2026 AES International Conference on Automotive Audio
29 - 31 July, 2026 | Huntington Place, Detroit, MI
As an integral part in the vehicle, the role of Automotive Audio has evolved dramatically over the last several decades – from a standard mono sound in one full-range loudspeaker to a true multichannel playback system fully integrated and adjusted to the specific car, from a “box” with loudspeakers to a mobile living room with hands-free communication capabilities, and from “one-size-fits-all” scenario to personalized and interactive experience. Today some of the most advanced sound technologies, both hardware and software, are being developed and applied in Automotive Audio.
Huntington Place, Detroit plays host to the 2026 conference, providing a larger space to gather, network and learn, in the home of the USA Auto industry.
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The headline sponsor of the 2026 Automotive Conference
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30 Sqm Exhibit Space
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4 x Staff registrations
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2 x Cars/ Vehicles
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First choice of exhibitor space location at the event
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A 10-minute speaking slot in the conference room during one of the breaks, included in conference program
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2-minute video to run during breaks in between conference Sessions.
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Leading logo on introduction slide
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Leading logo on on-site signage
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Leading logo on website
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Leading logo on Know before you go
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Leading logo on relevant social and email promotions
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Option to include one printed literature or a giveaway in the Automotive Audio gift bag, presented to all delegates
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20 Sqm Exhibit Space
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3 x Staff registrations
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1 x Car/ Vehicle
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2-minute video to run during breaks in between conference Sessions
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A 10-minute speaking slot in the conference room during one of the breaks, included in conference program
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Platinum logo on introduction slide
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Platinum logo on on-site signage
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Platinum logo on website
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Platinum logo on Know before you go
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Platinum logo on relevant social and email promotions
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Option to include one printed literature or a giveaway in the Automotive Audio gift bag, presented to all delegates
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15 Sqm Exhibit Space
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2 x Staff registrations
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1-minute video played during breaks. These are limited to first sponsors (3 videos per session).
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Gold logo on introduction slide
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Gold logo on on-site signage
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Gold logo on website
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Gold logo on Know before you go
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Gold logo on relevant social and email promotions
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Option to include one printed literature or a giveaway in the AES Automotive Audio gift bag, presented to all delegates
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10 Sqm Exhibit Space
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1 x Staff registration
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Silver logo on introduction slide
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Silver logo on on-site signage
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Silver logo on website
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Silver logo on Know before you go
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Silver logo on relevant social and email promotions
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Option to include one printed literature or a giveaway in the AES Automotive Audio gift bag, presented to all delegates
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Logo on introduction slide
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Logo on on-site signage
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Option for one item in the Gift Bag
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(No exhibiting option or registrations)
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GOLD SPONSOR
$6,500
SILVER SPONSOR
$5,000
BRONZE SPONSOR
(Branding only, no tabling at event)
$3,500
TABLE ONLY
$2,000
1 table in a shared exhibition space.
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Logo inclusion on AES (Audio Engineering Society) event website.
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Logo inclusion on AES (Audio Engineering Society) event website.
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Logo inclusion on “know before you go” email.
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Logo inclusion on shared PowerPoint resting slides in regular sessions.
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Logo inclusion on AES produced signage at the event.
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Inclusion in at least one social media post thanking all sponsors of the event in the weeks leading up to the event.
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Inclusion in a “sponsor thank you email” to registered attendees the week following the event.
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Flyer or giveaway for attendees. AES will provide a table where attendees may pick up swag.
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Conference registrations
Additional conference registrations
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2 exhibits-only passes
Up to 4 may be purchased at 25% off
Up to 3 may be purchased at 25% off
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Additional Recognition
Recognition in program as Banquet AND Drinks Reception sponsor
Recognition in program as Drinks Reception sponsor
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A La Carte Options
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Sponsoring stage for music and meet and greet cocktail hour
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Banners and marketing, giveaways at the evening event
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Short announcement at the evening event
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Your logo on the AES Automotive Audio website
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Your logo on relevant emails (subject to date of agreement)
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Option to include one printed literature or a giveaway in the AES Automotive Audio gift bag, presented to all delegates
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2x staff access to conference
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Banners and marketing, giveaways at the evening event
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Short announcement at the evening event
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Your logo on the AES Automotive Audio website
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Your logo on relevant emails (subject to date of agreement)
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Option to include one printed literature or a giveaway in the AES Automotive Audio gift bag, presented to all delegates
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2x staff access to conference
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A La Carte Options
Lanyards - $2,500
AES will order lanyards to include our logo along with one sponsor logo. Alternatively you can supply 500 lanyards of your own. Lanyards will be provided with badges at registration every day of the event. Don't miss this opportunity for logo placement on every attendee!
Conference Gift Bag Sponsor - $2,000
Custom designed conference bags. These will be distributed at registration to all attendees. This item can be ordered by the sponsor, with just the sponsorship charge, or sponsorship plus creation charge.
Volunteer T-shirts - $500
AES Volunteers assist throughout the conference with registration, directing traffic to the expo and educational sessions. Each volunteer wears an exclusively branded
t-shirt to identify them as an AES Volunteer. The 2026 t-shirt color is Black to match our branding. One sponsor can have their logo placed on the back of the shirt.
Conference Gift Bag Sponsor - $2,000
Custom designed conference bags. These will be distributed at registration to all attendees. This item can be ordered by the sponsor, with just the sponsorship charge, or sponsorship plus creation charge.