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GET YOUR PACKAGE READY

Connect with a diverse and driven pool of the nation's brightest STEM minds at the largest career fair of its kind, identify promising candidates through dedicated networking lounges and resume review rooms, and elevate your organization's brand within this dynamic community, all leading up to significant hiring opportunities.

Select a Collegiate Conference opportunity followed by a Professional Conference opportunity, then browse through our opportunity boosters to round out your package.

Note: For the 2025 STEM Connect, a Career Fair option must be selected as the minimum sponsorship required. 

We can also customize your sponsorship package and reserve booth spaces that fit your needs – just contact a sponsorship outreach team member to get started.

Registration Types

Professional Registration | $1,275

$1,125 before June 30

    Includes all professional events (training, meals, and award celebrations) and access to collegiate events including: General Sessions, Interview Booths, and STEM Career Fair

Collegiate Sponsor Registration | $125

    Includes access to collegiate events including: General Sessions, Interview Booths, and STEM Career Fair

Collegiate Career Fair Options

10’ x 10’ Career Fair Booth Package | $8,750

Government/Non-profit Pricing: $7,500    |    Academic Pricing: $2,250

•    Logo recognition on Convention website

•    Half-page ad in Magazine

•    Two Collegiate sponsor registrations

•    90 day access to resume database

•    Booth package Includes: one 6’ table, 2 chairs, 1 wastebasket

10’ x 20’ Career Fair Booth Package | $16,000

Government/Non-profit Pricing: $13,500    |    Academic Pricing: $4,250

    Logo recognition on Convention website

    Full-page ad in Magazine

    4 Collegiate sponsor registrations

    90 day access to resume database

    Booth package includes: two 6’ tables, 4 chairs, 2 wastebaskets

20’ x 20’ Career Fair Booth Package | $22,500

    Logo recognition on Convention website

    Full-page ad in Magazine

    8 Collegiate sponsor registrations

    90 day access to resume database

    Booth package Includes: two 6’ tables, 4 chairs, 2 wastebaskets

    Sponsored Collegiate Workshop

Additional 10’ x 10’ Booth Space | $5,500

Government/Non-profit Pricing: $5,000    |    Academic Pricing: $1,500


• Booth package Includes: one 6’ table, 2 chairs, 1 wastebasket

Interview Booth (Friday & Saturday) | $1,000

• Booth package Includes: one 6’ table, 2 chairs, 1 wastebasket

Resume Review Sponsor | $10,000

Resume reviews are an excellent 1-on-1 interaction to provide constructive feedback and to meet the students behind the resumes

    STEM Connect provides the reservation process and sign up report before the event day to allow your reviewers to proactively prepare feedback for resume holders

    15-minute slots for resume critiques by your company representatives

    Up to 4 Collegiate sponsor registrations included for your reviewers

Sponsored Collegiate Workshop | $5,000

    Company provides workshop representative(s)

    Present on a specific collegiate educational topic to support student success (STEM Connect will provide guidelines/list of topics if needed)

    Two Collegiate sponsor registrations for representatives

    Includes signage at session

Hospitality Suite | $5,500 (6 max. per day)

    Sponsor must provide food and beverage for suite

    Based on availability for Thursday and/or Friday

    Sponsor responsible for furnishing/electrical

    Push notifications sent to all Collegiate students through mobile app

    Branded signage outside hospitality suite

National Convention Sponsorships

Thursday Night Collegiate Welcome Reception | $19,000

    Exclusive sponsorship of the Thursday night Collegiate welcome reception (Collegiate conference), which includes a subset of national award recognition.

    Sponsor logo shown on screen at the beginning of the event

    Opportunity for an executive from sponsor to do a 2-3 minute, live or pre-recorded video, integrated at beginning of event

    6 additional Collegiate sponsor registrations

Friday Evening Celebration (Pro and Collegiate) | $20,000

    Exclusive sponsorship of the Friday evening celebration, which includes the organization's Spirit and Heart Awards

    Sponsor logo shown on screen at the beginning of the event

    Opportunity for an executive from sponsor to do a 2-3 minute, live or pre-recorded video, integrated at beginning of event

    6 additional Collegiate sponsor registrations

Saturday Collegiate Leadership Workshop Sponsor | $15,000

    Provide a keynote speaker for the seminar for a 15 - 20 minute discussion around a specific collegiate educational topic to support student success

    STEM Connect will promote keynote via social media (details needed at least a month in advance)

    STEM Connect can provide guidelines/list of topics (if requested by sponsor)

    Sponsor logo shown on screen at the beginning of the event

    3 Collegiate sponsor registrations

Hackathon Sponsor | $12,500 Co-Sponsor (3 max.) | $33,000 for Exclusive Sponsor

The STEM Connect hackathon is a fun, open-to-all event that invites students to collaborate on designing solutions to real-world challenges!  Participants learn new skills, connect with experts, apply new technologies, and face challenges within a unique online environment.

