Conferences

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.

Download the Attendee Registration form here

Download the "CAPPS Financial Aid Professional of the Year Award: 2010" (also known as "The Norma Award") application here.

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.