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CPE 2026 Sponsorship Interest Form
Professional Photographers of NC (PPNC) & Carolina Photo Expo
📅 September 11–14, 2026
📍 Embassy Suites Brier Creek, Raleigh NC
Thank you for your interest in being a sponsor and/or exhibitor at PPNC’s Carolina Photo Expo!
How this works: Browse and select the sponsorship opportunities that interest you below — your running estimated total updates live at the top of the page. Complete your contact information, then click Submit My Sponsorship Interest. You’ll be provided a PDF summary of your selections to download right after submitting, and our team will be notified immediately.Our Sponsorship Coordinator Jason Overby will follow up to confirm availability and finalize the details of your sponsorship package.
Questions? [email protected] | (252) 425-7387 | carolinaphotoexpo.com
Your Current Selections
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Sponsorship Packages
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Platinum
$3,750
- 10×20 Booth or $1,200 credit
- Full-page Workbook ad ★
- Up to 5 comp. registrations
- Logo on all speaker banners
- PreFunction floor graphic
- Premier website logo
- Email blast inclusion
- 3 social media posts
- Attendee list access
- Speaking/Demo/5-min video
- Virtual Vendor page (12 mo.) ★
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Gold
$2,750
- 10×10 Booth or $650 credit
- Full-page Workbook ad ★
- Up to 3 comp. registrations
- Logo on all speaker banners
- PreFunction floor graphic
- Website logo
- Email blast inclusion
- 2 social media posts
- Attendee list access
- Virtual Vendor page (12 mo.) ★
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Silver
$1,950
- 10×10 Booth or $400 credit
- Half-page Workbook ad
- Up to 2 comp. registrations
- Logo on all speaker banners
- PreFunction floor graphic
- Website logo
- Email blast inclusion
- 1 social media post
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Bronze
$1,250
- $300 sponsor credit
- Half-page Workbook ad
- 1 comp. registration
- Logo on all speaker banners
- PreFunction floor graphic
- Website logo
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Signage & Physical Branding
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Regis/Info Booth Wrap ★ Exclusive
4'×5' graphic on front of Registration/Information Booth — maximum impressions as every attendee arrives/visits. Includes handout in Welcome Bag.
$1,650
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Edit Lab Sponsor ★ Exclusive
Title Sponsor of conference room/edit lab, window clings on entry doors/windows, marketing materials. Optional representative in room Sat/Sun.
$3,500
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PreFunction Floor Decals
Your logo and QR code printed on a 16×24 floor decal displayed all weekend in PreFunction.
$200
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Hall Directional Signs ★ Exclusive
Your brand on all wayfinding signs throughout the venue.
$850
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Session Room Naming
Name a breakout room after your brand for the full conference. (3 available)
$750
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Photo Spot Backdrop ★ Exclusive
Branded photo backdrop in the PreFunction Area — available all weekend.
$1,250
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Restroom Mirror Clings ★ Exclusive
Small-format logo placement in all restrooms.
$750
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Outdoor Courtyard Naming ★ Exclusive
Branded phone/camera charging stations throughout the venue.
$1,250
Food & Beverage
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Morning Coffee/Tea Sponsor
Logo at coffee station, on all signage, ad on screen. (3 available)
$1,000
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Lunch Break Sponsor
Branded signage at one lunch, up to 10-min presentation or video, printed material to each attendee. (3 available)
$1,750
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Mid-Day Snack Buffet
Afternoon snack during Friday PreCon, Saturday Trade Show, and Sunday Platform. (3 available)
$1,500
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Cocktail Hour Sponsor ★ Exclusive
Branded cocktail napkins, bar signage, and opening verbal recognition.
$1,500
Trade Show — Saturday 11am–4:30pm
Subtotal: $0
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Double Booth PACKAGE (10x20)
10×20 booth, floor decal, load in/load out assistant. Standard decor: 2×6 ft tables, 3 chairs, pipe/drape.
