Get ready to groove and shine at the Concord Convention Center, as we celebrate with the theme, "We are Family" -- a disco-inspired celebration of community, collaboration, and connection! This year, we are venturing into an exciting new location in Concord, NC, with the conference running from October 8-10, 2025.
Our vibrant venue features a spacious square layout designed to put you, our valued vendors, right at the heart of the action. Your booths will line the central space, ensuring maximum visibility and engagement as attendees visit between sessions, making it easy to connect with our dynamic community of school library professionals.
Join us for an unforgettable opportunity to showcase your products and services in a fun and energetic atmosphere. Let's boogie together as we celebrate the incredible role libraries play in education!
- Showcase your products and services to hundreds of school librarians and media professionals from across the state.
- High-traffic book locations strategically placed around the central hub for maximum visibility
- Opportunities to interact directly with attendees during session breaks and dedicated vendor times.
Get ready to shine under the disco lights at NCSLMA-Jama, our signature networking event designed to bring attendees and sponsors together for an unforgettable evening of fun, connection, and celebration!
Event Details
- Date: Thursday, October 9, 2025
- Time: 8:00 PM – 11:00 PM
- Location: Dance Club at the Concord Convention Center
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What to Expect:
- A lively atmosphere with a DJ spinning your favorite tunes.
- Delicious heavy hors d’oeuvres to keep you energized.
- An open bar to help the conversations flow.
- Opportunities to network with educators, librarians, and sponsors in a relaxed, fun setting.
Why Attend?
- Build Connections: Meet and mingle with fellow attendees, sponsors, and industry leaders.
- Celebrate in Style: Embrace the conference theme, “We Are Family,” and enjoy a night filled with disco vibes and camaraderie.
- Have Fun: Let loose on the dance floor or relax and chat while enjoying great food and drinks.
Don’t miss this incredible chance to make meaningful connections and celebrate the shared mission of empowering education. Whether you’re an attendee or a sponsor, NCSLMA-Jama is the perfect place to network and make memories!
Take your visibility to the next level with one of our exclusive sponsorship options, including session sponsorships, meal sponsorships, and the exciting NCSLMA-Jama Sponsor opportunity!
Ready to take center-stage?
We are making it easy for vendors to level up their impact by connecting booth purchases to sponsorship tiers. Every vendor gets website and social media recognition, a listing in our sponsor directory, and two meal tickets per meal.
| Vendor Level | Price | Booth Size | Perks |
| 🎶 Single Booth (Vendor Only) | $1200 | 1 Booth | Standard vendor benefits (website/social media listing, 2 meal tickets per meal) |
| 💫 Silver Sparkle Sponsor | $1500 | 1 Booth | Standard vendor benefits + branded recognition at an event/snack break |
| 🎶 Double Booth (Vendor Only) | $2200 | 2 Booths | Standard vendor benefits (website/social media listing, 2 meal tickets per meal) |
| 🕺 Groovy Gold Sponsor | $2500 | 2 Booths | All Silver Sparkle perks + priority booth placement + logo on Sched page footer |
| 🌟 Platinum Disco Ball Sponsor | $4000 | 2 Booths | All Groovy Gold perks + 5-minute speaking opportunity at a keynote session + premium recognition at NCSLMA-Jama and other major events. |
Additional Sponsorship Opportunities to increase your visibility:
- Session Sponsor - $500 (includes logo on session slide deck and 5-minute intro)
- Keynote Sponsor - $3,500 (includes 5-minute intro and featured branding with keynote speaker)
- Sched Sponsor - $1,000 (Your logo at the bottom of every page in the Sched app)
- NCSLMA-Jama Food Sponsor - $5,000 (Branding at the DJed networking party with heavy hors d'oeuvres and open bar)
- Thursday AM Coffee and Hot Tea Station - $1,500
- Thursday PM Snack and Drink Station - $3,000
- Friday AM Coffee and Hot Tea Station - $1,500