Information for Vendors
We’re excited to offer an in-person Professional Development Group (PDG) Student Loans & Financial Services Conference scheduled for December 3-5 in Myrtle Beach, South Carolina and we invite you to partner with us as a conference sponsor or exhibitor.
WHO IS PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT GROUP? Since 1986, PDG has established conferences that are national in scope. Each year we host the Student Loans & Financial Services Conference, the Cards & Payments on Campus Conference, and the College & University Bursars Conference. In addition, PDG offers training and professional development certificates to the higher education professional community. I am looking forward to keeping this long history moving forward.
WHO TYPICALLY PARTICIPATES IN THIS CONFERENCE ? We expect a variety of higher education professionals representing public, private, and proprietary colleges and universities, including community colleges, trade and technical schools throughout the United States.
WHAT TYPES OF COMPANIES ARE EXHIBITORS AT OUR EVENTS? Participating exhibitors have included payment processors, collection agencies, billing services, tuition management firms, software and hardware companies, student financial services, skip-trace specialists, law firms, and credit card providers. You are cordially invited to be a part of it all!
Below are more details about the four sponsorship and exhibitor levels detailing a variety of ways that your organization can benefit from involvement with the Student Loans & Financial Services Conference.
If you have any questions about the conference or any details related to sponsoring or exhibiting at this event, please feel free to contact info@prodev.com. We look forward to working with you and your team on this event.
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Diamond Sponsor/Exhibitor: $10,000
The DIAMOND SPONSORSHIP gives your organization increased brand awareness and message exposure creating opportunities that go well beyond the conference event. This exclusive sponsorship level is only available to one vendor.
● 60-minute general session presentation to all participants during the conference.
● One pre-conference workshop (up to 4 hours maximum) with an opportunity to present to attendees.
● Promoted as the exclusive sponsor of the Sunday Evening Welcome Reception . PDG will promote your organization as the exclusive sponsor through marketing emails, verbal acknowledgements, and signage at the event.
● One 8’ x 10’ exhibit space with prominent placement in the exhibit hall area allowing you to engage and interact with attendees in-person .
● Four (4) complimentary conference registrations, which includes access to all conference and networking sessions, as well as food/beverages at the Monday and Tuesday breakfasts, Monday lunch, and Sunday reception. Sponsors are welcomed and encouraged to attend any of the participant sessions including any networking sessions and receptions.
● Advertisement banner on PDG’s website for six months including a direct hyperlink to your company website.
● Two (2) PDG email blasts promoting the sponsor’s general conference session and pre-conference workshop.
● Prominent placement of company name and logo on prodev.com website including a direct hyperlink to your company website.
● Inclusion in Exhibitor Passport Contest, which encourages attendees to interact with the exhibitor’s booth for an opportunity to win prizes.
● Electronic list of conference registrants 3 weeks prior to the event for company promotional communications, as well as a final registrant roster 3 days prior to the conference start date.
● Recognition during the opening and closing announcements (verbal acknowledgements and company name/logo highlighted in presentation slides).
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Platinum Sponsor/Exhibitor: $5,000
The PLATINUM SPONSORSHIP is a top spot with access to brand opportunities and exposure offering premium signage and messaging.
● 60-minute breakout session presentation to conference participants.
● Promoted as an exclusive sponsor in one of the following categories: Monday or Tuesday Breakfast, Monday Lunch, Name Badge Lanyards (or other similar type of item). PDG will promote your organization as the exclusive sponsor through marketing emails, verbal acknowledgements, and signage at the event.
● One 6’ x 6’ exhibit space with prominent placement in the exhibit hall area allowing you to engage and interact with attendees in-person.
● Three (3) complimentary conference registrations, which includes access to all conference and networking sessions, as well as food/beverages at the Monday and Tuesday breakfasts, Monday lunch, and Sunday reception. Sponsors are welcomed and encouraged to attend any of the participant sessions including any networking sessions and receptions.
● One (1) PDG email blast promoting the sponsor’s breakout conference session.
● Placement of company name and logo on prodev.com website including a direct hyperlink to your company website.
● Inclusion in Exhibitor Passport Contest, which encourages attendees to interact with the exhibitor’s booth for an opportunity to win prizes.
● Electronic list of conference registrants 2 weeks prior to the event for company promotional communications, as well as a final registrant roster 3 days prior to the conference start date.
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Gold Sponsor/Exhibitor: $3,000
The GOLD SPONSORSHIP offers dynamic opportunities for your brand to interact with a large group of conference attendees and prospects from our database.
● One 6’ x 6’ exhibit space with placement in the exhibit hall area allowing you to engage and interact with attendees in-person.
● Two (2) complimentary conference registrations, which includes access to all conference and networking sessions, as well as food/beverages at the Monday and Tuesday breakfasts, Monday lunch, and Sunday reception. Sponsors are welcomed and encouraged to attend any of the participant sessions including any networking sessions and receptions.
● Placement of company name and logo on prodev.com website including a direct hyperlink to your company website.
● Inclusion in Exhibitor Passport Contest, which encourages attendees to interact with the exhibitor’s booth for an opportunity to win prizes.
● Electronic list of conference registrants 2 weeks prior to the event for company promotional communications, as well as a final registrant roster 3 days prior to the conference start date.
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Exhibitor Only: $1,900
If you’re looking to exhibit at the event to connect with registrants and create more brand awareness, we have an exhibitor-only offering with the following benefits:
● One 8’ x 10’ exhibit space with placement in the exhibit hall area allowing you to engage and interact with attendees in-person.
● One (1) complimentary conference registration, which includes access to all conference and networking sessions, as well as food/beverages at the Monday and Tuesday breakfasts, Monday lunch, and Sunday reception. Exhibitors are welcomed and encouraged to attend any of the participant sessions including any networking sessions and receptions.
● Placement of company name and logo on prodev.com website including a direct hyperlink to your company website.
● Inclusion in Exhibitor Passport Contest, which encourages attendees to interact with the exhibitor’s booth for an opportunity to win prizes.
● Electronic list of conference registrants 2 weeks prior to the event for company promotional communications, as well as a final registrant roster 3 days prior to the conference start date.
To receive more details and a vendor agreement form, please submit the requested information below and we’ll respond to you within a couple of days.