36th Annual Conference Prospectus
The SPN Annual Conference provides an opportunity for pediatric nurses to stay on top of the latest pediatric trends, hot topics, best practices and academic research to determine how to advance their careers and practice.
SPN looks forward to reconvening the pediatric nursing community during the 36th Annual Conference. Throughout this three-day event, taking place April 27–May 29, 2026 in Orlando, Florida, attendees will immerse themselves in a schedule full of networking, professional development and educational fun.
Sponsorship Opportunities
Thought Leadership
Share your expertise with attendees in an engaging 60-minute breakfast thought leadership session on Tuesday and Wednesday morning of the SPN Annual Conference. A hot continental breakfast and coffee/beverage service will be available for up to 100 attendees for the sponsored session. Sponsors may enhance the food and beverage offering for an additional fee. Sponsors will receive a scanned report of attendees who attend the session post-event. Date may include but is not limited to: name, email, and physical address. Two per day.
Help gauge interest and promote your products and or services with a focus group! This 60-minute time slot will convene up to 12 SPN Annual Conference attendees (provided by SPN). Opportunity to provide food and beverage for added cost. Should a stipend be provided, sponsors are responsible for cost coverage and distribution. Two per day.
Education
Promote yourself as the Opening Keynote Sponsor with logo recognition, opportunity for your team to do a chair drop in the session room and 2 minute welcome introduction.
Promote yourself as the Closing Keynote Sponsor with logo recognition, opportunity for your team to do a chair drop in the session room and 2 minute welcome introduction of the speaker and to close out the event.
Logo recognition on online schedule and in general session slides. Written company recognition on session room signs.
SCHOLARSHIPS AND aWARDS
This award aims to identify and recognize new and creative approaches, through education, support of the community, or innovative processes that resulted in better quality care for children and their families. This award is intended to celebrate the efforts of a pediatric nurse, pediatric department/unit or an SPN chapter. Sponsor logo recognition provided.
The Margaret S. Miles Distinguished Service Award was named after SPN's first President. It recognizes a member of SPN who has made exceptional contributions to the Society of Pediatric Nurses and to pediatric nursing. This member has demonstrated outstanding leadership, participation, and contributions toward achieving the goals of the Society of Pediatric Nurses (awarded in odd years). Sponsor logo recognition provided.
This award aims to identify and recognize an exemplary SPN chapter that has provided engaging, memorable, and successful events to its members and local communities. Sponsor logo recognition provided.
SPN Annual Conference Scholarships will be established to financially assist SPN members with attendance at the SPN Annual Course. Grants will be awarded each spring to those members who meet the established criteria. The number and amount of grants awarded will depend upon funds available. Sponsor logo recognition provided.
Research and EBP grants are awarded annually at the SPN Annual Conference; Evidence-based Practice Grant and the Corrine Barnes Research Grant. The purpose of these grants is to support research studies and evidence-based practice projects (EBP) related to children and their families. These grants are awarded to SPN members and may include research studies or EBP projects ranging from pilot work to large, multisite studies. Student theses, dissertations, or EBP project proposals are accepted. Sponsor logo recognition provided.
Brand Recognition
Highly visible! Your company logo will be prominently placed alongside SPN's logo on the official Annual Conference lanyards, worn by every attendee throughout the event. It’s a constant, high-impact branding opportunity that puts your name front and center all day, every day.
Highly visible! Your company logo will be prominently placed alongside SPN's logo on the official Annual Conference tote bags. These reusable bags will be carried throughout the event and long after it ends—offering extended brand exposure both during and beyond the conference.
Unlock visibility! Put your brand directly into attendees' hands with custom hotel key cards — used multiple times a day throughout their stay. Sponsorship includes two (2) branded key cards per guest, ensuring repeated exposure as they check in, head to sessions, and return to their rooms each night. It’s a high-touch opportunity to make a lasting impression from check-in to check-out.
Be recognized as the exclusive wireless sponsor at the conference for all meeting space and common areas. Receive recognition in the marketing materials, and onsite signage.
Receive a pre-show opt in attendee list 10 days prior to show open of all attendees that have registered up to that date and have opted in to share information with vendor partners. One time send. Post show list is provided the Wednesday following the event.
Sponsorship includes the opportunity to place branded collateral on lunch tables. Sponsor must provide collateral. 2 available/1 per day.
Sponsorship includes 500 pieces of collateral or gift item that will be placed near registration for attendees to pick up during check in and throughout the event. Your team may retrieve any items post event that are not collected, otherwise they will be recycled or discarded. Sponsor is responsible for creation and shipping.
Drive traffic to your booth by stamping attendees’ cards as they stop by your booth to answer a question about your company. Sponsoring organizations must provide a $100 or greater prize to be raffled off during the final day of the exhibit hall. If your organization would like to participate but is unable to provide a prize due to regulatory purposes, an additional $150 may be added to the sponsorship investment and SPN will provide the prize.
Display your marketing message or product information on one or more of these double-sided, freestanding meter board signs placed in high-traffic areas.
Lead the way! Guide attendees straight to your booth with custom-branded floor clings placed in high-traffic areas. It’s a creative, eye-catching way to drive booth traffic and boost brand visibility throughout the event.
Networking
Sponsor the most popular networking event of the conference! Logo and brand recognition on conference materials- including print and digital, welcome announcement during reception, 200 branded drink tickets for cash bar.
Help keep our attendees’ professional profiles up to date with a new headshot! The headshot studio will be available to attendees anytime the exhibit hall is open. Includes: recognition in all promotional materials branding on signage.
A must-have convenience. Sponsors can have logos on network splash pages, signage, and charging kiosks.
Give attendees a chance to unwind with adoptable puppies in a cozy, branded lounge that promotes wellness, stress relief, and heartwarming connections — all proudly sponsored by your company.
Create brand-sponsored lounges with comfy seating, charging, wellness touches, or even mini spa treatment zones.
Stand out at the Welcome Reception by hosting a specialty cocktail bar near your booth. This is a prime opportunity to drive traffic and spark conversations with attendees. Sponsorship includes a custom cocktail named after sponsor and branding on event signage.
Fuel the conversation! Be the brand behind one of the most anticipated daily perks—our Cold Brew Break. As the supporting company, you may provide personalized coffee sleeves and/or napkins, with SPN approval. Branding on signage.
Sponsorship includes logo recognition and opportunity to scan attendees for leads as they enjoy a coffee break, thanks to you! Two sponsored breaks per day.
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