Automated Retail & Kiosk Innovation Show

Dec, 14-16, 2026, Miami

Connect with the executives making purchasing decisions across retail, restaurants, airports, hospitality, healthcare and more. Sponsoring the event puts your brand in front of a highly targeted audience looking for the latest innovations in kiosks, AI, automated retail, payments and customer engagement.

All sponsors and exhibitors receive the following benefits unless otherwise indicated:

  • Logo and description (50 words max) on event website, in event program, intro, transition slide visuals and in promotional emails delivered 12, 8 and 4 weeks prior to the event.
  • Case study displayed in research area.
  • Logo on event signage.
  • Option to provide a promotional item (approved by event management) to be placed in attendee bags.
  • Obtain attendee contact list
  • PLATINUM - OPENING KEYNOTE + WELCOME RECEPTION
    • Sponsor will introduce the Day 1 keynote speaker and host the welcome reception
    • Sponsor logo will be featured on signage at the welcome reception
    • Sponsor logo on all pre-event promotional emails and on the cover of the event program
    • 4 sponsor passes (includes full access to sessions, meals, breaks, welcome reception, and dinner party)
    • 10’x10’ exhibit space (includes standard electricity, 6’ table, chair and wastebasket)
  • PLATINUM - DAY 2 KEYNOTE
    • Sponsor will introduce one of the Day 2 keynote speakers (morning or afternoon)
    • Sponsor logo on all pre-event promotional emails and on the cover of the event program
    • 3 sponsor passes (includes full access to sessions, meals, breaks, welcome reception, and dinner party)
    • 10’x10’ exhibit space (includes standard electricity, 6’ table, chair and wastebasket)
  • PLATINUM - DAY 2 COCKTAIL RECEPTION
    • Sponsor’s logo on signage in the reception area. Sponsor has option to give brief remarks or a toast at the start of the reception.
    • Sponsor logo on all pre-event promotional emails and on the cover of the event program
    • 3 sponsor passes (includes full access to sessions, meals, breaks, welcome reception, and dinner party)
    • 10’x10’ exhibit space (includes standard electricity, 6’ table, chair and wastebasket)
  • PLATINUM - CLOSING KEYNOTE
    • Sponsor will be the moderator of the Thought Leader Roundtable closing keynote session.
    • Sponsor logo on all pre-event promotional emails and on the cover of the event program
    • 3 sponsor passes (includes full access to sessions, meals, breaks, welcome reception, and dinner party)
    • 10’x10’ exhibit space (includes standard electricity, 6’ table, chair and wastebasket)
  • GOLD
    • Exclusive sponsor of one session (non-keynote) with option to participate as moderator or panelist.
    • 2 sponsor passes (includes full access to sessions, meals, breaks, welcome reception, and dinner party)
    • 4’x8’ exhibit space (includes standard electricity, 6’ table, chair and wastebasket)
  • SILVER - BREAKFAST BRIEFING OR LUNCH & LEARN
    • Sponsor will give a 15-minute presentation (non-promotional) during one “Breakfast Briefing” session or during one “Lunch & Learn” session.
    • 2 sponsor passes (includes full access to sessions, meals, breaks, welcome reception, and dinner party)
  • BRONZE - THOUGHT LEADER SPONSOR
    • Sponsor will be given a speaking opportunity on the Closing Keynote panel.
    • 1 sponsor pass (includes full access to sessions, meals, breaks, welcome reception, and dinner party)
  • ASSOCIATE
    • 1 sponsor pass (includes full access to sessions, meals, breaks, welcome reception, and dinner party)
  • 10 x 10
    • Standard pipe and drape, standard electricity, 6’ table, chair and wastebasket
    • Exhibitor logo and description (50 words max) on event website and mobile app
    • 2 exhibitor passes
    • Obtain attendee contact list
  • 10 x 20
    • Standard pipe and drape, standard electricity, 6’ table, chair and wastebasket
    • Exhibitor logo and description (50 words max) on event website and mobile app
    • 3 exhibitor passes
    • Obtain attendee contact list

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Add-ons below Require a sponsorship or booth. Subject to availability.

SEAT DROP - $5,900

Company provides a gift item or marketing collateral to be placed on each seat in the main conference room.

REGISTRATION - $4,000

Company logo included on the attendee registration form and near the “Register Now” button in all event email promotions and on the event website. Logo will also be displayed at the event registration desk. Company may assign one person from their organization to work with the Connect Media team at the registration desk. They will help attendees check in and introduce themselves.

REFRESHMENT BREAK - $3,000

Company logo to be displayed prominently at refreshment stations during one refreshment break. Product placement not included. (8 available. Bundle multiple breaks and save 25% off all.)

ROOM KEY - $3,000

Company logo included on room keys handed out to event participants who are staying at  the official event hotel. 

AWARDS SPONSOR - $3,000

All branding of the ARKI Awards program will include the sponsor as follows:
“Automated Retail & Kiosk Innovation Awards presented by [AWARDS SPONSOR].” Sponsor representative to serve as co-host of the awards ceremony.
(Note: Sponsor will be ineligible to win an award.)

WI-FI - $2,500 

Company logo on signage and table cards throughout the event providing Wi-Fi login instructions to event participants. The company name may be used as the Wi-Fi password for the event.

SWAG BAG - $1,850 

Company logo included on swag bags handed out to all event participants.

LANYARD - $1,850

Company logo included on badge lanyards handed out to all event participants.

MOBILE APP - $1,500 

Company logo included on the title screen of the event’s mobile app that will be used by attendees during the event. Company logo will also be included in promotions for the mobile app in the event program and on signage.

MAIN BALLROOM NAMING RIGHTS - $1,000

This is the room where all general sessions (including keynotes) and half of the breakout sessions happen. We’ll name it after the company and refer to it as such in the program and on signage.

BOOTH UPGRADE

  • Upgrade 4’x8’ exhibit space to 10’x10’ – $1,950
  • Upgrade 10’x10’ exhibit space to 10’x20’ – $3,250

ADDITIONAL SPONSOR PASSES - $800

EACH

VIRTUAL SWAG BAG - $500

Company provides an offer for attendees to be included in a post-event email sent to all attendees by event organizers.

MOBILE APP PUSH NOTIFICATIONS - $500

We’ll push your 140-character message to all attendees twice during the event via our mobile app. Drive them to your booth, send them a freebie or just remind them about your services. (Company may choose the time of day on a first-come-first-serve basis.)

COMPANY SPOTLIGHT IN PRE-EVENT EMAILS - $500

In the days leading up to the event, we send registered attendees two separate emails to update them on important event info. The company spotlight section in those messages can include your company logo or other image, 50 words of text and a link. (4 available. Includes placement in both messages.)

COMMERCIALS - $500

Company provides video (60 seconds maximum) to be played up to 2x during event breaks.

ADDITIONAL ITEM IN ATTENDEE SWAG BAG - $150

EACH

PRODUCT PLACEMENT - ASK FOR QUOTE

Company product may be integrated into the event experience. Price will depend on complexity and costs associated with placement.

Price range: $3,500 through $12,000

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