Increase Your Visibility!
Being a sponsor at the AEI | IRD 2026 Conference, Co-Located with the Construction Institute’s CI & CRC Joint Conference 2026 presents an exciting opportunity to showcase your company's message and expand brand recognition within the construction industry. With participants ranging from contractors to designers and owners, you'll have the chance to connect with key stakeholders and demonstrate your commitment to innovation and excellence in construction.
For more information on sponsorship opportunities, please contact Seán Scully, Senior Manager, Media & Event Sales, ASCE
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Sponsor and Exhibitor Prospectus (PDF)
Increase Your Visibility!
Being a sponsor at the AEI & IRD 2026 Conference presents an exciting opportunity to showcase your company's message and expand brand recognition within the construction industry. With participants ranging from contractors to designers and owners, you'll have the chance to connect with key stakeholders and demonstrate your commitment to innovation and excellence in construction.
For more information on sponsorship opportunities, please contact Seán Scully, Senior Manager, Media & Event Sales, ASCE
Sponsor & Exhibitor Portal- Book Today!
Sponsor and Exhibitor Prospectus (PDF)
Sponsorship Opportunities
Platinum – $10,000
- Friday "Taste of Texas" Reception Host- As the exclusive hosts of Friday’s signature networking event, the sponsoring companies will enjoy premier brand visibility while fostering meaningful connections among attendees in a vibrant, celebratory atmosphere. - Sponsor brought by CI & CRC 2026 Joint Conference: Epic Games
- Welcome Reception – This Thursday night welcome reception provides the sponsoring company an opportunity to advertise their brand while providing a casual setting for attendees to connect with colleagues, network, and meet new friends. - Sponsor brought by CI & CRC 2026 Joint Conference: SpawGlass
Gold – $7,000
- Conference Wi-fi- Sponsor – Wi-Fi for attendees outside the technical session rooms and the registration area. Have your organization’s name as the Wi-Fi login password.- Sponsor brought by CI & CRC 2026 Joint Conference: Cianbro
- Premium Branding (Unavailable) – Make a big splash with column wraps, escalator runners, banners, or decals in high-traffic areas (Or maybe an ice sculpture at the reception). A booth is included with this sponsorship.
- Lanyards – Lanyards are the must-have accessory at the conference. Lanyards offer a way to display your logo while holding their badge, business cards, etc. throughout the Conference. - Sponsor brought by CI & CRC 2026 Joint Conference: Lumivero
- Mobile Application – Attendees will stay up to date with conference events and sessions. Your logo will welcome them into the app each time they use it.
- Charging stations – Consider positioning branded charging stations near your booth. People will stop by to take a closer look. Contact us for more information.
- Hotel Key Card Sleeves (Unavailable)– Put your organization’s brand into each attendee’s hands by sponsoring hotel key card sleeves at our headquarter hotel.
- Plenary Session– Be identified as the Thursday morning plenary session sponsor. Have your logo on the screen as everyone walks into the room to hear the keynote speaker. Put a promotional item on chairs and be recognized from the podium. -AEI | IRD Opening Plenary Sponsored by Texas A&M University Architectural Engineering | Sponsor brought by CI & CRC 2026 Joint Conference: HNTB
- Exhibit Hall Lunch – Highlight your organization at one of the lunches held in the exhibit hall of the Conference.
- Social Media Wall + Hard Hat Harold Game: Put your brand front and center. Your logo will appear on the conference’s social media photo backdrop, ensuring it shows up every time attendees post with the event hashtag. Plus, join the fun with the Hard Hat Harold Game. Attendees will search for Harold hiding around the conference each day and bring him to your company's Exhibitor Booth to claim a prize, driving traffic and visibility straight to you. -Sponsor brought by CI & CRC 2026 Joint Conference: Colas
Silver – $5,000
- The Luxe Break (2 Opportunities Available)- Treat attendees to an elevated restroom experience where they can freshen up with luxury products and soothing hand scrubs and help them feel recharged for their next net working moment. *One Male and One Female Restroom included in each opportunity.
- Attendee Welcome Giveaway (Multiple Opportunities Available)-Make a memorable first impression by welcoming attendees with a thoughtful branded gift or surprise. From chair drops to creative giveaways, that highlights your company and starts the conference experience on a high note.
- Final Program – Full page ad, inside front cover, plus logo on cover. - Sponsor brought by CI & CRC 2026 Joint Conference: Kiewit
- Continental Breakfast - Kickstart attendees’ day and put your brand front and center as they connect over fresh coffee, pastries, and morning conversation, fueling meaningful connections before the day ’s sessions begin.
- AEI | IRD Student Activities Welcome Reception – A high‑visibility opportunity to welcome emerging engineers and connect your brand with the next generation of AEI | IRD young professionals and students.
Bronze - $2,000
- Networking Break (5 available) – Always a good chance to network, refreshment breaks also serve as an opportunity to make your brand more memorable to attendees who need a quick pick-me-up before heading off to the next technical session.
- Student and Young Professional Event Sponsor –Sponsors brought by CI & CRC 2026 Joint Conference: Mc2 Civil and GFT and InTEC of San Antonio for CI & CRC Young Professional Events. AEI Bridge the Gap- Sponsored by PAE
- Technical Sessions – Have your logo on the session signage as attendees walk in the room, and a 30 sec video introduction at the beginning of the session. Includes option to put a promotional item on chairs. (Corporate/Organization Sponsors Only)
- Technical Tour Transportation – Allow attendees to get out of the hotel and tour a construction engineering project for a more hands-on experience. Sponsor will receive priority tickets and event signage.
- Morning Refresh Kits – Consider sponsoring branded recovery kits for attendees to revitalize and recharge. Think Vitamin C, breath mints, electrolyte patches, and more!
Copper - $1,000 & Under
- Final Program ¼ page ad (Multiple Sponsors) – Let attendees see your promo as they plan their conference itinerary!
- Wellness Activity – Support the wellness of the conference attendees by sponsoring a wellness activity, such as yoga or a morning run. Contact us for more information.
- Green Conference Initiative (Multiple Opportunities Available) – $1,000 each. Show conference attendees that your company practices green initiative designs with climate positive solutions to address climate change, risks and market challenges using innovative engineering practices.
- Specialty Drink Menu at the Ice Breaker Welcome Reception – $500 each. Create and name a customized specialty drink to be include at the welcome reception drink menu.