2018 - 2020 diversity abroad conference · to lead the field of international education in...

2018 Diversity Abroad Conference Sponsor & Exhibitor Guide

Dear Partners,

Now more than ever the work we do to advance diversity and inclusive excellence in global education is needed. As the landscape of higher education continues to change we must adapt our practices and policies to effectively support a growing and increasingly diverse student population. Diversity and inclusive excellence is essential to ensuring equitable access to global educational opportunities. There is much to learn in this space and Diversity Abroad is excited to continue to lead the field of international education in delivering high quality professional learning experiences that prepare you and your colleagues for success.

To that end, we are excited to host the 6th Annual Diversity Abroad Conference in Miami, FL on April 7 - 10, 2018! The conference, along with the Minority Serving Institution Global Education Summit and the Global Student Leadership Summit is the premier event for professionals and students interested in increasing equitable access, representative diversity, and fostering inclusive excellence in global education.

We expect over 500 attendees to join us for the 6th Annual Diversity Abroad Conference, which will be our largest gathering to date.

The Diversity Abroad Conference, along with the MSI Summit and Global Student Leadership Summit is an opportunity to publicly align your brand with Diversity Abroad and our mission and to build awareness for your brand among leaders and practitioners from the Diversity Abroad community.

We offer a wide range of sponsorship opportunities to suit your needs and that will fit your budget. Last year we sold out of sponsorships so I encourage you to review the enclosed details and respond as quickly as possible. Please note important dates for sponsorship discounts are outlined in the prospectus and also booth selection is based on the contract submission date, so don’t delay!

On behalf of the conference planning committee and the entire Diversity Abroad team, I hope you’ll make the choice to partner with us and help make the 6th Annual Diversity Abroad Conference a success!

Kind regards,

Andrew Gordon CEO & Founder Diversity Abroad

500+ATTENDEES

100+SPEAKERS

40+SPONSORS & PARTNERS

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OUR MISSION

To ensure the next generation of young people from diverse and underserved backgrounds have equitable access to global educational opportunities that will prepare them for success in the 21st century.

OUR VISION

That the next generation of young people from diverse and underrepresented backgrounds are equipped with the skills and experience to compete

in the 21st century global marketplace by having equitable access to meaningful global educational opportunities and by having adequate support.

OUR PURPOSE

To connect talented diverse students to global educational and career opportunities. To advance diversity and inclusive good practices in global education.

3 ABOUT DIVERSITY ABROAD

In spring 2018, a diverse group of academic, higher education, government and industry professionals committed to equitable access, representative diversity, and fostering inclusive excellence in global education, will meet in Miami for the 6th Annual Diversity Abroad Conference, which includes the MSI Global Education Summit and Global Student Leadership Summit. The annual Diversity Abroad Conference is a one-of-a-kind professional development event that brings together professionals and students from the US and abroad — to network, discuss, debate, and share good practices to ensure all students have equal access to global educational opportunities. Professionals who attend the Diversity Abroad Conference will leave with the motivation, professional contacts, and resources, to begin or to continue advancing diversity and inclusive good practices at their institutions or organizations.

4 ABOUT THE CONFERENCE

• Temple University

• WorldTeach

• University of California, Riverside

• University of California, San Diego

• University of Missouri

• Ben Gurion University

• SUNY New Paltz

CONFERENCE PARTNERS

5 THANK YOU TO PAST SPONSORS

WHO ATTENDS

Attendees come to the Diversity Abroad Conference from the following types of offices/organizations:

• Faculty & Academic Department Chairs

• Education Abroad (Senior International Officers, Directors, & Advisors)

• Career Services

• Diversity/Multicultural (Chief Diversity Officers, Directors, & Advisors)

• High School Counselors

• International Students and Scholarship Services (Directors & Advisors)

