2025 Annual Meeting

Annual Meeting Program Partnerships

The AAC&U Annual Meeting is the association’s largest and most diverse gathering of higher education stakeholders and senior leaders, bringing together college and university presidents, chief academic officers, faculty members, and academic leaders. AAC&U is a microcosm of the entire higher education community, so these participants come from every kind of institution—large and small, private and public, four-year and two-year, residential, and online—to explore the integral relationship between liberal education and democracy. This meeting also engages policy leaders from state higher education systems and national associations. Programming includes topical symposia, workshops, concurrent sessions, and exclusive programming for college and university presidents who are members of the AAC&U Presidents’ Trust.

Program Partnership Opportunities

AAC&U seeks to accommodate the support and engagement of partners who enhance the mission of AAC&U and our member institutions. Partnership and advertising opportunities can also be combined with additional opportunities for branding, building awareness, generating leads, or thought leadership. Please contact [email protected] to learn more.

Gold ($15,000)Silver ($10,000)Bronze ($5,000)
Partner logo recognized on the event website, mobile app, and on-site signageXXX
Number of complimentary meeting registrations321
On-site exhibit boothXXX
Opt-in attendee list (includes names, titles, institutions, and email addresses)XX
Concurrent session (limited number available)X

Special Partnership Opportunities

  • Investment: $15,000 (4 available)

    The AAC&U Presidents’ Trust Symposium draws a diverse audience of college and university presidents representing a broad cross-section of higher education institutions from across the globe and provides opportunities for chief executive officers to network with peers and engage with leading experts on the most pressing issues facing higher education. Participation in this half-day event is open only to presidents, chief executive officers, and invited guests.

    Benefits:

    • Verbal recognition of partner during the Presidents’ Trust Symposium by AAC&U President Lynn Pasquerella and/or the current chair of the Presidents’ Trust. The partner may provide a short script (approximately 1 minute) for this acknowledgment, subject to AAC&U’s final approval.
    • Partner logo showcased as a Presidents’ Trust Symposium partner on the Presidents’ Trust Symposium website and on-site signage.
    • Two complimentary registrations for the Presidents’ Trust Symposium and the annual meeting.
    • Access to opt-in Presidents’ Trust Symposium attendee list (includes names, titles, institutions, and email addresses).
    • Where not otherwise specified, recognition as Gold Partner in Annual Meeting collateral.
  • Investment: $15,000

    The Opening Forum showcases a prominent speaker, typically from higher education, business, or media. This is an evening event that precedes the official opening of the annual meeting and is followed by a welcome reception and networking opportunities. Due to the caliber of the invited speaker and schedule placement, it is a highly anticipated and well-attended event at the annual meeting.

    Benefits:

    • Partner logo prominently displayed in slideshow shown during lead-up to start of Opening Forum.
    • Verbal recognition of partnership at the beginning of the Forum by AAC&U President Lynn Pasquerella. The partner may provide a short script (approximately 30 seconds) for this recognition, subject to AAC&U’s final approval.
    • Partner logo will be showcased alongside the Opening Forum on the event website, mobile app, and on-site signage.
    • Partner may produce and place printed collateral (no larger than 8.5”x11”) on chairs in the ballroom before the Forum begins.
    • Three complimentary registrations to the annual meeting.
    • Where not otherwise specified, recognition as a Gold Partner in annual meeting collateral.
  • Investment: $15,000

    The Opening Plenary is the largest gathering of attendees at the annual meeting. Presided over by AAC&U’s board chair, the plenary features a welcome from AAC&U President Lynn Pasquerella, a keynote address or panel discussion on the meeting theme, and recognition of annual awards.

    Benefits:

    • Partner logo and content prominently displayed in slideshow shown during lead-up to start of Opening Plenary.
    • Verbal recognition of partnership at the beginning of the Opening Plenary by AAC&U board chair or by President Lynn Pasquerella. The partner may provide a short script (approximately 30 seconds) for this recognition, subject to AAC&U final approval.
    • Partner logo showcased alongside the Opening Plenary on the event website, mobile app, and on-site signage.
    • Partner may produce and place collateral (no larger than 8.5”x11”) on chairs in the ballroom before the Opening Plenary begins.
    • Three complimentary registrations to the annual meeting.
    • Where not otherwise specified, recognition as a Gold Partner in annual meeting collateral.
  • Investment: $10,000

    The closing plenary is introduced by AAC&U’s incoming board chair and features a keynote address by a leading voice in higher education.

