Midwinter Conference

Agenda

• Sunday 3/21: EXCOM, Committee, and Business meetings; New Directors Orientation; Vendor Social
• Monday 3/22: Welcome, presentations and USDVA updates, President’s Reception
• Tuesday 3/23: Presentations and USDVA updates
• Wednesday 3/24: Presentations and Capitol Hill office visits in afternoon

Member Registration

Members and associate members, if you need to renew your membership, please complete the NASDVA 2026-27 Membership Application BEFORE registering. If you are unsure if your membership is up to date, please contact Treasurer Lonnie Wangen.

Deadline to register for the conference and hotel is February 22, 2027. Registration fee is non-refundable after February 22, 2027. Registration fee does not include hotel stay.

NOTE:  If you are registering on behalf of someone (e.g. assistant registering a director), please use the attendee’s contact information so they receive conference information and updates.

Sponsors & Exhibitors

This conference provides an invaluable opportunity for open collaboration among members, government agencies, and businesses that have an interest in sustaining, improving, and providing benefits and services for our nation’s veterans. Join us to meet with the leaders of the veterans affairs departments at the state and territory level as well as our federal partners.

If you need to register additional attendees beyond what’s listed below, please use the registration link and select the “non-member” option when registering.

Exhibit Hours

• Sunday 3/21: Setup 11:00 a.m. Vendor Social 5:30-7:00 p.m.
• Monday 3/22: 8 a.m. – 5 p.m. President’s Reception 5:30-7:30 p.m.
• Tuesday 3/23: 8 a.m. – 5 p.m.
• Wednesday 3/24: 8 a.m. – 1 p.m. Teardown by 5 p.m.

Please note, times are subject to change as agenda and programming is finalized.

Sponsorship Opportunities

Below are available speaking and exhibiting opportunities for the 2027 NASDVA Midwinter Conference. If you have questions or would like to discuss further, please reach out to NASDVA Executive Director John Scocos. Please note: we cannot guarantee inclusion in print materials for sponsors and vendors who register after the Feb 22 deadline!

Underwriting Sponsor – $75,000 – 1 available

• 20-minute presentation
• Premium exhibit space
• Recognition on conference schedule and from podium
• Logo on front cover and full-page ad in conference booklet
• Logo on sponsor board
• Eight attendees  

President’s Reception Sponsor – $25,000 – 3 available (Mon night)

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

Lunch Sponsor – $20,000 – 3 available (Mon, Tue, Wed)

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

Breakfast Sponsor – $10,000 – 3 available (Mon, Tue, Wed)

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

Plenary Sponsor – $7,500 – 4-5 available (2 Mon, 2 Tue, 1 Wed)

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

Break Sponsor – $5,000 – 3 available (1 Sun, 2 Mon, 2 Tue, 1 Wed)

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

Vendor Spot – $3,000 – 25 available

• Exhibit space
• Logo in conference booklet and on sponsor board
• Two attendees

Ad in Conference Booklet – $1,500

• $1,500 – Full-page ad in print booklet all conference attendees receive and digital booklet all NASDVA members receive
• $1,000 – Half-page ad in print booklet all conference attendees receive and digital booklet all NASDVA members receive

Donor – $10,000 – 3 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