Association of University Presses Sponsorship Opportunities
About the AUPresses Annual Meeting
AUPresses 2026 will take place on June 13-15, at the Westin Seattle in Seattle, WA. This dynamic and collaborative conference will feature more than two days of educational sessions, exhibits, service demos, networking opportunities, and more—confirming its place, once again, as a flagship event for the nonprofit scholarly publishing community.
Over 500 people are expected to attend. Press directors; editors; sales, marketing and publicity staff; production, design, and editorial staff; financial officers; electronic publishers; journals staff; IT Managers; library publishers; scholarly communications stakeholders; publishing service providers and consultants; among others, are all expected to attend.
Why Sponsor AUPresses 2026?
The more than 160 global AUPresses members collectively publish more than 12,500 print and e-books and 2,100 journal titles each year. Members are pioneering new platforms, workflows, and dissemination strategies, and are always on the look-out for new tools and efficiencies to support their mission.
By sponsoring AUPresses 2026, your company will be highly visible to decision-makers from all of the major university presses, as well as other scholarly publishers. AUPresses 2026 will provide a prime opportunity to be featured prominently with our members and members of the wider scholarly publishing community
over an extended in-person event.
In short, AUPresses 2026 offers the targeted and engaged audience that you want to reach.
Show Your Support and Join Us!
AUPresses invites event sponsors to show their support of this vital community through underwriting some of the most exciting and valued elements of the 2026 Annual Meeting and helping to keep registration fees low and accessible to the Association’s non-profit members. Sponsors are recognized prominently throughout meeting communications and the meeting space—gaining additional exposure for their products and services while helping promote vibrant dialogue and idea exchange in scholarly publishing. The Association and its membership and attendees are grateful for what your sponsorship makes possible.
Join us and register to become a sponsor today!
The Association has several opportunities available at a variety of support levels. If you have interest in an opportunity that is not listed below, please contact Alexis Fagan at afagan@aupresses.org.
Special Opportunities
Opening Reception – Diamond Sponsor – $12,500 (One Opportunity)
Conference Hotel, June 13
Help us welcome attendees to the meeting by sponsoring our marquee event in an unparalleled location. In addition to the Diamond Sponsor benefits listed below, your logo will be featured on event signage, you will be recognized at this event, and you will receive four invitations for staff and representatives to attend the reception.
Luncheon Spotlight – Platinum Sponsor – $12,000 (Two Opportunities)
Conference Hotel, June 14 and June 15
Our luncheons will offer attendees a dedicated opportunity to connect with peers, continue conversations from the day’s sessions, and strengthen relationships with industry partners. In addition to Platinum Sponsor benefits listed below, the sponsor will receive a 2-minute sponsor spotlight during the luncheon, offering a high-visibility opportunity to share a short message or video with attendees, and your logo will be featured on event signage.
Conference Breakfasts – Platinum Sponsor – $10,000 (Two Opportunities)
Conference Hotel, June 14 and June 15
Help attendees start their day off right by sponsoring breakfast as they gather, make connections, and prepare for the day’s sessions. Your brand will be one of the first touchpoints of the day—a prime opportunity for visibility while attendees fuel up and connect before programming begins. In addition to Platinum Sponsor benefits listed below, your logo will be featured on event signage, including in spaces for special breakfasts conducted outside the main breakfast hall.
Registration and Event Platform (Whova) – Platinum Sponsor – $7,500 (One Opportunity)
By sponsoring our all-in-one, interactive event management platform you will help to streamline the online registration and check-in process, provide attendees with up-to-date event information and personalized agendas, help attendees have a more engaged experience with the ability to message attendees and vendors, share business cards, store contact information, create group meetups and plan one-on-one meetings. In addition to Platinum Sponsor benefits listed below, the sponsor’s name and logo will be highlighted on the event apps homepage.
WiFi – Gold Sponsor – $6,000 (One Opportunity)
As our WiFi sponsor, you’ll help attendees stay connected throughout the meeting. In addition to the Gold Sponsor benefits listed below, your company name will serve as the meeting WiFi password, with signage recognizing your support displayed throughout the meeting space.