• Public/Private Sector Human Resources & Recruitment Professionals

• Representatives from Education Abroad Organizations

• International Program Alumni

• Graduate Students

• Non-US based International Education Directors & Staff

• Government Representatives from Ministries of Education & Foreign Affairs

• Deans of International Affairs/Relations

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2017 CONFERENCE STATS7

47% SENIOR

33% MID-LEVEL

19% ENTRY-LEVEL

98.78% OF RESPONDENTS RATED THE CONFERENCE AS GOOD OR EXCELLENT

OVER 230 DIFFERENT ORGANIZATIONS AND INSTITUTIONS REPRESENTED

INSTITUTIONS

LEVEL OF EXPERIENCE

17% INCREASE IN ATTENDACE

ATTENDANCE SATISFACTION

DA conference continues to be the most provocative conference content in the field. I continue to be inspired by the innovative work my colleagues are doing

Thank you so much for an amazing experience and for cultivating such a remarkable community. If I had to choose only one conference to go to it would be this one!

The smaller number of registrants made it very easy to network and chat with others about challenges and potential solutions. The student panel at lunch was also fantastic.

I really really enjoyed the conference. More than any conference I’ve been to before. I felt like I really was able to grow and learn about inclusive excellence in the field and I was very inspired by all the people I met.

Awesome conference! I’m recommending that my university send someone each year. I love that it wasn’t only professionals who worked in the study abroad office. There were representatives across all areas which helped us recognize how we could utilize one another on campus as a living resource.

8 TESTIMONIALS

Access to a large group of professionals from universities, agencies, and services providers who are working to advance diversity & inclusive practices at their institutions or organizations. The ability to promote your organization’s products and services in a respected professional environment.

High visibility for your organization as a champion of diversity and inclusion during targeted points before, during, and after the conference.

Opportunity to market directly to conference attendees via marketing materials and promotional giveaways that showcase your organization; and, in some cases, ability to address participants as a group about your products and/or services.

Branding reinforcement of your organization’s visual identity. With your organization’s logo featured on conference communications, signage, and/or giveaways, sponsorship strengthens your organization’s visual brand.

Recognition within the higher education, corporate, and government agency community as an organization that shares their vision for equitable access to global learning opportunities.

Sponsors of the Diversity Abroad Conference derive benefits that provide an excellent return on their marketing investment.

9 SPONSOR BENEFITS

• Two passes to the Partners Welcome Reception

• Approved marketing material placed inside the attendee packets

• Recognition on the conference website homepage

• Opportunity to sponsor conference session(s)

• Recognition in pre-conference communications

• Ad in conference program (Full Page)

• Premium exhibit table

• Recognition as a conference sponsor in the Diversity Abroad conference program

• Listing on the “Conference Sponsors” page on the Diversity Abroad Conference website

• Two complimentary full conference registrations

GOLD SPONSORSHIP

($8,500)

Three Opportunities

10 DIVERSITY ABROAD CONFERENCE SPONSORSHIP

• Ad in conference program (Half Page)

• Exhibit table



• Two complimentary full conference registrations

SILVER SPONSORSHIP

($3,500)

Eight Opportunities

DIVERSITY ABROAD CONFERENCE SPONSORSHIP

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• Exhibit Table or Full Page Ad in Conference Program



• One complimentary full conference registration

BRONZE SPONSORSHIP

($2,500)

Twenty Opportunities


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• One complimentary full conference registration

CONFERENCE PARTNER

($1,250)

Unlimited Opportunities


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EVENT SPONSORSHIP OPTIONS

BREAKFAST ROUNDTABLES

$2,500 / 2 Opportunities

DESCRIPTION. Each morning of the conference attendees will be able to meet in an informal setting over breakfast to discuss current topics pertaining to equity and inclusion in global education

BENEFITS. Signage placed outside the dining area, marketing materials placed on the breakfast tables, and recognition in the conference program and app as the sponsor

AWARDS LUNCH

$6,000 / Exclusive

DESCRIPTION. Every year Diversity Abroad honors colleagues and organizations through the Diversity & Inclusion Awards. The lunchtime awards ceremony is one of the marquee events of the conference.