    Sponsor fall hackathon 2025

    Opportunity to co-craft challenge, business pitch presentation competition or, multi-challenge quest

    Opportunity to supply challenge materials: data sets, build kits (e.g. raspberry pi), licenses for frameworks, etc.

    Opportunity to present to attendees (e.g. technology or ideation panel) 

    Interact with attendees as judges and/or mentors

    Recognition in magazine, on website, and social media

Collegiate Snack Break Sponsor | $1,500 three available per break

    Visible logo recognition throughout the snack break areas

    One 6’ table and 2 chairs at snack break area

    Sponsor recognition on mobile app push notifications

Convention Tote Bag Sponsor (3,000 pcs.) | $10,000

    Company logo prominently placed on tote bag distributed to 3,000 convention attendees

    One product insert in tote bag or backpack (production and shipping not included)

    Upgrade to higher quality tote bags or backpacks for an additional fee

    Email blast to registrants (STEM Connect-drafted email to registrants highlighting company’s sponsorship, sent within 14 days of National Convention)

    Must be paid full by 8/1/25

Onsite Registration Sponsor | $10,500

    Branded registration counters (co-branded with STEM Connect)

    One product insert in tote bag (production and shipping not included)

    Email blast to registrants (STEM Connect-drafted email to registrants highlighting company’s sponsorship, sent within 14 days of National Convention)

Collegiate Lanyard Sponsor (3,000 pcs.) | $12,000

    Company logo on each attendee lanyards (single color)

    Email blast to registrants (STEM Connect-drafted email to registrants highlighting company’s sponsorship, sent within 14 days of National Convention)

Student Resource Center Sponsor | $12,500

    Sponsor recognized for their support providing space for students to print/copy resumes, documents, etc. and have a space (50 seats) to wait for upcoming interviews

    Branded counter space

    Branded charging stations (2)

    Email blast to registrants (STEM Connect-drafted email to registrants highlighting company’s sponsorship, sent within 14 days of National Convention)

    Opportunity to customize space (additional cost)

Collegiate Photo Booth Sponsor | $12,000 (3 days) or $5,000 each day

    Company logo recognition at STEM Connect photo booth & logo on photo print

    Email blast to registrants (STEM Connect-drafted email to registrants highlighting company’s sponsorship, sent within 14 days of National Convention)

Collegiate Headshots | $2,500 per session - $7,000 for all 3

    3 collegiate sessions available (1 Thursday / 1 Friday / 1 Saturday

    Branded on-line album

    On-line password with sponsor name to access photos

    Branded signage at headshot location

    Sponsor listed on NC schedule

Student Wi-Fi Sponsor | $17,500

    Logo recognition in STEM Connect marketing as student Wi-Fi sponsor

    Branded splash page with company logo

    Redirect to webpage of sponsor’s choice after student connects to network

Collegiate Mobile App Exclusive Sponsor | $8,500

    Includes logo on convention app with convention schedule

Convention Chopstick Sponsor | $8,000 (2,000 pairs)

    Company logo on packaged chopsticks

    Can be distributed by sponsor or included in all tote bags

    Must commit by 8/1/25

Product Inserts in Tote Bag | $2,500

    One item included with Convention tote bags

    Production and shipping not included

    Item must be approved by STEM Connect

2025 National Convention Digital Signage

    Digital Signage Network 

    Contact us for more information

2025 National Convention Signage

    Floor Clings (3’ x 3’) | $500

    Floor Clings (5’ x 5’) | $700

    Elevator Door Cling in Hall A/B Lobby | $1,800

    Over Escalator Banner (17’ x 7’) in Hall A/B Lobby | $3,500

    Over Escalator Banner (17’ x 7’) in Hall A Lobby | $3,500

    Double Sided Escalator Cling (10’ x 20” rectangle) | $2,250

Making Connections | Marketing and More

STEM Connect Job Board

The STEM Connect Job Board is your 24/7 gateway to top collegiate and professional talent. Recruit future leaders and innovators with ease! (Note: Unavailable in December for maintenance.)

