APEX sponsorships represent the highest level of visibility and engagement at and beyond #AAEI2026. These opportunities place your company at the center of the attendee experience while aligning your brand with leadership, credibility, and value within the global trade community. Each APEX opportunity includes premium branding, thought leadership positioning, and *year-round visibility via AAEI’s website and weekly email communications.

APEX Sponsorship Includes

• Year-round visibility on the AAEI homepage and Trade Compass weekly emails
• Company logo placement on the Annual Conference website, mobile app, and on-site signage
• Company profile featured in Conference Preview
• Sponsor recognition on AAEI social media channels before and after the conference
• One (1) table in the Expo Area
• Four (4) full conference registrations
• #AAEI2026 bag insert
• #AAEI2026 registration list
• Sponsor ribbon for onsite recognition
• Inclusion in post-event thank-you advertisement

APEX Sponsorship Opportunities

Conference Lanyard Sponsor
Achieve unmatched, constant exposure as the exclusive lanyard sponsor. Your logo will be worn by all attendees, speakers, and staff throughout #AAEI2026, ensuring visibility at every session, meeting, and networking event. Sponsor is responsible for covering production and shipping costs.

Networking Reception: Celebrating 250+ Years of U.S. Trade
Celebrate history on Day 1 of the conference as the exclusive sponsor of the Networking Reception, themed around 250 Years of U.S. & Trade. This signature event celebrates the evolution of American trade while reinforcing your organization’s role in helping shape its future. Sponsor is responsible for securing venue and covering food and beverages costs.

SOLD: Conference Bag Sponsor
Put your brand directly into the hands of every attendee. The official conference bag is distributed at registration and used throughout the event—delivering continuous visibility and lasting impressions well beyond the conference. Sponsor is responsible for covering production and shipping costs.

SOLD: Opening Reception Sponsor
Kick off #AAEI2026 on June 23 as the exclusive sponsor of the Opening Reception—the first major networking moment of the conference. This high-energy event brings together attendees, speakers, sponsors, and government officials, positioning your organization at the center of early engagement.

*Yearly benefits go into effect from date of receipt of payment through December 31, 2026.

SIGNATURE Sponsorships are a new offering for #AAEI2026, introduced in response to strong sponsor demand and the need for additional high-value sponsorship opportunities. Designed to expand sponsor reach and visibility, this tier provides elevated brand exposure and meaningful engagement with our global trade community. Signature Sponsorships position participating organizations as trusted partners supporting timely trade policy, compliance, and industry dialogue. No tables included in Signature Sponsorships. 

SIGNATURE Sponsorships Include

• Company logo placement on the Annual Conference website, mobile app, and on-site signage 
• Sponsor recognition on AAEI social media channels before and after the conference 
• Two (2) full conference registrations 
• One (1) AAEI Trade Solutions Webinar 
• #AAEI2026 bag insert 
• #AAEI2026 registration list 
• Sponsor ribbon for onsite recognition 
• Inclusion in post-event thank-you advertisement 

AAEI2026 Welcome Wall + General Entrance Session Signage
Position your brand front and center at #AAEI2026. This sponsorship delivers high-impact visibility as attendees arrive and gather for general sessions, ensuring repeated exposure throughout the conference. The sponsor logo will be prominently displayed on the #AAEI2026 Welcome Wall and above each general entrance for the Amphitheater, making it one of the most visible branding opportunities on site.

Official A/V Sponsor 
Support the technology that powers two full days of conference programming in both the Amphitheater and Polaris Room. With podium signage and on-site recognition in AAEI’s primary session spaces, your brand will be aligned with high-impact education, thought leadership, and the policy conversations shaping global trade.

Diamond Sponsorships represent AAEI’s most popular and robust category of conference sponsorships and offer the widest range of opportunities for organizations to align their brand with high-profile programming, advocacy efforts, and attendee engagement throughout #AAEI2026. This tier includes AAEI’s largest selection of session-based and visibility-driven offerings, giving sponsors flexibility to support the moments and conversations most relevant to their business while maintaining a strong, consistent presence across the event.

