Exhibit (June 25-28 2017)

Expo Hours (subject to change)

Monday, June 26th, 5:15pm-7:15pm (5:15pm-6:15pm exclusive)

Tuesday, June 27th, 8:00am-12:30pm (8:00am-10:00am exclusive)

Expected Attendance: 600-700

4 ways to connect with attendees, starting at only $650!

1. Exhibit: Booth Rates for 2017

Early-bird rate

Reserve by April 1, 2017, and save!

Nonprofit/government booths  1,125

Inline booth regular  1,325

Corner booth regular  1,425

Regular rate after April 1, 2017

Nonprofit/government booths  1,180

Inline booth regular  1,425

Corner booth regular  1,515

Booth Description
Each 10 x 10 booth includes: ID sign; 8-foot back drapery and 3-foot high side rails; 6-foot draped table; 2 padded chairs; and wastebasket. Additional booth furnishings available from decorator.

2. Give a Presentation: Exhibitor Learning Lab - $650 ($750 after 4/1/17) Reserve now!

We’ll organize a 50+ seat meeting room within the Expo, set classroom style, for you to present a 50-minute educational session. For high visibility, a session description and location appears in the Conference Program Book within the main Program section along with our Conference App. Number of sessions is limited, so reserve early.

3. Distribute Your Marketing Materials: Tote Bag Insert -$650

Every attendee will return home with your brochure, flyer, catalog, CD/DVD, book, or other information that we will insert in the official conference Tote Bag.

4. Advertise: Place Your Ad in Conference Program Book - starting at $450 and up!

The essential guide to everything happening at the conference. This take-home resource is used all day, every day, by each attendee.

5. Advertise: Advertise in the Program App! Used by over 90% of attendees in 2015, your ad will reach attendees every time they open the app--potentially thousands of pageviews per day!

Value-Added Extras for Exhibitors!

Free one-day Expo-Only passes for you to give your customers or clients!  

Plus…

• Link on www.aafcs.org ($250 value) for 2 months prior and 3 months after
• One complimentary full conference registration per paid booth, including Sunday Welcome Reception and Tuesday luncheon ($579 value)
• Two complimentary expo-only registrations per paid booth ($150 value)
• Option to purchase discounted Pacesetter Luncheon tickets ($45 value)
• 40-word listing in the Conference Program Book and App ($150 value)
• 10% discount on advertising in the Conference Program Book (up to $260 value)
• 10% discount on advertising in the Journal of Family & Consumer Sciences in 2017 (up to $289 value)
• Attendee mailing list before/after the Conference ($300 value)
• Free one-year subscription to the Journal of Family & Consumer Sciences upon request ($175 value)
• Priority in booth assignment for 2018 Annual Conference & Expo
• Periodic promotion on AAFCS social media
• Complimentary coffee break in the Expo hall on Tuesday

Key Conference Theme: Financial Fitne$$: Trends, Innovations & Impacts

Who Attends the Conference?

These are actual job titles of conference attendees:

• FCS/Home Economics Teacher
• Professor
• Assistant Professor
• Chair, FCS Department
• Dean/Associate Dean in FCS
• Nutrition Education Specialist
• Consumer Affairs Specialist
• Director, Consumer Affairs
• Vocational Department Chair
• Associate Dean for Outreach and Extension
• District Extension Director
• County Extension Agent
• Extension Specialist/Educator
• Child and Family Development Teacher
• Child Development Coordinator
• Registered Nurse
• FCS Student
• Head of Test Kitchen
• FCCLA Advisor
• Registered Dietitian
• Financial Planner
• Middle School Teacher
• Government R&D/Government Agency
• FCS Supervisor for State Dept of Education
• Food Safety Manager, Retail Grocery
• School District Program Coordinator
• Secondary Education Supervisor
• WIC Nutritionist
• Counselor
• Curriculum Specialist
• Fashion/Design/Textiles Professional
• Interior Design/Architecture Professional
• Instructional Designer
• Small business Owner/Entrepreneur
• Social Service/Community Education
• State Administrator

Demographics

Data from 2012 AAFCS Annual Conference Survey

The Expo Ranked 2nd Highest Reason to Attend!

When asked what compels them to attend the AAFCS Conference, 68% of 2011 attendees ranked the Expo as “Very Important” or “Somewhat Important.” 90% of our attendees visit the Expo during the conference--and they come to the Expo to shop! In fact, 68% have input/influence on purchases in their organizations (data from recent conferences).

Exhibit Hall Floor Plan

2017 Expo Floor Plan coming soon!

Reserve Your Housing before May 26th!

Hyatt Regency Dallas at Reunion

300 Reunion Boulevard
Dallas, Texas, 75207

Click here to learn how to reserve your room at the conference rate!

AAFCS Advertising/Exhibits Manager

Call Debra Bass at 703-271-0889, or send an email to dbass@aafcs.org or connect@aafcs.org.