2025 Conference Sponsorship Opportunities


 

2025 National Meeting and Training Conference


JULY 12 - JULY 15, 2025
NEW YORK, NY

Path to Prosperity: Transportation for Connected, Thriving, and Sustainable Communities. 

Conference Sponsorship Opportunities

COMTO’s National Meeting & Training Conference (NMTC) is attended by transportation professionals at all career levels seeking an unparalleled networking opportunity, unique insights and curated content, focused on top
industry trends, research and best practices. Customized packages are available upon request.


Please contact Delia 
Gonçalves, Delia@COMTO.org, for any sponsorship inquiries. 

the nmtc provides sponsOrs with:

  • High visibility exposure
  • Cross promotion and engagement with transportation professionals and other sponsors
  • Access to COMTO’s audience and members through social content
  • A chance to engage with your target audience and prospective customers

 

All packages and prices are subject change.

You may purchase sponsorship online or complete the sponsorship commitment form and return to Delia Gonçalves - VP, External Affairs. Some sponsorship items have limited availability. Please contact Delia for more information and to confirm availability.

 


Premier Partner - $100,000

Sponsorship of Premier Event (Choose 1)

  • Industry Awards Gala (Tuesday, July 15, 2025)
    • Welcome remarks and introduction of the President's Award for Excellence
    • Opportunity to show short marketing video
  • Opening Plenary and Keynote Speaker (1 Keynote Only - Sunday, July 13, 2025)
    • Opening remarks and introduction of keynote speaker
    • Opportunity to show a short marketing video
  • Welcome Reception (Saturday, July 12, 2025)
    • Hornblower Infinity Vessel
      • Cruise from Chelsea Piers, Pier 61 enjoying views of the Stat ue of Liberty and the Brooklyn Bridge
      • Entertainment (DJ), food , and beverages for conference attendees
      • Docked Happy Hour: 7:00 PM, Departure: 8 :00 PM, Return: 10:00 PM
      • Chelsea Piers, Pier 61, 61 Chelsea Piers, New York, NY 10011
    • Opening remarks
    • Opportunity to show a short marketing video

 Additional Sponsor Benefits

  • (9) Conference Registrations
  • (7) Annual Individual Memberships
  • (1) Reserved Table for Industry Awards
  • (1) Reserved Table for Scholarship Awards
  • (3) Specialized recognition of the sponsorship (1) Eblast (2) social media posts
  • (1) Exhibit Booth
  • Featured article in COMTO's 2025 industry publication - Accelerate (distributed to all conference attendees)
  • Logo included on all conference signage, marketing materials and collateral
  • Welcome Bag Item – Branded item to be included in the welcome bag to be distributed to all attendees. To be provided by sponsor and can include marketing material or other branded items for inclusion. Additional collateral can be included, and provided by a sponsor, subject to approval.

Purchase Online


CHAMPION partner- $75,000 

Sponsorship of Premier Event (Choose 1)

  • Small Businesses Forum (Monday, July 14, 2025)
    • Opening remarks
    • Opportunity to show a short marketing video
  • Power Plenary - The Power of Community (Monday, July 14, 2025)
    • Opening remarks
    • Opportunity to show a short marketing video
  • Workforce (Development) Plenary and CITY Internship showcase (Breakfast) (Tuesday, July 15, 2025)
    • Opening remarks
    • Opportunity to show a short marketing video

Additional Sponsorship Benefits

  • (8) Conference Registrations
  • (6) Annual Individual Memberships
  • (1) Reserved Table for Industry Awards
  • (1) Reserved Table for Scholarship Awards
  • (1) Exhibit Booth
  • Logo included on all conference signage, marketing materials and collateral
  • Welcome Bag Item - A branded item to be included in the Welcome bag to be distributed to all attendees. To be provided by the sponsor and can include marketing material, or other branded items for inclusion. Additional collateral can be included, provided by a sponsor, subject to approval.

