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Welcome, MOPA 2025 sponsors!
We’re so grateful for your support of this year’s MOPA Annual Conference. Your involvement helps open doors for psychology professionals across Missouri. Questions? Reach out any time! Here’s everything you need to know to make the most of your sponsorship. |
CONTACT INFORMATION
Logistics & on-site contact: Emily Dahlbeck 573-427-6272 (phone or text) Email now... Reach out anytime with questions about setup, special requests, or conference logistics. |
CONFERENCE SCHEDULE
Overall SCHEDULE OF EVENTS for the conference
EXPO HOURS
Your sponsor table will be set up in Room 401 (4th floor) of the UMKC Student Union, a high-traffic hub where attendees gather for the Friday cocktail hour and between sessions and lunch on Saturday.
FRIDAY, JUNE 20
Setup
We will provide a 6-foot table for you to place your materials. It is unlikely that each table will have electricity (please let us know if you need that and we'll work to accommodate.) This table will be yours for both Friday and Saturday.
Security
You should be able to leave basic material out overnight after the Cocktail hour, but it is a public building (though the room will be locked at night). We do not recommend leaving anything of significant value.
Handouts:
You are welcome to bring any handouts to those attending the breakout session (Please note: there are no large-scale printing services on site.)
Your sponsor table will be set up in Room 401 (4th floor) of the UMKC Student Union, a high-traffic hub where attendees gather for the Friday cocktail hour and between sessions and lunch on Saturday.
FRIDAY, JUNE 20
- 2:00 PM – Arrive to set up any time from 2 p.m. - 5 p.m. - Sessions will be going on next door. Just need to be in place by 5 p.m., please
- 5:00 PM - 7:00 PM – Expo opens during the Cocktail Reception
- 8:00 AM – Expo reopens for session breaks and lunch (first session of the day is 8 a.m. Student Data Blitz)
- 12:00 PM–2:00 PM – You may begin teardown anytime -- please note it WILL be in the back of the room of the main presentation session, so we ask you do it as quietly as possible.
Setup
We will provide a 6-foot table for you to place your materials. It is unlikely that each table will have electricity (please let us know if you need that and we'll work to accommodate.) This table will be yours for both Friday and Saturday.
Security
You should be able to leave basic material out overnight after the Cocktail hour, but it is a public building (though the room will be locked at night). We do not recommend leaving anything of significant value.
Handouts:
You are welcome to bring any handouts to those attending the breakout session (Please note: there are no large-scale printing services on site.)
ATTENDEE PROFILE
We expect to have around 70 attendees throughout the conference. We have several students, quite a few ECP psychologists with fewer than 5 years experience, all the way up to those with 40+ years experience. So a great blend of psychologists and behavioral health professionals from across Missouri!
COMPLIMENTARY SPONSOR ATTENDEE AND ADDITIONAL GUESTS:
If anyone within your company would like to attend MOPA for CE purposes, please contact Emily ([email protected]) for your one complimentary sponsored attendee. Even if you are not seeking CE credits, you are welcome to audit any of the educational sessions. If you are planning on more than one person attending to represent your company, please let Emily know so she can get a name tag ready. If that additional person is planning on joining the luncheon or cocktail hour, we simply ask a small fee to help cover food costs.
COMPLIMENTARY SPONSOR ATTENDEE AND ADDITIONAL GUESTS:
If anyone within your company would like to attend MOPA for CE purposes, please contact Emily ([email protected]) for your one complimentary sponsored attendee. Even if you are not seeking CE credits, you are welcome to audit any of the educational sessions. If you are planning on more than one person attending to represent your company, please let Emily know so she can get a name tag ready. If that additional person is planning on joining the luncheon or cocktail hour, we simply ask a small fee to help cover food costs.
SPONSOR BENFITS
ATTENDEE REPORT
PRINTED MATERIALS
ROLLING CART
SOCIAL MEDIA
- About 2 weeks following the conference, we will provide you with a spreadsheet of all attendees and basic contact information. We ask, of course, that you use this information with respect. We love being able to provide it to you as a sponsor, but want to ensure it's used appropriately.
