GET CONNECTED TO PENNSYLVANIA'S PUBLIC SCHOOL LEADERS.
The PASA-PSBA School Leadership Conference draws public school leaders from across the state. Live programming, peer learning and networking opportunities comprise the event, designed to inform and inspire. A significant element of the attendee experience is the exhibit hall, where decision-makers come to find out about the latest and greatest products and services to help equip them for the decisions they’ll be faced with throughout the year.
EXHIBIT BOOTH OPTIONS AND FEATURES
Are you interested in a dynamic and beneficial opportunity to engage the decision-makers in Pennsylvania's public schools?
All booth space rentals include the following:
- Square footage of space rented
- Backwall drape and side divider drape
- Fully carpeted exhibit hall
- One 6-foot draped table, two chairs and one wastebasket (per booth space)
- Standard and corner booths are 10′ wide x 8’ deep
- Featured Frontier booths are 16’ wide x 10′ deep
- Uniform booth numbers
- Roster of all conference attendees
- General security guard service
- Daily aisle cleaning and maintenance
- Listed on conference website
- Complimentary electric
Exhibit booth pricing: Corner booth $2,900 | Standard booth $2,600
To reserve your exhibit booth, use the button below to access the application portal. After you select your booth, please review all the additional add-on opportunities located on the “Purchases” page of the form, including sponsorships and drink tickets.
A la carte items for purchase:
- Sponsorships – listed below
- Drink tickets for distribution to attendees for the exhibitor receptions – $15/each
- Additional exhibitor registration includes meals with attendees (Sunday dinner during the Student Showcase and Awards program; breakfast and lunch on Monday and Tuesday) – $200
- Overnight accommodation at Kalahari Resort – $185 (+tax)
Exhibit booths include
three complimentary representatives per exhibiting company
(not booth space) including meals with attendees for Sunday dinner during the Student Showcase and Awards program, and breakfast and lunch on Monday and Tuesday.
PSBA Alliance Partner Discounts
Bronze – $250 discount
Silver – $550 discount
Gold and Platinum – One complimentary booth*
(*excludes the Featured Frontier booth spaces and sponsorships)
Exhibitor Service Center
Once your exhibitor application is approved, you will receive an email providing you with access to the Exhibitor Service Center.
The exhibitor portal is where you’ll be able to download your contract, manage your profile, register staff and customize your overall strategy to optimize your presence at the conference and to maximize the return on your investment. The information you provide will feed directly into our mobile application, website, conference program guide, badges and more. It is also the best way for you to stay up to date on conference details.
Use the button below to access the Exhibitor Service Center. Please remember, access is only granted once your application has been approved.
Saddle Up for the Featured Frontier
Step into the heart of the exhibit hall and stake your claim in the Featured Frontier — our premier, high-energy attraction inspired by the bold spirit of the Wild West.
Surrounded by dynamic theming, vibrant foot traffic and immersive experiences, the Featured Frontier is the central hub where attendees naturally gather, explore and engage. Exhibitors in this exclusive area enjoy unmatched visibility, premium positioning and the excitement of being part of a show–stopping destination designed to draw crowds all day long. If you’re looking to make a memorable impact, spark new connections and place your brand at the center of the action, the Featured Frontier is your golden opportunity. Secure your booth before this prime real estate is gone!
The Western-themed exhibit hall features the great frontier in the center of the bustling attraction. This area is ideal for networking and interactive activities. Frontier Champion is only available to four exhibitors.
- Branded swag: Opportunity to provide branded swag for exclusive gift bags distributed to the first 100 conference registrants. Bags are branded “Courtesy of Frontier Sponsors” and include each company’s logo (minimum $10/item value). (Please note: Swag must be mailed to PSBA no later than August 31, 2026.)
- Premier exhibit booth: Two standard booth spaces (10’ x 16’) at the center of the Featured Frontier.
- Banners: Western-themed pole banners with your logo attached to your exhibit booth.
- Frontier hosted events: Two exhibitor receptions will be hosted in the Featured Frontier.
- Brand recognition:
- Company logo listed in the conference program as exhibitor and Frontier sponsor.
- Company logo on promotional and marketing collateral affiliated with the conference and the Featured Frontier in the conference exhibit hall.
