Find out what opportunities Member Summit can open up for your organization. Contact Kyran Kennedy at kkennedy@commonapp.org or call 703.236.2780

Member Summit 2019

May 6-8, 2019Hyatt Regency Crystal CityCrystal City (Arlington), Virginia

commonapp.org/membersummit

2019

Sponsorship & Exhibitor Prospectus

What began as an experiment by 15 forward-thinking institutions more than 40 years ago has evolved into a comprehensive membership organization representing more than 800 member colleges and universities around the globe. Today, the Common App sits at the epicenter of a robust community of hundreds of thousands of admission professionals and school counselors supporting more than 1 million students each year in their journey to college.

Each year, hundreds of Common App members convene at our annual Member Summit to share best practices, network with peers, gain insight into the Common App’s strategic roadmap, and discover new and innovative ways they can enhance their admission and enrollment management practices to improve access for all students.

As a sponsor and exhibitor of the Member Summit, you will:

• Support innovation and best practices in lowering barriers to college access and admissions

• Showcase ways in which your organization can help member colleges and universities achieve their goals and support students more effectively

• Connect with an intimate network of decision-makers and influencers from private and public institutions across the United States and internationally

One application, unlimited possibilities.Improving access, equity, and integrity in the college admissions process.

“As a sponsor of last year’s Member Summit, we not only got the marketing exposure we were hoping for, but we generated new interest for Liaison that resulted in new strategic business opportunities. However, beyond that, it felt like we were part of a greater community of like-minded organizations looking to improve the state of college admissions and advance our shared mission.”

Judy Chappelear, Director of Association Partnerships, Liaison International

Member Summit by the NumbersMore than a dozen partners, exhibitors, and sponsors have contributed to the Member Summit experience, including:

These organizations saw a combined exposure of more than 60 hours of exhibit time with attendees, presented 5 sessions during the conference, and conducted more than 8 demonstrations in our Innovation Lounge.

Attendee Profiles

Last year’s Summit saw more than 400 attendees total. As a sponsor or exhibitor at Member Summit you’ll connect with hundreds of individuals representing a diverse set of Common App’s more than 800 member colleges and universities, including:

Engage in Great ContentThis year’s Member Summit attendees will engage in a variety of presentations and discussions centered around: improving

the college application process, lowering barriers to admission, increasing access to financial aid and scholarship resources,

creating evidence-based awareness campaigns, and much more.

Enrollment Leaders16.9%

Admissions Staff10.7%

Technical/Operations22.8%

Admissions Directors49.6%

Dr. Freeman A. Hrabowski, President of UMBC (University of Maryland, Baltimore County) since 1992, is a consultant on science and math education to national agencies, universities, and school systems. He was named by President Obama to chair the President’s Advisory Commission on Educational Excellence for African Americans. He also chaired the National Academies’ committee that produced the report, Expanding Underrepresented Minority Participation: America’s Science and Technology Talent at the Crossroads (2011). His 2013 TED talk highlights the “Four Pillars of College Success in Science”.

Named one of the 100 Most Influential People in the World by TIME (2012) and one of America’s Best Leaders by U.S. News & World Report (2008), he also received TIAA-CREF’s Theodore M. Hesburgh Award for Leadership Excellence (2011), the Carnegie Corporation’s Academic Leadership Award (2011), and the Heinz Award (2012) for contributions to improving the “Human Condition”.

UMBC has been recognized as a model for inclusive excellence by such publications as U.S. News, which the past eight years has recognized UMBC as a national leader in academic innovation and undergraduate teaching. Dr. Hrabowski’s most recent book, Holding Fast to Dreams: Empowering Youth from the Civil Rights Crusade to STEM Achievement, describes the events and experiences that played a central role in his development as an educator and leader.

Keynote SpeakerDr. Freeman A. Hrabowski

Sponsorship Packages

Silver (x4) Gold (x2) Platinum (x1)

Sustainability Partners $10,000 $15,000 $25,000

Logo display and recognition of sponsorship at Welcome Reception X X X

Logo display and recognition of sponsorship at Breakfast X X X

Logo display and recognition of sponsorship at Cocktail Hour X X X

Logo display and recognition of sponsorship at Luncheon X X X

Essential Exhibitor Package ($2,000 value) X X X

Extra event registrations 2 5 10

One handout in conference bag (8.5x11 max) X X

Share introductory remarks prior to Luncheon Panel X X

Branded Innovation Space Presence with Demo Stations X

45 Minute Exhibitor Presentation X

Exhibitor Packages

Essential Standard Custom

Exhibitor Packages (15 Total) $2,000 $3,000 $5,000

Skirted 6' table and 2 chairs X X X

Two event registrations X X X

Name and description in mobile app X X X

Name and link from conference website X X X

Logo in pre-conference e-mails X X

Extra event registrations 1 2

One handout in conference bag (8.5x11 max) X

A la Carte Opportunities

Additional Sponsorship Opportunities

Conference Wi-Fi Sponsorship (1 available) $10,000

Beverage Breaks (3 available) $8,000

Conference Mobile App Sponsorship (1 available) $5,000

Conference Bag Sponsorship (1 available) $4,000

Conference Notebooks (1 available) $3,000

Email Broadcast (Pre- or Post) $2,500

Conference Lanyard (1 available) $2,000

One handout in conference bag (8.5x11 max) $1,000

Conference Pens (1 available) $1,000

Standalone Registration (No Exhibit or Sponsorship) $1,000

Additional Registration (For Exhibitors or Sponsors only) $500

Contact Kyran Kennedy atkkennedy@commonapp.org or call 703.236.2780

Find out what opportunities Member Summit can open up for your organization.