WCET 2010 Annual Conference Sponsorship Information

WCET is different. Our community is strong, connected and collaborative. Our attendees come to our conference because they value: the unique blend of sessions, the numerous networking opportunities, the community of experts and practitioners and because of the value added benefits of returning to their campus with actionable and implementable information.

WCET sponsors find us different too. We don't offer a typical exhibit area where vendors have an opportunity to talk to those that attend the show. We create venues to connect and interact directly with the attendees with an emphasis on networking rather than selling. Sponsors report that this strategy is more effective because they are building relationships and engaging with the attendees throughout the event. We are small, less than 500 attendees, which means that you connect with people at a more intimate venue than an exhibit hall with a 1,000 attendees wandering through.

Who we are. What we believe. How we work.

WCET is a cooperative network of member institutions and organizations that provides a leading source of critical thinking and expertise on the evolving role of technology in higher education. Our membership includes many of the top technology innovators from colleges, universities, non-profit organizations, and companies around the country and the world. In the realm of higher education, a cross-section of leaders, administrators and faculty add to the diversity that distinguishes the richness of WCET's work.

2010 Sponsorship Rates

The WCET Conference is the perfect opportunity to support the elearning community. Sponsorship is a cost effective way to build relationships with over 400 decision makers! Sponsorship levels and benefits are available for organizations of any size and budget.

WCET Attendees include institution administrators, deans, faculty, instructional designers, and IT administrators. Conference attendees are campus decision makers from across the United States, Canada, Mexico, and even Bermuda. The 2009 conference had over 350 attendees from WCET member and non-member organizations. The earlier you commit, the greater your exposure!


WCET Enthusiast $20,000

WCET Enthusiast level sponsors are vital to the conference's sustainability and WCET will work closely with sponsors to maximize exposure and the benefit to the corporate partner.

  • Two hour focus group with a group of higher education decision makers, WCET will work with you to select the ideal panelists for your market.
  • WCET Corporate Membership for one-year. Membership extends to your entire organization! Benefits include the eNews digest, WCET professional development activities, networking opportunities and access to leaders in the elearning profession.
  • Opportunity to address attendees at the opening reception at the conference.
  • Full page black and white advertisement in final program.
  • Opportunity to write an article WCET communications.
  • Sponsor listing in marketing emails.
  • Registrant contact list, including email addresses, four weeks in advance of the conference and post conference.
  • Recognition at the group breakfasts and lunches.
  • Two complimentary registrations and conference meals.
  • Option to present a sponsor session and priority of session date and time (sponsor sessions are limited to eight sessions).
  • Complimentary access to the opening reception and speed networking event.
  • Acknowledgement- special sponsors ribbons signaling your support to WCET.
  • Onsite visibility- high profile recognition throughout the event and at multiple functions.
  • Logo in the final program.
  • Logo and link included on the WCET conference site.
  • Use of the WCET logo on your website upon approval.

WCET Friend $15,000

  • One hour focus group with a group of higher education decision makers, WCET will work with you to select the ideal panelists for your market.
  • WCET Corporate Membership for one-year. Membership extends to your entire organization! Benefits include the eNews digest, WCET professional development activities, networking opportunities and access to leaders in the elearning profession.
  • Half page black and white advertisement in final program.
  • Sponsor listing in marketing emails.
  • Registrant contact list including email addresses in advance and post conference.
  • Recognition at the group breakfasts and lunches.
  • Two complimentary registrations and conference meals.
  • Option to present a sponsor session and priority of session date and time (sponsor sessions are limited to eight sessions).
  • Complimentary access to the opening reception and speed networking event.
  • Acknowledgement- special sponsors ribbons signaling your support to WCET.
  • Onsite visibility- high profile recognition throughout the event and at multiple functions.
  • Logo in the final program.
  • Logo and link included on the WCET conference site.
  • Use of the WCET logo on your website upon approval.

