Sponsor AIA26

Keynote session $100,000 (3 available)
Get premier visibility for your brand by sponsoring one of the top drivers of conference registration. Keynotes are the best-attended conference sessions, giving you massive exposure to all attendees.

Braindates $85,000
Showcase your brand through the Braindate Lounge with logo placement across the platform, emails, and in-person signage in the expo hall. Sponsors also receive attendee leads, curated topic highlights, and post-event analytics for maximum engagement and visibility.

Learning Lounge $50,000-57,500 (1 available)
A two-day, eight-session exclusive learning experience in a dedicated meeting space located on the show floor focused on new learnings and knowledge sharing. Must be a current AIA CE provider.

Build Lab $10,000 (4 available)
Lead a live product demonstration and hands-on learning experience, showcasing your brand’s cutting-edge product solutions. This 45-minute session allows you to directly teach the value of your products to a highly engaged audience of industry professionals.

CE theater $5,000
Present an education session in one of the four CE theaters on the show floor. To apply, you must be a current AIA CE provider, an exhibiting company, and have a minimum spend of $20,000, including booth costs. AIA will assign the presentation location.

AIA Awards Gala
Sponsor a night with architecture’s biggest stars at the third annual AIA Awards Gala. Join AIA for a red carpet-style celebration to honor all AIA award winners, including the new AIA Fellows.

Sponsorship levels:

• Presenting Sponsor $125,000
• Supporting Sponsor $30,000 (3 available)

AIA Awards Gala After-Party $50,000
Sponsor the after-party to keep the celebrations going for attendees. The event includes networking, dancing, dessert, and open bar, and prominent visibility for your company logo in signage, promotional materials, and the website.

Investiture Ceremony
AIA Fellows are honored with the highest membership distinction for their outstanding contributions to architecture and society. Architects who exemplify excellence and have significantly impacted the profession and society can join the AIA College of Fellows. This distinction is held by only 3% of AIA members. Benefits include logo on the Investiture webpage, onstage recognition, company acknowledgement on the College of Fellows quarterly newsletter, and more!

Sponsorship levels:

• Principal Sponsor $30,000
• Supporting Sponsor $5,000 (2 available)

Expo Happy Hour $50,000 – SOLD
Kick off the first night of the expo in style with your brand front and center. Get extensive brand visibility and recognition as attendees gather for networking, drinks, and the official launch of the expo. Your logo will be prominently displayed throughout the event space, ensuring your brand is top of mind as the excitement begins.

Expo break  $50,000
Attendees will gather on the expo floor for refreshments and networking, giving your brand prime visibility during this mid-afternoon break. Your logo will be prominently featured at refreshment stations and throughout the hall, ensuring your brand stands out as attendees recharge and make connections.

Hydration station $35,000
Keep attendees refreshed and your brand top of mind as the hydration sponsor. With branded reusable water bottles and hydration station signage, your message promotes sustainability and travels home with attendees, offering visibility long after the conference ends.

Pedicabs $35,000
Give attendees a fun and memorable ride as the Pedicab sponsor. Your branding will be featured on pedicabs transporting attendees between key locations, offering high visibility and a positive, interactive brand experience throughout the event.

Inclusive experience $35,000
Champion inclusivity as the accessibility sponsor. Your brand will be recognized across accessibility signage, event slides, mainstage captioning credits, and the AIA26 website, showcasing your commitment to making the event welcoming and accessible to all.

Women in Design Luncheon $20,000 
A high-attendance event, recognizing and celebrating the achievements of women in architecture. Your sponsorship will help foster meaningful connections and conversations and position your brand as a supporter of women in design.

Business Appointment Suites $15,000 (two days) or $10,000 (one day) (3 available)
Take your networking to the next level with our private Business Appointment Suites. Ideal for hosting one-on-one meetings or small group discussions, these suites offer a quiet, professional space away from the busy exhibit hall to meet with key clients, close deals, or present in-depth product demos in a focused, comfortable setting.

