Key Dates:
February 5
Sponsors & Exhibitors receive pre-event attendee list
February 11
All registered attendees receive the “Know Before You Attend” email
February 18-19
Event Dates
February 23
Sponsor and exhibitors receive final attendee list
Sponsor Deadlines
January 15– 30
1. Speaker/moderator registration forms and session materials to Stephanie Shaer
February 4
1. Welcome video (Gold sponsors only)
2. Commercial video
3. Complimentary registration form
Exhibitor Deadlines
January 19
1. Advance warehouse shipping
2. Lead Retrieval discount deadline
February 4
1. Booth Furnishing discount
2. Complimentary registration form
3. Paid registration form
February 17
1. Exhibitors move-in
Registration Forms– February 4
The “Know Before You Attend” email will be sent to all attendees on Wednesday, Feb. 11.
Sponsor Registrations:
- Gold: 6 virtual, 5 in-person
- Silver: 4 virtual, 3 in-person
- Bronze: 3 virtual, 2 in-person
- SBC Gold: 3 virtual, 3 in-person
Notes:
- In-person Sponsor: registration includes Solutions Hall functions, lunch, and up to 14 CPEs per attendee.
- Virtual Sponsor: registration includes the opportunity to earn up to 14 CPE hours, and one pre-selected breakout session per attendee.
Exhibitor Registrations:
- 3 Complimentary booth personnel in-person registrations
Need more booth personnel registrations? Register up to three (3) paid booth personnel – $150 each
Notes:
- Exhibitor registration includes Solutions Hall functions only; lunch & CPEs are not included. The Ronald Reagan Building Food Court is conveniently located adjacent to the Solutions Hall
- All exhibitors are welcome to attend sessions; the Solutions Hall will remain open for you to keep your materials while attending sessions. AGA is not responsible for the security of exhibits, or the materials contained within. Do not leave valuable items within easy reach at any time
Sponsor Videos – February 4
Welcome Video (Gold Sponsors Only)
Played during session breaks. This is separate from the commercial video; however, this video can be used as a commercial video if you decide to do so.
- Length: 1 minute max.
- Content: Warm greeting to attendees + how your solutions support government financial management
- Format: .mp4
- Filename: “CompanyName_NLT26“
Commercial Video (All Sponsor levels)
Showcased in the Virtual platform. This video is optional.
- Length: No time limit, however, shorter videos have more chances to be viewed
- Content: Commercially produced video or any other company video you would like to be showcased in the virtual player
- Format: .mp4
- Filename: “CompanyName_NLT26“
Exhibitor Services
Standard Booth Package includes:
- One 8’ x 10’ booth with 8’ back drape and 3’ side drape (show colors)
- Two chairs, one wastebasket, and one ID sign (company name + booth #)
- Carpet is required and table is not included
Exhibitor Service Kit Access:
- You will receive an email from Arata Expositions with your login info to access the Exhibitor Service Kit — Login to Arata Expositions, Inc.
Shipping:
- Advance warehouse shipments should arrive between Monday, January 19, 2026, and Friday, February 6, 2026
- Arata Expo will continue receiving freight at the advanced warehouse through Thursday, February 12, 2026. Freight received from Monday, February 9, 2026, through Thursday, February 12, 2026, will incur a late surcharge
- Receiving hours are Monday-Friday 9:00am-3:00pm.
- Due to the constraints of the Ronald Reagan Building and International Trade Center, all shipments must be sent to the Arata Expositions, Inc. warehouse in advance. Your materials will be in your booth prior to your set up time of 1:00pm on Tuesday, February 17, 2026. Under no circumstances should any shipment be consigned to the venue. The venue will refuse and return all such shipments direct to consignee without notification
- Contact Arata if you have any questions related to your orders or have issues accessing the Exhibitor Service Kit- Sophia Arata – sarata@arataexpo.com. Phone: 301-921-0800
| Shipping Label |
| To: [Company Name – Booth #] For: AGA NLT 2026 c/o: Arata Expositions, Inc. 15928 Tournament Drive Gaithersburg, MD 20877 |
Additional Exhibitor services:
- Electrical, Internet, AV Rental – Order Electrical, Internet & AV rentals
- Lead Retrieval Orders – Order Lead Retrieval Services. Discount deadline is January 19
Solutions Hall Schedule:
| Tuesday, February 17 | Wednesday, February 18 | Thursday, February 19 |
| 1 – 5pm Booth Set-Up | 7:15am – 6:30pm Exhibit Hall Open | 7:15am – 3:30pm Exhibit Hall Open |
| 7:45 – 8:30am Continental Breakfast | 7:45 – 8:30am Continental Breakfast | |
| 10:45 – 11:15am Coffee Break | 10:45 – 11:15am Coffee Break | |
| 3 – 3:30pm Coffee Break | 3:00 – 3:30pm Coffee Break | |
| 4:45 – 6:30pm Networking Reception | 3:30 – 5:30pm Booth Dismantle |
Solutions Hall Passport:
Each attendee receives a passport card listing all participating exhibiting companies and is encouraged to visit booths to collect the required stamps/signatures. Completed Passports are entered into a prize drawing, helping drive engagement and steady foot traffic throughout the Solutions Hall.
Attendee Lists:
Pre- and post-event attendee lists (Excel) will be provided on February 5 and February 23 respectively. Each list is only for one time use and may not be harvested, sold to others or incorporated into any database. Failure to comply with this policy will affect future sponsorship participation.
Promotion:
Maximize visibility through pre-event outreach and social sharing. The official hashtag for NLT 2026 is #NLT26.
Sample Social Media posts:
We’re proud to sponsor AGA’s National Leadership Training 2026!
Join us at #NLT26 as leaders from across government come together to learn, innovate, and collaborate.
See you in February! @agacgfm
Excited to sponsor #NLT26! Don’t miss our session on [Topic], where we’ll share insights to help advance leadership, data, and performance across government.
Join us in D.C.! @agacgfm
We’re gearing up for #NLT26!
Stop by Booth [XX] to meet our team, see what’s new, and explore solutions that can help drive your mission forward.
Heading to AGA’s National Leadership Training 2026 #NLT26!? Make sure to catch our sponsored session on [Topic] and swing by our booth in the Solutions Hall to continue the conversation.
Visit the Sponsor & Exhibitor Promotion Guidelines to help you present a consistent and professional image. Please review the document to ensure your promotions align.

