Sponsorship Information
Build brand recognition by sponsoring this premier event that connects you with more than 1,800 industry decision-makers. The symposium is geared for airport professionals involved in planning, environmental issues, architecture, engineering, program and construction management, security, IT, and airport operations. In 2025, we had more than 1,800 representatives from airports, consulting firms, construction companies, industry suppliers, airlines, and government agencies.
Key Benefits
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Complimentary conference registrations starting at bronze wings level.
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Attendee roster: Bronze sponsors and above will receive the roster of attendees, with full contact information, in Excel format starting January 14, 2026. (Exclusive benefit to sponsors and exhibitors)
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Your company's name and logo prominently displayed on signage at the sponsored event.
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Verbal recognition at your sponsored event, if applicable.
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Full-conference access for your entire staff to attend all educational sessions, keynote and awards lunches, exhibit hall, and receptions.
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Conference logo to place on your company website and in company emails for promotional purposes.
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Recognition in promotional materials distributed to more than 40,000 industry professionals.
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Your company's logo prominently displayed on signage.
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Company logo, main contact’s information, website link, and 25-word description in the sponsor directory on the conference website.
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Opportunity to set appointments with customers in the conference mobile app.
Available Opportunities
Combine multiple opportunities to achieve level status!
Items
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Note Pads and Pens*
Exclusive Sponsorship: $6,500
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Hotel Key Cards
Exclusive Sponsorship: $15,000
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Mobile App
Co-sponsorship: $6,500
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Lanyards*
Exclusive Sponsorship: $8,000
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Name Badges
Exclusive Sponsorship: $15,000
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Tote Bags
Exclusive Sponsorship: $15,000
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Welcome Banners
Exclusive Sponsorship: $15,000
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Escalator Runners
Exclusive Sponsorship: $15,000
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Stair Clings
Exclusive Sponsorship: $15,000
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Welcome Beverages at Registration
Exclusive Sponsorship: $7,000
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Welcome Reception Bars (exclusive sponsorship per bar)
Exclusive Sponsorship: $6,500
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Coffee Co-Sponsor
Sponsorship Per Day: $8,000
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Plenary Sessions I and II
Exclusive Sponsorship: $10,000
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Planning/Environmental Track
Exclusive Sponsorship: $6,500
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Terminal/Landside Track
Co-sponsorship: $6,500
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Engineering/Airside Track
Co-sponsorship: $6,500
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PM/CM Educational Track
Co-sponsorship: $6,500
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Innovation Educational Track
Co-sponsorship: $6,500
Events (all items are co-sponsorships)
Wednesday, March 4, 2026
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Continental Breakfast
Co-sponsorship: $5,000 -
Morning Refreshment Break
Co-sponsorship: $3,500 -
Keynote Luncheon
Co-sponsorship: $7,500 -
Dessert Break
Co-sponsorship: $3,500
Thursday, March 5, 2026
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Morning Refreshment Break
Co-sponsorship: $3,500 -
Awards Luncheon
Co-sponsorship: $7,500 -
Dessert Break
Co-sponsorship: $3,500 -
Afternoon Break
Co-sponsorship: $3,500
Friday, March 6, 2026
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Continental Breakfast
Co-sponsorship: $5,000 -
Morning Refreshment Break
Co-sponsorship: $3,500
Sponsorship Levels & Benefits
Choose an opportunity that is priced within a level to receive benefits of that level. Or, combine multiple opportunities to achieve level status, if desired. For example, co-sponsor a morning networking break at $3,000, plus the mobile app at $6,500 to earn benefits of the diamond wings level that starts at $9,500.
Diamond Wings Level - $9,500+
-Access to attendee rosters with full contact information in Excel, starting January 14, 2026.
-Five (5) complimentary delegate registrations
-Complimentary 10' x 10' exhibit space
-Company mention in pre-conference email to all attendees
-30-second commercial spot to be played during transitions in general session (must provide own spot)
-Opportunity to submit a blog post for the symposium website
-Company logo and 25-word description in the sponsor directory on the symposium website
-Company contact listing on the conference mobile app's sponsorship directory
-Sponsor thank-you signs displayed prominently at registration and high-traffic areas
-Logo on PowerPoint displays during general sessions
-Contact information and website link in the sponsor directory on the symposium website
-Opportunity to provide attendee bag insert
Platinum Wings Level - $8,000-9,499
-Access to attendee rosters with full contact information in Excel, starting January 14, 2026.
-30-second commercial spot to be played during transitions in general session (must provide own spot)
-Four (4) complimentary delegate registrations
-Opportunity to submit a blog post for the symposium website
-Company logo and 25-word description in the sponsor directory on the symposium website
-Company contact listing on the conference mobile app's sponsorship directory
-Sponsor thank-you signs displayed prominently at registration and high-traffic areas
-Logo on PowerPoint displays during general sessions
-Contact information and website link in the sponsor directory on the symposium website
Gold Wings Level - $6,500-7,999
-Access to attendee rosters with full contact information in Excel, starting January 14, 2026.
-Three (3) complimentary delegate registrations
-Opportunity to submit a blog post for the symposium website
-Company logo and 25-word description in the sponsor directory on the symposium website
-Company contact listing on the conference mobile app's sponsorship directory
-Sponsor thank-you signs displayed prominently at registration and high-traffic areas
-Logo on PowerPoint displays during general sessions
-Contact information and website link in the sponsor directory on the symposium website
Silver Wings Level - $5,000-6,499
-Access to attendee rosters with full contact information in Excel, starting January 14, 2026.
-Two (2) complimentary delegate registrations
-Company logo and 25-word description in the sponsor directory on the symposium website
-Company contact listing on the conference mobile app's sponsorship directory
-Sponsor thank-you signs displayed prominently at registration and high-traffic areas
-Logo on PowerPoint displays during general sessions
-Contact information and website link in the sponsor directory on the symposium website
Bronze Wings Level - $3,000-4,999
-Access to attendee rosters with full contact information in Excel, starting January 14, 2026.
-One (1) complimentary delegate registration
-Company logo and 25-word description in the sponsor directory on the symposium website
-Company contact listing on the conference mobile app's sponsorship directory
-Sponsor thank-you signs displayed prominently at registration and high-traffic areas
-Logo on PowerPoint displays during general sessions
-Contact information and website link in the sponsor directory on the symposium website
Contact Amy Trivette at amy.trivette@aaae.org or by phone 703.575.2417 with any additional questions or inquiries regarding sponsorship.