- Brand exposure on the dedicated conference website, paschoolleaders.org.
- Brand/logo exposure on the conference video monitors.
- Attendee list: Access to the attendee list four weeks out.
- Drink tickets: Sponsors will be provided with 20 drink tickets to distribute to attendees to utilize during the exhibitor reception.
The Western-themed exhibit hall features the great frontier in the center of the bustling attraction. This area is ideal for networking and interactive activities. Frontier Sponsor is only available to four exhibitors.
- Branded swag: Opportunity to provide branded swag for the first 100 conference registrants’ exclusive gift bags that are branded “Courtesy of Frontier Sponsors” and include each company’s logo (minimum $10/item value). (Please note: Swag must be mailed to PSBA no later than August 31, 2026.)
- Premier exhibit booth: Two standard booth spaces (10’ x 16’) along the perimeter of the Featured Frontier.
- Banners: Western-themed pole banners with your logo attached to your exhibit booth.
- Frontier hosted events: Two exhibitor receptions will be hosted in the Featured Frontier.
- Brand recognition:
- The company logo is listed in the conference program as exhibitor and Frontier sponsor.
- Company logo on promotional and marketing collateral affiliated with the conference and the Featured Frontier in the conference exhibit hall.
- Brand exposure on the dedicated conference website, paschoolleaders.org.
- Brand/logo exposure on the conference video monitors.
- Attendee list: Access to the attendee list four weeks out.
- Drink tickets: Sponsors will be provided with 15 drink tickets to distribute to attendees to utilize during the exhibitor reception.
Set along the outer perimeter of the Featured Frontier in the exhibit hall are four additional opportunities to be a part of this attraction. Frontier Supporter is only available to two exhibitors.
- Premier exhibit booth: Two standard booth spaces (10’ x 16’) along the perimeter of the Featured Frontier.
- Banners: Western-themed pole banners with your logo attached to your exhibit booth.
- Frontier hosted events: Two exhibitor receptions will be hosted in the Featured Frontier.
- Brand recognition:
- Company logo listed in the conference program as exhibitor and Frontier sponsor.
- Company logo on promotional and marketing collateral affiliated with the conference and the Featured Frontier in the conference exhibit hall.
- Brand exposure on the dedicated conference website, paschoolleaders.org.
- Brand/logo exposure on the conference video monitors.
- Attendee list: Access to the attendee list four weeks out.
- Drink tickets: Sponsors will be provided with 10 drink tickets to distribute to attendees to utilize during the exhibitor reception.
Sponsorships
Discover more ways to maximize your investment through relationship-building opportunities!
We have several sponsorship opportunities outlined below. If you are interested, sponsorships should be selected in the exhibitor application on the “Purchases” page which follows your booth selection. If you have already selected your booth, don’t worry! We would still love to have your support as a sponsor. Just reach out to us directly and we can make the appropriate selection for you.
Support innovation, creativity and hands-on learning in Pennsylvania public schools by sponsoring a STEAM Scholarship. These scholarships are awarded at random to conference attendees and can be used within their districts toward science, technology, engineering, arts and mathematics programs or initiatives. As a sponsor, your brand becomes directly associated with empowering students and advancing future-ready education.
- Custom-branded scholarship presentation: Each scholarship is awarded using an oversized presentation check featuring your logo, giving your brand prominent visibility during the announcement and photo opportunities.
- Digital brand exposure: Your logo is featured on the conference website, paschoolleaders.org.
- Conference program listing: Your company name and sponsorship designation appear in both the printed and digital conference program.
- Exhibit Hall Challenge: Your exhibit booth is integrated into the Exhibit Hall Challenge to drive additional foot traffic and attendee engagement.
Showcase your brand where attendees are guaranteed to look. As a Digital Signage Sponsor, your logo or promotional artwork is featured on the electronic readerboards outside meeting rooms throughout the Kalahari Convention Center — ensuring continuous visibility in high-traffic corridors as attendees move between sessions.
Benefits include:
- Prime digital visibility: Your brand or advertisement appears on the meeting room leaderboards for the duration of the conference, providing repeated exposure every time attendees enter or exit a session.
- Digital brand exposure: Your logo is featured on the conference website, paschoolleaders.org.
- Conference program listing: Your company name and sponsorship designation appear in both the printed and digital conference program.
