The National Federation of the Blind 2024 National Convention offers a variety of opportunities for organizations to demonstrate support for the blind community, increase brand awareness, showcase products and services, and connect with consumers. As the largest gathering of blind people in the world, our convention provides direct marketing opportunities and access to thousands of blind people, their families, and blind professionals that you will not find anywhere else.
If you have any questions or would like to receive convention-related email updates, please contact Anna Adler at 410-659-9314, extension 2282 or [email protected].
- Sponsorship opportunities
- Exhibiting opportunities
- Sponsor Registration Form
- Exhibitor Registration Form - registration is closed
- Exhibitor Guidelines & FAQ (PDF)
- Convention Partner Packet (PDF)
Sponsorship Opportunities
Becoming a platinum, gold, silver, bronze, or white cane sponsor of the national convention is a great way to demonstrate your support for America's blind community and connect in a meaningful way. Please reach out if you would like to discuss how you can participate in seminars, user testing, employment recruitment, or anything else not listed below.
Platinum Sponsorship Level - $25,000
- Special recognition in the NFB enewsletter, with link to sponsor’s website (Distribution is approximately 35,000).
- Use of NFB logo on sponsor’s website for remainder of 2024, dependent on mutually agreed upon copy.
- Premium signage.
- One table of ten and special recognition at the NFB banquet. Estimated attendance at the banquet is more than 2,500.
- Organization logo prominently featured during general session and banquet on dais banner.
- Sponsor logo to appear on our 2024 National Convention webpage for the remainder of 2024, at appropriate level, with direct link to organization's website.
- Social media recognition.
- Two tables in the convention exhibit hall (prominent location).
- Full-page ad in the convention agenda.
- Twelve complimentary convention registrations and tickets for the convention kick-off reception for sponsors.
- Sponsor profile on virtual event platform & app with special recognition as Platinum Sponsor.
- Two hours of in-person seminar time during the convention with choice of time—seminar advertised in agenda.
- Opportunity to participate in pre-convention virtual sponsor/exhibitor preview with special recognition as Platinum Sponsor.
- Opportunity to host a virtual seminar in the weeks after the convention that NFB will promote.
Gold Sponsorship Level - $15,000
- One table of ten and special recognition at the NFB banquet. Estimated attendance at the banquet is more than 2,500.
- Organization logo prominently featured during general session and banquet on dais banner.
- Sponsor logo to appear on our 2024 National Convention webpage for the remainder of 2024, at appropriate level, with direct link to organization's website.
- Social media recognition.
- One table in the convention exhibit hall.
- Half-page ad in the convention agenda.
- Ten complimentary convention registrations and tickets for the convention kick-off reception for sponsors.
- Sponsor profile on virtual event platform and app with special recognition as Gold Sponsor.
- One hour of in-person seminar time during the convention—seminar advertised in agenda.
- Opportunity to participate in pre-convention virtual sponsor/exhibitor preview.
- Opportunity to host a virtual seminar in the weeks after the convention that NFB will promote.
Silver Sponsorship Level - $10,000
- Sponsor logo to appear on our 2024 National Convention webpage for the remainder of 2024, at appropriate level.
- Social media recognition.
- One table in the convention exhibit hall.
- Half-page ad in the convention agenda.
- Eight complimentary convention registrations and tickets for the convention kick-off reception for sponsors.
- Sponsor profile on virtual event platform and app with recognition as sponsor.
- Opportunity to reserve an in-person seminar advertised in agenda at a reduced fee of $250 per hour.
- Opportunity to participate in pre-convention virtual sponsor/exhibitor preview.
- Opportunity to host a virtual seminar in the weeks after the convention that NFB will promote.
Bronze Sponsorship Level - $5,000
- Sponsor logo to appear on our 2024 National Convention webpage for the remainder of 2024, at appropriate level.
- Social media recognition.
- One table in the convention exhibit hall.
- Third-page ad in the convention agenda.
- Five complimentary convention registrations and tickets for the convention kick-off reception for sponsors.
- Sponsor profile on virtual event platform and app with recognition as sponsor.
- Opportunity to reserve an in-person seminar advertised in agenda at a reduced fee of $250 per hour.
- Opportunity to participate in pre-convention virtual sponsor/exhibitor preview.
- Opportunity to host a virtual seminar in the weeks after the convention that NFB will promote.
White Cane Sponsorship Level - $2,500
- One table in the convention exhibit hall.
- Quarter-page ad in the convention agenda.
- Two complimentary convention registrations and tickets for the convention kick-off reception for sponsors.
- Sponsor profile on virtual event platform and app with recognition as sponsor.
- Opportunity to reserve an in-person seminar advertised in agenda at a reduced fee of $250 per hour.
- Opportunity to participate in pre-convention virtual sponsor/exhibitor preview
- Opportunity to host a virtual seminar in the weeks after the convention that NFB will promote.
Sponsor Application
Please fill out the Sponsor Registration form. The registration deadline is May 31, 2024. If you have any questions contact Anna Adler at 410-659-9314, extension 2282, or [email protected].
Exhibiting Opportunities
The exhibit hall is one of the highlights of the National Federation of the Blind National Convention. With thousands of blind people, parents of blind children, and professionals in the blindness field expected to register, the 2024 national convention exhibit platform will provide direct marketing opportunities and consumer access that you will not find anywhere else.
The Exhibit Package Includes:
- Opportunity to participate in pre-convention virtual exhibitor preview.
- Two complementary convention registrations, including full credentials and name badges identifying each person as an exhibitor.
- Promotion as an exhibitor via company or organization name listed on the exhibit webpage and emails to convention registrants.
- Profile on virtual event platform and app.
- One eight-foot exhibit table, two chairs, and overnight security in exhibit space.
Exhibitor Registration Fee: 1,250 (additional tables are $975)
Exhibitor Registration Deadline: May 31, 2024
Exhibitor Application
Registration closed on May 31, 2024. If you have any questions contact Anna Adler at 410-659-9314, extension 2282, or [email protected].
Exhibit Hall Schedule
Setup: Wednesday, July 3, noon–4:30 p.m.
Exhibit hours:
- Thursday, July 4: 9:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m.
- Friday, July 5: 9:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m.
- Saturday, July 6: noon–1:45 p.m. AND 5:00–9:00 p.m.
More Information
For more details or if you have questions about sponsorship and exhibiting opportunities, please contact Anna Adler at 410-659-9314, extension 2282, or [email protected].