Sponsor Guide

ISACS Sponsor & Exhibitor Benefits

ISACS is a 501(c)(3) organization. Sponsorships can qualify as charitable donations. Please consult with your tax advisor on deductibility.

ISACS 2026-2027 Sponsor Logo

Questions? Interested in sponsoring other ISACS events? 
Contact Karen Zeitlin, Director of Programs at karen@isacs.org.

2026–2027

annual conference detroit

The Midwest's premiere independent school conference

2 Keynotes~150 Sessions1,200–1,500 Attendees

Thursday, November 5 & Friday, November 6, 2026
Huntington Place in Detroit, MI (In-Person Only)

Attendee Details

Independent school administration, faculty & staff from across the midwest & central states including but not limited to:

— Heads of School & Trustees 
— Associate Heads, Division Heads, Deans, Academic/Curriculum Directors, & School Leaders 
— Faculty working with students ranging from Early Childhood through High School 
— Staff working in:
      • Admissions
      • Advancement
      • Marketing & Communications
      • Student Health
      • Guidance/Counseling & IT 

Conference Schedule (Thursday & Friday)

Thursday, November 5
Check-In: 7:30–9 a.m.
Concurrent Sessions: 9–10:15 a.m.
Concurrent Sessions: 10:30–11:45 a.m. 
Keynote & Luncheon: 11:45 a.m.–1:15 p.m.
Concurrent Sessions: 1:30–2:45 p.m.
Concurrent Sessions: 3–4:15 p.m.

Thursday Only
Invited Reception: 4:30–5:30 p.m. in Exhibitor Area

Friday, November 6
Check-In: 7:30–9 a.m.
Concurrent Sessions: 9–10:15 a.m.
Concurrent Sessions: 10:30–11:45 a.m. 
Keynote & Luncheon: 11:45 a.m.–1:30 p.m.
Concurrent Sessions: 1:45–3:00 p.m.
Concurrent Sessions: 3:15–4:30 p.m.

INSPIRE 2026 • DETROIT, MI

DIAMOND : $12,500 This level is limited to 2 Sponsors.

 Unbeatable Alignment & Exposure

Diamond sponsors receive one year of Association Sponsor benefits plus:

Massive Downtown Detroit Marquee featuring your logo

During & for the week leading up to the event, your logo will be displayed alongside INSPIRE2026 branding on Huntington Place's Marquee—a colossal 4,800 square foot display strategically positioned in the heart of downtown Detroit. Spanning the view from Jefferson Avenue and Washington Boulevard, this massive, high-impact sign guarantees unparalleled exposure with an estimated 400K monthly impressions.

Huntington Place Marquee

Diamond Exclusive

 Prominent Exterior Entrance Signage featuring your logo

During the event, your logo will be displayed alongside INSPIRE2026 branding on the Huntington Place Corner Digital Board, a massive 3,000 square foot exterior display located on the northwest corner of Huntington Place, overlooking Washington Boulevard and Congress Street. This high-visibility sign guarantees powerful exposure, reaching an estimated 250K Monthly impressions in the bustling downtown Detroit financial district.

Corner Signage

Diamond Exclusive

Keynote Podium displaying your logo

The keynote speakers on Thursday and Friday command the attention of all conference attendees, and they will do so from a podium displaying your logo along with ISACS branding. Depending on site restrictions, this prominent element may be a decal, pennant, or similar.

Diamond Exclusive

Digital meeting room signage with your logo

Your logo will be featured on all available digital meeting room signage. (Some restrictions apply.)

Diamond Exclusive

Individual Keynote Stage banner featuring your logo

The keynote & banquet luncheon stage on Thursday and Friday is the focal point of the conference, with your logo framing all keynote speakers and commanding the attention of all conference attendees.

Diamond Sponsors receive Individual Banner

Special Thank You from ISACS Executive Director

A personal, verbal acknowledgment from ISACS leadership delivered to all conference attendees before each day's keynote presentation.

Diamond & Platinum Exclusive

Priority selection: Introduce your company at featured presenter sessions

This is an opportunity to introduce your company to attendees of up to four sessions of a featured speaker of your choice. Prior to the conference, eligible sponsors will be contacted to select a featured speaker to introduce. Contact order is based on level & date of sponsorship purchase.

