Exhibitors + Sponsors

EXHIBITOR + SPONSOR OPPORTUNITIES


2024 EXHIBIT APPLICATION & BOOTH ASSIGNMENT PROCESS

We invite all service providers to join us at our 2024 National Conference to engage and connect with over 700 governance professionals at the Gaylord National Resort & Convention Center in National Harbor, MD. 

Exhibitor Prospectus
Booth fees
What's included with your booth
How to reserve your booth
Exhibitor registrations
Recognition at the conference
Sponsor Opportunities (PDF)
Quick links


BOOTH FEES (all booths are 10’ x 10’)

Standard booth - $8,500

Premium booth - $10,000

Premium booths are limited. See floorplan for location of premium and standard booths. Conference registration fees/passes are not included with exhibit booth fees.


WHAT’S INCLUDED WITH YOUR BOOTH

• Exhibitor attendee registration at the member rate
• 10’ x 10’ exhibit booth space
• 8’ high back wall
• 3’ high side drape
• (1) 6’ skirted table
• (2) Side chairs
• Booth identification sign 
• Pre- and post- conference registrant list 
• Complimentary Wi-Fi service
• 24-hour exhibit hall security

The floor of the ballroom is carpeted. Electrical services and furnishings are not included with your booth. Exhibitors can visit FreemanOnline provided by the Freeman Company, our designated drayage company, to order furnishing, additional signage and equipment rental. For electric, internet and food/beverage ordering, please use the boomer kit provided by Gaylord National Resort & Convention Center Exhibit Service Department.

FreemanOnline Exhibitor Kit
Gaylord National Resort Boomer Kit


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HOW TO RESERVE YOUR BOOTH

Step 1. Complete the Exhibitor Application
The exhibitor application will be available on the Society’s website on Monday, April 1st at 12:15 pm Eastern. The form must be completed and submitted to the Society via Google Forms or PDF (as per the instructions on the form) by or on behalf of the company that wishes to exhibit.  

The Society will assign each applicant a “place number” based on when the Exhibitor Application was received (i.e., the first application received will be #1, the second will be #2.)

• Exhibit Space Application (online | pdf)

Step 2. Make your booth payment by April 16.
Payment is due in full by April 16 to maintain your place number. Payment is not immediately required after submitting your exhibitor application, however, any company who has applied on or before April 16 must pay by April 16 in order to retain its place number. If payment is not received by April 18, the applicant is reassigned the next available place number at the end of the list of applicants.

We encourage all exhibit applications and payments (credit card or ACH/check) to be submitted by April 16 in order to give companies the opportunity to select an available booth space. Applications without exhibit fee payment will be added to the end of the list of applicants whose payments have not yet been received. Exhibit booth location will not be assigned until the exhibit payment has been received by the Society.

Exhibit Space Contract & Payment Form

Step 3. We will contact you to select your booth location. 
On or before April 18, once any applications and payments have been collected, the Society will begin to assign booths based on the applicant’s booth type preference. Applicants will be contacted (e-mail) by the Society in order of place number, to select the company’s booth location based on current availability. There is a limited quantity of booths, and we may not be able to guarantee all requests.

If an exhibit company wishes to change their assigned location space, the request can be made at any time and the space may be changed based on availability, without consultation or coordination with other exhibitors. The Society reserves the right to limit change requests by exhibiting companies.

If an exhibitor cancels participation, the previously held booth space is made available to the other exhibitors.

Once company booth locations are determined, they will be listed on the Society’s website.

Any alteration or deviation from these procedures or change to the exhibit hall floor plan will be made at the discretion of the Society and in the best interests of the conference and exhibit hall.  The exhibitors will be contacted if any change affects their booth placement.

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EXHIBITOR REGISTRATIONS

Application for booth space does not include registration of exhibit booth staff. Company representatives working in the exhibit space must register and pay fees to participate in the conference. The registration fee is $2,250 per person if received by June 12, or $2,450 per person if received after June 12. Exhibit booth staff are welcome and encouraged to attend conference business sessions. 

Click here to register.

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RECOGNITION AT THE CONFERENCE

• Listing on conference meter board signage
• Listing on the event website and conference app
• Acknowledgement on digital signage at the conference

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QUICK LINKS

For Exhibit Hall information and application please see the following:

Exhibit Space Application (pdf)
Exhibit Space Contract & Payment Form
Exhibit Hall General Information
Exhibit Space Rules & Regulations
Exhibit Hall Floor Plan
Private Party Policy
FreemanOnline Exhibitor Kit

Gaylord National Resort Boomer Kit (for electrical and internet orders)
Exhibitor FAQs

For more information on the National Conference Exhibit Hall, please contact Tamara Johnson.

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