    Basic - $250: Displayed for 30 days/Expires 30 days from purchase date

    Standard - $795: 5 job posts/Displayed for 60 days/Expires 365 days from purchase date

    Double - $1,175: 10 job posts/Displayed for 60 days/Expires 365 days from purchase date

    Unlimited 90 - $1,250: Unlimited posts/Displayed for 60 days/Expires 90 days from purchase date

    Unlimited 180 - $2,100: Unlimited job posts/Displayed for 60 days/Expires 180 days from purchase date

STEM Connect Student Resume Database

    Search 90 - $1,395: Unlimited searches/Expires 90 days from purchase date

    Search 180 - $2,395: Unlimited searches/Expires 180 days from purchase date

Partner Scholarship | $5,500

The Scholarship Program honors outstanding collegiate students for their academic excellence, leadership, and community impact. Community involvement plays a key role in the selection process.

    Each student scholarship award is $5,000 (along with a 10%  administrative fee of $500)

    Scholarship criteria can be designated by the sponsor, which can include internship or mentorship opportunities for scholarship recipients.

For more information, please contact ahmed.pothiawala@saseconnect.org

Collegiate Leadership Accelerator Program | $7,500

    Opportunity for sponsorship of the Collegiate Leadership Accelerator Program at NC, which includes a professional and collegiate networking event and a 2-hour collegiate leadership development workshop

    Opportunity to support additional CLA programming year-round, such as virtual leadership sessions, multi-part development series, or skill-building workshops

    Sponsor logo shown on screen at the beginning of all events

    Sponsor logo shown on CLA webpage

Digital Magazine Ad

    Full-page ad | $4,000

    Half-page ad (horizontal) | $2,500

    Full-page upgrade from complimentary half-page | $2,300

Digital Ad on Convention Website | $1,500 (5 max.)

    Square format ad image

    Rotating display on home page 60 days prior to the event

    Customize link when people click on the ad

E-Newsletter Article | $2,500

    Article featured in Collegiate Newsletter, bi-weekly e-newsletter reaching over 16,000 subscribers

Social Media (Convention Season Aug. - Oct.)

    Sponsored NC promo ads on Instagram (Boosted Post) | $5,000

    Instagram story post and highlight (up for approximately 3 months) | $1,500

    Discord community ad | $500

Social Media (Non-Convention Season Nov. - July)

    Sponsored company supporting STEM Connect ads on Instagram | $1,500

    Discord community ad | $500

Company Day (Wednesday Only) | $1,200

    Requires $2,500 spend in food/beverage (before service and tax)

    Requires separate sub-block agreement of at least 15 rooms for two nights.

    Direct billing with the hotel or convention center is required

    Does not include A/V or electrical

Offering Ceremony Room | $1,000

    Company-use room for after Career Fair closes

    Does not include A/V or electrical

Making Connections | Marketing and More

Premium Pro Conference Sponsor | $21,000 (2 available)

    Includes Pro Pack (11 total) of Professional conference registrations

    Pro-focused Networking Area during evening reception (date tbd)

    Acknowledgment of sponsorship throughout conference

    Event sponsor listing on pro conference website, marketing materials, and mobile app

    Sponsor logo on Pro photo booth prints

    Customized convention recap video w/ your attendee testimonials

Pro Conference Sponsor | $16,000

    Includes Pro Pack (11 total) of Professional conference registrations

    Acknowledgment of sponsorship throughout conference

    Event sponsor listing on pro conference website, marketing materials, & mobile app

Pro Pack of Registrations | Buy 10, Get 1 Free

    Early Bird: $11,250 (before July 23, 2025)

    $12,750 (regular)

Pro Webinar Series Sponsorship | $9,000

    Exclusive sponsorship for a series of 6 webinars for the Professional audience

    Additional webinars may be added to the sponsorship at a rate of $1,500/webinar

    Each webinar averages 600 registrations, 350 attendees, 4,000 LinkedIn impressions

    Event sponsor logo on website and all marketing materials

    2-minute sponsor intro video for all webinars (STEM Connect-approved)