The annual convention offers 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 (closed)
- Exhibitor Registration Form (closed)
- Exhibitor Guidelines & FAQ (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 e-newsletter, with link to sponsor’s website (Distribution is approximately 35,000).
- Use of NFB logo on sponsor’s website for remainder of 2026, 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 2026 National Convention webpage for the remainder of 2026, 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 (deadline May 15)
- 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 (deadline May 1)
- 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 2026 National Convention webpage for the remainder of 2026, 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 (deadline May 15).
- 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 (deadline May 1).
- 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 2026 National Convention webpage for the remainder of 2026, at appropriate level.
- Social media recognition.
- One table in the convention exhibit hall.
- Half-page ad in the convention agenda (deadline May 15).
- 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 (deadline May 1).
- 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 - $6,000
- Sponsor logo to appear on our 2026 National Convention webpage for the remainder of 2026, at appropriate level.
- Social media recognition.
- One table in the convention exhibit hall.
- Third-page ad in the convention agenda (deadline May 15).
- 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 (deadline May 1).
- 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 - $3,500 (2,500 for first-time sponsors)
- One table in the convention exhibit hall.
- Quarter-page ad in the convention agenda (deadline May 15).
- 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 (deadline May 1).
- 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 Registration
The deadline to register was May 31. If you have any questions or would like to discuss your plans, please 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 2026 national convention 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
Exhibit Hall Schedule: (all times are CDT)
Setup: Friday, July 3, noon–4:30 p.m.
Exhibit open hours:
- Saturday, July 4: 9:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m.
- Sunday, July 5: 9:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m.
- Monday, July 6: noon–1:45 p.m. AND 5:00–9:00 p.m.
Teardown: Monday, July 6, 9:00 p.m.-10:00 p.m. OR Tuesday, July 7 8:30 a.m.-11:30 a.m.
Exhibitor Registration
The exhibit hall has reached capacity and registration is now closed. If you would like to be put on the waitlist please email Anna Adler [email protected].
- Exhibitor Registration Fee before May 1: $1,250
- Exhibitor Registration Fee on or after May 1: 1,350
- additional tables: 1,000
More Information
For more details or if you have questions about sponsorships, exhibiting, or other opportunities to participate in the convention, please contact Anna Adler at 410-659-9314, extension 2282, or [email protected].