Diamond Sponsorships Include

• Company logo placement on the Annual Conference website, mobile app, and on-site signage 
• Sponsor recognition on AAEI social media channels before and after the conference 
• Two (2) full conference registrations 
• *One (1) table in the Expo Area 
• #AAEI2026 bag insert 
• #AAEI2026 registration list 
• Sponsor ribbon for onsite recognition 
• Inclusion in post-event thank-you advertisement

Diamond Sponsorship Opportunities

• (SOLD) WiFi/Session Signage Sponsor
  Deliver continuous brand visibility by sponsoring conference WiFi and/or session signage. This opportunity ensures your logo is seen repeatedly throughout the event as attendees navigate sessions and stay connected. WiFi sponsor can select custom password that aligns with their company for added brand reminder. 
• Polaris Wall Entrance Signage – *No Table Included
  Position your brand prominently at the entrance to the Polaris room, ensuring strong visibility as attendees enter and exit sessions throughout the conference. #AAEI2026 Government Row will be set up in this area featuring tables staffed by CBP and more! 
• (SOLD) AAEI2026 Mobile App & Printed Agenda Card – *No Table Included
  Exclusive sponsorship providing high-impact, conference-wide brand exposure through the official mobile app and printed agenda card. 
• (SOLD) Charging Station – *No Table Included
  High-traffic sponsorship offering repeated brand exposure as attendees recharge devices during the conference.

June 24 Diamond Sponsorship Opportunities

*Session sponsors have a choice between 1) Table in Expo Area, or 2) AAEI Webinar (Sept – Dec) 

• (SOLD) Day 1 Breakfast Sponsor/Welcome 
  Kick off AAEI2026 with prominent brand visibility as attendees get breakfast. Sponsor will designate executive from their organization and provide welcome remarks to open Day 1 programming. This sponsorship positions your organization at the start of the conference, associating your brand with community building and the launch of key discussions. 
• Day 1 – Usual Suspects – Using Associations for Advocacy (10:00 a.m.)
  Sponsor a popular, recurring session that addresses familiar—but evolving—trade challenges facing compliance and policy professionals. This opportunity associates your brand with practical insights and trusted discussion. 
• Day 1 – Capitol Hill Visits Transportation
  Support AAEI’s advocacy mission by sponsoring transportation for Capitol Hill visits. This high-visibility opportunity demonstrates your organization’s commitment to government engagement and policy advocacy. Sponsorship includes logo on bus signage, design and shipping costs covered by AAEI.

June 25 Diamond Sponsorship Opportunities

*Session sponsors have a choice between 1) Table in Expo Area, or 2) AAEI Webinar (Sept – Dec)

• Breakfast Sponsor / Welcome – *No Table Included
  Begin Day 2 with strong brand exposure as attendees reconvene for breakfast and opening remarks. This sponsorship reinforces your organization’s presence and continued support of the conference experience. 
• (SOLD) CBP Leadership Intro & Fireside Chat
  Exclusive sponsorship of a high-profile conversation featuring CBP leadership. This opportunity aligns the sponsor with senior-level insights and government-industry dialogue. 
• Rapid Fire: Maximizing Tariff Savings Through Smarter Sourcing & Origin Strategies (10:00 a.m.)
  Kick off Day 2’s Rapid Fire series by supporting fast-paced insights on how companies are reducing tariff exposure through smarter sourcing, origin analysis, and scenario planning. This sponsorship places your brand front and center during a high-energy session focused on real-world strategies to lower landed costs and manage tariff risk.
• (SOLD) Rapid Fire: Export Licensing Efficiency—Streamlining Processes Without Adding Risk (10:30 a.m.)
  Align your organization with a focused discussion on modernizing export licensing programs without compromising compliance. This Rapid Fire session highlights practical approaches to improving efficiency, managing licensing volume, and reducing bottlenecks—delivering strong visibility during a concise, insight-driven format.
• (SOLD) Rapid Fire: Duty Drawback as a Competitive Advantage (11:00 a.m.)
  Sponsor a dynamic conversation on how companies are using duty drawback to recover costs and strengthen their trade programs. This session showcases practical applications, process improvements, and strategic considerations—positioning your brand alongside solutions that drive measurable financial impact.
• (SOLD) Rapid Fire: Customs Compliance in the Automation Era—What to Prioritize Now (11:30 a.m.)
  Close out the Rapid Fire series by sponsoring a forward-looking session on automation, AI, and compliance modernization. This discussion focuses on where technology delivers the greatest ROI—classification accuracy, documentation integrity, and audit readiness, keeping your brand visible through the final, high-engagement session before midday programming.
• Enforce and Protect: Managing EAPA Investigations (1:00 p.m.)
  Associate your organization with a timely discussion on how to remain compliant with the Enforce and Protect Act investigations. This sponsorship highlights your brand’s alignment with regulatory awareness and compliance leadership. 
• Enforcement Is Getting Smarter. Is Your Export Program Keeping Up? (1:00 p.m. Breakout)
  Sponsor this highly relevant session focused on how regulators are using ACE data, analytics, and enforcement trends to identify export compliance risks. Gain visibility with export compliance leaders seeking practical strategies to strengthen programs, manage audits, and stay ahead of an increasingly data-driven enforcement environment.
• Charting the Next Horizon: Future Trade Challenges and the Compliance Imperative (3:00 p.m.)
  Sponsor the closing session focused on updates from commercial trade advisors to the government. This opportunity positions your organization at a key moment of reflection and forward-looking discussion.

