Thursday - Saturday The HENAAC College Bowl is a high energy competition in which approximately 300 STEM college students are coached and judged by industry and government representatives through rounds of activities. Each round of competition addresses carefully selected topics relevant to career success. Industry teams are created during a competitive draft process. This event also allows students to gain intimate knowledge of participating organizations’ work environments, career opportunities and hiring processes. Lastly, it provides company representatives extended time with students far beyond the traditional career fair model. This is an enlightening and unique experience for students and professionals alike, that provides an opportunity for students to win scholarships for first, second, and third place winning teams.
Sponsorship Opportunity: • Provide a welcome address • Present College Bowl scholarships & trophy during Student Leadership Dinner • Prominent showcasing of logo in the College Bowl event rooms • Logo on key materials and recognition as event sponsor in conference magazine • Sponsor-provided branding items and informational material displayed during the team drafting process
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Protege Mentorship Program $ 15,000
[$5,000 per event] [3 slots available]
Thursday - Saturday The program includes events such as Meet & Greet, Speed Mentoring Session, and a resume building workshop known as the Coffee Break. This program is designed to advance the personal and professional development of 200 student conference attendees not participating in the College Bowl. Through the establishment of meaningful relationships between students and experienced professional attendees, students are impacted with best practices to implement in the workforce. Proteges are encouraged to maintain regular contact with their mentor and meet throughout the duration of the conference to benefit fromthe relationship.
Sponsorship Opportunity: • Provide a welcome address at one of the three protege mentorship events • Present Protege Mentorship certificates during Student Leadership Dinner • Prominent showcasing of logo in the Protege Mentorship event rooms • Logo on key materials and recognition as event sponsor in conference magazine • Sponsor-provided branding items and informational material
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Student Welcome Centers $ 10,000
[3 slots available]
Thursday, 11:00 a.m.- 8:00 p.m. Help Great Minds in STEM welcome over 1,000 students upon arrival to the conference. The welcome center(s) will be located close to student registration. This is a great way to get a jump start on interaction with students and informing them about the conference components where your organization is participating. Welcome centers will allow you to showcase your organization to students as they register for the conference.
Sponsorship Opportunity: • Logo visibility and recognition as an event sponsor in the conference magazine • Pipe & Drape sections & tables with chairs, 2 signs provided by sponsor • Can have informational kiosk or small exhibit area • $ 4,000 worth of food & drinks will be ordered for each center
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Future STEM Leaders Luncheon $ 20,000
[2 slots available] [Individual tickets at $100] [Tables of 10 at $1,000]
Thursday, 12:30 p.m. – 2:30 p.m. **Limited number of tables available for purchase The Future STEM Leaders Luncheon is the premiere venue in which top Hispanic military academy Cadets & ROTC university students are awarded for their academic & leadership achievements. 500+ attendees have an opportunity to hear the inspirational stories of the students honored during this event. The Viva Technology™ program challenge winners are also announced.
Sponsorship Opportunity: • Up to 5 minutes of podium time including video footage • Reserved premiere seating • Logo placement on the media screens & program • Recognition as an event sponsor in the conference magazine • Can provide branding items on tables for attendees
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Salute to Our STEM Military & Civilian Heroes $ 20,000
Thursday, 5:00 p.m. – 7:30 p.m. Safeguarding our nation and advancing technological innovations are the hallmark of our armed forces. During this special event we honor the talented STEM military and civilian professionals who have dedicated and shown their aptitude in protecting and leading the course of keeping our nation safe through STEM. Attendees will include: Approximately 600+ flag & General Military Officers, Senior Executive Service (SES) personnel, civil servants from DoD and Homeland Security affiliated agencies and corporate professionals will be in attendance.
Sponsorship Opportunity: • Up to 5 minutes of podium time including video footage • Reserved premiere seating • Logo placement on the media screens, signage and program • Recognition as an event sponsor in the conference magazine • Can provide branding items on tables for attendees
Co-Sponsorship Opportunity: • Reserved premiere seating • Logo placement on the media screens, signage and program • Recognition as an event sponsor in the conference magazine • Can provide branding items on tables for attendees
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Hospitality Suites $ 5,000
[4 slots available]
Thursday, 7:00 p.m. - 10:00 p.m. Hospitality Suites are an excellent way to network with incoming students and build one-on-one relationships. Use this time to set up pre-screening or interview meetings.
