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# Own the Moment at #NCSS2026

 **Be seen by everyone. Lead the experience from the start.**  

### Opening Ceremony | $15,000

**SOLD OUT**

Step into the spotlight at the official kickoff of the conference. With a captive audience of engaged social studies educators, this is your moment to share your message, introduce your brand, and align with the purpose driving the entire event.

***Lead the opening and position your organization at the center of the conversation from day one.*** 

### Onsite Registration Area | $15,000

Be the first brand attendees encounter and the one they remember! From the moment they arrive, your presence anchors the experience, placing your message at the start of every attendee’s journey.

***High visibility, nonstop traffic, and repeated impressions that keep your brand top of mind.*** 

### Lanyards & Name Badges | $15,000

**Unavailable**

Put your brand in every handshake, every introduction, every connection. Worn by every attendee, lanyards and badges turn your organization into a constant, visible part of the experience.

***Unmissable, all-day visibility woven into every interaction.*** 

### First Look: Exhibit Hall Opening | $24,000

**Partial Sponsorship Available**

Be the brand that sets the tone. This high-energy opening moment draws attendees into the Exhibit Hall for the very first time - giving you prime visibility, natural gathering space near your booth, and the chance to welcome the entire community.

***Own the first impression and start the conversations everyone remembers**.* 

### Submit Sponsorship Contract

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### Digital Conference Preview Guide

**Space: September 2026 | Artwork: September 2026** 

Get in front of NCSS Annual Conference attendees before they arrive. The digital Conference Preview Guide builds anticipation and helps educators plan their experience—making it one of the most strategic moments to introduce your brand and drive booth traffic early. Be part of the planning phase—and stay top of mind when decisions are being made.

- 1/2 Page  (7.25” x 4.75”) **$750**
- Full Page (8.5" x 11") **$1,000**

***Great for exhibitors, sponsors, and anyone looking to maximize onsite engagement.***

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