Sponsorship Information
Build brand recognition by sponsoring the 97th Annual AAAE Conference & Exposition that connects you with more than 2,700 industry decision-makers at the largest airport conference in North America. Pre- and post-conference coverage reaches airport professionals at 900 large, medium, and small hub airports; FAA/DHS/TSA personnel; and policy makers on Capitol Hill!
Sponsoring the Annual AAAE Conference & Exposition places your company front and center at the top events and branded items items of the conference. Make sure to connect with 300+ airports and numerous consulting firms at this must-attend event. We have a diverse range of sponsorships to fit any budget. Our goal is to ensure you & your organization are maximizing your ROI. If you do not see exactly what you want while reviewing our prospectus, our team is primed and ready to build a custom package to fit your need!
Contact the AAAE Sales Team today!
Customized Sponsorship Packages
Amy Trivette
amy.trivette@aaae.org
703.575.2471
General Information on Exhibits & Advertising
Lisa C. Williams, CMP, CEM
lisa.williams@aaae.org
571.560.1765
Our sponsorship opportunities are unparalleled in the industry - no other sponsorship at any conference gets you the exposure with attendees like the Annual AAAE Conference & Exposition. We have a diverse range of sponsorships to fit any budget. Not to mention, you can rest assured knowing your company is getting the most publicity per dollar anywhere in the aviation space!
All sessions and the exhibit hall will be held at the Georgia World Congress Center Authority unless otherwise noted.
Available Opportunities
Items
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NEW Coffee for One Day
Limited to a maximum of two sponsors. Co-sponsor of coffee during breakfast, breaks and lunch in the exhibit hall for one day. Opportunity to supply branded napkins, branded cups, stirrers or marketing giveaway.Sponsor Level Benefits: Platinum Wings
Monday, June 9, Sponsor Rate: $20,000Sponsor Level Benefits: Gold Wings
Tuesday, June 10, Sponsor Rate: $10,000 -
NEW Floor Decal & Meter Board Combo Package SOLD
Limited to a maximum of three sponsors. One floor decal and one-meter-high double-sided sign.Sponsor Level Benefits: Bronze Wings
Sponsor Rate: $5,000
Sponsored by: AtkinsRéalis, International Display Systems, Inc., Unison Consulting, Inc., Xybix -
NEW Email to Registered Attendees SOLD
Limited to a maximum of four sponsors. One exclusive per email.
Sponsor Level Benefits: Silver Wings
Sponsor Rate: $7,500
Sponsored by: CLEAR, SITA -
Aisle Signs (Exclusive to Exhibiting Companies)
Sponsor Level Benefits: Bronze Wings: $4,000 SOLD(Up to 2 sponsors per aisle)
SOLD 100 Aisle - Tork, an Essity Brand
SOLD 200 Aisle - Sponsored by: Lavi Industries; Reunitus
SOLD 300 Aisle - Sponsored by: Leonardo US Automation, Inc, Smart Airport Systems
SOLD 400 Aisle - Sponsored by: Oshkosh, Vitra
SOLD 500 Aisle - Sponsored by: Ecobeton USA, SITA
SOLD 600 Aisle - Sponsored by: AECOM, Designa Access Corporation
SOLD 700 Aisle - Sponsored by: Aerosimple, LLC, Trimble
SOLD 800 Aisle - Sponsored by: AtkinsRéalis, Infax, Inc
SOLD 900 Aisle - Sponsored by: Ameristar Perimeter Security, WSP
SOLD 1000 Aisle - Sponsored by: VDG, Vector Airport Systems
SOLD 1100 Aisle - Sponsored by: Parsons, STIFEL
1200 Aisle - Sponsored by: LG Electronics
1300 Aisle - Sponsored by: dormakaba Americas, Inc.
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Conference Mobile App
Banner on the opening splash page of the event in the AAAE app, as well as schedule, maps, speakers, agenda, and food sections.
