Connect With Legislators, Staff and Advocates at the 50th NCSL Legislative Summit
Join us in Boston for the 50th NCSL Legislative Summit, the largest annual gathering of state legislators and legislative staff in the nation. As an exhibitor, advertiser or sponsor, you will connect with key decision-makers from across the country. This is an excellent chance for businesses, nonprofit organizations, government agencies, trade associations and other special interest groups to elevate their brand and engage with their target audiences. Don't miss out the 50th NCSL Legislative Summit! Contact [email protected] for pricing and more information.
Key Stats
250-Plus Exhibitors
More Than 5,000 Attendees
31%
Legislators and Legislative Staff
"As an organization seeking to interest state legislators and legislatures in a policy idea, there is no better or more efficient way to do that than by being at NCSL."
"It is a great way to talk directly with legislators and legislative staff, and we have over 100 potential follow-ups to do."
"It's a great way to meet stakeholders and be alongside other first-rate exhibitors."
Top Objectives Achieved by Exhibitors
87%: Networking
84%: Increased Awareness of Product/Service/Brand
74%: Quality of Contacts
The NCSL Legislative Summit Exhibit Hall
Share your message, policy priorities and products with legislators, legislative staff and the thousands of others who will descend on Boston for the 2025 NCSL Legislative Summit. Don’t delay: The Exhibit Hall will fill up fast!
The NCSL Legislative Summit Exhibit Hall
NCSL invites you to exhibit alongside businesses, nonprofit organizations, government agencies, trade associations, special interest groups and others. Share your message, policy priorities and products with legislators, legislative staff and the thousands of others who will descend on Boston for the 2025 Legislative Summit. Don’t delay: the Exhibit Hall will fill up fast! Contact [email protected] for pricing and more information.
As an Exhibitor
- Discuss your message face-to-face with state leaders.
- Broaden your contacts with state officials.
- Increase your awareness of new and critical state legislative issues.
- Present your products and services to people who influence buying decisions. The leaders in attendance most often control legislation and purchasing in their states.
Booth Discounts
- Discounts available for NCSL Foundation sponsors. Learn more about becoming an NCSL sponsor at ncsl.org/foundation.
- Discounts available for nonprofits and government agencies.
- Discounted exhibitor and advertising packages are available. See Advertise to Summit Attendees to learn more.
Important Dates
Exhibit Hall schedule subject to change.
- Exhibitor Load In:
Monday, Aug. 4, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.
- Exhibit Hall Hours:
Tuesday, Aug. 5, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Wednesday, Aug. 6, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.
- Exhibitor Load Out:
Wednesday, Aug. 6, 3-7 p.m.
Included With Your Booth Fee
- Three badges per 10-by-10-foot booth for exhibit staff that allow access to the Exhibit Hall for move-in and move-out hours. Exhibitor centials include access to the opening reception, Exhibit Hall lunches and closing social event. Exhibit staff who wish to attend legislative sessions will be able to purchase up to three half-price conference registrations.
- Standard booth configuration: Draped 8-foot back wall and 3-foot side walls.
*Please see page 2 of the exhibitor agreement under “Arrangement of Exhibits,” for dimensions and limitations for In-line and Island booth spaces.
- Exhibit space identification sign with organization name.
- NCSL Legislative Summit app listing includes organization name with 25-word exhibit description and optional exhibitor logo. Logo specs provided in the exhibitor agreement.
For more information, contact [email protected].
Sponsoring the Summit
Put your brand in front of attendees while supporting the nation’s largest annual public policy gathering. Limited sponsorship opportunities are available throughout the three-day Summit.
Reach Summit Attendees Through Advertising
Amplify your message through a range of advertising opportunities. Whether it’s through the award-winning State Legislatures magazine distributed on-site to Summit attendees, NCSL’s email newsletters, or through NCSL’s highly trafficked website, there’s an opportunity for you to share your message directly with Summit attendees. Advertising discounts are available to exhibitors and NCSL Foundation sponsors.
Advertising Opportunities
Amplify your message through a range of advertising opportunities. Whether it’s through the award-winning State Legislatures magazine distributed on-site to Summit attendees, NCSL’s email newsletters, or through NCSL’s highly trafficked website, there’s an opportunity for you to share your message directly with Summitt attendees. Advertising discounts are available to exhibitors and NCSL Foundation sponsors. Contact [email protected] for pricing and more information.
50th Anniversary Special Edition Magazine
Highlight your organization in the NCSL's 50th anniversary special edition of State Legislatures magazine to be mailed to state legislators and legislative staff in January 2025. Help celebrate five decades of achievements and milestones and be part of a unique opportunity to reach a targeted and influential readership. Your organization will be prominently featured in full or half page advertising, ensuring visibility among a distinguished audience of legislative leaders and policymakers.
Exclusive Advertising Positions Package | Discounts Available
Own the conversation. Position your organization in front of the largest annual gathering of state legislators and staff with exclusive advertising positions. These advertising packages are limited and available only to exhibitors. Advertising included in the package is provided at a 10% discount on standard rates. The package includes:
- An exclusive back cover, inside front cover or inside back cover position in State Legislatures magazine distributed on-site to all Summit attendees.
- Reserved ad space in the NCSL This Week and NCSL Today email newsletters for one week in advance of the Summit. Run dates to be determined based on availability.
- Booth listing with logo in the NCSL meeting app.
Premium Advertising Positions Package | Discounts Available
Grab the attention of NCSL Legislative Summit attendees through a digital and print advertising package, available to exhibitors at a 10% discount on standard rates. The package includes:
- Two facing full-page print advertisements in State Legislatures magazine distributed on-site to all Summit attendees.
- Digital display ad on ncsl.org for two consecutive weeks before the Legislative Summit (Aug. 4-6, 2025). Timing based on availability.
- Booth listing with logo in the NCSL meeting app.
Print and Digital Summit Package | Discounts Available
Reach NCSL Legislative Summit attendees through print and digital ads. Begin with a full-page advertisement in the award-winning State Legislatures magazine, which is distributed on-site to Summit attendees. Amplify your message with two consecutive weeks of email advertisements in the NCSL This Week and NCSL Today email newsletters, or two weeks of web display advertising on ncsl.org. Discounts are available to NCSL Foundation sponsors and exhibitors. The package includes:
- Full-page advertisement in State Legislatures magazine distributed on-site to all Summit attendees.
- Email advertisement in NCSL’s daily and weekly email newsletters (12 days) or display ad on ncsl.org (14 days). Run dates to be determined based on availability.
Digital-Only Promotional Package
Two weeks of messaging through NCSL’s subscriber-based newsletters NCSL This Week and NCSL Today followed by two weeks of web display on ncsl.org. Timing based on availability. Discounts are available to NCSL Foundation sponsors.
A-La-Carte Advertising
Build the NCSL advertising package that meets your needs and budget. Discounts are available to NCSL Foundation sponsors and exhibitors. Choose from the following options:
- Print advertisement in the award-winning State Legislatures magazine.
- Digital display advertisement on ncsl.org.
- Email advertisement in NCSL’s daily and weekly email newsletters.
- Advertorial brief in NCSL’s newsletters or State Legsilatures magazine.
- Print advertisement in NCSL’s special edition 50th-anniversary magazine.
Visit ncsl.org/advertise to view pricing, ad specifications and deadlines. Contact [email protected] for custom package pricing and discounts. All advertising is subject to internal review and approval. All advertising campaigns must be paid in full before launch. Digital ad materials are due 10 business days prior to campaign launch. Discounts are available to exhibitors, and NCSL Foundation sponsors.