Sponsorship Opportunities
Wednesday, Nov. 19–Friday, Nov. 21, 2025
Iowa Events Center, Des Moines
IASB® has designed sponsorship opportunities that allow you to choose the events that best meet your needs and increase name recognition and traffic to your booth. All sponsorship arrangements are subject to approval by the Iowa Association of School Boards® (IASB).
Beginning Thursday, May 1, 2025, you can submit your contracts for the trade show. Priority placement will be provided for repeat exhibitors, sponsors, and the submission date of the contract AND payment. At this time, sponsorships can only be paid for by check.
Refunds are available through Friday, Oct. 10, 2025. Cancellations after October 10 will not be refunded.
Iowa Events Center, Des Moines
IASB® has designed sponsorship opportunities that allow you to choose the events that best meet your needs and increase name recognition and traffic to your booth. All sponsorship arrangements are subject to approval by the Iowa Association of School Boards® (IASB).
Beginning Thursday, May 1, 2025, you can submit your contracts for the trade show. Priority placement will be provided for repeat exhibitors, sponsors, and the submission date of the contract AND payment. At this time, sponsorships can only be paid for by check.
Refunds are available through Friday, Oct. 10, 2025. Cancellations after October 10 will not be refunded.
 | For questions, email Matt Vinsand or call (515) 247-7047. |
Available Opportunities
Reception & Refreshments
Member-Vendor Social—$2,500 ea.
ONE (1) SPONSORSHIP REMAINING! A popular event! Get maximum visibility by sponsoring this informal, fun and relaxing social in the Exhibit Hall on Wednesday. Company name and logo on signage at room entrance, at refreshment tables, on drink tickets, and recognition in the convention mobile app (SCHED). Company name announced during reception.Amenities
Escalator Graphics—$600 ea.
FOUR (4) SPONSORSHIPS REMAINING! Imagine your company logo, trade show booth number, and QR code linking to our exhibitor listing in the convention mobile app (SCHED), custom printed and positioned at one of the most heavily trafficked areas at convention—the escalator! This is a high visual impact opportunity at a reasonable price, and includes a graphic at the top and bottom of a single escalator (two total). Graphics are 2’x2’ and feature anti-slip material. IASB designs and produces the escalator graphics in coordination with the sponsor, and handles installation/removal (after convention concludes). Also includes recognition in the convention mobile app (SCHED).Attendee Swag
Wednesday Workshop/Delegate Assembly Branded Pens—$600
Increase your visibility for attendees at Wednesday Workshops and Delegate Assembly! Company logo on pens available to all attendees. Also includes recognition in the convention mobile app (SCHED). Sponsor provides pens.Workshops
Pre-Convention Workshops—$600 ea.
MULTIPLE SPONSORSHIPS AVAILABLE! Sponsor one of our pre-convention workshops focused on important topics. Company name and logo on signage at room entrance, at refreshment tables, and recognition in the convention mobile app (SCHED).Board Presidents’ Workshop—$2,000
BACK BY POPULAR DEMAND! Sponsor our four-hour Board Presidents' Workshop on Friday, attended by board presidents, vice presidents and aspiring board leaders. Company name and logo on signage at room entrances, on table tents at attendee tables, recognition in the convention mobile app (SCHED), a table inside the workshop room, and a brief scripted welcome as the workshop sponsor.Sold (Unavailable)
KEYNOTE EVENTS
Opening General Session—$3,000
Help kickoff convention on Thursday morning—during our opening event! Company name announced to over 1,000 attendees. Company name and logo featured on signage at room entrance, on table stanchions, in rolling PowerPoint presentation and recognition in the convention mobile app (SCHED).Optional Add-On to Opening General Session Sponsorship—$500
30-second ad shown during the student performance transition.
Second General Session (Lunch)—$3,500
Popular luncheon on Thursday. Company name announced to over 1,000 attendees. Company name and logo featured on signage at room entrance, on table stanchions, in rolling PowerPoint presentation and recognition in the convention mobile app (SCHED). Includes two (2) lunch tickets.
Student Talent Sponsorship—$600
Reception & Refreshments
Exhibit Hall Break—$3,000
Fresh Popcorn Cart—$1,750
EXCLUSIVE OPPORTUNITY! Don’t miss this chance to draw additional attendees to your booth with the smell of freshly popped buttery popcorn! The Iowa Events Center will provide popcorn, oil, bags and training. Company responsible for preparing the popcorn; cart will be placed beside the exhibit booth. Prominent signage with company logo displayed by the cart, custom printed (single color) popcorn bags, and recognition in the convention mobile app (SCHED). Popcorn available all day on Thursday. IASB designs and produces the popcorn bags in coordination with the sponsor.Amenities
Wireless Internet—$1,750
Pocket Guide & SCHED (Digital Program App)—$2,000
Photo Booth—$1,750
BACK BY POPULAR DEMAND! This is an exciting opportunity to get visibility in multiple ways over two days. Picture this: your company logo prominently displayed on a photo stand for attendees to take digital photos against an IASB-branded backdrop. These photos, branded with your company's logo on the digital frame, can be texted or emailed to the attendees, and will be uploaded automatically into an online album. Also includes recognition in the convention mobile app (SCHED).Attendee Swag
Lanyards—$2,000
Each attendee receives a lanyard (with your company’s logo) for the duration of the convention. Also includes recognition in the convention mobile app (SCHED). Sponsor provides lanyards.Tote Bags—$2,000
Promote your company on the popular take away tote bag available to all attendees. Also includes recognition in the convention mobile app (SCHED). Sponsor provides tote bags.Branded Notepad/Pen Combination—$1,000
Workshops
School Finance Workshops—$600 ea.
SIX (6) SPONSORSHIPS AVAILABLE! Sponsor our ever-popular school finance workshops at Convention! Company name and logo on signage at room entrance, at refreshment tables, and recognition in the convention mobile app (SCHED).- School Finance 101—Morning
- School Finance 101—Afternoon
- School Finance 201—Morning
- School Finance 201—Afternoon
- School Finance 301—Morning
- School Finance 301—Afternoon
| For questions, email Matt Vinsand or call (515) 247-7047. |
Contact
Iowa Association of School Boards®
6000 Grand Ave., Ste. A
Des Moines, IA 50312
direct (515) 288-1991
fax (515) 243-4992
6000 Grand Ave., Ste. A
Des Moines, IA 50312
direct (515) 288-1991
fax (515) 243-4992
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