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
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)
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
- Our hotel sits on the Cape Fear River with a decor celebrating local maritime culture and Southern charm. The local shops and eateries of historic downtown Wilmington are footsteps away. The outdoor pool, patio, and fire pit feature views…
- Book online with this link: https://www.hilton.com/en/book/reservation/rooms/?ctyhocn=ILMWRUP&arrivalDate=2025-04-08&departureDate=2025-04-10&groupCode=NAA&room1NumAdults=1&cid=OM%2CWW%2CHILTONLINK%2CEN%2CDirectLink
- Reservations are also available by telephone through the reservations office at +1 910-763-5900.
- A $20 daily self-parking fee applies, or a $25 daily valet fee.
- Service animals only.
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 Company | Hasco Inc | Runway Safe |
Ameriseal of Ohio, Inc./GRIP-FLEX Micro-Surface | Kimley-Horn | SealMaster |
Associated Asphalt | Musco Lighting | Southeast Cement Promotion Association |
AVCON, INC. Engineers and Planners | NCDOT- Division of Aviation | Southeast Powerlift Hydraulic Doors Inc |
Avfuel Corporation | NV5 Geospatial | TELICS |
Bobbitt Construction, Inc | Oshkosh AeroTech, LLC | Terracon Consultants, Inc. |
Bolton & Menk, Inc. | Para-Port Doors | Titan Aviation Fuels |
Campbell Oil Company | Parrish & Partners | Walker Consultants |
FPT Infrastructure | PPG Traffic Safety Solutions/Ennis-Flint | Wide 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