Session Recordings – Gold Sponsor – $5,000 (One Opportunity)
Help extend the meeting’s educational reach by supporting the cost of video-recording selected meeting sessions. In addition to Gold Sponsor benefits listed below, we’ll recognize your support in session rooms and in videos.
Directors Luncheon – Gold Sponsor – $5,000 (One Opportunity)
Conference Hotel, June 13
Support a forum for AUPresses Press Directors to joining to network and discuss issues of common concern. In addition to Gold Sponsor benefits below, you will be recognized for your support with signage at this event, remarks from the podium, and the opportunity to send up to two company representatives to attend the luncheon.
Networking Lounge – Gold Sponsor – $3,500 (One Opportunity)
June 13-15
The Networking Lounge is a space where attendees meet for conversation and connection – or take a moment for themselves. In addition to the Gold Sponsor benefits listed below, your company will be recognized with signage outside the lounge and a literature table to share materials with attendees.
Journals Assembly – Silver Sponsor – $2,500 (One Opportunity)
June 13
Provide support for the Association’s face-to-face meeting of key journals staff. In addition to the Silver Sponsor benefits listed below, your support will be recognized in signage at the Journals Assembly.
Business Operations Meeting – Silver Sponsor – $2,500 (One Opportunity)
June 13
Provide support for the Business Operations meeting, where attendees focused on the operational side of scholarly publishing gather to share insights, discuss challenges, and connect with peers. In addition to the Silver Sponsor benefits listed below, your support will be recognized in signage at the Business Operations Meeting.
Coffee Break – Silver Sponsor -$2,500 per break (Four Opportunities)
Everyone needs a break. Give attendees the chance to refuel between sessions in the Exhibit Hall. There are two breaks on June 14 and two on June 15. In addition to the Silver Sponsor benefits listed below, your support will be recognized with event signage during your sponsored break.
Plenary Speaker – Silver Sponsor – $2,500 (Two Opportunities)
Help underwrite the expense of bringing in keynote speakers for our plenary sessions. In addition to the Silver Sponsor benefits listed below, your support will be recognized in introductory remarks at the supported talk.
Travel and Registration Grants – Silver Sponsor – $2,000 (Six Opportunities)
These include travel grants and registration waivers for three to four Early Career and three to four Diversity & Inclusion awards. In addition to the Silver Sponsor benefits below, your support will be recognized in grant notifications and application materials.
General Financial Support – Any Level (Unlimited Opportunities)
Help underwrite this professional education and networking event. Sponsorships help keep our member registration fees low, underwrite small press registration waivers, and ensure a vibrant experience for all attendees.
Support Levels
Diamond Sponsorship Level ($12,000+)
- All benefits listed under Platinum plus:
- 1 additional complimentary registration (2 total)
Platinum Sponsorship Level ($7500-$12,000)
- All benefits Listed under Gold plus:
- 1 complimentary event registration
Gold Sponsorship Level ($3000-$7000)
- All benefits Listed under Silver plus:
- 1 additional discounted (to member rate) registration (2 total)
- Complimentary literature table distribution (1 piece)
Silver Sponsorship Level ($2500)
- All benefits listed under Bronze (not designated bronze-only) plus:
- 1 discounted (to member rate) meeting registration
- Pre-meeting registrants email list for one-time use
Bronze Sponsorship Level (minimum $1000)
- Acknowledgement from the Podium during Meeting welcome and closing remarks
- Recognition and logo on meeting event platform
- Recognition in Sponsor-focused issue of the Attendee Newsletter
- Post-meeting registrants email list for one-time use
- Literature table space for 1 piece at half off [$100]
- Opportunity to purchase advertisement in Attendee Newsletter (subject to space availability)
- Bronze only: $50 discount code to use on relevant registration or exhibit fee
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Cancellation policy
No refunds will be made.
We Welcome Suggestions!
Do you have an idea for another way to support AUPresses 2026? If so, please contact at Alexis Fagan at afagan@aupresses.org.