Sponsor & Exhibit

Gain Lasting Visibility

NAIS offers a wide range of opportunities to help you build business relationships and gain face-time with thousands of independent school leaders, administrators, and teachers throughout the country. No matter how large or small your marketing budget, you'll benefit from significant sources of visibility by aligning your company with the Thrive, NAIS's annual conference.

SCAM ALERT! NAIS does not sell its conference attendee list. Confirmed sponsors receive pre- and post-conference attendee lists directly from NAIS as part of their benefits packages at no extra charge. If you receive calls or emails from any third-party vendor offering to sell you an attendee list, we strongly advise that you do not give these solicitors any personal information or payment. 

What is Thrive?
Thrive, NAIS's annual conference, is the premier professional development and networking event for administrators, trustees, and teachers at independent schools. Attendees leave feeling energized and with tools and information to strengthen their schools.

Who attends the conference?

Attendees, from all parts of the country and world, consist of heads of school, department heads, teachers, and other administrators including admission, business, and development officers. Below is a snapshot of attendees.

Conference Attendees by Role
Admissions/Business/PR/Development/Diversity 12%
Assistant/Associate Head 9%
Division Head/Dean/Department Leader 24%
Head of School 20%
Other 18%
Teacher 13%
Trustee 4%


Contact us at [email protected] or 202-973-9700 with any questions or for more information.