Diamond & Platinum sponsors receive priority selection

Pre-recorded webinar emailed to ISACS membership

Position your company as a thought leader by delivering up to an hour of expertise directly to ISACS membership via a pre-recorded educational webinar shared via email to attendees and up to 5 ISACS job categories. This is your opportunity to educate, build trust, and stay top of mind with an audience that already knows your name. Data analytics will be provided approximately one month after your webinar email is sent.
Favorite benefit of 2024 & 2025 sponsors.

Select meeting room signage featuring your logo

Your logo will be featured on the digital meeting room signage for all rooms where your selected speaker is presenting.

INSPIRE 2026 event banners featuring your logo

On-site signage placed throughout the conference venue keeps your company visible to attendees as they move between sessions, meals, and the exhibit area.

Two week premium spotlight on isacs.org homepage

Prime real estate on the ISACS homepage, seen by thousands of independent school web visitors each week.

Diamond sponsors: 2 Weeks

Complimentary attendance for 3 company reps

Put your people at the conference. Your representatives can attend sessions, meet attendees throughout the conference, and build the kind of relationships that might not happen over email.

Diamond & Platinum: 3; Gold & Silver: 2; Bronze: 1

Spotlighted logo slide during luncheons

Your brand appearing multiple times in front of every attendee during the highest-attendance session of the conference.

Diamond & Platinum: Individual slide; Gold: Paired slide; Silver & Bronze: Group slide

Opportunity for Remarks: Reception with member school leadership

A relaxed, relationship-focused, invitation-only event on Thursday afternoon (4:30-5:30 p.m.) where you'll be in the same room as ISACS board & committee members, heads of member schools, ISACS Lead Learners & Other School Leaders—people with the influence & authority to make purchasing decisions.

Diamond & Platinum sponsors have the opportunity to make remarks

INSPIRE 2026 Participating Schools List & Attendee Directory

A targeted list of the schools that sent representatives to INSPIRE—the most active, engaged segment of our membership. Use it for personalized post-conference follow-up while your conversations are still fresh.

INSPIRE 2026 marketing with your logo

Digital placement on the conference webpages & communications where schools research the event, register, and plan their attendance. This includes a dedicated INSPIRE Sponsors page with your listing information, a scrolling logo banner on all INSPIRE pages, and your logo in the footer of every INSPIRE email. Logos are linked directly to your website. Your brand is part of the experience from their first click.

INSPIRE 2026 Thank You email with your logo

A post-conference touchpoint sent to all attendees after the event, when they're reflecting on what they experienced and planning next steps. One final impression at exactly the right moment.

  Exhibitor Benefits

Priority selection:
Exhibitor tabletop

Your dedicated space to demonstrate products, share materials, and have real conversations with the people you're trying to reach.

Tables are 6'x30" with draped linen. Includes two chairs. 

 

Exhibitor Passport
raffle game inclusion

Every attendee who wants to enter the raffle must visit participating exhibitor tables giving you built-in foot traffic. There is a new raffle & game each day of the conference. This is a simple, proven way to collect contacts and start conversations you might not have had otherwise.

ISACS sponsors the raffle items—typically the latest Apple products.

A.M. coffee stations

Coffee brings people in. On Thursday & Friday morning, coffee stations are positioned to drive attendee traffic through the exhibit area creating natural opportunities to connect with attendees.

Exhibitor map

Exhibitor Area hours
Thursday: 8 a.m.–4:30 p.m.
Friday: 8 a.m.–3:15 p.m.

All lower tier benefits are included—some benefits may be listed in other sections.

INSPIRE 2026 • DETROIT, MI

PLATINUM: $5,500

 Powerful Conference Presence

Platinum sponsors receive one year of Association Sponsor benefits plus:

Keynote Stage Banners featuring Your Logo

The keynote & banquet luncheon stage on Thursday and Friday is the focal point of the conference, with your logo framing all keynote speakers and commanding the attention of all conference attendees.

Diamond Sponsors receive Individual Banner

Special Thank You from ISACS Executive Director

A personal, verbal acknowledgment from ISACS leadership delivered to all conference attendees before each day's keynote presentation.

Diamond & Platinum Exclusive

Priority selection: Introduce your company at featured presenter sessions

This is an opportunity to introduce your company to attendees of up to four sessions of a featured speaker of your choice. Prior to the conference, eligible sponsors will be contacted to select a featured speaker to introduce. Contact order is based on level & date of sponsorship purchase.

