The Platinum Sponsor package for the 2012 NAEYC Annual Conference offers the highest level of beneficial collaboration and access to NAEYC members and Conference attendees. This exclusive and customized package is for companies and organizations seeking a more encompassing alliance than that of exhibitor at the most prestigious and influential conference in early childhood education. Each year, the Conference draws nearly 12,000 attendees at the three day event. Platinum Sponsors are prominently featured in multiple locations on the NAEYC website available to members and Conference attendees, on all conference signage, materials, and promotional mailing as soon as commitment is confirmed. The package includes added features with a value of more than $7,000.

With an assigned sponsorship fee of $30,000, an NAEYC Annual Conference Platinum Sponsor will be the exclusive named and recognized supporter of an important Conference event and gain exposure and networking opportunities throughout the duration of (pre, during, after) Conference activities. The Annual Conference will have up to 5 (Five) Platinum Sponsors. The sponsorship rights fee is entirely unrestricted. There is no minimum contract term. All rights and benefits detailed below are limited to the 2012 Annual Conference only.

Platinum Sponsorship Benefits Include:

Promotional Rights

• Use of the NAEYC 2012 Annual Conference Platinum Sponsor designation upon commitment
• Use of NAEYC and sponsored event marks and exclusive logos in advertising, promotions, and packaging (with pre-approval from NAEYC) upon commitment
• Right to make NAEYC-themed promotional offers to event attendees (e.g., sweepstakes entries for Annual Conference early registrants) upon commitment

Platinum Level Sponsored Events/Components

Sole sponsorship at one the following major events:

• Shuttle bus sponsor: 2 routes available, 7 buses each route—1 route reserved
• Wi-Fi lounge: Contemporary style lounge with room up to 30 at one time
• Choice of two (2) featured sessions selected from the listing below, or a combination of a featured session and a selection from the listing found on the Gold Sponsorship outline OR a featured session and a variety of digital signage. Call for details.
  • President’s Seminar: Meeting the Challenges of Developmentally Appropriate Practice Today; Gera Jacobs, President, NAEYC, Sue Bredecamp, Carol Copple, Deborah Leong
  • Approaches to Learning: How Did You Learn at School Today?; Ann Epstein
  • Can We Make the Common Core State Standards Uncommonly Appropriate for Young Children?; Samuel J. Meisels, Sharon Lynn Kagan, Gillian McNamee, Sherri Killins, Kyle Snow
  • Powerful Technologies for Purposeful Learning: Showcasing Emergent Technologies that Engage Young Children, Inspire Learning, and Transform Teaching; Mark Bailey, Bonnie Blagojevic, Warren Buckleitner, Diane Bales
  • Uniquely Preschool: Vygotskian and Post-Vygotskian Approaches to Scaffolding the Development of Imagination; Elena Bodrova, Deborah Leong
  • Connect4Learning: Early Education in the Context of Mathematics, Science, Literacy, and Social Emotional; Mary Louse Hemmeter, Douglas Clements, Julie Sarama, Nell Duke, Kim Brenneman
  • Report of the National Research Council Committee on Early Childhood Mathematics: Evidence of Effective Policies and Practices for Math Education; Sue Bredekamp, Douglas Clements
  • Rethinking Children’s Play in the 21st Century: A Discussion with Prominent Play Scholars; Michael Patte, James E. Johnson, Lynn Cohen, Marcia Nell, Olga Jarrett, David Kuschner, John Sutterby, Dorothy Sluss, Mary Mahoney-Ferster, Sandra Waite-Stupiansky, Serap Sevimli-Celik, Monirah Al-Mansour, Sarah Baltrusaitis, Ruth Guirguis (Co-Sponsorship Available)
  • Closing General Session: Sing! Dance! Move! – Celebrating Music in Early Childhood Education; Al Rasso, Cathy Fink, Don Monopoli, Ella Jenkins, Greg and Steve (Hold)
• Also available is a combination of a featured session and signage. Call for details.

Access, Information, and Premium Positioning

• Access to NAEYC quotes/and content for sponsor press releases
• Photo opportunities with NAEYC leadership/keynote speakers (when appropriate and possible)
• Access to NAEYC/sponsored event/program videos/photos/marketing materials for external/internal broadcast/promotions
• Reserved seating at Opening and Closing Sessions
• Four access codes for the 2012 Live Learning Center (New for 2012, a $260 value)
• Private meeting space for up to one hour, based on availability (New for 2012)

Sponsor Services

• Event fulfillment report detailing results of sponsorship
• Attendee list, either pre- or post-conference, and one-time-use address labels
• Executive summary of post show exhibitor survey

Guaranteed Visibility: Signage and Badges

• Recognition of all Conference sponsors through signage (includes band of logos) at:
  • Registration Area
  • Opening General Session
  • Networking Reception
  • Closing General Session
• Sole sponsor recognition signage in connection with proprietary component
• Highly visible Platinum Sponsor badge ribbons

Guaranteed High Visibility: Verbal Recognition

• Shared recognition of Conference sponsors at Opening and Closing Sessions by NAEYC Executive Director and NAEYC President
• Sole sponsor recognition at sponsored event/program/component (at appropriate time)

Guaranteed High Visibility: Publications and Collateral

• Full-page 4-color ad in Conference final program (a $3,475 value)
• Hot link to sponsor URL in online version of final program
• Band of event sponsor logos in final program
• Sole sponsor identification in materials in connection with sponsored component
• Sponsor’s logo included in full-page, 4-color “thank you” ad in the November issue of Young Children magazine

Guaranteed High Visibility: NAEYC Website

• Logo and hyperlink on the following pages during the event timeframe:
  • NAEYC Annual Conference homepage
  • Sponsored event/program/component page(s) (if applicable)

Display/Sampling

• $1,800 exhibit space allowance
• Opportunity to distribute premiums at sponsored event

Networking and Hospitality

• Four registrations for NAEYC Annual Conference (a $1,360 value)
• Two invitations to VIP/invitation-only event

Please join us as a Platinum-level sponsor at the 2012 NAEYC Annual Conference and support and reach thousands of early childhood professionals around the world! For more information, please contact Kathleen Cassidy Donato at 800-424-2460 ext. 8824, or by e-mail kdonato@naeyc.org.