Purchase Online


Legacy Partner - $50,000 

Sponsorship of Premier Event (Choose 1)

  • Scholarship Awards Gala (Monday, July 14, 2025) 
    • Opening remarks
  • Legislative Plenary Session (Tuesday, July 15, 2025) (No Longer Available)
    • Opening remarks
  • Emerging Leaders Forum (Sunday, July 13, 2025)
    • Opening remarks

 Additional Sponsorship Benefits

  • (6) Conference Registrations
  • (4) Annual Individual Memberships
  • (1) Exhibit Booth
  • Logo included on all conference signage, marketing materials and collateral

Purchase Online


Platinum sponsor - $30,000 

Sponsorship of a Premier Event or Track (Choose 1)

  • Meet the Primes Event
    • Opportunity to show a short marketing video
  • Track Sponsorship
  • LOGO recognition as official sponsor of abstracts presented in selected track on all printed and marketing materials. Opportunity to include sponsor slide at the beginning and end of each presentation. (Slide must be provided by June 15, 2025)
    • Track 1: Leadership & Workforce
    • Track 2: Technology & Innovation
    • Track 3: Opportunity & Access

Additional Sponsorship Benefits

  • (4) Conference Registrations
  • (2) Annual Individual Memberships
  • (1) Exhibit Booth
  • Logo included on all conference signage, marketing materials and collateral

Purchase Online


diamond sponsor - $20,000 (No Longer Available)

Sponsorship of Premier Event (Choose 1)

  • Professional Development #1 (Saturday, July 12, 2025) (No Longer Available)
  • Professional Development #2 (Saturday, July 12, 2025) (No Longer Available)
  • 360 Photo Booth (No Longer Available)
  • Mobile App Sponsor (No Longer Available)

Additional Sponsorship Benefits

  • (3) Conference Registrations
  • (2) Annual Individual Memberships
  • (1) Exhibit Booth
  • Logo included on all conference signage, marketing materials and collateral 

Purchase Online


Gold sponsor - $15,000 

Sponsorship of one Premier Event (Choose 1)

  • Morning Movement & Meditation (2) day total (Yoga) (Sunday, July 13 and Monday, July 14, 2025) (No Longer Available) 
  • Photo Booth
  • Java Jolt (Coffee Break)

Additional Sponsorship Benefits

  • (2) Conference Registrations
  • (1) Annual Individual Memberships
  • Logo included on all conference signage, marketing materials, and collateral

Purchase Online


Bronze sponsor - $10,000 

Sponsorship of one Item (Choose 1)

  • Welcome Bag Item
  • Refreshment Station
  • Charging Station

Additional Sponsorship Benefits

  • (1) Conference Registrations
  • (1) Annual Individual Membership
  • Logo included on all conference signage, marketing materials and collateral

Purchase Online


Friends of COMTO Sponsor - $6,000

  • (1) Conference Registration
  • (1) Annual Individual Membership
  • Logo included in program and on website (deadline for program book logo May 30, 2025)

Purchase Online


 

Additional Sponsorship opportunities

 


Charging Station sponsor - $5,000 (No longer available) 

  • Looking for a great way to “connect” your company with conference attendees? Stations are placed at key, high traffic areas for use by all attendees. This is a high visibility opportunity.

Purchase Online


Conference pen & notes sponsor - $5,000 (No longer available)

Purchase Online


evening reception sponsor - $15,000

  • Sponsor an evening reception including light refreshments, wine, and beer. Your logo will be featured throughout the space.

Purchase Online


pre-conference b&b (Broadway & Baseball) Happy Hour sponsor - $10,000 (friday, july 11,2025, 4:00pm-6:00pm) (No longer available)

  • Sponsor Networking Ha ppy Hour for a ttendees of our pre-conference celebration . Get 4 tickets to your choice of Broadway shows (1 of 3), Baseball, or Bowling. Signage at reception and program recognition. Guests will gather for light refreshments (beer/wine, appetizers) before headin g out to enjoy specially curated excursions to Broadway Shows (Lion King, Hamilton, & MJ – The Musical) , Bowling, or a Baseball Game featuring the NY Yankees vs. Chicago Cubs. Provide opening remarks. Spons or signage throughout Pre-Conference Networking Reception Happy Hour, and program recognition.

