Join Us for the 68th Annual State Convention
Oct. 22 - 25 in Herndon
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The NFB of Virginia State Convention brings together the largest gathering of blind and low vision students, parents, professionals, seniors, as well as their friends and families from across the state the weekend of October 22 - 25, 2026 at the Crowne Plaza Dulles Airport by IHG. Sponsors can secure very competitive nightly rates when you mention NFBV upon calling to reserve your room.
Leverage one of our five sponsorship/exhibitor opportunities below to connect your product, service, or message with targeted consumers from across the state. Sponsorship of specific convention sessions or donations of door prizes are also available, and can be arranged by emailing the sponsorships team at sponsorships@nfbv.org. Please note: The deadline for exhibit and sponsorship registrations is midnight on Thursday, October 1, 2026.
A Special Thank You to Our 2025 VIP Sponsors!
No convention would be possible without the generous support of our incredible sponsors. Last year, we were proud to highlight seven VIP organizations that are supporting Virginia!
- Non-24 / Vanda Pharmaceuticals
- DXT Engineering / Farmer Noah
- Waymo
- Virginia Department for the Blind & Vision Impaired
- Virginia Rehabilitation Center for the Blind & Vision Impaired
- Aira
- HapWare
Packages and Benefits
Pioneer
Pioneer sponsors enjoy:
- Complimentary use of a 3x6 table and exhibit hall placement
- Complimentary convention registration for up to 2 representatives from your organization
- Sponsorship recognition in the convention program
Trailblazer
Trailblazer sponsors enjoy all the benefits above plus:
- Social media shout-out on Meta and LinkedIn, including a tag of your page(s)
- Website placement of your organization name and logo on the state convention page
Innovator
Innovator sponsors enjoy all the benefits above plus:
- Two additional complimentary convention registrations for a total of 4 representatives from your organization
- Distribution of one targeted e-blast to the entire database of NFBV newsletter subscribers
- A 15-second promotion of your organization read aloud during one of our general sessions
Vanguard
Vanguard sponsors enjoy all the benefits above plus:
- Complimentary lunch vouchers for up to 4 people on each Friday and Saturday
- Placement of one 60-second ad on the NFBV YouTube channel
- Opportunity to be the exclusive sponsor for one breakout session and deliver a two-minute remark. Note: Breakout sessions are limited, and sponsor placements will be awarded on a first come, first served basis.
Apex
Our exclusive Apex sponsor will enjoy all the benefits above plus:
- Complimentary banquet tickets for up to 4 people
- Four complimentary invitations to the Friday night hospitality party
- Placement of a one-page promotion at the beginning of our convention agenda
Reserve your exclusive Apex sponsorship!
Exhibit Hall Details
The exhibit hall will be open to attendees on Friday, Oct. 23 between 12:00 PM and 6:00 PM ET, as well as Saturday, Oct. 24 between 12:00 PM and 4:00 PM ET. Exhibitors will be allotted two hours for setup between 10:00 AM and 12:00 PM ET each day, and will need to have their areas cleared within one hour following the expo hall closure. Each exhibitor will be provided with a 3' x 6' exhibit tabletop and two chairs. One electrical outlet is available for $25 when requested on the Exhibitor/Sponsor Registration form. Sponsors must provide their own power strip. A heavy-duty extension cord is encouraged to ensure easy access to electricity.
Exhibit Hall Pricing
| Tier | For Profit Through Sept. 8, 2026 |
For Profit Starting Sept. 9, 2026 |
Nonprofit Through Sept. 8, 2026 |
Nonprofit Starting Sept. 9, 2026 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apex | $3,200 | $4,000 | $2,400 | $3,000 |
| Vanguard | $2,200 | $2,750 | $1,650 | $2,060 |
| Innovator | $1,200 | $1,500 | $900 | $1,125 |
| Trailblazer | $700 | $875 | $525 | $650 |
| Pioneer | $400 | $500 | $300 | $375 |
Contact Information
For additional information about sponsorship opportunities, please contact:
Jeremy Grandstaff, Sponsorships Coordinator
Email: sponsorships@nfbv.org
Register today by visiting our online sponsorship registration page. Remember, the deadline for sponsorship registration is midnight on Thursday, October 1, 2026. We appreciate your support of the National Federation of the Blind of Virginia's State Convention. We look forward to partnering with you to ensure that people who are blind can live the life they want!