NAPEX hosts two major, national Training Events each year. These conferences typically draw 250-300 APEX Accelerator professionals from around the country. We welcome individuals, organizations and vendors that can bring additional value to APEX Accelerator training.
Looking for an APEX Accelerator hosted event for your local state? Check out upcoming training events here
October 27-31, 2024
Fall 2024 Conference
Join us for a LIVE Conference in Washington DC where you can network with over 200 APEX procurement professionals.
Location
Hyatt Regency Washington on Capitol Hill
Washington, DC
Fall 2024 Sponsors
NAPEX is proud to have the support of these corporate partners for our 2024 Fall Training Conference.
Reception Sponsor
NAPEX U Sponsor
Bag Sponsor
Exhibitors
Save the Date
Upcoming 2025 Conferences
Fall 2025
Hyatt Regency Washington on Capitol Hill
Washington, DC
November 2-9, 2025
Become a Sponsor
APTAC – now branded as NAPEX – is the professional organization of and for DoD-funded APEX Accelerators Program (formerly Procurement Technical Assistance Program). NAPEX supports APEX Accelerator Centers by providing comprehensive training, important information, professional networking, and a voice in national government contracting assistance and policy arenas.
The APEX Accelerators program, under management of the Department of Defense (DoD) Office of Small Business Programs (OSBP), plays a critical role in the Department’s efforts to identify and helps a wide range of businesses enter and participate in the defense supply-chain. The program provides the education and training to ensure that all businesses become capable of participating in federal, state, and local government contracts.
Sponsorship Benefits
APEX Accelerator Centers Help Government
- Ensure capable competition for the military, agencies and American taxpayers.
- Strengthen Defense Industrial Base and Government Industrial Base.
- Add new small, socially disadvantaged, women, veteran, HUBZone certified firms as capable suppliers.
APEX Accelerator Centers Help ALL Businesses
- Provide no-cost counseling, training and G2B networking to businesses selling to government agencies and prime contractors.
- Assist Agencies and Primes meet their contract goals.
- 300+ locations across the U.S. & Territories.
APEX Accelerator Centers Help Communities
- Strategically aligned with: State & Local Governments; Economic Development Agencies & Educational Institutions
- Boost economic activity by increasing contracts and subcontracts awarded.
Available Sponsorships
Welcome/Congressional Reception Sponsor: $20,000
- Speaking Opportunity at Reception
- Signage & Video provided by Sponsor
- Promotion through collateral conference marketing
- Exhibitor booth
- Conference meals and registration
- Conference Training Session
- Presentation at a scheduled NAPEX hosted National Fourth Friday Webinar
Member Luncheon Sponsor: $10,000
- Speaking Opportunity
- Signage
- Video provided by Sponsor
- Promotion through collateral conference marketing
- Exhibitor booth
- Conference meals and registration
Breakfast Sponsors: $7,500
- All Conference Days
- Sponsor Signage at Breakfast Stations
- Promotion through collateral conference marketing
- Exhibitor booth
Break/Coffee Sponsors: $5,000
- All Conference Days
- Sponsor Signage at Break Stations
- Promotion through collateral conference marketing
- Exhibitor booth
Bag Sponsor: $5,000
- Logo on Conference Bag
- One insert per bag
- Promotion through collateral conference marketing
- Exhibit Booth
Branded Charging Table: $3,000 (2 Available)
- Custom Wrap with your provided Logo
- Promotion through collateral conference marketing
Exhibitor: $3,000
- Booth only
- Two (2) attendees
- Logo/name mention in program guide
- Time built in agenda to visit exhibitors
Government Exhibitor: $1,000
- Booth only
- Two (2) attendees
- Logo/name mention in program guide
- Time built in agenda to visit exhibitors
Questions about sponsorship? Please contact Anna Vulaj Fitzsimmons, NAPEX Board Member, Sponsor Committee Chair, with any questions at .