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.
 
Save the date for the 80th IASB Annual Convention & Trade Show!

 
Ask Me icon 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

 
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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.

     






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    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.


     
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    Student Talent Sponsorship—$600

    Sponsor a student music group and help pave their way to perform at the Opening General Session! Your sponsorship helps offset their travel costs. Great way to extend your visibility with your company name and logo on screen during the group’s performance and recognition in the convention mobile app (SCHED).

     

    Reception & Refreshments

     
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    Exhibit Hall Break—$3,000

    EXCLUSIVE OPPORTUNITY! Sponsor all refreshment breaks for Thursday Convention attendees! Company name, logo and booth number featured on signage at door, on refreshment tables, and recognition in the convention mobile app (SCHED). Now includes custom printed, reusable coffee cup sleeves—IASB designs and produces the sleeves in coordination with the sponsor.

     
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    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

    Be an exclusive sponsor of the wireless internet access throughout the convention and trade show for attendees and exhibitors. This is a best value item—it covers both days! Your company’s website opens as the homepage for every browser opened on Wednesday and Thursday. Company name and logo on signage throughout the venue and recognition in the convention mobile app (SCHED).

     

    Pocket Guide & SCHED (Digital Program App)—$2,000

    Get the maximum number of eyes possible on your company logo by having it right in attendees’ pockets and on their mobile phone! Your company name and logo will be prominently displayed throughout the pocket guide and the convention mobile app (SCHED).

     
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    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

    An annual favorite! Company logo on notepad with attached pen—two opportunities for your branding to go home with attendees! Also includes recognition in the convention mobile app (SCHED). Sponsor provides notepads/pens.

     

    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


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