BENEFITS. Signage placed outside of the ballroom, marketing materials placed on each chair, opportunity to address attendees, VIP table for 10, and recognition in the conference program as the lunch sponsor

OPENING LUNCH

$6,000 / Exclusive

DESCRIPTION. On the first full day of the conference the Opening Lunch serves as an opportunity to hear from students and network with colleagues.

BENEFITS. Signage placed outside of the ballroom, marketing materials placed on each chair, opportunity to address attendees, VIP table for 10, and recognition in the conference program as the lunch sponsor

PLENARY PANEL DISCUSSION


DESCRIPTION. The plenary discussion convenes leaders from industry, higher education, and the public sector to discuss diversity and globalization and how these forces will impact higher education as well as the public and private sector.

BENEFITS. Signage placed outside of the session, recognition in the conference program as the plenary sponsor, opportunity to introduce panelist.

POSTER FAIR RECEPTION

$7,500 / Exclusive

DESCRIPTION. Taking place on the second day of the conference, the Poster Fair Reception is a time to explore the cutting edge research of graduate students as attendees dine on local cuisine and wine.

BENEFITS. Signage placed outside of reception, branded napkins, marketing materials placed on cocktail table tops, opportunity to address attendees, and recognition in the conference program as the poster fair reception sponsor

OPENING RECEPTION

$7,500 / Exclusive

DESCRIPTION. After the innovation competition, the Diversity Abroad Conference kicks off with an opening reception where colleagues connect, network, and wind down.

BENEFITS. Signage placed outside of reception, branded napkins, marketing materials placed on cocktail table tops, opportunity to address attendees, and recognition in the conference program as the opening reception sponsor

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EVENT SPONSORSHIP OPTIONS / A LA CARTE OPTIONS

INNOVATION COMPETITION

$6,000 / Exclusive

DESCRIPTION. The Innovation Competition consist of pitches from top Innovation Competition submissions. A panel of judges will vote on the best pitches and winners will receive cash prize.

BENEFITS. Signage placed outside of the session, recognition in the conference program as the Innovation Competition sponsor, opportunity to introduce each pitch and announce the winners.

CONCURRENT SESSIONS

$500

DESCRIPTION. The foundation of the Diversity Abroad Conference is its learning and development. The concurrent session sponsor allows partners to connect their brand to any given session.

BENEFITS. Recognition in the conference program and materials placed inside of the session room.

OTHER SPONSORSHIP OPTIONS

CONFERENCE PROGRAM ADVERTISING

• BACK INSIDE COVER – $1,500

• FRONT INSIDE COVER – $1,500

• FULL PAGE – $850

CONFERENCE TOTE BAGS CONFERENCE APP CONFERENCE NAME TAGS

CONFERENCE NOTEPAD

$3,500 $2,500 $3,000

$1,500

BENEFITS. Sponsor’s logo will be placed on one side of the Diversity Abroad Conference tote bag.

BENEFITS. Sponsor’s logo will appear when users download and interact with the conference app.

BENEFITS. Sponsor’s name and/or logo will be printed on nametag lanyards given to all attendees.

BENEFITS. A custom notepad with the sponsor’s logo will be included in each attendee packet.

CONFERENCE PENS

$1,000

BENEFITS. Custom pens with the sponsor’s logo will be placed in each registrant’s conference tote bag. Additionally, sponsor pens will be placed in the rooms during concurrent sessions.

REFRESHMENT BREAKS


DESCRIPTION. The refreshment breaks are an opportunity for attendees to relax and network in between sessions and events.

BENEFITS. Signage inside the refreshment area, recognition in the conference program, branded napkins placed in the break area.

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The Global Student Leadership Summit is an opportunity for Diversity Abroad to support diverse alumni of international programs. In its 4th year, the 2018 Global Student Leadership Summit (GSLS) will attract dozens of diverse and underrepresented students who have studied, interned, volunteered or worked abroad to focus on the skills essential to being a successful leader in a diverse and global society. Students will participate in hands-

on student leadership sessions, engage in critical dialogue, establish and maintain relationships with likeminded student leaders, and connect with professionals from higher education, the public and private sector. Participation in GSLS will help student leaders develop and strengthen important skills such as: self-awareness, communication, team building, embracing diversity & difference and more.