Sponsorship Opportunity: • Logo visibility and recognition as an event sponsor in the conference magazine • Pipe & Drape sections & tables with chairs & signage • $2,500 worth of food & drinks will be ordered for each suite • Make it a festive and upbeat location with raffles, product showcases and the like
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Newcomer's Orientation $ 2,500
[1 slot available]
Thursday, 7:45 p.m. - 8:45 p.m. Designed for first time professional and student conference attendees to learn about what is being offered at the HENAAC Conference and get off to a fast start. The orientation provides a fun and informal setting that also gives the first-timers an opportunity to mingle along with conference veterans that will be bestowing their best advice for maximizing the conference experience.
Sponsorship Opportunity: • Up to 3 minutes of podium time to welcome first time attendees • Logo visibility and recognition as an event sponsor in the conference magazine • Pipe & Drape sections & tables with chairs & signage • $1,000 worth of food & drinks will be ordered • Make it a festive and upbeat location with raffles, product showcases and the like
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Opening Network Reception $ 25,000
[2 slots available]
Thursday, 8:00 p.m. - 11:00 p.m. This special event kicks off the conference and networking into high gear. During this festive reception 1,500 professionals and students are encouraged to engage and network. Raffle tickets for tech prizes are provided to professionals to distribute to students to promote an interactive environment.
Sponsorship Opportunity: • Up to 10 minutes of podium time including video footage • Logo placement on the media screens & signage • Recognition as an event sponsor in the conference magazine • Can have informational kiosk or small exhibit area • Can place branding items on cocktail tables
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HENAAC Winners & Presenters Breakfast $ 7,500
[1 slot available]
Friday, 7:45 a.m. - 9:30 a.m. An intimate breakfast exclusively for the 2012 HENAAC Award winners & their respective presenters. About 120 attendees will have an opportunity to mingle and meet their counterparts and peers. They will also learn more about the rehearsal process for both the HENAAC Awards Show and HENAAC Awards & Luminary Luncheon.
Sponsorship Opportunity: • Up to 3 minutes of podium time including video footage • Reserved premiere seating • Logo placement on the media screens and banner • Recognition as an event sponsor in the conference magazine • Can provide branding items on tables for attendees
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Technical Papers & Posters Competition $ 20,000
[4 slots available]
Friday, 9:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. The Technical Papers and Posters Competition provides graduate students, undergraduate students, high school juniors and high school seniors an opportunity to compete and showcase their technical writing and research skills through a paper presentation or poster session. Eligible students will be able to compete and demonstrate their technical prowess in science, technology, engineering, math, health, and related technical fields.
Student Eligibility: • Undergraduate and graduate students must be enrolled full-time in an accredited program leading to a technical degree at an institution of higher education anywhere in the U.S. or its territories • High school juniors or seniors must be attending a public or private high school in the local conference vicinity • Must be a member of a traditionally underserved and underrepresented ethnic/racial group (i.e. Hispanic, African American, Native American)
Sponsorship Opportunity: • Recognition as an event sponsor in the conference magazine and on the website • Prominent showcasing of logo in key promotional material and conference proceedings • Co-present the competition awards at the Student Leadership Dinner • Access to student resumes - finalists and applicants • Serve as judges during the competition(s) • Receive a comprehensive post competition report on all event participants
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Resume Review Workshop $ 5,000
[2 slots available]
Friday, 10:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. or 2:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m. Give priority access to your recruiters by having the first look at HENAAC's finest students. Have a revolving door offering students tips on their resumes, interviewing skills and making an overall strong first impression. Organization's can also use this time to pre-screen and mingle with students.
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Senior Executive Session $ 10,000
[2 slots available]
Friday, 10:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. An exclusive group of high ranking leaders from all sectors are assembled to network and discuss a key topic in STEM concerning Hispanics, while highlighting innovative strategies to close the professional gap with the talented minds of our nation’s Hispanic students. Participation in the session will help convey to a national audience, the importance of preparing more students from all underserved communities to pursue the growing opportunities in the technical fields.
Sponsorship Opportunity: • Up to 5 minutes of podium time including video footage • Logo placement on the media screens and banner • Recognition as an event sponsor in the conference magazine • Can provide branding items on for attendees • $3,000 worth of food & drinks will be ordered
Friday, 12:30 p.m. – 2:30 p.m. This is a special event for over 1,000 conference participants in which both HENAAC Awards & corporate Luminaries are presented. Due to an increase in the number of corporate and government nominees, we will bestow more professional awards during this luncheon. Attendees have an opportunity to interact with and hear the inspirational accomplishments of the honorees.