Diamond & Platinum sponsors receive priority selection

Pre-recorded webinar emailed to ISACS membership

Position your company as a thought leader by delivering up to an hour of expertise directly to ISACS membership via a pre-recorded educational webinar shared via email to attendees and up to 5 ISACS job categories. This is your opportunity to educate, build trust, and stay top of mind with an audience that already knows your name. Data analytics will be provided approximately one month after your webinar email is sent.
Favorite benefit of 2024 & 2025 sponsors.

Select meeting room signage featuring your logo

Your logo will be featured on the digital meeting room signage for all rooms where your selected speaker is presenting.

INSPIRE 2026 event banners featuring your logo

On-site signage placed throughout the conference venue keeps your company visible to attendees as they move between sessions, meals, and the exhibit area.

Week-long spotlight on isacs.org homepage

Prime real estate on the ISACS homepage, seen by thousands of independent school web visitors each week.

Diamond sponsors: 2 Weeks

Complimentary attendance for 3 company reps

Put your people at the conference. Your representatives can attend sessions, meet attendees throughout the conference, and build the kind of relationships that might not happen over email.

Diamond & Platinum: 3; Gold & Silver: 2; Bronze: 1

Spotlighted logo slide during luncheons

Your brand appearing multiple times in front of every attendee during the highest-attendance session of the conference.

Diamond & Platinum: Individual slide; Gold: Paired slide; Silver & Bronze: Group slide

Opportunity for Remarks: Reception with member school leadership

A relaxed, relationship-focused, invitation-only event on Thursday afternoon (4:30-5:30 pm) where you'll be in the same room as ISACS board & committee members, heads of member schools, ISACS Lead Learners & Other School Leaders—people with the influence & authority to make purchasing decisions.

Diamond & Platinum sponsors have the opportunity to make remarks

INSPIRE 2026 Participating Schools List & Attendee Directory

A targeted list of the schools that sent representatives to INSPIRE—the most active, engaged segment of our membership. Use it for personalized post-conference follow-up while your conversations are still fresh.

INSPIRE 2026 marketing with your logo

Digital placement on the conference webpages & communications where schools research the event, register, and plan their attendance. This includes a dedicated INSPIRE Sponsors page with your listing information, a scrolling logo banner on all INSPIRE pages, and your logo in the footer of every INSPIRE email. Logos are linked directly to your website. Your brand is part of the experience from their first click.

INSPIRE 2026 Thank You email with your logo

A post-conference touchpoint sent to all attendees after the event, when they're reflecting on what they experienced and planning next steps. One final impression at exactly the right moment.

  Exhibitor Benefits

Priority selection:
Exhibitor tabletop

Your dedicated space to demonstrate products, share materials, and have real conversations with the people you're trying to reach.

Tables are 6'x30" with draped linen. Includes two chairs. 

 

Exhibitor Passport
raffle game inclusion

Every attendee who wants to enter the raffle must visit participating exhibitor tables giving you built-in foot traffic. There is a new raffle & game each day of the conference. This is a simple, proven way to collect contacts and start conversations you might not have had otherwise.

ISACS sponsors the raffle items—typically the latest Apple products.

A.M. coffee stations

Coffee brings people in. On Thursday & Friday morning, coffee stations are positioned to drive attendee traffic through the exhibit area creating natural opportunities to connect with attendees.

Exhibitor map

Exhibitor Area hours
Thursday: 8 a.m.–4:30 p.m.
Friday: 8 a.m.–3:15 p.m.

All lower tier benefits are included—some benefits may be listed in other sections.

INSPIRE 2026 • DETROIT, MI

GOLD: $3,500

Premium Visibility

Gold sponsors receive one year of Association Sponsor benefits plus:

Introduce your company at featured presenter sessions

This is an opportunity to introduce your company to attendees of up to four sessions of a featured speaker of your choice. Prior to the conference, eligible sponsors will be contacted to select a featured speaker to introduce. Contact order is based on level & date of sponsorship purchase.

Diamond & Platinum sponsors receive priority selection

Pre-recorded webinar emailed to ISACS membership

Position your company as a thought leader by delivering up to an hour of expertise directly to ISACS membership via a pre-recorded educational webinar shared via email to attendees and up to 5 ISACS job categories. This is your opportunity to educate, build trust, and stay top of mind with an audience that already knows your name. Data analytics will be provided approximately one month after your webinar email is sent.
Favorite benefit of 2024 & 2025 sponsors!

Select meeting room signage featuring your logo

Your logo will be featured on the digital meeting room signage for all rooms where your selected speaker is presenting.

