Sponsor Levels & Benefits Partner Level$50,000 and above

Elite Level$25,000 to $49,999

Sponsor Level$10,000 to $24,999

Contributor Level$5,000 to $9,999

Complimentary Conference registration(s) Four (4) Three (3) Two (2) One (1)*

Complimentary Lunch tickets to the APA Awards Luncheon

Four (4) Three (3) Two (2) One (1)*

Reserved seating and recognition at Saturday’s Opening Keynote

Four (4) Three (3) Two (2) One (1)*

Complimentary listing in an issue of Planning Magazine ü ü ü ü

Logo recognition and URL link on APA’s Conference Sponsor webpage and mobile app ü ü ü ü

Logo Recognition on APA’s Conference Homepage ü ü ü

Pre-registration mailing list and a complete mailing list 30 days after the conference ü ü ü ü

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Full page ad in Conference Issue of Planning Magazine ü

Half-page ad in Conference Issue of Planning Magazine ü

*Not included in sponsorships below $5,000.

SPONSOR THE APA NATIONAL CONFERENCE!Join the American Planning Association as a co-host for the entire four-day National Planning Conference in New Orleans at the Ernest N. Morial Convention Center, April 21-24, 2018. Sponsoring ensures that your company name and logo will be a familiar sight to more than 5,000 conference attendees. Raise your company’s profile in the planning community and receive maximum exposure for your company by becoming a sponsor today.

American Planning Association's110th National Planning Conference

April 21-24, 2018 | New Orleans

Questions? Contact Chris Riordan at criordan@townsend-group.com or (202) 367-2462.

NEW ORLEANS

Breakfast in the Exhibit Hall$75,000Sponsor a breakfast in the Expo Hall and greet attendees at the start of their day. This opportunity can be offered Sunday or Monday. • Sponsor logo will be featured on signage next

to each food station and at the entrance of the Expo Hall.

• Sponsor has the option to distribute branded napkins, plates, and/or coffee cups.

Keynote Sponsorship$50,000Make a splash by sponsoring a keynote presentation. • Opportunities are available on Saturday and

Tuesday.• Sponsor featured on event webpage and event

promotions.• Sponsor logo featured on opening and closing

presentation slides.• Sponsor has the option to introduce Keynote

Speaker.• Sponsor has the option to provide collateral to be

placed on each chair in the audience.

Welcome Reception – Bar Sponsor$35,000 Help kick off the 2018 National Planning Conference by sponsoring libations at this year’s Welcome Reception.• Sponsor logo featured at satellite bars

throughout the event.• Sponsor logo printed on all drink tickets. Every

attendee receives one (1) ticket with their registration.

• Sponsor featured on event webpage and event promotions.

• Sponsor may provide cocktail napkins with their logo.

Exhibitor’s Meet and Greet – Bar Sponsor$30,000 Help kick off the 2018 National Planning Conference by sponsoring libations at this year’s Exhibitor’s Meet and Greet! • Sponsor logo featured at satellite bars

throughout the Expo.• Sponsor logo printed on all drink tickets. Every

attendee receives one (1) ticket with their registration.

• Sponsor logo featured on event webpage and event promotions.

• Sponsor may provide cocktail napkins with their logo.

Wireless/Conference App$25,000 Wi-Fi will be accessible throughout the convention center in the convention center. • Sponsor logo featured on APA’s Mobile App

homepage.• Sponsor logo featured on Wi-Fi cards mailed with

registration packets. • Sponsor logo displayed on signage throughout

the convention center and all digital promotions for Wi-Fi and the mobile app.

Room Key Cards$20,000 Place your logo in the hand of attendees at official APA conference hotels by featuring your brand directly onto hotel room keys.• Sponsor logo and artwork featured on one side

of each room key handed out to conference attendees staying at one of the APA host hotels.

Lanyards$20,000 Every attendee receives a lanyard with their registration to carry their badge, branded meeting map, and gain access to all sessions and events. • Sponsor logo or company name will be featured

on the lanyards.

