Conferences
The California Association of Private Postsecondary Schools (CAPPS) offers two special conferences each year.
The Spring Legislative Policy Conference is held each year in April or May and is a one day conference dedicated to the discussion of those legislative, regulatory and policy issues that impact California schools. Sessions are led by industry experts and past topics have included: federal and state reauthorization; Title IV administration; working with California Boards and Commissions; and changes in accrediting standards and practices. The Spring Legislative Policy Conference is always held in Northern California and is attended by private postsecondary school owners, directors and compliance managers. A small number of vendors exhibit at the Conference providing attendees with updates on their products and services.
The CAPPS Annual Conference takes place every fall in Southern California. Generally held in October, this conference brings in private postsecondary school owners, directors and managers to discuss best practices in school management. Held over the course of 2½ days, this conference is jam-packed with educational sessions, inspirational speakers and fabulous social events. Download the 2009 Conference Program here! (2.1 MB .pdf)
The 2009 CAPPS Annual Conference will take place at the Hyatt Century Plaza in Los Angeles, CA from October 14-16, 2009. You can register online for the 2009 CAPPS Annual Conference here. Or you may download the .pdf here.
To register for the Placement Workshop, click here. Please note you must register as a user to sign up for the conference or workshops but you do not have to be a member to register.
The 2010 CAPPS Annual Conference will be October 13-15, 2010 at the Hyatt Grand Champions in Indian Wells, CA. Registrations are not being accepted at this time.
Exhibitor – Sponsor Information
The California Association of Private Postsecondary Schools (CAPPS) is committed to offering opportunities for our Allied Members to get involved in CAPPS activities. Exhibitors are welcome at all CAPPS training workshops and at our annual Spring and Fall conferences. Sponsorship opportunities are available at the Spring Legislative Policy Conference, the Annual Conference and Financial Aid Workshops. Occasionally, special projects arise and CAPPS will offer sponsorship opportunities to Allied Members. CAPPS also welcomes suggestions from our Allied Members on potential partnership opportunities. While we are not able to accept all proposals we will always consider suggestions that will benefit both CAPPS and the Allied Member.
CAPPS 25th Annual Conference
October 14-16, 2009
Hyatt Regency Century Plaza
Los Angeles, CA
Please join us October 14-16, 2009 at the CAPPS 25th Annual Conference at the Hyatt Regency Century Plaza in Los Angeles, California where owners, directors and top management from California’s proprietary sector will be gathering to discuss those issues unique to California. With approximately 350 attendees, representing both independently owned California schools and publicly-traded corporate schools, the CAPPS Annual Conference is a great opportunity to meet decision-makers from the largest proprietary sector in the county.
Attendees: This conference will be attended by directors, owners and executive management primarily representing independently-owned, multiple location schools. This event draws more corporate representatives than the Spring Policy Conference. Other attendees include representatives from Accrediting and State Agencies.
Hotel Rooms: A block of rooms is being held at the Hyatt Regency Century Plaza at a conference rate of $239 single/double. This rate expires September 18, 2009. Contact the Hyatt for reservations at 310-228-1234. Request the CAPPS Conference rate. Reserve your room early, as this block ALWAYS sells out!
Transportation: The closest airport to the Hyatt Regency Century Plaza is Los Angeles International (LAX) which is serviced by all major airlines. A taxi from the airport will cost approximately $35 each way or Super Shuttle will cost approximately $13.00.
SPONSORSHIPS
The Grand Sponsor ($12,500) will have a prime exhibit space; host two breakout session panel discussions on their choice of topics; have materials included in the conferences tote; be acknowledged in all conference materials; have 4 conference registrations included and will be recognized on conference signage. SOLD OUT
The five Major Sponsors ($8,000) will have 12’x12’exhibit spaces; host a vendor breakout session on their choice of topic; have materials included in the conferences tote; be acknowledged in all conference materials; have 3 conference registrations included; and will be recognized on conference signage and have special advertising opportunities.
Flash Drive Co-Sponsors ($2,000): CAPPS will have all speaker presentations, handouts and exhibitor materials available on a laptop at the registration desk for attendees to load directly on to a flash drive. There are two sponsorships available, however if one company wishes to sponsor the entire flash drive then further customization is available including creating “un-deletable” files or the ability to “name” the flash drive with your company name.
Conference Tote Co-Sponsors ($2,000): This year’s conference tote will be a special reusable bag that we are encouraging attendees to take away with them to use for shopping and other errands. Due to size constraints on the bag only two co-sponsors will be allowed this year.
Conference Water Bottle Co-Sponsors ($2,500): Continuing with last year’s “green meetings” theme CAPPS will be including a sports bottle in every conference tote for attendees to fill up at the water stations that CAPPS will have set-up throughout the exhibit hall and conference rooms.
We will also have a Keynote Speaker Sponsor and breakfast, lunch and break sponsors.
EXHIBIT SPACE
There are approximately 40 standard exhibit spaces available. Exhibit space will be assigned based on membership status and the order in which paid registrations are received. All exhibit spaces are 10’x10’ (except for Grand and Major Sponsors) and come with pipe and drape, a 6’ table and 2 chairs. Each exhibitor is allowed two attendees with their registration. All additional attendees must register at the rate of $400 per person. There is a $75 late registration fee for additional exhibitor attendees to register onsite. Download the Sponsor/Exhibitor Information and Registration Packet here.
CONFERENCE TOTE INSERTS
There are two conference tote sponsorships available. Tote sponsors will have their logo on the outside of the conference tote and may include materials of their choice within the tote. Exhibitors are invited to include materials in the conference tote for $250. Please consider including all printed materials on the conference flash drive as well (free to all exhibitors). Exhibitors must complete the tote insert registration form to include materials in the conference tote.
CONFERENCE ACTIVITIES
We have many exhibitor activities and opportunities available to you. On Wednesday, October 14, a Welcome Reception will be held at 5:30 pm in the Exhibit Hall where you will have the opportunity to welcome all attendees. Thursday and Friday include a variety of speakers, including the opportunity for vendor session breakouts, and our Annual Wine Reception. All meal functions on Thursday, the Wine Reception and Friday’s breakfast will be held in the exhibit hall.
VENDOR BREAKOUT SESSIONS
CAPPS has introduced “vendor session track” to the breakout session workshops. The Grand and Major Sponsors will both be given breakout sessions to make a presentation of their choice. Additionally, CAPPS is providing space for a limited number of other exhibitor presentations to take place on Thursday and are available for $500 with Exhibitor registration. Please submit an RFP and we will contact you by August 7 after the planning committee has selected the winning entries.
If you would like more information on Sponsor or Exhibitor opportunities please contact CAPPS at info@cappsonline.org or at 916-447-5500.