2026 AIA Tri-State Conference | November 4-6, 2026
Princeton New Jersey | Hyatt Regency Princeton
Sponsorship & Exhibitor Opportunities | Connect. Influence. Be Seen.
The 2026 AIA Tri-State Conference brings together architects, designers, and industry leaders from across the region for three dynamic days of education, networking, and celebration. This bi-annual conference is a collaboration between AIA New Jersey, AIA New York State, and AIA Pennsylvania, creating a powerful, multi-state audience and exceptional exposure for sponsors and exhibitors.
Why Sponsor or Exhibit?
- Reach 220+ engaged attendees (based on 2024 in-person attendance)
- Direct access to decision-making architects
- Visibility across NJ, NY, PA, OH, DE, and MD
- High-value face-to-face networking in curated settings
- Brand recognition before, during, and after the conference
Exhibitor Information
Expo Floor Hours
- Wednesday Evening: Opening Exhibitor Reception 5:00PM – 7:00 PM
- Thursday: 7:00 AM (Breakfast) – 2:00 PM (Lunch)
Booth Tiers:
Standard Exhibitor Booth Includes
- (2) Exhibit Hall Tickets
- (2) Opening Reception Tickets
- (2) Breakfast & Breaks
- (2) Lunch Tickets
- Digital Ad – Half Page
- Company Logo on Registration Page
Premium Exhibitor Booth | Spec Academy & Exhibitor Booth Includes
- All Exhibitor Booth benefits, plus:
- 1-Hour Spec Academy Session
- Digital Ad – Full Page
- Enhanced brand exposure through education
Premier Sponsorship Opportunities and Benefits
Platinum Sponsor – Exclusive
- (2) Full Conference Registrations
- (1) Premium Booth
- 5-Minute Speaking Opportunity during a general session
- Full-Page Digital Ad
- Welcome Signage & Sponsor Recognition
- Company Logo on Conference Webpage
- (1) Dedicated Advertising Email
Additional Sponsorship Opportunities and Benefits
- Design Award Sponsor – Sponsor a specific award | (1) Reception Ticket
- Design Awards Reception Sponsor – (1) Full Conference Registration | Logo on Napkins
- Opening Reception Sponsor – (1) Full Conference Registration | Logo on Napkins
- Expo Floor Sponsor (Exclusive) – (1) Full Conference Registration | Banner in Expo Hall
- Charging Station Sponsor – (1) Full Registration | Logo Floor Cling & Literature Table
- Tour Bus Sponsor – (1) Full Registration | Logo on Bus Window, On-Board Signage & Guest Greeting
- Expo Lunch Sponsor – (1) Full Registration | Logo on Lunch Napkins
- Meeting Bag Sponsor (Exclusive) – (1) Full Registration | Logo on Bags + Insert Item
- Lanyard Sponsor (Exclusive) – (1) Full Registration | Company Name on Lanyards
- General Session Sponsors (These are exclusive soponsorships)
- Opening
- Thursday
- Closing
(Each includes 1 Full Registration + 2-Minute Speaking Opportunity)
- Coffee Break Sponsor – (1) Full Registration | Logo on Napkins & Signage
- Education Session Sponsor – Logo Displayed Throughout Session
- Emerging Professional Reception Sponsor – 5 minute welcome, 1 full conference registration, Event Signage, ½ page ad
- Emerging Professional Programing Sponsor – 5 minute welcome, 1 full conference registration, Event Signage, ½ page ad
- Student Conference T-Shirt Sponsor – T-shirts for all Student registrants, 1 full conference registration, welcome signage
Digital Advertising Opportunities
- Digital Program Ad – Full Page
- Digital Program Ad – Half Page
Conference Snapshot
- Bi-Annual Tri-State Event
- Last In-Person Conference: 2024 | Hershey, PA
- Attendance: 220+
- Audience: Architects and design professionals from NJ, NY, PA, OH, DE, MD
Interested in Sponsoring or Exhibiting?
Let’s build a package that aligns with your goals and maximizes your visibility.
AIA Contacts:
Pennsylvania |Susan Frear – sfrear@aiapa.org
New Jersey | Christina Goldstein – cgoldstein@njpsi.com
New York | Peter Koniuto – pkoniuto@aianys.org
Sponsorship Pricing
| Sponsor Type | 2026 Pricing |
| Premium Booth | $ 3,250.00 |
| Standard Booth | $ 2,200.00 |
| Platinum Conference Sponsor (Exclusive) | $10,000.00 |
| Conference App Sponsor | $7,000.00 |
| Emerging Professional Reception Sponsors | $1,000.00 |
| Emerging Professional Programing Sponsor | $1,500.00 |
| Student Conference T-Shirt Sponsor | $ 750.00 |
| Design Award Sponsors | $ 750.00 |
| Design Awards Reception Sponsor | $1,500.00 |
| Opening Reception Sponsor | $2,500.00 |
| Expo Floor Sponsor (Exclusive) | $5,000.00 |
| Charging Station Sponsor | $3,500.00 |
| Tour Bus Sponsor | $2,500.00 |
| Expo Lunch Sponsor | $2,500.00 |
| Meeting Bag Sponsor (Exclusive) | $3,000.00 |
| Lanyard Sponsor (Exclusive) | $3,000.00 |
| Opening General Session Sponsor | $2,500.00 |
| Thursday General Session Sponsor | $2,500.00 |
| Friday General Session Sponsor | $2,500.00 |
| Coffee Break Sponsor | $1,850.00 |
| Education Session Sponsor | $ 300.00 |
| Digital Program Advertising | $ 250.00 |