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2024 SAI Conference Exhibitor Sign Up

2024 SAI Conference Exhibitor Sign Up

THE EXHIBIT EVENT IS NOW FULL- please join the Waitlist under Event Details

Wednesday, August 7, 2024
8:00 AM - 3:30 PM (CDT)

Community Choice Convention Center

833 5th Ave.
Des Moines, IA 50309

Event Details

ALL AVAILABLE BOOTH SPACES FOR THE 2024 SAI ANNUAL CONFERENCE EXHIBIT EVENT HAVE BEEN FILLED. 

Meet us at Community Choice Convention Center for the opportunity to showcase your products and services to decision-making leaders in Iowa schools.

Last year's conference drew more than 1,500 attendees including the following: 
  • 198 superintendents
  • 412 elementary/assistant elementary principals
  • 196 middle level/assistant middle level principals
  • 379 secondary/assistant secondary principals
  • 183 central office personnel (asst./assoc. superintendents and curriculum, HR, finance, special ed, technology and teacher leadership directors)
  • 80 aspiring administrators, DE personnel, Institutes of Higher Education faculty and teachers
  • 94 AEA personnel
How to Sign Up

Complete this online registration to reserve your Exhibit Booth space. Please note that any booth registrations received AFTER June 14 will not appear in the conference booklet due to the printer's deadline. Vendor listings WILL appear in the Whova conference app and on the SAI website.

In addition to an exhibit space, there are several opportunities to spotlight your company and build relationships year-round through SAI's Corporate Partner program. Please see the Corporate Partner link for more information.

Booth Price
8' x 10' exhibit booths are available at the following rates: a single booth is $770 with a 5 percent discount for two booths and 10 percent discount for three or more booths. The booth fee includes: 
  • side and back draping 
  • sign
  • listing in conference booklet
  • year-long web and SAI mobile app listing 

NOT INCLUDED in the booth rental: Tables, counters, chairs, carpeting, freight, storage, electricity, etc.

Please review the exhibit terms and conditions prior to submitting your contract.

Booth Furnishings

Complete information regarding additional booth furnishings, utilities, shipping and freight handling will be emailed in June by Freeman, the convention decorator. Questions regarding this information may be directed to Freeman Exhibitor Support at (888) 508-5054. You are also welcome to bring your own furnishings.

Assignment of Space
The exhibit floor is arranged to ensure maximum traffic flow to all exhibits. Booth assignments are made with these considerations: 
  • SAI Corporate Partner status (see additional information)
    • A completed agreement and payment must be received in advance for booth assignment consideration
    • SAI Corporate Partner booth assignments receive maximum exhibit hall exposure
  • the date exhibit contract and payment are received
  • the number of booths purchased

For More Information:

Megan Mertes
mmertes@sai-iowa.org
515.267.1115
Dates to Remember
  • Wednesday, June 19, 2024 - Deadline for exhibit application/payment
  • Wednesday, July 3, 2024 - Deadline for exhibit booth refunds
  • Tuesday, August 6, 2024 - Exhibit set-up from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.
  • Wednesday, August 7, 2024 - Exhibits open 8 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.
Additional Exhibit Information

For both invoice AND credit card options, vendors must first create a non-member record. 

More event details are available here.

Please note: SAI does not sell exhibitor or attendee contact information. If you receive an email offering access to an SAI Annual Conference attendee list, please disregard it. Do not reply to phishing emails as they will likely result in additional emails.

Questions?

Contact Megan Mertes, exhibits manager
School Administrators of Iowa
phone: 515-267-1115
email: mmertes@sai-iowa.org