Conferences
The California Association of Private Postsecondary Schools (CAPPS) offers two special conferences each year.
Spring Legislative Policy Conference
The Spring Legislative Policy Conference is scheduled for April 14-15, 2010. This year the conference will feature a workshop to provide information on enrollment agreements, catalog, and school performance fact sheet. The workshop will be held Wednesday, April 14, from 1:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. Thursday, April 15, will be dedicated to the discussion of those legislative, regulatory and policy issues that impact California schools. Sessions will be led by industry experts and topics will include AB-48 implementation, regulations, and federal reauthorization; Title IV administration; working with California Boards and Commissions; and changes in accrediting standards and practices. The Spring Legislative Policy Conference is always held in Northern California and is attended by private postsecondary school owners, directors, and management and compliance professionals. A small number of vendors will exhibit at the Conference providing attendees with updates on their products and services.
The 2010 CAPPS Spring Legislative Policy Conference will be April 14-15, 2010 at the Hilton Sacramento Arden West in Sacramento, CA. The Hilton in Sacramento has set up a web page specifically for Policy Conference attendees. Use this link to make your hotel reservations. Registration is available by downloading the Attendee Registration Form or Exhibitor Registration Form, or online here.
Annual Conference
The CAPPS Annual Conference takes place every fall in Southern California. Generally held in October, this conference brings in private postsecondary school owners, school directors, deans of education, and school management staff to discuss best practices in all areas of school management and operations. Held over the course of 2½ days, this conference is jam-packed with educational sessions, inspirational speakers and fabulous social events. As part of the conference, approximately 50 vendors will be available to schools in the exhibit hall.
The 2010 CAPPS Annual Conference will be October 13-15, 2010 at the Hyatt Grand Champions in Indian Wells, CA. Registrations will be available mid-February 2010.
Exhibitor – Sponsor Information
The California Association of Private Postsecondary Schools (CAPPS) is committed to offering opportunities for our Allied Members to get involved in CAPPS activities. Exhibitors are welcome at all CAPPS training workshops and at our annual Spring and Fall conferences. Sponsorship opportunities are available at the Spring Legislative Policy Conference, the Annual Conference, and 1 and 2-day workshops. Occasionally, special projects arise and CAPPS will offer sponsorship opportunities to Allied Members. CAPPS also welcomes suggestions from our Allied Members on potential partnership opportunities. While we are not able to accept all proposals we will always consider suggestions that will benefit both CAPPS and the Allied Member.
CAPPS is now accepting proposals for workshops and webinars – please download the Request For Proposal form, complete and return to CAPPS via email at info@cappsonline.org.
CAPPS 2010 Spring Legislative Policy Conference
April 14-15, 2010
Hilton Sacramento Arden West
Sacrament, CA
Please join us for our 2010 Spring Legislative Policy Conference at the Hilton Sacrament Arden West in Sacramento, CA. A workshop focusing on enrollment agreements, catalogs, and school performance fact sheets will be held on the afternoon of Wednesday, April 14, followed by a Welcome Reception. On April 15th, the conference will feature a full day of informative sessions focused on legislative, regulatory and policy issues that impact California schools.
Attendees: This conference will be attended by California private postsecondary school owners, school directors, and compliance managers. Other attendees include representatives from Accrediting Agencies, State Agencies and the State Legislature. The Hilton in Sacramento has set up a web page specifically for Policy Conference attendees. Use this link to make your hotel reservations.
SPONSORSHIPS
Reception Sponsor ($5000)
Lunch Sponsor ($2500)
Sponsorship includes exhibit space, registration for two persons, and acknowledgment in program and signage
EXHIBIT SPACE
There are approximately 10 table-top exhibit spaces available for the Spring conference. Each exhibitor registration includes a 6’ table, 2 chairs, and registration for 2 persons. Exhibit space is available exclusively to CAPPS Allied Members. Exhibitor registration is $475. Download the exhibitor registration form here.
