WACUBO Business Partners & Exhibitors

Thank you for your interest. We hope you will partner with WACUBO in 2024!

Learn more about partnering with WACUBO in 2023 or register now!

At WACUBO, we've built a reputation of excellence. With keynote speakers like Dr. Condoleezza Rice, Patrick Lencioni, and Jim Collins and lively host cities like San Francisco, Seattle, and Anaheim in our repertoire, WACUBO is uniquely positioned to be the go-to professional development resource for business officers in higher education.

We owe much of our success to the generous support of our business partners. If you are a returning partner, we thank you so much for your continued support. If you are new to WACUBO, we thank you for considering an investment with us as part of your company's marketing plan.

4 Good Reasons to Go WACUBO

1. Expand your brand. With over 10,000 professionals from 350+ institutions represented among our membership, getting direct access to key decision-makers in the world of higher education has never been easier!

2. Connect with existing clients. Our event attendees rank this as one of the primary reasons to attend our events. Keep top-of-mind with your customers by being present where they gather.

3. Stretch your marketing budget. Take advantage of our Power Boost program and with a sponsorship commitment of $35,000 or higher, earn additional exposure opportunities at the WACUBO event of your choice.

4. Your competition is here. Simply put, can you afford not to be here?

In addition to our Annual Conference, WACUBO’s largest event, which we expect to draw more than 400 participants to Phoenix in 2023, we are proud to offer additional partnership opportunities at our Business Management Institute and Professional Development Workshops—both with their own unique attendee profiles and target markets.

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Business Partner Opportunities

DIAMOND SPONSOR - $40,000 (4 Available)

• Four (4) Complimentary Full Conference Registrations
• Rotating Banner on the WACUBO Website Throughout the Year
• Complimentary Exhibit Booth Space in the 2023 WACUBO Showcase
• Sponsorship Recognition at Keynote Address
• Two invitations with a plus one for each, to the President’s Dinner
• Pre-Post Conference Registration Attendee List
• Recognition in Conference Marketing & Communications (deadlines and content guidelines apply)
• One Invitation to Business Partner Council
• Concurrent Session Topic

Option of one (1) additional featured opportunity:

• Opening Evening Event Sponsorship at Desert Foothills (1 Available)
• VIP Keynote Introduction and Reception or Book Signing (Monday) (1 Available) SOLD OUT
• VIP Keynote Introduction and Reception or Book Signing (Tuesday) (1 Available) SOLD OUT
• VIP Keynote Introduction and Reception or Book Signing (Wednesday) (1 Available) SOLD OUT

PLATINUM SPONSOR - $35,000 (5 Available)

• Three (3) Complimentary Full Conference Registrations
• Complimentary Exhibit Booth Space in the 2023 WACUBO Showcase
• One Invitation, with a plus one, to the President’s Dinner
• Place Your One-Piece Insert in Attendee Conference Bags (650)
• Pre-Post Conference Attendee List
• Sponsorship Recognition at Keynote Address
• Recognition in Conference Marketing & Communications (deadlines and content guidelines apply)

Option of one (1) additional featured opportunity:

• General Session Intro/Branding (Monday and Tuesday) (2 Available)
• President’s Dinner Sponsor (Saturday) (1 Available)
• President’s Reception & Toast Sponsor (Tuesday) (1 Available)
• Volunteer Appreciation Luncheon Sponsor (Monday) (1 Available)

 GOLD SPONSOR - $25,000 (7 Available)

• One (1) Complimentary Full Conference Registrations
• Complimentary Exhibit Booth Space in the 2023 WACUBO Showcase
• Pre-Post Conference Attendee List
• Recognition in Conference Marketing & Communications (deadlines and content guidelines apply)
• One Invitation, with a plus one, to the President’s Dinner

Option of one (1) additional featured opportunity:

• Dessert Reception (Monday or Tuesday Afternoon) (2 Available)
• Registration Sponsor (1 Available)
• Wine and Cheese Reception Sponsor (Monday) (1 Available) SOLD OUT
• Attendee Breakfast Buffet Sponsor (3 Available)

 SILVER SPONSOR - $15,000 (7 Available)

• One Complimentary Full Conference Registration
• One Invitation, with a plus one, to the President’s Dinner
• Pre-Post Conference Attendee List
• Recognition in Conference Marketing & Communications (deadlines and content guidelines apply)

Option of one (1) additional featured opportunity:

• WACUBO After Dark Sponsor (Tuesday) (1 Available) SOLD OUT
• Showcase Opening Event & Kickoff Social (Sunday) (1 Available) SOLD OUT
• Banner Ad in Conference App (1 Available)
• Roundtables (Monday lunch or Wednesday breakfast) (2 Available)
• Wi-Fi Sponsor (1 Available) SOLD OUT
• Emerging Professionals Event (1 Available)

BRONZE SPONSOR - $10,000 (16 Available)

• One (1) Complimentary Full Conference Registration
• Pre-Post Conference Attendee List
• Recognition in Conference Marketing & Communications (deadlines and content guidelines apply)

Option of one (1) additional featured opportunity:

• Showcase Classroom Presentation (3 Available)
• Present a Business Partner Session (9 Available) SOLD OUT
• Attendee Welcome Bag (1 Available) SOLD OUT
• Conference Lanyard (1 Available) SOLD OUT
• Conference Water Bottle (1 Available) SOLD OUT
• Baseball Caps / Bucket Hats (1 Available)

 COPPER SPONSOR - $7,500 (7 Available)

• Includes (1) Complimentary Full Conference Registration
• Pre-Post Conference Attendee List
• Recognition in Conference Marketing & Communications (deadlines and content guidelines apply)

 Option of one (1) additional featured opportunity:

• Refreshment Break (Monday or Tuesday) (2 Available)
• Charging Stations (3 Available) SOLD OUT
• Souvenir Pins (1 Available)
• Handheld Fans (1 Available)

Additional Showcase Options

• Exhibit Booth Space in the 2023 WACUBO Showcase | $3,195
• One (1) complimentary showcase representative
• Pre-Post Conference Attendee List
• Recognition in Conference Marketing & Communications
• Name listed on the Conference website
• Name listed on Conference signage
• Additional Full Conference Registration | $900
• Additional Showcase-only Registration | $500
• Upgrade to a Full Conference Registration later | $400

GOLF SPONSORSHIPS

• Title Sponsor - $15,000 (1 Available) SOLD OUT
• Pro Shop Gift Certificate - $2,500 ($50 per golfer x 50) (1 Available)
• Welcome Bag - Provide golf merchandise such as golf balls, tees, towels, etc for 50 golfers (1 Available) SOLD OUT
• Closest to the Pin Prizes - $200 per par 3 x 4 holes = $800 (1 Available)
• Beverage Cart - $2,000 (1 Available) 
• Breakfast - $3,000 (1 Available)

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Support the 2023 Service Project

Every year, WACUBO participates in a Service Project in connection with the Annual Conference. Recently, WACUBO re-envisioned its service project to incorporate and encourage the higher education presence while providing a valuable community service to local schools with youth and students who may not have thought higher education was an option available to them. Learn more about the 2023 Service Project.

Business Partner Steering Committee Chair
Nichol Luoma

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