Innovating for the Future

In-Person Summit and Conference: July 23-26, 2025 | Online: June 7-8, 2025

The Piano Conference: NCKP 2025

Community. Creativity. Impact.

Supporting Sponsorship

Support our mission by sponsoring a special event at The Piano Conference: NCKP 2025.

Opportunities

Conference Sponsorship

Sponsor The Piano Conference: NCKP 2025 and help us expand our profession.

Tiers

Sponsors

The Piano Conference: NCKP 2025

Be a part of shaping the future of piano teaching, learning, and performing.

Supporting Sponsor Brochure Conference Sponsor Brochure

Please direct all questions regarding sponsorship to Sarah Leonard at nckpsales@francesclarkcenter.org.

This opening one-day summit engages the full community and provides a gathering for all to share, dialogue, and exchange ideas. The facilitated summit will include a design-thinking process to collectively consider the immediate challenges, opportunities, and global impact of our field. Outcome goals of the participatory summit include a vision document and action plan for the profession at large.

Sponsor One or More Tracks at $10,000 each:

Teacher education curriculum
Teaching practices
New professionals

Innovation Summit Track Sponsors Receive the Following Benefits:

Logo and/or recognition included in all social media and emails relating to the summit track(s) of choice
Special recognition during event
Special recognition on pianoinspires.com from January-September 2025
Special recognition in Whova conference app
Signage in the event rooms
Signage at reception and meals
Speaking opportunity

The Piano Conference: NCKP 2025 will be hosted on the Whova web and mobile app. This app will be used for both the in-person and online conference.

The Conference App Sponsor Receives the Following Benefits:

Logo and/or recognition included in all social media and emails relating to the Whova app
Logo and/or recognition included in all attendee communications sent through the Whova app
Special recognition during event
Special recognition on pianoinspires.com from January-September 2025
Special recognition in Whova conference app

This special-ticket event features a champagne reception and awards ceremony to celebrate our 2025 Frances Clark Center Lifetime Achievement Award and Outstanding Service Award winners.

Gala Champagne Reception Sponsors Receive the Following Benefits:

Logo and/or recognition included in all social media and emails relating to the gala champagne reception
Special recognition during event
Special recognition on pianoinspires.com from January-September 2025
Special recognition in Whova conference app
Signage at event
Back cover special recognition and logo on the gala booklet

The welcome reception serves as the launch into The Piano Conference: NCKP 2025 In-Person Summit and Conference. This gathering will be an exciting event for all conference attendees to socialize and celebrate the beginning of the conference.

Conference Welcome Reception Sponsors Receive the Following Benefits:

Logo and/or recognition included in all social media and emails relating to the reception
Special recognition on pianoinspires.com from January-September 2025
Special recognition in Whova conference app
Signage outside of ballroom

The Frances Clark Center is dedicated to developing strong pedagogical foundations in our emerging professionals. This special meal is highly attended by current undergraduate and graduate students, recent graduates, and new teachers.

The Emerging Professionals Reception Sponsor Receives the Following Benefits:

Logo and/or recognition included in all social media and emails relating to the emerging professionals reception
Signage at event
Special recognition during event
Speaking opportunity during event
Special recognition on pianoinspires.com from January-September 2025
Special recognition in Whova conference app

Concerts are performed by internationally renowned pianists and are the musical highlights of NCKP. Attendees gather before, during, and after these plenary sessions to enjoy and discuss the musicianship of these top artists.

Concert Sponsors Receive the Following Benefits:

Logo and/or recognition included in all social media and emails relating to the concert
Special recognition on pianoinspires.com from January-September 2025
Special recognition in Whova conference app
Signage outside of ballroom

Pre- and post-concert receptions are highly attended gatherings dedicated to celebrating the musical artistry of our performing artists.

Concert Reception Sponsors Receive the Following Benefits:

Logo and recognition included in all social media and emails relating to the concert reception
Special recognition during event
Speaking opportunity
Special recognition on pianoinspires.com from January-September 2025
Special recognition in Whova conference app
Signage at event

This jazz-cafe style, late-night informal gathering of creative music makers will be attended by conference goers who enjoy spontaneous music making in a laid-back setting.

