the official conference hotels.

Hydration station & water bottle sponsor, $5,000 - SOLD 


Charging Station $1,000 (2 available)

Reach attendees while they charge their cell phones. Kiosk style charging stations will feature your company's logo and message. Sponsor also receives recognition on event signage.

Hand sanitizer $1,000 (2 available)

Includes company logo and booth number. Show attendees that their health is of the utmost importance. Take part in creating a safe environment for attendees by sponsoring branded hand sanitizer stations at the Convention Center and mini hand sanitizers that will be distributed to attendees during registration.

Contact

DigiCol Sponsorship Committee: sponsors@digcol.org

Please note

Digital Collegium maintains a policy of not sharing contact information (e.g. phone numbers, email addresses) for its attendees, unless attendees give prior consent.

Sponsor logos and acknowledgements to be co-branded with Digital Collegium according to the Association’s brand standards.