2018 Sponsorship Opportunities

The 97th Annual Convention & Expo offers a vast range of sponsorships at a variety of price points. For an updated Sponsorship Proposal, please click here.
If you have any questions regarding sponsorship please don’t hesitate to contact Chris Enyart at cenyart@aaei.org.

Signage and Banners

Registration is the first point of visibility for your company at our conference, and by sponsoring one of our registration items you will have the perfect opportunity to get your name in front of all of our attendees. You can choose one of the following registration sponsorships:

• Floor Graphics – $525 per graphic
  Promote your brand, direct attendees to your booth, or welcome attendees to the conference with customized floor graphics. Attention-getting floor graphics prominently display your brand within a high-traffic convention center location.
  Locations include: 2nd Floor Pathway, Exhibit Hall aisles, and more. Sponsorship includes production, installation and dismantle.

Registration Sponsorships

Registration is the first point of visibility for your company at our conference, and by sponsoring one of our registration items you will have the perfect opportunity to get your name in front of all of our attendees. You can choose one of the following registration sponsorships:

• Conference “Swag” Bag – $8,250 (Exclusive opportunity) SOLD 
• Badge Lanyard – $8,250 (Exclusive opportunity) SOLD 
• Pocket Conference Agenda Card – $5,150 (Exclusive opportunity) 
  • Get your company name in front of everyone’s eyes and in their pockets, too, as the sponsor of the dependable conference pocket agenda, which keeps all attendees on track and on the fly!
  • Leather Notepads- $5,150 (Exclusive opportunity) SOLD 
  • Registration Website – $3,100 (Exclusive opportunity)
  • Start your visibility when registration opens! The website will feature a clickable banner with your company logo and special message throughout the site.
  • Collapsible Water Bottle – $3,100 (Exclusive opportunity)
  • Make a lasting impression and be remembered again and again this summer when attendees find their own collapsible and reusable water bottle in their swag bags with your logo on it!
  • Custom Candy at the Registration Desk- $2,050
  • Help welcome attendees from their long trip to Baltimore by having your company’s logo on complimentary candy available at the AAEI registration desk.
  • Conference Bag Inserts – $1,050 (Includes your personally selected promotional item to be included in the conference bag.)  
  • Seat Drops – $1,050 (6 available)
  • Provide attendees with a branded gift or flyer that makes an impression. Your item will be placed on each seat during your time of choosing.

Mobile App Sponsorships

• “Platinum” Mobile App Sponsor – $5,150 (Exclusive Opportunity)
• This exclusive sponsorship includes your logo featured on a splash screen of the all-important conference mobile app and a static banner ad, clickable to your booth or website, on the menu bar. This year’s conference app will be attendees only source for the program guide, panel presentations and interactive digital participation throughout the event.

• Banner Ads – $800
• Get your customized banner ad on the Event Feed of the app which includes a clickable banner and description of your products and services.

Meeting Events/Functions

• • Opening Kickoff Toast –  $4,125 (Exclusive opportunity)
    June 6, 2018
    • • Show your support for AAEI’s success by sponsoring a toast at the pre-opening reception. This event preceding the ribbon-cutting will include custom reusable ice cubes with your logo.

• • • Opening Night Reception Sponsorship – $8,250 (Exclusive opportunity) 
      June 6, 2018
      • The one and half hour reception is the official welcome to the 2017 Annual Conference. Be the host of all conference attendees, speakers, exhibitors and guests. Increase visibility with signage throughout the hall, a specialty drink named after your company, logo placed throughout the hall, as well as speaking opportunity to welcome the guests.

• • • First Night Reception Sponsorship – $8,250 (Exclusive opportunity) SOLD  
      June 7, 2018
      • The one reception is the last official event on our busiest Conference day. Be the host of all conference attendees, speakers, exhibitors and guests. Increase visibility with signage throughout the hall, a specialty drink named after your company, and your company logo placed throughout the hall. The opening reception is held in the exhibit hall on Wednesday, June 21, 2017.

• • • Day 2 Continental Breakfast Sponsorship – $5,150 (Exclusive opportunity) SOLD 
      June 8, 2018
      • At this event, attendees build new relationships, visit with old friends, and enjoy a high-profile keynote speaker sure to attract a large crowd! Present your company’s name and message through introductions, collateral distribution, and signage.
      • Day 1 Morning and Afternoon Refreshment Break Sponsorship – $2600 – SOLD 
        • Sponsor one of the morning or afternoon breaks! Signage will be placed throughout the exhibit hall and near food stations. The sponsorship includes one mobile app alerting attendees of the sponsored break.
      • Day 2 Breakfast and Morning Refreshment Break Sponsorship – $2600  (Exclusive opportunity)
        • Sponsor one of the morning or afternoon breaks! Signage will be placed throughout the exhibit hall and near food stations. The sponsorship also includes one mobile app alerting attendees of the sponsored break.
    • Keynote Luncheon Sponsorship – $8,250  (Exclusive opportunity) SOLD  
      June 8, 2018
      • At this event, attendees build new relationships, visit with old friends, and enjoy a high-profile keynote speaker sure to attract a large crowd! Present your company’s name and message through introductions, collateral distribution, and signage, and introduce the keynote speaker for the lunch.
    • Breakfast or Lunch Table – $1,050 (multiple available)
      • Invite attendees to join you during the keynote lunch on Monday or breakfast on Tuesday. Table will include signage displaying company name and logo. (Tables are seats of 10)

Exhibit Hall Sponsorships

• • • “Exhibit Hall Central – “Recharging Station” – $5,000
      • “Recharging Station”, and where all the attendees will gather to network, refresh and recharge their batteries after attending the conference sessions. Signage will be placed throughout the lounge, and your company logo will be the backdrop on the computers.  You will also be welcome to place someone from your company at the recharging station for the duration for the conference if you so choose.

• • • Exhibitor Passport – $2,500 (Exclusive opportunity)
      • Participate in the fun and bring traffic to your booth! All attendees will receive a passport, which will have a list of all participating companies. Attendees must stop by the booth to get it stamped and the chance to win fabulous prizes!