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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.
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 - $75,000
Sponsorship of Premier Event (Choose 1)
Industry Awards Gala (Tuesday, July 28, 2026)
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 26, 2026)
Opening remarks and introduction of keynote speaker
Opportunity to show a short marketing video
Welcome Reception (Saturday, July 25, 2026)
Opening remarks
Opportunity to show a short marketing video
Additional Sponsor Benefits
(5) Conference Registrations
(4) 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 2026 industry publication - Accelerate (shared with 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.
Sponsor Promo Video - Sponsor provides video elements, while COMTO will produce, edit and post to social media platforms. Social Promo Video will not exceed 1 min in length. Sponsor video material to provide should include: recorded testimonial/interview (60 seconds) and supporting video or pictures. (please contact Delia Gonçalves for guidance).
Power Plenary: The Power of Public Private Partnerships (Monday, July 27, 2026)
Opening remarks
Opportunity to show a short marketing video
Workforce Development Plenary and CITY Internship Showcase (Breakfast) (Tuesday, July 25, 2026)
Exclusive Opportunity to address 2026 CITY Intern cohort
Opening remarks
Opportunity to show a short marketing video
Additional Sponsorship Benefits
(4) Conference Registrations
(2) 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.
Sponsor Promo Video - Sponsor provides video elements, while COMTO will produce, edit and post to social media platforms. Social Promo Video will not exceed 1 min in length. Sponsor video material to provide should include: recorded testimonial/interview (60 seconds) and supporting video or pictures. (please contact Delia Gonçalves for guidance).
Track 4: Honoring Our Journey – 55 Years of COMTO History - Recognition on conference app
- LOGO recognition as official sponsor of abstracts
presented in selected track on all printed and marketing materials, and on the conference website. Opportunity to include sponsor slide at the beginning and end of each presentation. (Slide must
be provided by June 15, 2026)
Additional Sponsorship Benefits
(3) Conference Registrations
(2) Annual Individual Memberships
(1) Exhibit Booth
Logo included on all conference signage, marketing materials and collateral
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.
Sponsor COMTO History Museum and COMTO will showcase your company's shared history in the exhibit. (Artifacts to be provided by sponsor)
Sponsor COMTO Studio 71 - Throwback to original interview program in front of a live "studio" audience, Sunday July 26, 2026, 3:30-4:00 PM and 6:30-7:00 PM.
Sponsor will open Studio 71 with a 5-minute 1-on-1 interview (to air in COMTO podcast).
Company logo will be featured throughout the space and a 50-word description in the conference program book (deadline is 6/1/26).
pre-conference Happy Hour sponsor - $10,000 (friday, july 24,2025, 5:00pm-6:30pm)
Sponsor Networking Happy Hour for attendees of our pre-conference celebration. Signage at reception and program recognition. Guests will gather for light refreshments (beer/wine, appetizers) before heading out to the Nationals' Game. Provide opening remarks, sponsor signage throughout Pre-Conference Networking Reception Happy Hour and program recognition.
baseball sponsor - $6,000 (friday, july 24, 2025, time 6:45 PM - Washington Nationals Vs arizona Diamondbacks)
Sponsor this uniquely Washington DC experience with signage through the pre-conference networking reception, happy hour and program recognition. Get Seven (7) suite attendee tickets at your attendees will enjoy a specially curated excursion to the Washington National Stadium as the Washington Nationals take on the Diamond Backs along with for pre-conference attendees. This includes suite access, with food and open bar. Guests will be allowed to enter the stadium up to 1 hour before the start of the game.
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.
Step back in time by stepping into the booth and closing the curtain behind you! This Vintage Photo booth will be offered at Saturday's 1971! Party. Logo printed on the photo strip with the theme.
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.
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.
Sound Bath Relaxation and Meditation sponsor - $5,000
Host two wellness meditative sessions where up to 30 attendees (per session) lie down and listen to resonant sounds
from singing bowls, gongs, and chimes for deep relaxation and stress relief.
Instructor and mats will be provided.
Logo included on signage at & around registration, on conference website & in program book.
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.
Maximize your visibility and send a custom company message to a captive audience via the conference mobile app. Use this notification to promote a meeting, a conference event, or a service/feature you want attendees to utilize.
