Sponsorship and Exhibitor Opportunities
All applications are on a first-come, first-reserve basis and are subject to NCNAC approval.
The National Consortium for Nursing Academic Coaches (NCNAC) cordially invites you to attend and exhibit at our 2nd Annual Compass Conference.
The exhibits portion of the conference is March 27-29, 2026 at the Hotel at Auburn University and Dixon Conference Center.
The NCNAC Annual Conference is aimed at providing collaboration and education for nursing academic coaches and advisors.
Key information:
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The NCNAC Annual Compass Conference will have at least 200 participants in attendance. All attendees are faculty or staff in nursing academic programs, representing over 48 states.
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Set-up is scheduled for Friday, March 27 th from 8:00 AM to 11:00 AM. Exhibits are open to attendees from Friday to Sunday. Typical exhibit hours are from 7:30 AM to 4:00 PM.
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Tables not set up by 11:00 AM on Friday, March 27 th will be considered vacant space and may be assigned to the waiting list companies (unless prior arrangements are made). If you have a travel delay, please contact Beth Hultquist at:
704-785-0393
beth_hultquist@baylor.edu
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Tear down is scheduled for Sunday, March 29 th starting at 11:30 AM. Any exhibitor tearing down prior to 11:00 AM on Sunday will incur a $500 fine and may be excluded from participating in future conferences.
Platinum Level and Gold Level Sponsors can present during the conference. Sponsors will need to be clear about conflict of interests, etc.
To register for a presentation click the button below
Deadline to guarantee space is January 15th , 2026.
Full payment is required to guarantee space.
There are only 20 spaces for exhibitors.
Key Dates for the 2026 NCNAC Conference
January 15th
● Completed forms and full payment must be submitted to reserve space in the exhibit hall.
February 1st
● Last day for participating exhibitors to cancel and receive a full refund, less a 15%
administration fee.
Register to Be an Exhibitor
March 27-29, 2026
Exhibitor Fee: $1000
What’s included with your exhibitor fee:
● Includes one 6 ft. table, 2 chairs, and complimentary registration for 2 staff members.
Exhibiting companies wanting to register additional staff will be required to pay the
additional Exhibitor and Sponsorship Registration fee of $300 per person.
Exhibit rental does not include:
● Installation of any booth-related equipment including electrical power, water, gas, audio-
visual equipment, furniture, or decoration. Rental also does not include any receiving,
storage, packing, shipping, or security and cleaning services. Additionally, please be
sure to remove any bulk trash from your space during tear-down. Any bulk trash left
after vacating the premises may result in a charge to your company.
Space Assignment
● Space Assignment will begin after the guaranteed space deadline (December 1, 2025)
has passed.
● Space preference will be given to those who participate in the conference as a sponsor
and an exhibitor.
Donate a door prize - Door prizes are eagerly anticipated and very much appreciated!
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Examples of donated prizes are textbooks, electronics (iPad, etc.), software, apparel.
Sponsorship Opportunities:
Platinum Level: $5,500
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Opening Lunch Sponsor – 2 Opportunities Available
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Welcome Reception Sponsor – 2 Opportunities Available
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Closing Lunch Sponsor – 2 Opportunities Available
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Includes complimentary exhibitor space with 2 additional staff registrations
Gold Level: $5,000
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Breakfast Sponsor – 2 Opportunities Available (Saturday & Sunday)
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Includes complimentary exhibitor space with 2 additional staff registrations
Silver Level: $4,000
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Refreshment Break Sponsor – 4 Opportunities Available
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Conference App Sponsor – 1 Opportunity Available
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Plenary Speaker Sponsorship – 2 Opportunities Available
Bronze Level: $2,500
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Attendee Bags – 1 Opportunity Available
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Attendee Lanyards – 1 Opportunity Available
Sponsorship Level Benefits for the
2026 NCNAC Conference
*Please note: Sponsorships received after January 15 th may result in certain benefits not being
available. Please check with NCNAC for availability by emailing Beth_Hultquist@baylor.edu
*Priority points is based on participation as an exhibitor or sponsor in past conventions.