Powering Strong Communities

Safety Summit Sponsorship Opportunities

Sponsor and exhibit at the Safety Summit to connect with 450+ public power decision-makers in distributed energy resources, environmental issues, grid modernization, innovation, reliability, safety, and mutual aid, security, system planning, forecasting and modeling, and transmission and distribution.

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 Safety Summit?

This conference is hosted as a dual event with APPA's Engineering & Operations Conference. It brings together leading voices in utility safety and public power such as safety directors, training supervisors, safety compliance coordinators, and electric operations directors and managers to foster a culture that puts safety at the top of the priority list.

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 [email protected] 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 [email protected].

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 [email protected]

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 [email protected]. 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 vendor services kit here.

Sunday,
March 30

 
Noon-4 p.m. Move-in
5:30-6:30 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
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
  • 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
  • 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 and Tuesday Opening Sessions

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

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, marketing emails, and attendee logistics email
  • 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 summit registrations (also serve as Expo booth worker registrations)
  • 10x10 or 10x20 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 the start of the day’s program
  • 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 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:

  • Registrants lists in Excel (Name, title, organization, address)
  • Logo on the conference evaluation email

Premier Networking Sponsor

One sponsor slot each for the Welcome and Tuesday Receptions

Elite Corporate Associate Member: $9,000
Corporate Associate Member: $10,000
Nonmember: $20,000

Pre-Event:

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

During Event:

  • Three summit registrations (also serve as Expo 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 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

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

Elite Corporate Associate Member: $6,000
Corporate Associate Member: $7,000
Nonmember: $14,000

Pre-Event:

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

During Event:

  • Three summit registrations (also serve as Expo 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 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

Three sponsor each for Monday and Tuesday Refreshment Breaks

Elite Corporate Associate Member: $4,000
Corporate Associate Member: $5,000
Nonmember: $10,000

Pre-Event:

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

During Event:

  • Two summit registrations (also serve as Expo 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 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: $3,000
Corporate Associate Member: $4,000
Nonmember: $8,000

Pre-Event:

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

During Event:

  • Two summit registrations (also serve as Expo 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
  • Verbal recognition in the opening remarks of a summit session of your choosing. Moderator will read a short paragraph about your company
  • 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 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: $1,500
Corporate Associate Member: $2,500
Nonmember: $5,000

Pre-Event:

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

During Event:

  • One summit registration
  • Logo on a sign at the registration desk and 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)