SPONSOR THE 2026 CONFERENCE
Help the native plant movement thrive and bridge your brand with a vibrant community of professionals and native plant lovers.
WHO WILL YOU REACH AT THE 2026 CNPS CONFERENCE?
Our most recent Conference attracted over 1,200 attendees from across California and beyond—scientists, conservationists, educators, policymakers, and industry leaders all working at the forefront of native plant solutions. This is where decisions take shape, where land managers and researchers collaborate, and where the next generation of leaders finds inspiration. Your sponsorship places you at the center of this—connecting you with the people shaping the future of conservation, restoration, and healthy landscapes.
SPONSORSHIP LEVELS & BENEFITS | GIANT SEQUOIA $25,000 |
VALLEY OAK $10,000 |
MANZANITA $5,000 |
BUCKWHEAT $2,500 |
CA POPPY $1,000 |
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ONLINE | |||||
Recognition displayed on CNPS Conference website | Logo | Logo | Logo | Name | Name |
Link to your website from CNPS Conference website | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | ||
Listing as a sponsor in promotional Conference emails | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | ||
Sponsor spotlight in a CNPS monthly eNews (45K+ email list) | ✔ | ✔ | |||
Name listed as a sponsor in Conference social media posts (reaching 63K+ individuals) | ✔ | ✔ | |||
Corporate partnership story on cnps.org | ✔ | ||||
IN PRINT | |||||
Advertisement in Conference program | Full page | Half page | Quarter page | ||
Advertisement in Flora magazine or Artemisia journal (pending deadline) | Full page | Half page | |||
Inclusion in press release to local media outlets (pending deadline) | ✔ | ||||
Name listed as a sponsor in the preliminary program (distributed to 20,000+ individuals) |
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ONSITE | |||||
Conference registrations | 10 | 5 | 3 | 2 | 1 |
Organization name displayed on signage at the registration area | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | |
Exhibitor booth (regularly $1000 commercial/agency or $500 non-profit) | Included | Included | 50% off | 30% off | |
CNPS Celebration tickets | 10 | 5 | 3 | ||
Special VIP seating at the CNPS Celebration event | ✔ | ✔ | |||
Workshop registrations | 6 | 3 | 1 | ||
Organization logo prominently displayed on signage at plenary events | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | ||
Provide a promotional item tie-in for the conference tote bag | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | ||
Organization logo prominently displayed on signage at registration area | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | ||
Organization name & logo displayed on Conference tote bags | ✔ | ✔ | |||
Priority use of specially reserved rooms for private meetings or venues for breakout sessions | ✔ | ✔ | |||
Sponsoring rights to the session of your choice | ✔ | ✔ | |||
Recognition from plenary stage | ✔ | ✔ |
READY TO SPONSOR OR EXHIBIT?
Download our Sponsor & Exhibitor registration form! To submit a sponsorship form or for any
questions, please contact sponsorship@cnps.org.
EXHIBITOR BENEFITS
Exhibitor space is first come, first served, and at our last conference the exhibit hall sold out! Be sure to reserve early to secure your space. Benefits include:
- One complimentary conference registration
- Listing in conference program
- One six-foot skirted table
- Two chairs per table
- Exposure to, and interaction with, 1000+ industry professionals and native plant enthusiasts
- Maximum visibility in exhibit hall, centrally located next to all sessions and meeting rooms

CONFERENCE SPONSORS
Please join us in thanking our growing list sponsors for making this year’s event possible! Become a sponsor today.
Giant Sequoia