GLOBAL STUDENT LEADERSHIP SUMMIT SPONSORSHIP

WHO ATTENDS

16% Men

7% Business

28% STEM

4% Freshman

39% Senior

20% International Studies / Public Policy

84% Women 16% Sophomore

45% 3.5 or Higher

16% 2.9 or Lower

39% 3.0 - 3.496% Communications

39% Social Science

41% Junior

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GLOBAL STUDENT LEADERSHIP SUMMIT SPONORSHIP LEVELS

GSLS HOST SPONSOR

$6,000 / Exclusive

BENEFITS. Listing on GSLS website, full page ad in conference program, insert in conference tote, opportunity to view student participant profiles, send custom email to student participants, and to address student participants, table during career & graduate opportunities reception.

ADD ON TRAVEL STIPEND

$2,500 / Unlimited

BENEFITS. A named $500 travel grant for a GSLS participant.

SESSION SPONSOR

$850 / 9 Opportunities

BENEFITS. Listing on GSLS website, in GSLS program of events, and opportunity to place informational materials inside the session rooms.

KEYNOTE SPONSOR

$2,500 / Exclusive

BENEFITS. Listing on Conference website, in GSLS program, branding outside the event auditorium, and opportunity to introduce the keynote speaker.

WELCOME RECEPTION

$2,500 / Exclusive

BENEFITS. Signage placed outside of reception, branded napkins, marketing materials placed on cocktail table tops, recognition in the GSLS program as the welcome reception sponsor.

CAREER / GRADUATE FAIR ONLY

$750 / 12 Opportunities

BENEFITS. Exhibit space during the career/graduate fair and listing in GSLS program of events.

GSLS PARTNERS


BENEFITS. Listing on GSLS webpage, in GSLS program of events, and opportunity to view student participant profiles. Table during the career & graduate opportunities reception.

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As part of its commitment to build capacity for study abroad and comprehensive internationalization at Minority Serving Institutions (MSIs), Diversity Abroad will host the 3rd Annual Minority Serving Institution Global Education Summit. The MSI Global Education Summit brings together dozens of administrators, academics, and practitioners from minority serving institutions who are working to internationalize their campuses with education abroad, international students, and other global learning opportunities. The MSI Global Education Summit is designed to enhance the institutional capacity of MSIs to integrate international education efforts into the current campus climate.

Supporting the MSI Global Education Summit will provide sponsors the opportunity to engage with a diverse group of professionals from MSIs who are interested in establishing partnerships to build capacity to internationalize their campuses.

MINORITY SERVING INSTITUTION GLOBAL EDUCATION SUMMIT

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WHO ATTENDS20

WHAT TYPES OF INSTITUTIONS ATTEND?

55% from Historically Black Colleges & Universities

12% from Service Providers

9% from Government Agencies

4% from Non-MSI Institutions

20% from Hispanic Serving Institutions

WHAT IS THE EXPERIENCE LEVEL OF THE ATTENDEES?

43% Administrators

9% Staff

12% Other

36% Faculty

MSI GLOBAL EDUCATION SUMMIT SPONSORSHIP LEVELS21

DIAMONDSPONSOR($15,000)

Exclusive Opportunity

ADVOCATE ($7,500)

Two Opportunities

ENVOY($3,000)

Four Opportunities

Logo on the front cover of the MSI Summit program

Recognition on all MSI Conference signage

Opportunity to address conference attendees

Access to MSI Summit attendee list prior to the event

Approved marketing material placed inside the attendee packets

Recognition in pre-summit communications

Ad in MSI Summit program

Materials placed on information table

Recognition as a sponsor in the MSI Summit program

Listing on sponsor section of “MSI Summit” website

Number of complimentary MSI Summit registrations 3 2 1

OTHER SPONSORSHIP OPTIONS

OPENING PLENARY SPONSOR

$4,000

DESCRIPTION. Sponsor introduces the speaker and branding inside the event and in the program.

OPENING RECEPTION

$4,000


NETWORKING LUNCH

$3,500


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