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2026 Annual Conference
September 28-30, 2026 in New York City
Sponsor and Exhibit
NASHP’s annual state health policy conference is a perfect platform to showcase your organization. For over 35 years, our conference has attracted hundreds of the nation’s leading experts and decision makers from every state, representing all segments of the state health policy community. Sponsorship opportunities are designed to provide maximum visibility and brand recognition to stakeholders before, during, and after the event. Choose a sponsorship level or work with NASHP to design a custom package that meets your needs and works with your budget.
Please contact Stephen Stephens, ARB Meetings and Events at sstephens@arbmeetings.com to learn about available opportunities and how your company will benefit from sponsoring our annual conference!
Sponsorship Opportunities
Sponsors and Exhibitors
Platinum
Silver
Bronze
Exhibitors
State Scholarship Supporters
Item Descriptions
General Session AV
The audio visual production in the general session room sets the tone for the entire event and makes a big impact on the attendee experience. Your company will get prominent exposure during every event held in the general session room with your name and logo on the big screen!
Wireless Internet
Wi-Fi access for conference attendees is a must! The Wi-Fi sponsor will benefit from prominent exposure in pre-conference promotions, in the mobile app, and in all conference session rooms.
Mobile App
An essential piece of the conference experience, the conference mobile app is the primary way attendees will gain access to all conference information. Sponsor the mobile app and benefit from significant visibility each time an attendee enters the app with splash screens, banner ads, and pre-conference promotional mentions.
Rising Star Award
The Rising Star Award recognizes the best of the best in up and coming health policy professionals. The sponsor of this award will be recognized from the time nominations are accepted through the conference where the recipient will be awarded during a plenary session.
Networking Breakfast
The sponsors of the networking breakfast which is designed to get people mingling and excited for the education ahead. Hosted on Tuesday and Wednesday morning, your company will benefit from pre-conference promotions, mobile app push notifications, and on-site signage.
Lanyards
Your company logo will be featured on the lanyards which are worn by all conference participants. Ensure your company’s visibility each day of the conference and send a reminder of your brand home with these reusable conference lanyards.
Tote Bags
Give attendees a way to carry all of their conference essentials with a branded tote bag. Put your company logo in the hands of all attendees as the sponsor of the official conference tote used throughout the conference and long after the event is over.
Charging Stations
With the mobile app being the primary mode of conference information, including presentations, attendees will be looking for places to charge their devices! Help make charging stations accessible to attendees by sponsoring them during concurrent sessions on either Tuesday or Wednesday!
Blueberry Reception
NASHP’s Famous Blueberry Reception is a tradition like no other! The hotel’s Executive Chef will be challenged to design a number of small bites that feature the Maine blueberry in honor of NASHP’s roots. This exciting break is a conference favorite and is sure to bring positive recognition to your brand when you are a sponsor!
Social Media Award
The Social Media Award recognizes a conference attendee who has gone above and beyond to share their conference experiences on social media. The sponsor of this award will be recognized throughout the conference when we highlight this award, as well as at the end of conference when the recipient is announced.
Cancellation Policy
Fifty percent of each exhibit fee and all sponsorships are non-refundable. All cancellations of exhibit space or sponsorships must be sent, in writing, to NASHP at amaxfield@nashp.org by Friday, May 8, 2026. Exhibit-only supporters will receive a refund minus the amount of your deposit (fifty percent of the exhibit fee). No refunds will be given after Friday, May 8, 2026. No cancellations for sponsorships will be accepted regardless of date if exclusive sponsorship materials have already been produced/purchased by NASHP.