2026 AAHHE Conference Sponsorship Opportunities

March 27 - 29, 2026
San Diego State University, San Diego, CA 

Who are we?

The American Association of Hispanics in Higher Education (AAHHE) is an agent of change for improving education, thus enabling Hispanic students to fully participate in a diverse society. AAHHE works collaboratively with all sectors of education, business, industry, as well as community and professional organizations to enhance the educational aspirations and to meet the needs of a significantly increasing Hispanic population. We invite you to sponsor the 2026 AAHHE National Conference on March 27 – 29, 2026 at San Diego State University, in San Diego, CA, as we explore better ways to serve the rapidly growing and flourishing Latinx communities.

Becoming a Sponsor 

Your funds will make an impact by helping our organization support research grants, fund programs for AAHHE members, and help cover conference expenses.  If you're interested in sponsoring the 2026 AAHHE National Conference, please review our sponsorship opportunities below and submit your payment via the 2026 AAHHE Conference Sponsorship Form.

How many views will your ad have?

Take advantage of the different sponsorship opportunities and ad options we offer your company, institution or organization. The advertisements in the digital conference program will reach more than 2,300 viewers; we'll advertise the conference via our social media channels to more than 2,000 social media followers!

Sponsorship Levels

The in-person platform of the 2026 conference provides some excellent opportunities for sponsors. We have five different levels of sponsorship packages and seven different event sponsorships available as well as an in-person Exhibitor Program.

For a detailed look at the description and benefits of the sponsorship opportunities available, please click here to view or download the 2026 AAHHE Sponsorship Opportunities.

Type of Sponsorship

Sponsorship Packages

Price        

Diamante

$10,000

Esmeralda

$7,500

Ambar

$5,000

Jade

$2,500

Turquesa

$1,250

 

Exhibitor Program

 Price

In-person only at San Diego State University; receive ALL benefits of the Jade Sponsorship Package plus participants in the Exhibitors Program will be provided with a 6-ft table and 2 chairs. A maximum of 10 Exhibitors will be allowed. For more information see the 2026 AAHHE Exhibitor Program Rules & Regulations.

$2,750

Event Sponsorships

 Price

Pre-conference Institute (3 only); receive ALL benefits of the Ambar Sponsorship Package. Plus logo placement on signage and opportunity to distribute marketing materials at the Pre-Conference Institute.

$6,500

Sponsored AAHHE Awards Lunch (1 only); receive ALL benefits of the Diamante Sponsorship Package, logo placement on signs at the lunch, welcome remarks, and opportunity to distribute marketing materials at each table.

$11,500

Food Truck Fiesta Sponsor: receive ALL benefits of the Ambar Sponsorship Package, plus welcome remarks, logo placement on signage, and opportunity to distribute marketing materials at the Lunch.

$6,500

Welcome and Opening Session Sponsor: the formal conference kick-off event. Receive ALL benefits of the Turquesa Sponsorship Package plus logo placement on signage for the Opening Remarks, ODA Awards, and Tomás Rivera Lecture.

$1,750

Plenary Session Sponsor: Receive ALL benefits of the Turquesa Sponsorship Package plus logo placement on signage for the Plenary Session.

$1,500

AAHHE Book Awards & Fellows Recognition Cafecito (1 only). Receive ALL benefits of the Jade Sponsorship Package, plus opening remarks, logo placement on signage, and the opportunity to distribute marketing materials at the Cafecito.

$3,750

STEM Lecture Cafecito (1 only). Receive ALL benefits of the Jade Sponsorship Package, plus opening remarks, logo placement on signage, and the opportunity to distribute marketing materials at the Cafecito.

$3,750

Sponsored Breakfast (2 only): recognition signage prominently displayed at designated coffee stations, and website and social media recognition.

$3,000 each

Sponsored Paletas y Posters Mixer (1 only):  Receive ALL benefits of the Jade Sponsorship Package, plus sponsor signage prominently displayed outside mixer space; mobile notification push to attendees about reception; limited time mobile app banner; and opportunity to distribute marketing materials at the Mixer.

$3,750

Chicano Park Outing Sponsor (1 only): Receive ALL benefits of the Jade Sponsorship Package plus logo placement on signage, opportunity to provide welcome remarks, and distribute marketing materials on the bus ride to Chicano Park.

$3,000

Support Sponsors

Price

Sponsored Snack Station: sponsor logo prominently displayed at designated high-traffic snack stations, website and social media recognition.

$1,000

Tote Bag Sponsor (1 only): Receive ALL benefits of the Jade Sponsorship Package plus sponsor logo on all totes.

$3,500

Tote Bag Insert (5 only): promotional bag insert for sponsor recognition. Sponsor to provide the insert.

$500


Download 2026 AAHHE Sponsorship Opportunities

Payment

Submit the payment for sponsorship packages, event sponsorships and exhibitors program via the 2026 AAHHE Conference Sponsorship Form by the deadline detailed in the artwork submission section below. 

Artwork Submission

Ads for sponsorship packages must adhere to the 2026 AAHHE Ad Specifications. Logos for all types of sponsorships must be in high resolution in JPEG file format. All artwork (ads and/or logos) must be submitted via the 2026 AAHHE Artwork Submission. Participants in the Exhibition Program are not required to submit any artwork.

Download 2026 AAHHE Ad Specifications

The deadlines for submission of artwork and/or information are as follows:

Type of Sponsorship

Deadline

Exhibitors Program

Participants in this program are not required to submit any artwork. The deadline to reserve a space and receive payment is Friday, January 16, 2026.

Sponsorship Packages
Diamante, Esmeralda, Ambar, Jade, Turquesa

Friday, January 16, 2026

Event Sponsorships
Pre-Conference Institute (3), Awards Lunch (1 only), Food Truck Fiesta, Welcome and Opening Session, Plenary Session, Book Awards & Fellows Recognition Cafecito (1 only), STEM Lecture Cafecito (1 only)
Sponsored Breakfast (2 only),
Sponsored Paletas y Posters Mixer (1 only),
Sponsored Chicano Park Outing (1 only),
Sponsored Snack Station
Tote Bag Sponsor (1 only),
Tote Bag Insert (5 only)

Friday, January 16, 2026

 

Exhibitor Program

In 2026, AAHHE will host an in-person Exhibitors Program at San Diego State University, San Diego, CA. Program participants in the Exhibitors Program will be provided with a 6-ft table and 2 chairs. Maximum of 10 Exhibitors will be allowed. For more information see the 2026 AAHHE Exhibitor Program Rules & Regulations. If you’re interested in participating in the Exhibitor Program, you’ll need to first complete and submit a 2026 AAHHE Exhibitor Program application; once you’ve received confirmation from AAHHE that you’ve been accepted as a participant in the Exhibitor Program, you’ll need to submit payment via the 2026 AAHHE Conference Sponsorship Form. The deadline to reserve a space and receive payment is Friday, January 16, 2026.

For questions about sponsorships, please contact [email protected].

AAHHE is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization. AAHHE’s Federal Tax ID# is 30-0150324.
AAHHE welcomes your tax-deductible financial contributions in support of our signature programs for Hispanics in education. Our organization is dependent upon the support of individual donors and corporate sponsors. Your tax deductible donation will assist us in continuing our mission of empowering the Hispanic community to realize its fullest potential.

Updated September 24, 2025