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Sponsorship: Transportation Conference - 2026

Monday, September 21, 2026 at 8:00 AM (EDT) to Tuesday, September 22, 2026 at 5:00 PM (EDT)

Registration and sponsorship opportunities will open July 20th.  An announcement will be made in the ACEC/NC weekly e-mail. No registrations will be taken by e-mail or phone.

Sponsorships are available to ACEC/NC member firms only and must be purchased by 9/4/2026.

Here's what you need to do:

Step 1: Log into your NEW Member Compass at www.acecnc.org/member-compass

Step 2: Pay any outstanding balances directly from your profile (Billing and Primary contacts can pay directly)

*You cannot register for a sponsorship if your firm has an outstanding balance

Step 3: Primary Contacts – Make sure all your “People” are listed in your Company profile

Don’t get stuck in the waiting line for event registration or sponsorship, update your information NOW to make “check out” easier than ever!

For more information on what you can do, and how to update your Member Compass, click here.

This year's sponsorships!

  • Small Business Showcase
  • Platinum (booth), Gold (booth), Silver and Bronze Sponsors
  • Keynote Sponsor
  • Wi-Fi Sponsor
  • Welcome Reception Sponsor
  • Lanyard Sponsor - Exclusive Sponsorship for ACEC/NC Affiliate Members

Deadline to Register: September 4th or until sold out

Deadline for Refunds: September 4th (You may edit/substitute the attendees in your sponsorship until 9/15)

Invoices for sponsorship must be paid within 14 days to keep your sponsor status.

 

 

SMALL BUSINESS SHOWCASE $500 per table

Limited to ACEC/NC Member Firms with 50 Full-Time Employees or Less (10 tables available)

[] *8ft table to display company information at the Opening Reception on Monday 9/21 from 5pm to 7pm

*Tables will be located in the North hallway near the Opening Reception

[] Company logo (with link to company website) displayed on the conference website

 

*NEW POLICY: The Raleigh Convention Center does not permit traditional pipe and drape for vendor booths. Each sponsor level that includes an exhibitor space will include a 6ft table, 2 chairs, and an electric outlet shared every two spaces.  You may still bring exhibit setups/backdrops. There will be 2 feet on each side between the table and the stanchions separating vendor setups. Sample set up here.

 

UPPER LEVEL EXHIBITOR SPONSORSHIP

(23 total available - assigned on first-come, first-served basis)

PLATINUM SPONSOR $7,500

[] Six (6) complimentary conference registrations

[] 1 UPPER LEVEL exhibitor table with a map pin on the app highlighting your booth location

*Exhibit tables are limited and assigned on a first come, first served basis and will be emailed prior to the conference.

[] Company logo (with link to company website) displayed on the conference website and mobile app

[] Company logo printed/displayed at registration and conference functions

[] Recognition at General Session and Lunch Session

[] Enhanced profile on the mobile app

[] Banner ad on the mobile app

[] Push notification on the mobile app (one notification at a specific time to attendees)

 

 

LOBBY LEVEL EXHIBITOR SPONSORSHIP

(17 total available - assigned on first come, first serve basis)

GOLD SPONSOR $5,000

[] Four (4) complimentary conference registrations

[] 1 LOBBY LEVEL exhibitor table with a map pin on the app highlighting your booth location.

*Exhibit booths are limited and assigned on a first-come, first-served basis and will be emailed prior to the conference.

[] Company logo (with link to company website) displayed on the conference website and mobile app

[] Company logo printed/displayed at registration and conference functions

[] Recognition at General Session and Lunch Session

[] Enhanced profile on the mobile app

[] Banner ad on the mobile app

 

ADDITIONAL SPONSORSHIP OPPORTUNITIES

KEYNOTE SPONSOR $6,000 (ONE Exclusive Sponsorship Available)

[] Two (2) Complimentary conference registrations

[] Opportunity for one firm representative to introduce the lunch keynote speaker

[] Company logo (with link to company website) displayed on the conference website

[] Company logo printed/displayed at registration and conference functions

 

WI-FI SPONSOR $6,000 (ONE Exclusive Sponsorship Available)

[] Opportunity to create a custom login code for the Wi-Fi connection for all conference attendees using the conference mobile app

[] Two (2) Complimentary conference registrations

[] Company logo displayed on the conference website

WELCOME RECEPTION SPONSOR $6,000 (ONE Exclusive Sponsorship Available)

[] Two (2) Complimentary conference registrations

[] Company logo displayed on the conference website

[] Recognition as the exclusive sponsor at the Welcome Reception

[] Company logo prominently displayed at the Welcome Reception

[] Cocktail napkins with Company Logo at each bar and enhanced food stations

 

LANYARD SPONSOR $6,000 (ONE Exclusive Sponsorship Available for ACEC/NC Affiliate Members)

*Deadline to register is August 7th!*

[] Two (2) Complimentary conference registrations

[] Company logo displayed on all attendee lanyards

[] Company logo displayed on the conference website

SILVER SPONSOR $3,000

[] Two (2) Complimentary conference registrations

[] Company logo (with link to company website) displayed on the conference website and mobile app

[] Company logo printed/displayed at registration and conference functions

[] Recognition at General Session and Lunch Session

[] Enhanced profile on the mobile app

 

BRONZE SPONSOR $1,500

[] One (1) Complimentary conference registration

[] Company logo (with link to company website) displayed on the conference website and mobile app

[] Company logo printed/displayed at registration and conference functions

[] Recognition at General Session and Lunch Session

 

No registrations will be taken by e-mail or phone. 

  • Sponsorship opportunities are available to ACEC/NC member firms in good standing.  Any firm with outstanding dues or balances will not be permitted to sponsor.
  • Booth assignments and exhibitor information packets will be emailed to the registration contact prior to the conference.
  • Please e-mail a high-resolution logo to Jessica Hartong.