Apply to become a Sponsor or Exhibitor at the 2025 WSSDA Annual Conference held November 20 – 22, 2025 at the Hyatt Regency Downtown Seattle (NEW venue)! Don’t miss the opportunity to get in front of this dynamic and diverse group of education stakeholders and elected officials from across the state.

Exhibitor show days will be on Thursday, November 20, and Friday, November 21. Please email the Exhibit Hall Manager with any questions.

Before you Apply

Rules & Regulations

Please review the exhibitor rules and regulations before you apply to be a sponsor or exhibitor. Once you have submitted your application we will review and notify you about your status and booth location. Applications will be processed on a weekly basis.

Booth Map – NEW

Since WSSDA is at a new venue it is very important that you review the booth map prior to registering, paying particular attention to what kind of activity you can expect on each floor. Please note that booths are available in the foyer spaces on floors 3 – 7. Once you have reviewed the booth map and identified booths of interest, click the “Apply Now” button below.

Sponsorships

Diamond Sponsor – General Session – SOLD!

  • Includes (1) premium booth location in the Ballroom Foyer (Thursday/Friday)
  • Your logo and sponsor thanks on the main landing page of the WSSDA Annual Conference website
  • (1) full-page ad in the printed conference program or WSSDA Direct newsletter if no printed program is offered in 2025
  • Logo included on attendee communication pieces starting in September 2025 (sponsorship must be paid for by this time)
  • Thanked from the podium in the general session
  • 3-minute pre-recorded marketing video to be played during general session
  • Thank you slide with company logo in general sessions
  • (4) company reps to attend President’s Reception/Dinner (Thurs, Nov. 20)
  • Identified as a conference sponsor in your booth space (custom sign)
  • Maximum of (4) company reps at your booth

Platinum Sponsor

$8,500 through June 30; $9,000 starting July 1

  • Platinum sponsors may select one of four options for this sponsorship category:
    • App Sponsor – Banner with company logo and thank you in the app, used by all conference participants.
    • Boards of the Year Sponsor – Thank you included in the press release announcing Boards of the Year (“Sponsored by…”) which goes to all WSSDA members and wider Washington State audience. Thank you from the podium (with PPT slide) during Boards of the Year presentation.
    • Pre-Conference Sponsor – Thank you slide to be shown in each pre-conference meeting room along with thank you in each room from the stage.
    • President’s Dinner Sponsor – Pre-recorded company video (no audio) to be played during the welcome period of the President’s Dinner. Thank you sign with company logo at entry way.
  • Includes (1) premium booth location in the Ballroom Foyer (Thursday/Friday)
  • Your logo and sponsor thanks on the main landing page of the WSSDA Annual Conference website
  • (1) ½ page ad in printed conference program or WSSDA Direct newsletter if no printed program is offered in 2025
  • Logo included on attendee communication pieces starting in October 2025 (sponsorship must be paid for by this time)
  • Thank you slide with company logo in the general sessions
  • Identified as a conference sponsor in your booth space (custom sign)
  • Maximum of (2) company reps at your booth

Gold Sponsor – Breakout Session

$6,500 through June 30; $7,000 starting July 1

  • Includes (1) premium booth location (Thursday/Friday)
  • Present a (60 minute) breakout session during the conference that meets WSSDA guidelines
  • Logo included in the “Know Before You Go” messaging to all attendees
  • Thank you slide with company logo in the general sessions
  • (1) ½ page ad in printed conference program or WSSDA Direct newsletter if no printed program is offered in 2025
  • Identified as a conference sponsor in your booth space (custom sign)
  • Maximum of (2) company reps at your booth

Silver Sponsor – Host Room (NEW IN 2025)

$4,000 – $4,500 depending on room location, $4,500 – $5,000 starting July 1

  • Includes (1) meeting room
  • Sponsor will be able to host private events in their sponsor room throughout the conference.
  • Logo included in the “Know Before You Go” messaging to all attendees
  • Thank you slide with company logo in the general sessions
  • (1) ½ page ad in printed conference program or WSSDA Direct newsletter if no printed program is offered in 2025
  • Identified as a conference sponsor outside your room (custom sign)
  • Maximum of (4) company reps at your room.

Exhibit Booth Only

Exhibit Booth Pricing and inclusions

Tiered Booth Pricing through June 30; $250 increase starting July 1

  • Tier 1, $1,500
  • Tier 2, $1,750
  • Tier 3, $2,000
  • Tier 4, $2,200
  • Tier 5, $2,500

Exhibit booth inclusions

  • (1) 6’ skirted table
  • 8’ x 6’ booth space
  • Logo included on thank you slide during general session for participating as an exhibitor
  • Maximum of (2) company reps at your booth

Tabletop Booth Pricing & Inclusions

  • Tabletop booth, $1,700 through June 30; $200 increase starting July 1
  • Maximum of (1) company rep at your table
  • (1) 6’ skirted table
  • 8’ x 4’ table space (no pull up banners, only table covers allowed)
  • Logo included

Additional Company Representative Requests

New in 2025, we can now accommodate an additional booth representative for all standard booth locations. Cost is $1,000 per additional exhibit badge.

Exhibitor Hours (subject to change)

Wednesday, November 19
2:00 – 5:00 pm, Exhibitor Set-Up (for those who want to set early or have extensive set-ups)

Thursday, November 20
6:00 am – 7:30 am, Exhibitor Set-Up (for those with quick, minimal sets)
8:00 am – 6:00 pm, Exhibits Open

Friday, November 21
7:30 am – 4:00 pm, Exhibits Open
4:00 pm – 6:00 pm, Exhibitor Tear-Down

Decorator – Exhibitor Services

Fern will be the provider offering decorator services for your company booth. You will receive a link to their electronic order form in early September 2025.

Registration opens February 3, 2025!