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National Conference Sponsorship Opportunities

Sponsor and exhibit at the National Conference to connect with 1200+ Public Power CEOs, senior executives, and policymakers.

What is the American Public Power Association (APPA)?

APPA is the voice of not-for-profit, community-owned utilities that power 2,000 towns and cities nationwide. We represent public power before the federal government to protect the interests of the more than 54 million customers that public power utilities serve, and the 96,000 people they employ. APPA advocates and advises on electricity policy, technology, trends, training, and operations. Our members strengthen their communities by providing superior service, engaging citizens, and instilling pride in community-owned power.

What is the National Conference?

This is public power’s largest meeting and THE place for industry suppliers to gain exposure with public power CEOs, senior executives, and policymakers.

Why should my company sponsor and exhibit at this event?

As a sponsor, you’ll have access to and visibility with key public power decision-makers and decision-influencers. You’ll enjoy many valuable branding and networking opportunities and have many opportunities to spread the word about your products and services.

Questions?

Contact Sponsorship@PublicPower.org or visit PublicPower.org for event details, to reserve your exhibit space, and to purchase your sponsorships.

Save money! Become a corporate associate member.

Corporate associate membership distinguishes your company as a lead supporter of public power and provides tangible benefits that get your name in front of decision-makers at the nation’s community-owned electric utilities. APPA offers two levels – standard and Elite – to fit your needs and budget. Both options provide your employees with significant benefits, but with an Elite membership you enjoy extensive branding and networking opportunities. Learn more in this brochureview this video, or contact Membership@PublicPower.org.

To secure your sponsorship and/or exhibit space: 

1. Select your sponsorship or exhibit package from the options below.

2. Purchase your package. You should receive a confirmation email with all the details you need for the event within 24 hours of purchasing. If you don't receive this email, please check your spam folder, or contact Sponsorship@PublicPower.org

3. If your package includes a spot in the Industry Innovations Expo, please view the floorplan and put your desired spot on hold for APPA approval.

4. Email your logo in these three formats to Sponsorship@PublicPower.org. If your logo is registered, please send the version that contains the ®.

  • 300 dpi RGB JPEG
  • High-resolution (1200 dpi) .eps CMYK vector
  • High-resolution RGB transparent PNG 

5. Use these whitelisting instructions to ensure that you receive important sponsor emails:

  • Sending IP: 128.245.247.107
  • Domain: publicpower.org
  • Link domain: ae.publicpower.org
  • From email address: *@publicpower.org

Industry Innovations Expo Vendor (10x10 space)

Elite Corporate Associate Member: $3,000
Corporate Associate Member: $3,500
Nonmember: $7,000

Pre-Event:

  • Registrants lists in Excel (Name, title, organization, address)

During Event:

  • Two booth worker registrations
  • 10x10 booth in the Industry Innovations Expo
  • Logo in the printed program
  • Logo and company description in the mobile app sponsor and exhibitor guide

Post-Event:

  • Final attendees list in Excel (Name, title, organization, address)

Industry Innovation Expo Vendor (10x20 space)

Elite Corporate Associate Member: $4,000
Corporate Associate Member: $4,500
Nonmember: $8,000

Pre-Event:

  • Registrants lists in Excel (Name, title, organization, address).

During Event:

  • Three booth worker registrations
  • 10x20 booth in the Industry Innovations Expo
  • Logo in the printed program
  • Logo and company description in the mobile app sponsor and exhibitor guide

Post-Event:

  • Final attendees list in Excel (Name, title, organization, address)

Signature Sponsor

One sponsor slot each for the Opening, Tuesday Morning, Tuesday Afternoon, and Closing General Sessions

Elite Corporate Associate Member: $25,000
Corporate Associate Member: $26,000
Nonmember: $52,000

Pre-Event:

  • Registrants lists in Excel (Name, title, organization, address)
  • Four-week digital campaign that serves your ads to the event audience wherever they go online through retargeting. (Ads provided by you. APPA will provide specs)
  • Logo on the event website and marketing and attendee logistics emails
  • Social post on APPA’s Twitter, Facebook, and LinkedIn feeds one week before the conference. Graphics, text, and click-through links provided by you. You can include a one- to two-minute video or a static image.

