Join Us for the 67th Annual State Convention
Oct. 30-Nov. 2 in Virginia Beach
The NFB of Virginia State Convention brings together the largest gathering of blind and low vision students, working adults, seniors, and caretakers from across Virginia the weekend of October 30 - November 2, 2025 at the Wyndham Virginia Beach Oceanfront Hotel and sponsors can secure very competitive nightly rates of just $109 when you mention NFBV upon calling to reserve your room.
Leverage one of our four sponsorship 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 Communications Chair, Teisha Gillespie, at sponsorships@nfbv.org. Please Note: The deadline for Exhibit/sponsorship registrations is midnight on Thursday, October 9, 2025. Registrations received after the cutoff will be considered, although all listed benefits cannot be guaranteed. NFBV chapters and divisions wishing to exhibit must also register, and the price is $50.
Appreciating Our 2024 VIP Sponsors!
No convention would be possible without the generous support of our sponsors, and we'd like to extend a huge thanks to our 2024 sponsors:
Sponsorship Packages and Benefits
Save 20% Off Pricing Through Aug. 15, 2025!
When you secure your sponsorship before 11:59pm ET on Aug. 15, 2025, you'll save 20% off regular pricing for all packages. Note that registration with or without payment must be received by the Aug. 15 deadline to lock in this special rate, but that all payments must be received no later than Oct. 23, 2025.
Pioneer
Pricing through Aug. 15: $240 nonprofit/$320 for profit
Pricing after Aug. 15: $300 nonprofit/$400 for profit
There are two Pioneer packages available to accommodate both virtual and in-person exhibitors.
- In-person:
- Complementary use of a 3x6 table and exhibit hall placement on Friday, Nov. 1
- Complementary convention registration for up to 2(2) representatives from your organization
- Sponsorship recognition in the convention program
- Virtual:
- Ability to host a 45-minute live or pre-recorded exhibit table via Zoom to demo your product or service and answer attendee questions. Virtual sessions will be held October 27-29, 2025 between 6 p.m. ET and 9 p.m. ET.
- Post-convention hosting of your virtual exhibit recording on the NFBV YouTube channel
- Sponsorship recognition in the convention program
Trailblazer
Pricing through Aug. 15: $420 nonprofit/$560 for profit
Pricing after Aug. 15: $525 nonprofit/$700 for profit
Trailblazer sponsors enjoy the following benefits:
- Complementary use of a 3x6 table and exhibit hall placement throughout the event
- Complementary convention registration for up to 2(2) representatives from your organization
- Sponsorship recognition in the convention program
- Social media shout-out on Facebook and Instagram, including a tag of your page(s)
- Website placement of your organization name and logo on the state convention page
- Opportunity to be one of two exclusive sponsors of (1) general session and to have a session speaker read a 30-second promotion for your organization. ***General sessions are limited, so sponsor opportunities will be awarded on a first come, first serve basis.
Innovator
Pricing through Aug. 15: $720 nonprofit/$960 for profit
Pricing after Aug. 15: $900 nonprofit/$1,200 for profit
Innovator sponsors enjoy the following benefits:
- Complementary use of a 3x6 table and exhibit hall placement throughout the event
- Complementary convention registration for up to 4(4) representatives from your organization, including lunch vouchers for the day of the exhibit hall
- Sponsorship recognition in the convention program
- Social media shout-out on Facebook and Instagram, including a tag of your page(s)
- Website placement of your organization name and logo on the state convention page
- Distribution of (1) targeted e-blast to the entire database of NFBV newsletter subscribers
- Opportunity to be the exclusive sponsor for (1) break-out session and deliver a two-minute remark. ***Break-out sessions are limited, so sponsor placements will be awarded on a first come, first serve basis.
Vanguard
Pricing through Aug. 15: $1,320 nonprofit/$1,760 for profit
Pricing after Aug. 15: $1,650 nonprofit/$2,200 for profit
Vanguard sponsors enjoy the following benefits:
- Complementary use of a 3x6 table and exhibit hall placement throughout the event
- Complementary convention registration for up to 4(4) representatives from your organization, including lunch vouchers for the day of the exhibit hall
- Sponsorship recognition in the convention program
- Social media shout-out on Facebook and Instagram, including a tag of your page(s)
- Website placement of your organization name and logo on the state convention page
- Ability to have (1) 60-second ad placed on the NFBV YouTube channel
- Distribution of (1) targeted e-blast to the entire database of NFBV newsletter subscribers
- Opportunity to be the exclusive sponsor for (1) break-out session and deliver a two-minute remark. ***Break-out sessions are limited, so sponsor placements will be awarded on a first come, first serve basis.
- Opportunity to be the exclusive sponsor of one of three morning coffee stations
- Ability to deliver a two-minute remark during the convention banquet
Exhibit Hall Details
The exhibit hall will be open to attendees on Friday, October 31, 2025 between 12p ET and 6p ET. Exhibitors will be allotted two hours for setup between 10 a.m.-12 p.m. ET the day of, and will need to have their areas cleared no later than 7 p.m. ET. Each Exhibitor will be provided with a 3’ x 6’ exhibit tabletop and two chairs. One (1) electrical outlet is available for $25 when requested on the Exhibitor/Sponsor Registration form. Sponsor must provide their own power strip. A heavy-duty extension cord is encouraged to ensure easy access to electricity.
Have Questions?
For additional information about sponsorship opportunities, please contact:
Teisha Gillespie, Communications Chair
Email: sponsorships@nfbv.org.
Register today by visiting our online sponsorship registration page! Remember, the deadline for sponsorship registration is midnight Thursday, October 9, 2025! 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”!