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August 5-7, 2026 | The Woodlands Resort, TX
Improving Welding Competency
Exhibitor and Sponsorship Opportunities
Exhibitor and Sponsorship Opportunities
Maximize your brand's visibility and connect with industry leaders!
As an exhibitor or sponsor at the Welding Summit, you'll gain direct access to a targeted audience of professionals, decision-makers, and experts in the welding and inspection field. Showcase your products, services, and innovations while building valuable relationships that can drive your business forward.
Choose from a range of exhibitor packages and sponsorship options tailored to fit your goals and budget. Whether you want to make a big impact with our exclusive sponsorship tiers or enhance your presence with additional branding opportunities, we have a solution that will help you stand out.
We're excited to welcome exhibitors and sponsors to Welding Summit 2026!
EXHIBITOR PACKAGE
$1,500
$1,250 Early Bird Fee
Includes:
8' x 10' exhibit booth with a 6' table, two chairs, wastebasket, identification tent card, and standard electricity.
Two (2) booth attendants with full conference registration.
Company listing and logo on the conference website and in the conference program (artwork due by July 6th).
Recognition on signage, including a prominently displayed "Thank You" sign at the event.
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Sponsorship Tiers
These sponsorships include the Exhibitor Package and additional benefits. Limited availability.
Platinum Sponsor
$5,000
$4,750 Early Bird
Includes:
- Premium location for the Exhibitor Package booth
- Opportunity for a full-page ad in the final program
- Platinum branding on conference signage
- Company logo, and listing on the conference website's welcome page (artwork due July 6th)
Gold Sponsor
$3,500
$3,250 Early Bird
Includes:
- Premium location for the Exhibitor Package booth
- One (1) additional full conference registration
- Opportunity for a half-page ad in the final program
- Gold branding on conference signage
- Company logo, and listing on the conference website's welcome page (artwork due July 6th)
Silver Sponsor
$2,500
$2,250 Early Bird
Includes:
- Standard Exhibitor Package booth
- Opportunity for a quarter-page ad in the final program
- Silver branding on conference signage
- Company logo, and listing on the conference website's welcome page (artwork due July 6th)
Additional Sponsorships
These sponsorships can be added to any Exhibitor Package for increased visibility.
Lanyard Sponsor
EXCLUSIVE
$1,200
Includes:
- Company name on lanyards provided to each attendee. (production is not included)
- Recognition on conference signage, including "Thank You" signage
- Recognition in the conference program
- Company logo, and listing on the conference website
Bag Package
EXCLUSIVE
$1,000
Includes:
- Company name on bags provided to each attendee. (production is not included)
- Recognition on conference signage, including "Thank You" signage
- Recognition in the conference program
- Company logo, and listing on the conference website
Notebook Sponsor
EXCLUSIVE
$800
Includes:
- Company name on notebooks provided to each attendee. (production is not included)
- Recognition on conference signage, including "Thank You" signage
- Recognition in the conference program
- Company logo, and listing on the conference website
Pen Sponsor
EXCLUSIVE
$650
Includes:
- Company name on pens provided to each attendee. (production is not included)
- Recognition on conference signage, including "Thank You" signage
- Recognition in the conference program
- Company logo, and listing on the conference website
Welcome Reception Sponsor
EXCLUSIVE
$1,000
Includes:
- Company standalone signage in room during reception
- Recognition on conference signage, including "Thank You" signage
- Recognition in the conference program
- Company logo, and listing on the conference website
Networking Luncheon Sponsor
Limit 2
$500
Includes:
- Company standalone signage in room during luncheon
- Recognition on conference signage, including "Thank You" signage
- Recognition in the conference program
- Company logo, and listing on the conference website
Coffee Break | Exhibitor Networking Sponsor
Limit 4
$300
Includes:
- Company standalone signage at the coffee station
- Recognition on conference signage, including "Thank You" signage
- Recognition in the conference program
- Company logo, and listing on the conference website
* Sponsor responsible for providing item which must be approved by AWS Conference Director. Sponsor may choose to ship item to AWS to arrive by AWS January 23rd, or sponsor can ship item to conference for arrival no later than November 3rd for distribution.
** Artwork due by December 20th