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NCEA 2015
ORLANDO
April 7-9
Orange County Convention Center
Orlando, Florida
National Catholic Educational Association
Annual Convention & Expo
in partnership with
The National Association of Parish Catechetical Directors Convocation
and The Catholic Library Association Annual Meeting
www.ncea.org/convention
Celebrating Faith Education
Join NCEA in celebrating innovation and excellence within all aspects of Catholic and faith-based
education at this year’s annual NCEA Convention & Expo! This is a one-of-a-kind event that brings together
Catholic and other religious educators from across the United States, Canada and other countries.
Attendees won’t miss this milestone anniversary event—and neither should you!
NCEA Convention & Expo attracts more than 8,000 attendees each year representing preschool,
elementary, secondary, adult education, colleges and universities as well as local parish pastors, priests,
directors of parish religious education programs, parish volunteers and more.
NCEA 2015 is your perfect opportunity to connect face-to-face with your target audience, generate new
business leads, cultivate your current customer base and unveil new products or services in a specialized
forum.
RESERVE YOUR SPACE AT THE LARGEST PRIVATE EDUCATION ASSOCATION GATHERING IN THE U.S.
Visit NCEA.ORG/CONVENTION for more info!
The Power of the Expo
NCEA is 100% committed to bringing qualified education professionals to your booth.
Don’t miss this opportunity to network, influence and interact with thousands of industry decision-makers.
Main occupation
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Superintendent of Catechist
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Parish Religious Education Leader
Board of Education Member
1%
Central Office Personnel
Priest
1%
School President
2%
Principal
18%
Teacher
Librarian
2%
Other School Administrator
5%
Specialist (i.e. nurse, counselor)
1%
Other (please specify)
75% of attendees direct,
influence or recommend
purchases for their
organizations
Attendees by the Numbers*
NCEA Convention & Expo attendees come from more than 12 different countries.
Participants from the United States alone represent:
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For the second year in a
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Expo was recognized as one
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tradeshows in the US!
*Source: The Annual Statistical Report on Schools, Enrollment,
and Staffing and the 2014 Catholic Directory
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The Power of the Exhibitor Experience
If you are a supplier of educational services, technology or products, NCEA 2015 is a powerful investment.
Meet thousands of educators, maximize your brand awareness and experience steady traffic in your booth
with exclusive non-compete exhibit hall hours!
Number of attendees visiting the NCEA Expo Hall
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of products and services!
RESERVE YOUR SPACE AT THE LARGEST PRIVATE EDUCATION ASSOCIATION GATHERING IN THE U.S.
Visit NCEA.ORG/CONVENTION for more info!
The Power of the Exhibitor ExpeYour Booth Package
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booth package at no extra charge:
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Exhibitors who request cross-aisle exhibit space will be billed for the aisle space between their booth spaces at a
rate of $800 per 100 sq. ft.
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NCEA 2015 closes on Thursday, April 9, 2015 at 2:00 PM. Exhibitors may not
dismantle or disturb their exhibits until after closing. Failure to observe this rule
may jeopardize the exhibitor’s priority points or right to exhibit at forthcoming
expositions.
New in 2015!
All attendees and
exhibitors are invited to
the Opening Reception
in the Exhibit Hall. Join
us as we kick off the
week in Orlando.
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The Power of the Exhibitor Experience
Official Vendors
To ensure all exhibitors receive the best value and customer service, NCEA conducts an in-depth review
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Please be aware that all authorized vendors will have the “official vendor”
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Important Deadlines
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The Power of Enhanced Exposure
Whether your goal is to launch a new product, differentiate yourself from competitors, increase brand
awareness or simply attract more qualified prospects to your booth, NCEA offers a wide range of sponsorship opportunities to provide your company with maximum exposure to Convention attendees.
As an NCEA 2015 Sponsor, you receive:
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Did you know?
To align with your sales and marketing goals, NCEA 2015 sponsorship
offerings are organized into distinct categories
Networking Opportunities and Registration/Conference Amenities:
Conference
sponsorships
increase booth traffic
up to 104%!
Source: Center for Exhibition
Research
Networking Opportunities
Connect face-to-face with your target market and key decision makers
in a relaxed, dialogue-friendly setting. Networking Opportunities range
from Exhibitor Presentations/Workshops, lunch breaks, afternoon coffee
breaks, lounge areas and much more!
Registration/Conference Amenities
Stand out among your competitors with these high-impact, highvisibility sponsorships. Items include but are not limited to the NCEA
Prize Card, lanyards, tote bags, mobile app, shuttle busses, charging
stations, hotel key cards, escalator clings, floor decals, new product
promotions, web banners, etc. Many opportunities are exclusive to one
exhibiting company so reserve yours before it’s sold out!
Not exactly what you’re looking for? Opportunities exist for
organizations of all sizes and budgets. Work with our experienced team
to develop a custom package designed to specifically meet your
company’s unique objectives. Don’t delay — sponsorships are sold on a
first-come, first-served basis. Act now to claim your opportunity!
NCEA 2015 Convention Program Advertising
The NCEA 2015 Convention Program is distributed at registration and
serves as the most popular printed publication at Convention. It is a
valuable resource often archived for future reference and shared with
colleagues long after the conclusion of Convention. Give your company
added visibility and advertise in the Convention Program to let attendees
know where to find you. The deadline to reserve your premium ad
placement is Friday, December 19, 2014.
RESERVE YOUR SPONSORSHIP TODAY!
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The NCEA 2015 Convention and Expo is a
must-attend event integral to your overall sales
process and marketing strategy. Exhibit in Orlando
to elevate your customer base, showcase your latest
product developments, debut cutting-edge services
and introduce innovative technologies related to
education. This is one event you don’t want to miss!
NCEA 2015
ORLANDO
Be a part of NCEA 2015
Reserve your space today!
Call: 703-683-8500
Email: [email protected]
www.ncea.org/convention
@NCEATALK
#NCEA15