- Exhibit Hall Challenge: Your exhibit booth is integrated into the Exhibit Hall Challenge to drive additional foot traffic and attendee engagement.
Delight attendees with a memorable, high-touch coffee experience by becoming the exclusive Latte Art Sponsor. Your brand is front and center as Starbucks baristas use a ripple art printer to imprint your logo directly onto lattes served throughout the day — creating a fun, Instagram-worthy moment that keeps your company top of mind.
Benefits include:
- High-visibility product placement: Your company logo is prominently featured on the ripple art machine used by Starbucks staff for every latte order, creating hundreds of branded impressions throughout the conference.
- Digital brand exposure: Your logo is featured on the conference website, paschoolleaders.org, as the official latte art sponsor.
- Conference program listing: Your company name and sponsorship designation appear in both the printed and digital conference program.
- Exhibit Hall Challenge: Your exhibit booth is integrated into the Exhibit Hall Challenge to drive additional foot traffic and attendee engagement.
Transform a high-visibility touchpoint into a bold branding opportunity. As an Elevator Wrap Sponsor, your custom-designed advertisement — featuring your logo, messaging and brand aesthetic — will be applied to an elevator door within the convention center. With attendees using these elevators throughout the day, your brand enjoys repeated exposure and strong visual impact in one of the most trafficked locations at the event.
Benefits include:
- Prominent on-site branding: Your full-color elevator door wrap ensures constant visibility as attendees move between sessions, offering one of the largest and most eye-catching branding placements at the conference.
- Digital brand exposure: Your logo is featured on the conference website, paschoolleaders.org.
- Conference program listing: Your company name and sponsorship designation appear in both the printed and digital conference program.
- Exhibit Hall Challenge: Your exhibit booth is integrated into the Exhibit Hall Challenge to drive additional foot traffic and attendee engagement.
Make a powerful first impression even before attendees arrive. As the exclusive Billboard Sponsor, your custom-designed advertisement (must be co-branded with the conference logo) will be displayed on a billboard along Route 380, welcoming school leaders as they travel to the event. This large-format placement delivers unmatched visibility, positioning your brand as a premier supporter of Pennsylvania public education.
Benefits include:
- High-impact brand exposure: Your billboard design prominently features your branding, logo and message alongside the official conference logo to greet attendees as they arrive.
- Digital brand exposure: Your logo is featured on the conference website, paschoolleaders.org.
- Conference program listing: Your company name and sponsorship designation appear in both the printed and digital conference program.
- Exhibit Hall Challenge: Your exhibit booth is integrated into the Exhibit Hall Challenge to drive additional foot traffic and attendee engagement.
Keep attendees refreshed and your brand in hand all conference long. As the exclusive H2O Sponsor, your logo will be prominently featured on branded cups and signage at every water station located in each conference room and throughout the exhibit hall. With thousands of touchpoints over three full days, this sponsorship ensures continuous visibility and meaningful brand association with attendee comfort and wellness.
Benefits include:
- High-visibility hydration branding: Your logo is displayed on all branded cups and water station signage across the conference footprint, ensuring repeated exposure as attendees refill and refresh throughout the event.
- Digital brand exposure: Your logo is featured on the conference website, paschoolleaders.org, as the official H2O Sponsor.
- Conference program listing: Your company name and sponsorship designation appear in both the printed and digital conference program.
- Exhibit Hall Challenge: Your exhibit booth is integrated into the Exhibit Hall Challenge to drive additional foot traffic and attendee engagement.
- On-site digital visibility: Your logo is highlighted on video monitors located throughout the convention center, reinforcing your presence and linking your brand to attendee well-being.
- Post-event takeaway: Any unused branded cups will be made available for your organization to take at the conclusion of the conference — ideal for future events, office use, outreach or giveaways.
This sponsorship is perfect for furniture, interior design and architecture companies that want hands-on product engagement with school leaders.
Create an inviting Relaxation Lounge in the conference exhibit hall where attendees can sit, recharge, and experience your furnishings and design aesthetic firsthand. Your team supplies and stages the furniture and décor; PSBA provides prime exhibit hall placement, integrated marketing and exhibitor booth proximity in the hall for high-velocity lead flow.