- On Saturday morning, we’re offering an optional opportunity for each sponsor to briefly introduce themselves to attendees before various sessions. If you'd like to participate, you'll be invited to come up front and say a quick hello, share your name, and tell us a little about your organization — no more than 2-3 minutes total, please. It’s a simple and effective way to make a personal connection with our audience before the day begins!
- To add a little fun and encourage engagement, we’ll be using a sponsor punch card for attendees. Each time an attendee visits a sponsor booth, they'll receive a “punch” or mark on their card. Attendees who complete the card by visiting every sponsor will be entered into a prize drawing at the luncheon. Feel free to use your discretion in how you mark the card — a quick conversation, a fun fact, or a simple hello is all it takes. We hope it adds a lighthearted way to connect with everyone!
PRINTED MATERIALS
- Of course we will include your company overview in our printed on-site guide.
ROLLING CART
- If needed, we will have a small rolling cart available for you to transport your materials to/from the Parking Garage.
SOCIAL MEDIA
- Don’t forget to follow MOPA on social media—we’ll be sharing posts throughout the conference and will tag your account (or your university/business) whenever possible!
ABOUT THE LOCATION
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The conference will be held on the 4th Floor of the Student Union Building at 5100 Cherry St, Kansas City, MO 64110
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PARKING
Directly north of the Student Union is the Cherry Street Garage. Please go to the 5th level of the garage. You may park here free of charge. Just stop by the guard gate on your way out the door with your license plate number and tell them you are with the MOPA Conference. When you exit the building on the south exit, walk through the covered walkway, past the two residence halls and toward the Union Theater entrance of the Student Union.
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FOOD AND BEVERAGES
Friday Night Cocktail Reception
Please join us for a reception to celebrate MOPA! (Menu subject to change based on availability)
Saturday Lunch
We will be getting boxed lunches in a variety of sandwiches and salads. We'll make sure to order vegan/vegetarian/gluten-free options based on your comments during registration.
Snacks
Cookie Tray, Cheez-Its, Kind Minis (Gluten-free), Planters Variety Pack Nuts (in bags), fruit
Bottled Water
Coffee - Regular
Coffee - Decaf
Hot Tea
Soft Drinks
Please join us for a reception to celebrate MOPA! (Menu subject to change based on availability)
- Crudite Platter: Seasonal vegetable crudite; served with dip
- Fruit and Cheese Platter: Platter heaped with cubed cheeses, cheddar, swiss and provolone and an arrangement of fresh melon, berries and grapes
- Greek Turkey Meatball: Turkey meatballs blended with olives, tomatoes and lemon zest topped with harissa sauce and cucumber
(Contains: Eggs, Wheat, Gluten, Sulphites) - Lemongrass Chicken Pot Stickers: Dumpling with chicken, lemongrass, corn, scallion and onion
(Contains: Wheat, Fish, Gluten) - Vegetable Samosas: A pastry filled with potatoes and peas served with cilantro chutney
(Contains: Wheat, Soybean, Gluten) - Cool Salmon Canapes: Cool cucumber rounds topped with a dilled salmon salad
(Contains: Milk, Eggs, Soybean, Fish, Mustard) - Goat Cheese and Honey Phyllo Cups: A sweet mascarpone and goat cheese mixture piped into light and flaky phyllo cups
(Contains: Milk, Wheat, Treenuts, Gluten) - Petite Assorted Dessert Bars
- Waters, soft drinks
- Cash bar for beer and wine - please make sure to bring cash if interested in this option
Saturday Lunch
We will be getting boxed lunches in a variety of sandwiches and salads. We'll make sure to order vegan/vegetarian/gluten-free options based on your comments during registration.
Snacks
Cookie Tray, Cheez-Its, Kind Minis (Gluten-free), Planters Variety Pack Nuts (in bags), fruit
Bottled Water
Coffee - Regular
Coffee - Decaf
Hot Tea
Soft Drinks
WEATHER
Bring an umbrella just in case!