Sponsorship Opportunity: • Sponsors receive up to 10 minutes of podium time including video footage • Reserved premiere seating • Logo placement on the media screens & program • Logo on event program & recognition as event sponsor in the conference magazine • Can provide branding items on tables for attendees
Co-Sponsorship Opportunity: • Reserved premiere seating • Logo placement on the media screens • Logo on event program & recognition as event sponsor in the conference magazine • Can provide branding items on tables for attendees
Friday, 7:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m. The formal, live webcast HENAAC Awards Show is the nation's premiere Hispanic STEM recognition event! This pinnacle conference event in where inspirational award winners are introduced and have an opportunity to address the audience of over 2,500 professional and student attendees. New this year: we will be serving appetizers and refreshments - We guarantee an entertaining program!
Sponsorship Opportunity: • Opportunity for a top executive to present an award or participate in a key vignette including video (total time including video cannot exceed 5 minutes) • Special reserved seating area • Logo recognition on screen, webcast, printed program and tickets • Logo recognition as an event sponsor in the conference magazine • Encouraged to provide branding items for event • Event sponsors will work with show producers on video segments. Videos must be completed by August 31.
Co-Sponsorship Opportunity: • Opportunity for a top executive to present an award • Special reserved seating area • Logo recognition on screen, webcast, printed program & tickets • Logo recognition as an event sponsor in the conference magazine
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Awards Show After Party $ 7,500
Friday, 9:00 p.m. – 12:00 a.m. This festive event brings the 2,500 award show guests together to mix and mingle with the awardwinners and celebrate on the dance floor! The reception includes hors d’ oeuvres, dessert, beverages,and music for all to enjoy.
Sponsorship Opportunity: • Podium speaking time to congratulate the winners • Logo showcased in room, in printed program, and in conference magazine
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Career & Graduate School Fair Student Breakfast $ 15,000
[2 slots available]
Saturday, 7:30 a.m. – 8:45 a.m. This is a rolling breakfast for all registered college students. That takes place before the Career & Graduate School Fair doors open. Be the first to grab their attention and tell them a little bit about your organization and your organization's offerings.
Sponsorship Opportunity: • Stream a rolling video or a presentation on the screen • Logo showcased in room and on screen • Logo recognition as an event sponsor in the conference magazine • Encouraged to provide branding items promoting your organization's career fair booth
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Student Leadership Dinner $ 35,000
[2 slots available]
Saturday, 5:30 p.m. – 8:30 p.m. Over 1,000 students and professionals are expected to attend the Student Leadership Dinner. This amazing dinner closes-out the HENAAC Conference and showcases the accomplishments of all the student participants. Highlights of the dinner include the top student undergraduate and graduate award winners speaking to their peers and receiving their scholarships; announcement of all HENAAC Scholars recipients: College Bowl 1st, 2nd and 3rd place rankings; technical poster winners announced; as well as special award categories.
Sponsorship Opportunity: • Up to 10 minutes of podium time including video footage • Reserved premiere seating • High logo visibility with logo video screen recognition & signage • Logo recognition as an event sponsor in the conference magazine • Encouraged to provide branding items on tables
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Viva Technology Local Student Program $ 7,500
[2 slots available]
Thursday, 8:00 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. The fantastic learning experience will welcome well over 300 bright young minds from the neighboring South and Central Florida school districts to take part in Great Minds in STEM's nationally acclaimed Viva Technology™ Student Program. In an atmosphere that's unparalleled, students will be exposed to an industry-leading Undergraduate/Professional Conference, centered on competitive STEM-oriented activities. The activities incorporate engineering, science, and applied mathematic concepts to give our participants a real-world perspective of how these ideas are utilized outside the classroom! Additionally, student participants will be partnered alongside local university students and industry volunteers.
All students and their accompanying chaperones will be invited to attend the Future STEM Leaders Luncheon as part of this event.
Sponsorship Opportunity: • Provide a 5 minute welcome address at the General Session • Two 15 minute presentations on academic & career opportunities with your organization • Logo visibility and recognition as an event sponsor in the conference magazine • Opportunity to provide branding items for the student & chaperone registration bags
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K-12 Educator's Institute $ 15,000
[4 slots available]
Wednesday - Saturday The K-12 Educators Institute will introduce participating educators to scientists and engineers through workshops providing curriculum enhancement material for classroom use, including hands-on project ideas and physical kits. Hands-on learning is proven to be an effective learning tool and this program will aim to provide tools for educators to spark interest among their students - encouraging them to pursue careers in STEM fields.
Sponsorship Opportunity: • Strategic and direct branding to targeted audience • Middle School & High School career program outreach • Optional involvement in the hands-on projects, competitive challenges • Access to educators from across the country • Opportunities to host and structure teacher focused workshops • Numerous speaking opportunities, including event introductions and keynotes • Logo visibility and recognition as an event sponsor in the conference magazine • Opportunity to provide branding items for the educators registration bags
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