2025 Conference Sponsorship Opportunities
2026 Annual Conference
Make a Lasting Impression with a Tailored Sponsorship
Join us in Chicago for the AONL 2026 Annual Conference and position your company as a leader in the health care industry.
The American Organization for Nursing Leadership (AONL) is the professional association for nurse leaders across the United States and serves as a trusted voice in the health care community. Its annual gathering attracts thousands of nurse executives, directors, managers and educators, providing a valuable platform for networking and showcasing products and services to nursing leaders and health care decision makers.
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Network & Socialize
Affiliate Leaders Breakfast | $10,000
Your company will have the opportunity to network with regional leaders while enjoying breakfast.
Affiliate Leaders Luncheon | $2,000
Network with regional nurse leaders in a relaxed lunchtime setting that encourages meaningful connections.
AONL Fellowship Reception | $8,000
This invitation-only event, celebrates nurse managers, directors and executives that have gone through AONL’s fellowship program.
AONL Welcome Event | Pricing Varies
Kick off the AONL conference by becoming a key sponsor of our highly anticipated Welcome Event.
FAONL Designee Reception | $8,500
The AONL Fellow Designation, FAONL, is the preeminent honor for nurse leaders who personally and professionally make health care better through innovative, influential and inspiring nursing leadership. Position your company alongside senior leaders at this intimate reception, attended by 50–75 influential executives, including including the AONL board of directors and AONL Fellows.
First-Time Attendee Reception | $13,500
Make a lasting impression by sponsoring the First-Time Attendee Reception — your chance to connect with 500 of AONL’s newest members and first‑time attendees as they kick off their conference experience, plus receive a special mention in the First‑Time Attendee webinar held before the event.
Advertise
Attendee Mailing Lists | Starting at $300
Reach prospects and leads gathered at the AONL Conference by purchasing the attendee registration attendee list (.xls format). The pre-list is available March 1, 2026 and the post-show list will be available after April 3, 2026. This special offer is for 2026 exhibitors only.
Email Banner Ad | $3,000
Reach 15,000+ nursing leadership decision makers by sponsoring an AONL Annual Conference promotional email — a powerful way to showcase your brand, products, and services directly in their inbox.
Email Blast | $8,000
Put your message in front of 15,000+ nurse leaders — including every AONL member and AONL 2026 attendee.
Banner Ad for Onsite Daily Newsletter | $3,000
Promote your product and services with an ad in the daily emails that are sent to attendees each day of the conference. Limited to one sponsor per day. Contact the sales team for details.
Registration Confirmation Banner Ad | $8,500
Gain exclusive, high visibility branding on the conference registration confirmation email sent to every participant — a prime touchpoint before the event. Artwork due by October 31.
Tote Bag Insert | $2,650
Put your brand directly in attendees’ hands! This exclusive opportunity lets you include a custom offer or message in every conference tote bag, ensuring your company stands out from the start.
Drive Booth Traffic
Coffee Break | $5,000
Have your company featured during the coffee breaks in the exhibit hall.
Exhibit Hall Breakfast Treats | $5,000
Drive booth traffic and visibility by sponsoring a breakfast station in the exhibit hall — a perfect way to start attendees’ day with your brand.
Exhibit Hall Giveaway | $4,500
Guaranteed traffic and qualifying leads. This is your opportunity to attract attendees to your booth for a chance to win a $500 American Express gift card. Gift card included in sponsorship. Limited availability. Spots will sell out!
Passport to Prizes | $2,750
Guaranteed traffic! This opportunity will drive attendees to your booth for a chance to win a prize. The passport program sells out every year so act soon.
Snack Stations | Starting at $6,000
Drive traffic to your booth space by offering attendees a snack.
Educate & Engage
Education Expo Pavilion Session | $6,000
AONL exhibitors have the opportunity to conduct a 20-minute session in the Education Expo Pavilion which is prominently positioned on the Exhibit Floor. Space is limited.
Focus Group | $10,000
Looking for industry insights or product feedback? Host a Focus Group at AONL and engage directly with nurse leaders to get the answers you need.
Sunrise Session | $15,000
Invest in a Sunrise Session to align your expertise with AONL 2026programming in a 45-minute session with a turnkey room set and breakfast. Sunrise Sessions are slated to run concurrently from 7:00 - 7:45 a.m. on Monday, March 30. Limited to 8 session sponsors.
Podcast | $4,500
AONL’s Today in Nursing Leadership podcast is a great way to showcase your company’s expertise to the AONL community. Vendors are invited to share new knowledge, fresh ideas, and creative solutions during a 15-minute podcast recording.
Maximize Your Brand Onsite
Aisle Sign | $15,000
Boost your brand visibility by featuring your logo and booth number on every overhead, double sided aisle sign throughout the exhibit hall.
Closing Keynote | $25,000
Your company is acknowledged as a supporter of the closing keynote session at AONL 2026 through an unrestricted educational grant. AONL keynote sessions profile industry leading speakers and are extremely well attended.
Conference Badges and Lanyards | $18,000
Feature your logo in color on the official AONL Inspiring Leaders Conference lanyards and badges, which are worn by all attendees throughout the event.
Conference Mobile App | $15,000
Own the conference digital experience as the exclusive Mobile App Sponsor. The app is the go to tool for thousands of attendees — from agendas to alerts — putting your brand front and center every time they connect, plan, and engage.
Headshot Studio | $12,000
Position your brand at one of the most visited spots at the conference — the Headshot Lounge. Attendees will thank you every time they update their LinkedIn profile with their new, professional photo.
Hotel Key Cards | $18,000
High-profile and used every time attendees head to their room, the key card will feature your company logo on one side and the AONL brand on the other.
Keynote Session | $35,000
Your company will be recognized as a supporter of a keynote session through an unrestricted educational grant, with prominent visibility and the opportunity for brief stage recognition.
Well-Being Lounge | $12,500
Align your brand with calm and balance by sponsoring the Well Being Lounge — a serene space where attendees can pause, reset, and recharge during the conference.
Venue Branding Sponsorships | Pricing Varies
Elevate your brand with strategically placed signage and graphics designed to capture attention and engage attendees — secure this prime visibility today!
Opening Keynote | $50,000
Your company will be recognized as the premier supporter of the AONL 2026 opening keynote session through an unrestricted educational grant – including high-impact visibility and stage time to greet attendees.
Tech Pavilion | $12,500
Further establish your company as a technology leader by sponsoring the extremely popular Tech Bar. Sponsor has the opportunity to present your solution in a 10-minute session in the tech bar during the exhibit hall hours.
Tote Bag | $16,000
Showcase your brand on the official conference tote bags distributed to thousands of attendees at registration.
Contact AONL Conference Sales
Companies A-K Karen Romano
770-432-8410 x158 | kromano@tradeshowlogic.com
Companies L-Z Kathy Maguire
770-432-8410 x153 | kmaguire@tradeshowlogic.com