Review the available sponsorship packages below, or on the pdf linked below. When you're ready to commit, fill out the sponsorship form and return it to Conference@APATexas.org.

Questions? Please contact Executive Administrator, Abbey Aguirre, or President, Fred Lopez, at Conference@APATexas.org.

APATX26, hosted by the American Planning Association Texas Chapter, attracts professionals from diverse fields, including planners, engineers, architects, public health experts, and more. This year’s conference aims to build on past successes, offering value through sponsorships at various levels. Sponsoring helps provide education for attendees while promoting your organization to a wide range of professionals and decision-makers.

• Connect with Texas’ Top Influencers: Gain direct access to the state’s most influential planners and industry leaders.
• Maximize Your Brand Exposure: Showcase your brand to over 1,100 attendees who are actively shaping the future of planning across Texas.
• Build Lasting Relationships: Elevate your brand’s visibility, attract new clients, and network with key decision-makers—including planners, directors, city management, and elected officials.
• Engage with Future Leaders: Position your brand to connect with the next generation of planners and industry professionals driving innovation.
• Support a Prestigious Event: Align your organization with APATX’s premier annual event, recognized as a cornerstone of the Texas planning community.

Partners in Planning | $500

Introducing Partners in Planning—a unique sponsorship opportunity for firms with fewer than 10 people to showcase your brand at the conference. With your logo featured on a Partners in Planning banner and on the conference website, this is a great way to gain exposure while supporting the planning community.

City Partners | $500

Introducing City Partners—a special sponsorship opportunity for municipalities to display their logo on a banner at the job board area and gain exclusive access to a 1-hour consulting session with the Platinum sponsor of your choice. Showcase your city while connecting with key industry leaders.

*These sponsorships can be purchased on their own OR in addition to a signature sponsorship.

Awards Lunch Sponsor | $6,000 (only one available)
Sponsor the annual Texas Planning Awards Celebration held at the Irving Convention Center at Las Colinas. This sponsorship includes an exhibitor booth, logo on the conference website and app, and four (4) conference registrations.

Opening Reception Sponsor | $5,000 (only one available)
Sponsor the annual Texas Opening Reception held at the Irving Convention Center at Las Colinas. This sponsorship includes an exhibitor booth, logo on the conference website and app, and four (4) conference registrations.

Plenary Sponsor | $3,000 (only one available)
Sponsor the 2026 Ethics Case of the Year Plenary session. This session is heavily attended (500+ attendees) and will be held at the Irving Convention Center at Las Colinas. This sponsorship includes logo prominently displayed at the Plenary, logo on the conference website and app, and two (2) conference registrations.

Emerging Planning Leaders Mixer Sponsor | $1,000
Support the Emerging Planning Leaders Party following the Opening Reception! Gain exclusive brand exposure to the next generation of planning professionals in a dynamic, high-energy setting. This sponsorship includes logo banners at the Emerging Planning Leaders Part, logo on the conference website and app, and one (1) conference registration.

Mobile Workshop Sponsor | $1,000
Support the Mobile Workshops exploring the host city. This sponsorship includes logo banners at the Mobile Workshop pick-up location, logo inside the transportation vehicle(s), and logo on the conference website and app.

*These sponsorships can be purchased on their own OR in addition to a signature sponsorship.

Lanyard Sponsor | $5,000 (only one available)
Gain maximum visibility by having your company’s logo featured on every attendee’s lanyard—ensuring your brand is front and center throughout the entire conference. This sponsorship includes four (4) conference registrations.

Technology Sponsor | $3,000 (only one available)
Keep your brand connected by sponsoring the conference wifi and four phone charging stations, Your logo will be included on all wifi sigange and signs visible by attendees while they recharge their devices throughout the conference. This sponsorship includes two (2) conference registrations.

Break Sponsor | $3,000 (only four available)
Fuel attendees’ energy and keep your brand front and center by sponsoring one of four breaks throughout the conference. This sponsorship includes logo signage at one break and four (4) conference registrations.