Benefits include:
- Lounge experience (sponsor-supplied): You bring and install all furniture and décor for the Relaxation Lounge (e.g., seating, side tables, rugs, ambient décor, charging accessories) with full design freedom to reflect your brand’s look and feel. (Please note: Final concept plan, materials and layout subject to PSBA approval.)
- Prime exhibit booth placement: Your exhibit booth is integrated into the lounge space within the exhibit hall to capture interest and convert traffic into conversations and demos.
- On-site signage and branding: Prominent lounge entrance and in-lounge signage is co-branded with your logo and the conference theme, along with directional signage placed in high-traffic areas to guide attendees toward the lounge and exhibit booth. Additional floor decals will also help draw attendees from key corridors directly into your space, ensuring strong visibility and consistent brand presence throughout the event environment.
- Integrated and strategic marketing exposure:
- Lead-up (pre-event): Your logo is featured on the paschoolleaders.org homepage and in email communications about the conference.
- On-site: Digital content spots on venue video monitors (brand/logo placement, up to 0:10–0:15 assets — see specs).
- Post-event: Your company is highlighted in the post-event wrap-up email and website page (sponsor logo/name) and the attendee survey includes a question that references the lounge experience (aggregate insights shared with sponsor).
- Conference program: Your company logo and listing appear in the printed and digital conference program distributed at registration and accessible in the conference mobile app. You also receive the enhanced tag as the “Relaxation Lounge Sponsor.”
- Exhibit Hall Challenge: Your exhibit booth with the lounge is included in the Exhibit Hall Challenge to drive foot traffic and engagement.
Sponsor’s responsibilities:
- Design and installation: Provide all furnishings, equipment, cable management and décor; install and dismantle during designated windows.
- Approval: Submit final layout/renderings and brand assets by September 1, 2026, to Torie Tezik, PSBA’s senior strategic partnerships manager, at torie.tezik@psba.org for PSBA approval.
PSBA’s responsibilities:
- Space allocation: Provide designated lounge space with integrated exhibit booth.
- Branding and signage: Produce branded signage (with sponsor logo) per event theme.
- Marketing fulfillment: Execute included pre-, on-site and post-event placements.
Lounge footprint and technical specifications
- Total footprint: 15’ x 60’ (approx. 900 sq. ft) divided so the exhibit booth is 15’ x 10’ and the relaxation station is 15’ x 50’ (scalable options will be considered upon request and venue’s ability to cater for the change)
- Capacity: Comfortably accommodates 20-28 seated attendees at one time, depending on the mix of furniture provided.
- Basic electric will be provided with two connection points (one in the exhibit space and one in the lounge).
Keep attendees powered up, connected and engaged by integrating your brand with high-top charging tables available in a featured area of the exhibit hall. These stylish, functional stations enhance the exhibit hall environment. Your Charging Stations offer attendees a practical, appreciated service — while giving your brand consistent visibility, multiple touchpoints and meaningful connection.
Benefits include:
- Charging Station experience: PSBA will provide and install branded high-top charging tables in the designated area of the exhibit hall. You maintain full creative control over table branding. (Please note: All final table designs are subject to PSBA approval.)
- Prime exhibit booth placement: Your exhibit booth is integrated into the Charging Station space within the exhibit hall to capture interest and convert traffic into conversations and demos.
- On-site signage and branding: Prominent station entrance and in-station signage is co-branded with your logo and the conference theme, along with directional signage placed in high-traffic areas to guide attendees toward the Charging Station and your exhibit booth. Additional floor decals will also help draw attendees from key corridors directly into your space, ensuring strong visibility and consistent brand presence throughout the event environment.
- Integrated and strategic marketing exposure:
- Lead-up (pre-event): Your logo is featured on the paschoolleaders.org homepage and in email communications about the conference.
- On-site: Digital content spots on venue video monitors (brand/logo placement, up to 0:10–0:15 assets — see specs).
- Post-event: Your company is highlighted in the post-event wrap-up email and website page (sponsor logo/name) and the attendee survey includes a question that references the Charging Station experience (aggregate insights shared with sponsor).
- Conference program: Your company logo and listing appear in the printed and digital conference program distributed at registration and accessible in the conference mobile app. You also receive the enhanced tag as the “Charging Station Sponsor.”
