Our Commitment to You
TAIS partners are more than sponsors: they are valued organizations that share our mission and invest in the professional growth of our community. We work hard to design partnerships that are right for each organization we work with, and we are committed to being responsive, communicative, and flexible wherever we can be. We’ve designed the policies below to ensure a predictable and fruitful experience for everyone involved.
Key Deadlines at a Glance
Annual partnerships should be confirmed by July 15 to maximize annual benefits. Session and workshop proposals follow their own deadlines regardless of when a partnership is confirmed. Most event commitments and exhibition reservations are due nine weeks prior to the event, with a few exceptions noted below. However, sponsor and exhibitor seats are limited for each event and often fill for the year prior to September 15. We recommend committing to your preferred events as soon as possible.
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Opportunity |
Deadline |
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Annual Partnership Commitment with Full Benefits |
July 15 |
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Annual Conference Sessions Proposal |
Jan–Feb annually; closed for 2026 |
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Stand-Alone Event Proposal In-Person Workshop or Virtual Learning |
5 months prior to event preferred |
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Mini-Conference Session Proposal Does not apply to Annual Conference; Applies to Annual Partners with Mini-Conference Sponsor Benefit |
4 months prior to event |
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Mini-Conference Sponsorship PLUS Commitment and Session Proposal For guaranteed session presentation; Applies to Annual Partners with Mini-Conference Sponsor Benefit; PLUS add-on does not apply to Annual Conference |
4 months prior to event |
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Mini-Conference Session Acceptances Released by TAIS |
3 months prior to event |
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Mini-Conference Sponsorship Commitment without Session Presentation Applies to Annual Partners with Mini-Conference Sponsor Benefit |
9 weeks prior to event |
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Event Exhibition with Full Marketing Benefits Applies to Annual Partners with Mini-Conference Sponsor Benefit |
9 weeks prior to event |
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Event Exhibition Cancellation with Full Refund (Less Processing Fee) |
9 weeks prior to event |
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Event Exhibition with No Guaranteed Marketing Benefits |
2 weeks prior to event |
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