Dear Industry Member,

It is our pleasure to invite you to participate in the 2025 AMPO Annual Conference, taking place September 15^th–19^th at the Rhode Island Convention Center in Providence, RI.

Sponsoring at the AMPO Annual Conference is an excellent opportunity to increase your company’s visibility and build solid business relationships with over 500 planning professionals, including MPO directors, transportation planners, and elected officials from across the country. AMPO’s current network reaches over 1,000 individuals throughout the transportation planning industry via our in-person and virtual events.

Space is limited, so we encourage you to register soon. This year, we are offering additional ways for you to distinguish yourself from your competition and generate leads through unique branded sponsor items like the mobile app, specialized on-site branded opportunities, conference bags, and more!

We are also excited to share our new Industry Partnership Program that provides organizations with exceptional access to the AMPO community through unique annual marketing and sponsorship opportunities of AMPO thought leaders, webinar series, networking events, and conferences each year. Note – Industry Partners will receive first choice of booth location and additional event benefits for the annual conference.

Should you have any questions, please contact Kelly at kcoates@ampo.org or events@AMPO.org We look forward to the opportunity to partner with you at the 2025 AMPO Annual Conference in Providence, RI.

Best regards,

Pragati Srivastava
President, AMPO Board of Directors
Director, Memphis Urban Area, Metropolitan Planning Organization (MPO), Memphis, TN

Bill Keyrouze
Executive Director, AMPO
Arlington, VA

Additional Sponsor Opportunities:

At the PLATINUM LEVEL ($5,500 contribution), you receive:

• (3) complimentary registrations
• Option to sponsor a Conference Morning Meeting, Luncheon OR Trivia Night. Recognition at the sponsored event
• Opportunity to put a promotional advertisement slide in the deck that rotates during walk-in/out of general sessions
• A premier placed designated draped exhibit table
• Pre-conference attendee email list. Sent the week of August 25.
• Name and logo in the official conference mobile app, on the conference webpage, in pre-conference emails, and prominently displayed at the event
• Post conference attendee email list

At the GOLD LEVEL ($4,500 contribution), you receive:

• (2) complimentary registrations
• Coffee break sponsor with name prominently displayed on site
• Opportunity to put a promotional brochure in the attendee conference tote bag
• A designated draped exhibit table
• Pre-conference attendee email list. Sent the week of August 25.
• Name and logo in the official conference mobile app, on the conference webpage, in pre-conference emails, and prominently displayed at the event
• Post conference attendee email list

At the SILVER LEVEL ($3,500 contribution), you receive:

• (2) complimentary registrations
• A designated draped exhibit table
• Post conference attendee email list
• Name and logo in the official conference mobile app, on the conference webpage, in pre-conference emails, and prominently displayed at the event

At the BRONZE LEVEL ($3,000 contribution), you receive:

• (1) complimentary registration
• Name and Logo in the official conference mobile app, on the conference webpage, and prominently displayed at the event
• Post conference attendee email list

Conference Lanyard Sponsor – $1,500 + Cost of lanyards (600)

Keep your company name front and center on our eco-friendly conference lanyards. Each attendee will receive this item with their badge to display their name for all conference related events. Single-color print. Lanyards developed and supplied by AMPO.

Conference Water Bottle Sponsor – $1,500 + Cost of water bottles (600)

Customized and co-branded with your logo and the AMPO conference logo. These branded sustainable and reusable water bottles will be available for all attendees Recyclable water bottle selections will be offered to sponsor to select from. AMPO staff will coordinate water bottle selections with sponsor and coordinate production.

In-booth Food & Beverage (limited to 2 per day) – $1,500 + cost of Food & Beverage

NEW for 2025 – Keep attendees fueled by sponsoring in booth food or beverage. Coffee cart, donut wall, make your own trail mix, candy bar, or a specialty cocktail – they will appreciate you.

Conference Mobile App – $6,000

NEW for 2025 – AMPO’s conference mobile app will be used by attendees multiple times throughout the conference. Your organization’s logo will be featured on the splash screen, which is the first screen users see when launching the app.

2025 Branding Opportunities

NEW for 2025 – Place your message on a column, an overhead banner, digital sign or more. If interested in on-site branding opportunities, please email us directly for more details and pricing information.

Hotel:

Omni Providence Hotel
1 W Exchange St, Providence, RI 02903
(401) 598-8000

Meeting Location:

Rhode Island Convention Center
Providence, RI
1 Sabin St, Providence, RI 02903
(401) 458-6000

Exhibitor Information:

• Booth: 8×10 space with 8’ high back drape; 3’ high side rail; 6’x30” high skirted table; 2 folding chairs; exhibitor ID sign; wastebasket.
• WiFi: Complimentary basic connection for checking email or web browsing.

Exhibitor Hours:

Move-in:

• Monday, September 15th (2:00-5:00 PM)
• Tuesday, September 16th (7:00-8:00 AM)

Exhibit Hours (subject to change; check online agenda):

• Tuesday, September 16th (8:00 AM–5:00 PM)
• Wednesday, September 17th (8:00 AM–5:00 PM)
• Thursday, September 18th (8:00 AM–3:30 PM)

Move Out:

• Thursday, September 18th (3:30–5:30 PM)

Closing Reception:

• Thursday, September 18th (5:30-6:30 PM)

Questions? Please contact Kelly @ kcoates@ampo.org  

Are you interested in helping communities thrive by planning for safe, reliable, and equitable multi-modal transportation networks that are accessible to all? Does your organization seek to elevate themselves within the transportation planning industry?

Introducing AMPO’s Industry Partnership Program that provides organizations with exceptional access to the AMPO community through unique annual marketing and sponsorship opportunities of AMPO thought leaders, webinar series, networking events, and conferences each year.

• Discount on membership dues and registration fees
• External exposure via AMPO communication channels
• Leverage AMPO resources
• Access to AMPO members
• Partner recognition at AMPO webinars and conferences

We are aware the important role you play in the development and success of our membership by sharing your expertise and introducing new products and services. Collaborate with us and leverage our growing communication channels and education touch points with our current network that reaches over 1,000 individuals throughout the transportation planning industry.

Be an active part of our initiative to help communities thrive by strengthening the MPOs that plan for safe, reliable, and equitable multi-modal transportation networks that are accessible to all. Our collective partnership can benefit MPOs of all sizes with a variety of needs. Together we can provide platforms to share innovative approaches and curated solutions to help all MPOs positively impact their regions.