BECOME A SPONSOR

• 2026 Sponsorship Packages
• LeadCapture Information Sheet
• LeadCapture Order Form
• Hotel Block Link
• Floor Plan Info:
  • We recommend bringing equipment with you the day of the event. If shipment is required, please send to the Connecticut Convention Center (100 Columbus Blvd, Hartford, CT 06103) with ATTN to Suzanne Beaumont and label the package with “CEN 5.5 – 5.6”.
  • Event Planning Guide
  • If Loading Dock is required: Vendor Load-In/Load-Out Procedures

**Please note that vendor partners participate in the event via sponsorships. Attendee registration is reserved for CEN Members ONLY. Walk-in registration vendor partners will be charged the Supporter sponsorship fee of $1,500.

Thank you for your support of CEN and its growing network of members!

WHY INVEST?

The CEN Member Conference is uniquely positioned with its track record of attracting participation from Connecticut’s broadest and deepest group of community anchor institutions. Key decision makers and IT leaders regularly attend this premier event. CEN Member Conference sponsors utilize multiple touch points to build and deepen relationships with the technology and organization decision makers that determine network strategies, investments, and service budgets across every community in Connecticut.

LARGEST GATHERING OF PUBLIC SECTOR IT PROFESSIONALS IN CT

THE SPONSOR EXPERIENCE

Getting Results:

Contact us to address your most critical marketing challenges through a CEN Member Conference Sponsorship. Some of the beneficial areas to consider include: 

• Promoting sponsor brand and increasing credibility

• Acquiring qualified leads and achieving ROI

• Reaching 600+ leaders and decision makers from K-12, higher education, state & municipal government, libraries

• Interacting with the CEN community of CIOs, CTOs, IT Directors, Tech Professionals, Municipal Leaders, Superintendents, and more

• 2 full days of sponsor exhibit time

• Sponsor booth featuring one 6’ display table, two chairs, and one 10 Amp electrical drop

• Company and logo advertising on promotional material

• Multiple workshop, session presentation, and speaking opportunities available

WHAT THE CEN COMMUNITY HAS TO SAY:

To discuss sponsorship opportunities, contact Deanna LaVoie at deanna.lavoie@uconn.edu or (860) 622-4591 .

Deanna LaVoie
Marketing & Events Coordinator

Paul Tarsa
Member Services Manager

Ryan Kocsondy
Director

Thank you to our 2026 Sponsors!

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