Sponsorship Information

Build brand recognition by sponsoring the 96th Annual AAAE Conference & Exposition that connects you with more than 2,200 industry decision-makers at the largest airport conference in North America.

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 250+ 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 - 703.575.2471 | [email protected]

General Information on Exhibits & Advertising

Lisa Williams - 571.560.1765 | [email protected]

Our sponsorship opportunities are unparalleled in the aviation 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 your company is getting the most publicity per dollar anywhere in the aviation space!

All sessions and the exhibit hall will be hosted at Music City Center unless otherwise noted. 

Additional Forms:

If you need additional documentation (i.e., a W-9 or an ACH wire transfer request form) before submitting payment, please contact [email protected]. 

Sponsor’s Right of First Refusal:

At AAAE, we have the following First Right of Refusal Policy for our sponsor community. 

  • 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.
  • 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.*
  • 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.

Hospitality Events & 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 Annual AAAE Conference & Exposition, you must need one of the following requirements: 

  • Exhibit with a 10’x10’ booth or larger
  • Sponsor an event or item valued at $7,500+
  • 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.

Contact the AAAE Sales Team today!

Customized Sponsorship Packages

Amy Trivette - 703.575.2471 | [email protected]

General Information on Exhibits & Advertising

Lisa Williams - 571.560.1765 | [email protected]