National Education Advocacy Summit
30 National Student Council Students & 200 Principals + Assistant Principals
Nov. 15-18, 2026 | mayflower hotel | Washington, D.C.
At a Glance
Brought to you by the National Association of Secondary School Principals (NASSP), the National Education Advocacy Summit brings school leaders and our National Student Council together as one voice to connect with policymakers, advocacy experts and others in Washington, D.C.
This summit is invitation-only, selecting exceptional advocates from each state to represent school leaders across the country. As a sponsor, you will have the opportunity to network with leaders in K-12 education through intimate receptions, lunches, and sessions.
Sponsor Benefits
- Connect directly with the nation’s top school leader advocates from every state, along with other influential voices in education.
- Gain exposure to a broad audience of education professionals and stakeholders through NASSP’s 17,000-member network.
- Highlight your organization’s expertise and establish thought leadership in the education community.
- Build meaningful relationships that open doors to future collaborations and engagements.
- Support the development and empowerment of educational leaders and students nationwide.
Sponsorship Opportunities
Platinum (Exclusive) - $15,000
• Exhibit Table with 2 conference registrations
• 3–5-minute speaking opportunity on Tuesday
• Attendee mailing list
• Logo on event signage and general session welcome screens
• Inclusion in Sponsor Thank You slide during Virtual Advocacy Prep Training
• Inclusion in pre and post-event emails
• Social media thank you post
Welcome Reception (Exclusive) - $15,000
- Exhibit Table with 2 conference registrations
- 3–5-minute speaking opportunity at the end of the day on Monday prior to the Welcome Reception
- Attendee mailing list
- Logo on event signage and general session welcome screens
- Inclusion in Sponsor Thank You slide during Virtual Advocacy Prep Training
- Inclusion in pre- and post-event emails
- Social media thank you post
Steps Competition Sponsor (Exclusive) - $10,000
Register attendees to track their steps as they head to The Hill! Sponsor receives all the same benefits as the above exclusive sponsors except the speaking opportunity. In lieu of speaking, the sponsor will have the opportunity to capture email and sales data through the competition registration. Sponsor to provide gift card prizes to winners.
Virtual Prep Call Sponsor - $5,000
- Exhibit table with 2 conference registrations
- 2-minute speaking opportunity during the virtual prep call and slide inclusion
- Attendee mailing list
- Logo on event signage and general session welcome screens
Transportation Sponsor - $3,000
• Exhibit table with 2 conference registrations
• Attendee mailing list
• Logo on event signage and general session welcome screens
Photo Booth Sponsor (Exclusive) - $2,500
- Branding on the photo booth
- Creation of your own digital background
- Logo inclusion at the bottom of photos
Wi-Fi Sponsor (Exclusive) - $2,000
- Sponsor recognition where the Wi-Fi and password are mentioned
- Use of company name in the Wi-Fi code
Day Breaks (2 left) - $2,500
- Signage during the break
- Opportunity to leave postcards at the break stations
Session Sponsor - (3 left) $500
Slide inclusion and mention at the beginning of the session by presenter. Sponsor may choose the session based on availability and NASSP approval.
Branded Items
- Swag Item Sponsor – $4,000
- Tote Bag Sponsor – $3,000
- Tote Bag Insert – $750
- Lanyard Sponsor – $2,500
Customize Your Own Experience
Bring your brand to life with a one-of-a-kind activity or experience.
We’re open to creative ideas! Want to host a leadership workshop, policy roundtable, student-led innovation session, wellness lounge, or networking mixer? The possibilities are endless as we collaborate to design a memorable and meaningful experience for school leaders and student advocates. Customized sponsorships are subject to approval. Sponsors will coordinate their experience directly with the NASSP planning team to ensure alignment with event programming and objectives.