INSPIRE 2026 event banners featuring your logo

On-site signage placed throughout the conference venue keeps your company visible to attendees as they move between sessions, meals, and the exhibit area.

Week-long spotlight on isacs.org homepage

Prime real estate on the ISACS homepage, seen by thousands of independent school web visitors each week.

Diamond sponsors: 2 Weeks

Complimentary attendance for 2 company reps

Put your people at the conference. Your representatives can attend sessions, meet attendees throughout the conference, and build the kind of relationships that might not happen over email.

Diamond & Platinum: 3; Gold & Silver: 2; Bronze: 1

Highlighted logo slide during luncheons

Your brand appearing multiple times in front of every attendee during the highest-attendance session of the conference.

Diamond & Platinum: Individual slide; Gold: Paired slide; Silver & Bronze: Group slide

Reception with member school leadership

A relaxed, relationship-focused, invitation-only event on Thursday afternoon (4:30-5:30 pm) where you'll be in the same room as ISACS board & committee members, heads of member schools, ISACS Lead Learners & Other School Leaders—people with the influence & authority to make purchasing decisions.

Diamond & Platinum sponsors have the opportunity to make remarks

INSPIRE 2026 Participating Schools List & Attendee Directory

A targeted list of the schools that sent representatives to INSPIRE—the most active, engaged segment of our membership. Use it for personalized post-conference follow-up while your conversations are still fresh.

INSPIRE 2026 marketing with your logo

Digital placement on the conference webpages & communications where schools research the event, register, and plan their attendance. This includes a dedicated INSPIRE Sponsors page with your listing information, a scrolling logo banner on all INSPIRE pages, and your logo in the footer of every INSPIRE email. Logos are linked directly to your website. Your brand is part of the experience from their first click.

INSPIRE 2026 Thank You email with your logo

A post-conference touchpoint sent to all attendees after the event, when they're reflecting on what they experienced and planning next steps. One final impression at exactly the right moment.

  Exhibitor Benefits

Priority selection:
Exhibitor tabletop

Your dedicated space to demonstrate products, share materials, and have real conversations with the people you're trying to reach.

Tables are 6'x30" with draped linen. Includes two chairs. 

 

Exhibitor Passport
raffle game inclusion

Every attendee who wants to enter the raffle must visit participating exhibitor tables giving you built-in foot traffic. There is a new raffle & game each day of the conference. This is a simple, proven way to collect contacts and start conversations you might not have had otherwise.

ISACS sponsors the raffle items—typically the latest Apple products.

 

A.M. coffee stations

Coffee brings people in. On Thursday & Friday morning, coffee stations are positioned to drive attendee traffic through the exhibit area creating natural opportunities to connect with attendees.

 

Exhibitor map

Exhibitor Area hours
Thursday: 8 a.m.–4:30 p.m.
Friday: 8 a.m.–3:15 p.m.

All lower tier benefits are included—some benefits may be listed in other sections.

INSPIRE 2026 • DETROIT, MI

SILVER: $2,250

Entry-Level Exhibitor

Silver sponsors receive one year of Association Sponsor benefits plus:

Complimentary attendance for 2 company reps

Put your people at the conference. Your representatives can attend sessions, meet attendees throughout the conference, and build the kind of relationships that might not happen over email.

Diamond & Platinum: 3; Gold & Silver: 2; Bronze: 1

Looping slides with your logo during luncheons

Your brand appearing multiple times in front of every attendee during the highest-attendance session of the conference.

Diamond & Platinum: Individual slide; Gold: Paired slide;
Silver & Bronze: Group slide

Reception with Member School Leadership

A relaxed, relationship-focused, invitation-only event on Thursday afternoon (4:30-5:30 pm) where you'll be in the same room as ISACS board & committee members, heads of member schools, ISACS Lead Learners & Other School Leaders—people with the influence & authority to make purchasing decisions.

Diamond & Platinum sponsors have the opportunity to make remarks

 2026 Participating Schools List & Attendee Directory

A targeted list of the schools that sent representatives to INSPIRE—the most active, engaged segment of our membership. Use it for personalized post-conference follow-up while your conversations are still fresh.

INSPIRE 2026 marketing with your logo

Digital placement on the conference webpages & communications where schools research the event, register, and plan their attendance. This includes a dedicated INSPIRE Sponsors page with your listing information, a scrolling logo banner on all INSPIRE pages, and your logo in the footer of every INSPIRE email. Logos are linked directly to your website. Your brand is part of the experience from their first click.