During Event:

  • Five conference registrations
  • Two booth worker registrations
  • 10x20 or 10x10 booth in the Industry Innovations Expo. If you do not want to participate in the expo, you can opt for an additional conference registration.
  • Your digital ad served to participants on their mobile devices through geofencing while they are in and around the headquarters hotel
  • One-minute video (provided by you) shown at one general session
  • One mobile app push notification acknowledging your sponsorship
  • Logo on all conference signage, on sign at the registration desk, and in the printed program.
  • Logo and company description in the mobile app sponsor and exhibitor guide
  • Opportunity to host a hospitality event in the conference headquarters hotel. Event may not conflict with official conference functions. You are responsible for all arrangements, promotion, and costs associated with your event.

Post-Event:

  • Final attendees list in Excel (Name, title, organization, address)
  • Logo on the conference evaluation email
  • Social post on APPA’s Twitter, Facebook, and LinkedIn feeds one week after the conference. Graphics, text, and click-through links provided by you. You can include a one- to two-minute video or a static image.

Public Power Champion - SOLD OUT

Seven sponsor slots

Elite Corporate Associate Member: $18,000
Corporate Associate Member: $19,000
Nonmember: $38,000

Pre-Event:

  • Registrants lists in Excel (Name, title, organization, address)
  • Logo on the event website and marketing and attendee logistics emails

During Event:

  • 60-minute breakout session presentation on the topic of your choosing (topic requires APPA approval)
  • Three conference registrations
  • Two booth worker registrations
  • 10x20 or 10x10 booth in the Industry Innovations Expo. If you do not want to participate in the expo, you can opt for an additional conference registration.
  • One mobile app push notification acknowledging your sponsorship
  • Logo on a sign at your session, on a sign at the registration desk, and in the printed program
  • Logo and company description in the mobile app sponsor and exhibitor guide
  • Opportunity to host a hospitality event in the conference headquarters hotel. Event may not conflict with official conference functions. You are responsible for all arrangements, promotion, and costs associated with your event.

Post-Event:

  • Final attendees list in Excel (Name, title, organization, address)
  • Logo on the conference evaluation email

Premier Networking Sponsor

One sponsor slot each for the Welcome and Industry Innovations Expo Receptions, Industry Innovations Expo Lunch, Tuesday Evening Event, and Chair’s Breakfast

Elite Corporate Associate Member: $15,000
Corporate Associate Member: $16,000
Nonmember: $32,000

Pre-Event:

  • Registrants lists in Excel (Name, title, organization, address)
  • Logo on the event website and marketing and attendee logistics emails

During Event:

  • Four conference registrations
  • 10x20 or 10x10 booth in the Industry Innovations Expo. If you do not want to participate in the expo, you can opt for an additional conference registration.
  • Logo on signage and cocktail napkins at your sponsored event, on a sign at the registration desk, and in the printed program
  • One mobile app push notification acknowledging your sponsorship
  • Logo and company description in the mobile app sponsor and exhibitor guide
  • Opportunity to host a hospitality event in the conference headquarters hotel. Event may not conflict with official conference functions. You are responsible for all arrangements, promotion, and costs associated with your event.

