2026 AENC FALL CONFERENCE

October 22-23, 2026

Hilton Raleigh North Hills

Conference Registration: $95 (members) | $45 (retired members) | $110 (non-members)

(In person or virtual, your choice!) 

Registration Opening Soon!

We are pleased to extend an offer of financial assistance to any association member or meeting planner member who may need it. If you find yourself in a situation where a scholarship to cover your registration fee would be beneficial, we are here to support you. This initiative is our way of using the reserve funds, which you have helped build, to assist our fellow members in need. Please email Julie for this assistance.

Cancellation Policy:
Sponsorships/Exhibits: 6 weeks prior to event date.
Attendee Registration (including sponsor/exhibitor reps): 3 weeks prior to event date.

Sponsorships

Jean Friday Sponsor, includes:

  • Your logo/sponsor recognition on all the Jean Friday reminder signage throughout the conference and on the screen within the conference PowerPoint
  • One tabletop exhibit during the entire conference
  • Complimentary registration for one representative to attend the entire conference and special rate of $50 for each additional representative.
  • Your representative(s) will have sponsor ribbons on badges provided by AENC.

Significant publicity:

  • Recognition on signage and on screen during the event
  • Your website link & logo on the AENC event webpage
  • Your organization name in AENC’s weekly emails relating to event
  • Your sponsorship noted in AENC’s Mobile App
  • Ad or logo looped on registration desk TV screen

Price: $1000

    Tabletop Exhibits

    Exhibitors will receive:

    • Logo recognition on mobile app and on screen during event.
    • Static Ad or Logo on our large registration desk TV Screen.
    • Complimentary registration for TWO representatives to attend the entire conference and $50 for each additional representative.
    • Exhibitor Ribbon on the name badges of all representatives.
    • NEW, YOU CAN CHOOSE:
      • One tabletop exhibit during the entire conference (choice of cocktail or 6' table)
      • NO Tabletop, instead choose to promote through one of these two options (you pick):
        • One AENC Weekly Update Friday Email Sponsorship Ad: this email goes to every member each Friday
        • One Facebook/LinkedIn Logo Post on AENC’s social pages leading up to the Conference (post will include all logos who choose that option or for an additional $100, have your own).

    Price: $525 Member / $600 Non-Member

    Email madi@aencnet.org if you have questions.


    Click here to reserve your spot.


     

    Thank you to our 2026 Event Sponsors! 

    2026 Seasonal Conference Host Sponsors

    Driftwood Hospitality Management
    Driftwood Logo

    &

    Hilton Raleigh North Hills
    Hilton Raleigh North Hills Logo


    Lunch Keynote Sponsor:
    Harrah's Cherokee Casino Resort
    Harrah's Logo

    Morning Session Sponsor:
    Atrium Hospitality: The NC Collection
    Atrium Hospitality: The NC Collection Logo
    Opening Sponsor:
    Crescent Event Productions
    Crescent Event Logo


    Thursday Session Sponsor:
    The Cavalier Resort
    Cavalier Resort Logo

    Networking Social Welcome Sponsor:
    Explore Cabarrus
    Cabarrus Logo
    Badge Logo Sponsor:
    Embassy Suites by Hilton Wilmington Riverfront

    Podium Logo Sponsor: Visit Greenville NC 
    Visit Greenville NC Logo

    Closing Sponsor: Explore Cabarrus
    Cabarrus Logo


    WiFi Sponsor:
    Wilmington & Beaches Convention & Visitors Bureau

    Midday Session Sponsor:
    Visit Winston-Salem
    Visit Winston-Salem Logo

    Jean Friday Sponsor:
    OPEN, YOU COULD BE HERE!


    Audio Visual & Technology Sponsor:
     
    EZAV
    EZAV Logo

    Printing & Signage Sponsor:
    Triangle Corporate Printing
    Triangle Corporate Printing Logo

    Photography Sponsor:
    IWP Photography & Video
    IWP Photo & Video Logo