INSPIRE 2026 Thank You email with your logo

A post-conference touchpoint sent to all attendees after the event, when they're reflecting on what they experienced and planning next steps. One final impression at exactly the right moment.

  Exhibitor Benefits

Exhibitor tabletop

Your dedicated space to demonstrate products, share materials, and have real conversations with the people you're trying to reach.

Tables are 6'x30" with draped linen. Includes two chairs. 

 

Exhibitor Passport
raffle game inclusion

Every attendee who wants to enter the raffle must visit participating exhibitor tables giving you built-in foot traffic. There is a new raffle & game each day of the conference. This is a simple, proven way to collect contacts and start conversations you might not have had otherwise.

ISACS sponsors the raffle items—typically the latest Apple products.

 

A.M. coffee stations

Coffee brings people in. On Thursday & Friday morning, coffee stations are positioned to drive attendee traffic through the exhibit area creating natural opportunities to connect with attendees.

 

Exhibitor map

Exhibitor Area hours
Thursday: 8 a.m.–4:30 p.m.
Friday: 8 a.m.–3:15 p.m.

All lower tier benefits are included—some benefits may be listed in other sections.

INSPIRE 2026 • DETROIT, MI

BRONZE: $1,500

Participation & Audience Access

Bronze sponsors receive one year of Association Sponsor benefits plus:

Complimentary attendance for 1 company rep

Put your people at the conference. Your representative can attend sessions, meet attendees throughout the conference, and build the kind of relationships that might not happen over email. Additional representatives may attend but at the member rate.

Diamond & Platinum: 3; Gold & Silver: 2; Bronze: 1

Looping slides with your logo during luncheons

Your brand appearing multiple times in front of every attendee during the highest-attendance session of the conference.

Diamond & Platinum: Individual slide; Gold: Paired slide; Silver & Bronze: Group slide

Reception with member school leadership

A relaxed, relationship-focused, invitation-only event on Thursday afternoon (4:30-5:30 pm) where you'll be in the same room as ISACS board & committee members, heads of member schools, ISACS Lead Learners & Other School Leaders—people with the influence & authority to make purchasing decisions.

Diamond & Platinum sponsors have the opportunity to make remarks

2026 Participating Schools List & Attendee Directory

A targeted list of the schools that sent representatives to INSPIRE—the most active, engaged segment of our membership. Use it for personalized post-conference follow-up while your conversations are still fresh.

INSPIRE 2026 marketing with your logo

Digital placement on the conference webpages & communications where schools research the event, register, and plan their attendance. This includes a dedicated INSPIRE Sponsors page with your listing information, a scrolling logo banner on all INSPIRE pages, and your logo in the footer of every INSPIRE email. Logos are linked directly to your website. Your brand is part of the experience from their first click.

INSPIRE 2026 Thank You email with your logo

A post-conference touchpoint sent to all attendees after the event, when they're reflecting on what they experienced and planning next steps. One final impression at exactly the right moment.

Exhibitor Info

Exhibiting not included in Bronze tier. Exhibitor benefits begin at the Silver tier.

2026–2027

Year-round Digital Presence

Your ISACS sponsorship lasts the entire academic year (July 1, 2026–July 30, 2027).

ISACS 2026–27 Member School Mailing List (Excel)

A complete, exportable mailing list of 245+ ISACS member school—yours to use all year long. Reach decision-makers at hundreds of independent schools on your own timeline and terms.

Listing & Logo on Association Sponsor Webpage

A year-round presence on the ISACS website that signals your commitment to the independent school community making it easy for schools to find and contact you anytime. Visit the "Find a Sponsor" to see a directory listing of current Association sponsors. 

ISACS 2026–27 Sponsor Badge

Display your support with a proud ISACS sponsor badge in your own marketing materials. For schools evaluating vendors, seeing that badge signals community credibility and shared values.

Priority Access to Future Sponsor & Exhibitor Opportunities

Current sponsors receive priority access to upcoming ISACS sponsorship and exhibitor slots before they open to the public.

Refund Policy: There are no refunds for 2026-27 Association Sponsors. Please direct any questions or inquiries to the ISACS Professional Learning Team.

Sponsorship Disclaimer: Sponsorship constitutes neither an ISACS endorsement nor approval of the services and products our sponsors provide. Only businesses that provide services to independent schools are eligible to register for an ISACS Association Sponsorship. ISACS reserves the right to refuse any registration.