Feb. 14-15: Online Days
Feb. 18-22: On-site Days in Washington DC

Sponsorship Information

Collaborations with external organizations and institutions furthers the mission of CIES in advancing the field of comparative and international education and creates more meaningful experiences for our conference participants. Our sponsorship opportunities are designed to encourage conference goers to engage with your organization, all while helping to make our event more sustainable. Below you will find more details on the sponsorship opportunities available at CIES 2023 Washington, D.C.

Exclusive CIES DC Night Sponsor(s) – $10,000

Consider becoming the Exclusive Sponsor of the CIES DC Night, February 20. The evening will feature live music, dancing, entertainment, sweet desserts, coffee, and cash bars. This will be a special night to celebrate a successful Conference in this great city!

Sponsorship Package Opportunities

Platinum Level Sponsorship - $4,000 ($4,500 value)

• Two exhibit tables with prime location in exhibit hall ($1,500 value)
• Logo recognition on all print and virtual conference materials ($1,500 value)
• One paragraph promotional blurb to be included in one daily email to attendees during the conference ($1,000 value – for sponsors only) or banner ad on Online Convention Hub – February 1 – 22 ($995 value)
• Full-color full-page ad in print program and Online Meeting Hub ($500 value)

Gold Level Sponsorship - $3,000 ($3,800 value)

• One exhibit table with prime location in exhibit hall ($800 value +)
• Logo recognition on all print and virtual conference materials ($1,500 value)
• One paragraph promotional blurb to be included in one daily email to attendees during the conference ($1,000 value – for sponsors only) or banner ad on Online Convention Hub – February 1 – 22($995 value)
• Full-page full-color ad in print program and Online Conference Hub ($500 value)

Silver Level Sponsorship - $2,500 ($2,650 value)

• One exhibit table with prime location in exhibit hall ($800 value +)
• Logo recognition on all print and virtual conference materials ($1,500 value)
• Half-page ad in print program and Online Conference Hub ($350 value)

Specialty Sponsorships

Wi-Fi Network Sponsor - $10,000

Reliable internet is essential to facilitate conferencing for both online and on-site participants. Your organization will be featured as the exclusive Wi-Fi provider throughout the conference.

Zoom Sponsor – $10,000

Selecting the Zoom sponsorship will put you front and center as the provider who brings us all together. Your organization’s name will stand out as one supporting technology in these transitional times. A small logo can also be placed on the waiting room screen of each Zoom link.

Charging Station - $2,000

Conference days are long and require more power than a typical battery can last. Help participants while promoting your organization by providing a charging station conveniently placed for attendee access.

Conference Music Breaks Sponsor - $1,500

CIES Conference attendees will be treated to brief musical performances to calm and refocus during busy conference days. The Conference Music Break Sponsor will be featured on signage located near the piano(s) during performances. Attendees will thank you and so will we.

Sales for CIES exhibitors, advertisers and sponsors is now closed.

To discuss these or any sponsorship opportunities, please contact:

Najeeb Shafiq, Executive Director of CIES, – mnshafiq@pitt.edu

Jun Li, President-Elect, Comparative and International Education Society, 2022-2023 – cies2023@cies.us

Margaret Manges, Sponsorship and Exhibit Hall Manager – exhibits@maestromeetings.org