2025 Conference Payment Options
Beyond the Classroom: Inspiring Lifelong Learning and Development
April 25-26, 2025
8:00am - 4:30pm EST
(Registration Opens at 7:00am EST
The Hilton Philadelphia City Avenue
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With a range of Sponsorship and Exhibitor offerings, from Presenting Champion Level Sponsorship to a-la-carte options, you can support First Up while promoting your organization throughout the First Up Conference! See the options below.
Sponsorship Opportunities
$45,000 +
- Logo included on Conference materials (Sponsorship Brochure, on-site signage, and e‐blasts pre‐ and post‐event)
- Inclusion on First Up social media (Facebook, LinkedIn, Instagram, and X/Twitter) pre- and post-event
- Hyperlinked logo on the First Up website
- One (1) Prime Location Table in the Exhibitor Hall
- Five (5) Sponsored Ads in Mobile App
- Pre- and post-event Message Via Event List e-blast
- Podium Acknowledgement at Conference
- Recognition in the event press release
- Sponsorship up to 50 teachers to attend the Conference
- Custom Professional Development Opportunity for your organization (up to 50 attendees), facilitated by First Up OR opportunity for you to sponsor a custom professional development opportunity (example: trauma, conflict resolution, anti-bias education training) to be delivered for up to 100 ECE teachers
- Opportunity to address the audience at Keynote Presentation
$20,000 +
- Logo included on Conference materials (Sponsorship Brochure, on-site signage, and e‐blasts pre‐ and post‐event)
- Inclusion on First Up social media (Facebook, LinkedIn, Instagram, and X/Twitter) pre- and post-event
- Hyperlinked logo on the First Up website
- One (1) Prime Location Table in the Exhibitor Hall
- Four (4) Sponsored Ads in Mobile App
- Pre-event message via Event List e-blast
- Podium Acknowledgement at Conference
- Recognition in the event press release
- Sponsorship up to 20 teachers to attend the conference
- Custom Professional Development Opportunity for your organization, facilitated by First Up -OR opportunity for you to sponsor a custom professional development opportunity (example: trauma, conflict resolution, anti-bias education training) to be delivered for up to 100 ECE teachers
$10,000 +
- Logo included on Conference materials (Sponsorship Brochure, on-site signage, and e‐blasts pre‐ and post‐event)
- Inclusion on First Up social media (Facebook, LinkedIn, Instagram and X/Twitter) pre- and post-event
- Hyperlinked logo on the First Up website
- One (1) Prime Location Table in the Exhibitor Hall
- Three (3) Sponsored Ads in Mobile App
- Post-event message via Event List e-blast
- Podium Acknowledgement at Conference
- Sponsorship up to ten (10) teachers to attend the conference
$5,000 +
- Logo included on Conference materials (Sponsorship Brochure, on-site signage, and e‐blasts pre‐ and post‐event)
- Inclusion on First Up social media (Facebook, LinkedIn, Instagram, and X/Twitter) pre- and post-event
- Hyperlinked logo on the First Up website
- One (1) Table in the Exhibitor Hall at Conference
- Two (2) Sponsored Ads in Mobile App
- Sponsorship up to five (5) teachers to attend the conference
$2,500 +
- Logo included on Conference materials (Sponsorship Brochure, on-site signage, and e‐blasts pre‐ and post‐event)
- Inclusion on First Up social media (Facebook, LinkedIn, Instagram, and X/Twitter) pre- and post-event
- Hyperlinked logo on the First Up website
- One (1) Table in the Exhibitor Hall at Conference
- Two (2) Sponsored Ad in Mobile App
- Sponsorship up to two (2) teachers to attend the conference
$1,000 +
- Logo included on Conference materials (Sponsorship Brochure, on-site signage, and e‐blasts pre‐ and post‐event)
- Inclusion on First Up social media (Facebook, LinkedIn, Instagram, and X/Twitter) pre- and post-event
- One (1) Table in the Exhibitor Hall at Conference
- Hyperlinked logo on the First Up website
- Two (2) Sponsored Ads in Mobile App
$15,000 (LIMITED SUPPLY!)
- Grab-and-Go varied box lunches with sandwiches, snacks and beverages for attendees
- Exclusive logo placement on Lunch Station
- Receives all PARTNER-level benefits
$12,000 (LIMITED SUPPLY!)
- All day Beverage Break for Attendees - Soda, Water, Regular/Decaf Coffee, Assorted Teas
- Exclusive logo placement on Beverage Station
- Receives all PARTNER-level benefits
$6,000 (LIMITED SUPPLY!)
- Presenting Sponsorship for One (1) Keynote OR Two (2) Featured Presentation Sessions
- Exclusive logo placement on Signage at Session(s)
- Receives all SUPPORTER level benefits
$3,000 (LIMITED SUPPLY!)
- One (1) Exhibitor Table in/near the lounge area
- Exclusive logo placement on Signage
- Receives all SUPPORTER level benefits
Exhibitor Opportunities
$500 per table ($250 with proof of 501c3 status)
Each Exhibitor Will Receive:
- One skirted table (6’x30”) plus two chairs
- Overnight security on Thursday, April 24th, 2025 & Friday, April 25th, 2025
- A wireless Internet connection
- Hyperlinked listing on the First Up website and Conference App
- Electricity is available by request only. Contact Christina Figueroa (christina.figueroa@firstup.org), for additional information.
For Nonprofit Exhibitors Upload Most Recent IRS Determination Letter
$250
Advertising space is limited and assigned on a first‐come, first‐served basis. Please send camera-ready, high-resolution files to Christina Figueroa, Event Specialist (christina.figueroa@firstup.org), by no later than March 3, 2025, for inclusion in the Conference Program.
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WHAT TO LOOK FORWARD TO AT THIS YEAR'S CONFERENCE:
- Keynote Speakers
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- Denisha Jones, Executive Director of Defending the Early Years
- Josh Robinson, percussionist and educator
- Engaging Workshops
- Networking
- Golden Ticket opportunities to win prizes including an Ipad
- LUNCH will be provided! As well as Coffee, Tea, and Snack stations.
Have Questions?
We have answers!
If you have questions about sponsorship opportunities or about the Golf Classic event itself, email Christina Figueroa, Event Specialist at christina.figueroa@firstup.org.
