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Conference – for Sponsors

Sponsoring 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…

Registration Now Open!

The 2025 NCAA Annual Conference will be held on the beautiful coast of Wilmington, North Carolina at the Wilmington Convention Center on April 8th-10th, 2025. Golf will be on Tuesday with the opening reception Tuesday evening! 

Why You Should Sponsor & Advertise with the NCAA Conference
Annual Conference Opportunities for SponsorsBy 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.

 

Details for the 2024 Conference are posted below.
Please check back later for registration.

 
 
KEYNOTE SPEAKER
Matt Mayberry
BANQUET SPEAKER
Lt. Col. Robert J. Darling, USMC (Ret)

Registration is Now Closed

We look forward to seeing you at the 2024 Conference

Sponsors & Advertisers

Click here for sponsorship & advertising opportunities.

View the 2025 Conference Agenda

Speakers & More details to be continuously updated.

Last Updated: 12/05/24

2025 Conference Hotel Options

Embassy Suites by Hilton, Wilmington Riverfront- Wilmington, NC
SOLD OUT (Subject to change if cancellations arise).

  • Our hotel overlooks the Cape Fear River and Battleship North Carolina, with direct access to Wilmington Convention Center. The Wilmington Downtown Riverwalk passes by our door, and we’re a half-mile from the Historic District. Join us for a drink at our rooftop bar, and enjoy free made-to-order breakfast and complimentary evening receptions.
  • Conference attendees can access room reservations via online booking using the following weblink: https://www.hilton.com/en/book/reservation/rooms/?ctyhocn=ILMCCES&arrivalDate=2025-04-07&departureDate=2025-04-10&groupCode=CES91I&room1NumAdults=1&cid=OM%2CWW%2CHILTONLINK%2CEN%2CDirectLink
  • Reservations are also available by telephone through the Central Reservations Office at +1 910-765-1131.
  • Embassy Suites reservations requires a credit card deposit which will be charged to your card. If you wish to cancel, please do so 72 hours prior to arrival to avoid cancellation penalties.
  • The NCAA Reservation Cutoff Date is Friday, March 1, 2025.  Reservations received after this date or after the block is filled are subject to prevailing rates and availability.
  • Accessible and Pet rooms have limited availability; $75.00 non-refundable fee, $75(1-4n), $125(5+n). 2 pets Max, dog/cat only.
  • Current overnight parking charges for in-house guests are as follows (subject to change): $22.00 per day for outside self-parking or garage parking, and $30.00 per day for valet parking. Separate parking charges will apply for day guests.
  • Smoking; A fee of up to 250 USD will be assessed for smoking in a non-smoking room. Please ask the Front Desk for locations of designated outdoor smoking areas.

ALoft Wilmington at Coastline Center – Wilmington, NC

LIMITED AVAILABILITY

  • Located in downtown Wilmington on the Cape Fear River where modern style meets historical charm.

Book online with this weblink: https://www.marriott.com/event-reservations/reservation-link.mi?id=1723476016687&key=GRP&app=resvlink

  • Reservations are also available by telephone through the Reservations office at +1 910-377-7600
  • A $20 daily self-parking fee applies, or a $25 daily valet fee.

Hotel Ballast Wilmington, Tapestry Collection by Hilton

LIMITED AVAILABILITY

Numerous sponsorship and advertising opportunities are available for this year’s show. Visit the Sponsors & Advertisers Page for details…

2025 Conference

Presidential Diamond Sponsor

Talbert & Bright, Inc.

Presidential Plus Sponsor

Presidential Sponsor

AVCON, Inc.

WK Dickson, an Ardurra Company

Platinum Sponsors

Charlotte Douglas International Airport

Gold Sponsors

Jacobs

Gresham Smith

Silver Sponsors

RS&H

Parrish and Partners

Paradies Lagardere

Bolton & Menk, Inc.

Bronze Sponsors

AvFuel Corporation

Bobbitt Construction, Inc. 

Delta Airport Consultants, Inc.

Greater Asheville Airport Authority

Messer Construction Company 

Newton and Associates, Inc.

Oshkosh AeroTech, LLC

Terracon Consultants, Inc. 

Titan Aviation Fuels

Angel Plus Sponsors

Campbell Oil Company

C Design

Southeast Powerlift Hydraulic Doors, Inc.

Kimley-Horn

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…

2025 Exhibitors

 
Airport Lighting CompanyHasco IncRunway Safe
Ameriseal of Ohio, Inc./GRIP-FLEX Micro-SurfaceKimley-HornSealMaster
Associated AsphaltMusco LightingSoutheast Cement Promotion Association
AVCON, INC. Engineers and PlannersNCDOT- Division of AviationSoutheast Powerlift Hydraulic Doors Inc
Avfuel CorporationNV5 GeospatialTELICS
Bobbitt Construction, IncOshkosh AeroTech, LLCTerracon Consultants, Inc.
Bolton & Menk, Inc.Para-Port DoorsTitan Aviation Fuels
Campbell Oil CompanyParrish & PartnersWalker Consultants
FPT InfrastructurePPG Traffic Safety Solutions/Ennis-FlintWide Open Door Co


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
Phone: (828) 808-5502