    Benefit:

    • Partner logo and content prominently displayed in slideshow shown during lead-up to start of Closing Plenary.
    • Verbal recognition of partnership at the beginning of the Closing Plenary by AAC&U board chair. The partner may provide a short script (approximately 30 seconds) for this recognition, subject to AAC&U final approval.
    • Partner logo showcased alongside the Closing Plenary on the event website, mobile app, and on-site signage.
    • Partner may produce and place collateral (no larger than 8.5”x11”) on chairs in the ballroom before the Closing Plenary begins.
    • Two complimentary registrations to the annual meeting.
    • Where not otherwise specified, recognition as a Silver Partner in annual meeting collateral.
  • Investment: $10,000 (3 available)

    This ticketed event brings together a diverse group of leaders from across all sectors of higher education. The program typically features a moderated dialogue among prominent women leaders around pressing issues in higher education. Registration typically exceeds 150 people.

    Benefits:

    • Verbal recognition of partner during the breakfast’s welcome remarks.
    • Partner logo showcased on the event website, mobile website, and on-site signage.
    • Access to opt-in Women’s Leadership Breakfast attendee list (includes names, titles, institutions, and email addresses).
    • Two complimentary registrations to the Women’s Leadership Breakfast and the annual meeting.
    • Where not otherwise specified, recognition as a Silver Partner in annual meeting collateral.
  • Investment: $10,000 (3 available)

    Focused on contemporary challenges faced by faculty and administrators of color, this ticketed luncheon provides a unique opportunity to engage with leaders from all types of institutions across the higher education landscape. Participants span a range of institutional types and stakeholder roles within colleges and universities. The event features a speaker or panel of higher education leaders addressing pressing issues facing faculty and administrators of color in their efforts to advance student success and liberal education. Registration typically exceeds 100 people.

    Benefit:

    • Verbal recognition of partner during the luncheon’s welcome remarks.
    • Partner logo showcased on the event website, mobile website, and on-site signage.
    • Access to opt-in luncheon attendee list (includes names, titles, institutions, and email addresses).
    • Two complimentary registrations to the Faculty and Administrators of Color Luncheon and the annual meeting.
    • Where not otherwise specified, recognition as a Silver Partner in annual meeting collateral.
  • Investment: $10,000 (1 available)

    Sole sponsorship, exclusive branding, and optional personalized engagement opportunities during a scheduled evening reception opportunities.

    Benefits:

    • Partner logo and content prominently displayed in reception area.
    • Partner logo showcased on on-site signage, meeting website, and app.
    • One complimentary registration to the meeting.
    • Where not otherwise specified, recognition as a Bronze partner in general conference collateral.
    • Verbal recognition of partnership at the end of the Forum by AAC&U leadership. The partner may provide a short script (approximately 30 seconds) for this acknowledgment, subject to AAC&U's final approval.
    • Partner logo prominently displayed in slideshow shown during lead-up to start of the Opening Forum.
  • Investment: $10,000 (2 available)

    Sole sponsorship and exclusive branding of one of the breakfast events during the annual meeting. Held over breakfast on two mornings during the annual meeting, roundtable discussions provide opportunities for participants to share successful strategies and examples of effective academic and institutional leadership and/or change at all levels.

    Benefits:

    • Partner logo showcased on the event website, mobile website, and on-site signage.
    • Access to opt-in attendee list (includes names, titles, institutions, and email addresses).
    • Two complimentary registrations to the annual meeting.
    • Where not otherwise specified, recognition as a Silver Partner in annual meeting collateral.
  • Investment: $7,500 (4 available)

    Exclusive branding opportunities within a Wi-Fi and charging lounge available to participants throughout the conference.

    Benefits:

    • Partner-branded signage.
    • Partner-branded charging station.
    • Partner may produce and place collateral on side tables.
    • Where not otherwise specified, recognition as a Silver Partner in annual meeting collateral.
  • Investment: $5,000

    Sponsorship and branding opportunities during a networking break at the annual meeting.

    Benefits:

    • Partner logo and content prominently displayed in reception area.
    • Partner logo showcased on event website, mobile app and on-site signage.
    • One complimentary registration to the annual meeting.
    • Where not otherwise specified, recognition as a Bronze Partner in annual meeting collateral.
  • Space is available for a limited number of receptions hosted by AAC&U partners during the Annual Meeting. Please contact [email protected] to learn more.

Additional Event Partnership Opportunities

We welcome creative ideas for increasing brand awareness and engagement at AAC&U events.

Contact [email protected] with ideas of your own or to learn more about:

  • Registration swag
  • Concurrent sessions
  • Registration tote bag sponsorship
  • On-site focus groups
  • Registration flyer/brochure insert
  • Branded refreshment/networking break
  • Conference registration giveaways
  • Private receptions
  • Lanyards
  • Hotel keycards
  • Charging stations
  • Conference Wi-Fi
  • Private meeting room access

Learn More About Program Sponsorship

Download the prospectus and review options to engage with higher education professionals from around the world with AAC&U.