APEX sponsorships provide the highest visibility and prestige, positioning your company as a top supporter of AAEI and the trade community.

Includes: 4 registrations + 1 Table in Expo Area (Optional)

Opportunities:

• Opening Reception – Hotel Washington | Co-host and have exclusive branding at the kickoff event where attendees first connect.
• Networking Reception – Host the premier networking event of the program.
• Conference Lanyard – Your logo visible throughout the program.
• Conference Bag – Your logo carried beyond the conference.

Benefits:

• *Year round visibility on AAEI.org homepage and weekly Trade Compass emails.
• Premium branding on event signage, website, and agenda.
• Includes Benchmarking Session Sponsorship

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

Diamond is AAEI’s most popular sponsorship tier, offering flexibility and high-impact opportunities for sponsors to showcase their brand, thought leadership, and solutions. From sponsoring key sessions like the Congressional Keynote and panels to fueling attendees throughout the day with breakfast and lunch, Diamond Sponsorships put your company at the center of the action. These highly visible and sought-after opportunities will go fast!

Includes: 1 conference registration + Table in Expo Area (Optional)

Opportunities:

• Wi-Fi/Session Signage – Branded connectivity throughout the event.
• CBP Fireside Chat – SOLD
• A/V Sponsor – Power every panel and presentation.
• Charging Station – Keep attendee devices (along with your brand) fully charged.
• Rapid-Fire Sessions (8x) – Sponsor dynamic, fast-paced discussions.
• Day 1/Day 2 Breakfast/Welcome (2x) – Fuel attendees and start the programming off each day
• Day 1/Day 2 Lunch/Executive Message (2x) – Exclusive visibility and message delivery.
• Day 1 Hill Visits/Transportation – Power attendee logistics to Capitol Hill.

Several sessions will be added to this tier when programming is finalized.

Platinum Sponsorships offer companies high visibility to all attendees without the need to staff or set up a table in the Expo Area. With more opportunities than ever in 2026, this tier allows organizations to maximize brand exposure through targeted touchpoints like table tents, seat drops, coffee or water stations, the printed agenda card, or the step & repeat/photo op.  Platinum Sponsorships provide impactful engagement while allowing your team to focus on networking and relationship-building.

Includes: 1 registration | NO TABLE IN EXPO AREA

Opportunities:

• Day 1/Day 2 Table Tents (2x) – Your message visible during meals and programming
• Day 1/Day 2 Seat Drops (2x) – Deliver your message directly as attendees take their seat in the Amphitheater to begin each day.
• Step & Repeat/Photo Op – Feature your logo in attendee photos and foster social media engagement throughout the event.
• Water Station – Its DC in June, need we say more?
• Coffee Station – The busiest spot at the event. Trade loves coffee!
• Printed Agenda Card – Be in every pocket!
• Event Mobile App – SOLD

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.

Includes: 1 registration + 1 Table in Expo Area

Opportunities:

• 1 Expo space to showcase your solutions.

Benefits:

• One complimentary registration.
• Logo placement on signage and agenda.
• Direct engagement with attendees throughout the event.

Silver Sponsorship – $2,000
New for 2026, the Silver Sponsorship offers smaller companies and growing businesses a meaningful way to showcase their brand at AAEI’s Annual Conference & Trade Day. This package ensures your company has visibility throughout the event with a bag insert, recognition on transition slides, and access to the final registration list—helping you make valuable connections and maintain a strong presence in the trade community.

Does not include registrations or table. 

Opportunities:

• Branded bag insert distributed to all attendees.
• Logo placement/recognition on transition slides between sessions.
  
  

Benefits:

• Access to final attendee registration list.
• Recognition in conference materials.