CAPPS 26th Annual Conference
October 13-15, 2010
Hyatt Regency Grand Champions
Indian Wells, CA
Please join us October 13-15, 2010 at the CAPPS 26th Annual Conference at the Hyatt Regency Grand Champions in Indian Wells, California where owners, directors and top management from California’s proprietary sector will be gathering to discuss those issues unique to California. With approximately 350 attendees, representing independently owned, non-profit and publicly-traded corporate California schools, the CAPPS Annual Conference is a great opportunity to meet decision-makers from the largest proprietary sector in the country.
Attendees: This conference will be attended by directors, owners and executive management primarily representing independently-owned, multiple location schools. This event draws more corporate representatives than the Spring Policy Conference. Other attendees include representatives from Accrediting and State Agencies.
SPONSORSHIPS
The Grand Sponsor ($12,000) will have a prime exhibit space; host a breakout session panel discussion on their choice of topic; have materials included in the conferences tote; be acknowledged in all conference materials; have 4 conference registrations included and will be recognized on conference signage.
The five Major Sponsors ($8,000) will have 12’x12’exhibit spaces; host a vendor breakout session on their choice of topic; have materials included in the conferences tote; be acknowledged in all conference materials; have 3 conference registrations included; and will be recognized on conference signage and have special advertising opportunities.
Flash Drive Co-Sponsors ($1,500): CAPPS will have all speaker presentations, handouts and exhibitor materials available on a laptop at the registration desk for attendees to load directly on to a flash drive. There are two sponsorships available, however if one company wishes to sponsor the entire flash drive then further customization is available including creating “un-deletable” files or the ability to “name” the flash drive with your company name.
Conference Tote Co-Sponsors ($2,000): This year’s conference tote will be a special reusable bag that we are encouraging attendees to take away with them to use for shopping and other errands. Due to size constraints on the bag only two co-sponsors will be allowed this year.
Conference Water Bottle Co-Sponsors ($2,500): Continuing with previous year’s “green meetings” theme, CAPPS will be including a sports bottle in every conference tote for attendees to fill up at the water stations that CAPPS will have set-up throughout the exhibit hall and conference rooms.
We will also have a Keynote Speaker Sponsor and breakfast, lunch and break sponsors.
EXHIBIT SPACE
There are approximately 50 standard exhibit spaces available. Exhibit space will be assigned based on membership status and the order in which paid registrations are received. All exhibit spaces are 10’x10’ (except for Grand and Major Sponsors) and come with pipe and drape, a 6’ table and 2 chairs. Each exhibitor is allowed two attendees with their registration. All additional attendees must register at the rate of $500 per person. Save $$ and register before the Early-bird registration date of April 30, 2010. There is a $75 late registration fee for additional exhibitor attendees to register onsite. Download the Exhibitor Registration form here. We encourage exhibitors to register early. The exhibitor space sold out last year, with many exhibitors put onto a wait list.
CONFERENCE TOTE INSERTS
There are two conference tote sponsorships available. Tote sponsors will have their logo on the outside of the conference tote and may include materials of their choice within the tote. Exhibitors are invited to include materials in the conference tote for a nominal fee. Please consider including all printed materials on the conference flash drive as well (free to all exhibitors). Exhibitors must complete the tote insert registration form to include materials in the conference tote.
CONFERENCE ACTIVITIES
We have many exhibitor activities and opportunities available to you. A Welcome Reception will be held in the Exhibit Hall where you will have the opportunity to welcome all attendees. Additional activities to be held in the exhibit hall include 2 breakfasts, one lunch, 2 half-hour breaks, and the famous Duane Morris Wine Reception.
VENDOR BREAKOUT SESSIONS
The Grand and Major Sponsors will both be given breakout sessions to make a presentation of their choice. CAPPS is now accepting proposals for non-vendor breakout sessions – please download the Request For Proposal form, complete and return to CAPPS via email at info@cappsonline.org.
If you would like more information on Sponsor or Exhibitor opportunities please contact CAPPS’ conference coordinators at Educational Advisors at info@edadvisors.com or at 562-436-3900. Also, please feel free to contact the CAPPS office at info@cappsonline.org or 916.447.5500.