- Exhibit Hall Challenge: Your exhibit booth with the Charging Station is included in the Exhibit Hall Challenge to drive foot traffic and engagement.
Sponsor’s responsibilities:
- Design and installation: Provide all furnishings and décor; install and dismantle during designated windows.
- Artwork approval: Submit final branding and design for the high-top charging tables August 1, 2026, to Torie Tezik, PSBA’s senior strategic partnerships manager at torie.tezik@psba.org for PSBA approval.
- Space layout approval: Submit final layout/renderings of the Charging Station by September 1, 2026, to Torie Tezik, PSBA’s senior strategic partnerships manager at torie.tezik@psba.org for PSBA approval.
PSBA’s responsibilities:
- Space allocation: Provide designated Charging Station space with integrated exhibit booth.
- Charging tables: Contract with third party to provide charging tables, submit branded artwork and complete installation in the exhibit hall.
- Branding and signage: Produce branded signage (with sponsor logo) per event theme.
- Marketing fulfillment: Execute included pre-, on-site, and post-event placements.
Station footprint and technical specifications
- Total footprint: 15’ x 50’ (approx. 750 sq. ft) divided so the exhibit booth is 15’ x 10’ and the Charging Station is 15’ x 40’ (scalable options will be considered upon request and venue’s ability to cater for the change)
- Capacity: Comfortably accommodates 18-20 seated attendees at one time, depending on the mix of furniture provided.
- Basic electric will be provided.
Place your brand directly into the hands of every attendee. As the exclusive Tote Bag Sponsor, your logo is prominently displayed on the official conference tote bag distributed at registration — a highly visible item that attendees use throughout the event and long after. This premium sponsorship delivers exceptional exposure, integrated marketing visibility and direct access to public school leaders statewide.
Benefits include:
- Exclusive tote bag branding: Your logo is printed on every conference tote bag given to all attendees at registration, offering continuous visibility throughout the three-day event and extended brand exposure after conference as attendees reuse the bag.
- Integrated and strategic marketing exposure:
- Lead-up (pre-event): Your logo is featured on the paschoolleaders.org homepage and in email communications about the conference.
- On-site: Digital content spots on venue video monitors (brand/logo placement, up to 0:10–0:15 assets — see specs).
- Post-event: Your company is highlighted in the post-event wrap-up email and website page (sponsor logo/name).
- Conference program: Your company logo and listing appear in the printed and digital conference program distributed at registration and accessible in the conference mobile app. You also receive the enhanced tag as the “Tote Bag Sponsor.”
- Exhibit Hall Challenge: Your exhibit booth is included in the Exhibit Hall Challenge to drive foot traffic and engagement.
- Social media recognition: Your sponsorship is highlighted through official conference social media posts, expanding visibility to PA school leaders and the wider education community.
- Upgraded corner exhibit booth: As part of this premium sponsorship, you receive a prime corner exhibit booth at no additional cost, ensuring superior visibility, increased traffic flow and an elevated presence on the exhibit hall floor.
- Post-event takeaway: Any unused branded bags will be made available for your organization to take at the conclusion of the conference — ideal for future events, office use, outreach or giveaways.
Ensure your brand is seen every time an attendee enters a session, network event or exhibit hall. As the exclusive lanyard sponsor, your logo will be featured on the official conference lanyard worn by every attendee, speaker and exhibitor throughout the event. This is one of the most visible and high-frequency branding opportunities available at the conference, offering unmatched exposure and long-lasting impressions.
Benefits include:
- Exclusive lanyard branding: Your logo is printed on every official conference lanyard worn by all attendees, providing constant, eye-level visibility for the duration of the event.
- Extended brand exposure post-conference as attendees reuse the bag.
- Integrated and strategic marketing exposure:
- Lead-up (pre-event): Your logo is featured on the paschoolleaders.org homepage and in email communications about the conference.
- On-site: Digital content spots on venue video monitors (brand/logo placement, up to 0:10–0:15 assets — see specs).
- Post-event: Your company is highlighted in the post-event wrap-up email and website page (sponsor logo/name).
- Conference program: Your company logo and listing appear in the printed and digital conference program distributed at registration and accessible in the conference mobile app. You also receive the enhanced tag as the “Lanyard Sponsor.”