Platinum Sponsorships offer targeted, high-visibility opportunities for organizations looking to engage conference attendees at key touch points throughout **AAEI’s Annual Conference & Trade Day**. This tier is ideal for sponsors seeking focused brand exposure tied to specific sessions, networking moments, and on-site experiences that drive recognition and engagement. No tables are included in Platinum Sponsorships.

Platinum Sponsorships Include

• Company logo placement on the Annual Conference website, mobile app, and on-site signage
• Sponsor recognition on AAEI social media channels before and after the conference
• One (1) full conference registrations
• #AAEI2026 bag insert 
• #AAEI2026 registration list
• Sponsor ribbon for onsite recognition
• Inclusion in post-event thank-you advertisement

Platinum Sponsorship Opportunities

• (SOLD) Day 1 Table Tents – Benchmarking Sessions
  Position your brand directly on attendee tables during Day 1 benchmarking sessions. This sponsorship provides repeated, close-range exposure as participants engage in peer discussion and interactive dialogue.

• Day 1 Lunch Sponsor/Executive Message
  Associate your brand with a key networking moment by sponsoring the Day 1 lunch. This opportunity includes recognition during the lunch program and the option for a brief executive message, aligning your organization with community-building and conference momentum.
• (SOLD) Day 1 – Duty Drawback as a Trade Policy Tool: Mitigation, Modernization, and Advocacy in Action Session (11:00 a.m.)
  Position your organization alongside expert discussion on duty drawback, mitigation strategies, and regulatory developments. This sponsorship connects your brand to actionable compliance guidance and industry expertise.

• Day 1 Seat Drop – Polaris
  Deliver your branded material directly to attendees’ seats in the Polaris room on Day 1. This targeted sponsorship ensures your message reaches participants as they arrive for sessions, creating immediate and tangible brand engagement.

• Day 2 Table Tents – Rapid-Fire Sessions and Breakouts
  Gain visibility during AAEI’s fast-paced Rapid-Fire programming on Day 2. Branded table tents ensure your logo is present throughout these high-energy sessions, reinforcing brand recognition during one of the most attended session blocks.

• Day 2 Seat Drop – Polaris
  Extend your presence into Day 2 with a seat drop in the Polaris room. This opportunity provides continued exposure to a focused audience and reinforces brand recognition across multiple days of programming.

Gold Sponsorships provide companies with a strong physical presence at AAEI’s Annual Conference & Trade Day, and include one registration. This package allows your company to engage directly with attendees, showcase solutions, and gain visibility in a high-traffic networking environment, perfect for organizations looking to connect with trade compliance professionals in a meaningful way. 

Gold Sponsorships are made available on a first-come, first-serve basis and availability is dependent on higher-tier sponsorship offerings and session programming.

Gold Sponsorships Include

• Company logo placement on the Annual Conference website, mobile app, and on-site signage 
• Sponsor recognition on AAEI social media channels before and after the conference 
• One (1) table in the Expo Area 
• One (1) full conference registrations 
• #AAEI2026 bag insert 
• #AAEI2026 registration list 
• Sponsor ribbon for onsite recognition 
• Inclusion in post-event thank-you advertisement

Gold Sponsorship Opportunities

• (WAITLIST) Expo Area Table
  Establish a physical presence in the Expo Area with a dedicated exhibitor table. This opportunity allows your team to engage directly with attendees, demonstrate solutions, and build relationships throughout the conference. 
• (SOLD) Water Station Sponsor – No Table Included
  Support attendee comfort and engagement by sponsoring a conference water station. This high-traffic opportunity provides repeated brand visibility as attendees move between sessions and networking events.
• (SOLD) Coffee Station Sponsor – No Table Included
  Associate your brand with one of the most popular gathering points at the conference. Coffee station sponsorship delivers consistent exposure during peak networking times and positions your company as a supporter of the attendee experience.

Silver Sponsorships offers a meaningful way to showcase your brand at AAEI’s Annual Conference & Trade Day. This package provides cost-effective visibility throughout the event, helping organizations connect with the trade community and reinforce brand recognition. 

Please note: Silver Sponsorships do not include conference registrations or a table space in the exhibit area

• Annual Conference Bag Insert
  Distribute your marketing material directly to all conference attendees through an insert placed in the official Annual Conference bag. 
• Transition Slide Recognition
  Company logo displayed on Silver Sponsor transition slides shown between sessions, provided repeated visibility throughout the event. 
• Final Attendee Registration List
  Connect with attendees following the conference and extend engagement beyond the event.
• Recognition in conference materials
  Company listed as a Silver Sponsor across applicable conference materials (may not include on site printed materials due to space limitations).