Why Be a Vendor with Every Student Matters?
Every Student Matters is intentionally different. We aren't building the largest exhibit hall. We're building the right one. Our goal is to create meaningful relationships between ministry leaders and organizations that genuinely help churches thrive. Rather than filling the room with competing vendors, we're curating a select group of trusted ministry partners whose resources, services, and mission align with the heart of this conference. When attendees visit your booth, we don't want them collecting free pens. We want them building lasting relationships.
Conference Snapshot
100–300 Expected Attendees
15–20 Curated Ministry Partners
National Reach
Evangelical Interdenominational Reach
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Student Pastors
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Volunteer Leaders
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Ministry Wives
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Seminary Students
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Associate Pastors
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Leadership Teams
We're Looking For Vendors Like...
✓ Camps & Retreat Centers
✓ Colleges & Seminaries
✓ Publishers
✓ Ministry Software
✓ Missions Organizations
✓ Christian Apparel
✓ Ministry Resources
✓ Church Services
We intentionally set up our exhibit hall so that every meal, break, and networking opportunity is designed to encourage meaningful conversations between ministry leaders and our vendors.
Designed for Conversations
Our exhibit hall isn't an afterthought. Throughout the conference, attendees will naturally gather in the exhibit hall for:
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Coffee & refreshments
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Meal Breaks
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Networking Breaks
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Giveaways
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Sponsor spotlights
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Fellowship
We intentionally create opportunities for attendees to spend time with our ministry partners instead of simply walking past booths between sessions.
Vendor Opportunities
Choose the partnership that best fits your organization and your goals for connecting with student ministry leaders.
🥉 Bronze Partner ($1,000)
Build meaningful relationships with student pastors, ministry leaders, and volunteers throughout the Every Student Matters Conference.
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10' exhibit space
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Up to 2 conference registrations
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Organization listing on the conference website
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Organization listing in the conference guide
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Social media recognition before the conference
🥈 Silver Partner ($1,500)
Increase your visibility before and throughout the conference while expanding your opportunities to connect with attendees.
Includes everything in Bronze, plus:
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Up to 4 conference registrations
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Logo displayed on pre-session and post-session screens
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Featured placement on the conference website
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Main session sponsor recognition
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Opportunity to provide a conference giveaway or promotional item
🏅 Gold Partner ($2,000)
Become one of our featured ministry partners with premium visibility and direct engagement opportunities.
Includes everything in Silver, plus:
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Up to 6 conference registrations
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Priority exhibit location
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Five-minute featured interview or ministry spotlight during a main session
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Dedicated social media promotion leading up to the conference
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Exclusive sponsorship of one premium conference experience (based on availability), such as:
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Ministry Wives Experience
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Coffee Break
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Late Night Date Night
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Three dedicated post-conference promotional emails to conference attendees
FAQs
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When can we set up?
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Load-in/load-out times will be announced soon.
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Are tables provided?
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Tables will be provided.
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Can we sell products?
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Yes, Vendors can sell products and services while the conference is going on.
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Are meals included?
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No, each vendor is responsible for their own meals.
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Can we sponsor a giveaway?
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You can sponsor a giveaway with the approval of the SSM Team
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Is electricity available?
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Electricity will be provided.
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What if we need additional space?
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If you need additional space, simply purchase a second booth space, and we will accommodate you with multiple joined spaces.
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Can I speak during a general session?
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Only Gold Partners receive a featured ministry spotlight during a main session. Additional speaking opportunities are by invitation only.
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Our Partnership Philosophy
Every Student Matters intentionally limits the number of ministry partners to create meaningful relationships throughout the conference.
We're not interested in filling a convention hall with as many booths as possible. Our goal is to connect student pastors, ministry spouses, volunteers, and church leaders with organizations that genuinely strengthen the local church.
Because of that, we intentionally curate every ministry partner. We look for organizations whose mission, values, and services complement the Every Student Matters Conference and provide practical solutions for churches. Rather than filling our exhibit hall with multiple organizations offering the same products or services, we intentionally seek complementary partners who bring unique value to the conference experience.
This approach creates better conversations, stronger partnerships, and more meaningful opportunities for everyone involved.
If your organization exists to equip the local church and serve student ministry leaders well, we'd love to start a conversation.
Ready to Partner?
We'd love to learn more about your organization and how we can serve churches together.
Complete the form below and a member of our team will reach out with availability, sponsorship options, and next steps.