Engineering & Operations Conference Sponsorship Opportunities

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 Engineering & Operations Conference?

This conference is for professionals who design, develop, and maintain a significant portion of the nation’s electric system and provides education on the critical issues facing the people most responsible for keeping the lights on.

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 brochure, view 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 Public Power NextTech 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

Public Power NextTech Expo Schedule

If you want to participate in the expo but haven't reserved a booth, please do so here.

The expo hall is open Monday from 7:30 a.m. to 6 p.m. and Tuesday from 7:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. You will enjoy dedicated time with public power leaders as noted below. Sponsors and exhibitors who are registered for the full conference can attend conference sessions and events outside of the expo hall to learn about the industry and network with attendees.

You can access the exhibitor services kit here.

Sunday, March 30
Noon - 4 p.m.	Move-in
5 - 6:30 p.m.	Welcome Reception This event is not in the expo hall, but sponsors and vendors are encouraged to attend to network with conference attendees.
Monday, March 31
7:30 - 8:30 a.m.	Breakfast in the expo hall
10 - 10:30 a.m.	Break in the expo hall
2:30 - 3 p.m.	Break in the expo hall
4:30 - 6 p.m.	Public Power NextTech Expo Reception
Tuesday, April 1
7:30 - 8:30 a.m.	Breakfast in the expo hall
10 - 10:30 a.m.	Break in the expo hall
11:45 a.m. - 1:15 p.m.	Lunch in the expo hall
2:30 - 3 p.m.	Break in the expo hall
3 p.m.	Move-out

Public Power NextTech Expo Vendor (10x10 space)

Elite Corporate Associate Member: $2,500
Corporate Associate Member: $3,000
Nonmember: $6,000

Pre-Event:

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

During Event:

Two booth worker registrations
10x10 booth in the Public Power NextTech Expo
- Includes a complimentary table, 2 chairs, and waste basket
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 NextTech Expo Vendor (10x20 space)

Elite Corporate Associate Member: $3,500
Corporate Associate Member: $4,000
Nonmember: $8,000

Pre-Event:

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

During Event:

Three booth worker registrations
10x20 booth in the Public Power NextTech Expo
- Includes a complimentary table, 2 chairs, and waste basket
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)

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

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

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:

Four conference registrations
Two booth worker registrations
10x20 or 10x10 booth in the Public Power NextTech 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

Five sponsor slots

Elite Associate Member: $12,000
Associate Member: $13,000
Nonmember: $26,000

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 Public Power NextTech 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

One sponsor slot each for the Welcome and Tuesday Receptions

Elite Corporate Associate Member: $11,000
Corporate Associate Member: $12,000
Nonmember: $24,000

Pre-Event:

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

During Event:

Three conference registrations
Two booth worker registrations
10x20 or 10x10 booth in the Public Power NextTech 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

Two sponsor slots each for Monday, Tuesday, and Wednesday Breakfasts

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

Pre-Event:

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

During Event:

Three conference registrations
Two booth worker registrations
10x10 booth in the Public Power NextTech 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

Three sponsor each for Monday and Tuesday Refreshment Breaks

Elite Corporate Associate Member: $5,500
Corporate Associate Member: $6,500
Nonmember: $13,000

Pre-Event:

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

During Event:

Two conference registrations
Two booth worker registrations
10x10 booth in the Public Power NextTech 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 Public Power NextTech 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: