I.CON Data Centers
May 19, 2026, Hyatt Regency Jersey City

NAIOP sponsorships provide you with a unique opportunity to build your brand and influence key power players in CRE. 

Learn what opportunities are currently available and secure your sponsorship by contacting Christopher Ware via email or call 703-674-1419.

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Where Data Centers Meet Development

NAIOP has built the data center conference that CRE professionals wish existed.

Following the success of NAIOP’s 2025 Data Center Summit, and due to demand for an event focused on this dynamic market, NAIOP is launching a one-day I.CON Data Centers event the day before I.CON East.

Why I.CON Data Centers:

• Companies need to invest an estimated $5.2 trillion into data centers by 2030 to meet global AI demand alone.
• Approximately one-fifth of U.S. GDP growth is attributable to the boom in AI-dedicated data centers in Q2 2025.
• Data Center demand is projected to grow around 10%- 20% annually until 2030.
• Demographics: 400+ attendees are expected.

Who Attends NAIOP Conferences:

By Scope of Business:

45% Developer, Owner, Investor

33% Architect, Engineer, Contractor

12% Broker

6% Consultant, Accountant, Related Professional Services

5% Other

By Title:

83% of attendees are senior management.

Why They Attend:

• Networking consistently ranks number one in attendee surveys as the most important aspect of our conferences.
• Over half of our attendees report doing business with other attendees.
• 90% of attendees say they plan on registering for a future NAIOP event.

Pictures from I.CON East 2025 showing exhibits and sponsorship recognition:

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Recap from I.CON East 2025

Sponsor Investment

I.CON Data Centers is the first NAIOP conference for developers, owners, investors and related professionals who are building the infrastructure for the digital economy.

Demographics: 400 attendees

Premier Sponsorship, $15,995

• Ten conference registrations
• Co-sponsorship of opening keynote sessions and welcome reception, premium pre-conference promotional package, plus one exclusive sponsor item.
• Premium exhibit location
• CHOOSE ONE: two bonus registrations, print or digital advertising space, or tabletop exhibit in premium location.

Platinum Sponsorship, $13,995

• Four conference registrations
• Co-sponsorship of opening keynote sessions and welcome reception.
• Premium exhibit location
• CHOOSE ONE: two bonus registrations, print or digital advertising space, or tabletop exhibit in premium location

Gold Sponsorship, $6,995

• Three conference registrations
• Co-sponsorship of one block of concurrent education sessions, project tour, or networking break.
• CHOOSE ONE: two bonus registrations, print or digital advertising space, or tabletop exhibit in a preferred location.

Silver Sponsorship, $5,995

• Two conference registrations
• Recognition in conference common areas.
• CHOOSE ONE: two bonus registrations, print or digital advertising space, or tabletop exhibit

All sponsorships include: recognition on the conference website and in the conference app, access to conference attendee lists, and an option to purchase additional registrations at a discounted rate.

TO SECURE YOUR SPONSORSHIP, CONTACT:

Christopher Ware, ware@naiop.org, 703-674-1419 

Jim Sharifi, sharifi@naiop.org, 703-674-1409

Kimberly Donohue, donohue@naiop.org, 703-674-1433