Impact Studio

The Impact Studio is a flexible, conference-anchored experience designed to help attendees turn ideas into real-world impact. It welcomes participants at different levels of engagement - from quick, self-guided contributions to a deeper, facilitated journey from idea development through refinement and presentation.

Attendees can engage through:

•Self-guided prompts and short-form video content that spark new ideas and perspectives.

•Interactive digital and tactile experiences, including whiteboard-style ideation and/or tablets for contributing ideas.

•AI-facilitated experiences that transform individual input into a live, visible feed of ideas generated across the conference.

•Short-form facilitated sessions focused on ideation, collaboration, and problem-solving.

•An end-to-end innovation journey for participants who want to develop a "What if?" idea with structured facilitation, peer feedback, and mentorship.

From the Studio to the Expo:

The Projection Innovation Exchange (PIE) in the Expo will serve as the public-facing extension of the Impact Studio, featuring talks, storytelling, and potentially short pitch or storytelling practice opportunities on the Rotation Stage. Where appropriate, ideas developed in the Studio may be featured through these experiences, creating a visible pathway from idea → development → storytelling → broader audience engagement.

Sponsoring the Impact Studio positions your organization alongside participant-driven innovation, collaboration, and real-world problem solving. Your involvement can extend beyond brand visibility to include meaningful engagement with participants and the ideas being generated throughout the conference.

Sponsorship Includes:
•Brand integration within the Impact Studio and select conference materials (conference website, pre-promotional materials, onsite signage, post-conference recap content), aligning your brand with hands-on innovation and impact.
•Opportunity to submit up to two (2) themes, problem areas, or prompts for attendees to explore through the Studio experience. Submit to AAPA by March 15, 2027.

•Opportunity to provide a mentor or subject-matter-expert during designated Studio setup/programming times. Confirm with AAPA by March 15, 2027.
•Receive a post-conference list of attendees who visited or participated in the Impact Studio, enabling follow-up and networking opportunities

In addition to the benefits listed above all event sponsors receive:
•General Event Sponsor Recognition: Your brand will be featured on the conference website, in pre-promotional materials, and on event signage
•Priority Booth Selection: Your company will receive access to select your booth space for AAPA 2028 in advance to other exhibitors (available to AAPA 2027 exhibitors only)
•Access to Attendee Registration Lists: Receive the pre and post-conference attendee mailing registration lists (available four weeks before the conference) to maximize your engagement efforts