2027 ACB Conference and Convention
Affiliate and Small Business Sponsor Information and Opportunities
Make an Impact! Partner with ACB!
The American Council of the Blind (ACB) invites your organization to partner with us as a sponsor of the 2027 ACB Conference and Convention, taking place virtually July 12 - 17 and in person July 23 - 30, 2027, in Jacksonville, Florida. As the nation's leading membership organization of people who are blind and have low vision, ACB works to increase independence, security, equality of opportunity, and quality of life through advocacy, education, leadership, and community engagement. Your sponsorship directly supports programs, educational opportunities, accessible technology demonstrations, leadership development, networking, and community connections that empower people who are blind or have low vision to live independently and participate fully in every aspect of society. At the same time, sponsorship provides an outstanding opportunity to build meaningful relationships with one of the nation's most engaged consumer communities.Sponsorship Benefits
An ACB sponsorship is an investment in visibility, customer relationships, market insight, and brand trust. By partnering with the ACB Conference and Convention, your organization can engage directly with people who are blind or have low vision-along with professionals, advocates, and community leaders who influence purchasing decisions and advance accessibility. Build High-Value Relationships Put your organization in direct conversation with consumers, professionals, advocates, and community leaders who are actively seeking accessible products, services, and technologies. These connections can generate qualified leads, customer insights, partnerships, and long-term loyalty. Increase Brand Visibility Gain exposure across the in-person and virtual convention experience. ACB's hybrid format helps your brand reach participants around the world before, during, and after the event-extending the value of your investment beyond the convention floor.Reach an Influential Consumer Market Connect with people who are blind or have low vision whose purchasing decisions span industries. ACB members are early adopters of accessible technology and trusted sources of recommendations, helping sponsors build awareness and credibility through authentic engagement.
Strengthen Trust in Your Brand Show customers, employees, and partners that accessibility and inclusion are business priorities. Visible support of ACB can reinforce your reputation, differentiate your organization, and build trust with audiences who value companies committed to serving everyone.
Extend the Return on Your Investment Keep your organization visible beyond the convention through ACB's year-round communication channels, creating repeated opportunities for audiences to recognize and engage with your brand:
- ACB website
- Email newsletters
- Social media
- ACB Media
- Post-convention communications
Our 2027 sponsor packages are overflowing with opportunities for you to share your message with conference attendees and people from all around the world. The packages include premiums that let everyone know about your generosity and support.
All sponsors receive:
- Recognition during general sessions
- Recognition spots on ACB Media
- Recognition in the daily convention newspaper
- Listing in the official ACB Conference and Convention program and on the website
- Recognition on the ACB website
- Opportunity to select a sponsored event or activity based on sponsorship level
- Company logo displayed during general sessions
- Recognition in the official conference program
- Company name or logo on the official conference t-shirt
The 2027 Conference and Convention program will be in print and braille format, posted to ACB's website, and distributed to ACB email lists. Sponsorship announcement placement on ACB's website may vary from the print format; website announcement previews will have links to your full announcement.
Don't see exactly what you want to sponsor? We can develop a custom package to fit your needs.
If you need more information or wish to become a convention sponsor, email acbconvsponsorships@acb.org or call Nancy Feela at (612) 332-3242.
TOPAZ PACKAGE - $3,000
Included:
- Two 50-word announcements in the daily convention newspaper
- Recognition on the ACB website through August 31, 2027
- Airport Assistance: Help support the volunteers who are creating a welcoming first impression by greeting attendees at the gate, assisting with baggage pickup, and help with ground transportation;
- Guide Dog Play Area: Provide guide dogs with an opportunity to exercise, play, and relax during convention week while giving handlers additional resources to support their working partners.
- Select one major sponsorship or any combination of eligible sponsorship options totaling your sponsorship commitment.
- Two 50-word announcements in the daily Convention newspaper;
- Recognition on the ACB website through August 31, 2027;
- All standard sponsor benefits
- Sponsor a student, future ACB leader or young professional;
- ACB session tracks; you will need to choose one of the sessions listed below
- Audio Description
- Diversity, Equity and Inclusion
- Education and Employment
- Entertainment
- Health and Wellness
- Technology
- Transportation and Advocacy
- Choose any two options from Pearl sponsorships to equal $2,000.
- One 50-word announcement in the daily convention newspaper;
- Recognition on the ACB website through August 31, 2027
- All standard sponsor benefits
- Help defray costs of the talking book narrator travel;
- Sponsor a Young Professionals' Reception
CORAL PACKAGE - $2,000
Included:
PEARL PACKAGE - $1,000
Included:
ACB BRENDA DILLON MEMORIAL WALK
Become a sponsor for the ACB Brenda Dillon Memorial Walk - select the walk as your sponsorship package option (your logo on walk giveaways).