Sponsor AIA25

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.

Learning Lounge  $50,000 All 10 sold out!
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 continuing education subscription provider.

Pro-Series Session Sponsor  $25,000 (3 available)
Elevate your brand’s thought leadership and visibility by sponsoring a Pro-Series session! As a sponsor, you have the exclusive opportunity to choose from a selection of industry-related session topics. While not a speaking role, your brand will enjoy high visibility within the session room, showcasing your company’s thought leadership to a targeted audience. This strategic sponsorship offers a unique platform to position your brand as an industry influencer and make a lasting impact on attendees.

CE theater  $5,000
Present an education session in one of the four CE theaters on the show floor. To sponsor, you must be a current AIA continuing education subscription 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 second annual AIA Awards Gala. Attach your brand to this highly anticipated, red carpet-style celebration, honoring all AIA award winners, including the new AIA Fellows.

Sponsorship levels:

• Presenting Sponsor $125,000
• Supporting Sponsor  $30,000 (3 available)
• Table Sponsors  $5,000 (20 available)

Expo Happy Hour  $75,000
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.

AIA Awards Gala After-Party  $40,000
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.

Expo break  $50,000
Day 2-Attendees will gather in the exhibit hall 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.

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)

LGBTQ+ event  $20,000 
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 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.

Surprise & delight  $15,000 (3 available)
Create unforgettable moments and unexpected treats like pop-up snack breaks. These surprise moments not only energize attendees but also offer unique touchpoints for your brand. Your logo will be featured at the surprise location, ensuring attendees associate your company with these enjoyable and memorable experiences.

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.

Business Appointment Suite  $12,500 (3 available)
Take your networking to the next level with a private Business Appointment Suite. 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  $10,000
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.

Lanyards  $55,000
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.

Expo map  $25,000
Your logo will be featured on all AIA25 Expo maps, ensuring every attendee navigates with your brand in mind. Expo maps are constantly used by the 15,000+ attendees over the two-day event.

AIA Design Shop tote bags  $30,000
Stand out with high-quality tote bags distributed to all attendees, offering daily visibility as they carry their materials throughout the event. It’s a rare opportunity to enhance your brand’s presence and stay top-of-mind long after the event ends.

Registration & housing confirmation emails  $20,000
New! Maximize your brand’s exposure by sponsoring both the conference registration and housing confirmation emails. Your logo and a direct link to your preferred URL will be featured in these key emails sent to all attendees. This dual sponsorship offers prime visibility during crucial planning stages, ensuring your brand stays top-of-mind as attendees prepare for the event.

Branded golf carts  $20,000
New! Be the exclusive sponsor of the BCEC golf carts, offering attendees convenient transportation throughout the expo! Your brand will be featured on a custom cart flag, along with signage at the staging area where attendees gather for rides. It’s a unique and engaging way to keep your brand in front of attendees while enhancing their expo experience.

Ultimate Pass holders swag bag  $20,000
Elevate your brand’s visibility premium swag bags given to all Ultimate Pass holders. Each bag not only places your brand directly in the hands of our most engaged attendees but also associates your company with a high-value experience and leaves a memorable impression long after the conference is over.

Attendee badges (back)  $20,000 Sold out!
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.

Reusable water bottle  $20,000
Another branded keepsake swag item, the branded water bottle will keep attendees hydrated on-site and at home, where it will be part of their daily lives for long-term, continuous brand exposure.

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 sponsor exclusive  $30,000
Help attendees stay connected at AIA25 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  $20,000–$25000
High-impact digital signage in the registration area: 30-second video image or static ads.

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 AIA25 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 AIA25 sponsorship greater than $10,000.

Floor graphic 4×4  $3,000 (3 available)
Get your brand noticed with one (1) 4’ x 4’ custom floor graphic. Available to sponsors with an AIA25 sponsorship greater than $10,000.

Expo zone activation  $100,000 (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 15,000+ 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.

AIA25 TV  $75,000
Capture the spotlight with AIA25 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.

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.

Puppy Park  $30,000 Sold out!
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  $30,000
An opportunity to enhance your brand’s reputation as a supporter of talent development. Sponsor the NextGen Lounge where emerging professionals will participate in career workshops, portfolio reviews, and mentorship.

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.

“Today at AIA25” 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.

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.

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 (20 max)  $3,500
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 (19 max)  $3,000 (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.

Sample Gallery  $3,000 (20 available)
Get up to 10 product samples in front of architectural decision-makers at one of the hottest destinations on the expo floor, the AIA Sample Gallery. Powered by Swatchbox, the Sample Gallery lets attendees order your material samples, for free.

Direct mail attendee list rental  $1,000
Reach attendees before or after AIA25 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.