2026 NIOA Training Conference Sponsorship Opportunities

The National Information Officers Association (NIOA) invites you to showcase your brand to the premier gathering of more than 500 public communicators and public safety/emergency service communication professionals. Connect with key decision-makers, spokespersons, and strategic communicators from across the nation.

This year's NIOA Training Conference will be held August 23 - 26, 2026 at the Sheraton Sand Key Resort in Clearwater Beach, FL. Prior to the conference sponsors and exhibitors are promoted via NIOA social media channels as well as in two bi-monthly member newsletters. 

Exhibitor & Premier Opportunities

Branding & Attendee Engagement

Maximize your visibility by getting your brand directly into the hands of our attendees.

• Branded Room Keys: $1,500
  Extend your brand into one of the most personal attendee touchpoints with logo placement on official hotel room keys
  
• One Attendee Goody Bag Insert: $750
  Place your materials directly in the hands of every attendee with a branded insert in the official conference bag. Perfect for flyers, promos, discount cards, or small branded items.
  
• Branded Goody Bag: $700
  Be the brand that everyone takes home as the sponsor of the conference Goody and NIOA Merch shopping bag.
  
• Email to full membership (no attachments): $1,000
  Secure an opportunity to reach all NIOA members. This opportunity is available year round.

Food, Beverage & Networking

Sponsor a high-traffic meal or break to ensure your organization is front and center during networking hours. In addition to promotion on social media and newsletters, Food, Beverage and Networking sponsorships will be included on the official agenda made available before, during and after the conference.   

• Plated Luncheon: $37,000
  Be the sponsor that fuels the afternoon sessions. Sponsors brand gets special recognition throughout the conference and with special signage and recognition in the conference app.
• Awards Breakfast: $31,000
  Help kick the day off as we honor the best of the best. Sponsors brand gets special recognition throughout the conference and special signage and recognition in the conference app.
  
• Grab-and-Go Luncheon: $31,000
  Be the sponsor that fuels the afternoon sessions. Sponsors brand gets special recognition throughout the conference and with special signage and recognition in the conference app.
  
• Afternoon Break (Includes Signage): $7,000
  Get a special shout-out for your brand during an afternoon break with special signage and recognition in the conference app.
  
• Coffee Break (Includes Signage): $5,000
  Fuel networking and productivity as the official sponsor of a conference coffee break with special signage and recognition in the conference app.
  
• Karaoke Night: $1,500
  Bring the energy to NIOA as the official Karaoke Sponsor! Your brand will be front and center as the host of the conference’s entertaining evening with special signage and recognition in the conference app.
  

Why Partner with NIOA?

Our members represent emergency services and public safety agencies at all levels of government and the non-profit space. They value honesty, transparency, and professionalism. By sponsoring, you align your brand with these core values and support the ongoing training of the nation's most vital communicators.

Ready to secure your spot? To book your sponsorship, please click the box below, email info@nioa.org, or call us at 865-389-8736.