Sponsoring at the 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.
For sponsor package details, see “What’s Included” below…
Why should you sponsor/advertise?
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 2025 Conference.
Conference Details
Welcome Letter
2026 NCAA Conference Welcome Letter coming soon.
Conference Agenda
2026 NCAA Conference Working Agenda Coming Soon…
CONFERENCE THEME: Elevating Horizons: Navigating Growth and Change
Hotel Information
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
Conference Sponsors
2026 Conference Sponsors
Presidential Diamond Sponsor
- Talbert & Bright, Inc.
Presidential Plus Sponsor
Presidential Sponsor
Platinum Sponsors
Gold Sponsors
Silver Sponsors
Bronze Sponsors
Angel Plus Sponsors
Conference Exhibitors
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
Conference Exhibitor List Coming soon once 2026 Registration Opens!
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