First-Timers Orientation $15,000
Give your brand early visibility and connect with attendees as they begin their conference journey. Designed to help newcomers navigate the event, connect with peers, and make the most of their experience, it’s the perfect introduction for those looking to get a head start on building connections and achieving their event goals.

LGBTQ+ Happy Hour $15,000 
Sponsor the LGBTQ+ Happy Hour—an inclusive, fun event to close out a busy conference day—and amplify your presence within the LGBTQ+ community.

Women in Leadership swag bag $12,500
Swag bags are more than just goodie bags—they’re a tangible connection between your brand and enthusiastic event participants. Get your product or promotional item directly in the hands of attendees for long-term exposure.

San Diego Cruise $10,000 (2 SOLD, 1 available)
Connect with 275 architects and industry leaders during this exclusive two-hour cruise on Wednesday and Thursday at AIA26. This sought-after event offers prime networking beyond the expo floor, with stunning views and a relaxed atmosphere.

International Reception $7,500
The International Reception is a lively, sold-out networking event that brings together 175 attendees from around the world for an evening of global connection, conversation, and celebration—complete with an open bar.

K-12 activation $5,000 (5 available)
Inspire the next generation of architects through a series of immersive K-12 activities. The program will feature firm tours, lunches, and activations at both the convention center and other buildings, offering students hands-on experiences in architecture.

Lanyards $60,000 – SOLD
Every attendee will receive a high-quality lanyard with your brand imprinted on it. An exclusive opportunity to have your brand noticed throughout the conference.

AIA Design Shop $30,000
Take advantage of one of the busiest, most popular, high-traffic areas of the conference—the AIA Design Shop. With benefits such as your logo on the shopping bag, website, and signage, your brand will be in front of attendees throughout the conference.

Registration experience sponsor $30,000
As the registration sponsor, your brand will reach attendees at one of the most visible touchpoints of the conference—the registration and housing process. Your logo will be prominently displayed online and featured on an exclusive tote bag given to early registrants, offering long-lasting visibility as attendees carry it throughout the conference and beyond.

Expo map $25,000
Your logo will be featured on all AIA26 Expo maps, ensuring every attendee navigates with your brand in mind. Expo maps are constantly used by the 12,000+ attendees over the two-day event.

Exhibitor Lounge $25,000
Position your brand at the heart of exhibitor networking as the Exhibitor Lounge Sponsor. This exclusive opportunity builds relationships and drives business conversations with key industry decision-makers in a relaxed, high-traffic setting.

Attendee badges (back) $20,000
Reach every attendee, every conference day, every time they use their attendee badge. This sponsorship gives you continuous brand exposure by displaying your logo on the reverse side of all attendee badges.

Ambassador t-shirts $20,000
Showcase your brand on 800+ volunteer t-shirts, worn daily during the conference.

Mobile app sponsor $35,000
Conference attendees rely on the app multiple times daily to view their schedules, find exhibitors, and more. Your brand will welcome them to the event every time they open the app and banner ads will reinforce awareness.

Wi-Fi exclusive sponsor $30,000
Help attendees stay connected at AIA26 by sponsoring the Wi-Fi network. This exclusive sponsorship lets you customize the Wi-Fi sign-in page and password and displays your company’s name on signage throughout the event space.

Digital signage $30,000
High-impact digital signage in the registration area: 30-second video image or static ads.

Lobby hanging banner $25,000
Make a bold first impression with a double-sided hanging banner in the main convention center lobby. Positioned in a high-traffic area, your brand will be seen by every attendee as they enter and move throughout the event.

Rotating kiosk  $15,000 (4 available)
Get full digital promotion in high-traffic areas with a lighted kiosk. Sponsor a single side or opt to sponsor all four for increased exposure.

Expo floor entrance graphic $15,000
Get your brand noticed with an 8’ x 8’ custom floor graphic. Strengthen your brand awareness in a high-traffic, high-visibility area with a custom floor graphic.

