ArchEx 2026 Sponsor Resources and Support

Thank you for your generous support of ArchEx 2026! This year’s program continues a long tradition of showcasing thought-provoking and inspiring work and we’re so grateful you’ve joined us as a sponsor. 

ArchEx will take place November 4-6, 2026 at the Richmond Marriott in Richmond, VA.

Please review the benefits of your sponsorship level as some items may need additional feedback or actions.

Below are a few helpful tips to ensure that you will have a great experience!

Once you are onsite, you can also get assistance at our Registration Desk in the lobby. AIA Virginia and JEMS Hospitality staff will be available and happy to help during the following times:

Wednesday, November 4th
8:00 a.m. – 6:00 p.m.

Thursday, November 5th
7:30 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.

Friday, November 6th
7:30 a.m. – 3:00 p.m.

Benefit
Life of the Party
Platinum
Gold
First Timers
Breakfast
Tour
Transportation

LIVE CE Presenter
at ArchEx

X

        

Present Virtual CEU at Procrastinator Series

X

X

      

Day 1: Annual Meeting and Lunch Event

1 Attendee

1 Attendee

      

Leadership Dinner Ticket

1 Attendee

        

Day 1: Keynote Exposure and Tickets

Exposure + 4 Tickets

Exposure + 2 Tickets

2 Tickets

    

Days 1 & 2: Expo Booth

X

X

X

    

Connections Reception in Expo Hall

Food by Expo Booth

X

X

    

Signage Exposure

Premier Exposure/Logo

Platinum Exposure/Logo

Gold Exposure/Logo

    

Visions Inclusion

Exposure + 4 Tickets

        

15-Second Video

During Plenary Sessions

        

Social Media Mention

X

X

X

    

Logo and Web link on Event Page

X

X

X

    

Full Attendee List

X

X

X

    

First Timers Breakfast

      

1 Attendee

  

Attendance at 1 Tour + Logo on All 5 Tour Buses

        

X

Expo Passport Card

X

X

      

Visions Sponsors

Benefits
Platinum
Gold
Silver 
Bronze
Dessert

Visions Inclusion

6 Tickets

4 Tickets

2 Tickets

1 Ticket

2 Tickets

Acknowledgment in Promos

X

X

X

X

X

Recognition and Link on Event Webpage

X

X

X

X

X

Recognition at the Event

X

X

X

X

X

500 x 100 News Ad

3 Month Blast Banner Ad

2 Month Blast Banner Ad

1 Month Blast Banner Ad

  

2 Month Blast Banner Ad

Exhibitor Move-in
Wednesday, November 4th 
9:30 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. All booths must be complete by 12:00 p.m.

Exhibitor Move-out
Thursday, November 5th 
2:15 p.m. – 4:00 p.m. Expo breakdown.  (ALL BOOTHS MUST BE DISMANTLED AND ITEMS REMOVED BY NO LATER THAN 4:00 P.M.)

Design Expo Hours
Expo Hall - Salon E & F

Please find additional exhibitor information here. 

Wednesday, November 4th 1:30 - 6:00 pm
Thursday, November 5th 7:30 am - 2:00 pm

Concurrent Events in the Expo Hall
Wednesday, November 4th: 11:30 – 3:15 p.m.
11:30 – 1:00 p.m. Annual Business Meeting & Lunch (Life of the Party & Platinum Sponsors only)
1:30 – 2:00 p.m. Networking break in expo hall
1:30 - 2:00 p.m. p.m. Coffee Networking: Advocacy in expo hall
3:00 – 3:15 p.m. Networking break in expo hall
 
Thursday, November 5th: 8:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.
8:00 – 8:30 a.m. Coffee Networking: J.E.D.I. and VANOMA + Small Firm Exchange in expo hall
10:30 – 10:45 a.m. Networking break in expo hall
12:15 – 2:00 p.m. Design Expo and Lunch in expo hall

Education Sessions/Low Traffic
Wednesday: 2:00 - 3:00 p.m., 3:15 - 4:15 p.m.
Thursday: 9:45 - 11:00 a.m., 11:15 - 12:15 p.m.

For drayage and material handling forms, click here. 

Any materials shipped to the Hotel may not arrive earlier than Sunday, November 3rd. Boxes may be sent to the following address:

Richmond Marriott Hotel Downtown
Attn: Amy O’Donnell, AIA Virginia - ArchEx 2026, 11/4/25
[Your Onsite Contact First & Last Name + Your Company Name]
500 E Broad Street
Richmond, VA 23219

Please note the following:

  • Please note the following: If boxes arrive earlier than November 3, 2026, storage fees may be charged and will be paid by the exhibitor.

  • Please mail the tracking details once available to Mickey Riesenberg at Mickey@jemshospitality.com and we will try to make sure your boxes are at your booth prior to setting up.

  • All labels should be clearly marked and legible.
  • Please indicate box 1 of 3, 2 of 3, 3 of 3, etc.
  • Please email me the tracking details once available.