Welcome, Sponsors and Exhibitors!
We hope you will take a look at the information below and plan to sponsor / exhibit at the Renaissance Austin Hotel in 2026. The HI-TEC exhibit hall is a great opportunity to display the latest products and services related to the advanced technology training and education environments. Conference attendees visit the exhibit hall frequently for valuable products, services and networking opportunities. The Wednesday reception provides further networking and follow-up opportunities!
Benefits
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Direct contact with 600+ faculty, teachers, industry trainers and workforce development personnel from more than 40 states
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Whova's Lead Retrieval allows you to capture leads seamlessly, connect directly with prospects, engage in real time, increase traffic with targeted announcements, measure engagements, and maximize exposure beyond booth time.
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Participants represent multiple sectors of America’s skilled technical workforce. 75% are involved in technical education at community colleges.
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Attendees specify, recommend, and authorize purchases of goods and services to support technical programs.
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High traffic and increased visibility with high attendee participation in the exhibit hall
Sponsorship Levels
$12,000
- 14 registrations
- 2 exhibit spaces
- Exposure on sponsor page and link to company website
- Exposure in email blast
- 75-second video prior to the Opening Session
$7500
- 8 registrations
- Exhibit space
- Exposure on sponsor page and link to company website
- Exposure in email blast
- 60-second video prior to the Opening Session
$5000
- 6 registrations
- Exhibit space
- Exposure on sponsor page and link to company website
- Exposure in email blast
$2750
- 3 registrations
- Exhibit space
- Exposure on sponsor page and link to company website
- Exposure in email blast
Exhibit Booth
$1500
- One 8′x10′ booth
- Each 8′x10′ booth includes 8′ back drape, 3′ side drape, 6′ draped table, two side chairs, wastebasket, company ID sign, and one main conference registration.
Exhibit Hall Layout
Exhibit Schedule
Tuesday, July 28
4:00–7:00 p.m. (Exhibitor set up)
Wednesday, July 29
7:00–9:45 a.m. (Exhibitor set up)
9:45 a.m.–6:00 p.m. (Exhibits Open)
9:45–10:15 a.m. (Refreshment Break)
4:15–5:30 p.m. (Exhibit Hall Reception)
Thursday, July 30
7:30–8:00 a.m. (Continental Breakfast)
7:30 a.m.–Noon (Exhibits Open)
9:45–10:15 a.m. (Refreshment Break)
Noon–2:00 p.m. (Exhibitor tear down)
Audience
Questions?
Questions about sponsorship: Russ Read
Questions about exhibits: Linda Locke