BECOME A CONFERENCE SPONSOR
SACNAS National Conference sponsors make significant and generous contributions to the organization, providing funding for
important conference activities and meals, student travel, research presentations, and student awards, all of which support
the advancement of participants’ academic and career success.

Conference Sponsors Enjoy Benefits of Added Exposure
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Each year, SACNAS conference sponsors enjoy the visibility and recognition provided throughout the conference,
in print publications, and on the conference sponsors page of the SACNAS website. In addition, sponsorship
types at varying levels receive added benefits that are an invaluable investment in gaining wide-spread recognition,
increased access to a talented and large group of minority student and professional scientists, and stronger partner
collaborations with a leading organization like SACNAS.
2010 Sponsor Opportunities Price Schedule (coming soon):
The complete listing and price schedule of 2010 conference sponsorship opportunities and benefits
will be available by the online registration open date, March 25, 2010. Please check back soon for more details.
Categories of Specialized Conference Sponsorship:
Categories of Elite Conference Sponsorship:
Specialized Conference Sponsorships
More than 1,400 highly-motivated undergraduate and graduate students attend the SACNAS conference each year, and over 800 of those students present their scientific research to mentoring scientists, judges and other students in their field.
By sponsoring one of the most popular aspects of the conference—focused solely on students’ growth
as scientific professionals—you provide important and unique opportunities for students to hone
their presentations skills and receive valuable feedback on their research.
Sponsorship includes:
- Organization logo printed on each poster number sign
- Recognition as a sponsor in the Research Abstracts Volume
- Acknowledgement at the Saturday evening awards banquet
- Yearlong acknowledgement of sponsorship on the SACNAS website
Over 80 SACNAS cash awards are presented to outstanding posters and oral research presenters each year.
While student research presentations offer all students training and mentorship to improve their presentation
skills, presentation awards provide the opportunity to recognize individual students for the outstanding level
of their work, skill, and ability. Your sponsorship of student awards makes financial acknowledgment possible.
Sponsorship includes:
- Recognition as a sponsor on the students’ award certificates
- Recognition as a sponsor in the Research Abstracts Volume
- Acknowledgement at the Saturday evening awards banquet
- Yearlong acknowledgment of sponsorship on the SACNAS website
By sponsoring a scientific or professional development session, you facilitate the active encouragement
and development of the next generation of minority scientists. Through their participation in conference
sessions, students and postdocs engage in learning about the science, the skills and the opportunities that lead
to a successful career. Sponsorship support helps host sessions—providing materials,
participation of national presenters, room rental and other financial considerations for the session
such as evaluations and audio/visual equipment.
Sponsorship includes:
- Recognition of sponsorship in the conference program
- Acknowledgement at the Saturday evening awards banquet
- Acknowledgement at the sponsored session
- Yearlong acknowledgment of sponsorship on the SACNAS website
Sponsorship of a student, precollege educator, or postdoctoral fellow allows individuals to attend the
national conference who would otherwise be unable to participate due to travel and lodging costs.
Your sponsorship enables students, teachers and postdocs to take part in the invaluable conference
training sessions, mentoring and networking opportunities, exhibit hall and other activities.
Sponsorship includes:
- Recognition of sponsorship in the conference program
- Yearlong acknowledgment of sponsorship on the SACNAS website
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| VIP/Lifetime Member Reception |
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| Welcome Reception |
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| Main Stage Audio/Visual |
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| Friday Networking Lunch |
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| Friday Recognition Dinner |
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| Saturday Lunch |
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| SACNAS Awards Banquet & Ceremony |
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Sponsorship includes:
- Recognition of sponsorship on conference signage at event/area and conference program
- Acknowledgement at the sponsored session
- Yearlong acknowledgment of sponsorship on the SACNAS website
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| Research Abstracts Volume |
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| Conference Bags |
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| Conference Lanyards/Badges |
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| Exhibit Hall Raffle |
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| Conference Agenda Sign |
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| Convention Center Layout Sign
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Sponsorship includes:
- Organization logo printed on specialty item
- Recognition of sponsorship on conference signage and conference program
- Yearlong acknowledgment of sponsorship on the SACNAS website
Elite Conference Sponsorship Levels
Unrestricted conference sponsorship allows SACNAS to create a conference environment that
engages participants, increases their knowledge-base and encourages them to continue through
the completion of their terminal degree in a science field. Your sponsorship supports integral
aspects of the conference such as bringing nationally renowned scientists and Nobel laureates
to speak before the conference audience, offering financial aid to students, providing conference
meals so that all participants can attend keynote addresses, and enhancing the cultural aspects
of the conference that invite all participants to feel welcome.
Learn more about how your organization can become a conference sponsor by contacting
Judit Camacho, executive director, at 831-459-0170,
ext. 444 or (toll free) at 877-SACNAS-1.
- One complimentary hotel suite at main conference hotel
- Two complimentary premium 10’ x 10’ exhibit booths
- Ten full conference registrations
- Full page color advertisement in conference program
- Ten tickets to the President’s VIP Reception from the Board of SACNAS
- One reserved luncheon table
- One reserved table at the SACNAS Awards Dinner and Ceremony
- Recognition as a major sponsor in all printed materials
- Recognition at the Saturday evening awards banquet
- Full screen acknowledgment of sponsorship at all plenary sessions
- Company or Organization listing with link on SACNAS website

- Two complimentary choice 10’ x 10’ exhibit booths
- Five full conference registrations
- Full page color advertisement in conference program
- Five tickets to the President’s VIP Reception from the Board of SACNAS
- One reserved luncheon table
- One reserved table at the SACNAS Awards Dinner and Ceremony
- Recognition as a major sponsor in all printed materials
- Recognition at the Saturday evening awards banquet
- Company or organization listing with link on SACNAS website
- One complimentary premium 10’ x 10’ exhibit booth
- Two full conference registrations
- Two Exhibit Hall-Only passes
- Full page black & white advertisement in conference program
- Two tickets to the President’s VIP Reception from the Board of SACNAS
- Recognition as a major sponsor in all printed materials
- Recognition at the Saturday evening awards banquet
- Company or Organization listing with link on SACNAS website
How to Sponsor:
To beome a conference sponsor or to learn more about how your organization can develop a partnership with SACNAS please contact
Judit Camacho, Executive Director, at 831-459-0170, ext. 444 or (toll free) at 877-SACNAS-1.
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