2026

STATE ENERGY CONFERENCE

of North Carolina

Connecting North Carolina's diverse energy economy

SAVE THE DATE!
‍April 28 – 29, 2026 | McKimmon Center, NC State University | Raleigh, NC

Sponsorship Opportunities

Thank you for your interest in sponsoring the 2026 State Energy Conference, the premier gathering for energy professionals in the state and beyond. With your support, leaders and decision-makers from industry, government, non-profits and other sectors within North Carolina’s energy industry can unite to network and explore the latest technologies and best practices.

Your sponsorship is the most effective way to position your organization as a key partner in North Carolina's innovative energy future. It's a direct investment in thought leadership and brand exposure.

Sponsorship levels for the conference are varied and provide promotional opportunities for organizations, attendance at all conference events, and an exhibit space inside the exhibit hall.

Questions about sponsorship opportunities? Please contact Shannon Helm for more information.

NEW Sponsorships Available

The 2026 State Energy Conference has new sponsorship levels available:

Reception sponsorship ($5,000): This level receives an exhibit booth and five comp passes included.

Lunch sponsorships (two available, $3,000 each): This level receives an exhibit booth and three comp passes included.

Networking Break sponsorships (two available, $2,000 each): This level receives an exhibit booth and one comp pass included.

Sponsorship Benefits

Leadership
$10,500

Diamond
‍$8,500

Platinum
‍$6,500

Gold
$4,500

Silver
$3,500

Bronze
$2,500

Custom benefits available

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Representative from organization has the opportunity to provide brief remarks during the conference

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Access to the full attendee list

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Your logo on all conference promotional communications

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Formal acknowledgment at keynote opening

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Sponsorship acknowledged on social media (Facebook, Twitter and LinkedIn)

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Logo, listed by sponsorship level on conference website

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8x8 booth located in conference exhibit hall

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Your logo shown throughout the conference

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Complimentary full conference registrations

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Leadership

$10,500

Custom benefits available

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Representative from organization has the opportunity to provide brief remarks during the conference

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Your logo on all conference promotional communications

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Sponsor recognition on the conference Whova mobile app

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Formal acknowledgment at keynote opening

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Sponsorship acknowledged on social media (Facebook, Twitter and LinkedIn)

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Virtual exhibit space (each company will have a specific webpage)

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8x8 booth located in conference exhibit hall

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Your logo shown throughout the conference

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Lead Generation via QR Code on conference app (booth required)

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Complimentary full conference registrations

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Diamond

$8,500

Custom benefits available

✔

Representative from organization has the opportunity to provide brief remarks during the conference

✔

Your logo on all conference promotional communications

✔

Sponsor recognition on the conference Whova mobile app

✔

Formal acknowledgment at keynote opening

✔

Sponsorship acknowledged on social media (Facebook, Twitter and LinkedIn)

✔

Virtual exhibit space (each company will have a specific webpage)

✔

8x8 booth located in conference exhibit hall

✔

Your logo shown throughout the conference

✔

Lead Generation via QR Code on conference app (booth required)

✔

Complimentary full conference registrations

✔

Platinum

$6,500

Custom benefits available

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Representative from organization has the opportunity to provide brief remarks during the conference

✔

Your logo on all conference promotional communications

✔

Sponsor recognition on the conference Whova mobile app

✔

Formal acknowledgment at keynote opening

✔

Sponsorship acknowledged on social media (Facebook, Twitter and LinkedIn)

✔

Virtual exhibit space (each company will have a specific webpage)

✔

8x8 booth located in conference exhibit hall

✔

Your logo shown throughout the conference

✔

Lead Generation via QR Code on conference app (booth required)

✔

Complimentary full conference registrations

✔

Gold

$4,500

Custom benefits available

✗

Representative from organization has the opportunity to provide brief remarks during the conference

✗

Your logo on all conference promotional communications

✔

Sponsor recognition on the conference Whova mobile app

✔

Formal acknowledgment at keynote opening

✔

Sponsorship acknowledged on social media (Facebook, Twitter and LinkedIn)

✔

Virtual exhibit space (each company will have a specific webpage)

✔

8x8 booth located in conference exhibit hall

✔

Your logo shown throughout the conference

✔

Lead Generation via QR Code on conference app (booth required)

✔

Complimentary full conference registrations

✔

Silver

$3,500

Custom benefits available

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Representative from organization has the opportunity to provide brief remarks during the conference

✗

Your logo on all conference promotional communications

✗

Sponsor recognition on the conference Whova mobile app

✗

Formal acknowledgment at keynote opening

✗

Sponsorship acknowledged on social media (Facebook, Twitter and LinkedIn)

✔

Virtual exhibit space (each company will have a specific webpage)

✔

8x8 booth located in conference exhibit hall

✔

Your logo shown throughout the conference

✔

Lead Generation via QR Code on conference app (booth required)

✔

Complimentary full conference registrations

✔

Bronze

$2,500

Custom benefits available

✗

Representative from organization has the opportunity to provide brief remarks during the conference

✗

Your logo on all conference promotional communications

✗

Sponsor recognition on the conference Whova mobile app

✗

Formal acknowledgment at keynote opening

✗

Sponsorship acknowledged on social media (Facebook, Twitter and LinkedIn)

✗

Virtual exhibit space (each company will have a specific webpage)

✔

8x8 booth located in conference exhibit hall

✔

Your logo shown throughout the conference

✔

Lead Generation via QR Code on conference app (booth required)

✔

Complimentary full conference registrations

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For more information, contact Shannon Helm: 919.515.0353 • ‍Send an email

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