Sponsorship Opportunities

Sponsor the 2026 NASBLA Annual Conference

Get Your Brand in Front of the Decision-Makers Shaping Boating Safety Nationwide

The 2026 NASBLA Annual Conference brings together 300+ influential professionals from all 50 states and federal agencies—leaders who drive policy, purchasing decisions and program implementation across the recreational boating safety community.
 
This is not a passive audience. This is where decisions are made.
 
👉 Limited sponsorship opportunities are now available!

Why Sponsor?

The NASBLA Annual Conference offers a unique opportunity to align your organization with national recreational boating safety initiatives while building meaningful connections with professionals influencing policy, education, enforcement and outreach. 

Who Should Sponsor?

This conference is ideal for organizations looking to connect with a highly targeted, influential audience, including:
  • Outdoor and sporting goods brands
  • Marine manufacturers and equipment providers
  • Safety and technology companies
  • Apparel and lifestyle brands in the water recreation space
  • Training, education and compliance providers
 
If your products or services intersect with boating, water safety or outdoor recreation — this is your audience!
 

NASBLA offers multiple ways to position your brand—whether your goal is visibility, engagement or category ownership.

 

Sponsorship Levels

Choose a sponsorship level that aligns with your organization’s goals and desired level of visibility.
Level Benefits
Presenting Sponsor: $25,000 (EXCLUSIVE)

"NASBLA Annual Conference presented by [Sponsor]"

  • Top logo placement across all conference materials

  • Opportunity to deliver a general session presentation to all conference attendees (content subject to NASBLA approval)

  • Verbal recognition at Opening Ceremonies, Opening General Session, Closing Ceremonies, and Awards Banquet 

  • Exclusive badge sponsorship with logo printed on all attendee badges 

  • Premium exhibit booth location + two additional representatives

  • Three push notifications via conference mobile app 

  • Recognition in pre- and post-event communications 

  • Featured social media spotlight
Platinum Sponsor: $18,000 (2-3 Available)
  • Prominent logo placement on conference materials

  • Opportunity to sponsor and introduce a general session (no standalone presentation) 

  • Verbal recognition at opening and closing ceremonies 

  • Exhibit booth included (priority placement after Presenting Sponsor) + one additional representative 

  • One push notification via conference mobile app 

  • Recognition in pre-event promotional materials 

  • Social media sponsor spotlight 
Gold Sponsor: $10,000 (5 Available)

  • Logo placement on conference materials

  • Exhibit booth included (includes one representative) 

  • Recognition in conference materials and mobile app 

  • Verbal recognition at opening ceremonies 

  • Priority access to add one event sponsorship (subject to availability)
Silver Sponsor: $5,000

  • Logo placement on website and conference mobile app

  • Recongition in conference materials

 

Exclusive Sponsorship Opportunities

Maximize visibility with high-impact, limited-availability sponsorships.
Opportunity Benefits
Lanyard Sponsor: $7,500 (EXCLUSIVE)

  • Logo on all attendee lanyards 

  • Distributed to every attendee at registration 

  • Recognition in the conference mobile app 

  • Opportunity to provide a branded giveaway for a conference general session 
T-Shirt Sponsor: $7,500 (EXCLUSIVE)

  • Logo on official conference T-shirt

  • T-shirts distributed to conference attendees 

  • Recognition in the conference mobile app 

  • Option to include branded messaging on shirt design, below organization logo (subject to NASBLA approval)
Mobile App Sponsor: $7,500 (EXCLUSIVE)

  • App splash screen branding

  • Banner ad placement within the app

  • Two push notifications

  • Logo recognition throughout the app

  • Logo on the app download sign at the registration desk

General Session Room Sponsor:

$7,500 (EXCLUSIVE)

  • Naming recognition for the general session room 

  • Prominent signage inside and outside the room 

  • Logo displayed on screen prior to and between sessions 

  • Verbal recognition at the opening general session 

  • Recognition in the conference mobile app 

  • Opportunity to provide branded materials in the room (subject to NASBLA approval) 

Breakout Session Room Sponsor:

$4,500 (2 Available)

  • Naming recognition for one breakout room 

  • Signage inside and outside the room 

  • Logo displayed on screen prior to sessions 

  • Recognition in the conference mobile app 

  • Opportunity to provide branded materials in the room (subject to NASBLA approval)

Networking / Hospitality Sponsor: $6,500

  • Branded networking or hospitality area 

  • Signage and recognition in mobile app 

Official Wi-Fi Sponsor — $6,000 (EXCLUSIVE)

  • Custom Wi-Fi network name and password 

  • Logo on all Wi-Fi signage 

  • Recognition in the mobile app 

Registration Sponsor — $6,000 (EXCLUSIVE)

  • Branding at registration/check-in area 

  • Recognition on registration materials 

  • Opportunity to provide branded materials for the registration desk 

  • Opportunity to provide a branded giveaway for a conference general session 

  

Sponsor High-Impact Events

Align your brand with key moments that bring attendees together.
Event Benefits
Chair's Reception: $12,500 (EXCLUSIVE)

  • “Chair’s Reception brought to you by [Sponsor]” 

  • Opportunity for brief welcome remarks 

  • Prominent signage 

  • Recognition in mobile app 
Awards Banquet: $10,000 (EXCLUSIVE)

  • “NASBLA Awards Banquet presented by [Sponsor]” 

  • Logo displayed during awards presentations 

  • Signage recognition at entrance and on stage 

  • Reserved table with centerpiece 
Offsite Event: $8,500 (EXCLUSIVE)

  • Naming rights 

  • Onsite signage and branding 

  • Recognition in event promotions 

Exhibitor Reception: $7,500 (EXCLUSIVE)

  • “Exhibitor Reception brought to you by [Sponsor]” 

  • Branding at entrance and within exhibit hall 

  • Verbal recognition during event 

Coffee Break Sponsor: $5,000

  • Signage at coffee stations 

  • Recognition in mobile app 

Continental Breakfast: $3,500 per day

  • Signage at breakfast station 

  • Recognition in mobile app 

 

LET’S FIND THE RIGHT FIT

Not sure which sponsorship is right for your organization?

We’re happy to walk through options and recommend the best fit based on your goals.

Contact Taylor Kirshe to book a 15-minute sponsorship call. 

 

Ready to Connect with industry leaders?

Secure your sponsorship today to maximize your visibility and impact at NASBLA’s premier national event.

To reserve your sponsorship, please contact:

Taylor Kirshe / taylor@nasbla.org