- Exhibit Hall Challenge: Your exhibit booth is included in the Exhibit Hall Challenge to drive foot traffic and engagement.
- Social media recognition: Your sponsorship is highlighted through official conference social media posts, expanding visibility to PA school leaders and the wider education community.
- Upgraded corner exhibit booth: As part of this premium sponsorship, you receive a prime corner exhibit booth at no additional cost, ensuring superior visibility, increased traffic flow and an elevated presence on the exhibit hall floor.
- Branded swag opportunity: You have the opportunity to provide branded swag for the attendee registration bags. (Please note: The items must be mailed to PSBA no later than August 31, 2026.)
Put your brand directly in the hands of every attendee. As the Mobile App Sponsor, your company becomes a central part of the conference experience from the moment participants download the app. With attendees relying on the app for schedules, session details, maps, alerts and networking tools, this sponsorship ensures continuous, high-visibility brand exposure.
Benefits include:
- Banner ad: Your branding is featured on the home screen of the conference mobile app with a full-color advertisement and hyperlinked to a URL of your choice.
- Integrated and strategic marketing exposure:
- Lead-up (pre-event): Your logo is featured on the paschoolleaders.org homepage and in email communications about the conference.
- On-site: Digital content spots on venue video monitors (brand/logo placement, up to 0:10–0:15 assets — see specs).
- Post-event: Your company is highlighted in the post-event wrap-up email and website page (sponsor logo/name).
- Conference program: Your company logo and listing appear in the printed and digital conference program distributed at registration and accessible in the conference mobile app. You also receive the enhanced tag as the “Mobile App Sponsor.”
- Exhibit Hall Challenge: Your exhibit booth is included in the Exhibit Hall Challenge to drive foot traffic and engagement.
- Social media recognition: Your sponsorship is highlighted through official conference social media posts, expanding visibility to PA school leaders and the wider education community.
- Branded swag opportunity: You have the opportunity to provide branded swag for the attendee registration bags. (Please note: The items must be mailed to PSBA no later than August 31, 2026.)
- High-value engagement opportunities:
- One education session presentation (topic-based, non-sales).
- One sponsored push notification through the conference mobile app.
- Sponsor recognition and shoutouts across conference social media channels.
As the premier sponsor of the conference, you receive standout visibility and the exclusive opportunity to sponsor a keynote speaker. The keynote sponsorship includes the chance to address all conference attendees from the main stage — an unparalleled platform to showcase your brand and message.
Benefits include:
- Main stage visibility: Introduce a keynote speaker while promoting your brand by addressing attendees directly from the stage, reinforcing your leadership presence.
- Integrated and strategic marketing exposure:
- Lead-up (pre-event): Your logo is featured on the paschoolleaders.org homepage and in email communications about the conference.
- On-site: Digital content spots on venue video monitors (brand/logo placement, up to 0:10–0:15 assets — see specs).
- Post-event: Your company is highlighted in the post-event wrap-up email and website page (sponsor logo/name).
- Conference program: Your company logo and listing appear in the printed and digital conference program distributed at registration and accessible in the conference mobile app. You also receive the enhanced tag as the “Keynote Sponsor.”
- Exhibit Hall Challenge: Your exhibit booth is included in the Exhibit Hall Challenge to drive foot traffic and engagement.
- Social media recognition: Your sponsorship is highlighted through official conference social media posts, expanding visibility to PA school leaders and the wider education community.
- Branded swag opportunity: You have the opportunity to provide branded swag for the attendee registration bags. (Please note: The items must be mailed to PSBA no later than August 31, 2026.)
- High-value engagement opportunities:
- One education session presentation (topic-based, non-sales).
- One sponsored push notification through the conference mobile app.
- Sponsor recognition and shoutouts across conference social media channels.
EXHIBITOR REGISTRATION DEADLINES
Three exhibitor representatives and their meals are included per exhibitor, if exhibitor registration is received by September 15, 2026. If the exhibitor registration is received after September 15, 2026, but before October 3, 2026, each conference registrant will be charged $45/person. Exhibitor registrations received after October 3, 2026, are not permitted entry to the conference. If an exhibitor representative arrives at the conference and is not pre-registered, they will be required to pay $75. This registration fee is $75 for each person that is not pre-registered. Entry to the exhibit hall will be denied until such fees are paid.