Sponsorship Opportunities
Make a Lasting Impression with a Tailored Sponsorship. Join us in Chicago for the AONL 2026 Annual Conference and position your company as a leader in the health care industry.
The American Organization for Nursing Leadership (AONL) is the professional association for nurse leaders across the United States and serves as a trusted voice in the health care community. Its annual gathering attracts thousands of nurse executives, directors, managers and educators, providing a valuable platform for networking and showcasing products and services to nursing leaders and health care decision makers.
NEW for AONL 2026!
The Executive Experience at AONL 2026
Position your brand alongside the nation’s top nursing decision-makers. The Executive Experience is a NEW premium offering embedded within the AONL Annual Conference — designed exclusively for nurse executives. Connect with 500 of the nation’s top nurse executives through this premium “conference within a conference.” Designed exclusively for senior leaders, the Executive Experience blends curated education, elevated hospitality, and exclusive networking — giving sponsors unmatched access and engagement with health care’s most influential decision-makers. The Executive Experience is a premium offering embedded within the AONL Annual Conference — designed exclusively for nurse executives.
Professional Brand Pavilion
The Professional Brand Pavilion is a dynamic hub on the show floor where nurse leaders can sharpen their professional presence, explore productivity-enhancing tools and gain hands-on skills that fuel growth. Interactive labs, live coaching and technology showcases give attendees practical takeaways that directly impact their daily work and long-term leadership trajectory. Positioned in a high-traffic location, the Professional Brand Pavilion guarantees visibility and creates sustained opportunities for sponsors to connect with engaged health care leaders.
Why Sponsor AONL 2026?
15,000+
Nursing Leaders
5,000+
Conference Attendees
500+
Healthcare Organizations
2
Days of Networking
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Network & Socialize
Affiliate Leaders Luncheon
$12,000
Network with regional nurse leaders in a relaxed lunchtime setting that encourages meaningful connections.
AONL Welcome Event
Pricing Varies
Kick off the AONL conference by becoming a key sponsor of our highly anticipated Welcome Event.
FAONL Designee Reception
$8,500
The AONL Fellow Designation, FAONL, is the preeminent honor for nurse leaders. Position your company alongside senior leaders at this intimate reception, attended by 50–75 influential executives, including the AONL board of directors and AONL Fellows.
Make a lasting impression by sponsoring the First-Time Attendee Reception — your chance to connect with 500 of AONL's newest members and first‑time attendees as they kick off their conference experience, plus receive a special mention in the First‑Time Attendee webinar held before the event.
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Attendee Mailing Lists
Starting at $300
Reach prospects and leads gathered at the AONL Conference by purchasing the attendee registration list (.xls format). Available March 1, 2026 (pre-list) and after April 3, 2026 (post-show list). This special offer is for 2026 exhibitors only.
Email Banner Ad
$3,000
Reach 15,000+ nursing leadership decision makers by sponsoring an AONL Annual Conference promotional email — a powerful way to showcase your brand, products, and services directly in their inbox.
Email Blast
$8,000
Put your message in front of 15,000+ nurse leaders — including every AONL member and AONL 2026 attendee.
Promote your products and services with an ad in the daily emails sent to attendees each day of the conference. Limited to one sponsor per day. Contact the sales team for details.
Gain exclusive, high visibility branding on the conference registration confirmation email sent to every participant — a prime touchpoint before the event. Artwork due by October 31.
Tote Bag Insert
$2,650
Put your brand directly in attendees' hands! This exclusive opportunity lets you include a custom offer or message in every conference tote bag, ensuring your company stands out from the start.
Drive Booth Traffic
Drive booth traffic and visibility by sponsoring a breakfast station in the exhibit hall — a perfect way to start attendees' day with your brand.
Exhibit Hall Giveaway
$4,500
Guaranteed traffic and qualifying leads. This is your opportunity to attract attendees to your booth for a chance to win a $500 American Express gift card. Gift card included in sponsorship. Limited availability. Spots will sell out!
Passport to Prizes
$2,750
Guaranteed traffic! This opportunity will drive attendees to your booth for a chance to win a prize. The passport program sells out every year so act soon.
Snack Stations
Starting at $6,000
Drive traffic to your booth space by offering attendees a snack.
Educate & Engage
Education Expo Session
$6,000
AONL exhibitors have the opportunity to conduct a 20-minute session in the Education Expo which is prominently positioned on the Exhibit Floor. Space is limited.
