2026 Annual Meeting & Advocacy Day
Organized by National Association of Independent Colleges and Universities
The NAICU 2026 Annual Meeting & Advocacy Day is the premier policy and advocacy event for presidents and other senior higher education leaders in private, nonprofit highe...
- Dates
- Feb 1-4, 2026
- Location
- Washington, DC
- Deadline
- Jan 31, 2026
- Attendees
- 450
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About this conference
The NAICU 2026 Annual Meeting & Advocacy Day is the premier policy and advocacy event for presidents and other senior higher education leaders in private, nonprofit higher education. The meeting, celebrating NAICU's 50th Anniversary, focuses on higher education policy and advocacy. Attendees will hear from policymakers, NAICU experts, and national leaders on higher education priorities for Congress and the administration, receive updates on legislative and regulatory landscapes, and connect with colleagues. It provides briefings on urgent policy issues and offers a focused advocacy effort to engage congressional representatives on issues affecting students and institutions.
Sponsorship options
Sponsor benefits include: Logo and 60-word description of your company and services on the Annual Meeting & Advocacy Day website and in the Guidebook app; Spotlighting of your organization in communications with registrants and on webpages; Pre-meeting promotion in the Sponsors Directory; Opportunity to display marketing collateral at the Sponsor Table; Logo/Company name featured on sponsor slides; and access to registrant information. Specific sponsorship opportunities range from Platinum Level ($17,000-$25,000) for the Monday Luncheon & Lecture or Welcome Reception, Gold Level ($10,000) for Short Course Sessions, Silver Level ($7,000-$9,000) for various items like Hallway Tabletop Display, Mobile Meeting App, or Wi-Fi service, and Bronze Level ($4,000-$6,500) for Registration Center, Coffee Breaks, Lanyard & Badge Holder, etc. A 'Friend of the Meeting' option is available for $500.
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