Post-Event:

  • Final attendees list in Excel (Name, title, organization, address)
  • Logo on conference evaluation email

Sustaining Networking Sponsor - SOLD OUT

Two sponsor slots for the Chair’s Reception

Elite Corporate Associate Member: $10,000
Corporate Associate Member: $11,000
Nonmember: $22, 000

Pre-Event:

  • Registrants lists in Excel (Name, title, organization, address)
  • Logo on the event website and attendee logistics email

During Event:

  • Three conference registrations
  • Two booth worker registrations
  • 10x10 booth in the Industry Innovations Expo. If you do not want to participate in the expo, you can opt for an additional registration instead of the booth.
  • Logo on signage and cocktail napkins at your sponsored event, on a sign at the registration desk, and in the printed program
  • One mobile app push notification acknowledging your sponsorship
  • Logo and company description in the mobile app sponsor and exhibitor guide
  • Opportunity to host a hospitality event in the conference headquarters hotel. Event may not conflict with official conference functions. You are responsible for all arrangements, promotion, and costs associated with your event.

Post-Event:

  • Final attendees list in Excel (Name, title, organization, address)
  • Logo on conference evaluation email

Networking Sponsor - SOLD OUT

Two sponsor slots each for the Monday and Tuesday Refreshment Breaks

Elite Corporate Associate Member: $7,000
Corporate Associate Member: $8,000
Nonmember: $16,000

Pre-Event:

  • Registrants lists in Excel (Name, title, organization, address)
  • Logo on the event website

During Event:

  • Three conference registrations
  • Two booth worker registrations
  • 10x10 booth in the Industry Innovations Expo. If you do not want to participate in the expo, you can opt for an additional conference registration.
  • Logo on signage and cocktail napkins at your sponsored event and in the printed program.
  • Logo and company description in the mobile app sponsor and exhibitor guide
  • Opportunity to host a hospitality event in the conference headquarters hotel. Event may not conflict with official conference functions. You are responsible for all arrangements, promotion, and costs associated with your event.

Post-Event:

  • Final attendees list in Excel (Name, title, organization, address)

Public Power Advocate

Elite Corporate Associate Member: $5,000
Corporate Associate Member: $6,000
Nonmember: $12,000

Pre-Event:

  • Registrants lists in Excel (Name, title, organization, address)
  • Logo on the event website

During Event:

  • Two conference registrations
  • Two booth worker registrations
  • Verbal recognition in the opening remarks of a breakout session of your choosing. Moderator will read a short paragraph about your company
  • 10x10 booth in the Industry Innovations Expo. If you do not want to participate in the expo, you can opt for an additional conference registration.
  • Logo on signage at your sponsored session, on a sign at the registration desk, and in the printed program
  • Logo and company description in the mobile app sponsor and exhibitor guide
  • Opportunity to host a hospitality event in the conference headquarters hotel. Event may not conflict with official conference functions. You are responsible for all arrangements, promotion, and costs associated with your event.

Post-Event:

  • Final attendees list in Excel (Name, title, organization, address)

Public Power Supporter

Elite Corporate Associate Member: $2,000
Corporate Associate Member: $3,000
Nonmember: $6,000

Pre-Event:

  • Registrants lists in Excel (Name, title, organization, address)

During Event:

  • One conference registration
  • Logo in the printed program
  • Logo and company description in the mobile app sponsor and exhibitor guide

Post-Event:

  • Final attendees list in Excel (Name, title, organization, address)

Public Power Day of Giving Partner

Conference Sponsor & Elite Corporate Associate Member: $1,000
Conference Sponsor & Corporate Associate Member: $1,250
Conference Sponsor & Nonmember: $2,500

Help APPA make a difference by supporting the Public Power Day of Giving. Public power executives attending the National Conference will share their time and talent with organizations making a difference in the community where the conference takes place. Your support will defray the costs associated with this event (transportation, lunch, supplies, etc.)

Pre-Event:

  • Volunteer lists in Excel (Name, title, organization, address)

During Event:

  • Logo on the volunteer t-shirts, at the Public Power Day of Giving volunteer registration desk and reception, and in the printed program
  • Logo and company description in the mobile app sponsor and exhibitor guide

Post-Event:

  • Final volunteer list in Excel (Name, title, organization, address)