Want to Reach AAPB Members from the Southeast?

Sponsor the Southeastern Public Broadband Conference!

Impact in Action is not a trade show; it’s a curated exchange among 150 builders, innovators, and community leaders shaping the future of public broadband.

Why Sponsor the Southeastern Public Broadband Conference?

Every sponsorship tier is designed to create authentic collaboration and visibility in front of the people who matter most: cities, co-ops, utilities, and digital equity advocates building public broadband networks across the Southeast. Your participation highlights leadership, expertise, and your contribution to the public broadband movement.

Sponsor Opportunities

Impact Partner: Member Rate - $3,200 | Non-Member Rate: $4,000 (Limited to 4 Sponsors)

Top-tier collaborators who share AAPB’s mission to advance public broadband through education, partnership, and practical solutions.

Benefits:

Co-branding as Lead Partner on major event materials, including stage signage, printed program, and event website.
Opportunity to co-host one Industry Roundtable on Day 2 (AAPB-approved, non-sales focused, Participation rules below).
Double-wide display area in the Impact in Action Gallery on Day 1.
Two full registrations + two guest passes to the evening reception.
Logo inclusion in press releases, printed agenda, and digital recap.
Pre-event social media spotlight on AAPB partner channels (LinkedIN,Power of the Public newsletter).
Early access to the attendee list for outreach and meeting coordination.
Option to provide branded welcome bags or welcome items (AAPB approval required).

Participation Rules:

Roundtable sessions must remain educational and outcome-focused, no direct product sales.
All content and co-facilitators must be pre-approved by AAPB to ensure alignment with the event’s collaborative tone.

Gallery Partner: Member Rate - $2,000 | Non-Member Rate: $2,750 (Limited to 5 Sponsors)

Gallery Partners underwrite the Impact in Action Gallery, the visual centerpiece of Day 1 and the heart of the event experience. This sponsorship tier is ideal for vendors, utilities, ISPs, and solution partners who want high visibility through storytelling and connection.

Benefits:

Logo signage at the Gallery entrance, reception area, and table markers throughout the space.
Recognition as an official Gallery Partner including a brief description of their station/solution in printed and digital programs.
One display space in the Gallery (poster + small round).
Two full registrations for the conference.
Social media mention pre-event (grouped with other Gallery Partners).
Inclusion in post-event Gallery photo recap and Digital Library feature.

Participation Rules:

All displays must maintain a professional, solution-focused tone.
Direct sales, self-designed banners, or stand-alone marketing materials are not permitted.

Community Supporter: Member Rate: $1,500 | Non-Member Rate: $1,800

Local and regional supporters who share in AAPB’s mission and want to contribute to advancing local broadband success. This entry-level sponsorship provides visibility, access, and an opportunity to connect directly with community leaders.

Benefits:

One full conference registration.
Logo recognition on the event website, printed agenda, and “Thank You Sponsors” slide.
Verbal mention during closing remarks.
Option to submit one resource or success story for inclusion in the Impact in Action Digital Library (post-event hub).

🍴 Event Add-Ons

These add-ons are limited opportunities available to sponsors at any level.

Lunch Sponsor – Day 2 Food Truck Plaza - $1,500

Helps underwrite attendee meal costs. Includes logo signage near the food trucks, mentioned in the printed program, and an optional two-minute welcome before lunch.

Reception Sponsor – Day 1 Gallery Reception - $2,000

Name recognition during the Gallery Reception, logo on bar signage, and opportunity to deliver a brief five-minute welcome toast.

Networking Breakfast Sponsor - $800

Logo on breakfast signage and mention during the morning welcome.

Lanyard & Badge Sponsor - $1,000

Logo featured on all attendee lanyards and badges.

Visibility for All Sponsors

Regardless of tier, all sponsors receive:

Recognition on event signage, printed agenda, website, and slide deck.
Inclusion in AAPB’s post-event digital recap and newsletter.
Invitation to contribute a short resource, case study, or success story to the Impact in Action Digital Library.
Access to the entire 150-person attendee network — the decision-makers shaping public broadband in the Southeast.

Sponsor the 2026 AAPB Southeastern Conference

By American Association for Public Broadband

Sponsor the 2026 AAPB Southeastern Conference

Impact in Action: The Southeastern Public Broadband Success Conference