2026 AIA NOVA Media Kit - Presentation - Page 7
Bi-Annual Event
Annual Event
DesignMAX Breakfast
Two Events in 2026: Spring and Summer- Breakfast
Spring Event:
March 26th 8:30 - 11:15
Lubber Run Community Center, Arlington
Summer Event: August 5th 8:30 - 11:15
Arlington, TBD
LIMIT: 6 Sponsors per Event
Design Manufacturer/Architect eXchange.
The AIA Northern Virginia will host two breakfast events
in 2026 to connect six architectural firms with six
sponsoring organizations. Each firm will be represented
by two contacts, including leaders and/or specification
writers, while each sponsor will send two
representatives.
Residential Supplier
Trunk Show:
October (TBD) 3:00 - 6:00 pm
Location: AlexRenew, Alexandria VA
Join the AIA-NoVA CRAN Committee for a new bi-annual
event. An afternoon, keynote speaker will share what
homebuyers want in their home and renovation design.
After the Keynote, take part in a networking Trunk Show,
where you can network and share new ideas and
products with our Residential Design Community.
Networking Reception after event for additional
engagement and relationship building.
Member Rates
During the event, each sponsor will participate in a
30-minute "speed meeting" session with all six firms.
Premier Sponsor (1):
This is a new and exciting opportunity to engage
one-on-one, discuss needs and build new relationships.
Member Rates
Single Event Sponsor
Non-Members
$5,000 . . . . $5,500
• Two Event Participants
• Spend 20 minutes with 6 different
architecture firm representatives
• Table Area for meetings
• Directory Listing on AIANOVA.org
• One year Allied Membership
• Invite for 2 to Spring Social
• AIA NoVA will send one post-event email
to each firm participant including:
• Sponsor Logo
• 150 word description of services
• Contact info
• Link
Non-Members
$3,000 . . . . . . . $3,500
• Four Event Participants
• Ability to introduce Keynote and say a few words
• Table for display
• Recognition in CONNECT with link
• Directory Listing on AIANova.org
• AIA Nova will send one post-event email
to each CRAN Member participant including:
• Sponsor Logo
• 150 word description of services
• Contact info
• Link
Participant Costs:
$1,850 . . . . . . $2,350
• Two Event Participants
• Table for display
• Recognition in CONNECT with link
• Directory Listing on AIANOVA.org
Contact: Jody Cranford, Sponsorship/Advertising Director • jody@aianova.org • 800-818-0289
