Partner in Transforming the Postsecondary Experience

The Gardner Institute invites you to participate in the 2026 Symposium on Transforming the Postsecondary Experience at the Hyatt Regency Indianapolis in October 14-16, 2026.

Partner with the Gardner Institute at the 2026 Symposium on Transforming the Postsecondary Experience™ and connect with higher education leaders committed to improving student success through institution-wide transformation.

The Symposium brings together approximately 400 higher education professionals, including provosts, vice presidents, student affairs leaders, faculty, advising leaders, institutional researchers, and student success practitioners from colleges and universities across the country.

This is an opportunity to showcase your organization's commitment to student success while building meaningful connections with institutional decision-makers seeking innovative solutions, strategic partnerships, and evidence-based approaches to improving outcomes for students.

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Partnership Opportunities

Sponsor

Sponsors receive enhanced visibility throughout the Symposium and the opportunity to share thought leadership with attendees.

$3,000-

Sponsor benefits include:

  • Exhibit table with two chairs
  • Two complimentary registrations
  • Recognition during the opening plenary
  • Recognition in the event slideshow
  • Recognition on the Symposium website
  • Recognition in the Symposium social media promotions
  • Logo placement in the event program
  • Opportunity to present through either: A five-minute presentation during a lunch session, or a concurrent session presentation
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Exhibitor

Ideal for organizations that want to engage with institutional leaders working to transform the postsecondary experience.

For-Profit: $1,200│Nonprofit: $900-

Exhibitor benefits include:

  • Exhibit table with two chairs
  • One complimentary registration
  • Recognition in the event slideshow
  • Recognition on the Symposium website
  • Recognition in the Symposium social media promotions
  • Logo placement in the event program
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Interested in a Partnership?

We welcome partnerships with organizations that support higher education innovation, student success, institutional effectiveness, and transformation.

For sponsorship information, contact:

Katie Locke
Senior Director of Marketing and Communications
Gardner Institute
locke@gardnerinstitute.org

Or complete the Partnership Inquiry form

Complete Inquiry Form

Conference scale and professional impact

8
Workshop tracks for faculty and staff
300+
Higher education professionals attending annually
60+
Evidence-based sessions on student success strategies

Join the higher education event faculty and staff can't miss

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