The Higher Education Web Professionals Association hosts its Annual Conference in the fall of each year. It is a well-attended event featuring a wide range of presentations that attract higher education digital professionals from a broad variety of organizations and disciplines.

In 2020, the HighEdWeb Annual Conference was held online. The conference offered 30+ presentations, lightning talks, digital poster presentations, and welcomed about 2,000 web and digital communication professionals from around the world.

This year, after very careful consideration of the available data – including results from a survey of HighEdWeb members on travel and professional development plans, updates from experts regarding the COVID-19 pandemic’s likely trajectory, and Association budget and resource needs – the decision was made to once again gather fully online. 

HighEdWeb 2021 (#HEWeb21) will bring together content marketers and developers, designers and managers, programmers and writers — along with other professionals from across the web and digital communication disciplines — on Oct. 4–5. With three tracks of presentations, one outstanding keynote, and interactive digital events, we know this will be another stellar HighEdWeb experience.

If you would like to claim one of these packages, have questions, or would like to discuss a customized option, please contact us at sponsors@highedweb.org.

Sponsorship levels

Platinum – $9,000 (0 remaining)

Benefits

  • Enhanced virtual hall presence – will include the Standard virtual hall presence, as well as, the ability to host live Q&A and polling.
    • Includes paid registration for 4 individuals as the virtual hall representative.
  • 45-minute pre-recorded presentation slot – in one of our main conference tracks. (due 9/10)
  • Social media announcement before the event – written by the HEWeb Marketing/Communication team about sponsorship leading up to the conference. (due 9/13)
  • Social media announcement during and after the event – written by the Sponsor. (due 9/17)
  • Listing on event website and emails. (due 9/15 for emails)
  • Conference attendee list with email –  List provided for all conference attendees including Name, Title, Institution, Email. Attendees will need to opt-in to be included in the attendee list. Provided on or before September 20, 2021 (2 weeks prior to event date) and October 19, 2021 for any new registrations not included in the first list.
  • Elevator pitch/product demo – Optional, 10 minute pre-recorded product demo to be played during a scheduled break. Sponsor name be included in the schedule. Analytics on attendees will be provided after the event. (due 9/13)
  • Dedicated Slack channel in the HighEdWeb Slack community – from the time your sponsorship is confirmed until two weeks following the live event where you’ll be able to interact with HighEdWeb members.
  • Bumper graphic before each session – Sponsor logo and thank you presented prior to each session.
  • Email to attendees – a pre-conference or post conference email communication including a brief introduction to your product or services, sent by HighEdWeb on sponsor behalf. (due 9/13)
  • Company or personality profile – a pre-conference or post conference profile in our Link Journal.
  • Discounted registration cost – for 2 attendees

Gold – $5,000 (Unlimited)

Benefits

  • Standard virtual hall presence – will include the Basic virtual hall presence, as well as, the ability to meet virtually during the conference, schedule future meetings, live chat, survey, and visitor insights. 
    • Includes paid registration for 2 individuals as the virtual hall representative.
  • Listing on event website and emails. (due 9/15 for emails)
  • Conference attendee list with email – List provided for all conference attendees including Name, Title, Institution, Email. Attendees will need to opt-in to be included in the attendee list. Provided on or before September 20, 2021 (2-weeks prior to event date) and October 19, 2021, for any new registrations not included in the first list.
  • Social media announcement before the event – written by the HEWeb Marketing/Communication team about sponsorship leading up to the conference. (due 9/13)
  • Elevator pitch/product demo – Optional, 10 minute pre-recorded product demo to be played during a scheduled break. Sponsor name be included in the schedule. Analytics on attendees will be provided after the event. (due 9/13)
  • Dedicated Slack channel in the HighEdWeb Slack community – from the time your sponsorship is confirmed until two weeks following the live event where you’ll be able to interact with HighEdWeb members.
  • Bumper graphic before each session – Sponsor logo and thank you presented prior to each session.
  • Discounted registration cost – for 1 attendee

Exhibitor – $2,000 (Unlimited)

Benefits

  • Basic virtual hall presence – will include a visual listing of all 2021 sponsors organized by level. The basic booth will consist of your company name, logo, 150-word description, up to 4 pre-recorded videos, and digital resources for attendees.
    • Includes paid registration for 1 individual as the virtual hall representative.
  • Social media announcement before the event – written by the HEWeb Marketing/Communication team about sponsorship leading up to the conference. (due 9/13)
  • Listing on event website and emails. (due 9/15 for emails)

Add-on sponsorship opportunities

We are excited to offer these additional Annual Conference sponsorship opportunities, allowing you to choose your desired level of support and to get the very best value to meet your needs and budget. These packages can be added to enhance your chosen package.

  • Accessibility Partner Sponsorship (0 Available)
    • Same benefits as the Gold level sponsorship.
    • Recognized as exclusive HEWeb 2021 Annual Conference Accessibility Partner.
  • Keynote Partner Sponsorship (0 Available)
    • Listing on event website and emails everywhere that the Keynote is referenced.
    • 30 second pre-recorded company profile video played prior to the keynote presentation.
    • Social media announcement during Annual Conference around keynote presentation time thanking the sponsor and introducing the keynote. - written by HEWeb
  • Social Event (Book Club) Sponsorship (0 Available)
    • Listing on event website and emails everywhere that the Social Event (Book Club) is referenced.
    • Included in the book choice decision making process.
    • Dedicated Slack channel in the HighEdWeb Slack Community - from the time your sponsorship is confirmed until the conclusion of the book club where you'll be able interact with HighEdWeb Book Club participants.