Partnership Opportunities for the STFM Conference on Practice & Quality Improvement

About the Conference

The STFM Conference on Practice & Quality Improvement offers you the opportunity to reach an audience of more than 400 family medicine professionals representing the patient-centered medical home team: physicians and practice teams, medical school and residency faculty, family medicine residents, preceptors, and administrators. Participants at this conference learn how to organize their practice around patients, streamline processes, engage staff, increase revenue, and provide consistent, evidence-based care. And, they learn from those who know best—primary care providers, researchers, and practice staff who have successfully redesigned their practices.

• 📅 When: August 31–September 2, 2026
• 📍 Where: JW Marriott Desert Springs Resort & Spa, Palm Desert, CA
• 👥 Who: More than 400 health care professionals focused on practice improvement
• ❓Why: The STFM Conference on Practice & Quality Improvement is more than an exhibit—it's a relationship-driven, high-visibility opportunity where your brand becomes part of the conversation.

Participating in the STFM Conference on Practice and Quality Improvement goes way beyond traditional exhibiting. This is a relationship-based opportunity:

• You won't be lost in a crowd—there are only 10 elite partner opportunities available.
• You won’t be bored and lonely in an exhibit hall—you’ll be in the main conference area.
• You won’t be a commercial outsider—you’ll get a badge to attend educational sessions and events with attendees.

The conference is attended each year by more than 400 US health care and family medicine professionals, including MDs, DOs, PhDs, PharmDs, EdDs, MPHs, nurses, behavioral science professionals, administrators, residents, and medical students.

STFM will only offer this opportunity to the first 10 partners who apply. Full payment must be received in the STFM office by August 1, 2026.Partnership Fee: $1500 (total value of package is more than $3000).Partnership fees are not deductible as a charitable contribution. However, payments may be deductible as a business expense.Partnership package includes:

• Display table (6’ x 30”) in high-traffic area at conference
• Partner logo placement on the conference website that links to partner website
• Partner logo with link in an email to conference registrants (approximately 2 weeks before conference)
• Partner listing with link in conference mobile app
• Partner recognition on STFM’s social media (Facebook, Instagram, and LinkedIn)
• Partner will be included in a “Partner Handout” to be emailed to all attendees prior to the conference. This will provide partners with the opportunity to share more detailed information about your product/service. STFM will include your website link with your description
• Attendee list, emailed to all participants and partners 1 week prior to conference (attendee list may not be used to contact attendees via email)
• One full registration to the conference, including admission to all events, educational sessions, and meals; partner may request (1) additional badge for assisting staff (does not include full registration for conference)
• Electricity and internet for your display
• Recognition on conference signage

We’re looking for partners who align with the mission and vision of STFM. Your organization should actively support the advancement of family medicine education and be familiar with our Strategic Plan.

• Partners/supporters should support the mission and vision of STFM.
• Company and organizational partners should promote education as a critical component of their mission.

STFM is limiting this offer to the first 10 partners who apply and are accepted by the STFM External Support Review Committee. This ensures our partners will enjoy maximum visibility and interaction with conference attendees. Applicants will be notified within 5 business days regarding application status.

• To become a partner, complete an Application of Interest.
• View the Terms of Agreement.