Sponsor Level Benefits: Gold Wings
Co-sponsorship: $10,000
Sponsored by: ABM, RS&H -
Hotel Key Cards SOLD
Sponsor Level Benefits: Diamond Wings
Exclusive Sponsorship:
Sponsored by: Jacobs -
Conference Tote Bags
Sponsor Level Benefits: Diamond Wings
Exclusive Sponsorship: $30,000 -
Lanyard Sponsor SOLD
Exclusive sponsor of lanyards
Sponsor Level Benefits: Diamond Wings
Exclusive Sponsorship:
Sponsored by: Bridewell USA Inc. -
Name Badge Sponsor SOLD
Exclusive sponsor of name badges
Sponsor Level Benefits: Diamond Wings
Exclusive Sponsorship:
Sponsored by: HNTB -
Conference Program SOLD
Sponsor Level Benefits: Diamond Wings
Back Cover:
Sponsored by: HMSHost & Hudson -
Banner (A4-8) SOLD
Large double-sided hanging banner in registration area.
Sponsor Level Benefits: Diamond Wings
Exclusive Sponsorship:
Sponsored by: Mead & Hunt -
Banner (A4-10) SOLD
Large single-sided hanging banner in registration area.
Sponsor Level Benefits: Diamond Wings
Exclusive Sponsorship:
Sponsored by: McFarland Johnson -
Saddle Signs (A4-SS1) SOLD
Limited to maximum of two sponsors. Banner located at top of escalators
Sponsor Level Benefits: Platinum Wings
Exclusive Sponsor Rate:
Sponsored by: Woolpert -
Saddle Signs (A3-SS1) SOLD
Limited to maximum of two sponsors. Banner located at top of escalators
Sponsor Level Benefits: Platinum Wings
Exclusive Sponsor Rate:
Sponsored by: Ardurra, Michael Baker International -
Banner (A3-2)
Large 38'W x 5'H hanging banner in exhibit hall lobby.
Sponsor Level Benefits: Platinum Wings
Exclusive Sponsorship: $15,000
Sponsored by: Conrac Solutions -
Recharge Lounge in the Exhibit Hall SOLD
Sponsor Level Benefits: Diamond Wings
Exclusive Sponsorship:
Sponsored by: FuelRod -
Escalator Runner Leading from Hall Level to Level 300 (A1-ESC1) SOLD
Sponsor Level Benefits: Diamond Wings
Exclusive Sponsorship:
Sponsored by: WSP -
Escalator Runner Leading from Main Lobby to Level 200 (A3-ESC1)
Sponsor Level Benefits: Diamond Wings
Exclusive Sponsorship: $30,000 -
Hydration Stations in the Exhibit Hall
Water stations throughout the exhibit hall with a 22" x 28" sign at each station featuring your logo.
Sponsor Level Benefits: Silver Wings
Exclusive Sponsorship: $6,500 -
Registration Welcome Beverages
Fruit-infused water stations at registration. Opportunity for sponsor to provide 4-ounce branded cups.
Sponsor Level Benefits: Silver Wings
Exclusive Sponsorship: $8,500 -
Bar Sponsorship in Exhibit Hall
Sponsor Level Benefits: Silver Wings
Exclusive Sponsorship per Bar: $8,000
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Social Media Contest
Your company hashtag displayed in photos, attendee drawing for most participation.
Sponsor Level Benefits: Silver Wings
Exclusive Sponsorship: $7,500
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Advertising
Airport Magazine
The official publication of the conference and the only magazine distributed digitally to all attendees and read by 19,000+ industry professionals. Hard copies will be available onsite.Aviation News Today E-Newsletter
Banner advertising is available on e-newsletter sent daily, Monday through Friday, leading up to the conference. Circulation: 19,000+.
Sponsor Level Benefits: Silver Wings
AAAE.ORG
Large rectangle ads with video are available on aaae.org. 44k unique visitors and 280k impressions monthly.
Contact Lisa C. Williams, CMP, CEM for more information.
