ASPIRE Regional Conference Details

Date: September 28 – October 1, 2025

Promote Your Business with ASPIRE!

Reservations are now open for print and online ads, exhibitor booth space, sponsorships, and Hot Topic presentations at the 2025 ASPIRE, Inc. Regional Conference – Passion, Energy, Perseverance. We invite you to secure your spot today!

🗓️ Mark your calendars for Sunday, September 28 – Wednesday, October 1, 2025, at The Westin in Westminster, Colorado!
Pre-Conferences will kick off on Saturday, September 27th.

ASPIRE is honored to come together once again as a region, especially in light of the challenges posed by the current political climate. We remain steadfast in our commitment to fostering professional growth within TRIO Programs. Our annual regional conference serves as a vibrant hub for networking, skill-building, and learning from industry experts.

The ASPIRE conference is funded independently—no federal program dollars are used—making your partnership essential to the success of the event and to the continuation of our mission. Thank you for supporting our programs and the students we serve!

ASPIRE, Inc. is a regional, non-profit organization representing TRIO professionals across North Dakota, South Dakota, Montana, Colorado, Utah, and Wyoming. Funded through the U.S. Department of Education, TRIO Programs serve students from low-income households, first-generation college students, and individuals with disabilities—helping them prepare for, enter, and succeed in higher education.

TRIO professionals in the ASPIRE region work in middle schools, high schools, colleges, universities, and community-based organizations, supporting educational access and equity across all levels.

We anticipate over 200 professionals representing approximately 140 TRIO projects from across our six-state region. This is a unique and valuable opportunity to connect with an engaged audience of educators, program leaders, and decision-makers.

b. Luncheon and Dinner for 2 Guests at TRIO Achiever and TRIO Awards Banquet

c. Full Conference Tabling (Saturday – Wednesday)

d. Recognized as Andrea Reeve scholarship sponsor during all conference events

e. Full Page Color Print Advertisement

f. Online virtual advertisement on the conference webpage

g. Full page of information sent to ASPIRE members via email, post-conference

h. Vendor Presentation Priority (only 5 available) and submit a proposal for a potential Breakout Session Presentation

b. Full-page print advertisement

c. Online advertisement on the conference webpage. Full page of information sent to ASPIRE members via email, post-conference

Ala-Cart ADVERTISEMENT PACKAGES

Select from one or more of the following:

ADVERTISEMENT PACKAGES (ASPIRE Member Institutions)

TRIO program/state half-page advertisement $100

Donation of PROMOTIONAL ITEMS (“SWAG”): Donations of promotional items (in multiples of 250), may, at the discretion of ASPIRE, be distributed to conference attendees. If you are interested in this option, we will discuss it with you

• Types of items you are considering donating
• Number of items
• Size of the items

Promotional items may or may not be distributed at the discretion of the ASPIRE.