Sponsorships/Exhibitors
68th ANNUAL
Western Association of Graduate Schools (WAGS) Conference
April 1–3, 2026 | A virtual event
Showcasing the Heart of Graduate Education
Sponsor & Exhibitor Registration will open in November 2025.
| Details | 3MT Student Award Sponsor* | Gold Sponsor | 3MT Student Silver Sponsor | Silver Sponsor | Bronze Sponsor |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Contribution | $1,500 | $1,500 | $1,000 | $1,000 | $500 |
| Limited Availability | Limit 1 | no | Limit 3 | no | no |
| Discounted sponsorship for the 2027 conference** | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | |
| Logo on WAGS Meeting Website | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ |
| Logo in conference program | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ |
| Logo in virtual event platform | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ |
| Verbal recognition at the start of a general session | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ |
| Verbal recognition at the start of a breakout session | 3MT Preliminary Round | Conference Breakout Session | |||
| 3-minute speaking opportunity (1 slide) at the start of a breakout session OR 45-minute breakout session co-presented with a higher education institution | ✔ | ||||
| 1 complimentary registration included | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | |
| 5-Minute presentation at awards session | ✔ | ||||
| Naming rights for the award | ✔ | ||||
| Logo on award handout | ✔ |
*This sponsorship directly supports the awards given to the respective winners.
**Sponsorship amount paid this year can be applied as a discount for a 2027 conference sponsorship. 2027 sponsor tiers and benefits will be determined at a later date.
***To co-present a 45-minute breakout session, the co-presenting higher education institution must submit their proposal using the Call for Proposal form. The deadline for submissions is December 1, 2025.
Cancellation Policy: All sponsorships are final.
Credit Card Surcharge: A 3% credit card surcharge will be applied to all registration fees paid by credit card. If you prefer to pay by check, select "Bill Me" on the checkout page; note that the surcharge will still be displayed on your statement, but will be adjusted after the registration has been submitted. An updated statement will be emailed to you within 3 business days.
WAGS is contracted with University of Wisconsin-La Crosse Graduate & Extended Learning to provide conference services. Communication regarding WAGS membership and the annual meeting will come directly from University of Wisconsin-La Crosse Graduate & Extended Learning.