Focus Group
$10,000
Looking for industry insights or product feedback? Host a Focus Group at AONL and engage directly with nurse leaders to get the answers you need.
Sunrise Session
$15,000
Invest in a Sunrise Session to align your expertise with AONL 2026 programming in a 45-minute session with a turnkey room set and breakfast. Sunrise Sessions are slated to run concurrently from 7:00 - 7:45 a.m. on Tuesday, March 31. Limited to 8 session sponsors.
Podcast
$4,500
AONL's Today in Nursing Leadership podcast is a great way to showcase your company's expertise to the AONL community. Vendors are invited to share new knowledge, fresh ideas, and creative solutions during a 15-minute podcast recording.
Maximize Your Brand Onsite
Opening Keynote
$50,000
Your company will be recognized as the premier supporter of the AONL 2026 opening keynote session through an unrestricted educational grant – including high-impact visibility and stage time to greet attendees.
Keynote Session
$35,000
Your company will be recognized as a supporter of a keynote session through an unrestricted educational grant, with prominent visibility and the opportunity for brief stage recognition.
Closing Keynote
$25,000
Your company is acknowledged as a supporter of the closing keynote session at AONL 2026 through an unrestricted educational grant. AONL keynote sessions profile industry leading speakers and are extremely well attended.
Feature your logo in color on the official AONL Inspiring Leaders Conference lanyards and badges, which are worn by all attendees throughout the event.
Hotel Key Cards
$18,000
High-profile and used every time attendees head to their room, the key card will feature your company logo on one side and the AONL brand on the other.
Tote Bag
$16,000
Showcase your brand on the official conference tote bags distributed to thousands of attendees at registration.
Aisle Sign
$15,000
Boost your brand visibility by featuring your logo and booth number on every overhead, double sided aisle sign throughout the exhibit hall.
Conference Mobile App
$15,000
Own the conference digital experience as the exclusive Mobile App Sponsor. The app is the go-to tool for thousands of attendees — from agendas to alerts — putting your brand front and center every time they connect, plan, and engage.
Help attendees stay hydrated and become more sustainable by sponsoring a reusable water bottle and help keep single-use items out of landfills. Your logo will be featured on Fill it Forward water bottles. Each time an attendee fills up their water bottle at a branded station, Fill it Forward donates to a charity.
The Innovator Pavilion is a dynamic space on the AONL 2026 exhibit floor, designed to spotlight nurse-led startups, technologies, and bold ideas transforming health care. This high-traffic area draws attendees eager to explore what's next — and puts your brand right alongside the action.
Chill Zone
$12,500
Align your brand with calm and balance by sponsoring the Well Being Lounge — a serene space where attendees can pause, reset, and recharge during the conference.
Venue Branding Sponsorships
Pricing Varies
Elevate your brand with strategically placed signage and graphics designed to capture attention and engage attendees — secure this prime visibility today!
Executive Experience
Leadership Insights
$15,000
Showcase your thought leadership with senior nurse executives in a dedicated 50-minute session, designed to highlight your expertise and spark meaningful dialogue.
C-Suite Central
$20,000
Claim the spotlight with the most powerful audience in the hall. As the exclusive C-Suite Central sponsor, your brand will fuel high-level networking, conversations, and comfort for decision-makers throughout the event.
Stand out by aligning your brand with the most exclusive networking event of the conference. Three sponsors will share the spotlight at this dedicated reception, where chief nurse executives and chief nursing officers gather for high-level conversation, peer connection, and collaboration.
Professional Brand Pavilion
Headshot Studio – Exclusive
$15,000 - SOLD
One of the most popular conference experiences, the Headshot Studio attracts hundreds of leaders updating their professional portraits. With lead retrieval provided, every participant becomes a new contact. After their session, attendees are directed to your booth to view and download their photos—driving guaranteed traffic, broad visibility, and lasting brand impressions as they share their new headshots online.
TECHBar & Productivity Lab
$12,500
A hands-on learning space where leaders test new tools and receive expert tech guidance. The TECHBar & Productivity Lab is where innovation meets practical application.
Help leaders elevate their professional profiles. This lab is a hands-on activation dedicated to helping leaders strengthen their professional brand.
Personal Brand Lab
$12,500
This space offers one-on-one and small group coaching designed to help leaders deepen self-awareness, strengthen leadership habits and build teams that perform at their best.