Sponsor to provide message (maximum 100 characters)
Sponsor may provide preferred date and time of message distribution * COMTO HQ reserves the right to the final schedule ensuring your message achieves peak engagement within the overall conference flow.
Elevate your brand right at the center of the conversation. By placing a custom, high-visibility QR code in a premium Lucite Holder on every luncheon table, you bypass the noise and provide a seamless one-click bridge between your brand and our engaged audience. Whether you want to drive traffic to a specific landing page, promote a new product launch, offer an exclusive discount, or highlight an upcoming event, this sponsorship ensures your message is impossible to miss.
Sponsor to provide a QR code and suggested copyfor COMTO to utilize and create the advertisement image with your company logo
Your QR code will be featured at the Legislative Plenary Lunch Session on Tuesday, July 28 from 12-1:30pm
Located in a high traffic area, our 55th Anniversary Founders’ Installation will be a prominent feature of the COMTO History Museum. This tribute serves as the heart of our celebration - a physical testament to the three individuals whose courage and clarity launched our organization over half a century ago. As the Founders Tribute Sponsor, your brand will be synonymous with the "Roots" and "Legacy" of our conference theme.
Exclusive signage within the installation area to include your company name and logo
Logo recognition in the digital marketing deck and event communications
Get your message out to conference attendees in the daily conference email, distributed first thing in the morning. Jam-packed with important information about what will be happening at the conference that day, it is a valuable resource that attendees are sure to see. The hyperlinked digital ads will be placed above the fold in each email sent.
Digital ad in the "Know Before You Go" email - Sent the week before the conference
Digital ad in the Sunday NMTC Today email
Digital ad in the Monday NMTC Today email
Digital ad in the Tuesday NMTC Today email
Each email sent can contain a different ad
Sponsor will create a graphic or still image based on specifications provided by COMTO
Logo recognition in the digital marketing deck and event communications
Ensure your brand is the first thing attendees touch with a premium, tangible giveaway placed directly in every seat for the opening plenary session. This high-impact placement guarantees 100% visibility at the moment of peak engagement, turning a simple gift into a lasting connection for attendees.
Opportunity to provide one (1) pre-approved swag item (no paper marketing materials) for all attendees during the opening plenary session on Sunday, July 26, 2026 from 9-11AM
Sponsor must provide approximately 600 pieces
Sponsor may not provide pens & notepads as this is a conflicting sponsorship
Logo recognition in the digital marketing deck and event communications
Set the tone for a premium stay by greeting every attendee with a tangible branded gift during hotel check-in. This exclusive touchpoint ensures your brand is the centerpiece of our anniversary celebration as we welcome guests back to the city where COMTO was founded. By offering this gesture of hospitality, you provide a meaningful welcome that honors our history and anchors the attendee experience.
Opportunity to provide one (1) pre-approved giveaway item (no paper marketing materials) to be provided at check in to each guest in the Grand Hyatt room block
Sponsor must provide approximately 500 pieces
Logo recognition in the digital marketing deck and event communications
Reimagine the afternoon pick-me up for conference attendees. Break through the "afternoon slump" with the most talked-about activation on the conference floor. A unique difference from the standard snacks, your brand will provide a high-energy, multisensory experience that wakes up the crowd and gets people talking. Guests will experience an Instant Freezing Show where their dessert is crafted on-site amidst a dramatic, cascading nitrogen fog. Guests can then customize their dessert with premium toppings and mix-ins. The on-the-spot entertainment will encourage people to linger, socialize, and engage with your team and position your logo as the backdrop for every social media moment.
Includes two half-days (Sunday and Monday) of afternoon service for attendees
Logo-branded signage onsite
Logo branded cart
Logo branded apron to be worn by the server
Logo recognition in the digital marketing deck and event communications
registration/guest check in experience sponsor - $10,500
As the Registration Sponsor, you receive premium branding and own the "Welcome Moment" ensuring a seamless and professional check-in experience for every attendee.
Logo co-branded with COMTO logo on directional and onsite signage
Logo co-branded with COMTO logo on lit counters and columns
Logo recognition in the digital marketing deck and event communications
