Become/Renew Your ESSAE 2026 Annual Key Supporter Status!  

Invest in ESSAE. Elevate the Association Community. Increase Your Visibility.

As trusted leaders and partners in the association and meetings profession, you play a vital role in advancing New York’s association community. Becoming an ESSAE 2026 Key Supporter demonstrates your commitment to strengthening our industry and supporting the programs, advocacy, education, and technology that power association success.

Your annual support fuels:

• Statewide association advocacy

• Modern technology and member resources

• High-level learning experiences & signature events

• The Association Leadership Academy

• New programs, member services, and staff capacity

• And much more!

Key Supporters receive year-round visibility and exclusive access, including the opportunity to secure exhibitor space and special sponsorships before the general membership.

2026 Key Supporter Levels

2026 Key Supporter Benefits Matrix (here)

Benefits of Your Investment

• Diamond & Ruby: Early access in January 2026 to select booth location for the June 18, 2026 Annual Conference & Trade Show and other opportunities

• “Proud 2026 Key Supporter” digital badge sent immediately upon confirmation

• Recognition during the Annual Membership Meeting & Awards Program

• Banner recognition on the ESSAE website & in the e-newsletter

• Social media recognition throughout the year

• Listing on the ESSAE homepage

• Inclusion in event signage, slides, & acknowledgments

• And more — designed to highlight and thank your organization year-round!

Join Us in Supporting the Association Community

Your investment strengthens ESSAE — and in turn strengthens the associations that strengthen New York State.

For questions or to enroll, contact:
[email protected]

Thank you to ESSAE 2025 Key Supporters!! 

The contributions of the following organizations enable ESSAE to enhance its services, introduce new programs, and provide valuable professional development opportunities. Please show your support for these organizations, as they continue to support us all!

Diamond

Cheshire Audio Visual
Discover Long Island
Saratoga Springs City Center
The Lodge at Schroon Lake
The Sagamore
Westchester County Tourism & Film
Visual Technologies

Ruby

Albany Capital Center
Crowne Plaza Albany - The Desmond Hotel
Discover Schenectady
Lake George Regional CVB
The Saratoga Hilton
Turning Stone Resort
Visit Rochester

Emerald

On Site AV
Park Strategies, LLC
Hinman Straub, PC
Visit Buffalo Niagara

2025 Key Supporters: The Precious Gem Collection

Deadline (for Trade Show Exhibitor pre-sale):

Friday, January 10, 2025

Thank you to our 2024 Key Supporters for

Your Generous Support of the Association Community!

Thank you to our 2023 Key Supporters!

Thank you to our 2022 Key Supporters!

Thank you to our 2021 Key Supporters!

Thank you to our 2020 Key Supporters!