2026 AAPA Legislative Summit
Organized by American Association of Port Authorities
The 2026 AAPA Legislative Summit is the premier port industry government affairs and advocacy forum held annually in Washington, D.C.
- Dates
- Mar 4-6, 2026
- Location
- Washington, DC
- Deadline
- Jan 16, 2026
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About this conference
The 2026 AAPA Legislative Summit is the premier port industry government affairs and advocacy forum held annually in Washington, D.C. The Summit brings together senior port executives from around the nation with federal government leadership to discuss issues important to one of our most critical national industries. AAPA plans and manages one-on-one meetings with congressional leadership for port executives during Capitol Hill Day as part of this essential event on the annual ports and congressional calendar. It is where the American Association of Port Authorities (AAPA) has distinguished itself as the Essential. Resilient. United leader of the maritime industry.
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Sponsorship options include various levels such as Diamond ($27,500), Platinum ($22,500), Gold ($17,500), Silver ($12,500), and Bronze ($7,500). These packages offer benefits like complimentary registrations, tabletop exhibits, networking opportunities, content involvement (e.g., welcome remarks, breakout sessions), and extensive marketing and awareness. Additionally, à la carte sponsor items are available, including Port CEO Reception ($25,000), Kick-Off Reception ($17,500), Happy Hour Reception ($15,000), Breakfast Sponsor ($8,000), Lunch Sponsor ($10,000), Attendee Lanyards ($10,000), Attendee Name Badges ($10,000), Attendee Bags ($11,500), Registration Sponsor ($10,000), Attendee Notebooks or Water Bottles ($5,000), Coffee Break Sponsor ($8,000), Snack Break Sponsor ($8,500), and WiFi Sponsor ($9,500). The summit also presents an exclusive and limited exhibitor opportunity with 10 tables available for organizations to connect with leading port executives.
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