Tech Zone University Village$20,000 Sponsor a booth reserved for two universities in the APA Tech Zone as part of the Academic Tech Innovators Grant. This sponsorship supports education and research by allowing elite students and university faculty to demonstrate their work and present current research related to technology in the planning field. • Sponsor will be involved in selecting the

participating schools from a pool of eligible candidates.

PARTNER LEVELINVESTMENT: $50,000 AND ABOVE

2018 APA SPONSORSHIP OPTIONS

ELITE LEVELINVESTMENT: $25,000-$49,999

Questions? Contact Chris Riordan at criordan@townsend-group.com or (202) 367-2462.

APA National Planning Conference | April 21-24 | New Orleans

Build Your Own Sponsorship:APA offers a variety of pre-fixed sponsorship packages, but also provides the opportunity for you to craft your own sponsorship by choosing the level that best matches your goals. You will receive all associated benefits as a Partner, Elite, Sponsor, or Contributor Level participant. APA is happy to work with you to ensure that you have the presence you’re aiming for at the 2018 National Planning Conference.

SPONSOR LEVELINVESTMENT: $10,000-$24,999

• Sponsor logo featured in all promotions for the Academic Tech Innovators Grant and University Village, including a call for applicants and the announcement of selected candidates.

• Sponsor logo featured on the APA Tech Zone webpage and onsite signage.

Branded Meeting Maps$15,000Attendees will be provided map of the convention center highlighting where special meetings and events will take place as well as a conference schedule at a glance.• Sponsor logo will be featured on the front page

of the map.• Sponsor logo will be featured on the map

distribution booth.

First-Timers Reception$12,000Make a real impression by welcoming new attendees and those who have stayed away too long! • Sponsor logo will be featured on event signage.• Sponsor logo will be featured on event webpage

and in event promotions.• Sponsor has the option to distribute branded

napkins.

Charging Stations$10,000Allow participants to power up their smart phones, laptops, and other devices without leaving the convention center. • Sponsor logo will be featured on a charging

station located in the Expo Hall.

Coffee Break/Popcorn/ Etc.$8,000 for one or $15,000 for twoTake a break and give attendees an afternoon energizer. This opportunity gives attendees either a coffee break, popcorn break, or another treat of your choice. • Sponsor logo will be featured on signage next

to each break station and at the entrance of the Expo Hall.

• Sponsor has the option to distribute branded napkins or coffee cups.

Chair Drop Package$5,000 for one or $8,000 for two Advertise your brand at one or both Keynote discussions. • Sponsor will be featured on event webpage and

event promotions.• APA will happily distribute Sponsor materials on

every chair of the keynote sessions.• Sponsor is responsible for producing, printing,

and shipping materials to the conference.

APA Information$5,000 Place your logo at the go-to location for attendees to get information about the conference and their time in New Orleans. At APA Information, attendees can find the meeting maps to guide them throughout the conference center as well as other important materials.• Sponsor logo featured on one panel of the booth.

Sponsor can design the entire panel or have APA create the artwork.

Sponsor Designed Signs$2,000 A great way to bring eye-level attention to your company or product. APA will produce signage using sponsor logo and artwork. Signs are placed in high traffic areas throughout the convention center to let attendees know who is supporting the event.

Digital E-Mail Ad$750-$1,500APA continually markets the conference and its benefits to members and registrants. Have your company featured in e-mail communications

sent to APA’s entire membership base or to registered conference attendees. Include your ad in this correspondence and let them know you’re participating in the premier planning event of the year.• Banner ads – Prominent feature – make your

company’s graphic the first thing people see: $1,000 - $1, 500

• Text ads – Stand out in the body of the email with your highlighted content: $750 - $1,500

2018 APA SPONSORSHIP OPTIONS

Questions? Contact Chris Riordan at criordan@townsend-group.com or (202) 367-2462.

APA National Planning Conference | April 21-24 | New Orleans

CONTRIBUTOR LEVELINVESTMENT: $3,000-$9,999