WCET Program Champion $8,000

  • Exclusive sponsorship of a WCET general session or networking activity.
  • Company banner displayed prominently.
  • Quarter page black and white advertisement in the final program.
  • Recognition at the group breakfasts and lunches.
  • Registrant contact list including email addresses in advance and post conference.
  • Complimentary access to the opening reception and speed networking event.
  • One complimentary registration.
  • Option to present a sponsor session (sponsor sessions are limited to eight sessions).
  • Acknowledgement- special sponsors ribbons signaling your support to WCET.
  • Onsite visibility- high profile recognition throughout the event and at multiple functions.
  • Logo in the final program.
  • Logo and link included on the WCET conference site.
  • Use of the WCET logo on your website upon approval.

WCET Colleague $5,000

  • Quarter page black and white advertisement in the final program.
  • Recognition at the common interest group breakfasts.
  • Registrant contact list in advance.
  • Complimentary access to the opening reception and speed networking event.
  • One complimentary registration.
  • Option to present a sponsor session (sponsor sessions are limited to eight sessions).
  • Acknowledgement- special sponsors ribbons signaling your support to WCET.
  • Onsite visibility- high profile recognition throughout the event and at multiple functions.
  • Logo in the final program.
  • Logo and link included on the WCET conference site.
  • Use of the WCET logo on your website upon approval.

WCET Fan $3,000

  • Acknowledgement- special sponsors ribbons signaling your support to WCET.
  • Onsite visibility- high profile recognition throughout the event and at multiple functions.
  • Logo in the final program.
  • Logo and link included on the WCET conference site.
  • Complimentary access to the opening reception and speed networking event.
  • Use of the WCET logo on your website upon approval.

Conference Registration Scholarship Sponsors (Payment due by May 3) $900 for each sponsored attendee.

WCET Conference attendees consistently remark on the quality of the professional development experience at the conference. Help make attendance possible for someone who will benefit from the WCET Conference. We hope to make it possible for as many people as possible to attend the conference despite budget constraints. Applications will be accepted through July and announced in August.

  • Acknowledgement- special sponsors ribbons signaling your support to WCET.
  • Onsite visibility- high profile recognition throughout the event and at multiple functions.
  • Logo in the final program.
  • Logo and link included on the WCET conference site.
  • Complimentary access to the opening reception and speed networking event.
  • Use of the WCET logo on your website upon approval.

Technology Support- in kind

The WCET Conference incorporates technology into the majority of the program sessions and preconference workshops. Technology sponsorships help ensure access to technology and help reduce the event costs. If your institution is interested in supplying lap top computers or computer projectors please email conference@wcet.info. Acknowledgement- special sponsors ribbons signaling your support to WCET.

  • Onsite visibility- high profile recognition throughout the event and at multiple functions.
  • Logo in the final program.
  • Logo and link included on the WCET conference site.
  • Complimentary access to the opening reception and speed networking event.

Sponsorship fees do not include conference registration unless noted.

Sponsor rates subject to change.

Sponsorship Terms

  1. WCET Corporate Members may be given preference for session time slots, activities or other sponsorship opportunities.
  2. WCET sponsors are encouraged to network with members, but are discouraged from aggressively applying sales techniques which the attendee may consider inappropriate.
  3. WCET reserves the right to deny sponsorship.
  4. WCET reserves to alter benefits in the best interest of the attendees and sponsors.
  5. Payment must be received within 30 days of sponsorship commitment.
  6. A table will be available near the registration desk for all sponsors to place collateral or materials from their organization.
  7. Use of the WCET logo is prohibited unless approved by WCET.
  8. The WCET attendee list shall not be uploaded into any database unless allowed by the sponsorship level.
  9. Conference sponsor session descriptions may be modified by WCET staff.
  10. All representatives from the sponsor's organization that are at the conference must be registered.
  11. WCET reserves the right to modify the conference program.

If you are interested in sponsorship, please contact us at or 303-541-0233. Find out more about WCET at wcet.wiche.edu.