2026 Washington State Elections Conference

June 1 – 4, 2026  |  Hilton Seattle Airport & Conference Center, Seattle, WA
Sponsorship & Exhibitor Opportunities
Become a Sponsor

About the Conference

Hosted by the Washington State Association of County Auditors (WSACA), the Washington State Elections Conference is the premier gathering for Washington's election administration community. In 2025, the conference drew 270 in-person attendees and 69 virtual participants representing all 39 Washington counties and the Office of the Secretary of State. Your sponsorship directly supports the training and resources that help ensure accurate, secure, and accessible elections across Washington State.

Who Attends

  • Leadership (23%): County auditors, election directors, and chief deputies
  • Management (35%): Elections managers, supervisors, and coordinators
  • Operations (36%): Elections specialists, technicians, and clerks
  • Other (6%): IT, cybersecurity, communications, and policy staff

Conference Format

  • Monday: Sponsor-hosted user group sessions
  • Tue & Wed: Educational sessions, panels, and keynotes with the exhibit hall open concurrently
  • Thursday AM: Closing sessions and exhibitor breakdown

All sessions are live-streamed via the conference mobile app, extending your reach to virtual attendees statewide.

Ready to connect with Washington's elections community?

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Conference Partners

A select number of anchor partnership opportunities are available for organizations seeking high-visibility involvement with the conference. These sponsorships support signature conference experiences and are tailored in collaboration with each partner. Pricing and benefits are discussed directly.

Welcome Reception Sponsor

By Invitation
Exclusive

Exclusive sponsorship of the conference welcome reception. Premium branding across all reception materials, premium exhibitor table, logo on website and app, lead retrieval, and post-conference attendee list.

Title Sponsor

By Invitation
Exclusive

Lead event branding on all conference signage, website, and app. Premium exhibitor table in highest-traffic location, lead retrieval, and post-conference attendee list.

Networking Sponsor

By Invitation
Limited

Sponsorship of the conference networking suite. Exhibitor table, logo on website and app, lead retrieval, and post-conference attendee list.

Inquire About Partnership Interested in a Conference Partnership? Contact us to discuss availability and custom arrangements.

Sponsorship Opportunities

Open to all organizations interested in supporting the conference and connecting with Washington's election administration community.

Level Investment Slots User Group (Mon) Exhibitor Table Web & App Logo Lead Retrieval Attendee List
Featured Sponsor $6,000 3 90 min Premium Included
Supporting Sponsor $5,000 5 60 min Standard Included
Exhibiting Sponsor $2,250 10 Standard $250 add-on
Non-Profit Sponsor $1,000 Open Standard $250 add-on

Non-Profit Sponsor is available exclusively to non-profit organizations and government agencies.

Exhibiting Sponsor includes priority table placement and recognition in the conference opening remarks.

The post-conference attendee list includes name, title, and organization. Sponsors seeking email addresses and additional contact details should enroll in the Lead Retrieval Program.

For returning sponsors: We have streamlined our sponsorship structure for 2026. You may notice changes to tier names, benefits, and the addition of separately purchased staff passes (required under new Washington State tax law). Base sponsorship prices have been adjusted to offset the new per-person pass fee. Please reach out with any questions about how the updated structure maps to your prior sponsorship.

What's Included

User Group Sessions

Featured and Supporting Sponsors host a dedicated session on Monday, June 1 to connect with clients, share product updates, offer training, and answer questions. Sessions run up to 90 minutes (Featured) or 60 minutes (Supporting) in a dedicated breakout room with full AV, live-streamed to virtual attendees.

Your Exhibitor Table

All levels include a 6-foot skirted table with two chairs. Premium locations (Featured and Conference Partner tiers) are positioned near session entrances and high-traffic areas. The exhibit hall runs concurrently with Tuesday and Wednesday sessions. Power available as a $100 add-on.

Complete Your Table

Everything you need to make the most of your time at the conference. Staff passes are purchased separately to ensure proper tax documentation and accurate attendee records per Washington State requirements.

Staff Pass

$100
Per person

Register each member of your team attending the conference. Includes full access to sessions, the exhibit hall, and the conference mobile app.

Table Power

$100
One-time

Power strip at your exhibitor table for demos, displays, and devices.

Lead Retrieval

$250
Add-on for Exhibiting & Non-Profit

Scan attendee badges to capture email and contact info. Already included with Featured, Supporting, and all Conference Partner tiers.

Schedule & Deadlines

Exhibitor Schedule

Monday, June 1
Exhibitor setup
10:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Tuesday, June 2
Exhibit hall open
Wednesday, June 3
Exhibit hall open
Thursday, June 4
Booth strike
by 11:00 AM

Key Deadlines

May 15 – Last day to register and book hotel room

May 25 – Last day to cancel hotel without penalty

May 29 – Final payments due for all sponsorships

Hotel & Cancellation

Conference rate: $217/night at the Hilton Seattle Airport & Conference Center. Includes complimentary self-parking.

Cancellations 30+ days before the conference (on or before May 1) receive a full refund. Cancellations after that date are non-refundable.

Sponsorships are first-come, first-served. Several tiers have limited availability.

Secure Your Spot

Ready to Sponsor?

Contact us to select your sponsorship level. We'll send you a registration form and invoice.

Zach Luchsinger
events@wsaca.org