2026 HEPNet Conference Sponsors
Thank You to Our Conference Sponsors!
We are thrilled to welcome back Title Sponsor Cozen O'Connor!
Cozen O’Connor’s Institutional Response Group is nationally recognized for their knowledge and experience related to child sexual and physical abuse, child protection, and child protective services laws. They frequently advise clients in evaluating and responding to current or historical allegations of abuse in a legally informed and open and transparent manner designed to promote child safety and welfare. Their experience includes several high-profile external investigations for clients including colleges and universities, religious institutions, health care providers, daycare centers, summer camps, and K-12 schools. They conduct training and prevention programs on the identification and prevention of child abuse; provide child protection audits, advise on protection planning related to background checks, professional boundaries, physical plant, and mandatory reporter policies; coordinate internal investigations with child protective services and local, state, and federal law enforcement agencies; and conducts child abuse investigations.
Torchline helps organizations go beyond traditional background checks by delivering verified insights into the past conduct and professional reputation of potential employees and volunteers. Through structured Conduct Verifications and Reference Checks, we gather real feedback directly from prior organizations to surface risks that standard screenings often miss. This enables organizations to better protect their reputation by identifying and addressing potential unprofessional conduct—especially in roles involving minors. The result is a stronger duty of care, helping teams make informed decisions while safeguarding the communities they serve.
Built on years of summer programming, EngageU by NSLC understands the intricacies of running a successful educational program. From logistics and staff development to student engagement and university partnerships, we know exactly what it takes to make a program thrive. Our mission is to be a trusted partner for universities seeking to develop or expand their internal summer offerings, providing expert guidance, strategic solutions, and dedicated support to foster exceptional student experiences. We handle the details so you can focus on what matters most—creating impactful learning opportunities.
CampDoc is a leading camp management software and electronic health record system. They provide a secure and easy-to-use web-based solution for managing health forms, medications/allergies, and health logging for camps and youth programs.
Transforming Workforce Compliance and Screening
aINSIGHT is at the forefront of employee onboarding and compliance management, specializing in comprehensive background screening, drug testing, and occupational health services. Serving regulated sectors like insurance, transportation, healthcare, and education, we provide a streamlined, single-platform solution designed to reduce risk and simplify processes for businesses nationwide.
Intelligent, Customizable Solutions for Every Business
With our NoMoreForms™ technology and a robust suite of tools, we offer end-to-end compliance management throughout the employee lifecycle. Our solutions automate workflows, are integrated with essential resources, and integrate seamlessly with your systems, making onboarding and employee management more efficient than ever. Our in-house development team also enables custom features tailored to unique industry and client requirements.
The mission of NCS Risk Services is to educate and empower everyone (individually and collectively) to ensure optimal safe environments for children and the vulnerable. Our programs are designed to help prevent wrongdoing and promote "rightdoing" within organizations. NCS Risk services programs help organizations and people to take action as safe adults and improve the lives of everyone with whom they interact within organizations.
Outset is an education program based in New York City that runs residential summer experiences for high school students exploring career pathways in medicine. Designed to support teens in their career exploration journey, Outset's unique programs give students a chance to experience a college campus, meet physicians and healthcare experts, and acquire practical skills. To learn more, please explore our website or contact our Executive Director, Lawson Kuehnert at lawson@joinoutset.com.
The American Camp Association® (ACA) is a national organization serving the more than 20,000 year-round and summer camps in the US who annually serve 26 million campers. ACA is committed to collaborating with those who believe in quality camp and outdoor experiences for children, youth, and adults. ACA provides advocacy, evidence-based education, and professional development, and is the only independent national accrediting body for the organized camp experience. ACA accreditation provides public evidence of a camp's voluntary commitment to the health, safety, risk management, and overall well-being of campers and staff. For more information, visit ACAcamps.org or call 800-428-2267.
HEPNet sponsorship offers organizations a meaningful way to support the advancement of youth protection in higher education while connecting with a national community of professionals committed to safer programs, stronger practices, and shared learning. Sponsorship opportunities are available throughout the year, including options connected to the HEPNet Hub, the Annual Conference, learning programs, and other member engagement opportunities.
Contact us at kirsten@higheredprotection.org for more information.