The USETDA and the NDLTD are co-hosting ETD 2025, the 28th international symposium on electronic theses and dissertations (ETDs) and USETDA 2025, the 15th national US conference on ETDs, to be held as a joint virtual event via Zoom September 25-26, 2025. This conference is co-organized by the USETDA (United States Electronic Thesis and Dissertation Association) and the NDLTD (Networked Digital Library of Theses and Dissertations).
ETD 2025 will provide excellent educational opportunities for graduate school, disability and student services, library, information technology, academic and industry professionals and others who work with electronic theses and dissertations (ETDs), institutional repositories, graduate students and scholarly communications. Our goal is to offer relevant, practice-oriented content that supports ETD productivity improvement and ETD professionals. This includes the advancement in ETD operations, the encouragement of the formation of regional ETD associations and networking communities, as well as providing useful and innovative resources, standards, and technology for the development and support of ETD programs. Proposals are welcome from graduate school, disability and student services, library, information technology and industry professionals as well as graduate students, and faculty.
The conference theme, “Exploring Global Connections”, will delve into technology and academic processes as they impact various aspects of the creation and dissemination of scholarly work. We will examine the present use and availability of ETDs and related initiatives. We will also explore new and emerging ETD practices, needs, and influences that impact administrative, graduate school, and library professionals.
Sponsorship Options
The USETDA offers a variety of conference sponsorship options to help support our mission as well as to promote your brands, products and services. You will find the USETDA Conference sponsorship options listed below. Please take a few moments to consider which level of support you could offer and the benefits we provide. Sponsors are welcome to submit a research-based program for consideration in the Call for Proposals (not intended for product demonstrations).
Responses to this sponsorship invitation should be sent no later than July 31, 2025.
About USETDA 2025
USETDA 2025 is the national conference for ETD professionals from all areas: graduate schools, libraries, and information technology specialists. Our focus is on relevant and current issues with an emphasis on sharing practice-based resources from around the U.S. We anticipate over 300 people will attend, with many constituents being from the United States as well as many international constituents from around the world. In past years we have averaged hundreds of participants attending and had numerous corporate and non-profit sponsors, including colleges and universities, institutional repository and archival system providers, digital technology applications companies, bookbinders and other library and graduate school related services. Part of the conference includes an ETD technology fair, where vendors can set up virtual exhibits and interact with our audience. Additionally, there are opportunities to participate in the conference during plenary and breakout sessions as well as through advertising and distribution of your promotional materials at the venue and online. We offer a variety of accommodations to suit your promotional needs.
USETDA conferences are a fantastic venue for you to reach out to your constituents. Please consider showing your support by sponsoring this important event.
USETDA 2025 Sponsorship Options
Platinum Sponsor $3,500
- Logo depicted on the front cover of the digital and print Conference program
- Mention in all conference literature as a Major sponsor
- Logo displayed on the USETDA Conference Website*
- One full-page color advertisement in the Conference Program (camera ready, 7.5 inches wide by 10 inches high)
- Full page display in the virtual conference exhibition area
- Opportunities for one-on-one video conferencing with audience participants via Zoom breakout
- Welcome address from the sponsor (10 minutes) during a plenary session**
- 5 Complimentary Registrations
Gold Sponsor $2,500
- Logo depicted in the digital and print Conference program
- Mention in all Conference literature as an Associated Sponsor
- Logo displayed on USETDA Conference Website*
- Half-page color advertisement in the Conference Program (camera ready, 7.5 inches wide by 5 inches high)
- Half-page display in the virtual conference exhibition area
- Opportunities for one-on-one video conferencing with audience participants via Zoom breakout
- Welcome message during a conference break (2 minutes)
- 2 Complimentary Registrations
Silver Sponsor $1,500
- Logo depicted in the digital and print Conference program
- Mention in all Conference literature as an Affiliated Sponsor
- Logo displayed on USETDA Conference Website*
- Quarter-page color advertisement in the Conference Program (camera ready, 3.75 inches wide by 5 inches high)
- Quarter-page display in the virtual conference exhibition area
- Welcome message during a conference break (1 minute)
- 1 Complimentary Registration
Bronze Sponsor $1,000
- Logo depicted in the digital and print Conference program
- Mention in all Conference literature as an Affiliated Sponsor
- Logo displayed on USETDA Conference Website*
- Quarter-page color advertisement in the Conference Program (camera ready, 3.75 inches wide by 5 inches high)
- Quarter-page display in the virtual conference exhibition area
Partner Sponsor $500
- Logo depicted in the digital and print Conference program
- Mention in all Conference literature as an Affiliated Sponsor
- Logo displayed on USETDA Conference Website*
As an additional benefit, all sponsors receive a complimentary one-year USETDA membership.
*Indicates the conference website information will stay online after the event.
**The USETDA Board provides guidance for sponsored presentations during conferences.
Logo graphics should be submitted at the time of sponsorship confirmation (TIF or EPS for print display and png or jpg for online display). Advertisements must be submitted no later than August 15, 2025 (camera ready PDF with or without bleed marks).
USETDA is a public 501(c)(3) nonprofit charitable organization. Contributions to the USETDA are tax deductible for individuals and organizations.
Contact Person:
John H. Hagen
Executive Director, USETDA
johnhagen@usetda.org
USETDA 2025 Conference Sponsorship Resources:
- Conference Information
- Sponsors [forthcoming]
- Sponsor Exhibits [forthcoming]
- Conference Registration / Sponsorship Online Payment
- Invoices available upon request [forthcoming]