Free standing signage $3,500 (4 available)
Promote your brand, product, or activation with a 3’ x 8’ double-sided, free-standing meter board sign placed in public space. Available to sponsors with an AIA26 sponsorship greater than $10,000.

Expo main aisle floor stickers $3,500 (4 available)
Showcase your brand in a high-traffic, high-visibility area with custom floor stickers that assist with attendee wayfinding. Available to sponsors with an AIA26 sponsorship greater than $10,000.

Floor graphic 4×4 $3,000 (3 available)
Get your brand noticed with one 4’ x 4’ custom floor graphic. Available to sponsors with an AIA26 sponsorship greater than $10,000.

Expo Zone Activations $75,000 (4 available)
Position your brand as a key player in the expo experience by sponsoring an interactive expo zone activation—some of the most sought-after destinations for the 12,000+ in attendance. Your brand will be prominently displayed on welcome units and throughout the activation zone, ensuring maximum visibility as attendees engage with interactive exhibits and activities.

AIA TV $75,000
Capture the spotlight with AIA TV! Your brand will be featured across our event’s live and on-demand video content, including interviews, highlights, and event updates. Providing significant exposure to a wide audience, this is a fantastic way to build brand recognition through engaging, high-visibility media coverage.

Puppy Park $40,000
Support a great cause that also brings adorable fun to the expo floor. AIA is partnering with a local adoption shelter to offer puppy playtime with local adoptable pups! As a sponsor, your brand will be recognized at the puppy park and in event materials.

NextGen Lounge $35,000
Enhance your brand’s reputation as a supporter of talent development. Sponsor the NextGen Lounge where emerging professionals participate in career workshops, portfolio reviews, and mentorship. This is a unique chance to support and engage with young professionals while gaining exclusive visibility in a high-impact setting.

Relax & Recharge Lounge $30,000
Everyone loves chair massages. Provide attendees with a little respite from their feet and show them you’re committed to their well-being.

NextGen Mixer $15,000
Position your brand at the heart of an exclusive networking event for the industry’s rising stars. In partnership with the Architects Foundation, this event offers direct engagement with young professionals and emerging leaders in architecture, along with the opportunity to support AIA’s philanthropic partner.

Future Leaders Lunch $15,000
Support the future of the architecture profession. This unique, networking-style lunch connects architecture students with both established and emerging leaders in the industry, offering your brand the opportunity to engage with the next generation of talent.

Grand Prize Drawing $15,000
Announce the three grand prize winners of the booth-to-booth traffic driver live from your expo booth. Build excitement around your brand while capturing the full attention of the live expo audience. A minimum booth size of 20×20 is required.

Custom email blast $7,500 (20 available)
Reach a highly engaged registered attendee audience with your custom message. Includes HTML, subject line, and sender name. Sent by an AIA third-party mail house.

“Today at AIA26” email $6,500 (3 available)
Be front and center each day of conference with a banner ad in conference-wide AIA emails! These daily communications reach every registered attendee—delivering important updates, event highlights, and must-see sessions straight to their inboxes.

Programmatic/retargeting ads $4,500 (5 available)
Increase visibility for your brand and generate click-throughs, purchases, and leads through banner ads that target registered attendees. Options are available for ads both before and after the event.

Booth-to-booth traffic driver $3,500 (20 max)
Drive new opportunities to your booth by participating in this traffic driver. Attendees are rewarded with prize giveaways for engaging with participating exhibitors.

Mobile app push notification $3,500 (10 available)
Reach attendees with your custom message at strategic times during the day through the mobile app. Available placements include a banner, notification, and message board.

Direct mail attendee list rental $1,000
Reach attendees before or after AIA26 through direct mail. Our list gives you direct mail access to the specifiers and decision-makers attending the event. Send your promotional material in advance or follow-up post-event to ensure your brand stays top of mind.

New product launch $550
Showcase your company’s latest innovation with a spotlight that drives booth traffic and brand excitement. This sponsorship highlights your product across multiple conference touchpoints, ensuring attendees know where to find what’s new and noteworthy.