Conference Registration for Sponsors

The 2026 Annual Conference takes place March 18-20, 2026 in Charlotte, NC.

Why You Should Sponsor & Advertise with the NCAA Conference

Sponsorship is the life-blood of the annual conference and an excellent way to show your support for the concerns of aviation in North Carolina. Sponsorship demonstrates your support of the Association and its members. For your business, it is a good way of increasing brand awareness and fostering brand loyalty. Your company can reinforce awareness among key industry decision-makers and have the opportunity to share your business advantages with these professionals.

By sponsoring the various activities at the annual conference, you support the vital aviation industry and earn the respect of the members of that industry. Your support through the sponsorship demonstrates your interest and concern for aviation and that support gets noticed. The Annual Conference also offers a variety of exhibition options for businesses, consultants and airports. For further information about these opportunities, please review the page for exhibitors.

Sponsorship At-A-Glance

Download this easy-to-read comparison chart for a quick reference to all the sponsor and exhibitor opportunities for the 2026 Conference.

PRESIDENTIAL DIAMOND SPONSORSHIP

$25,000.00

- 10 Complimentary Registrations
- Event Recognition/Signage & Digital Display
- Website & App Advertisement

PRESIDENTIAL PLUS SPONSORSHIP

$20,000.00

- 8 Complimentary Registrations
- Event Recognition/Signage & Digital Display
- Website & App Advertisement

PRESIDENTIAL SPONSORSHIP

$15,000.00

- 6 Complimentary Registrations
- Event Recognition/Signage & Digital Display
- Website & App Advertisement

PLATINUM SPONSORSHIP

$10,000.00

- 4 Complimentary Registrations
- Event Recognition/Signage & Digital Display
- Website & App Advertisement

GOLD SPONSORSHIP

$7,500.00

- 3 Complimentary Registrations
- Event Co-Sponsorship/Signage & Digital Display
- Website & App Advertisement

SILVER SPONSORSHIP

$5,000.00

- 2 Complimentary Registrations
- Event Co-Sponsorship/Signage & Digital Display
- Website & App Advertisement

BRONZE SPONSORSHIP

$3,000.00

- 1 Complimentary Registration
- Event Co-Sponsorship/Signage & Digital Display
- Website & App Advertisement

ANGEL PLUS SPONSORSHIP

$1,000.00

- Main Signage & Digital Display
- Website & App Advertisement

ADVERTISING - WEB SITE & CONFERENCE APP ADVERTISER

$500.00

- Digital Display
- Website & App Advertisement

EXHIBITOR BOOTH

$2,000.00

- 1 Complimentary Registration
- 10x10 Booth
- Other Booth Fees may apply

Register as Exhibitor

TO REGISTER

Please use the form below to register for the conference. This system will allow you to pay online or submit a check for payment. If your registration includes free/complimentary registrations, you will do so after you submit payment here.

COMPLIMENTARY ATTENDEE INFO: Most sponsorship packages include complimentary attendees and need to be filled out after registration. Anyone using a complimentary registration MUST complete the registration process on the complimentary registrations page. Complimentary registrations will be verified for eligibility prior to confirmation. Copy this link ( https://ncairports.org/complimentary-attendee-registration/ ) and after registering for your sponsorship, use the link to register your complimentary attendees.

Registration Form:

Details Price Qty
Presidential Diamond Sponsorship (includes 10 free registrations) $25,000.00 USD  
Presidential Plus Sponsorship (includes 8 free registrations) $20,000.00 USD  
Presidential Sponsorship (includes 6 free registrations) $15,000.00 USD  
Platinum Sponsorship (includes 4 free registrations) $10,000.00 USD  
Gold Sponsorship (includes 3 free registrations) $7,500.00 USD  
Silver Sponsorship (includes 2 free registrations) $5,000.00 USD  
Bronze Sponsorship (includes 1 free registrations) $3,000.00 USD  
Angel Plus Sponsorship (0 free registrations) $1,000.00 USD  

Conference Details

Click here to view the 2026 Welcome Letter from NCAA President, Gage King.

2026 NCAA Conference Working Agenda Coming Soon…

CONFERENCE THEME: Elevating Horizons: Navigating Growth and Change

 

2026 Conference Hotel Options

The NCAA is excited to announce that the 46th Annual NCAA Conference Block is LIVE! This conference will take place in Downtown Charlotte, NC from March 18-20, 2026 (golf being the morning of the 18th). We URGE you to reserve a room in this block ASAP as these typically fill up FAST.

This hotel is next to the Charlotte Convention Center and near the Bank of America Stadium, home of the Panthers. The hotel offers an on-site restaurant .The light rail is located directly in front of the hotel. The Westin Charlotte features a 49-inch flat-screen TV with premium channels in every guest room. Free Starbucks coffee is also included in each room. Guests at the Charlotte Westin can use the fitness center or have a drink in the hotel’s SoCo Bar. JP Charlotte, also on-site, serves American cuisine and fine wines. The Blumenthal Performing Arts Center and Discovery Place are within one mile of the Westin in Charlotte. The Epicenter dining and entertainment area is .3.7 mi away.

Check-in is at 04:00 PM and Check-out is at 11:00 AM.

Covered self parking fee: USD 35 per night
Covered valet parking fee: USD 45 per night (in/out privileges)

Fee for in-room wireless internet: USD 12.95 per night (rates may vary)

Reserve your room here: https://book.passkey.com/gt/220654934?gtid=6c350b83c5b2d1dc9331cddf53415bc3

2026 Conference Sponsors

Presidential Diamond Sponsor

  • Talbert & Bright, Inc.

Presidential Plus Sponsor

Presidential Sponsor

  • Ardurra Group, Inc.
  • AVCON, Inc.

Platinum Sponsors

  • Charlotte Douglas International Airport

Gold Sponsors

  • Gresham Smith

Silver Sponsors

  • Gensler
  • JACOBS
  • Michael Baker International
  • Paradies Lagardere
  • Parrish and Partners

Bronze Sponsors

  • Bobbitt Construction
  • Campbell Oil Company
  • Kimley-Horn
  • McFarland Johnson, Inc.
  • Messer Construction
  • Oshkosh AeroTech, LLC
  • Pace Pavement Technologies
  • Terracon Consultants, Inc.
  • Titan Aviaiton Fuels

Angel Plus Sponsors

  • Holt Consulting Company, LLC
  • Wilmington International Airport

Exhibiting at the NCAA Annual Conference offers a unique opportunity to meet and engage with the decision makers for aviation. Visit the Exhibitors Page for details…

2026 Conference Exhibitors

  • AVCON, Inc.
  • Bobbitt Construction
  • Hasco Inc.
  • JACOBS
  • Kimley-Horn
  • McFarland Johnson, Inc.
  • NCDOT- Division of Aviation
  • Oshkosh AeroTech, LLC
  • Para-Port Doors, LLC
  • Parrish and Partners
  • Sanford Contractors, Inc
  • Southeast Cement Promotion Association/ACPA-SE Chapter
  • TELICS
  • Terracon Consultants, Inc.
  • Titan Aviation Fuels
  • Walker Consultants
Emily Winberg

Conference Questions & Contact Info

The annual conference provides an excellent forum for aviation professionals to gather and discuss the issues and challenges facing our industry in North Carolina. We also have a wide variety of exhibitors and sponsors available to discuss their services and products. If you have any questions about the NC Airports Association or the Annual Conference, please contact:

Emily Winberg, NC Airports Association

592 Isle of Pines Road

Mooresville, NC 28117

 828-808-5502