2026 Heads' Retreat Sponsorship and Networking
Presbyterian Day School
4025 Poplar AvenueMemphis, TN 38111
* Registration open until 10/26/26 at 12:00 AM (CST)
Overview
Target Audience: TAIS Member and Guest Heads of School
Expected Attendance: 35-45
Parallel Event: 2026 Annual Conference
Focus & Form: See What Matters. Create What’s Next.
In a fast-paced world saturated with 10-second clips and automated solutions, attention is fragmented, human connection is strained, and clarity in decision-making is diminished at every level. The 2026 TAIS Annual Conference invites educators and school leaders to look more closely, practice discernment and articulation, and shape learning and leadership with greater purpose. Join us in looking to art and innovation to build the skills needed to lead our school communities with vibrancy and greater intention.
Heads' Retreat Sponsorship
Sponsorship provides targeted brand exposure and strategic in-person access to decision-makers at the Heads’ Retreat.
Package Includes
- Featured recognition on the event web-page and in the event app (Whova)
- Logo placement in event email marketing
- Logo placement on Heads’ Retreat signage
- Formal recognition during the Head's Retreat
- Heads' Retreat Networking Package, including a dedicated high-top table, two bar-stool seats, and lunch and registration for two representatives
Heads' Retreat Sponsorship and Exhibition aims to foster connection. Exhibition takes form as learning alongside Heads rather than as traditional exhibition booths. Availability contingent on space; first come, first served.
Heads' Retreat Networking
This package offers organizations a simple avenue to be present throughout the Heads' Retreat. By learning alongside Heads of School, organizations gain insight into the priorities, challenges, and opportunities shaping school leadership across our network.
Package Includes
- A dedicated 30" round high-top networking table with two bar-stools
- Registration and meals for two representatives
- Opportunity to network with decision-makers during coffee, breaks, and lunch
Partner Solutions
TAIS values the opportunity to connect schools’ decision makers with the expertise and resources that are leading education, yet also rooted in the needs of our network. During Partner Solutions, Heads of School will meet with participating organizations in a couple of small-group conversations in order to build organic and user-driven relationships that highlight corporate partners’ strategic support and proven solutions.
Agenda
| November 7 | |
| 8:00 AM - 8:00 PM |
Heads' Retreat Setup Unavailable
Due to morning services at Second Presbyterian Church, which shares a campus with Presbyterian Day School, the Heads' Retreat space will not be accessible for conference use until Sunday, November 8, from 3:00-4:30 pm. All Annual Conference exhibitions must be loaded in and set up on Saturday, November 7th. Learn more here. |
| November 8 | |
| 6:00 AM - 1:00 PM |
No Access to Conference Site
Due to morning services at Second Presbyterian Church, which shares a campus with Presbyterian Day School, entry and parking on Presbyterian Day School's campus are strictly unavailable before 1:00 PM. Please plan your travel so you do not arrive on campus or park prior to 1:00 PM. Thank you for your partnership in respecting the needs of our host school! |
| 1:00 PM |
Annual Conference Exhibitor Arrival
Conference Site and Parking Lot Open at 1:00 pm CT (No Early Access Available) Annual Conference exhibitors must complete setup on Saturday and be ready to greet attendees when registration opens at 1:00 PM CT on Sunday. |
| 1:00 PM - 5:00 PM | Annual Conference Exhibition Hall Open |
| 3:00 PM - 4:30 PM | Heads' Retreat Exhibitor Load-In Vendors exhibiting at the Heads' Retreat will be able to access that event space to setup your high-top networking table from 3:00-4:30 pm CT on Sunday, November 8. |
| 5:00 PM | Campus Closes |
| November 9 | |
| 6:30 AM | Conference Site and Parking Lot Open |
| 7:00 AM | Heads' Retreat and Annual Conference Exhibitor Arrival |
| 7:30 AM - 8:00 AM | Heads' Retreat Registration |
| 8:00 AM - 3:00 PM | Heads' Retreat Programming Preview the attendee-facing Heads' Retreat agenda here. |
| 11:50 AM - 12:30 PM | Heads' Retreat Partner Solutions |
| 3:30 PM - 4:30 PM | Heads' Retreat and Annual Conference Exhibition Hall Breakdown |