$1,400
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Double Booth Space (10x20)
10×20 booth. Standard decor: 2×6 ft tables, 2 chairs, pipe/drape.
$1,100
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Single Booth PACKAGE (10x10)
10×10 booth, floor decal, load in/load out assistant. Standard decor: 6 ft table, 2 chairs, pipe/drape.
$900
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Single Booth Space (10x10)
10×10 booth. Standard decor: 6 ft table, 2 chairs, pipe/drape.
$650
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Demo Stage HEADLINER ★ Exclusive
Sponsored hands-on product demo or presentation (30 min) on Demo Stage in PreFunction. Custom banner included.
$500
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Trade Show Map Sponsor ★ Exclusive
Logo on printed and digital floor maps distributed to all attendees.
$200
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Prize Drawing Sponsor
Your product as grand prize; brand announced at drawing. (5 available)
$200
Events & Parties
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Opening Night Kick Off Sponsor ★ Exclusive
Presenting sponsor of the kickoff party — signage, verbal recognition, branded items.
$2,750
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Awards Banquet Sponsor ★ Exclusive
Top-of-program recognition at the annual awards dinner, ad on back of agenda at each place setting.
$2,500
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Saturday Night Party Title Sponsor ★ Exclusive
Brand on event collateral, stage recognition, video or opening remarks.
$2,000
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Photo Excursion (Fri) Sponsor ★ Exclusive
Title sponsor of a 4-hour photo excursion PreCon event.
$1,000
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Headshot Lounge Sponsor ★ Exclusive
Branded headshot station — extremely popular at photography conferences.
$1,000
Wearables & Carry Items
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Lanyard Sponsor ★ Exclusive
Your logo on every lanyard worn by every attendee all weekend.
$1,000
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Badge Sponsor ★ Exclusive
Logo on all attendee name badges.
$500
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Welcome Bag Sponsor ★ Exclusive
Your logo prominently on the official conference tote given to all registrants.
$1,250
Print & Collateral
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Monday Workshop Workbook Sponsor ★ Exclusive
Logo on front, full spread ad near front, back cover full-page ad, public mention.
$1,500
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Workshop Full-Page Ad
Full-page ad in the Monday Workshop workbook.
$350
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Workshop Half-Page Ad
Half-page interior ad in the Monday Workshop workbook.
$200
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Welcome Bag Insert
Your flyer, catalog, or branded item inserted in every attendee bag.
$200
Digital & AV
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Conference App Sponsor ★ Exclusive
Logo and splash screen placement in the official conference mobile app.
$1,500
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Wi-Fi Sponsor ★ Exclusive
Your brand name as the Wi-Fi network name (e.g., ConnectWithAcme); printed cards with logo.
$1,250
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Slideshow Ad
Full-screen ad slide shown on TV in PreFunction all weekend; social media post.
$150
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Email Blast
Logo and short copy in pre-/post-conference email to all registrants and PPNC members. (5 available)
$350
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Website Logo and Link
Company logo and link of your choice on Carolina Photo Expo website.
$350
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Video Ad
Up to 5-min ad played before Platform Speaker; printed marketing piece to each attendee. (5 available)
$450
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Social Media Shoutouts
Sponsored posts on PPNC Instagram and Facebook.
$150
📋 Step 2 — Your Contact Information
Please complete the fields below. All information will be sent together with your sponsorship selections in a single email.
Review your selections and contact information above, then submit.
By submitting your sponsorship interest, you’ll be provided a PDF summary of your selections to download, and our team will be notified of your submission.
Thank You for Your Sponsorship Interest!
Your selections have been sent to our team. Download your PDF summary below for your records — a confirmation email is also on its way to you.
Our Sponsorship Coordinator Jason Overby will be in touch with you soon to confirm availability and walk you through the next steps.
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Questions in the meantime?
[email protected] | (252) 425-7387 | carolinaphotoexpo.com
[email protected] | (252) 425-7387 | carolinaphotoexpo.com