Sponsorship Opportunities: Annual Conference & Exhibition 2026


Category: Sponsorship

2026 SPONSORSHIP PACKAGES

All sponsorship details are outlined below, including pricing and benefits. Please review to determine the best option for your organization's goals. 

The Platinum package includes:
  • Three (3) complimentary registrations.
  • One complimentary 10x10 exhibit booth.
  • Complimentary exhibitor lead retrieval.
  • Registration bag insert of your choosing.
  • Mobile app ad.
  • Branding at conference recognizing your company as a platinum sponsor.
  • Acknowledgment in printed materials.
  • Acknowledgment on ACE website.
The Gold package includes:
  • Two (2) complimentary registrations.
  • Complimentary exhibitor lead retrieval (if exhibiting).
  • Registration bag insert of your choosing.
  • Mobile app ad.
  • Sponsor branding at conference recognizing your company as a gold sponsor.
  • Acknowledgment in printed materials.
  • Acknowledgment on ACE website.
The Silver package level includes:
  • One (1) complimentary registration.
  • Acknowledgment on mobile app sponsor page.
  • Acknowledgment in any printed materials.
  • Acknowledgment on ACE conference website.
The Bronze package includes:
  • Acknowledgment on mobile app sponsor page.
  • Acknowledgment in any printed materials.
  • Acknowledgment on ACE conference website.

A LA CARTE SPONSORSHIP

Enhance your presence at the conference with targeted, high impact sponsorship opportunities available on an a la carte basis.

As the exclusive tote bag sponsor, your company’s logo will be screened on bags distributed to all registered attendees. You may also include a promotional item of your choice inside each bag. Deadline to sponsor is April 1.
Sponsor the conference Wi-Fi and have your company name and logo displayed on the back of every attendee name badge. This opportunity is exclusive.
Welcome guests to Caesars Palace with your brand as the first impression they see upon arrival. Showcase your logo prominently on the hotel room keys and position your company at the forefront of their stay. This support opportunity is exclusive. Deadline to Sponsor is April 1
Make a lasting impression by sponsoring the First-Timer Networking Reception, a special event designed to welcome and connect first-time attendees. Your brand will be prominently featured, showcasing your support for fostering new relationships and enhancing the attendee experience.
Put your brand front and center by sponsoring the event lanyards. Your company logo will be prominently imprinted on the lanyards worn by every attendee throughout the event. This exclusive opportunity guarantees high visibility and lasting recognition. Deadline to Sponsor is April 1
Sponsor the Awards Lunch, where the NCPERS Champions Awards, recognizing pension fund members for their commitment to ongoing education, and the NCPERS Pension Partners of the Year Awards, honoring service provider members for advancing continuing education and industry best practices, are presented. Your company will receive recognition during the program, with your name and logo displayed at the event.
Position your company as a valued supporter by sponsoring one of the networking breaks in the exhibit hall. Attendees will enjoy coffee, tea, assorted sodas, and sweet or savory snacks while connecting with colleagues—making your brand part of this engaging experience.
Showcase your company with a premium ad placement on the back cover of the ACE program book, distributed to all attendees. This prime spot ensures maximum visibility throughout the event. Deadline to Sponsor is April 1
Promote your company with a logo or advertisement displayed in the conference mobile app, visible to attendees as they navigate event information. The sponsor is responsible for providing the ad design. Deadline to Sponsor is April 1
Promote your company with a full-page advertisement in the ACE program book, distributed to all conference attendees. This placement offers strong visibility throughout the event. Deadline to Sponsor is April 1
Includes one full-page program book advertisement and one mobile app advertisement, offering both on-site visibility and repeated exposure throughout the conference. Deadline to Sponsor is April 1.

Make sure your company is top-of-mind for attendees by sponsoring one or more daily conference emails. You’ll have the opportunity to share your company details – along with relevant research or news – directly with ACE attendees. Spotlight text is limited to 150 words or less (subject to approval). Deadline to Sponsor is April 1.

SPONSORSHIP POLICIES

Eligibility

Sponsorship opportunities are only available to NCPERS members. NCPERS reserves the right to decline any sponsorship at its sole discretion.

Use of Sponsorship Funds

Sponsorship funds are used to offset costs associated with the sponsored activity or event.

Sponsorship Recognition

Sponsors will receive recognition as outlined for the applicable sponsorship activity, which may include logo placement, acknowledgment in conference materials, signage, or verbal recognition. The level and type of recognition will be clearly defined in advance and applied consistently.

Confirmation and Compliance

Your sponsorship is not confirmed until full payment is received. Once confirmed by NCPERS, sponsorship commitments are non-refundable. Failure to comply with NCPERS sponsorship policies may result in termination of the sponsorship without refund.