Exhibiting at the Evaluation Conference puts you face-to-face with 1,400+ of your most qualified prospects. As the world’s premier gathering for the evaluation community, this event attracts professionals who are defining best practices and implementing new technologies across government, non-profits, academia, and private consulting.
With over 4,000 global members looking to AEA for leadership, the Evaluation Conference is the definitive platform for brands that want to set the tone for the industry.
The Evaluation Conference is consistently AEA’s most well-attended event. Attendees don't just come to learn—they come to find the tools that make their work more efficient, equitable, and impactful. Your presence here ensures you are visible to the leaders who manage multi-million dollar evaluation contracts and institutional budgets.
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Attendee Engagement and Traffic Drivers
Capture the attention of AEA Evaluation Conference attendees by sponsoring a 15-minute session at EvalStage, located in the exhibit hall. This high-visibility opportunity allows you to present your evaluation tools, techniques, or solutions to a targeted audience of professionals. With each session designed for impactful, quick-hitting presentations, you'll position your brand as a leader in the field while engaging directly with decision-makers and influencers. Don’t miss this chance to elevate your brand through thought leadership and interactive content! Promotion in the conference schedule and mobile app.
60 min Lunch and Learn (F&B provided) registration required and will feed up to 50-60 people. AEA to market session and include registration on website OR add to registration link. Topic must be approved by AEA.
Traffic driver for exhibitors! Attendees must stop by the table to answer a question in order to receive a "stamp" of completion. Once Explorer Pass is completed, a giveaway will take place on the final day during Lunch. Sponsor to provide giveaway gift (up to $200).
Advertising Opportunities
Make a bold statement with a full-page color advertisement in the inside front cover of the AEA Evaluation 2026 Pocket Guide. Full color ad measures 8.5x11". Pocket Guide to be distributed from the registration desk.
Your company will have prime advertising space with a full-page black and white advertisement within the AEA Evaluation Pocket Guide. Full-page ad measures 7.5x10". Pocket Guide to be distributed from the registration desk.
Make the most of your advertising budget with a half-page advertisement in the AEA Evaluation 2026 Pocket Guide. A full-page black and white advertisement measures 7.5x4.75". Pocket Guide to be distributed from the registration desk.
Maximize your exposure while minimizing costs with a quarter-page advertisement in the AEA Evaluation 2026 Pocket Guide. Perfect for businesses of all sizes, a black and white quarter-page advertisement offers a compact yet impactful way to promote your brand, products, or services to conference attendees.
Maximize your visibility and reach directly to our engaged membership with a sponsored eblast sent by the AEA! This exclusive opportunity allows your message to be delivered straight to the inbox of our highly-targeted audience. As a sponsor, you will provide the HTML email file, and we’ll handle the rest! One eblast per sponsor unless otherwise specified based on sponsorship tier.
Brand Engagement
As the official sponsor of the conference mobile app, your company will be featured on a rotating banner that is displayed at the top of the app Dashboard page*. Content can be customized to educate attendees about your products/services, invite them to your booth, and/or take them to your website. We will also send out one push notification based on language that the sponsor provides. *Feature set may change based on the mobile app provider. Exact details will be confirmed a minimum of three months prior to the conference.
Sponsor the Wi-Fi Internet access for AEA attendees! Sponsorship will include your company’s logo on the network’s splash page* as well as recognition everywhere the Wi-Fi access information is listed or announced (website, signage at the event, etc.). *Pending confirmation from the Wi-Fi provider
Attendees will not only see your logo, they will wear it. Take advantage of this opportunity to put your company's name around the neck of over 2,000 attendees, speakers, sponsors, and exhibitors. This opportunity is exclusive.
Your company's logo will be showcased on the official conference attendee bag that will be distributed at registration. Your company can include up to 1 insert (post cards, brochures or small give aways; 2,000 qty). Sponsors are responsible for insert art and design, production and shipping costs. Materials must be approved by AEA prior to printing and shipping. Bags to be provided by AEA.
Our attendees will be pleasantly surprised by receiving your welcome gift when they check in at the registration desk. This unique opportunity will provide visibility and branding for this exclusive sponsor. Please contact AEA for gift details.
Maximize your brand exposure and engage with the evaluation community as a distinguished Plenary Session Sponsor. With up to four sponsorship opportunities available—one for each day of the conference—you'll enjoy unparalleled visibility and recognition among attendees, speakers, and influencers. Benefits include signage, a 2-minute intro at the beginning of the session, recognition in the walk-in slides, and promotion in the conference agenda and mobile app.
Expand your presence by sponsoring a conference bag insert! The sponsor will provide a minimum of 2,000 pieces of collateral to be inserted in the conference attendee bag. All items must be approved by AEA prior to ordering or shipping. Insert items include can but are not limited to: - printed flyers/postcards - hand sanitizer - notebooks - pens
Maximize your visibility at the AEA Conference with a Digital Flyer Sponsorship! Exclusively available to non-exhibiting companies, this opportunity lets you showcase your brand with a 1-page PDF that will be uploaded to the mobile app. In addition, your company name, logo, and a brief description will be included within the app. This is a powerful way to reach and engage with attendees, all without the need for a physical booth! Flyer subject to approval by AEA.
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Unlock the potential of your event and create an unforgettable experience for attendees with our Ancillary Room Rental options at AEA Evaluation 2026. Whether you're hosting a workshop, networking session, or special presentation, meeting rooms provide the perfect backdrop for success. Benefits include use of the assigned meeting room for one day during the conference. Sponsor is responsible for electrical/AV/F&B orders and set up.
Co-host the welcome reception at AEA Evaluation 2026 and help us kick off the event with a vibrant atmosphere. Signage and branded napkins add a professional touch and reinforces the event's branding. Promotion of event to be featured in the conference agenda and mobile app. Up to three sponsors. Reception to be held on Wednesday evening (subject to change). This event is open to all attendees.
Sponsor the Industry & Networking Reception to show your support of the various fields of Evaluation. Benefits include signage, branded napkins, and promotion on the conference agenda and mobile app. Up to three sponsors. Reception to be held on Thursday evening (subject to change). This event is open to all attendees in the exhibit hall.
Note: Up to 3 Co-Sponsors
Help attendees rise and shine by sponsoring the most important meal of the day! Sponsorship includes recognition on signage and napkins with your logo to be distributed at meal areas.
Increase your ROI by sponsoring the AEA Networking Lounge. The lounge is centrally located in the exhibit hall and includes custom furniture, charging station and signage to promote your brand.
Promote your brand while celebrating and supporting the next generation of Evaluators! The GEDI (Graduate Education Diversity Internship) Brunch honors scholars from traditionally under-represented groups in the field of evaluation and celebrates their accomplishments. Sponsor benefits include branded napkins and a 2 minute speaking opportunity at the reception. Event to be held on Thursday (subject to change). Each sponsor will be able to submit 2 RSVPs to the private event.
Sponsoring the President's Reception will allow you to promote your company and network with the top leaders in the Evaluation field. Benefits include sponsored signage and branded napkins, plus a 2 minute speaking opportunity at the reception. Attendees will also receive one drink ticket with your company logo. Sponsors will be able to submit 2 RSVPs to the private event.
Help support the coffee breaks provided throughout the conference. Sponsorship includes recognition on signage and napkins with your logo to be displayed in the coffee area.