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broadway sponsor - $5,000

  • Sponsor this uniquely New York experience. Get two tickets. Signage at reception and program recognition. Pre-conference attendees will enjoy specially curated excursions to one of three Broadway Shows Friday evening: Lion King, Hamilton, & MJ - The Musical. Sponsor benefits will include branded signage through Pre-conference Networking Reception Happy Hour, and program recognition.

Purchase Online


baseball sponsor - $5,000

  • Sponsor this uniquely New York experience. Get two tickets. Signage  throughout Pre-Conference Networking Reception Happy Hour, and program recognition. Pre-conference attendees will enjoy a specially curated excursion to Yankee Stadium in the Bronx as the New York Yankees take on the Chicago Cubs .

Purchase Online


bowling sponsor - $5,000

  • Sponsor a bowling and billiards outing at Frames Bowling Lounge for pre -conference attendees. Get four passes. Signage throughout Pre-Conference Networking Reception Happy Hour, and program recognition.

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hotel key card sponsor- $10,000 (No Longer Available)

Purchase Online 


java jolt SPONSOR - $5,000 

  • Learning is hard work and people need a break. Be the hero, while gaining premium exposure, by offering conference attendees that much-needed cup of coffee so they get the jump start they need for the rest of the day.

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name badge and lanyard sponsor- $20,000 (No longer available)

  • Brand the only item that attendees are required to wear, their name badges.

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PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT WORKSHOP SPONSOR - $15,000 

  • Sponsor one of two professional development workshops offered to attendees to cover skill building topics from industry experts. Sponsor to provide welcome remarks to attendees and logo included on session signage & conference website.

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photo booth sponsor - $7,500 (No longer available)

  • Location TBD.

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360 photo booth sponsor - $10,000 (No longer available)

  • Location TBD.

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refreshment station sponsor - $5,000

  • Offered at key, high traffic areas for use by all attendees stopping by for a refreshing drink or mint. Sponsors will have a logo printed on all the mints and waters through the conference. This sponsorship will also include signage and recognition in the program book and on the conference application.

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small business SPonsor - $3,000

  • Company Logo & QR code inclusion on Exclusive Small Business Wall of Recognition
  • (1) Conference Registration
  • Logo included on all conference signage, marketing materials and collateral

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wifi sponsor - $15,000 

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Welcome Bag Sponsor - $15,000 (No longer available)

  • This is a great way to make a first impression with the always popular, conference bags!
  • Attendees will receive a conference bag at registration giving your company full visibility during and after the
    conference.

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Welcome Bag Item - $5,000

  • Branded item to be included in welcome bag to be distributed to all attendees. Additional collateral can be included, provided by sponsor, subject to approval.

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exhibit booth - $4,500

  • Company Profile in the Conference app 
  • A conference website presence with a direct link to your company website
  • Company logo and 50-word description in the conference program book (deadline is 6/6/25) 
  • Two (2) Complimentary Exhibit-Only Passes for Exhibit Staff (Includes Access to The Exhibit Gallery and Complimentary Exhibit Gallery Food)
    • Additional Exhibit-Only Passes are $525 Each
  • Functions Printed logo on the passport raffle which encourages attendees to visit booths to enter a drawing for prizes 
  • Post-event electronic list of conference attendees who have opted-in to receive information from Exhibitors
  • 8’ high back drape and 3’ high side drape 
  • One (1) 6’ table with cloth skirt and white vinyl top 
  • Two (2) chairs 
  • One (1) 7” x 44” single line identification sign 
  • One (1) complimentary Internet connection available (for use on a single device over both days)
    • (110v electrical connection available at additional cost)

Purchase Online

Please contact Levi McCoy, conference@comto.org if you are interested in an exhibit booth and have additional questions. 


Conference Payment Terms, Cancellation and Refund Policy 

Click here to read the complete sponsorship agreement and cancellation policy.