Our annual conference is an important training and professional development opportunity for early childhood educators. The event brings together expert and engaging keynote presenters, breakout groups, interactive sessions and other workshops to engage, inspire and educate. The event attracts hundreds of attendees from across the state, country and world each year.
The WECA Conference returns Oct. 10-12, 2024!
WECA anticipates more than 800 attendees from Wisconsin and its neighboring states (including approximately 350 in-person attendees each day and hundreds of additional virtual attendees). The conference draws early childhood teachers, assistant teachers, directors, and family child care owners/providers in addition to representatives from state agencies, higher education institutions, and Child Care Resource and Referral (CCR&R) agencies.
Help Us Enrich The WECA Conference Experience
When you support WECA’s Annual Conference, you highlight your dedication to the early childhood workforce and early care and education in Wisconsin, which is the foundation of young children’s future success and a socially and economically thriving state.
Sponsorship Opportunities
Premier Keynote $20,000
All the benefits of “Platinum,” plus:
- Two additional tickets to attend the conference, plus meals/snacks (total of 4 tickets)
- Mention in e-blast to conference attendees
- Recognition in conference materials and keynote room
- Opportunity to share remarks prior to keynote session(s)
Platinum $10,000
All the benefits of “Diamond,” plus…
- Logo on WECA’s conference webpage
- Signage featuring organization logo at registration
Diamond $5,000
All the benefits of “Gold,” plus…
- One additional ticket to attend conference Friday & Saturday, plus lunch/snacks
- Tagged in an individual social media shoutout
- Verbal thank you during welcoming remarks
Gold $3,500
All the benefits of “Silver,” plus…
- Logo featured in conference program
- Logo in conference welcome slides each day
- Logo on Whova conference platform
Silver $1,500
All the benefits of “Bronze,” plus…
- Name included in conference welcome slides
- Shoutout post on social media
Bronze $1,000
All the benefits of a Jewel-level sponsor plus…
- Exhibit booth at conference center (+ ticket to attend conference Friday & Saturday, plus lunch/snacks for 1 person)
Jewel $500
- Virtual exhibit booth on Whova platform (+ access to full attendee list via Whova)
- Option to include promotional items in conference welcome bags (#500)
A La Carte Opportunities
In 2024, WECA is offering unique sponsorship levels to heighten the visibility and awareness of your organization while enriching early childhood professionals’ conference experience. The following opportunities are available on a first-come, first served basis.
Passport Contest $750
- Name mention on conference materials promoting the contest
- Logo on passports
Snack/Reception Station $1,250
- Name mention on conference materials promoting the station
- Virtual exhibit booth on Whova platform (+ access to full attendee list via Whova)
Selfie Station $1,500
- Logo on conference materials promoting the station
- Individual social media post that tags organization
- Virtual exhibit booth on Whova platform (+ access to full attendee list via Whova)
Branded Swag (items available to choose from) $2,000
- Organization logo on each item (#500)
- Individual social media post that tags organization
- Virtual exhibit booth on Whova platform (+ access to full attendee list via Whova)
Nature-Based Program Track $3,000
- Logo on conference materials promoting the track
- Virtual exhibit booth on Whova platform (+ access to full attendee list via Whova)
- Opportunity to include promotional items in conference welcome bags (#500)
Nature-Based Child Care Program Tours $6,000
- Verbal acknowledgement during program tours
- Name and/or logo on conference materials promoting program tours
- Individual social media post that tags organization
- Virtual exhibit booth on Whova platform (+ access to full attendee list via Whova)
- Opportunity to include promotional items in conference welcome bags (#500)
Exhibiting Opportunities
In-Person Exhibit Booth $400.00
Full booth includes:
- 8’ skirted table
- 8’ pipe and drape backdrop
- 3’ pipe and drape side rails
- Option for electricity (10amp 3 prong electrical port)
- Wireless internet
- 2 chairs
- Booth sign
- Wastebasket
- Virtual exhibit in Whova conference platform)
Non-Profit Rate: In-Person Exhibit Booth $200.00
Full booth includes:
- 8’ skirted table
- 8’ pipe and drape backdrop
- 3’ pipe and drape side rails
- Option for electricity (10amp 3 prong electrical port)
- Wireless internet
- 2 chairs
- Booth sign
- Wastebasket
- Virtual exhibit in Whova conference platform)
In-Person Half-Booth $150.00
Half booth option includes:
- 8’ skirted table
- 2 chairs
- Waste basket
- Table identification
- Virtual exhibit in Whova conference platform
Virtual Exhibit Booth $100.00
Virtual booth includes:
- Logo prominently displayed on Whova App
- Option to include brief description of company, products, and/or services
- Opportunity to include contact information
- May include links to website, videos, and/or flyers
WECA’s sponsorship opportunities allow your organization to contribute at a level that meets your marketing and/or corporate social responsibility goals while advancing positive recognition of your brand.
If you have any questions, please contact us at marketing@wisconsinearlychildhood.org.
Keynote Speakers
Dr. Iheoma Iruka
Thursday Keynote
Dr. Iheoma U. Iruka is an award-winning tenured professor of maternal child health at UNC Gillings School of Global Public Health and founding director of the Equity Research Action Coalition at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill. She leads projects and initiatives focused on ensuring that minoritized children and children from low-income households thrive through the intersection of anti-bias, anti-racist, and culturally grounded research, programs, and policy. Author of more than 100 publications, she provides talks on addressing systemic inequities and advancing research and action on child and family well-being.
Judy Jablon
Friday Keynote
Judy is founder and strategic advisor of Leading for Children (LFC), bringing more than 40 years of dedication to the field of early learning. In 2016, Judy founded LFC, a non-profit organization focused on ensuring that all children birth to five grow and learn in thriving communities. Judy developed LFC’s groundbreaking Humanity First Model that focuses on community and the collective wisdom of its members. It centers around the great passion and determination of all the different individuals who dedicate their lives to leading for children.
Dr. Anthony Broughton, “MiSTER B”
Saturday Keynote
Dr. Broughton is an award-winning master educator, educational consultant, and educational leader. He streamlined his talents and experiences as a certified educator, regional pre-K coordinator at the South Carolina Department of Education and an administrator to develop AVA Educational Consulting, LLC. Children around the world affectionately refer to Dr. Broughton as “MiSTER B,” as they engage in his highly energetic and interactive educational videos that have garnered significant following on YouTube.
Registration will open in July! Stay tuned for updates.
Save the Date for the 2024 Conference: Oct. 10-12, 2024, at the Madison Marriott West in Middleton, Wis.!
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In Their Words
“The conference was the best thing I’ve ever been to in my life. I was inspired!”
-2023 Attendee