Late-Night Jam Sponsor Receives the Following Benefits:

Logo and/or recognition included in all social media and emails relating to the late-night jam
Signage at event
Special recognition on pianoinspires.com from January-September 2025
Special recognition in Whova conference app

The keynote speaker at this plenary session will inspire conference attendees with their innovative message about the future of education and music making.

Keynote Speaker Sponsors Receive the Following Benefits:

Logo and/or recognition included in all social media and emails relating to the keynote speaker
Special recognition during event
Signage at event
Special recognition on pianoinspires.com from January-September 2025
Special recognition in Whova conference app

NCKP has utilized Kubify Learning Toolbox for the E-Poster Gallery since 2021. This innovative platform allows online and in-person poster presenters to showcase their work in a unique digital space.

E-Poster Gallery Sponsor Receives the Following Benefits:

Logo and/or recognition included in all social media and emails relating to the e-poster gallery
Signage at the in-person poster session and at the online event
Special recognition on pianoinspires.com from January-September 2025
Special recognition in Whova conference app

Supporting Sponsorship Opportunities

Our supporting sponsors will receive special recognition at our events and in our conference app.

Contact Sarah Leonard at nckpsales@francesclarkcenter.org with questions or to make your reservation.

Help Us Expand our Field at The Piano Conference: NCKP 2025

Conference Sponsor Tiers

Contact Sarah Leonard at nckpsales@francesclarkcenter.org for more information.

Conference Sponsor Brochure Benefit Comparison Back to Top

Speaking opportunity before plenary: Lead Only
Recognition from the Podium: Lead Recognition

Two Sponsored E-Blasts: Lead Only
Logo included in NCKP E-Blasts and Social Media Campaigns
Social Media Collaboration

Lobby Signage: Lead and Concerto Only
Signage on Grand Ballroom EF Stage: Lead Only
E-Signage at the Hotel
Slide in Grand Ballroom EF Projector Slideshow

First choice of Showcase Time and Location: Lead Benefit
First choice of Exhibit Booth Location: Lead Benefit
First choice of Private Piano Lab Reservation Time: Lead Benefit
Mini Showroom: 4 Days
First offer for an Online Showcase (2 available): Lead Benefit
Up to 16 Staff Registrations
Up to 4 Showcases
Up to 3 Booths
Private Piano Lab Reservation

Special Recognition on NCKP Homepage: Lead Sponsor Recognition
NCKP 2025 Homepage Ad: January-July 2025: Lead and Concerto Only
Sponsored Webinar During 2024-2025 Season: Lead Only
Top-Tier Listing in Conference App
PianoInspires.com Homepage Ad: January-July 2025

Program Book: First Choice of IFC, IBC, or BC: Lead Benefit
Summer 2025 Piano Magazine Full-Page Ad: Lead Only
To be distributed at the Frances Clark Center exhibit booth
Coupon Book Ad

Contact Sarah Leonard at nckpsales@francesclarkcenter.org for more information.

Back to Conference Tiers

Recognition from the Podium: Concerto Recognition

One Sponsored E-Blast: Lead and Concerto Only
Logo included in NCKP E-Blasts and Social Media Campaigns
Social Media Collaboration

Lobby Signage: Lead and Concerto Only
E-Signage at the Hotel
Slide in Grand Ballroom EF Projector Slideshow

Choice of Showcase Time and Location After Lead Sponsor: Concerto Benefit
Choice of Exhibit Booth Location After Lead Sponsor: Concerto Benefit
Choice of Private Piano Lab Reservation Time After Lead Sponsor: Concerto Benefit
Mini Showroom: 4 Days
Offer for an Online Showcase (2 available) after Lead Sponsor: Concerto Benefit
Up to 14 Staff Registrations
Up to 4 Showcases
Up to 3 Booths
Private Piano Lab Reservation

Special Recognition on NCKP Homepage: Concerto Recognition
NCKP 2025 Homepage Ad: January-July 2025
Top-Tier Listing in Conference App
PianoInspires.com Homepage Ad: January-July 2025