Sponsor and Exhibitor Opportunities

$40,000 - Presenting Partner

Opportunity: Premier conference-wide partnership Benefits:

• Full-scale branding (website, app, key signage, and sponsor materials)
• 8 conference registrations
• Premium exhibit placement
• Voluntary attendee contact collection
• Rotating banner ad and recognition during plenary sessions
• Acknowledgment on promotional materials
• Sponsored email, up to 2 app notifications, and social media recognition
• Private reception with the Executive Director
• 4 additional invitations to the private reception
• Featured website video

$25,000 - National Impact Partner

Opportunity: National Conference Partnership

Benefits:

• Branding on the website, app, and selected signage
• 6 conference registrations
• Priority exhibit placement
• Voluntary attendee contact collection
• Recognition during plenary sessions
• Acknowledgment on promotional materials
• Sponsored message, 1 app notification, and social media recognition
• Private reception with the Executive Director
• 3 additional invitations to the private reception

$20,000 - Community Partner

Opportunity: Conference-Wide Partnership

Benefits:

• Branding on the website, app, and selected signage
• 5 conference registrations
• Priority exhibit placement
• Voluntary attendee contact collection
• Recognition during the Conference
• Acknowledgment on promotional materials
• Sponsored spotlight, 1 app notification, and social media recognition
• Private reception with the Executive Director
• 2 additional invitations to the private reception

$15,000 - Strategic Partner

Opportunity: Strategic Conference Partnership

Benefits:

• Branding on the website, app, and sponsor signage
• 4 conference registrations
• Priority exhibit placement
• Voluntary attendee contact collection
• Recognition during the Conference
• Acknowledgment on promotional materials
• Sponsored spotlight and social media recognition
• Private reception with the Executive Director
• 1 additional invitation to the private reception

$10,000 - Conference Partner

Opportunity: Conference Partnership

Benefits:

• Branding on the website, app, and sponsor signage
• 4 conference registrations
• Exhibit table
• Voluntary attendee contact collection
• Recognition during the Conference
• Acknowledgment on promotional materials
• Social media recognition
• Private reception with the Executive Director

$7,500 - Network Partner

Opportunity: Network Partnership

Benefits:

• Branding on the Conference website and mobile app
• 3 conference registrations
• Exhibit table
• Voluntary attendee contact collection
• Recognition during the Conference
• Acknowledgment on promotional materials
• Social media recognition

$5,000 - Supporting Partner

Opportunity: Conference Support

Benefits:

• Branding on the Conference website and mobile app
• 2 conference registrations
• 50% discount on an exhibit table
• Voluntary attendee contact collection
• 8 AUCD 2026 Sponsorship Opportunities

$20,000 - Emerging Leaders Networking Experience

Exclusive sponsorship of a signature networking experience connecting up to 200 trainees and professionals across the AUCD Network.

• A dedicated sponsor activation area for demonstrations, networking, and informal conversation.
• Up to three minutes of welcome remarks at the opening of the experience.
• Five full-conference registrations and one exhibit table.
• Prominent logo placement on experience signage, materials, the conference website, and the mobile app.
• Recognition in attendee communications promoting the experience.
• Opt-in lead capture from attendees who choose to engage with the sponsor.
  
  

$12,500 - Sponsored Innovation Session

A 60-minute sponsor-led educational session in a designated sponsored content block.

• Sponsor proposes the title, description, learning objectives, and up to two speakers for AUCD review and approval.
• Educational content may include a product or service demonstration, but the session may not be solely a sales presentation.
• Session listing in the conference agenda, website, and mobile app, clearly identified as sponsored content.
• Standard meeting room setup and audiovisual support.
• Three full-conference registrations and one exhibit table.
• One scheduled session reminder through the mobile app.
• Opt-in lead capture from session participants.

$7,500 - Partner Spotlight

A focused 30-minute demonstration or discussion designed for attendees seeking practical tools, products, services, or partnership opportunities.

• Dedicated spotlight time in a designated sponsor showcase area.
• Listing in the conference website and mobile app.
• Two full-conference registrations and one exhibit table.
• Sponsor signage and one scheduled app reminder.
• Opt-in lead capture from participating attendees.

$5,000 - Session Support Sponsor

Support a concurrent session or topic area without influencing the educational content or speaker selection.

• Logo recognition on the selected session listing and room signage.
• Verbal acknowledgment at the beginning of the session.
• One full-conference registration.
• Recognition on the conference website and mobile app.
• No role in content development, speaker selection, or attendee data access.

$2,000 — Exhibitor

Opportunities:
Benefits:

• Exhibitor identification sign
• 1 full conference registration
• Exhibitor listing on the Conference website and mobile app
• Participation in the attendee Scavenger Hunt
• Pre-conference welcome webinar with the Executive Director and Board leadership
• Post-conference follow-up webinar
• Opportunity to collect contact information from attendees who voluntarily choose to connect with the exhibitor;

Exhibitor Information

Prominently display your materials and products and enjoy valuable one-onone time with Conference attendees on Monday and Tuesday of the Conference. All exhibitors will be located in the Rock Creek Ballroom, a prominent area that allows for maximum exposure and return on your investment. Come share your innovation and promising practices with more than 1,000 disability leaders, practitioners, and self-advocates.

This year, we ask that exhibitors create an interactive experience for attendees. A game? A spinning wheel? Fun giveaways? AUCD is here to help brainstorm!

Before and during the Conference, we will encourage attendees to participate, learn, and connect with each exhibitor. Attendees will be invited to participate in an Exhibitor Passport where they'll visit exhibitors, ask them engaging questions, and have a chance to win a fun prize at the end of the Conference. We aim to create meaningful connections between exhibitors and attendees and hope you will join us. Spaces are limited so submit your exhibitor application today!