Events
Saturday, June 7, 2025
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Volunteer Event SOLD
Sponsor Level Benefits: Silver Wings
Exclusive Sponsorship:
Sponsored by: TransSolutions
Sunday, June 8, 2025
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Networking Break
Sponsor Level Benefits: Silver Wings
Co-sponsorship: $6,000 -
Young Professionals Mixer:
Sponsor Level Benefits: Silver Wings
Exclusive Sponsorship: $7,500 -
Exhibit Hall Grand Opening & Welcome Reception:
Sponsor Level Benefits: Platinum Wings.
Opportunity to provide napkins, koozies, or your choice of giveaway featuring your company logo.
Co-sponsorship: $20,000
Sponsored by: AVIS Budget Group, FedEx
Monday, June 9, 2025
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Breakfast with Exhibitors:
Sponsor Level Benefits: Gold Wings.
Opportunity to provide napkins, handouts or a giveaway.
Co-sponsorship: $9,500
Sponsored by: Arora Engineers, Metropolitan Nashville Airport Authority, TKDA -
Morning Education Sessions:
Sponsor Level Benefits: Gold Wings.
Opportunity to provide handouts or a giveaway.
Co-sponsorship: $9,500
Sponsored by: Conrac Solutions, Paradies Lagardère, SITA -
Networking Break with Exhibitors SOLD
Sponsor Level Benefits: Silver Wings
Co-sponsorship: $6,000
Sponsored by: KSA, TKH Security, Bermello Ajamil & Partners- a Woolpert Company, Siemens -
General Session I with Keynote Speaker SOLD
Sponsored by: HMSHost & Hudson -
Lunch in the Exhibit Hall SOLD
Sponsor Level Benefits: Gold Wings.
Opportunity to provide branded napkins or giveaway and display pop-up banner in food market(s).
Sponsored by: Burns & McDonnell; C&S Companies; Michael Baker International; SSOE, Inc.; Suffolk Construction -
Afternoon Education Sessions:
Sponsor Level Benefits: Gold Wings.
Opportunity to provide handouts or a giveaway.
Co-sponsorship: $9,500
Sponsored by: Paradies Lagardère, SITA -
Afternoon Networking Break with Exhibitors SOLD
Sponsor Level Benefits: Silver Wings
Co-sponsorship: $6,000
Sponsored by: Collins Aerospace, Garver, SkySafe, Westnet LLC, WSP -
Reception with Exhibitors:
Sponsor Level Benefits: Platinum Wings.
Opportunity to provide branded napkins or branded items for bars.
Co-sponsorship: $20,000 -
Evening Event SOLD
Sponsored by: Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport
Tuesday, June 10, 2025
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Breakfast with Exhibitors:
Sponsor Level Benefits: Gold Wings.
Opportunity to provide napkins, handouts or a giveaway.
Co-sponsorship: $9,500 -
Morning Education Sessions:
Sponsor Level Benefits: Gold Wings.
Opportunity to provide napkins, handouts or a giveaway.
Co-sponsorship: $9,500
Sponsored by: Michael Baker International -
Morning Networking Break with Exhibitors SOLD
Sponsor Level Benefits: Silver Wings
Co-sponsorship: $6,000
Sponsored by: Intellisoft, Q&D Construction, Turner & Townsend Heery, TYLin -
General Session II with Keynote Speaker:
Sponsor Level Benefits: Platinum Wings.
Opportunity to have one staff person sit with airport leaders.
Co-sponsorship: $15,000
Sponsored by: Crawford, Murphy & Tilly, Inc.; Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport; Kimley Horn; McCarthy Building Companies; RS&H; Signature Aviation -
Lunch in the Exhibit Hall SOLD
Sponsor Level Benefits: Gold Wings.
Opportunity to provide branded napkins or giveaway and display pop-up banner in food market(s).
Co-sponsorship: $9,500
Sponsored by: Arconas Corporation, Paradies Lagardère, Transoft Solutions
Wing Level
Diamond Wings
Arconas Corporation
FedEx
Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport
HMSHost & Hudson
HNTB
Jacobs
Kimley Horn
McCarthy Building Companies
McFarland Johnson
Mead & Hunt
RS&H
Signature Aviation
SITA
SSP America
Woolpert
WSP
Platinum Wings
ABM
Ardurra
Bridewell USA Inc.
