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 Join Us as a 2026 Sponsor!

RP Conference 2026 logo - Embracing the Messy Work of Equity & Change Together

Be part of the premier event shaping the future of research, planning, and institutional effectiveness (IRPE) in the California Community Colleges (CCC) system. The RP Group’s annual RP Conference is the largest gathering of IRPE professionals across the state—those who use data and evidence to drive equitable student success and institutional excellence.

Your sponsorship demonstrates your commitment to advancing innovation and equity in higher education while positioning your brand at the center of conversations shaping research, institutional effectiveness, and student success statewide. This conference offers an unparalleled opportunity to build meaningful connections, increase visibility, and demonstrate your organization’s impact on the CCC system.

This popular and high-profile event brings in hundreds of individuals from across the state. The 2025 conference included 240+ attendees representing 76 CCC institutions.

Become a sponsor    Download the Sponsor Prospectus

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  • Inspiring plenary sessions focused on advancing equity-minded change through information, innovation, and community

  • Presentations by IRPE professionals from across the CCC system

  • Recognition of excellence through the 2026 RP Group Awards, celebrating outstanding achievements in research, planning, and effectiveness

  • Key updates and insights from The RP Group and the California Community Colleges Chancellor’s Office

  • Access to CCC system partner organizations, including:

    • Accrediting Commission for Community & Junior Colleges (ACCJC)

    • Academic Senate for California Community Colleges (ASCCC)

    • California Association for Institutional Research (CAIR)

    • WestEd

  • Networking opportunities to connect, collaborate, and build lasting relationships with professionals dedicated to student success

Position yourself as a thought leader

Showcase the impact of your product, service, or mission to hundreds of engaged attendees through general session speaking opportunities.

Foster genuine connections in a welcoming atmosphere

Build meaningful relationships as you connect with attendees in our high-traffic exhibit area and collaborative networking spaces.

Maximize your brand exposure with extended digital reach

Stay top of mind before, during, and after the event with strategic digital placements—through promotional materials, attendee emails, the event app, and on-site screens. Deepen your engagement with post-event access to attendee contact lists. Premium sponsors enjoy early access to attendee lists one week prior to the event.

Gain Brand Exposure

As the largest gathering of IRPE professionals in the CCC system, RP Conference 2026 is your exclusive opportunity to connect with this specialized community of practitioners and gain brand recognition with decision-influencers.

Attendee Engagement

The exhibit area is the heart of conference networking—a lively, welcoming space where attendees gather for refreshment breaks, informal discussions, and discovery. With its friendly and collaborative atmosphere, this central hub offers the perfect opportunity to showcase your products, spark meaningful conversations, and connect directly with professionals seeking new ideas and solutions.

Higher-level sponsors enjoy exclusive engagement opportunities, including the chance to address all attendees during a general session—maximizing visibility, driving booth traffic, and positioning your organization as a leader supporting innovation and student success across the California Community Colleges system.

Should you find that your needs do not align with the sponsor options listed, please contact Lila Tavelli at professionaldevelopment@rpgroup.org to discuss customization options and your budget.

Download RP Conference 2026 Benefit Levels

Exhibitor
$1,000

  

Bronze
$1,750

Exhibit booth includes electrical access and Wi-Fi

  • 1 conference registration

  • Customized profile in the conference app

  • Post-conference attendee list with emails

Exhibitor-level benefits plus:

  • Refreshment break sponsorship (shared opportunity - up to 4 sponsors) 

  • General session speaking opportunity (1 minute)

  • Digital ad

  • Profile banner in conference app 
 

Silver

$3,000

  

Gold

$4,250

Bronze level benefits plus:

  • Conference reception (shared opportunity - up to 4 sponsors)

  • Additional conference registration (2 total)

  • General session speaking opportunity (2 minutes)

  • Recognition in conference emails

Silver level benefits plus:

  • Conference lunch sponsorship (shared opportunity - up to 4 sponsors)

  • Additional conference registration (3 total)

  • General session speaking opportunity (3 minutes)

  • Ad in conference emails 

  • One push notification and custom card in conference app

  • Pre-conference attendee list with emails
 

Platinum

$6,000

  

All Levels

Gold level benefits plus:

  • Double exhibit table

  • Conference check-in area sponsorship 

  • Additional conference registration (4 total)

  • General session speaking opportunity (5 minutes)

  • Branded item

  • Logo included on conference app splash page

  • Two push notifications in conference app
Add-ons

  1. Digital visibility in weekly conference publicity communications ($400)

  2. Sponsor centerpieces with branding ($350)

  3. Reception drink ticket packet ($200 for 10 tickets)

All exhibitor and sponsor levels include the following benefits:

  • 8’ x 10’ exhibit booth including 6’ table with draping and two chairs, electrical and Wi-Fi access

  • Bronze-level sponsors and above receive prominent exhibit booth placement based on level

  • Customized app profile with external linking

  • Post-conference attendee list with emails
 

Become a 2026 Sponsor

  1. Choose your sponsorship level
    Review the sponsorship levels above. Should you find that your needs do not align with the sponsor and exhibitor options listed, please contact Lila Tavelli at professionaldevelopment@rpgroup.org  to discuss customization options.

  2. Register your commitment
    Complete the online registration form to reserve your spot. Sponsor requests are processed on a first-come, first-served basis. The deadline to reserve your spot is March 27, 2026, or until spots are filled.

  3. Submit materials and payment
    Details about items needed (app profile, digital ads, graphics, session information, and payment instructions) will be sent in March. Materials are due by April 1, 2026.

Payment can be made by credit card during the registration process or by check.

Questions

Contact Lila Tavelli at professionaldevelopment@rpgroup.org with any questions or for more information about sponsor and exhibitor opportunities.

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