AEC PM Connect 2026 - Kansas City
Sponsorship Options
Date: Thursday, October 22, 2026
Location: JCCC, Overland Park
Audience: ~75-100 AEC project management professionals and industry leaders
Event Overview
AEC PM Connect is a premier gathering designed to connect and empower AEC project managers with the insights, tools, and strategies they need to successfully deliver projects. This one day conference includes:
| One Project, Two Worlds: Navigating Public-Private Collaboration in AEC Space | A spotlight panel featuring influential leaders from both private firms and public agencies — city, state, and federal — sharing how they come together on large-scale infrastructure projects to navigate the complexities of cross-sector collaboration and deliver results that matter. |
|---|---|
| Two Distinct Tracks | Experienced PMs Track - Advanced strategies for leading complex, high-stakes project. PM Developers Track - Insights and tools for those who coach, mentor, and support PM talent development. |
| Pre-Connect Negotiation Workshop by Dan Oblinger | Former hostage negotiator turned leadership expert, Dan Oblinger delivers a powerful keynote on negotiation, trust, and communication—skills that are essential in AEC project success. |
Why Sponsor AEC PM Connect 2026?
AEC PM Connect is a premier gathering designed to connect and empower AEC project managers with the insights, tools, and strategies they need to successfully deliver projects. This one day conference includes:
- Targeted audience: 75-100 engaged AEC project management professionals and firm leaders
- Real conversations: Face-to-face time with decision-makers in a focused, single-day format
- Limited sponsor slots: Your brand won’t compete with a crowded sponsor roster
- Proven reach: EMI’s podcast has surpassed 5 million downloads — your brand extends well beyond the room
- Measurable ROI: Post-event metrics, attendee engagement data, and lead access included at Champion level
Sponsorship Tiers
Supporting Sponsor
$1,197
Partner Sponsor
$3,497
Champion Sponsor
$4,997
| Benefits | Supporter | Partner | Champion |
|---|---|---|---|
| Complimentary Tickets | 2 | 3 | 4 |
| Logo on event website, printed materials, and digital program | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ |
| Group social media thank-you post | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ |
| Invitation to opening and closing networking receptions | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ |
| Copies of Beyond PM Training book by Anthony Fasano | 1 | 2 | 5 |
| Exhibitor Table | ❌ | ✔ | ✔ |
| Premium logo placement in high-traffic areas | ❌ | ✔ | ✔ |
| Inclusion in pre-event email to registrants | ❌ | ✔ | ✔ |
| Dedicated social media shout-outs before the event | ❌ | 2 | 2 |
| Post-event mention in recap email | ❌ | ✔ | ✔ |
| Logo on website linked to your URL | ❌ | ✔ | ✔ |
| Co-branding on name badges | ❌ | ❌ | ✔ |
| Attendee list (name, company, title) | ❌ | ❌ | ✔ |
| 5-minute brand spotlight on main stage | ❌ | ❌ | ✔ |
| Podcast interviews on EMI Engineering Management Podcast | ❌ | ❌ | 2 |
| Brand mention at event opening and closing | ❌ | ❌ | ✔ |
| Podcast ad + Newsletter ad (redeemable within 12 months) | ❌ | ❌ | ✔ |
| Post-event promotion in recap content | ❌ | ❌ | ✔ |
Interested in Sponsoring?
Spots are limited. If you’d like to support the event and connect with AEC project management professionals, reach out to reserve your sponsorship.
Specialty Sponsorships
Pre-Connect Workshop Sponsor
$3,497
Get in front of the most committed attendees before the main event even begins.
Tuesday, June 9, 2026 | Keen Wealth Associates, Overland Park
The day before AEC PM Connect, a select group of 25–50 project managers will gather for High-Stakes Communication: A Foundational Workshop Experience for Project Managers by Dan Obgliner— an immersive, instructor-led session built around the principles and techniques of a hostage negotiator, applied to the real communication challenges AEC project managers face every day. Participants leave with a personalized plan for building lasting communication and negotiation habits.
Sponsoring this session puts your brand in front of a smaller, highly engaged room and carries through to the main event the following day.
- Naming rights: “Pre-Connect Seminar Sponsored by [Your Company]”
- 2 complimentary tickets to the Pre-Connect Seminar
- Logo on all seminar materials and signage
- Verbal thank-you from the facilitator at the start of the session
- Logo on website and digital program under Sponsors
- Recognition in pre-event and post-event emails to all AEC PM Connect registrants
- 1 copy of Beyond PM Training by Anthony Fasano PE, AEC PM
Lunch Sponsor
$1,497
Put your brand at the center of the day’s biggest networking moment.
- Naming rights: “Lunch Sponsored by [Your Company]”
- Logo on lunch buffet and table signage
- Verbal thank-you from the MC before the lunch break
- Option to place brochures or branded giveaways on lunch tables
- 1 complimentary ticket
- Logo on website and digital program
- Recognition in pre-event email to all registrants
- 1 copy of Beyond PM Training by Anthony Fasano PE, AEC PM
Opening Reception Sponsor
Taken
Kick off the event with high energy and maximum visibility.
- Naming rights: “Opening Reception Sponsored by [Your Company]”
- Podcast interview on EMI’s Engineering Management Podcast (5M+ downloads)
- Verbal thank-you during opening remarks
- Logo on reception signage, napkins, and table toppers
- Option to provide branded swag or materials at the reception
- 2 complimentary tickets
- Logo on website and digital program
- Recognition in pre-event and post-event emails to all attendees
- 1 copy of Beyond PM Training by Anthony Fasano PE, AEC PM
Closing Reception Sponsor
$2,497
Make a memorable final impression as the day wraps up.
- Naming rights: “Closing Reception Sponsored by [Your Company]”
- Podcast interview on EMI’s Engineering Management Podcast (5M+ downloads)
- Verbal thank-you during closing remarks
- Logo on reception signage, napkins, and table toppers
- Option to provide branded swag or materials at the reception
- 2 complimentary tickets
- Logo on website and digital program
- Recognition in pre-event and post-event emails to all attendees
- 1 copy of Beyond PM Training by Anthony Fasano PE, AEC PM
Interested in Sponsoring?
Spots are limited. If you’d like to support the event and connect with AEC project management professionals, reach out to events@engineeringmanagementinstitute.org to reserve your sponsorship.