Annual Training Conference

Embassy Suites by Hilton Buffalo

August 13-16
Embassy Suites, Buffalo, New York

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Agenda

Click here to download an abridged agenda.

Please note this is a tentative agenda and is subject to change.

Sunday: EXCOMM meeting, New Directors Orientation, Committee Meetings, Sponsor and Vendor Social hosted by NASDVA.

Monday: Welcome, Business Meeting, Best Practices, VA Updates, President’s Reception.

Tuesday: VA Secretary Update, Best Practices, VA Updates.

Wednesday: VA Updates, VA Updates, Niagara Falls Site Visit.

Abridged agenda

Members

Click here to register.

Registration deadline is July 20, 2023.

NASDVA membership must be current. If you need to pay this year’s dues, please use the Membership Application/Renewal form.

Questions about your membership status? Contact Lonnie Wangen.

Hotel Booking

Embassy Suites by Hilton Buffalo
200 Delaware Ave
Buffalo, New York 14202

Book your hotel room by clicking here or calling 716-319-1103 and mentioning NASDVA.

Overflow rooms are available at the nearby Hampton Inn and can be booked here or by calling 716-855-2223.

Sponsorship Opportunities

Our Annual Training Conference allows your organization to interface with the directors and staff of our states’ and territories’ veterans affairs agencies. Join us in Buffalo, New York, this summer as an event sponsor or trade show vendor. Space is limited, so please be sure to secure your spot. Deadline to register for the conference and hotel is July 20, 2023. Sponsorship is non-refundable after July 20, 2023. Sponsorship does not include hotel stay.

Click here for Sponsor/Vendor Sign-up Form.

Trade Show Hours:

  • Sun: Setup at 1:30 p.m. Social 5:00 – 7:30 p.m.
  • Mon: 8 a.m. – 5 p.m.
  • Tue: 8 a.m. – 5 p.m.
  • Wed: 8 a.m. – 1 p.m.

Premier Sponsor – $50,000 – 1 available

  • 20-minute presentation during conference
  • Premium exhibit space
  • Recognition on conference schedule and from podium
  • Opportunity to place brochures in registration packet
  • Logo on front cover and full-page ad in conference booklet
  • Logo on sponsor board
  • Logo and information on NASDVA website for one year
  • Eight attendees  

Sponsor Highlight – $25,000 – 3 available

  • 20-minute presentation during daily agenda
  • Premium exhibit space
  • Recognition on conference schedule and from podium
  • Logo on sponsor board
  • Full-page ad in conference booklet
  • Six attendees

President’s Reception – $25,000 – 1 available

  • 15-minute presentation during President’s Reception Monday night
  • Premium exhibit space
  • Recognition on conference schedule and from podium
  • Opportunity to place brochures on tables during the President’s Reception
  • Logo on sponsor board
  • Full-page ad in conference booklet
  • Six attendees

Lunch Sponsor – FULL

  • 15-minute presentation during lunch
  • Premium exhibit space
  • Recognition on conference schedule and from podium
  • Opportunity to place brochures on tables during lunch
  • Logo on sponsor board
  • Full-page ad in conference booklet
  • Six attendees

Plenary Sponsor – $8,000 – FULL

  • 5-minute presentation to the entire body before a half-day session begins
  • Exhibit space during conference
  • Recognition on conference schedule and from podium
  • Opportunity to place brochures on tables
  • Logo on sponsor board
  • Half-page ad in conference booklet
  • Three attendees

Break Sponsor – $5,000 – 4 available

  • Exhibit space during conference
  • Recognition on conference schedule and from podium
  • Opportunity to place brochures on tables
  • Logo on sponsor board
  • Half-page ad in conference booklet
  • Three attendees

Transportation Sponsor – $3,500 – 3 available

  • Exhibit space during conference
  • Recognition on conference schedule and from podium
  • Logo on sponsor board
  • Half-page ad in conference booklet
  • Two attendees

Vendor Spot – $3,000 – 12 available

  • Exhibit space
  • Logo in conference booklet
  • Two attendees

Ad in Conference Booklet – $2,000

  • $2,000 – Full-page ad in print booklet all conference attendees receive and digital booklet all NASDVA members receive
  • $1,250 – Half-page ad in print booklet all conference attendees receive and digital booklet all NASDVA members receive

Donor – $10,000 – 2 available

  • Tax deductible donation to support NASDVA

Digital Sponsor – $7,500 – 4 available

  • Full-page ad in conference booklet
  • Logo on sponsor board at conference
  • Information on NASDVA website for one year

Click here for Sponsor/Vendor Sign-up Form.