Become a National Meeting Sponsor
Plants are essential to life on Earth. But, two in five plant species world-wide are threatened with extinction.
The Center for Plant Conservation’s annual National Meeting is the nation’s premier conference centered on the science of rare plant conservation. Representatives from botanical institutions from throughout CPC’s network of Conservation Partners gather for this three-day conference to network, share knowledge, and gain a deeper understanding of rare plant conservation best practices. The 2025 National Meeting will take place at the Missouri Botanical Garden in St. Louis, MO, from May 8-10.
For over 40 years, CPC and its ever-growing network have been at the forefront of botanical breakthroughs—pioneering scientific research and techniques, utilizing cutting-edge technologies and methodologies, and innovating solutions and best practices—all to advance our shared mission to save rare and endangered plants from extinction. The 2025 National Meeting promises to continue this legacy, bringing together the brightest minds in the field to inspire collaboration and to advance the future of plant conservation.
Join us as we work together  to safeguard our planet’s botanical diversity for generations to come by becoming a National Meeting sponsor. By becoming a sponsor, your generosity will not only offset some of the expenses of organizing and hosting this conference, but you will also directly support CPC’s mission to save plants from extinction.
We invite you to support plant conservation by sponsoring our National Meeting.
Please see available sponsorship opportunities below or contact us to discuss custom packages.
QUESTIONS? Contact Shannon Fowler: sfowler@saveplants.org
National Meeting Sponsorship Packages
$1,500 Package
- Logo on digital event signage and event website
- Logo in the printed conference program booklet
- Free core* conference registration for 1 representative
* Includes core conference programming on Thursday and Friday, May 8-9, 2025. Does not include the field trip experience on Saturday, May 10, 2025.
$3,000 Package
- Logo on digital event signage and event website
- Logo in the printed conference program booklet
- Free core* conference registration for 2 representatives
* Includes core conference programming on Thursday and Friday, May 8-9, 2025. Does not include the field trip experience on Saturday, May 10, 2025.
$5,000 Package
- Logo on digital event signage and event website
- Half-page ad in the printed conference program booklet (5.5″ W x 4.25″ H)
- Exhibitor information table at the conference venue
- Free core* conference registration for 3 representatives
* Includes core conference programming on Thursday and Friday, May 8-9, 2025. Does not include the field trip experience on Saturday, May 10, 2025.
$10,000 Package
- Prominent logo placement on digital event signage and event website
- Full-page ad in the printed conference program booklet (5.5″ W x 8.5″ H)
- Exhibitor information table at the conference venue
- Free core* conference registration for 4 representatives seated in a prime location
- Two free tickets to National Meeting host garden
- Invitation to private pre-conference VIP cocktail reception
- Special recognition at the CPC Star Awards Dinner
* Includes core conference programming on Thursday and Friday, May 8-9, 2025. Does not include the field trip experience on Saturday, May 10, 2025.
$25,000 Package
- Prominent logo placement on digital event signage and event website
- Full-page ad in the printed conference program booklet (5.5″ W x 8.5″ H)
- Exhibitor information table at the conference venue
- Free core* conference registration for 6 representatives seated in a prime location
- Two free tickets to National Meeting host garden
- Invitation to private pre-conference VIP cocktail reception
- Opportunity to give a 15-minute presentation during the conference
- Special recognition at the CPC Star Awards Dinner
* Includes core conference programming on Thursday and Friday, May 8-9, 2025. Does not include the field trip experience on Saturday, May 10, 2025.
$40,000 Premier Package
- Prominent logo placement** on digital event signage and event website
- Full-page ad in the printed conference program booklet (5.5″ W x 8.5″ H)
- Exhibitor information table at the conference venue
- Free core* conference registration for 10 representatives seated in a prime location
- Two free tickets to National Meeting host garden + special behind-the-scenes tour
- Invitation to private pre-conference VIP cocktail reception
- Opportunity to give a 15-minute presentation during the conference
- Special recognition at the CPC Star Awards Dinner and at all conference-related gatherings
* Includes core conference programming on Thursday and Friday, May 8-9, 2025. Does not include the field trip experience on Saturday, May 10, 2025.
**Recognized as “Premier Sponsor” on all signage, webpages, and informational materials.
2022 National Meeting Highlights
The CPC 2022 National Meeting was held at Denver Botanic Gardens and also encompassed a hybrid virtual version. 95 in-person and 72 online colleagues had a wonderful opportunity to learn about plant conservation milestones and accomplishments, and to learn about the network-wide project to study seed longevity. A pre-conference visit to the National Laboratory for Genetic Resource Preservation in Ft. Collins inspired attendees and reinforced the critical function of our rare plant seed collections. Our keynote speaker, Dr. Deane Bowers, presented a compelling case for the intricate connection of plant chemistry to humans, highlighting many uses, and described how plant chemicals influence the insects that eat or pollinate them. Throughout the meeting, we shared a common theme: that acts of kindness go a long way to encourage one another and indirectly help Save Plants.
2021 National Meeting Highlights
Building on the success of our 2020 virtual National Meeting and for the safety of our network, the 2021 CPC National Meeting again was held virtually. Even though participants were miles apart, network partners were able to share lightning talks on the challenges and victories of plant conservation during the pandemic.Â
The meeting featured a lively key note address by Peggy Olwell, Plant Conservation and Restoration Program Lead, Bureau of Land Management. Working sessions engaged the network to gather input for the CPC policy paper on the threat of climate change to rare plants, and to beta-test the IMLS-funded plant conservation education platform, CPC Rare Plant Academy. Back by popular demand, the second annual National Meeting Photo Contest amazed the group with many outstanding entries. Special thanks to Kubtec Scientific for graciously underwriting a portion of the meeting.
2020 National Meeting Highlights
The CPC National Meeting has always been a centerpiece of our plant conservation work and the fine individuals who endeavor to Save Plants. Despite not being able to be together physically, we managed to capture the essence of our meeting in a virtual way in 2020. Going virtual had its challenges, but it also had some advantages. One of the biggest advantages was that more people from more institutions had the opportunity to attend and learn about the great work that is being accomplished within the network and the great new synthetic collaborations being spearheaded by the National Office
2019 National Meeting Highlights
Our 2019 National Meeting was held at the Chicago Botanic Garden, who shared with us their amazing conservation science programs. The meeting featured: a keynote address by Dr. Daniel Ballesteros Bargues, Tree Seed Science Research Fellow for Europe, Royal Botanic Gardens Kew; presentations from our Participating Institutions conservation officers and network partners; beta-testing online resources; tours of the Chicago Botanic Garden and the Morton Arboretum.
2018 National Meeting Highlights
The 2018 National Meeting was held at the Botanical Research Institute of Texas (BRIT) in Fort Worth, Texas. Ed Schneider, executive director of BRIT, along with his capable and enthusiastic team, helped us convene one of the most successful national meetings in CPC’s history. In attendance were over 80 plant conservation professionals representing more than 40 CPC Participating Institutions. Additionally, we had representatives from several Texas local, regional, and national organizations in attendance as guests of our host institution BRIT.
In all, nearly 40 presentations were given covering the breadth of current plant conservation science, from in-the-field efforts to seed storage science to conservation genetics.