Conrac Solutions
Crawford, Murphy & Tilly, Inc.
Michael Baker International
Metropolis
National Air Traffic Controllers Association (NATCA)
Paradies Lagardère
Paslay Group
Gold Wings
Arora Engineers
AVIS Budget Group
Burns & McDonnell
C&S Companies
CLEAR
Clear Channel Outdoor, Airports Division
FuelRod
Metropolitan Nashville Airport Authority
Q&D Construction
SSOE
Suffolk Construction
TKDA
TransSolutions
Transoft Solutions
TYLin
Silver Wings
AtkinsRéalis
Bermello Ajamil & Partners- a Woolpert Company
Garver
Intellisoft
KSA
Siemens
TKH Security
Turner & Townsend Heery
Westnet, LLC
Bronze Wings
AECOM
Aerosimple LLC
Ameristar Perimeter Security
Aviation Media Ltd.
Collins Aerospace
Designa Access Corporation
Ecobeton-USA
Essential Aero Inc.
Infax, Inc.
International Display Systems, Inc.
Lavi Industries
Leonardo US Automation, Inc.
LG Electronics
OshKosh AeroTech, LLC
Parsons
Reunitus
SkySafe
Smart Airport Systems
STIFEL
SwiftWall
Tork, an Essity Brand
Trimble
Turner Construction Company
Unison Consulting, Inc.
VDG
Vector Airport Systems
Vitra
Workday
Xybix
Airport Angels
AeroCloud Systems
Avive
Coffman Associates
Northwest Chapter AAAE
South Central Chapter AAAE
Southeast Chapter AAAE
Southwest Chapter AAAE
Thank you to our sponsors



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Additional Opportunities
Airport Magazine Advertising
Airport Magazine -The official publication of the conference and the only magazine distributed digitally to all attendees and read by 19,000+ industry professionals. Hard copies will be available onsite. Contact Lisa Williams, CMP, CEM, 571.560.1765 for more information.
Hospitality Event Space
Having a dedicated space to network is key to making connections. AAAE is proud to offer such opportunities. The purpose of hospitality suites is to entertain. AAAE does not allow hospitality space holders to display or demonstrate any product; these acts are strictly prohibited. Hospitality suite hours connect conflict with any scheduled AAAE function.
In order to host a hospitality event at any venue in conjunction with the AAAE Annual Conference, you must meet one of the following requirements:
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Exhibit with a 10’ x 10’ booth or larger
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Sponsor an event or item valued at $9,500+
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Advertise in the Annual Conference issue of Airport Magazine with a full-page ad.
The purpose of hospitality suites is to entertain—displaying or demonstrating any product is strictly prohibited. In addition, hospitality suite hours cannot conflict with any scheduled AAAE function. For more information, contact Jacky Sher Raker, 703.575.2472.
Have Your Own Sponsorship Idea?
Contact the sales team at sales@aaae.org or 703.575.2471.
Additional Forms
If you need additional documentation (i.e., a W-9 or an ACH wire transfer request form) before submitting payment, please contact sales@aaae.org.
Sponsor's Right of First Refusal
At AAAE, we have the following Right of First Refusal Policy for our sponsor community:
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In recognition of the sponsoring company's support of the Annual AAAE Conference & Exposition, AAAE agrees that with respect to the following year, companies with EXCLUSIVE sponsorship will have the right of first refusal over all other potential sponsors for the same sponsorship of the same event or item, in the subsequent year.
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Sponsoring companies are eligible for this right of first refusal to renew their sponsorship only if the company has exclusively sponsored an event; however, the benefits and consideration of the sponsorship may be renegotiated as necessary.*
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Sponsors shall have 120 days following the conclusion of the Annual AAAE Conference & Exposition to renew their sponsorship for the following year. If the sponsoring company fails to notify AAE of its intention to renew its sponsorship within the 120-day period, AAAE reserves the right to open the opportunity to the public without providing prior notice to the previous year's sponsoring company.